EVENTS & CLASSES

Event Series Take a Break Thursday

Take a Break Thursday

Ben May Main Library 701 Government Street, Mobile, AL, United States

Take a brain break.  Take a break on Thursday afternoons, & join us in the Youth Programming Room after school for fun with puzzles, games, crafting, and more. For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.

Bayside Book Club

Online/Virtual AL, United States

Zoom Book Club Meeting This month we’ll discuss, The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes. Use this link to join in and view the Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 989 6087 4315 | Passcode: 593781. For more information, call (251)494-4454 or email Ms. Fowler at bffowler12@aol.com.

An Evening with Michael Farris Smith

Ben May Main Library 701 Government Street, Mobile, AL, United States

A brief Friends of the Mobile Public Library Annual Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. followed by a discussion with the award-winning writer Michael Farris Smith. Mr. Smith's novels have appeared on Best of the Year lists with Esquire, NPR, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Oprah Magazine, Book Riot, and numerous other outlets, and have been named […]

An Evening with Michael Farris Smith

Online/Virtual AL, United States

A brief Friends of the Mobile Public Library Annual Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. followed by a discussion with the award-winning writer Michael Farris Smith. Mr. Smith's novels have appeared on Best of the Year lists with Esquire, NPR, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Oprah Magazine, Book Riot, and numerous other outlets, and have been named […]

Out of This World Book Club

Online/Virtual AL, United States

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 American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Click this link to join Zoom Discussion (Meeting ID:886 9478 9066 Pass code: 724085). For more information, email Ms. Stewart at […]

Event Series Saturday Anime Hangout

Saturday Anime Hangout

Semmes Regional Library 9150 Moffett Road, Semmes, AL, United States

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.

Event Series Family Research with the DAR

Family Research with the DAR

Local History & Genealogy 753 Government Street, Mobile, AL, United States

Family Research with DAR at Local History & Genealogy Learning about family history! Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the Local History and Genealogy Division to assist you with your questions and research concerning your ancestors. For more information, please email Ms. Theris-Boone at […]

Event Series Qigong for Beginners

Qigong for Beginners

Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library 4 S McGregor Ave, Mobile, AL, United States

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 […]

Event Series Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library 4 S McGregor Ave, Mobile, AL, United States

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. For more information, please email jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140.

Event Series BYOD: Bring Your Own Device

BYOD: Bring Your Own Device

West Regional Library 5555 Grelot Road, Mobile, AL, United States

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.

Event Series By the “Book” Book Club

By the “Book” Book Club

Grand Bay Library 10329 Freeland Ave, Grand Bay, AL, United States

Join us at the Grand Bay Library for By The "Book" Book club! Have you always wanted to join a book club, but hesitated because of assigned reading?  Bring your own book, discuss, and share recommendations! Each attendee will have a few minutes to discuss their book of choice and learn about new authors, titles, […]

Event Series Graphic Design with Canva for Beginners

Graphic Design with Canva for Beginners

Ben May Main Library 701 Government Street, Mobile, AL, United States

Graphic Design for Beginners! Need to learn to make a flyer for you business or community group? Join us upstairs in the Technology Room to learn the basics of using Canva – a free, web-based graphic design platform. Moderate level of computer skills required. Please make sure to create your Canva account before attending class. […]

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700 Government Street Mobile, Alabama 36602

(251) 340-1535

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