A virtual genealogy workshop on Zoom! Join us for a virtual genealogy workshop on researching your African American ancestors, presented by professional genealogist and MAAGHS President Mary Jones-Fitts. This workshop is presented in partnership with the Mobile Branch of Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), Mobile African American Genealogical & […]
Fun with Arts & Crafts! Join us every Saturday to get creative and make a fun craft. With this week's program participants will create a cute winter cap with a white crayon and watercolors. This program is ideal for children ages 6 - 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited though, […]
Free in-person tax help with AARP AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax preparation for individuals with no limits on age or income. They will be available every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Ben May Main Library Meeting Room until April 12. No appointment necessary, walk-ins are welcome. Please be […]
Virtual - Twitch TV Join us on Twitch for games and chatting about the library and other topics! Watch Live at https://www.twitch.tv/mobilepubliclibrary. For more information please email the Main Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-1458.
Book Worm Book Club at Ben May Main Library Welcome early readers to your very own book club! We plan to read a book together, then do some activities and crafts based on the book. A different beginning reader book series will be featured each week. You might find your next favorite series! This program […]
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 […]
Craft a No-Sew T-Shirt Dog Toy at Semmes Regional Library. Come join us in the meeting room as we celebrate "National Love Your Pet Day." Get creative and learn to make no-sew t-shirt dog toys for your pooch. This program is intended for 8 -14 years old, but all are welcome with caregiver's supervision. For […]
Zoom Book Club Meeting Topic of discussion is The Promise of the Pelican by Roy Hoffman. 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 […]
Sparking curiosity and stimulating imaginations! Encourage and help develop children's love for reading books through stories, singing, rhyming and with recognition of things that are new and familiar. For more information, please call (251)494-4982.
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.