Upcoming Events

Lillian Smith's Killer of the Dream (Exhibit)

05/16/2025 @ 9:00am–06/27/2025 @ 5:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Ben May Main Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Exhibits

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Praise for a Georgia Writer from the Birmingham Jail

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!

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!

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.

Mad Science

10:00am–11:00am

Ages 6-11

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

Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: STEAM

We have fun down to a science!

Bring your Child or Teen to the Moorer Branch to explore science with fun and wacky crafts! We’ll be conducting all sorts of experiments. This is suitable for ages 8-14.

Saturday Morning Cartoon

10:00am–11:30am

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies

Event Details:

Let's enjoy a Saturday Morning Cartoon & have some fun at the Ben May Main Library!

West Coders Club

10:00am–11:30am

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: AT&T Technology Center (West)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Classes

Event Details:

Let’s have some fun and learn coding together!

Snuggling Stories

10:30am–11:30am

Children

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Morning snuggles with fun giggles!

Join us at the Saraland Public Library to enjoy fun stories, songs, movements, and a craft.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons at Moorer

11:30am–1:30pm

Teens

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

Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

"We must never stop failing, because the minute we do, we've failed." -Dungeons and Dragons

Come roll some dice and go on an epic adventure with D&D at the Moorer Branch Library! Teens ages 12-18 are invited to come create heroes and venture into the unknown in the popular table-top adventure game.

Registration is recommended! For more information, please email Alec Broussard at abroussard@mplonline.org, or call 251-494-4140.

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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 for Everyone at Moorer

2:00pm–4:00pm

Ages 6-11, Teens

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

Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)

Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Saturday Crafternoon (Paint an old record)

3:00pm–3:30pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library

Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Let’s enjoy making crafts together!

Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.

This Saturday, we will paint an old record!

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.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons: Character Building Workshop

3:00pm–5:00pm

Adults

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Parkway Branch Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Answer the call for adventure!

During this workshop, we will prepare new Dungeons & Dragons players for their first adventure by assisting with character creation, introductory rules, and more!

Moorer Community Art Exhibit (Color Our World)

8:00am–5:00pm

All Ages

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

Room: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us this summer and color our library with your masterpiece!

Artworks will be displayed at the Moorer Branch Library during June and July.

Computer Education at Moorer

10:00am–11:00am

Adults

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

Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes

Event Details:

Join us as we explore the world of beginners’ computer literacy skills.

Librarian's Special: Saraland Police Department

10:00am–11:00am

All Ages

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Saraland Police Department: Dedicated to Serving and Protecting Our Community.

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.

Teen D&D Campaign

10:00am–12:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Teen Space (West)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Begin your epic adventure with Dungeons and Dragons!

Join us at West Regional Library in the Teens Space for a teen-led Dungeon and Dragons Fantasy role-playing one-shot campaign.

Librarian’s Special: Fire Safety with Semmes Fire and Rescue Department

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:

Dedicated to serve and protect in our community.

By the “Book” Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

Library Branch: Grand Bay Library

Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

Join us at the Grand Bay Library for By The “Book” Book Club!

Librarian Special: Black & Blue Locate A Clue

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: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Come See The Black & Blue Locate A Clue.

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.

Stuffie Playtime

4:00pm–5:30pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Join your cozy friend for a delightful movie and a snack!

Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence (Documentary)

6:00pm–7:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies, Exhibits

Event Details:

Praise for a Georgia Writer from the Birmingham Jail

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