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Teen Anime Hangout

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Anime Hangout:

Anime newcomers are welcome!Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Anime newcomers are welcome!

Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

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.

What’s Up Wednesdays

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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.

Choose Your Adventure Book Club: Winter Wonderland

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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! 

Choose a book this month with the theme Winter Wonderland (any holiday-themed or winter/snow-themed book).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Freedmen’s Bureau: African American Genealogy Workshop

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Event Details:

Learn through digital collection of records!

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

Read & Play Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Read & Play Storytime at Main:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory s...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!

Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and making new friends.

 

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

A-Z Read with Me Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
A-Z Read with Me Storytime:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, games, activities, and more! This storytime is literacy-based and intended to help prepare your chi...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, games, activities, and more! 

This storytime is literacy-based and intended to help prepare your child to be a reader! Enjoy stories, songs, and making new friends! For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.

 

Note: October 29 will be a special Trick-or-Treat A-Z Read with Me Storytime.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Hangout

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Anime Hangout:

Anime newcomers are welcome!Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Anime newcomers are welcome!

Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

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.

What’s Up Wednesdays

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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 "All Ages" group.

The Unravellers Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
The Unravellers Club:

Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting?Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things kni...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting?

Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things knit and crochet. Whether you're just beginning or an expert, all are welcome to join!

Registration is recommended! To register, please call 251-340-1458 or email at wjohnson@mplonline.org.

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

Arty Party

Friday, December 13, 2024 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.

Grinchmas!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies
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, Movies
Event Details:

“Cheer up, dude. It’s Christmas.” — The Grinch 

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for a Grinch movie morning. We plan to make Grinch ornaments, eat popcorn, and drink Grinch Punch!

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 "Adults" group.

Following Lafayette’s Path in Mobile and Alabama

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Event Details:

In 1824, President James Monroe invited the last surviving Major General from the Revolutionary War, the Marquis de Lafayette, to return the United States to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Revolution’s start.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

The Polar Express Experience

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies
Event Details:

All aboard!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Hangout

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Anime Hangout:

Anime newcomers are welcome!Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Anime newcomers are welcome!

Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

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.

Holiday STEAM at Main

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
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: STEAM
Event Details:

Let's be Merry and have some STEAM fun! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Home Alone Movie & Ice Cream Party

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies
Event Details:

Have Some Holiday Cheer!

2:00-2:30- Build an awesome Ice Cream Sunday like Kevin does in the movie! Use our Marble Maze game, LEGOs, and other building materials to see if you are as clever as Kevin. 

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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual
Closing
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Branches:
Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual
Description:
All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual
Closing
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Branches:
Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual
Description:
All Mobile Public Library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 and be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

New Year's Day

All Day
Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual
Closing
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Branches:
Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual
Description:
All library locations will close at 5 pm on New Year's Eve and be closed on New Year's Day.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

A Stitch in Time

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
A Stitch in Time at Main:

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 lear...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 3

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 "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 "Adults" group.

Technology Basics Workshop

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
AT&T Technology Center (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Technology Basics Workshop:

We have the solutions you need.Have technology questions? We have answers! We can help you solve basic tech questions concerning email, Word, and more. Feel free to bring personal ...

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

We have the solutions you need.

Have technology questions? We have answers! We can help you solve basic tech questions concerning email, Word, and more. Feel free to bring personal computers, tablets, and phones. Please make sure the devices are fully charged.

Registration is recommended! For information, please call 251-340-1458 or email Alessondra Galanti at agalanti@mplonline.org.

 

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

Read & Play Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Read & Play Storytime at Main:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory s...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!

Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and making new friends.

 

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

A-Z Read with Me Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
A-Z Read with Me Storytime:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, games, activities, and more! This storytime is literacy-based and intended to help prepare your chi...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, games, activities, and more! 

This storytime is literacy-based and intended to help prepare your child to be a reader! Enjoy stories, songs, and making new friends! For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.