Upcoming Events

Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge

06/01/2025 @ 8:00am–07/31/2025 @ 5:00pm

All Ages

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Online/Virtual

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Contest/Challenge

Event Details:

A Palette Of Possibilities!

Lillian Smith's Killer of the Dream (Exhibit)

07/07/2025 @ 9:00am–08/01/2025 @ 5:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: West Regional Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Exhibits

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Praise for a Georgia Writer from the Birmingham Jail

Summer Movie Daze (Space Jam: A New Legacy)

3:00pm–4:30pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Beat the heat, bring in the family to enjoy a movie and popcorn at the Parkway Branch!

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.

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off!

10:00am–11:00am

All Ages

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

One Shade Off!

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off!

1:00pm–2:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

One Shade Off!

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off!

3:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

One Shade Off!

Chess Club at West

3:00pm–5:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (West)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!

Join us in the Meeting Room every Monday to learn how to play or improve your skill at the game of chess! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. No experience is necessary to join the club – just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship!

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.

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off!

9:30am–10:30am

All Ages

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (West)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

One Shade Off!

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off!

11:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (West)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

One Shade Off!

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off!

2:00pm–3:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Grand Bay Library

Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

One Shade Off!

The Colorful World of Movies: Turning Red

4:30pm–6:30pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Grand Bay Library

Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Red, green, pink, blue, purple, black and white, we're coloring our world with colorful movies!

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.

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off!

10:00am–11:00am

All Ages

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Registration Required

Event Details:

One Shade Off!

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off!

1:00pm–2:00pm

All Ages

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Registration Required

Event Details:

One Shade Off!

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off!

3:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

One Shade Off!

Visible Mending Workshop

10:30am–11:30am

All Ages

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Event Details:

Learn how to mend your clothes and extend their lifespan!

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off!

1:00pm–2:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

One Shade Off!

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off!

3:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library

Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Theodore Oaks Library is temporarily closed until further notice due to mechanical issues. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will update you as soon as the issue is resolved.

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

3:00pm–5:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

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.

Family Fun Friday

1:00pm–2:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

Time with your family you can enjoy with us at the Moorer Branch!

Bring your family or friends to the Moorer Branch Library to join us in tabletop games, puzzles, and other family fun games every Friday.

For more information, please email Moorer’s reference desk at mlmref@mplonline.org or 251-494-4140.

Chess Club for All Ages at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am

All Ages

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Learn chess for all ages!

Whether you're brand new to the game, need a refresher, or just want to talk about how to win checkmate, come hang out with us at Parkway.

Saraland Movie Adventure: Trolls Band Together

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.

Chess Club at West

3:00pm–5:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (West)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!

Join us in the Meeting Room every Monday to learn how to play or improve your skill at the game of chess! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. No experience is necessary to join the club – just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship!

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Theodore Oaks Library is temporarily closed until further notice due to mechanical issues. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will update you as soon as the issue is resolved.

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Food Allergies