Upcoming Events

Color Our World Lego Competition

06/02/2025 @ 9:00am–06/23/2025 @ 10:00am

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Semmes Regional Library

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Contest/Challenge

Event Details:

Unleash your creativity by building with LEGO!

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children, Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11

Program Type: Games

Join us at Semmes Regional Library!

Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with Lego activities! This program is designed for children ages 6 - 18.

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

10:30am–11:00am

Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Every Wednesday!

Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations!

For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Crafty Corner (Plastic Bottle Wind Spinner)

4:00pm–5:00pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

A classic craft that you can put your own spin on! We'll use recycled plastic bottles and tape to design a wind spinner fit for any space. This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.

Juneteenth

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual

Description:

All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19.

Crafty Corner (Spark of Art)

3:00pm–5:00pm

Ages 6-11

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

Get your creativity flowing! Lessons are free, and all materials are provided. This activity is ideal for ages 6-12.

Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief”

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:

Attention everyone! We need your help! A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children, Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11

Program Type: Games

Join us at Semmes Regional Library!

Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with Lego activities! This program is designed for children ages 6 - 18.

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

10:30am–11:00am

Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Every Wednesday!

Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations!

For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Crafty Corner (Salt Art)

4:00pm–5:00pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

Make a colorful piece of 3D art using glue, salt, and paint! All you need is your imagination...and maybe an old shirt to wear just in case things get a bit messy. This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.

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.

Librarian Special: 9-1-1 How-To with Mobile County EMS

1:00pm–2:00pm

Ages 6-11, Teens

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens

Program Type: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Learn how emergency services stand ready to assist you in times of need!

Color Our World Art Competition

07/01/2025 @ 10:00am–07/22/2025 @ 5:00pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Semmes Regional Library

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Contest/Challenge

Event Details:

Grab your paintbrushes; it's time to color our world!

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children, Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11

Program Type: Games

Join us at Semmes Regional Library!

Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with Lego activities! This program is designed for children ages 6 - 18.

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

10:30am–11:00am

Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Every Wednesday!

Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations!

For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Crafty Corner (Shaving Foam Marbling Art)

4:00pm–5:00pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

What happens when you combine shaving foam, food coloring, and paper? Beautiful marbled art! Join us for some colorful fun and make your own marbled design. This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.

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.

Independence Day

All Day 7/4–7/5

Closing

Branches:

Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual

Description:

All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5.

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

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:

Color Our World with the Beauty of Wildlife in Mobile!

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children, Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11

Program Type: Games

Join us at Semmes Regional Library!

Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with Lego activities! This program is designed for children ages 6 - 18.

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

10:30am–11:00am

Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Every Wednesday!

Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations!

For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Crafty Corner (Glue Batik)

4:00pm–5:00pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

Explore a new and different way to dye fabric using this fun technique from Indonesia. You'll look at cotton fabrics and glue in a whole new light! This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.

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.

Special Performer: The Excelsior Band

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:

Color Our world with the sounds of Jazz!

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All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19.

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