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

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Outdoor Adventures Exhibit

All Day 6/3 - 7/31
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Lobby (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits
Event Details:

Let’s learn about the great outdoors!

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual
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All Mobile Public Library locations are closed. 

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

NASA Kids Science

10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Hello, Earth Kids.

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for adventurous books, games, crafts, and play to learn about NASA and space.

 

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

Little Explorers Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Come on let’s explore together!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Afternoon Games with Teens

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Calling all Teens!

Join us in the Teen Area at Ben May Main for Teen Game hour!

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

Read & Play Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Ages 0-5
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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tea Towel Potato Printing

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create art by using a potato!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Adventure Tile

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Share your moments from your adventure!

Come make tiles featuring pictures from your previous adventures or vacations!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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!

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 251-494-2207 or email Cherold Rhodes at crhodes@mplonline.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Dot Art

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Let’s have fun with DIAMONDS!

Diamond pod art is the “New” paint-by-numbers! Join us for a relaxing, fun time in Mrs. Emma Study Room as we create colorful diamond designed coasters, refrigerator magnets and hanging art work!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Hangout

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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.

What’s Up Wednesdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-11
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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!

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 251-494-2207 or email Cherold Rhodes at crhodes@mplonline.org.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Unravellers Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
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 "Ages 6-11" group.

Little Explorers Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Come on let’s explore together!

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

Read & Play Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Ages 0-5
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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Storytime for Adults

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Storytime

Adults Like Storytimes, Too!

Join us in the Emma Cortez Harris room for adult storytime. Enjoy a 30-45 minute story followed by a brief discussion afterward.

Registration is recommended for individuals but required for groups. To register please or for more information, please email Shatena Coleman at scoleman@mplonline.org or call 251-340-1458.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Special Performer: The Excelsior Band

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
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 Mobile’s favorite Mardi Gras band will perform songs and share jazz history.

The Excelsior Band has a rich and colorful history rooted in the tradition of carnival, Mobile and the Gulf Coast. The Excelsior Band has been performing since 1883 and was selected as one of the National Endowment for the Arts 2022 Heritage Fellows. Join us to enjoy music by the marching brass band that will consist of 1 trumpet, 1saxophone, 1tuba and two drums during the summer Library Celebration.

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Hangout

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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.

What’s Up Wednesdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-11
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Special Performer: The Excelsior Band

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
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 Mobile’s favorite Mardi Gras band will perform songs and share jazz history.

The Excelsior Band has a rich and colorful history rooted in the tradition of carnival, Mobile and the Gulf Coast. The Excelsior Band has been performing since 1883 and was selected as one of the National Endowment for the Arts 2022 Heritage Fellows. Join us to enjoy music by the marching brass band that will consist of 1 trumpet, 1saxophone, 1tuba and two drums during the summer Library Celebration.

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Bubble Art

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy fun with bubbles!

We create art in so many different ways. Come and enjoy making art with bubbles at the Main library!

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

A Stitch in Time

3:30pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Creative hands at work!

Join us in the Meeting Room to work on your Cross Stitch projects, and chat with fellow crafters. Beginners are welcome! If you would like to learn to Cross Stitch, we’d be happy to teach you. Come create unique art of your favorite tv shows, holidays, animes, kpop and more. Pick up a free “Make and Take” kit. This class is designed for adults and teens but children accompanied by adults are also welcome.

Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, or for additional information, please email the Main Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org or call 251-340-1458.

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

Crafty Campers Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Calling all crafty campers (or want to be craft campers)!

Join us to share your favorite campsite books or get suggestions. The morning will include campfire stories and songs, trail mix making, and camp-themed crafting.