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Paper Sculpture's Day at West!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Inspire imagination and foster a love for crafting!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoons at West

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Quiet Study (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Calling all crafters!

Bring your own craft and join us in the meeting room for an afternoon of fun and conversation with other crafters.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Special Performer: The Excelsior Band

Wednesday, July 16, 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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Color Our world with the sounds of Jazz!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Hangout

Wednesday, July 16, 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 "Children" group.

LEGO Challenge at Theodore- Egg Car Races

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Lego Challenge at Theodore:

Test your building skills with our LEGO Challenge!Join us at Theodore Oaks Branch Library for our monthly LEGO Challenge.

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Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
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Test your building skills with our LEGO Challenge!

Join us at Theodore Oaks Branch Library for our monthly LEGO Challenge.

This month, we will use LEGOs and an egg for a car race.

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

Crafty Corner (Stained Glass Bookmarks)

Wednesday, July 16, 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
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Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

It's stained glass like you've never seen before, as a bookmark!  Join us to learn how to make these colorful pieces to take with you anywhere. 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 17, 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 17, 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 "Ages 0-5" group.

Listen & Learn Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 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: The Excelsior Band

Thursday, July 17, 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
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Color Our world with the sounds of Jazz!

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

Thrilling Thursdays at Main

Thursday, July 17, 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
Event Details:

Let’s enjoy Thursdays with fun and exciting activities!

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

Glow & Shine Party

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Turn on the Neon, Let’s Party!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Special Performer: The Excelsior Band

Thursday, July 17, 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:

Color Our world with the sounds of Jazz!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, July 17, 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.

Summer Movies at Moorer (Inside Out 2)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Let’s have a blast this summer with movie time at Moorer!

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.

Just Craftin' Around

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Just Craftin’ Around:

Each month we’ll take a look at a new craft!Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Study Room to craft and chat. Beginners are welcome.  

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

Each month we’ll take a look at a new craft!

Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Study Room to craft and chat. Beginners are welcome. 

 

This month's craft is Watercolor Bouquets! Pick up a free “Take and Make” kit. This program is intended for adults. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Throwdown Thursday

Thursday, July 17, 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 17, 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.

Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club

Thursday, July 17, 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 "Adults" group.

Bayside Book Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Literary Journey Across Alabama!

Let's explore our native authors from Alabama. Join us on Zoom for our monthly book club. This month, we’ll discuss Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Microsoft Excel Basics at West

Thursday, July 17, 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:

Get to know the basics of Excel!

Learn the basics of Excel such as opening workbooks, worksheets, cells, rows, columns, basic formatting, and basic formulas.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Fun Friday

Friday, July 18, 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 "Ages 6-11" group.

Brick-By-Brick LEGO Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
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Let’s have some LEGO fun building amazing things together!

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

Vivid Ventures

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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:

Love science and color?