Name: New Year's Resolution Reading Challenge
Start: 2025-01-01T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-31T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Theodore Oaks Branch Library

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Branches	Ben May Main Library			Grand Bay Library	Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library	Semmes Regional Library	Theodore Oaks Branch Library	West Regional Library			Online/Virtual
Rooms	Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)	Youth Programing Room (Main)	Bernheim Hall (Main)	Meeting Room (Grand Bay)	Meeting Room (Moorer)	Meeting Room (Semmes)	Theodore Oaks Branch Library	Meeting Room (West)	Storytime Room (West)	Teen Space (West)	No room assigned
All Day							This event is in the "All Ages" group. New Year's Resolution Reading Challenge 01/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library Room: Theodore Oaks Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Contest/Challenge Event Details: Theodore Reading Challenge (all ages)! We're excited for you to participate in our month-long reading challenge to start the new year with a fun goal: "Read More!"				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Winter Reading 2025: Be a Reading Machine 01/01/2025 @ 8:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Online/Virtual Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Contest/Challenge Event Details: Ready, set, READ!
10:00am								This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 0-5 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!
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11:00am									This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Listen & Learn Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Ages 0-5 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. 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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3:00pm						This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes 3:00pm - 5:00pm Ages 6-11, Teens This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (Semmes) Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens 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.
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3:30pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Just Craftin' Around 3:30pm - 4:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Each month we’ll take a look at a new craft! Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Study Room to craft and chat. Beginners are welcome. This month's craft is Resin Bottle Cap Magnets! Also, pick up a free “Take and Make” kit. This class is designed for adults and teens, but children accompanied by adults are also welcome.									This event is in the "Teens" group. Throwdown Thursday 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. 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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4:00pm		This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Puppet Theater 4:00pm - 5:00pm Ages 0-5 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. 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 for a theatrical fun time for ages 5-8!		This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Computer Education at Moorer 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Moorer) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes Event Details: Join us as we explore the world of beginners’ computer literacy skills.			This event is in the "Children" group. Rock n’ Storytime 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Meeting 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.
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6:00pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. An Evening with Essie Chambers 6:00pm - 9:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Bernheim Hall (Main) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Join us at the Ben May Main Library for An Evening with Essie Chambers!		This event is in the "Adults" group. Watercolor for Beginners 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 recommended. To register or for, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140
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