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SUMMARY:Arty Party
DESCRIPTION:The Ben May Main Library invites children to the Youth Programming Room to explore various craft materials and unleash their creativity. Participants can enjoy making art with friends or meet new ones while engaging in imaginative activities. This program is best suited for ages 6 to 11. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://mobilebaynow.com/event/arty-party/
LOCATION:Ben May Main Library\, 701 Government Street\, Mobile\, AL\, 36602
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Just Craftin’ Around
DESCRIPTION:Each month we’ll take a look at a new craft! \n\n\n\nJoin the library staff in the Emma Cortez-Harris Study Room to craft and chat. Beginners are welcome. \n\n\n\nThis month’s craft is Bargello Ornaments! This class is designed for adults and teens\, but children accompanied by adults are also welcome. \n\n\n\nRegistration is recommended! For more information\, please call 251-340-1458 or email the Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:Ben May Main Library\, 701 Government Street\, Mobile\, AL\, 36602
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Stitch in Time
DESCRIPTION:Creative hands are at work! The Library invites guests to join the staff in the Emma Cortez-Harris Room to work on cross-stitch projects and enjoy conversation with fellow crafters. Beginners are welcome\, with staff available to teach cross-stitch basics. Participants can create unique designs inspired by favorite TV shows\, holidays\, anime\, K-pop\, and more\, and pick up a free “Make and Take” kit. This class is designed for adults and teens\, though children with adult supervision are also welcome. \n\n\n\nRegistration is recommended but not required. For details or to register\, contact the Main Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org or 251-340-1458. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://mobilebaynow.com/event/stitch-in-time/
LOCATION:Ben May Main Library\, 701 Government Street\, Mobile\, AL\, 36602
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Games with Teens
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Teens! \n\n\n\nJoin us in the Teen Area at Ben May Main for Teen Game hour! \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please call 251-340-1458 or email the Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://mobilebaynow.com/event/afternoon-games-with-teens/
LOCATION:Ben May Main Library\, 701 Government Street\, Mobile\, AL\, 36602
CATEGORIES:Kids
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Adventures Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn about the great outdoors! \n\n\n\n[Event happening June 3rd to July 31st]  \n\n\n\nCome to Ben May Main Library’s Outdoor Adventures Exhibit to learn about National Parks that can be found both near and far from Mobile. Get inspired to begin an outdoor adventure with the beautiful images\, linked resources\, and library materials. Adventure begins at your library! \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please call (251) 340-1458 or email Stephanie Jackson at sjackson2@mplonline.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:Ben May Main Library\, 701 Government Street\, Mobile\, AL\, 36602
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SUMMARY:Diamond Dot Art
DESCRIPTION: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 you create colorful diamond designed coasters\, refrigerator magnets and hanging art work!For more information please email scoleman@mplonline.org\, or call 251-340-1478.More info\, here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:Ben May Main Library\, 701 Government Street\, Mobile\, AL\, 36602
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:All The World’s A Stage-Mobile Literary Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:FREE writing conference set for Saturday\, March 23\, 2024\, at the Ben May Main Library. Aspiring and accomplished writers and readers of all genres are welcome at the 2024 Mobile Literary Festival ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE. This year’s festival will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ben May Main Library (701 Government Street) on Saturday\, March 23 in historic downtown Mobile\, Alabama. FREE offerings include: • Setting the Stage: a panel discussion on setting with Carrie Dalby\, Candice Marley Conner\, and Michael Strecker • Entrances\, Exits\, & the In-betweens: a panel discussion on plotting with Jason Stuart\, Amy Delcambre\, and Carolyn Haines • Find Your Audience: Learn to market your book with Mandy Haynes\, Cynthia Eden\, and Lena Patton Webb • Sue Brannan Walker’s Poetry (Brown Bag) Lunch & Listen • Scene to Screen: Dive into screen adaptations with Jodie Cain Smith and Adam Prince • Writing Away Refuge Pitch War! We are pleased to welcome back The Haunted Book Shop’s popup shop inside the library\, featuring area author favorites\, national bestsellers\, writing craft books\, and children’s books. This year\, we are approaching writing from a stage and screen angle to help all of us bring our words on the page to life. The 2024 Mobile Literary Festival is brought to you by the Mobile Public Library\, The Haunted Book Shop\, and Mobile Writers’ Guild. For more information\, please email the Main Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org or call (251)340-1458. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://mobilebaynow.com/event/all-the-worlds-a-stage-mobile-literary-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Ben May Main Library\, 701 Government Street\, Mobile\, AL\, 36602
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