This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
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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!

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Special Performer: The Excelsior Band

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
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Adventure begins at your Library with Mobile’s favorite Mardi Gras band will perform songs and share jazz history.

The Excelsior Band has a rich and colorful history rooted in the tradition of carnival, Mobile and the Gulf Coast. The Excelsior Band has been performing since 1883 and was selected as one of the National Endowment for the Arts 2022 Heritage Fellows. Join us to enjoy music by the marching brass band that will consist of 1 trumpet, 1saxophone, 1tuba and two drums during the summer Library Celebration.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-494-2207 or email Cherold Rhodes at crhodes@mplonline.org.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

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.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with Mobile’s favorite Mardi Gras band will perform songs and share jazz history.

The Excelsior Band has a rich and colorful history rooted in the tradition of carnival, Mobile and the Gulf Coast. The Excelsior Band has been performing since 1883 and was selected as one of the National Endowment for the Arts 2022 Heritage Fellows. Join us to enjoy music by the marching brass band that will consist of 1 trumpet, 1saxophone, 1tuba and two drums during the summer Library Celebration.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-494-4982 or email Melissa Davis at mdavis@mplonline.org.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

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
Event Details:

Adventure begins with us here at the Parkway Branch. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with Mobile’s favorite Mardi Gras band will perform songs and share jazz history.

The Excelsior Band has a rich and colorful history rooted in the tradition of carnival, Mobile and the Gulf Coast. The Excelsior Band has been performing since 1883 and was selected as one of the National Endowment for the Arts 2022 Heritage Fellows. Join us to enjoy music by the marching brass band that will consist of 1 trumpet, 1saxophone, 1tuba and two drums during the summer Library Celebration.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-662-9676 or email Caren Rich at crich@mplonline.org.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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!

 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

3:00pm - 5:30pm
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

A Stitch in Time

3:30pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Creative hands at work!

Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Room to work on your Cross Stitch projects, and chat with fellow crafters. Beginners are welcome! If you would like to learn to Cross Stitch, we’d be happy to teach you. Come create unique art of your favorite tv shows, holidays, animes, kpop and more. 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, but not required. To register, or for additional information, please email the Main Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org or call 251-340-1458.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Join us on zoom for our monthly book club. This month we’ll discuss, 12 Months to Live by James Patterson and Mike Lupica.