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This event is in the "All Ages" group
10/01/2025 @ 8:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Hallow-Read Beanstack Reading Challenge
10/01/2025 @ 8:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Event Details:
Spooky season is here! Log your reading throughout the challenge to earn badges. Complete the challenge for a chance to win a hand-crocheted ghost!
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Read & Play Storytime (Trick-or-Treat Special)
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.
Note: October 28 will be a special Trick-or-Treat Read & Play Storytime.
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Good Listener Storytime at Moorer
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.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
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!
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Oct
30
2025
Thu
Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West
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!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Nov
1
2025
Sat
Chess Club for All Ages at Parkway
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
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 "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Good Listener Storytime at Moorer
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Oct
30
2025
Thu
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Passion Painters Paint and Sip
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
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov
1
2025
Sat
Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer
2:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 6-11,
Teens
Library Branch:
Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Beginners and experienced players welcome! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
27
2025
Mon
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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Oct
27
2025
Mon
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!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Watercolor for Teens at West
Library Branch:
West Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (West)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Learn the art of Watercolor! Teens, join us at the West Regional Library in the meeting room to learn some beginning watercolor techniques while painting a scene. Ideal for ages 12-19.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Oct
30
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Parkway Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Let’s have some LEGO fun building amazing things together!
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Oct
30
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Let's Make Something Cool! Visit the Moorer Branch and learn all about our Maker Lab. You'll find instructions on how to request a 3D print and hands-on access to our Cricut and button machines.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Oct
30
2025
Thu
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
30
2025
Thu
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.
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
Oct
27
2025
Mon
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Ben May Main Library
Room:
Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Do you love solving mysteries, finding hidden treasures, and cracking secret codes?
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
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
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Crafty Corner (Toilet Paper Roll Cat)
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!
What do you get when you join October and National Cat Day? An equally spooky and fun craft that's the cat's meow! This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Ben May Main Library
Room:
Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games
Event Details:
Come hang out and have some fun!
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
30
2025
Thu
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 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Oct
30
2025
Thu
Once Upon a Craft
4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 0-5,
Ages 6-11
Library Branch:
Ben May Main Library
Room:
Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group:
Ages 0-5,
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Event Details:
Listen, craft, and have some fun!
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Oct
31
2025
Fri
Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids
Library Branch:
Semmes Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Classes
Sign up at Semmes for Guitar Lesson! Is your child interested in learning to play the guitar? Now's their chance! Join us in the Semmes Meeting Room for FREE lessons. Lesson books will be available. However, Please bring your own guitar. For children ages 6-11. Registration is required. To register and for more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
27
2025
Mon
Classics and More Book Group
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.
The October book club meeting will take place both in person and via Zoom.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
27
2025
Mon
Classics and More Book Group
Library Branch:
Ben May Main Library
Room:
Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
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.
The October book club meeting will take place both in person and via Zoom.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Dark & Mysterious True Crime Book Club
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?
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