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Lillian Smith's Killer of the Dream (Exhibit)

05/16/2025 @ 9:00am–06/27/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits
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Praise for a Georgia Writer from the Birmingham Jail

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge

06/01/2025 @ 8:00am–07/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

A Palette Of Possibilities!

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

Color Our World Lego Competition

06/02/2025 @ 9:00am–06/23/2025 @ 10:00am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Semmes Regional Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
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Unleash your creativity by building with LEGO!

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 6-11" group

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! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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! 

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 "All Ages" group
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! 

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

Thrilling Thursdays at Main

1:00pm–2:00pm
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:

Let’s enjoy Thursdays with fun and exciting activities!

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

Thursday Art Lab at Moorer

1:00pm–3:00pm
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

Show your creativity!

Join us in the Monte L. Moorer Library meeting room for creative, fun art adventures. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. Intended for the ages 4 -14.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Bouquets and Bookstacks

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let's arrange beautiful bouquets made from stacks of books.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Phone Photography at West

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: AT&T Technology Center (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unlock the full potential of your smartphone camera with our Phone Photography class. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Join us on a colorful adventure! 

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 "All Ages" group

The Unravellers Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting?

Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things knit and crochet. Whether you're just beginning or an expert, all are welcome to join!

Registration is recommended! To register, please call 251-340-1458 or email at wjohnson@mplonline.org.

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.

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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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Rock n’ Storytime

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (West)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

It’s story-time with a musical twist.

Experience your favorite stories old and new, come to life with narrator and, guitarist Mr. Dave, and of course, you. Each meeting, we’ll read a story together, and perform one or two sing-alongs as well.

 

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, 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 "Adults" group

Microsoft Word Basics at West

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

Introduction to Microsoft Word for beginners!

Join us upstairs in the Technology Room to learn Microsoft Word basics. In this class, you will learn how to begin navigation skills in Microsoft Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, and printing a document. 

Registration is recommended! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Fun Friday

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Time with your family you can enjoy with us at the Moorer Branch!

Bring your family or friends to the Moorer Branch Library to join us in tabletop games, puzzles, and other family fun games every Friday.

For more information, please email Moorer’s reference desk at mlmref@mplonline.org or 251-494-4140.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club for All Ages at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am
All Ages
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn chess for all ages! 

Whether you're brand new to the game, need a refresher, or just want to talk about how to win checkmate, come hang out with us at Parkway.

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

Mad Science

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM

We have fun down to a science!

Bring your Child or Teen to the Moorer Branch to explore science with fun and wacky crafts! We’ll be conducting all sorts of experiments. This is suitable for ages 8-14.

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

Saturday Morning Cartoon

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies
Event Details:

Let's enjoy a Saturday Morning Cartoon & have some fun at the Ben May Main Library!