Independence Day

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

Little Explorers Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
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Come on let’s explore together!

Special Performer: Puppets N' Banjos with David Stephens

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
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Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-675-2879 or email Victoria Mosteller at vmosteller@mplonline.org.

Special Performer: Puppets N' Banjos with David Stephens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Lego Club at West

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
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Lego-building fun ideal for ages 6 to 11!

Join us in the Meeting Room for our monthly LEGO Club. Use your imagination and challenge your building skills!

If you have questions or need additional information, please email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8571.

Afternoon Games with Teens

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Calling all Teens!

Join us in the Teen Area at Ben May Main for Teen Game hour!

Special Performer: Puppets N' Banjos with David Stephens

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-494-4140 or email Jaime Lee at jlee@mplonline.org.

Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime

Join us in the West Regional Library’s Storytime Room for books, songs, and sign language!

Ages 1-12 and all abilities with an adult. Designed to be welcoming for neurodivergent children, this inclusive storytime incorporates movement, music and stories along with American Sign Language (ASL). Activities presented generally fall within a preschool interest level. Siblings and therapists are welcome.

Cancelled

Graphic Design with Canva for Beginners

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: AT&T Technology Center (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes

Graphic Design for Beginners!

Need to learn to make a flyer for you business or community group? Join us upstairs in the Technology Room to learn the basics of using Canva – a free, web-based graphic design platform. Moderate level of computer skills required. Please make sure to create your Canva account before attending class. You can sign up here canva.com/signup.

Registration is recommended, as class size is limited. If not registered, class will be first come, first served until capacity is reached.

To register or for more information, please email the Main Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-1458.

Chess Club at West

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
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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!

Classics and More Book Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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

Join us for a virtual book club from the comfort of your home. 

Topic of discussion is The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.