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This event is in the "All Ages" group
05/16/2025 @ 9:00am–06/27/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May-Jun
2025
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
Event Details:
Praise for a Georgia Writer from the Birmingham Jail
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Jun
3
2025
Tue
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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.
We will also have a special guest, Courtney Thomson, from the Children's & Women's Hospital. She will promote booster seat safety, share the story of Clifford Takes a Ride, and provide coloring sheets and books.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun
4
2025
Wed
Special Performer: Bill Packard the Magic Man “Live and in Color”
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Library Branch:
Ben May Main Library
Room:
Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:
With the 2025 CSLP theme "Color Our World" in mind, Magic Man Entertainment is excited to present Bill Packard the Magic Man's "Alive and in Color" show.
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Jun
5
2025
Thu
Reader’s Theater at Main
10:00am–11:00am
Ages 6-11
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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!
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Jun
3
2025
Tue
Sensory Time with Tiny Touches
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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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun
4
2025
Wed
Special Performer: Bill Packard the Magic Man “Live and in Color”
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Ben May Main Library
Room:
Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:
With the 2025 CSLP theme "Color Our World" in mind, Magic Man Entertainment is excited to present Bill Packard the Magic Man's "Alive and in Color" show.
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Jun
5
2025
Thu
Thrilling Thursdays at Main
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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!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
3
2025
Tue
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Library Branch:
Ben May Main Library
Room:
Teen Room (Main)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun
7
2025
Sat
The 92nd Division Buffalo Soldiers of WWII Film Festival presented by Legacy 166
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Library Branch:
Ben May Main Library
Room:
Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Special Events
Event Details:
The Battle of the Bulge: Uncovering the story of 11 brave soldiers.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
4
2025
Wed
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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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun
5
2025
Thu
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Library Branch:
Ben May Main Library
Room:
Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Creative hands at work! Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Room to work on your Cross Stitch projects, and chat with fellow crafters. Beginners are welcome! If you would like to learn to Cross Stitch, we’d be happy to teach you. Come create unique art of your favorite tv shows, holidays, animes, kpop and more. Pick up a free “Make and Take” kit. This class is designed for adults and teens but children accompanied by adults are also welcome. Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, or for additional information, please email the Main Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org or call 251-340-1458.
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