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Summer Reading Challenge

Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge

06/01/2025 @ 8:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Online/Virtual

Program Type:

Contest/Challenge

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
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A Palette Of Possibilities!

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on a colorful adventure! 

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on a colorful adventure! 

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Join us on a colorful adventure! 

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Trinity Gardens Community Library at Trinity Gardens Community Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Trinity Gardens Community Library
Room: Trinity Gardens Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Join us on a colorful adventure! 

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Join us on a colorful adventure! 

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A Nightmare on Government Street Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Presenting: Final Girl Summer! 

The Colorful World of Movies: Cruella

4:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Red, green, pink, blue, purple, black and white, we're coloring our world with colorful movies! 

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.

Create with Canva at West

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

Discover the magic of Canva with our " Create with Canva" class. 

Dark & Mysterious True Crime Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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? 

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. 

Dementia Workshop with Gulf Coast Dementia Service

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Informative literature will be available and 3 CEUs will be given.

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.

 

Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
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!

 

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore (Color Fun)

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs and lots of fun! 

Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief”

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention everyone! We need your help!   A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.  

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!

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.

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.

Ideal for ages 0-12.

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.

 

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.

 

Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief”

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention everyone! We need your help!   A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.  

Color Your World Day at West!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Inspire imagination and creativity! 

Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief”

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Attention everyone! We need your help! A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.  

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.

Crafty Corner (Salt Art)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
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!

Make a colorful piece of 3D art using glue, salt, and paint! All you need is your imagination...and maybe an old shirt to wear just in case things get a bit messy. This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.

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. 

Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
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!

 

Reader’s Theater at Main

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: Games
Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for a theatrical experience! 

Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief”

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Trinity Gardens Community Library
Room: Trinity Gardens Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Attention everyone! We need your help!   A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.