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Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Read and Sign (ASL) Storytime at West:

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 chi...

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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.

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

Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Read and Sign (ASL) Storytime at West:

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 chi...

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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.

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

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes:

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.

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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 "Ages 6-11" group.

Choose Your Adventure Book Club: Graphic novel or Comic book

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Choose Your Adventure Book Club:

Join our adventurous book club!The place to meet new friends, talk about books, play games, and create fun bookish projects. Please read a book from each month's designated categor...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join our adventurous book club!

The place to meet new friends, talk about books, play games, and create fun bookish projects. Please read a book from each month's designated category before each meeting. You don’t need to be an expert on the book to have fun! 

This month, we're excited to dive into the world of "Graphic Novels or Comic Books!" Select any graphic novel or comic book of your choice.

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

Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club:

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.

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

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
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
Event Details:

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.

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

Saturday Crafternoon- Make paper snowflakes

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Saturday Crafternoon:

Let’s enjoy making crafts together!Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.

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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
Event Details:

Let’s enjoy making crafts together!

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

Let's make paper snowflakes. 

This activity will use children's scissors, and they need to know how to cut.

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

Match box Game

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Matchbox Game:

Strike up the fun!Playing memory games can improve other brain functions, such as attention, concentration, and focus. Join us a the Toulminville Branch by playing and testing...

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Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Strike up the fun!

Playing memory games can improve other brain functions, such as attention, concentration, and focus. Join us a the Toulminville Branch by playing and testing your memorization skills. This time see if you can put the bottles in the correct order and win a prize.

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

Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Read and Sign (ASL) Storytime at West:

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 chi...

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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.

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

Homeschool Connect

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Homeschool Connect:

Supporting homeschool families at West Regional Library!Homeschool families are encouraged to join us in the Meeting Room for fun and engaging monthly programs for the whole family...

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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Classes

Supporting homeschool families at West Regional Library!

Homeschool families are encouraged to join us in the Meeting Room for fun and engaging monthly programs for the whole family.

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

Tabletop Games at Toulminville Branch

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Tabletop Games:

Enjoy Tabletop games at the Toulminville Branch!Come challenge your gaming skills by playing “Tabletop” games for the day. We hope to see you there!

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Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Enjoy Tabletop games at the Toulminville Branch!

Come challenge your gaming skills by playing “Tabletop” games for the day. We hope to see you there!

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

Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Read and Sign (ASL) Storytime at West:

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 chi...

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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.

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

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
Lego Fun Tuesday:

Join us at Semmes Regional Library! Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with Lego activities! This program is designed for children ages 6 - 18. 

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Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Join us at Semmes Regional Library! 

Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with Lego activities! This program is designed for children ages 6 - 18.

 

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

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Tales & Tunes at Saraland:

Let’s listen while moving & grooving in our fun storytime!Join Mrs. Tori for an interactive session of storytelling, singing, and using egg shakers or scarves. We will also be ...

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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime

Let’s listen while moving & grooving in our fun storytime!

Join Mrs. Tori for an interactive session of storytelling, singing, and using egg shakers or scarves. We will also be making a craft.

 

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

Red Green Blue Challenge

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Red Green Blue Challenge:

Simon Says…Test your ability to follow directions with this game similar to Simon Says, but with colors to win a treat.

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Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Simon Says…

Test your ability to follow directions with this game similar to Simon Says, but with colors to win a treat.

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

LEGOmania! at Moorer

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
LEGOmania! at Moorer:

Join us at the Moorer Branch for LEGO building fun!Playing with LEGO bricks are a fantastic way for children to develop their spatial awareness and mathematical skills. Show off yo...

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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Join us at the Moorer Branch for LEGO building fun!

Playing with LEGO bricks are a fantastic way for children to develop their spatial awareness and mathematical skills. Show off you creativity and building skills at LEGO Mania! Join us every second Tuesday for LEGO building fun! Use your imagination and challenge your building skills.Ideal for ages 6 -11.

This program will help encourage children in developing ways to problem solve and come up with new ideas. Please email jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140 for more information.

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

What’s Up Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
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
Event Details:

Come hang out and have some fun!

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

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes:

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.

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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 "Ages 6-11" group.

Great Movie Adventure- "Selma, Lord Selma"

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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 "Ages 6-11" group.

Create it, Build it, Play it!

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Create it, Build it, Play it!:

Fun for children of all ages!Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun STEAM/STEM focused crafts and activities. Get creative and have fun socializing with other...

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Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Fun for children of all ages!

Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun STEAM/STEM focused crafts and activities. Get creative and have fun socializing with others who love arts and crafts.

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

Arty Party

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Arty Party at Main:

Where art meets fun!Join us in the Youth Programming Room as we experiment with different types of craft materials and let our inner artists shine! Bring your friends and celebrate...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Where art meets fun!

Join us in the Youth Programming Room as we experiment with different types of craft materials and let our inner artists shine! Bring your friends and celebrate the end of the week by doing art together or meet new friends while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. This program is best suited for ages 6 - 11. 

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

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids:

Sign up at Semmes for Guitar Lesson!Is your child interested in learning to play the guitar? Now's their chance! Join us in the Semmes Meeting Room for FREE lessons. Lesson books w...

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Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Classes

Sign up at Semmes for Guitar Lesson!

Is your child interested in learning to play the guitar? Now's their chance! Join us in the Semmes Meeting Room for FREE lessons. Lesson books will be available. However, Please bring your own guitar. For children ages 6-11.

Registration is required.  To register and for more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

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

Mad Science

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Mad Science:

We have fun down to a science!Bring your Child or Teen to the Moorer Branch to explore science with fun and wacky crafts! We’ll be conducting all sorts of experiments. This is suit...

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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM

We have fun down to a science!

Bring your Child or Teen to the Moorer Branch to explore science with fun and wacky crafts! We’ll be conducting all sorts of experiments. This is suitable for ages 8-14.

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

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
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
Event Details:

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.