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

Cup Relay Game

3:15pm–4:15pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stack, knock over, and flip the cups to win a prize!

Join us for an afternoon of fun and test your speed and stamina to win a prize.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club at Saraland

3:30pm–5:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classics and More Book Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Zoom Book Club Meeting

Join us for a virtual book club from the comfort of your home. 

The topic of discussion is Hemlock and Silver by T. Kingfisher. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Inspiring a passion for reading!

Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 – 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning!

Registration is required for groups. To register, or for more information, please email the Parkway Reference Desk at pwyref@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Read & Play Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!

Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and making new friends. This program is best suited for ages 0-3.

 

For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.


 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Tuesday Time Out Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Entertaining storytime designed for preschool-aged children!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sip "N" Paint

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Relax, release, paint, and have fun!

Calling all seniors to join us at the Toulminville Branch for a day of creativity and relaxation while painting and enjoying a Coke and snacks on us.  

Registration is recommended! To register or for more information, please email Breanna Roberson at broberson@mplonline.org or call 251-494-4982.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Teens D&D

1:00pm–3:00pm
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 in the Teens Programming Room for a Homeschool Teen-led Dungeons and Dragons campaign. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Passion Painters Paint and Sip

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Budding artists and passion painters!

Please join us at the Grand Bay Library for our Paint and Sip get together. It’s a social outing to mix and mingle with friends or meet new ones while you paint and sip. A variety of snacks and drinks including tea, coffee, juice, and soda will be provided.

Only 20 spots available, please call (251) 494-2207 to register today! For more information about this event, please email chenderson@mplonline.org

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

Tabletop Games at Toulminville Branch

3:15pm–4:15pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Enjoy Tabletop games at the Toulminville Branch!

Come challenge your gaming skills by playing “Tabletop” games for the day. We hope to see you there!

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

Clue Crew

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you love solving mysteries, finding hidden treasures, and cracking secret codes? 

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

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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Watercolor for Beginners

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

A splash of color!

Join us for a fun afternoon of learning watercolor techniques. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. No experience is required. 

Registration is required. To register, please fill out the form below. 

For information, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org, or email the reference desk at mlmref@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Are you fascinated by the “dark and mysterious” world of true crime? 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!

Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning.

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving!

Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin’ going on!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics at Toulminville

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Technology Center (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes

Learn basic computer skills for adults! 

Computer anxiety? We can help! Join us at the Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch to attend this class and learn how to navigate a computer and basic programs.

Registration is recommended, as class size is limited. If not registered, the class will be first come, first served until class capacity is reached. To register or for more information, please email India Cherry at icherry@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4982.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea and Talk Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to enjoy tea and a book!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for stories and songs and lots of fun! 

Storytime’s act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music, and more. This story time event is designed with preschool aged children in mind, but all ages are welcome!

Space is limited; first come – first served. For more information, please call (251)662-9676 or email the Theodore Oaks Circulation Desk at theocir@mplonline.org.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

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.

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

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime

Let’s listen while moving & grooving in our fun storytime!

Join Mrs. Tori for an interactive session of storytelling, singing, and using egg shakers or scarves. We will also be making a craft.

This program is for children of all ages, but is ideal for ages 0-5.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Listen & Learn Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Ages 0-5
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Let’s Listen and Learn with fun stories and songs!

Storytime has many benefits for children such as promoting early literacy, language development, help develop concentration, social skills, communication skills, and encourages their imagination and creativity. Join us in the Storytime room at West Regional for fun stories and songs. Ideal for ages 3-5 years.

For more information, please call (251)340-8571 or email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org.

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

11:30am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!

Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoons at West

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters!

Bring your own craft and join us in the meeting room for an afternoon of fun and conversation with other crafters.