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Davidson High School's art exhibit at the Ben May Main Library

Davidson High School Exhibit

04/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/19/2025 @ 5:00pm
Ben May Main Library at Ben May Main Library

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Exhibits

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All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits
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Davidson High School's art exhibit at the Ben May Main Library...

We encourage you to come to the Ben May Main Library to witness the creativity and talent of student artists from Davidson High School up close!

AANHPI Month 2025

AANHPI Month 2025: Reading Challenge

05/01/2025 @ 8:00am to 05/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Online/Virtual

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Contest/Challenge

Age Group:

All Ages
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Age Group: All Ages
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AANHPI Month is celebrated each year from May 1 to May 31. 

Summer Reading Challenge

Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge

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

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Contest/Challenge

Age Group:

All Ages
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Age Group: All Ages
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A Palette Of Possibilities!

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Crafting Time at Parkway

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Unleash your creativity with us at the Parkway Branch!

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Saturday Crafternoon (Young Artist Series- Alma Woodsey)

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
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Let’s enjoy making crafts together!

Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.

Join us for our Young Artist Series inspired by Alma Woodsey as we create a unique mosaic-style picture.

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling all crochet lovers!

Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects, and chat with fellow yarn crafters. Beginners are welcome!

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 or for information, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org & Mrs. McCoo at vmccoo@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140

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
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Come hang out and have some fun!

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Teen Takeover

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
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It's time for Teen Takeover at the Parkway Branch!

Arty Party

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

Where art meets fun!

Join us in the Youth Programming Room as we experiment with different types of craft materials and let our inner artists shine! Bring your friends and celebrate the end of the week by doing art together or meet new friends while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. This program is best suited for ages 6 - 11. 

Saturday Crafternoon (Stuffed Fish)

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
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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 create Stuffed Fish. 

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.

Crafternoons at West

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Calling all crafters!

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

Crafty Corner- Turtle Corner Bookmarks

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
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Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

Don't hide in your shell for World Turtle Day!  Come join us instead as we create amazing turtle corner bookmarks in honor of our shelled friends. This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.

Wonderful Wednesdays at West

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Afternoon Fun at the West Regional Library!

Stop by the library on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month for fun at the library! Each program features an engaging activity sure to make your Wednesday wonderful!

Teen Takeover

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
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It's time for Teen Takeover at the Parkway Branch!

Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling young artists!

If you have a passion for painting, join us at the Grand Bay Library for fun, friends and paint projects. Pre-drawn canvases and paints are provided.

Advanced Watercolor

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Attention all advanced watercolor painters!

Saturday Crafternoon (Collaborative Art Project)

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
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 host an exciting collaborative art project to decorate the library for summer! Join us and let's create something amazing together.

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.

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

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 or for information, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org & Mrs. McCoo at vmccoo@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140

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, 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.

Saturday Crafternoon (Chalk Relief)

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
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, let’s have fun creating and using chalk to make a shooting star together!

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.

Cut & Create with Cricut

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Make! Inspire! Learn how to cut & create with Cricut at Grand Bay! 

Join Ms. Stephens in the Meeting Room for a fun-filled demonstration of creativity using the Cricut. 

Upcycle Decorative Twinkle Light Globe

10:30am - 11:30am
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Let's Color Our World!

Teens, color your world by learning how to upcycle and repurpose string or yarn into a decorative twinkle light globe. 

Bad Art Afternoon

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Oh no, it's a bad art day!

Join us at Ben May Main Library in the Teen Space to make unique and unusual art with all the supplies we can find. 

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.

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.