About Adult Services
Seeking knowledge, entertainment, or community connections? From browsing bestsellers to diving into digital archives, attending enlightening workshops to accessing cutting-edge technology, adults can cultivate their interests, expand their horizons, and embark on lifelong learning journeys at the public library.
Upcoming Events
Learn the basics of Computer Technology!
Join us at the Parkway Branch to explore the essential concepts and foundational knowledge of computer technology.
Explore the features of PowerPoint.
Come learn the basics of PowerPoint, including how to choose a design theme, add text and pictures to a slide, add new slides, and save your presentation.
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
Enjoy lively discussions with other readers!
Join us for the featured monthly book from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Zoom video chat.
This month’s topic of discussion is Never Lie by Freida McFadden.
Virtual SciFi/Fantasy Book Club for Teens and Adults!
Join us from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Zoom video chat.
This month’s topic of discussion is The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett.
Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only – ages 18 & up)
Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch every other Saturday morning to learn this Chinese system that combines repetitive movements, breathing techniques, focused attention and meditation to achieve harmony and balance.
Registration is required. For more information or to register and reserve your spot in this class, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call her at (251)494-4140.
Digital Library
Beanstack
cloudLibrary
Flipster
hoopla
Kanopy
MPL To Go
Library of Things
Need a laptop for a special project, to get homework done, or just want to try out a Chromebook before you buy? Pick one up today! To check out for two weeks you must be 19 years or older, and a Gmail account is necessary to operate a Chromebook.
- 14 Day Loan
- No Holds
- No Renewals
With these hotspots we hope to make the internet readily available for school-age children as well as adults who are seeking to improve their lives. Pick one up today!
- 14 Day Loan
- No Holds
- No Renewals
A Playaway is a preloaded audiobook that gives you the portability and freedom to take audiobooks everywhere. Audiobooks are preloaded onto each device and there is no need for Wi-Fi or downloading.
- 10 Renewals Possible
- 21 Day Loan
- Available for Hold
Check-out video games for Children and Adults at the library! These have a small check-out fee of $2 per game, per week.
- 10 Renewals Possible
- 7 Day Loan
- Available for Hold
Services
These printers can be used to make three-dimensional objects using plastic filament. The 3D printing service is available to all ages.
The meeting room has a capacity of 60 and is available to be reserved for public use. Includes a galley kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave.
The beautiful theater seats approximately 230 people and can be reserved for public use. Including: Stage, Balcony Area, Projection system, Sound system with mics, Piano
A few locations have button makers available for public use. The finished buttons are 2.25" in diameter and cost 25¢ per button.
Mobile City Directories going back to 1837. Directories from other areas including: Prichard, Polk County, Fairhope and Daphne.
Knowledgeable staff can help with your job search, whipping your resume into shape and finding resources to prepare for your next interview.
