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Wednesday May 15, 2013 - Saturday June 1, 2013			Go To Top
		Join The Big Library Read
		Thousands of library patrons around the world are participating in the first ever Big Library Read of an eBook, and you are invited to join in the fun May 15 – June 1. All participants can check out the eBook at the same time! The book is available from Overdrive May 15 - June 1 at http://mpl.lib.overdrive.com with NO HOLDS or WAITING LIST! The Four Corners of the Sky is master storyteller Michael Malone's novel of love, secrets, and the mysterious bonds of families. Malone brings characters to life as only he can, exploring the questions that defy easy answers: Is love a choice or a calling? Why do the ties of family bind so tightly? And is forgiveness a gift to others...or a gift we give ourselves? Malone's latest is a satisfying tale of crime and death foretold that blends hints of The Great Santini, Top Gun and Fried Green Tomatoes with copious draughts of Shakespeare. Navy pilot Annie Peregrine Goode is a tough customer, but easy on the eyes. (Isn't that always the way?) Annie comes home for her 26th birthday to her doting aunt and uncle in Emerald, NC, exactly where her con man father, Jack Peregrine, left her 19 years earlier. But Jack's urgent message that he's dying and needs Annie to fly his old Piper Warrior to St. Louis upends her life. Annie agrees, hoping finally to learn the name of her mother. Michael Malone is the author of ten novels, a collection of short stories, and two works of nonfiction. Educated at UNC and at Harvard, he is now a professor in Theater Studies at Duke University. Among his prizes are the Edgar, the O. Henry, the Writers Guild Award, and the Emmy. He lives in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with his wife.
Wednesday May 22, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Preparing Students for the GED Tests Free Assessment Testing at the Library
		The Bishop State Community College Adult Education Program is a comprehensive educational program aimed at preparing adults age seventeen and over for the American Council of Education’s GED Tests. To enroll in this program all individuals must take the TABE Assessment Test to determine a student’s grade level prior to enrolling in Adult Education Classes. The staff from Bishop State will offer a free TABE Assessment Test at the Library. For more information or to register for this test, please call 251-662-5370.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	9:30 AM	Basics of Excel II
		The very basics of Office Excel spreadsheet software - Part II. Call 208-7079 for more information.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	9:30 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Click Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 340-8561 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: West Regional Branch
Thursday May 23, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	ReferenceUSA - Jobseekers Workshop
		ReferenceUSA is a searchable database of information for millions of U.S. companies and people. Bill Carlson from ReferenceUSA will host a workshop for anyone looking for jobs. Learn how to seek out information on jobs and industries, find business opportunities, and so much more. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 340-8561.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	6:00 PM	Advanced Word
		Advanced Word - Class for experienced Word users who are interested in learning more. This class uses Microsoft Word 2007. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	6:00 PM	Family Feature Film - Here Comes the Boom
		In this comedy former collegiate wrestler, Scott Voss is now a 42-year-old, apathetic biology teacher in a failing high school. When cutbacks threaten the school's music program and its teacher, Scott springs into action. He dusts off his long-unused wrestling skills and earns money for the program by moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter. Though the school nurse thinks he's crazy, Scott gains something he never expected, and the school rallies behind him. The film runs 105 minutes and is rated PG. Children are encouraged to bring their pillows and blankets. For more information please call 675-2879.
		Location: Saraland Public Library
Wednesday May 29, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Surfing the Net
		Surfing The Net: Learn how to use the Internet and get the BEST info out there. Basic computer knowledge required. Call 340-8561 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: West Regional Branch
Thursday May 30, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM	Basics of Powerpoint
		The basics of Office 2007 Powerpoint presentation software. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Saturday June 1, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Meet the Author - Joe Cuhaj
		Alabama author Joe Cuhaj will attend the Summer Library Program Kick Off and share tips from his new book, Best Tent Camping, Alabama: your car-camping guide to scenic beauty, the sounds of nature, and an escape from civilization. For more information, please call 470-7770. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: Moorer/Spring Hill Branch

