Independence Day

All Mobile Public Library Locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4.

Upcoming Events

Name: Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show
Start: 2024-07-08T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-07-08T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Saraland Public Library

Featured Events

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with education, exploration and wildlife rehabilitation – learn about the wonders of local animals!

The Environmental Studies Center will showcase a variety of local animals in their educational performance. Live animals may include opossum, snake, alligator, hawk or owl. The center houses a wildlife rehabilitation program that is dedicated to the care and potential release of injured and orphaned native wildlife. They will join us for the Summer Library Celebration by sharing information about animals native to the Alabama region.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-675-2879 or email Victoria Mosteller at vmosteller@mplonline.org.

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with education, exploration and wildlife rehabilitation – learn about the wonders of local animals!

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

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: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with education, exploration and wildlife rehabilitation – learn about the wonders of local animals!

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-494-4140 or email Jaime Lee at jlee@mplonline.org.

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (West)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with education, exploration and wildlife rehabilitation – learn about the wonders of local animals!

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-340-8571 or email Oliva Foster at ofoster@mplonline.org.

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (West)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with education, exploration and wildlife rehabilitation – learn about the wonders of local animals!

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-340-8571 or email Oliva Foster at ofoster@mplonline.org.

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Grand Bay Library

Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with education, exploration and wildlife rehabilitation – learn about the wonders of local animals!

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-494-2207 or email Fatima Dupree at fdupree@mplonline.org.

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with education, exploration and wildlife rehabilitation – learn about the wonders of local animals!

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-494-2207 or email Cherold Rhodes at crhodes@mplonline.org.

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Extravagant Reader’s Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adults

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 The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena.

Qigong for Beginners

10:30am - 11:30am

Adults

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.

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Adults

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!

Classics and More Book Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

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 Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren.

A Page in Time Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (West)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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 Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron. This book club is intended for adults ages 19 & up.

Watercolor for Beginners

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Adults

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

A splash of color!

Join us for a fun afternoon of learning watercolor techniques. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. No experience is required.

Registration is recommended. To register or for, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140

The Freedmen’s Bureau: African American Genealogy Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adults

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy/History

Event Details:

Learn through digital collection of records!

Qigong for Beginners

10:30am - 11:30am

Adults

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)

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.

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Adults

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!

Sit N' Knit

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Adults

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library

Room: Theodore Oaks Branch Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Calling all knitters and crocheters!

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.

Watercolor for Beginners

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Adults

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

A splash of color!

Join us for a fun afternoon of learning watercolor techniques. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. No experience is required.

Registration is recommended. To register or for, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140

Bayside Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults

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, Santa & Company by Fern Michaels.

Extravagant Reader’s Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adults

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 Santa & Company by Fern Michaels.

Qigong for Beginners

10:30am - 11:30am

Adults

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)

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.

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Adults

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!

Classics and More Book Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

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 A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

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Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library

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