Week Calendar

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

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.

Do you enjoy gaming?

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for an afternoon of playing video games. Intended for ages 6-11. 

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 Jade Gregory at jgregory@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

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!

Join us for stories and songs and lots of fun! 

Storytime’s act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music, and more. This story time event is designed with preschool aged children in mind, but all ages are welcome!

Space is limited; first come – first served. For more information, please call (251)662-9676 or email the Theodore Oaks Circulation Desk at theocir@mplonline.org.

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!

Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning.

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

Every Wednesday!

Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations!

Registration is recommended! For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Let’s listen while moving & grooving in our fun storytime!

Join Mrs. Tori for an interactive session of storytelling, singing, and using egg shakers or scarves. We will also be making a craft.

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!

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

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.

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

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.

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!

Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning.

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.

"We must never stop failing, because the minute we do, we've failed." -Dungeons and Dragons

Come roll some dice and go on an epic adventure with D&D at the Moorer Branch Library! Teens ages 12-18 are invited to come create heroes and venture into the unknown in the popular table-top adventure game.

Registration is recommended! For more information, please email Alec Broussard at abroussard@mplonline.org, or call 251-494-4140.

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

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.

Lego-building fun ideal for ages 6 to 11!

Join us in the Meeting Room for our monthly LEGO Club. Use your imagination and challenge your building skills!

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

Calling all Teens!

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

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

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.

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. 

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.

Join us at West Regional Library for the Teen Graphic Novel Club!

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

Relax, Unwind, & Craft at West Regional Library!

Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects and chat with fellow yarn crafters. 

This class is designed for adults, but teens and children accompanied by adults are also welcome. For additional information, please call (251) 340-8561 or email Jo Santa Cruz at jsantacruz@mplonline.org

Anime newcomers are welcome!

Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

Reserve your spot in the class at West Regional Library today!

Diamond painting is a fantastic activity to help adults let go of stress and anxiety while building artistic confidence! Rather than using a paintbrush, you will use an applicator to apply tiny resin 'diamonds' to an adhesive canvas to create your own vivid, shimmering work of art! Join us in the meeting room to learn how it's done.

This program is designed for adults but teens and older children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. We will provide everything needed for your creation, but registration is recommended, as supplies are limited. If class does not fill with pre-registered participants, the remaining spaces will be first come, first served.

Registration is recommend to reserve your spot, please email Ms. Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org or give her a call at (251) 340-8561.

Adventure begins at your Library with Chubbly the puppet and enjoy banjo sing-a-longs!

David Stephens is a puppeteer and musician who began performing on Sesame Street in Season 39. He also performed in the direct-to-video specials Abby in Wonderland and Being Green and many other familiar productions. We are excited to have him perform during the Summer Library Celebration as he shares songs with his banjo and his professional puppetry.

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.

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.

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.

Let’s enjoy making crafts together!

Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.

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!

Join us at Semmes Regional Library! 

Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with Lego activities! This program is designed for children ages 6 - 18.

"We must never stop failing, because the minute we do, we've failed." -Dungeons and Dragons

Come roll some dice and go on an epic adventure with D&D at the Moorer Branch Library! Teens ages 12-18 are invited to come create heroes and venture into the unknown in the popular table-top adventure game.

Registration is recommended! For more information, please email Alec Broussard at abroussard@mplonline.org, or call 251-494-4140.

Test your building skills with our LEGO Challenge!

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

Calling all teens to come relax, chill, and play a few games!

Come enjoy Wii and Xbox 360 games with us at the Saraland Public Library. Board games are also available.

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.

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.

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.

Zoom Book Club Meeting

Join us for a virtual book club from the comfort of your home. 

Restore peace, balance, and calm.

Come join us for “Heartfulness Meditation.” No previous meditation experience is required. Learn breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation. All are welcome!

Group registration is recommended! To register or for more information, please email Jaime Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call 251-494-4140.

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.