	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Extravagant Readers Book Club - Ages 18 and Up
		Young Adult/Adult Book Club This month's topics of discussion are A House Divided by Kimberla Lawson Roby and Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander Find out more about A House Divided and Proof of Heaven , find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 438-7075. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Monday June 3, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club - Children ages 10 & Up
		Chess club with Graham Ritchie and Dennis Guion. Learn to play chess or improve your chess skills. Come enjoy the fun! For more information please call the Children's Department at 340-8571.
		Location: West Regional Branch

Tuesday June 4, 2013			Go To Top
	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Gaming Tournament
		Teens & Tweens - Show off your talent and skills in a relaxed environment. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 340-8571 or 8572.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club with Coach Nick Elmes
		Chess club for ages 7 and above. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Registration is not required. For more information please call the Children's Department at 208-7086.
		Location: Ben May Main Library
Wednesday June 5, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. This class uses Microsoft Word 2007. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	9:30 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 208-7079 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	10:00 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Click Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 438-7075 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Thursday June 6, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM	Basics of Excel I
		The very basics of Office 2007 Excel spreadsheet software - Part I. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	6:00 PM	Family Game Night - For Toddlers to Adults
		Join us for an evening of old-fashioned, family fun! The library will provide a variety of board games, card games and puzzles . For more information please call 675-2879
		Location: Saraland Public Library
Monday June 10, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club - Children ages 10 & Up
		Chess club with Graham Ritchie and Dennis Guion. Learn to play chess or improve your chess skills. Come enjoy the fun! For more information please call the Children's Department at 340-8571.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	5:30 PM	Family Feature Film - Frankenweenie
		This film is a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor's fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new "leash on life" can be monstrous. The film runs 87 minutes and is rated PG. For more information please call 438-7075.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Tuesday June 11, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	American Girl Book Club - Children ages 7 - 12
		Explore America through the eyes of a different American Girl from the popular book series. In addition to the book discussions, there will be activities, crafts, and snacks. Lots to learn and opportunities to make new friends! Josefina is the focus of today's program. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call the Children's Department at 340-8571. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club with Coach Nick Elmes
		Chess club for ages 7 and above. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Registration is not required. For more information please call the Children's Department at 208-7086.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	6:00 PM	Mysteries @ Moorer - Book Club
		Calling all Mystery Lovers! Tonight we will discuss The Samurai's Daughter by Sujata Massey. Summary: Antiques dealer Rei Shimura becomes involved in her lawyer boyfriend's class action lawsuit on behalf of Asian nationals forced to perform slave labor during World War II, an effort that reveals suspicious facts about Rei's family. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call Kay at 470-7770. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: Moorer/Spring Hill Branch


	6:30 PM	A Page in Time Book Club
		Enjoy Historical fiction? Please come to our book club, A Page in Time. This month's topic of discussion is When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka. Summary: A story told from five different points of view, chronicles the experiences of Japanese Americans caught up in the nightmare of the World War II internment camps. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, contact Michele Eli at 340-8561. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Wednesday June 12, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Advanced Word
		Advanced Word - Class for experienced Word users who are interested in learning more. This class uses Microsoft Word 2007. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	2:30 PM	Looking For Grants
		Michael Reimer, Grant Collection Supervisor, will conduct an orientation class focused on looking for grants in the West Regional Computer Lab. Mr. Reimer will demonstrate two computer programs and a number of books that list grants. Registration is required due to the limited amount of computer workstations. For additional information or to register, please call the Reference Department at 340-8561 or e-mail westref@mplonline.org. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: West Regional Branch

