A MPL Facebook Discussion Group

Just finished a great book and want to tell someone about it?  Interested in books others are raving about?

Join MPL's book discussion group "A Booklover's View from the Couch." We will discuss the books we've read, are reading, or we're planning to read next. 

Join the discussion

Let's Make Tea!

Join Jill Stewart for a series of videos about tea and how to brew from loose leaf varieties.

Go to the YouTube playlist.

Inspiration and Creation

Relax and enjoy videos on arts and crafts you can do safely at home.

Go to the YouTube playlist.

All Ages

Delve into a land of stories, puzzles, and magic.

Can you muster the courage it takes to follow the White Rabbit?

Test your skills. Begin here Fairy Tale Escape Room.

Cooking Tips & Recipes

Learn all about Pressure Cooking with Francois and Cooking Basics with Lynn.

Go to the YouTube playlist.

A Virtual Book Club

It's a book club for those who love reading and sharing great books with friends, but don't have the time to join a traditional book club? To participate go to our facebook page.

We will discuss one book a month. The topic of discussion for the month of October is Daughters of the Witching Hill by Mary Sharratt.

For more information, call Michele at 251-340-8561.

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Movie Versus the Book

Each month, Page to Screen book club will feature a book that's been adapted into a movie. Join Our Facebook Page to chat about the book while you're reading! Then tune in for a live discussion via Google Meet on October 26 at 7 p.m. to discuss the movie vs the book. Enter Google Meet Room. Feel free to participate in one or both!

Let the Right One In is available in print from the Mobile Public Library and as a digital download on Hoopla. The movie is available on DVD from the Mobile Public Library and as digital downloads on Hoopla and Kanopy. 

Discussion throughout the month is encouraged in the Facebook group. Don't worry, this is a closed group, so only members can see what you post!

For more information, please call 251-340-8555 or email mtaylor@mplonline.org.

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Teens & Adults

Right now we're all doing a lot of watching, reading and eating.

Our staff will be sharing their recommendations every Tuesday and Friday on Youtube. Please, come join the conversation and share some of your favorite books, movies and snacks. 

Go to the YouTube playlist.

Learning from the Comfort of Home  

Ms. Christie demonstrates simple, hand lettering projects.   

Go to the YouTube playlist.

Storytime!

October is International Creole Heritage Month

Mobile has a deep, rich Creole history, often overlooked. The history is a fundamental thread to the fabric that is Mobile itself. Join us and the Mobile Creole Cultural & Historical Preservation Society as we present a month-long Facebook Live program celebrating this neglected history.

Our series concludes today at 10 a.m. with A Living Legacy, a special premiere event of the surviving members of Creole Fire No. 1

For more information, please call 251-494-2172 or email etheris@mplonline.org.

On Wednesday nights throughout the month of October we will have micro-reunions for those who preregister. Look for the micro-reunion event post on the Mobile Creole Cultural & Historical Preservation Society Facebook page.

Zoom Book Club Meeting

Topics of discussion are The Haunting of Hill House and The Lottery by Shirley Jackson.

zoom.us/j/93959509599

Meeting ID: 939 5950 9599 Password: 141793

For more information, please call 340-1541 or email cecox@mplonline.org.

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New Books!

Join Lisa the librarian on Facebook Live for a preview of preordered titles coming to MPL in November.

Plus get a chance to win a free book every week!

Preschoolers

Join Ms. Emmie on Zoom for stories and songs!

Please email westyou@mplonline.org to receive a link to join the group.

Family Fun

Join us for a Halloween Story Quest anytime between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. Wear your costumes and enjoy an outdoor, interactive story at the library. Take home a craft and a treat!

For more information, please call 340-1507 or email  crhodes@mplonline.org.

In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled.

Family Fun

Join us for a Halloween Story Quest anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wear your costumes and enjoy an outdoor, interactive story at the library. Take home a craft and a treat!

For more information, please call 340-8571 or email  westyou@mplonline.org.

In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled.

