“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.
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, Profiles in Ignorance, by […]
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.
Budding artists and passion painters! Please join us at the Grand Bay Library for our Paint and Sip get together. It’s a social outing to mix and mingle with friends or meet new ones while you paint and sip. A variety of snacks and drinks including tea, coffee, juice, and soda will be provided. Only […]
Season’s Greetings! Join us at West Regional Library as we repurpose book pages into a variety of ornaments. Registration is required! To register for this event, please use this form: https://forms.office.com/r/hCLHLJ00Mh, or email Jthomas2@mplonline.org. For more information, please email jthomas2@mplonline.org or call 251-340-1589.
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, please email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8571 for more information.