	6:00 PM	Surfing the Net
		Surfing The Net: Learn how to use the Internet and get the BEST info out there. Basic computer knowledge required. Call 208-7079 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Ben May Main Library
Thursday June 13, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM	Basics of Excel II
		The very basics of Office 2007 Excel spreadsheet software - Part II. Excel Basics I is required before taking Excel Basics II. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	6:00 PM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. Call 208-7079 for more information.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	6:00 PM	Ebony Moments Book Club
		Ebony Moments is a book discussion designed to increase the awareness of African-American authors, both past and present, and to promote the love of reading for all. This month’s topic of discussion is Almost Doesn't Count by Angela Winters. Summary: In the elite circle of movers and shakers in Washington, D.C., three ambitious women must deal with conniving exes, power hungry bosses, dangerous enemies and secrets that just won't stay hidden as they make their way to the top. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information contact Betty Kidd at 470-7766. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	6:00 PM	Family Feature Film - How to Eat Fried Worms
		Based on the hugely popular Thomas Rockwell book, 11-year-old Billy accidentally challenges the school bully on the first day of school. In order to earn the respect of his new classmates, Billy accepts the cuisine-challenged dare of eating ten worms in one day. The film runs 98 minutes and is rated PG. Children are encouraged to bring their pillows and blankets. For more information please call 675-2879.
		Location: Saraland Public Library
Saturday June 15, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Broadband 101 - Workshop
		Join Jim Todd, County Extension Coordinator with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System Mobile County Office as he discusses the various tools and resources of Broadband - What is Broadband and how can it be used to improve our everyday lives? The topic of discussion is E-Home. Learn how Broadband can be used to manage our households and families. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the workshop please call 251-340-8561. To find out more about Broadband and the various modules, please visit www.aces.edu/boostingbroadband.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Family Research
		Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the Local History and Genealogy Division from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to assist you with your questions and research for documentation concerning your ancestors. For more information call 208-7093.
		Location: Local History & Genealogy

	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Just 4 Us Book Club - Teens, ages 13 - 17
		This month's topic of discussion is Grace, Gold and Glory by Gabrielle Douglas. Summary: The Olympic gold medalist shares the story of her life and how her faith allowed her to persevere and reach her dreams. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 438-7075. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Monday June 17, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club - Children ages 10 & Up
		Chess club with Graham Ritchie and Dennis Guion. Learn to play chess or improve your chess skills. Come enjoy the fun! For more information please call the Children's Department at 340-8571.
		Location: West Regional Branch


	6:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Poetry Enthusiasts
		Join members of Spoken Word of Mobile for an evening of poetry readings at the Toulminville Branch. Students and adults are encouraged to share readings of their own works or works from their favorite poets. For more information call 438-7075. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Tuesday June 18, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Basics of Powerpoint
		The basics of Office 2007 Powerpoint presentation software. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	1:00 PM	The Reader's Choice Book Club
		Join us every third Tuesday for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books. This month's topic of discussion is The Good Dream by Donna VanLiere. Summary: When Ivorie Walker discovers a feral boy stealing from her garden, she reaches out to uncover where he comes from only to encounter fierce resistance from the town. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 208-7097. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Gaming Tournament
		Teens & Tweens - Show off your talent and skills in a relaxed environment. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 340-8571 or 8572.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club with Coach Nick Elmes
		Chess club for ages 7 and above. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Registration is not required. For more information please call the Children's Department at 208-7086.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	6:30 PM	Email Basics - Exploring the Basic Functions of Email
		Are you new to email or looking to learn more about this essential communication tool? Join local IT professional, Jake Beaton for a hands-on look at the basics of email communication in a friendly, casual environment. No email address needed. Students must register in advance. For more information or to register, please call 340-8561. image c. Can Stock Photo
		Location: West Regional Branch
Wednesday June 19, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Basics of Powerpoint
		The basics of Office 2007 Powerpoint presentation software. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	9:30 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 208-7079 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	10:00 AM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. Call 438-7075 for more information.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Thursday June 20, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM	Matinee at the Main - The Lion King
		A talented crew of more than 600 artists, painters, designers and technicians worked more than three years to bring this spectacular story of the heroic lion Simba to the silver screen. A who’s who of Hollywood voices that includes Mathew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, Whoopi Goldberg and James Earl Jones, bring all of the colorful characters to life. The film runs 87 minutes and is rated G. For more information please call 208-7097.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	6:00 PM	Bayside Book Club
		This month's topic of discussion is Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver. Summary: Wildlife biologist Deanna is caught off guard by an intrusive young hunter, while bookish city wife Lusa finds herself facing a difficult identity choice, and elderly neighbors find attraction at the height of a long-standing feud. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, contact Betty Fowler at 476-2600 or email bffowler12@aol.com. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: Parkway Branch

