Sharpen your edge with this month's reading challenge! Chess dates back to the 15th century and is still one of the world's most popular games today. Join us at one of our chess clubs or play with a friend to sharpen up your mental skills and have fun doing it! Participate in this month's reading […]
Schools of Hope! Come let this exhibit pique your interest in the impact an unexpected partnership made on an entire generation of African American families. The collaboration between German-Jewish American Businessman, Julius Rosenwald, president of Sears & Roebuck, and African American scholar, Booker T. Washington, head of the Tuskegee Institute, was responsible for the creation […]
Need help with your digital device? Bring your own tablet or phone and we will help you get our library apps and answer your questions. Please make sure your device is charged before the class starts. For additional information, please call (251) 340-8561 or email Jill Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org.
Join us at the Grand Bay Library for our first adult book club. Join us at the Grand Bay Library for our adult book club. We will be reading and discussing a selection of novels each month. This month we will discuss, Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. We hope to see you there! […]
It's building time! Come have fun and join us by challenging your building skills and create the tallest tower you can using plastic cups. We hope to see you there! For more information, call (251) 494-4982 or email Melissa Davis mdavis@mplonline.org.
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. For more information, […]
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. This program will ignite creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate the imagination! For more information, please email Ms. Dupree at fdupree@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-2207.
Gears! Gears! Gears! Gears are one of the best STEM learning toys young children can use. They encourage creative problem solving, spatial recognition, understanding of cause and effect, and so much more. Find out if you can get the gears to turn on your creation! We hope to see you there! For more information for […]
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 Wednesday theme is Dirt and Worms. This story time event is designed with preschool aged children in mind, but all ages are welcome! Space […]
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! For more information, please […]
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. For more information, please email jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4132.
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! For more information, please […]
Join us in the West Regional Library's Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language! Read and Sign (ASL) Storytime at West Regional Library Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 am. Join us in the Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language and for ages 3 - 5! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the […]
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 […]
‘Tis the season for coziness. Grab a blanket, your fluffy socks, and your favorite warm drink or snack! Hop into a reading nook and sink into a good book. Complete the challenge for a chance to win a handmade scarf and hat. Get the App or use the Website to participate in challenges and log your reading mobilepubliclibrary.beanstack.org. For […]
You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man! Chase our giant gingerbread man around the West Regional library. When you find him, take a selfie or just come to the desk and tell us where you found him. Prizes will be rewarded each time "Gingy" is found. The Gingerbread Man will be in a new […]
We have fun on Fridays! Please join us every other Fridays of fun art activities at the Moorer/Spring Hill Branch. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. For more information, please email jlee@mplonline.org, or call (251) 494-4132.
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 from making slime to creating "galaxies" in a jar! Suitable for ages 8-14. For more information, please email abroussard@mplonline.org, or call (251) 494-3684.
Strike up the fun! Playing memory games can improve other brain functions, such as attention, concentration, and focus. Join us a the Toulminville Branch by playing and testing your memorization skills. For more information for this event please email mdavis@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4982.
Book Worm Book Club at Ben May Main Library! Welcome early readers to your very own book club! We plan to share a story and get creative with a craft based on the book. Let's enjoy the love of reading and get creative together. This program is designed for young readers ages 5 - 8. […]
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! If you have […]
Supporting homeschool families at West Regional Library! Homeschool Connect at West Regional Library Supporting homeschool families! Homeschool families are encouraged to join us in the Meeting Room or fun and engaging monthly programs for the whole family. For more information, please email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8571.
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. For more information, […]
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. This program will ignite creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate the imagination! For more information, please email Ms. Dupree at fdupree@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-2207.
Bring your writing skills! Do you have boxes of family mementoes, journals, notebooks, letters, or photographs that have compelling stories behind them, stories you’d like to write and share with your family, members of your community or with the world? Have you conducted library research about your family or community? Whether you have an idea […]
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 Wednesday theme is Dirt and Worms. This story time event is designed with preschool aged children in mind, but all ages are welcome! Space […]
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! For more information, please […]
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! For more information, please […]
Join us in the West Regional Library's Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language! Read and Sign (ASL) Storytime at West Regional Library Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 am. Join us in the Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language and for ages 3 - 5! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the […]
Yoga for kids! Join us for Kids Yoga at the Mobile West Regional Library on Grelot, where young hearts and minds take center stage. Our classes are a delightful blend of fun and energy, infused with mindfulness games, rejuvenating breathing exercises, and a captivating story to wrap up the session. Parents are warmly invited to […]
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 Noble Mold by Kage Baker which is published by Clarkesworld here: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/baker_04_15_reprint/. Click this link to join Zoom Discussion (Meeting ID: 817 0629 5881, Passcode: […]
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. For more information or to register and reserve your […]
All aboard for movie day at the Semmes Regional Library! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas, relax and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate as we watch The Polar Express (PG: 1h 40m). Fun for the whole family! Groups are allowed, but registration is required. For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley atckelley@mplonline.org.
Time for some creative play at West Regional Library! Create! Play! Learn! at West Regional Library Time for some creative play! Join us in the Meeting Room for fun and learning! This program is designed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind and uses engaging activities to develop skills they will need when they start school! […]
It's Karaoke Time! Come and have fun singing your favorite songs with us at the Toulminville Branch! Kid's Bop Karaoke and is all the rave. We hope to see you there! For more information for this event please email mdavis@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4982.
Book Worm Book Club at Ben May Main Library! Welcome early readers to your very own book club! We plan to share a story and get creative with a craft based on the book. Let's enjoy the love of reading and get creative together. This program is designed for young readers ages 5 - 8. […]
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. For more information, […]
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 […]
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. This program will ignite creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate the imagination! For more information, please email Ms. Dupree at fdupree@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-2207.
