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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

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 "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 "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

The Reader’s Choice Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us in the Meeting Room at West Regional Library!

Join us in the Meeting Room at West Regional Library! Every third Tuesday we will meet for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books.

This month, we are discussing the book The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist: A True Story of Injustice in the American South by Radley Balko.

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

Lego Club at West

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Lego-building fun ideal for ages 6 to 11!

Join us in the Meeting Room for our monthly LEGO Club. Use your imagination and challenge your building skills!

If you have questions or need additional information, please email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8571.

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

LEGOmania! at Moorer

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Join us at the Moorer Branch for LEGO building fun!

Playing with LEGO bricks are a fantastic way for children to develop their spatial awareness and mathematical skills. Show off you creativity and building skills at LEGO Mania! Join us every second Tuesday for LEGO building fun! Use your imagination and challenge your building skills.Ideal for ages 6 -11.

This program will help encourage children in developing ways to problem solve and come up with new ideas. Please email Jamie Lee at  jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140 for more information.

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

Story Lab

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: STEM/STEAM, Storytime

Join us in the Youth Programming Room to listen, laugh, and learn! 

Our Story Lab encourages the exploration of concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). We will start with a brief story. Then, children and their caregivers will explore a variety of hands-on activities based on the story. This program is designed for children ages 4 to 7 and their caregivers. 

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

 

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 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.

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
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 blast from the past like you've never seen before! Using cotton swabs, a bit of creativity, and imagination, we'll dust off those dinosaur bones and have a roaring good time.

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

What’s Up Wednesdays

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: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come hang out and have some fun!

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
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

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 6-11" group
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Show your creativity & create a fossil disc necklace!