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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!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Let’s have a blast this summer with movie time at Moorer!

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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Throwdown Thursday

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Afterschool in the Teen Space at West Regional Library!

This is a laid-back meetup to unwind playing games with other teens. We play lots of video games, both new and classic – Playstation, Nintendo and Xbox available. We also have board games and other tabletop activities. There are computers to play on as well if you enjoy PC games. It’s all about unwinding and having fun after school.

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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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling young artists!

If you have a passion for painting, join us at the Grand Bay Library for fun, friends and paint projects. Pre-drawn canvases and paints are provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bayside Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Literary Journey Across Alabama!

Let's explore our native authors from Alabama. Join us on Zoom for our monthly book club. This month, we’ll discuss Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Excel Basics at West

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: AT&T Technology Center (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Get to know the basics of Excel!

Learn the basics of Excel such as opening workbooks, worksheets, cells, rows, columns, basic formatting, and basic formulas.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Brick-By-Brick LEGO Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Let’s have some LEGO fun building amazing things together!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Vivid Ventures

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Love science and color? 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Saturday Anime Hangout

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Movies

Welcome teens to the world of anime and manga at Semmes Regional Library!

Join us every month in the meeting room for anime movies and shows, games, manga and more. Teens ages 12-18 welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Research with the DAR

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Local History & Genealogy
Room: Local History & Genealogy
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History

Family Research with DAR at Local History & Genealogy

Learning about family history! Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the Local History and Genealogy Division to assist you with your questions and research concerning your ancestors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Qigong for Beginners

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes

Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only – ages 18 & up)

Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch every other Saturday morning to learn this Chinese system that combines repetitive movements, breathing techniques, focused attention and meditation to achieve harmony and balance.

Registration is required. For more information or to register and reserve your spot in this class, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call her at (251)494-4140.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Saturday Crafternoon (Paper Strip Animals)

3:00pm–3:30pm
Ages 6-11
Cancelled
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.

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.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

One Shade Off! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Watercolor for Teens at West

10:30am–11:30am
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the art of Watercolor!

Teens, join us at the West Regional Library in the meeting room to learn some beginning watercolor techniques while painting a scene. Ideal for ages 12-19. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

One Shade Off!  

This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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!