	6:00 PM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Click Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 340-8561 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: West Regional Branch

Monday June 24, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club - Children ages 10 & Up
		Chess club with Graham Ritchie and Dennis Guion. Learn to play chess or improve your chess skills. Come enjoy the fun! For more information please call the Children's Department at 340-8571.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Tuesday June 25, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Basics of Excel I
		The very basics of Office Excel spreadsheet software - Part I. Call 208-7079 for more information.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Military Next Steps - Dale Callahan
		Currently serving in the military or reserves but concerned about the effects of sequestration? Wondering what is the next step in your career?” Dale Callahan, Ph.D., author of Resumes are Worthless will help you determine the next move that is right for you. Topics include: How your military skills can translate to a civilian job; How to uncover hidden job opportunities; How to get directly to the person that is hiring. Registration is required. For more information or to register please call 251-208-7079 or 251-208-7085. This program will be held in the Armbrecht/Briskman Meeting Room.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	American Girl Book Club - Children ages 7 - 12
		Explore America through the eyes of a different American Girl from the popular book series. In addition to the book discussions, there will be activities, crafts, and snacks. Lots to learn and opportunities to make new friends! Molly is the focus of today's program. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call the Children's Department at 340-8571. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club with Coach Nick Elmes
		Chess club for ages 7 and above. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Registration is not required. For more information please call the Children's Department at 208-7086.
		Location: Ben May Main Library
Wednesday June 26, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Basics of Excel II
		The very basics of Office Excel spreadsheet software - Part II. Call 208-7079 for more information.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	9:30 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Click Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 340-8561 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: West Regional Branch
Thursday June 27, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM	Family Feature Film - Monsters, Inc.
		This animated feature from the creators of Toy Story shows us the life behind the scenes of things that go bump in the night. The film runs 89 minutes and is rated G. Children are encouraged to bring their pillows and blankets. For more information please call 675-2879.
		Location: Saraland Public Library

	6:00 PM	Surfing the Net
		Surfing The Net: Learn how to use the Internet and get the BEST info out there. Basic computer knowledge required. Call 340-8561 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: West Regional Branch
Saturday June 29, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Recording Family Histories
		This class is designed for experienced researchers as well as beginning genealogists. Participants will learn techniques for recording their family histories in written and oral forms. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the workshop please call 208-7093.
		Location: Local History & Genealogy

	10:30 AM	Something Special - Recycled Robots
		We will read Cookiebot! and then make our own robots from recycled materials. Registration is required for groups. For more information or to register, please call 470-7770 or email mlmref@mplonline.org. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: Moorer/Spring Hill Branch
Monday July 1, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club - Children ages 10 & Up
		Chess club with Graham Ritchie and Dennis Guion. Learn to play chess or improve your chess skills. Come enjoy the fun! For more information please call the Children's Department at 340-8571.
		Location: West Regional Branch

Tuesday July 2, 2013			Go To Top
	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Gaming Tournament
		Teens & Tweens - Show off your talent and skills in a relaxed environment. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 340-8571 or 8572.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club with Coach Nick Elmes
		Chess club for ages 7 and above. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Registration is not required. For more information please call the Children's Department at 208-7086.
		Location: Ben May Main Library
Wednesday July 3, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 208-7079 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Ben May Main Library
Monday July 8, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club - Children ages 10 & Up
		Chess club with Graham Ritchie and Dennis Guion. Learn to play chess or improve your chess skills. Come enjoy the fun! For more information please call the Children's Department at 340-8571.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	5:30 PM	Family Feature Film - Rise of the Guardians
		When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world. The film runs 97 minutes and is rated PG. For more information please call 438-7075.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Tuesday July 9, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	American Girl Book Club - Children ages 7 - 12
		Explore America through the eyes of a different American Girl from the popular book series. In addition to the book discussions, there will be activities, crafts, and snacks. Lots to learn and opportunities to make new friends! Kit is the focus of today's program. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call the Children's Department at 340-8571. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Chess Club with Coach Nick Elmes
		Chess club for ages 7 and above. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Registration is not required. For more information please call the Children's Department at 208-7086.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	6:00 PM	Mysteries @ Moorer - Book Club
		Calling all Mystery Lovers! Tonight we will discuss The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie King. Summary: When Mary Russell meets famous detective Sherlock Holmes, she discovers that he is also a beekeeper. Soon she finds herself on the trail of kidnappers and discovers a plot to kill both Holmes and herself. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call Kay at 470-7770.
		Location: Moorer/Spring Hill Branch

