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All Mobile Public Library locations will close on Wednesday, November 27 at 5 p.m. and be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

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Classics and More Book Group

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Classics and More Book Group:

Zoom Book Club MeetingJoin us for a virtual book club from the comfort of your home. 

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Virtual Event
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 Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classics and More Book Group

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ben May Main Library at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Classics and More Book Group:

Zoom Book Club MeetingJoin us for a virtual book club from the comfort of your home. 

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
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. 

Join us for this hybrid book club at the Ben May Main Library or on Zoom!

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

Read & Play Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway:

Inspiring a passion for reading!Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 – 7. Children will have the opport...

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Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Inspiring a passion for reading!

Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 – 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning!

Registration is required. To register, or for more information, please email Jade Gregory at jgregory@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

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

Tuesday Time Out Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
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Entertaining storytime designed for preschool-aged children!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Graphic Novel Club- Anime Day

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Graphic Novel Club:

Join us at West Regional Library for the Teen Graphic Novel Club! 

Open
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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Join us at West Regional Library for the Teen Graphic Novel Club!

 

Join us after school to watch some Anime with your friends in the Teen Space. Snacks will be provided!

Registration is recommended! To register, please use the form on the website.

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.

Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West

Tuesday, November 26, 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 0-5" group.

A-Z Read with Me Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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 0-5" group.

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Good Listener Storytime at Moorer:

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is desig...

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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!

Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning.

 

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

Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West:

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 design...

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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 "Ages 0-5" group.

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore:

Join us for stories and songs and lots of fun! Storytime’s act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music, and more....

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Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for stories and songs and lots of fun! 

Storytime’s act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music, and more. This story time event is designed with preschool aged children in mind, but all ages are welcome!

Space is limited; first come – first served. For more information, please call (251)662-9676 or email the Theodore Oaks Circulation Desk at theocir@mplonline.org.

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

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 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 0-5" group.

Listen & Learn Storytime

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Listen & Learn 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, socia...

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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 "Ages 0-5" group.

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Good Listener Storytime at Moorer:

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is desig...

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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!

Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning.

 

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

What’s Up Wednesdays

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 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
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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 on Wednesday, November 27 at 5 p.m. and be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

Thanksgiving

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, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach
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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, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach
Description:
All Mobile Public Library locations will close on Wednesday, November 27 at 5 p.m. and be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

Thanksgiving - Black Friday

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
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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 on Wednesday, November 27 at 5 p.m. and be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Snuggling Stories

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Morning snuggles with fun giggles!

Join us at the Saraland Public Library to enjoy fun stories, songs, movements, and a craft. 

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

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

Saturday, November 30, 2024 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- Hanging Owl

Saturday, November 30, 2024 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.

This Saturday, we will be create a hanging Owl on the moon!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Reading Wrap-Up 2024

12/01/2024 @ 8:00am to 12/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Reflect on the year you've had, and get excited for a fresh start! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Catch Me If You Can, I'm the Gingy Man

12/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 12/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
West Regional Library at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: West Regional Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
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Catch me If You Can...I'm The Gingerbread Man!