Christmas

All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

Out of This World Book Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Virtual SciFi/Fantasy Book Club for Teens and Adults!

Join us from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Zoom video chat.

This month’s topic of discussion is the short story "The Tower at the Edge of the World" by Victoria Goddard.

Saturday Anime Hangout

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Movies

Welcome teens to the world of anime and manga at Semmes Regional Library!

Join us every month in the meeting room for anime movies and shows, games, manga and more. Teens ages 12-18 welcome.

The Freedmen’s Bureau: African American Genealogy Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History
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Learn through digital collection of records!

Qigong for Beginners

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes

Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only – ages 18 & up)

Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch every other Saturday morning to learn this Chinese system that combines repetitive movements, breathing techniques, focused attention and meditation to achieve harmony and balance.

Registration is required. For more information or to register and reserve your spot in this class, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call her at (251)494-4140.

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens
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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens
Program Type: Games
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Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Saturday Crafternoon- Paper wreath for Christmas

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: Arts & Crafts
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Let’s enjoy making crafts together!

Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.

This Saturday, we will deck the halls with creating a beautiful paper wreath for Christmas.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons at Parkway

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
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An adventure awaits in every roll.

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join us for Dungeons and Dragons at the Parkway Branch for a laid-back D&D campaign for both first-timers and experienced players.