	6:30 PM	A Page in Time Book Club
		Enjoy Historical fiction? Please come to our book club, A Page in Time. This month's topic of discussion is The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty. Summary: A novel about the friendship between an adolescent, pre-movie-star Louise Brooks, and the 36-year-old woman who chaperones her to New York City for a summer, in 1922, and how it changes both their lives. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, contact Michele Eli at 340-8561. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Wednesday July 10, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Surfing the Net
		Surfing The Net: Learn how to use the Internet and get the BEST info out there. Basic computer knowledge required. Call 340-8561 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: West Regional Branch

	10:00 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Click Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 438-7075 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Toulminville Branch

	6:00 PM	Surfing the Net
		Surfing The Net: Learn how to use the Internet and get the BEST info out there. Basic computer knowledge required. Call 208-7079 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Ben May Main Library

Thursday July 11, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. Call 208-7079 for more information.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	6:00 PM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. This class uses Microsoft Word 2007. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	6:00 PM	Ebony Moments Book Club
		Ebony Moments is a book discussion designed to increase the awareness of African-American authors, both past and present, and to promote the love of reading for all. This month’s topic of discussion is The Other Side of Dare by Vanessa Davis Griggs. Summary: Determined to adopt Jasmine Noble, who is currently in the custody of an ex-stripper, Paris Simmons-Holyfield, met with resistance from both her husband and her father, is plunged into a reality that is far more scandalous than she ever could imagined. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information contact Betty Kidd at 470-7766.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	6:00 PM	Family Feature Film - Oz the Great and Powerful
		When Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora, Evanora and Glinda, who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. The film runs 130 minutes and is rated PG. Children are encouraged to bring their pillows and blankets. For more information please call 675-2879.
		Location: Saraland Public Library
Saturday July 13, 2013			Go To Top
	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Extravagant Readers Book Club - Ages 18 and Up
		Young Adult/Adult Book Club This month's topics of discussion are Wash by Margaret Wrinkle and Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Find out more about Wash and Wild, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 438-7075. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Monday July 15, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Poetry Enthusiasts
		Join members of Spoken Word of Mobile for an evening of poetry readings at the Toulminville Branch. Students and adults are encouraged to share readings of their own works or works from their favorite poets. For more information call 438-7075. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Tuesday July 16, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Basics of Powerpoint
		The basics of Office 2007 Powerpoint presentation software. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Budgeting Workshop with Pamela Ware
		Saving, Spending and Starting from Scratch. Learn basic money management techniques and strategies to get you on the road to success. Facilitator is Pamela G. Ware, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Mobile Works. . Registration is required. For more information or to register for the workshop please call 251-208-7078 or 251-208-7085. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	1:00 PM	The Reader's Choice Book Club
		Join us every third Tuesday for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books. This month's topic of discussion is The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout. Summary: Catalyzed by a nephew's thoughtless prank, a pair of brothers confront painful psychological issues surrounding the freak accident that killed their father when they were boys, a loss linked to a heartbreaking deception that shaped their personal and professional lives. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 208-7097.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Wednesday July 17, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. This class uses Microsoft Word 2007. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	9:30 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 208-7079 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Ben May Main Library
Thursday July 18, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Resume Writing - Pamela Ware
		Making a first impression with employers takes on a new meaning in today’s job market. Oftentimes, the first point of contact is your resume. Learn strategies to making a great first impression by writing a winning resume and cover letter that appeals to potential employers and get the phones to ringing. Facilitator is Pamela G. Ware, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Mobile Works. Registration is required. For more information or to register please call 251-208-7079 or 251-208-7085.
		Location: Ben May Main Library


