EVENTS & CLASSES

Pajama Storytime & Holiday Event

Parkway Branch Library 1924-B Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL, United States

Holiday Fun at the Parkway Branch! Bring the children or just bring the entire family because "It's a family affair." Our guest will enjoy Holiday stories, songs, trivia, a tasty snack and more to kick off the holiday season. All are welcomed! However, registration is required for groups! To register or for more information, please […]

Event Series GED Classes at Main

GED Classes at Main

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

The Ben May Main Library is now offering GED classes!    Goodwill Gulf Coast is partnering with the library to offer small classes, tailored to YOU, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 4:30 in the Technology Center at the Ben Main May Library. Get set to soar!    You must sign up before joining the class. […]

Polar Express Pajama Party

Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library 601 Stanton Road, Mobile, AL, United States

All aboard the Polar Express! Enjoy a family fun night watching the Polar Express (PG: 1h 40m) with us at the Toulminville Branch for Christmas, while wearing your favorite holiday pajamas. We hope to see you there! For more information for this event please email mdavis@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4982.

Event Series Fun Friday Artspace

Fun Friday Artspace

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

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.

Barracoon and the Language of Kossula

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

“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 […]

The Most Elf-tastic Holiday Party

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

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 […]

By the “Book” Book Club

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

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 […]

Event Series Chess Club at West

Chess Club at West

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

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 […]

Classics and More Book Group

Online/Virtual AL, United States

  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.

Event Series Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

Parkway Branch Library 1924-B Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL, United States

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 […]

Event Series Tuesday Time Out Storytime at Grand Bay

Tuesday Time Out Storytime at Grand Bay

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

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.

The Reader’s Choice Book Club

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

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 […]

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