Movie Versus the Book

Each month, Page to Screen book club will feature a book that's been adapted into a movie. Join Our Facebook Page to chat about the book while you're reading! Then tune in for a live discussion via Google Meet on November 30 at 7 p.m. to discuss the movie vs the book. Feel free to participate in one or both!

Dracula is available in print and audio from the Mobile Public Library and as a digital download on Hoopla. Several versions/adaptations of the movie are available on DVD from the Mobile Public Library and as digital downloads on Hoopla and Kanopy. 

Discussion throughout the month is encouraged in the Facebook group. Don't worry, this is a closed group, so only members can see what you post!

For more information, please call 251-340-8555 or email mtaylor@mplonline.org.

image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.

Storytime!

Toddlers

Join us on the patio for stories and songs!

Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on.

For more information or to register, please email  westyou@mplonline.org.

Preschoolers

Join us on the patio for stories and songs!

Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on.

For more information or to register, please email  westyou@mplonline.org.

Helping Your Baby to Learn & Grow

Join the Mobile Public Library staff for a Zoom class designed to help you feel empowered with the knowledge and tools to help your baby's brain grow and thrive.

Babies begin learning the moment they are born. You are your baby's first teacher and your baby needs you! We hope this class helps you to feel more confident in helping your baby to learn and get off to the best start.

Please email westyou@mplonline.org to receive a link to join the group.

Discussion via Skype

Join us for a SciFi/Fantasy book club from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Skype video chat. 

This month’s topic of discussion is The Merchant and the Alchemist Gate by Ted Chiang.

Toddlers

Join us on the patio for stories and songs!

Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on.

For more information or to register, please email  westyou@mplonline.org.

Preschoolers

Join us on the patio for stories and songs!

Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on.

For more information or to register, please email  westyou@mplonline.org.

Zoom Book Club Meeting

Topic of discussion is The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes.

zoom.us/j/7096813568.

Meeting ID: 7096813568 Password: 340148

For more information, please call 494-4454 or email bffowler12@aol.com.

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Ages 8 to 12

Toddlers

Join us on the patio for stories and songs!

Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on.

For more information or to register, please email  westyou@mplonline.org.

Preschoolers

Join us on the patio for stories and songs!

Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on.

For more information or to register, please email  westyou@mplonline.org.

Zoom Book Club Meeting

Topic of discussion is My Sweet Charlie by David Westheimer.

zoom.us/j/92915856214

Meeting ID: 929 1585 6214 Password: 197599

For more information, please call 340-1541 or email cecox@mplonline.org.

Movie Versus the Book

Each month, Page to Screen book club will feature a book that's been adapted into a movie. Join Our Facebook Page to chat about the book while you're reading! Then tune in for a live discussion via Google Meet on December 28 at 7 p.m. to discuss the movie vs the book. Feel free to participate in one or both!

A Christmas Carol is available in print and audio from the Mobile Public Library and as a digital download on Hoopla. Several versions/adaptations of the movie are available on DVD from the Mobile Public Library and as digital downloads on Hoopla and Kanopy. 

Discussion throughout the month is encouraged in the Facebook group. Don't worry, this is a closed group, so only members can see what you post!

For more information, please call 251-340-8555 or email mtaylor@mplonline.org.

image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.

Storytime!

Helping Your Baby to Learn & Grow

Join the Mobile Public Library staff for a Zoom class designed to help you feel empowered with the knowledge and tools to help your baby's brain grow and thrive.

Babies begin learning the moment they are born. You are your baby's first teacher and your baby needs you! We hope this class helps you to feel more confident in helping your baby to learn and get off to the best start.

Please email westyou@mplonline.org to receive a link to join the group.

Discussion via Skype

Join us for a SciFi/Fantasy book club from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Skype video chat. 

This month’s topic of discussion is Bloodchild by Octavia Butler.

Zoom Book Club Meeting

Topic of discussion is The Thief of Always by Clive Barker.

zoom.us/j/91350063739

Meeting ID: 913 5006 3739 Password: 679522

For more information, please call 340-1541 or email cecox@mplonline.org.

image used with permission from Syndetics Solutions, Inc.