	1:00 PM	Matinee at the Main - Searching for Sugarman
		In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez was a Detroit folksinger who had a short-lived recording career. Unknown to him, his musical story continued in South Africa where he became a pop music icon. Long rumored there to be dead, two fans, record store owner StephenSegerman and journalist Craig Bartholomew-Strydom, decided to seek out the truth of his fate. The film runs 86 minutes and is rated PG-13 for brief strong language and some drug references. For more information please call 208-7097.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	6:00 PM	Bayside Book Club
		This month's topic of discussion is Private by James Patterson. Summary: Former CIA agent Jack Morgan inherits his father's elite Los Angeles detective agency and along with it such cases as an NFL gambling scandal, eighteen unsolved schoolgirl slayings, and the murder of his best friend's wife. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, contact Betty Fowler at 476-2600 or email bffowler12@aol.com. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: Parkway Branch

	6:00 PM	Advanced Word
		Advanced Word - Class for experienced Word users who are interested in learning more. This class uses Microsoft Word 2007. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Saturday July 20, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Broadband 101 - Workshop
		Join Jim Todd, County Extension Coordinator with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System Mobile County Office as he discusses the various tools and resources of Broadband - What is Broadband and how can it be used to improve our everyday lives? The topic of discussion is E-Workforce. Learn about online workforce development opportunities and resources for workers and trainers. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the workshop please call 251-340-8561. To find out more about Broadband and the various modules, please visit www.aces.edu/boostingbroadband.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Family Research
		Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the Local History and Genealogy Division from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to assist you with your questions and research for documentation concerning your ancestors. For more information call 208-7093.
		Location: Local History & Genealogy
Tuesday July 23, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Basics of Excel I
		The very basics of Office Excel spreadsheet software - Part I. Call 208-7079 for more information.
		Location: Ben May Main Library
Wednesday July 24, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Advanced Word
		Advanced Word - Class for experienced Word users who are interested in learning more. This class uses Microsoft Word 2007. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	9:30 AM	Basics of Excel II
		The very basics of Office Excel spreadsheet software - Part II. Call 208-7079 for more information.
		Location: Ben May Main Library

	10:00 AM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. Call 438-7075 for more information.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Thursday July 25, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM	Basics of Powerpoint
		The basics of Office 2007 Powerpoint presentation software. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	6:00 PM	Family Feature Film - Jack the Giant Slayer
		This film tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. The film runs 114 minutes and is rated PG-13. Children are encouraged to bring their pillows and blankets. For more information please call 675-2879.
		Location: Saraland Public Library
Saturday July 27, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM	Something Special - Garden Bingo
		Lets make our own unique Bingo game with garden pictures – then we will play for prizes. Registration is required for groups. For more information or to register, please call 470-7770 or email mlmref@mplonline.org.
		Location: Moorer/Spring Hill Branch


	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Just 4 Us Book Club - Teens, ages 13 - 17
		This month's topic of discussion is Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Summary: When high school student Clay Jenkins receives a box in the mail containing thirteen cassette tapes recorded by his classmate Hannah, who committed suicide, he spends a bewildering and heartbreaking night crisscrossing their town, listening to Hannah's voice recounting the events leading up to her death. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 438-7075. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Wednesday July 31, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Basics of Powerpoint
		The basics of Office 2007 Powerpoint presentation software. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Thursday August 1, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM	Basics of Excel I
		The very basics of Office 2007 Excel spreadsheet software - Part I. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Wednesday August 7, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Click Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 340-8561 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: West Regional Branch