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 Wednesday theme is Dirt and Worms. This story time event is designed with preschool aged children in mind, but all ages are welcome! Space […]
For The Polar Express Experience, bundle up in your pajamas! Meet at our train station to be greeted by conductors, holiday games, and a photo booth. Board the Polar Express (PG: 1h 40m) for a merry caroling session and a viewing of the film. Then disembark at the North Pole and receive a souvenir ornament […]
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! For more information, please […]
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! For more information, please […]
Join us in the West Regional Library's Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language! Read and Sign (ASL) Storytime at West Regional Library Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 am. Join us in the Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language and for ages 3 - 5! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the […]
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. For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.
We have fun on Fridays! Please join us every other Fridays of fun art activities at the Moorer/Spring Hill Branch. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. For more information, please email jlee@mplonline.org, or call (251) 494-4132.
“Derefo’ we makee de Affica where dey fetch us.” – Kossula, in Hurston’s Barracoon (68). In 1927, Zora Neale Hurston spent several months interviewing Oluale Kosssula, aka Cudjo Lewis, in Africatown, Alabama. She collected her notes into a manuscript, but when she sent it to a publisher, they wanted her to rewrite it “in language rather […]
Calling all elves! The Prep and Landing unit needs new recruits for the Kringle Academy and they want your help! Join us for the most “Elf-tastic” party where we will watch the movie Prep and Landing (PG| 22 mins, 2009) engage in elf spy training, and maybe solve a mystery or two. Best for elves […]
Join us at the Grand Bay Library for our first adult book club. Join us at the Grand Bay Library for our adult book club. We will be reading and discussing a selection of novels each month. This month we will discuss, A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flag. We hope to see you there! For […]
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! If you have […]
Zoom Book Club Meeting Topic of discussion is All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot. Click this link to join the Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 919 0758 1027, Passcode: 588295). For more information, please call (251) 340-1541 or email Mr. Cox at cecox@mplonline.org.
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 […]
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. This program will ignite creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate the imagination! For more information, please email Ms. Dupree at fdupree@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-2207.
At Christmas play and make good cheer. Come join us at the Moorer Branch with Prancer and Cupid as they help Santa celebrate with Holiday storytime and story related craft activities. For more information, please email Jaime Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4132.
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 Wednesday theme is Dirt and Worms. This story time event is designed with preschool aged children in mind, but all ages are welcome! Space […]
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! For more information, please […]
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. For more information, please email jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4132.
Have Some Holiday Cheer! Join us at the Ben May Main Library for some holiday fun. At 2:00 – 2:30- Build an awesome Ice Cream Sunday like Kevin does in the movie! Use our Marble Maze game, LEGOs, and other building materials to see if you are as clever as Kevin. Then at 2:30-4:30 - […]
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. For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.
Life is about using the whole box of crayons. Adult coloring is a great way to improve brain function, reduce anxiety, and exercise your creativity. Join us for an adult coloring session to meet new people and give the hobby a try. Supplies will be provided, or you may bring your own. For more information, […]
Welcome teens to the world of anime and manga at Semmes Regional Library! Join us every month in the meeting room for anime movies and shows, games, manga and more. Teens ages 12-18 welcome. For more information, please email ckelley@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4935.
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. For more information or to register and reserve your […]
Happy Holidays! To help little ones ring in the New Year, the West Regional Youth department will have bags with crafts related to New Year's Eve available December 27th starting at 9am. These bags will only be available while supplies last, so please make sure to stop by to pick up your bag from the […]
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 Wednesday theme is Dirt and Worms. This story time event is designed with preschool aged children in mind, but all ages are welcome! Space […]
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! For more information, please […]
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! For more information, please […]
Join us in the West Regional Library's Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language! Read and Sign (ASL) Storytime at West Regional Library Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 am. Join us in the Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language and for ages 3 - 5! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the […]
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 […]
Every person has a rich history and unique stories to tell — dive deeper into your own this winter! Explore topics like family, history, and identity while reading Where We Come From, a poetic picture book for all ages written by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sun Yung Shin, and Diane Wilson and illustrated by Dion […]
Join us for the Ebony Moments Book Club, Book Title, As The Wicked Watch by Tamron Hall. When crime reporter Jordan Manning leaves her hometown in Texas to take a job at a television station in Chicago, she’s one step closer to her dream: a coveted anchor chair on a national network. For more information, […]
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. For more information, please email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8571.
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. This program will ignite creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate the imagination! For more information, please email Ms. Dupree at fdupree@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-2207.
Interested in Historical Fiction? Join the A Page in Time Book Club at West Regional Library! This month’s topic of discussion is Two Wars and a Wedding by Lauren Willig. This book club is intended for adults ages 19 & up. For more information, email meli@mplonline.org or call (251)340-8590
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. For more information, please email jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4132.
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. […]
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! For more information, please […]
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! For more information, please […]
Join us in the West Regional Library's Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language! Read and Sign (ASL) Storytime at West Regional Library Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 am. Join us in the Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language and for ages 3 - 5! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the […]
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. For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.
Welcome to the Monthly Saturday Specials! Join us for a cozy book-to-a-movie-themed morning at the library. Come dressed in your comfiest pajamas as we explore a movie based on a favorite book in the Youth Programming Room. This month join us and watch Mr. Popper’s Penguins . We plan to enjoy themed activities and snacks! […]
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. For more information or to register and reserve your […]
Hey, Barbie! Did you miss Barbie in the theaters? Come join us at West Regional Library for Barbie PG-13, popcorn and photo ops and lots of Barbie fun! Synopsis: Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance […]