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Winter Reading 2025: Be a Reading Machine

01/01/2025 @ 8:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Ready, set, READ! 

New Year's Resolution Reading Challenge

01/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Theodore Reading Challenge (all ages)!

We're excited for you to participate in our month-long reading challenge to start the new year with a fun goal: "Read More!" 

The Unravellers Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting?

Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things knit and crochet. Whether you're just beginning or an expert, all are welcome to join!

Registration is recommended! To register, please call 251-340-1458 or email at wjohnson@mplonline.org.

Chess Club at Saraland

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.

For the Love of Reading 2025 Reading Challenge

02/01/2025 @ 8:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Fall in love with reading this February! 

Cozy up with some wonderful stories and log your reading. We can heartly wait to see how many badges you earn!

"Love Reading" Challenge

02/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Theodore Reading Challenge (all ages)!

We're excited for you to participate in our month-long reading challenge: "Love Reading!"   

We have three engaging categories to explore:  

Take Your Child to the Library (Fun & Games)

3:00pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Whoa, Fun and Games at the Library!

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

Make a Valentine's Card or Bookmark

02/03/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/13/2025 @ 9:15am
All Ages
Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Love is an art that comes from the heart!

Join us between Feb. 5 and Feb 13 to make a Valentine's card or bookmark. All supplies will be provided. 

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

A Stitch in Time

3:30pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Creative hands at work!

Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Room to work on your Cross Stitch projects, and chat with fellow crafters. Beginners are welcome! If you would like to learn to Cross Stitch, we’d be happy to teach you. Come create unique art of your favorite tv shows, holidays, animes, kpop and more. Pick up a free “Make and Take” kit. This class is designed for adults and teens but children accompanied by adults are also welcome.

Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, or for additional information, please email the Main Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org or call 251-340-1458.

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

Saraland Movie Adventure: Lady and the Tramp

3:00pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a Saraland Movie Adventure!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

Public Works Project (Meeting of Minds)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

A masterpiece of presentation...

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

Chess Club at Saraland

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

The Unravellers Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting?

Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things knit and crochet. Whether you're just beginning or an expert, all are welcome to join!

Registration is recommended! To register, please call 251-340-1458 or email at wjohnson@mplonline.org.