	10:00 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Click Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 438-7075 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Thursday August 8, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM	Basics of Excel II
		The very basics of Office 2007 Excel spreadsheet software - Part II. Excel Basics I is required before taking Excel Basics II. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	6:00 PM	Ebony Moments Book Club
		Ebony Moments is a book discussion designed to increase the awareness of African-American authors, both past and present, and to promote the love of reading for all. This month’s topic of discussion is If I can't Have You by Mary B. Morrison. Summary: The owner of a multi-million-dollar multimedia firm, Madison Tyler enjoys her no-strings-attached relationship with Granville Washington, but when she tries to break things off, he refuses to let her go and will do whatever it takes to make her see that he is the perfect man for her. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information contact Betty Kidd at 470-7766.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Saturday August 10, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM	Something Special - Toy Boat Special
		Join us for a reading of Toy Boat by Randall de Seve. After the reading we will make our own toy boats and try to sail them. Registration is required for groups. For more information or to register, please call 470-7770 or email mlmref@mplonline.org.
		Location: Moorer/Spring Hill Branch
Tuesday August 13, 2013			Go To Top
	6:30 PM	A Page in Time Book Club
		Enjoy Historical fiction? Please come to our book club, A Page in Time. This month's topic of discussion is Nightwoods by Charles Frazier. Summary: Named the guardian of her murdered sister's troubled twins, Luce struggles to build a family with the children before being targeted by the twins' father--her sister's killer--who believes that the children are in possession of a stolen cache of money. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, contact Michele Eli at 340-8561. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Wednesday August 14, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Surfing the Net
		Surfing The Net: Learn how to use the Internet and get the BEST info out there. Basic computer knowledge required. Call 340-8561 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: West Regional Branch
Thursday August 15, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM	Bayside Book Club
		This month's topic of discussion is Teacher Man by Frank McCourt. Summary: The author describes his coming of age as a teacher, storyteller, and writer, a personal journey during which he spent fifteen years finding his voice in the classroom, and came to terms with the undervalued importance of teaching. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, contact Betty Fowler at 476-2600 or email bffowler12@aol.com. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: Parkway Branch

	6:00 PM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Click Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 340-8561 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: West Regional Branch

Saturday August 17, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Broadband 101 - Workshop
		Join Jim Todd, County Extension Coordinator with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System Mobile County Office as he discusses the various tools and resources of Broadband - What is Broadband and how can it be used to improve our everyday lives? The topic of discussion is E-Commerce. Learn how to expand your customer base, access new markets, and sell products online. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the workshop please call 251-340-8561. To find out more about Broadband and the various modules, please visit www.aces.edu/boostingbroadband.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Monday August 19, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Poetry Enthusiasts
		Join members of Spoken Word of Mobile for an evening of poetry readings at the Toulminville Branch. Students and adults are encouraged to share readings of their own works or works from their favorite poets. For more information call 438-7075. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Tuesday August 20, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM	The Reader's Choice Book Club
		Join us every third Tuesday for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books. This month's topic of discussion is The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell. Summary: Trying to keep the death of their parents a secret, Marnie and her little sister Nelly are on their own until several residents in Glasgow's Hazelhurst housing estate suspect that something is not right. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 208-7097.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Wednesday August 21, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. This class uses Microsoft Word 2007. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch

	10:00 AM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. Call 438-7075 for more information.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Thursday August 22, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM	Surfing the Net
		Surfing The Net: Learn how to use the Internet and get the BEST info out there. Basic computer knowledge required. Call 340-8561 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: West Regional Branch
Saturday August 24, 2013			Go To Top
	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Just 4 Us Book Club - Teens, ages 13 - 17
		This month's topic of discussion is The Giver by Lois Lowery. Summary: Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 438-7075. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Wednesday August 28, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Advanced Word
		Advanced Word - Class for experienced Word users who are interested in learning more. This class uses Microsoft Word 2007. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Thursday August 29, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. This class uses Microsoft Word 2007. Call 340-8561 for more information.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Wednesday September 4, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Click Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 438-7075 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Tuesday September 10, 2013			Go To Top
	6:30 PM	A Page in Time Book Club
		Enjoy Historical fiction? Please come to our book club, A Page in Time. This month's topic of discussion is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Summary: A story of friendship set in nineteenth-century China follows an elderly woman and her companion as they communicate their hopes, dreams, joys, and tragedies through a unique secret language. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, contact Michele Eli at 340-8561. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Monday September 16, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Poetry Enthusiasts
		Join members of Spoken Word of Mobile for an evening of poetry readings at the Toulminville Branch. Students and adults are encouraged to share readings of their own works or works from their favorite poets. For more information call 438-7075. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Toulminville Branch

