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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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Librarian Special: Saraland Fire & Rescue Department

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Saraland Fire and Rescue Department: Dedicated to Serving and Protecting Our Community.

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.

Teen D&D Campaign

10:00am–12:00pm
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 Regional Library in the Teens Space for a teen-led Dungeon and Dragons Fantasy role-playing one-shot campaign. 

Librarian Special: 9-1-1 How-To with Mobile County EMS

1:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens
Program Type: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Learn how emergency services stand ready to assist you in times of need!

Librarian Special: Lawn Art Party

3:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Let's add some color to our world and enjoy the outdoors!

Chess Club at West

3:00pm–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!

Chess Club at Saraland

4:00pm–5:00pm
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.

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. 

Topic of discussion is Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingslover.

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. 

Librarian's Special: Innovation & Imagination Day at West!

9:30am–10:30am
All Ages
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Join us in the Meeting Room for our 2nd Librarian Special of the summer! 

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.


 

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway Special: Color This

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Inspiring a passion for reading!

Great Movie Adventure (The Garfield Movie)

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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.

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!

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!

Librarian's Special: Innovation & Imagination Day at West!

11:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Join us in the Meeting Room for our 2nd Librarian Special of the summer! 

Sensory Time with Tiny Touches

1:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Games

Exploring Sensory Experiences with Gentle Touches!

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy little maker sessions, sensory-friendly activities, and more. You don’t want to miss it! 

This program is best suited for ages 3-5 and uses fun, engaging activities for hidden learning! Wear your play clothes – it might get messy! 

For more information, call 251-340-1325 or email Main's Youth Desk at mainyou@mplonline.org. 

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 Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. This book club is intended for adults ages 19 & up.

Librarian's Special: Fourth of July Ice Cream Social

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Outside Fountain (Grand Bay)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

I scream for ice cream!

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.

Sit N' Knit

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all knitters and crocheters! 

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.

Mrs. Tori Tales

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Listen, groove & craft with Mrs. Tori and her tales!

Come and Join Mrs. Tori for stories, crafts, and fun in the Saraland meeting room. This program is ideal for children ages 0 to 12. 

 

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.

 

Teen Dungeons and Dragons at Moorer

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
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.

The Colorful World of Movies: Elemental

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.

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.