Independence Day

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

Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West

10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5
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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!

 

Listen & Learn Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5
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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.

 

Librarian Special: Mobile Fire & Rescue Department

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Classes
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It’s all about safety!

Thursday Art Lab at Moorer

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Show your creativity!

Join us in the Monte L. Moorer Library meeting room for creative, fun art adventures. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. Intended for the ages 4 -14.

Movies and More: It’s a Mystery

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
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Adventure begins with us here at the Parkway Branch. 

Librarian Special: What is Ham Radio? Librarian Special

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Special Events
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An introduction to the popular hobby!

Bubble Art

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Enjoy fun with bubbles!

We create art in so many different ways. Come and enjoy making art with bubbles at the Main library!

 

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Ages 6-11, Teens
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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.

Just Craftin’ Around

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Each month we’ll take a look at a new craft!

This month’s craft is suncatchers! Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Study Room to craft and chat. Beginner’s are welcome. 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! For more information, please call 251-340-1458 or email the Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org.

 

Throwdown Thursday

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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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.

Rock n’ Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
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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.

 

Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-11
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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.

Bayside Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Zoom Book Club Meeting

Camping Adventure at Moorer

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Storytime
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Adventure Awaits!

Join us at the Moorer Branch Library as we bring an outdoor adventure into the library. Explore fun activities around the campfire. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and smores while listening to stories. 

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.