Lets craft and have fun together! Quick simple crafts for young and old. Participants can work with a partner or individually. We will also work all together to create paper quilts; a kindness craft; and more. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, please email Ms. Gert at glaffiette@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) […]
Beginners and experienced adult players welcome! Join us in the Meeting Room for this chess club designed for adults. Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. No experience is necessary - just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship! For more information, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4935.
Lego-building fun ideal for ages 6 to 11! Researchers have discovered that playing with LEGO bricks offers a full spectrum of benefits to the budding mind. These include math skills, spatial activities and early engineering skills. Special education specialists have recently begun to use LEGOs in schools to help children with Autism improve their their social communication. […]
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 […]
A hands-on introduction to polyrhythm, timing and listening while learning African and Afro Caribbean rhythms and their impact on popular music. The Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers (MAAD) was founded by Wayne Curtis. The MAAD group continues to travel around the Mobile area performing at several functions and will join us as we enjoy the sounds […]
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 […]
Join us in the West Regional Library Storytime Room for a Storytime for the whole family! Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word. Even after children learn to read by themselves, […]
Beginners and experienced players welcome! Join us at Semmes Regional Library for this chess club designed for children and teens ages 6 - 18. Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. No experience is necessary - just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship! For more information, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4935.
"From Preaching to Meddling is my story."- Francis X. Walter We will be discussing the autobiography of Francis X. Walter, From Preaching to Meddling: A White Minister in the Civil Rights Movement. Walter grew up in Mobile and became an Episcopal priest who participated in the struggle for racial justice and freedom in Alabama. This […]
"From Preaching to Meddling is my story."- Francis X. Walter We will be discussing the autobiography of Francis X. Walter, From Preaching to Meddling: A White Minister in the Civil Rights Movement. Walter grew up in Mobile and became an Episcopal priest who participated in the struggle for racial justice and freedom in Alabama. This […]
All Together Now for our I Read That Movie series. Each week will feature a film that showcases the themes of friendships, community, teamwork and are also based off books and stories you can find you on our library shelves. This Friday we will watch Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), (PG 127 mins.). It's […]
Fun with Arts & Crafts! Join us every Saturday to get creative and make a fun craft. This Saturday we will create an All About Me Journal! This program is ideal for children ages 6 - 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited though, and participation is on a first come, […]