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Bayside Book Club online

Bayside Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Zoom Book Club MeetingJoin us on zoom for our monthly book club. This month we’ll discuss, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.Use this link to join in and view the Zoom Meeting: Meeting ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Zoom Book Club Meeting

Join us on zoom for our monthly book club. This month we’ll discuss, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids at Semmes

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

Friday, October 18, 2024 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...

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.

Family Research with the DAR at Local History & Genelogy

Family Research with the DAR

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Local History & Genealogy at Local History & Genealogy
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults
Family Research with the DAR:

Family Research with DAR at Local History & GenealogyLearning about family history! Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be a...

Library Branch: Local History & Genealogy
Room: Local History & Genealogy
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History

Family Research with DAR at Local History & Genealogy

Learning about family history! Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the Local History and Genealogy Division to assist you with your questions and research concerning your ancestors.

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

Saturday, October 19, 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
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 designe...

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.

Chess Club at West

Chess Club at West

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club at West:

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!Join us in the Meeting Room every Monday to learn how to play or improve your skill at the game of chess! Playing chess im...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!

Join us in the Meeting Room every Monday to learn how to play or improve your skill at the game of chess! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. No experience is necessary to join the club – just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship!

Computer Education at Moorer

Computer Education at Moorer

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the world of beginners’ computer literacy skills.Whether you are learning a new skill or brushing up on your knowledge, we can accommodate all skill levels. W...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the world of beginners’ computer literacy skills.

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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. 

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.

 

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

Wednesday, October 23, 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....

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.

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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...

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.

 

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes:

Every Wednesday!Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite the...

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Every Wednesday!

Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations!

Registration is recommended! For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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.

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.

Extravagant Reader's Book Club online

Extravagant Reader’s Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Extravagant Reader’s Book Club:

Enjoy lively discussion with other readers!Join us for the featured monthly book from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Zoom video chat.

Event Details:

This month’s topic of discussion is Think Twice by Harlan Coben.Click this link to join Zoom Discussion (Meeting ID: 897 7771 5442, Passcode: 675112). For more information, em...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Enjoy lively discussion with other readers!

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

This month’s topic of discussion is Think Twice by Harlan Coben.

Out of This World Book Club online

Out of This World Book Club

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Out of This World Book Club:

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.

Event Details:

This month’s topic of discussion is Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper.Click this link to join Zoom Discussion (Meeting ID:886 9478 9066 Pass code: 724085). For more inform...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

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 Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper.

Finding Freedmen in Land Records African American Genealogy Workshop at Main

Finding Freedmen in Land Records: African American Genealogy Workshop

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Using land records to learn your history!Join us with professional genealogist and Mobile African American Genealogical & Historical Society President Mary Jones-Fitts for a cl...

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Event Details:

Using land records to learn your history!

Qigong for Beginners at Moorer

Qigong for Beginners

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Qigong for Beginners:

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 mornin...

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

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

Saturday, October 26, 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
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 designe...

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.

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Crochet and Knit Class:

Calling all crochet lovers!Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects, and chat with fellow yarn crafters. Beginners are welcome!

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling all crochet lovers!

Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects, and chat with fellow yarn crafters. Beginners are welcome!

Chess Club at West

Chess Club at West

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club at West:

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!Join us in the Meeting Room every Monday to learn how to play or improve your skill at the game of chess! Playing chess im...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!

Join us in the Meeting Room every Monday to learn how to play or improve your skill at the game of chess! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. No experience is necessary to join the club – just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship!

Family Card Night! at Thedore Oaks Branch

Family Card Night!

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

UNO-OUT! Grab your sister, brother, and mom too. It's Uno time? Never played? That’s okay; we can teach you the rules. Unplug for the evening and enjoy quality family time! It...

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

UNO-OUT! 

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.

Classics and More Book Group at Main

Classics and More Book Group

Monday, October 28, 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. 

Event Details:

Topic of discussion is We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. Click this link to join the Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 919 0758 1027, Passcode: 588295).For m...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Zoom Book Club Meeting

Join us for a virtual book club from the comfort of your home. 

Topic of discussion is We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson.

MLM Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Teen Dungeons and Dragons at Moorer

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Dungeons and Dragons:

"We must never stop failing, because the minute we do, we've failed." -Dungeons and DragonsCome roll some dice and go on an epic adventure with D&D at the Moorer Branch Library...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

"We must never stop failing, because the minute we do, we've failed." -Dungeons and Dragons

Come roll some dice and go on an epic adventure with D&D at the Moorer Branch Library! Teens ages 12-18 are invited to come create heroes and venture into the unknown in the popular table-top adventure game.

Registration is recommended! For more information, please email Alec Broussard at abroussard@mplonline.org, or call 251-494-4140.

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.

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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. 

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.

 

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

Wednesday, October 30, 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....

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.

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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...

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.