Learn more about Down the Bay History! Children who grew up Down the Bay, the area south of Government Street, have fond memories of the neighborhood. Learn more about growing up in the community through oral history interviews from the Down the Bay Oral History Project and artifacts from the I-10 Mobile River Bridge Archaeology […]
Do you believe in ghosts or phantoms ? "Perhaps you should. Please join Commedia del Arte Traveling Players for a hilarious hair raising comedy. Come dressed for the opera.Written and directed by Shari Prestwood Phantom Curses the Opera is an original satire based on the novel By Gaston Leroux Much to the Phantom's dismay his […]
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. […]
Book Worm Book Club at Ben May Main Library! Welcome early readers to your very own book club! We plan to share a story and get creative with a craft based on the book. Let's enjoy the love of reading and get creative together. This program is designed for young readers ages 5 - 8. […]
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, […]
Anime newcomers are welcome! Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games. For more information, please email Teen Services at teenservices@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-1499.
Creative hands at work! Join us in the Mrs. Emma Study Room to work on your Cross Stitch projects, and chat with fellow crafters. Beginners are welcome! If you would like to learn to Cross Stitch, we’d be happy to teach you. Come create unique art of your favorite tv shows, holidays, animes, kpop and […]
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.
Welcome to the Monthly Saturday Specials! Join us for a cozy book-to-a-movie-themed morning at the library. Come dressed in your comfiest pajamas as we explore a movie based on a favorite book in the Youth Programming Room. This month lets have a Star Wars Party and watch Star Wars: A New Hope . We plan […]
We have the solutions you need. Have technology questions? We have answers! We can help you solve basic tech questions concerning email, Word, and more. Feel free to bring personal computers, tablets, and phones. Please make sure devices are fully charged. Registration is recommended! For information, please call 251-340-1458 or email at wjohnson@mplonline.org.
Book Worm Book Club at Ben May Main Library! Welcome early readers to your very own book club! We plan to share a story and get creative with a craft based on the book. Let's enjoy the love of reading and get creative together. This program is designed for young readers ages 5 - 8. […]
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, […]
Let’s have fun with DIAMONDS! Diamond pod art is the “New” paint-by-numbers! Join us for a relaxing, fun time in Mrs. Emma Study Room as we create colorful diamond designed coasters, refrigerator magnets and hanging art work! For more information please email scoleman@mplonline.org, or call 251-340-1478.
Anime newcomers are welcome! Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games. For more information, please email Teen Services at teenservices@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-1499.
Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting? Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things knit and crochet. Whether you're just beginning or an expert, all are welcome to join! Registration is recommended! For information, please call 251-340-1458 or […]
Take a brain break with us in the Youth Programming Room after school. Celebrate the end of the school year with an End of School Year party! Join us as we enjoy puzzles, games, crafting, and more. The Center for Archeological Studies will also join us for Hands-on Activities. You can also pre-register for the […]
"Hammerin' Hank"- A legend in the making! For many baseball fans of a certain age, it's hard to believe that a half-century has passed since "Hammerin' Hank" Aaron did what was believed at the time to be unthinkable. But, when Aaron surpassed Babe Ruth in 1974 to become the all-time Major League Baseball home run […]
Calling all Teens! Join us in the Teen Area at Ben May Main for Teen Game hour! For more information, please call 251-340-1458 or email the Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org.
We want to help you succeed! Join us in the Technology room at the Ben May Main Library to learn about Job Searching tools and online applications. Email Address required. Group registration is recommended! To register or for more information, please email the 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! Book Worm Book Club will celebrate the end of the school year with an End of School Year party! Enjoy a book, snacks, crafting, and more! This program is designed for young readers ages 5 - 8. […]
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, […]
Join us for a movie and a snack! Celebrate the end of the school year with a morning filled with popcorn and the film PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, (2023). Movie Synopsis: When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For […]
Anime newcomers are welcome! Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games. For more information, please email Teen Services at teenservices@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-1499.
Each month we'll take a look at a new craft! This month's craft is Macramé! Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Study Room to craft and chat. Beginner's are welcome. Pick up a free “Make and Take” kit. This class is designed for adults and teens but children accompanied by adults are also welcome. Registration […]
Learn about Mobile Bay History! For the past few years, archaeologists and oral historians from the University of South Alabama have been recording the history of Down the Bay, the neighborhood south of Government Street. Please join us in Bernheim Hall to learn the latest updates on the ongoing work for the Down the Bay […]
Introduction to Microsoft Excel for adults! Join us upstairs in the Technology Room to learn Microsoft Excel Basics. This class is designed to introduce the layout and beginning functions of working with spreadsheets, such as inserting and deleting data, auto sum and working with the fill handle Registration is recommended! To register or for more […]
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, […]
Anime newcomers are welcome! Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games. For more information, please email Teen Services at teenservices@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-1499.
Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting? Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things knit and crochet. Whether you're just beginning or an expert, all are welcome to join! Registration is recommended! For information, please call 251-340-1458 or […]
Show off your adventure through art! Submit your art featuring adventures of all types to the library to win a prize at the end of summer! Submissions must be made by teens ages 12 to 18. Submissions start on May 25th, Last day to submit will be June 29th, and the announcement of the winner […]
Calling all Teens! Join us in the Teen Area at Ben May Main for Teen Game hour! For more information, please call 251-340-1458 or email the Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org.
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, […]
Anime newcomers are welcome! Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games. For more information, please email Teen Services at teenservices@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-1499.
Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join us at the Ben May Main Library and our community partners as we kick off our Summer Library Celebration and celebrate our community with fun activities, music, and much more! Our theme this summer is "Adventure Begins At Your Library!" We are delighted to have groups from across Mobile […]