Independence Day

All Mobile Public Library Locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4. 

Special Performer: Wayne Curtis and the Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers

9:30am - 10:00am
All Ages
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library!

A hands-on introduction to polyrhythm, timing and listening while learning African and Afro Caribbean rhythms and their impact on popular music.

The Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers (MAAD) was founded by Wayne Curtis. The MAAD group continues to travel around the Mobile area performing at several functions and will join us as we enjoy the sounds of vibrations through drums as part of the Summer Library Celebration.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-340-8571 or email Oliva Foster at ofoster@mplonline.org.

Special Performer: Wayne Curtis and the Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library!

A hands-on introduction to polyrhythm, timing and listening while learning African and Afro Caribbean rhythms and their impact on popular music.

The Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers (MAAD) was founded by Wayne Curtis. The MAAD group continues to travel around the Mobile area performing at several functions and will join us as we enjoy the sounds of vibrations through drums as part of the Summer Library Celebration.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-340-8571 or email Oliva Foster at ofoster@mplonline.org.

Special Performer: Wayne Curtis and the Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library!

A hands-on introduction to polyrhythm, timing and listening while learning African and Afro Caribbean rhythms and their impact on popular music.

The Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers (MAAD) was founded by Wayne Curtis. The MAAD group continues to travel around the Mobile area performing at several functions and will join us as we enjoy the sounds of vibrations through drums as part of the Summer Library Celebration.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-494-2207 or email Fatima Dupree at fdupree@mplonline.org.

Game On! Game Night!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Quality family time that is fun for all ages!

Join us at the Grand Bay Library to play some of your favorite games! We will alternate between board games, puzzle games, and video games.

Playing board games will help children learn how to follow rules and directions in an enjoyable setting. Playing video games improves manual dexterity and helps develop problem-solving skills! We look forward to helping you enjoy some time out of the house with your family!