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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
01/01/2025 @ 8:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Winter Reading 2025: Be a Reading Machine
01/01/2025 @ 8:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
01/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
New Year's Resolution Reading Challenge
01/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch:
Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room:
Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Event Details:
Theodore Reading Challenge (all ages)! We're excited for you to participate in our month-long reading challenge to start the new year with a fun goal: "Read More!"
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Jan
20
2025
Mon
Closing
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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
Description:
All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 20.
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway
10:00am - 11:00am
Children,
Ages 0-5
Library Branch:
Parkway Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group:
Children,
Ages 0-5
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 Jade Gregory at jgregory@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Good Listener Storytime at Moorer
10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5
Library Branch:
Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
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.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West
10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5
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 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore
10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5
Library Branch:
Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room:
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
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.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes
10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
Library Branch:
Semmes Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
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.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori
10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch:
Saraland Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Storytime
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West
10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
Out of This World Book Club
Library Branch:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Virtual SciFi/Fantasy Book Club for Teens and Adults! Join us from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Zoom video chat.
This month’s topic of discussion is the short story These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacob.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
Snuggling Stories
10:30am - 11:30am
Children
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Tuesday Time Out Storytime
11:00am - 11:30am
Children,
Ages 0-5
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!
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Listen & Learn Storytime
11:00am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5
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 "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Good Listener Storytime at Moorer
11:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5
Library Branch:
Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Listen & Learn Storytime
11:00am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
Teen Dungeons and Dragons at Moorer
Library Branch:
Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games
"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.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
The Reader’s Choice Book Club
Library Branch:
West Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (West)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us in the Meeting Room at West Regional Library! Join us in the Meeting Room at West Regional Library! Every third Tuesday we will meet for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books.
This month, we are discussing the book The River we Remember by William Kent Krueger.
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 6-11,
Teens
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
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.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Tabletop Games at Toulminville Branch
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch:
Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Games
Enjoy Tabletop games at the Toulminville Branch! Come challenge your gaming skills by playing “Tabletop” games for the day. We hope to see you there!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
West Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (West)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-11,
Teens
Library Branch:
Semmes Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11,
Teens
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 "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Great Movie Adventure- "Despicable Me 4"
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch:
Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Movies
Event Details:
Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
Saturday Crafternoon- Bad art day
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch:
Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room:
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Let’s enjoy making crafts together! Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.
It's a bad art day. Use a variety of supplies to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Acrylic paint will be used. Please dress appropriately.
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 6-11
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.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
A-Z Read with Me Storytime
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, games, activities, and more! This storytime is literacy-based and intended to help prepare your child to be a reader! Enjoy stories, songs, and making new friends! For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Lego Club at West
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch:
West Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (West)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
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!
If you have questions or need additional information, please email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8571.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children,
Ages 6-11
Library Branch:
Semmes Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group:
Children,
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Games
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Teen Dungeons and Dragons at Moorer
Library Branch:
Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games
"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.
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
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.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Create it, Build it, Play it!
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch:
Grand Bay Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Computer Education at Moorer
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Saraland Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Games
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.
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
Jan
24
2025
Fri
Arty Party
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
Where art meets fun! Join us in the Youth Programming Room as we experiment with different types of craft materials and let our inner artists shine! Bring your friends and celebrate the end of the week by doing art together or meet new friends while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. This program is best suited for ages 6 - 11.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
Jan
24
2025
Fri
Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch:
Semmes Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Classes
Sign up at Semmes for Guitar Lesson! Is your child interested in learning to play the guitar? Now's their chance! Join us in the Semmes Meeting Room for FREE lessons. Lesson books will be available. However, Please bring your own guitar. For children ages 6-11. Registration is required. To register and for more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.
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