Tuesday September 17, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM	The Reader's Choice Book Club
		Join us every third Tuesday for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books. This month's topic of discussion is The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian. Summary: Parallel stories of a woman who falls in love with an Armenian soldier during the Armenian Genocide and a modern-day New Yorker prompted to rediscover her Armenian past. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 208-7097.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Wednesday September 18, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. Call 438-7075 for more information.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Saturday September 21, 2013			Go To Top
	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Just 4 Us Book Club - Teens, ages 13 - 17
		This month's topic of discussion is Don't Look Behind You by Lois Duncan. Summary: Seventeen-year-old April finds her comfortable life changed forever when death threats to her father, a witness in a federal case, force her family to go into hiding under assumed names and flee the pursuit of a hired killer. Includes material on the Federal Witness Protection Program. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 438-7075. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Wednesday October 2, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 438-7075 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Tuesday October 8, 2013			Go To Top
	6:30 PM	A Page in Time Book Club
		Enjoy Historical fiction? Please come to our book club, A Page in Time. This month's topic of discussion is The Virgin Cure by Ami McKay. Summary: In 19th century New York, a destitute women sends her 12-year-old daughter, Moth, to become a live-in servant of a wealthy woman. To escape her employer's cruelty, Moth flees to the streets and finds herself in the Bowery, a place filled with thieves, beggars and pickpockets. Her only escape from this desperate situation may be to find shelter in a nearby brothel. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, contact Michele Eli at 340-8561. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Tuesday October 15, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM	The Reader's Choice Book Club
		Join us every third Tuesday for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books. This month's topic of discussion is The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin. Summary: When two feral girls--one of them very pregnant--appear on his homestead, solitary orchardist Talmadge, who carefully tends the grove of fruit trees he has cultivated for nearly half a century, vows to save and protect them. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 208-7097.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Wednesday October 16, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. Call 438-7075 for more information.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Wednesday November 6, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Click Here - Computer Basics for Adults
		Click Here Computer Basics for Adults - provides an intro for novice users including the keyboard and the mouse. Call 438-7075 for more information. image c. Can Stock Photos
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Tuesday November 12, 2013			Go To Top
	6:30 PM	A Page in Time Book Club
		Enjoy Historical fiction? Please come to our book club, A Page in Time. This month's topic of discussion is The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. Summary: Abandoned on a 1913 voyage to Australia, Nell is raised by a dock master and his wife who do not tell her until she is an adult that she is not their child, leading Nell to return to England and eventually hand down her quest for answers to her granddaughter. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, contact Michele Eli at 340-8561. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Tuesday November 19, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM	The Reader's Choice Book Club
		Join us every third Tuesday for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books. This month's topic of discussion is The Warmth of Other Suns; the Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson. Summary: In this epic, beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life. From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people changed the face of America. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 208-7097.
		Location: West Regional Branch
Wednesday November 20, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Basics of Word
		Basics of Word - The very basics of word processing with Microsoft Word. Call 438-7075 for more information.
		Location: Toulminville Branch
Tuesday December 10, 2013			Go To Top
	6:30 PM	A Page in Time Book Club
		Enjoy Historical fiction? Please come to our book club, A Page in Time. This month's topic of discussion is The Healing by Jonathan Odell. Summary: Concerned about his wife's extensive grief over the loss of their daughter and worrying about a mysterious illness that is afflicting his slaves, Master Satterfield purchases a slavewoman known as a healer only to be further unsettled by her troubling predictions and possible inauthenticity. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, contact Michele Eli at 340-8561. image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.
		Location: West Regional Branch

Tuesday December 17, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM	The Reader's Choice Book Club
		Join us every third Tuesday for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books. This month's topic of discussion is Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler. Summary: A debut novel inspired by the author's grandmother's forbidden love with a black man follows the experiences of hairdresser and African-American single mom Dorrie, who while struggling with difficult family dynamics reluctantly agrees to drive an octogenarian client to a funeral several states away. Find out more about this book, find similar books, read reviews and more at Novelist. For more information, please call 208-7097.
		Location: West Regional Branch

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