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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off! 

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
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One Shade Off!  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Hangout

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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.

Crafty Corner (Baby Wipe Tie-Dye Art)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Crafty Corner:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

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Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

Feel the inspiration as we use markers and baby wipes to create colorful tie-dye pieces of art. This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.

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

Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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 6-11" group.

Reader’s Theater at Main

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
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: Games
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Join us in the Youth Programming Room for a theatrical experience! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Visible Mending Workshop

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
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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, Workshop
Event Details:

Learn how to mend your clothes and extend their lifespan!

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

Listen & Learn Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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 "All Ages" group.

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off! 

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

One Shade Off!  

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

Thrilling Thursdays at Main

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
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Let’s enjoy Thursdays with fun and exciting activities!

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

Thursday Art Lab at Moorer

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Thursday Art Lab at Moorer:

Show your creativity!Join us in the Monte L. Moorer Library meeting room for creative, fun art adventures. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativi...

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

Show your creativity!

Join us in the Monte L. Moorer Library meeting room for creative, fun art adventures. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. Intended for the ages 4 -14.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Crafternoon: Resin & Shine

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting!

Teens, meet us at the Ben May Main Library in the Teen Space to make colorful resin pieces to use and enjoy this summer.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Glow-in-the-Dark Painting Party

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
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Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and join us for some painting with colors so bright, they glow... in the dark! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off! 

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

One Shade Off!  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
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: All Ages
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 "All Ages" group.

The Unravellers Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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 "Teens" group.

Throwdown Thursday

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Throwdown Thursday:

Afterschool in the Teen Space at West Regional Library!This is a laid-back meetup to unwind playing games with other teens. We play lots of video games, both new and classic – Play...

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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Afterschool in the Teen Space at West Regional Library!

This is a laid-back meetup to unwind playing games with other teens. We play lots of video games, both new and classic – Playstation, Nintendo and Xbox available. We also have board games and other tabletop activities. There are computers to play on as well if you enjoy PC games. It’s all about unwinding and having fun after school.

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 "Children" group.

Rock n’ Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Rock n’ Storytime:

It’s story-time with a musical twist.Experience your favorite stories old and new, come to life with narrator and, guitarist Mr. Dave, and of course, you. Each meeting, we’ll read ...

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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

It’s story-time with a musical twist.

Experience your favorite stories old and new, come to life with narrator and, guitarist Mr. Dave, and of course, you. Each meeting, we’ll read a story together, and perform one or two sing-alongs as well.

 

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

Create it, Build it, Play it!

Thursday, July 24, 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 "Children" group.

Legoland in Saraland

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Legoland in Saraland:

Let’s have fun in Legoland!LEGOs encourage kids to learn while having fun! Use your imagination & challenge your LEGO skills. We will even have Duplo blocks for toddlers. 

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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games

Let’s have fun in Legoland!

LEGOs encourage kids to learn while having fun! Use your imagination & challenge your LEGO skills. We will even have Duplo blocks for toddlers.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to PowerPoint at West

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
AT&T Technology Center (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: AT&T Technology Center (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Explore the features of PowerPoint.

Come learn the basics of PowerPoint, including how to choose a design theme, add text and pictures to a slide, add new slides, and save your presentation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Extravagant Reader’s Book Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Extravagant Reader’s Book Club:

Enjoy lively discussions 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.

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

Enjoy lively discussions 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 Sandwich by Catherine Newman.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Fun Friday

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Fun Family Friday:

Time with your family you can enjoy with us at the Moorer Branch!Bring your family or friends to the Moorer Branch Library to join us in tabletop games, puzzles, and other family f...

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

Time with your family you can enjoy with us at the Moorer Branch!

Bring your family or friends to the Moorer Branch Library to join us in tabletop games, puzzles, and other family fun games every Friday.

For more information, please email Moorer’s reference desk at mlmref@mplonline.org or 251-494-4140.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club for All Ages at Parkway

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn chess for all ages! 

Whether you're brand new to the game, need a refresher, or just want to talk about how to win checkmate, come hang out with us at Parkway.

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

Mad Science

Saturday, July 26, 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.