All ages. Our Activity Room will be open and stocked with Lincoln logs, blocks, LEGOs, and more. This is unstructured free play and exploration. Parents are required to directly supervise their children and help clean up. Stop by and see what you can build!

Event Details Join us on a colorful adventure!  The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character-building, storytelling, and audience participation. Join us on a colorful adventure to the Land Down Under, where we'll hear otherworldly sounds from the didgeridoo, explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback, learn about fascinating Aboriginal artwork, marvel at amazing creatures like kangaroos and koalas, and much more. The DDU Show is interactive, educational, motivational, and super fun for all ages! Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-675-2879 or email Victoria Mosteller at vmosteller@mplonline.org.

Ages 2-12 June 2: Coco June 9: Ratatouille June 16: Harold & the Purple Crayon June 23: Tangled June 30: Trolls World Tour

Event Details Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your strategies, our friendly group welcomes players of all levels.

Ages 13-18: 6/2: Kumihimo-Traditional Japanese Braiding 6/9: Flower Bouquet Watercolor Painting 6/16: Darn that Hole! Mending Techniques 6/23: Fancy Camp Lamps 6/30: Woven Bookmarks

Event Details 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. This program is best suited for ages 0-3.   For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.

Ages 19 months-3 years. This storytime is for all of the roamers, movers, and shakers! The program lasts 30-40 minutes, with about 15-20 minutes dedicated to reading, rhyme, and music, and 20 minutes dedicated to play and socialization or crafts and coloring.

Ages 4+ years. This is a story hour filled with rhymes, music, games, and crafts. Our goal here is to have fun while learning to be a good audience member and developing a love of reading. We’ll read a story and work on a themed craft or game.

All ages. We provide the supplies, and you provide the creativity! Art Lab is an unstructured program dedicated to artistic expression. We’ll switch up the medium every week so join us every Tuesday at 2pm!