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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Anime Hangout

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Anime newcomers are welcome!

Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

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 "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 "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 "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.

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 "Ages 6-11" group

Create it, Build it, Play it!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Fun for children of all ages!

Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun STEAM/STEM focused crafts and activities. Get creative and have fun socializing with others who love arts and crafts.

This event is in the "Children" group

Legoland in Saraland

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games

Let’s have fun in Legoland!

LEGOs encourage kids to learn while having fun! Use your imagination & challenge your LEGO skills. We will even have Duplo blocks for toddlers.

 

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

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

4:30pm–5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Classes

Sign up for guitar lessons at Semmes today!

Is your child interested in learning to play the guitar? Now's their chance! Join us in the Semmes Meeting Room for FREE lessons. Lesson books will be available. However, please bring your own guitar. For children ages 6-11.

Registration is required.  To register and for more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Out of This World Book Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Virtual SciFi/Fantasy Book Club for Teens and Adults!

Join us from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Zoom video chat.

This month’s topic of discussion is Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Unearth A Story!

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 "Teens" group
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.

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 "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 (Silhouette Art)

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, Holiday Fun
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 be creating silhouette art. This activity is limited to 12 participants. 

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

Chess Club at West

2:00pm–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!

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 "Adults" group

A Page in Time Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Interested in Historical Fiction?

Join the A Page in Time Book Club at West Regional Library!

This month’s topic of discussion is The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue.

This book club is intended for adults ages 19 & up.

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 "Teens" group
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.

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 "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 "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 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.