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What’s Up Wednesdays

What’s Up Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 31, 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
Event Details:

Come hang out and have some fun!You never know what might happen on Wednesdays in the Youth Programming Room. Each week, we'll surprise you with fun activities! We might do arts an...

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.

Dino-Rama Beanstack Reading Challenge

Dino-Rama Beanstack Reading Challenge

08/01/2024 @ 8:00am to 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Roarrrr!!!Log your reading this August to earn fun dinosaur-themed badges and get a chance to win a crocheted dinosaur!Get the App or use the Website to participate in challenges a...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Roarrrr!!!

Log your reading this August to earn fun dinosaur-themed badges and get a chance to win a crocheted dinosaur!

vintage seed catalog at Main

Vintage Seed Catalogs

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Lobby (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

There is beauty in every seed!Enjoy full-color images from seed and nursery catalogs dating back to 1892. While you are here, grab a coloring sheet pulled from catalog pages, leaf ...

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Lobby (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits
Event Details:

There is beauty in every seed!

Shake, Rattle, and Read at West

Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West

Thursday, August 1, 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...

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!

 

Listen & Learn Storytime

Listen & Learn Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 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...

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.

 

Back to School Give away at Parkway

Back to School Give Away at Parkway

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens
Event Details:

Let's Gear up for back to school!Join us at the Parkway branch and pick up a few tools for school and library information to start your year off right. This program is for children...

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Let's Gear up for back to school!

Join us at the Parkway branch and pick up a few tools for school and library information to start your year off right. This program is for children ages 6 to 18. 

Throwdown Thursday at West

Throwdown Thursday

Thursday, August 1, 2024 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...

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.

Rock n’ Storytime at West

Rock n’ Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 2024 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 ...

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.

 

Kissing Hand Storytime at Main

Kissing Hand Storytime

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join us and Chester Raccoon for a fun time!Children starting kindergarten are encouraged to bring their parents or caregivers to the Ben May Main Library on August 2 to celebrate t...

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

Join us and Chester Raccoon for a fun time!

Qigong for Beginners at Moorer

Qigong for Beginners

Saturday, August 3, 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.

Snuggling Stories at Saraland

Snuggling Stories

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Morning snuggles with fun giggles!Join us at the Saraland Public Library to enjoy fun stories, songs, movements, and a craft. 

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. 

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

Saturday, August 3, 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.

Technology Basic's Workshop at Main

Technology Basics Workshop

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
AT&T Technology Center (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
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 ...

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: AT&T Technology Center (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
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 devices are fully charged.

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

Listen, sketch, color & doodle at West

Listen, Sketch, Color & Doodle

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let your creativity flow!Join Ms. Jennifer in the Teen space to listen to The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. We will listen while we color or sketch.Registration...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let your creativity flow!

Join Ms. Jennifer in the Teen space to listen to The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. We will listen while we color or sketch.

West Read and Sign (ASL) Storytime

Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West

Monday, August 5, 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...

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.

Chess Club at West

Chess Club at West

Monday, August 5, 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!

Read & Play Storytime at Main

Read & Play Storytime

Tuesday, August 6, 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...

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.

 

Computer Education at Moorer

Computer Education at Moorer

Tuesday, August 6, 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.

Good Listener Storytime at Parkway

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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...

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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 Ms. Gert at glaffiette@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

Homeschool connect at West Regional

Homeschool Connect

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Homeschool Connect:

Supporting homeschool families at West Regional Library!Homeschool families are encouraged to join us in the Meeting Room for fun and engaging monthly programs for the whole family...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Classes

Supporting homeschool families at West Regional Library!

Homeschool families are encouraged to join us in the Meeting Room for fun and engaging monthly programs for the whole family.

Tuesday Time Out Storytime at Grand Bay

Tuesday Time Out Storytime

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Entertaining storytime designed for preschool-aged children!Need some time out of the house? Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun stories, song and crafts. ...

Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Entertaining storytime designed for preschool-aged children!

A Page in Time Book Club

A Page in Time Book Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Interested in Historical Fiction?Join the A Page in Time Book Club at West Regional Library! This month’s topic of discussion is The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende. This book...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Interested in Historical Fiction?

Mrs. Tori Tales

Mrs. Tori Tales

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Mrs. Tori Tales at Saraland:

Listen, groove & craft with Mrs. Tori and her tales!Come and Join Mrs. Tori for stories, crafts, and fun in the Saraland meeting room. This program is ideal for children ages 0...

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

Listen, groove & craft with Mrs. Tori and her tales!

Come and Join Mrs. Tori for stories, crafts, and fun in the Saraland meeting room. This program is ideal for children ages 0 to 12. 

 

West Read and Sign (ASL) Storytime

Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West

Tuesday, August 6, 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...

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.