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Ya Ya Yarners In-Person

Members share crochet and knitting talents as well as work on community service projects. This year our group will provide hats and scarves to local charities and will provide shawls to local nursing...  More
Date:
Monday, October 20, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Craft  

Halloween Family Movie Night - "Scooby Doo in Where's My Mummy?" In-Person

Come on out to see your favorite sleuthing gang bust a mummy mystery for our Halloween Family Movie Night! We'll be watching in the Nan Abbott Room starting at 5:30 PM. Be sure to bring your favorite...  More
Date:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time:
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (6-11)  
Categories:
  Special Presentation  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

Story Squad: Reading Buddy Program In-Person

The Story Squad pairs young readers in Kindergarten through 3rd grade (Little Buddies) with enthusiastic older students in 3rd through 6th grade (Big Buddies) for one-on-one reading sessions. These...  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (0-5)     Children (6-11)  
Categories:
  Story Time  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

Kids' Creepy Crew In-Person

Jeepers creepers, hang on to your peepers! Kids ages 8 to 11 can be part of the "Creepy Crew:" share creepy books they've read or stories they've heard or bring creepy things from home for a creepy...  More
Date:
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (6-11)  
Categories:
  Special Presentation  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 9 seats left

ABC & Ds of Medicare In-Person

Karen Haiflich of the Medicare Information Source will help you navigate through the process of Medicare. Learn about filing, benefits, and any other questions you might have.
Date:
Thursday, October 23, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Health  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

Teeny Tiny Time: Storytime for Ages 0-2 In-Person

Join Ms. Karen for stories, music, rhymes, and finger plays--fun for little ones ages 0-2! Let your little one sit, sing, wiggle and waggle for 20 minutes of interactive fun.
Date:
Friday, October 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (0-5)  
Categories:
  Story Time  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

Small Fry Friday: Storytime for Ages 3-5 In-Person

Stories, songs, games, letters, and more with Ms. Karen! Theme- Letter I
Date:
Friday, October 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (0-5)  
Categories:
  Story Time  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

Button Making 101 (Ages 14 & up) In-Person

Learn to use Canva and operate the button maker to make your own custom buttons for fun or promotion. Make & take your own buttons.
Date:
Friday, October 24, 2025
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Adult     Tweens & Teens (12-18)  
Categories:
  Craft  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 9 seats left

Dueling Ninths - Masterworks Concert (Jemison Concert Hall at UAB's Alys Stevens Center)

CHECK OUT THE SYMPHONY! Register here with your library card number for a certificate for a pair (2) of tickets to an Alabama Symphony Orchestra Masterworks or Coffee Concert. Redeem voucher at...  More
From:
7:00 PM, Friday, October 24, 2025
To:
8:00 PM, Saturday, October 25, 2025
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Special Presentation  
Registration has closed.

Road Scholar Online Lecture: Evalyn Walsh McLean & the Curse of the Hope Diamond Online

Enroll for a free one-hour online lecture and Q&A on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 12 p.m. to learn about Evalyn Walsh McLean and the curse of the Hope Diamond provided by the Road Scholar...  More
Date:
Monday, October 27, 2025
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Audience:
  Adult     Tweens & Teens (12-18)  
Categories:
  Special Presentation  

Teen Time: Creep Out! In-Person

Tweens and teens 12 to 18 years old can wear their creepy costumes and discuss books, movies, or real life occurrences that creeps them out. A seasonal snack and drinks will be served.
Date:
Monday, October 27, 2025
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Tweens & Teens (12-18)  
Categories:
  Special Presentation  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 10 seats left

Sunset Story Time In-Person

Wind down after the work day with stories and more! Families can join Ms. Karen for a special story time at sunset. Enjoy all the fun of Friday morning story time during the evening! Best for ages 3-5.
Date:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time:
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (0-5)     Children (6-11)  
Categories:
  Story Time  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 12 seats left

Books & Brews Book Club at Siluria Brewery

Join us at Siluria Brewery for a discussion of The Other Dr. Gilmer: Two Men, a Murder, and an Unlikely Fight For Justice. by Benjamin Gilmer. From Amazon: A “mesmerizing” (The New York Times Book...  More
Date:
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Siluria Brewing Company
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Book Club  

Teeny Tiny Time: Storytime for Ages 0-2 In-Person

Join Ms. Karen for stories, music, rhymes, and finger plays--fun for little ones ages 0-2! Let your little one sit, sing, wiggle and waggle for 20 minutes of interactive fun.
Date:
Friday, October 31, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (0-5)  
Categories:
  Story Time  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

Small Fry Friday: Storytime for Ages 3-5 In-Person

Free Play Friday - Pumpkin Play
Date:
Friday, October 31, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (0-5)  
Categories:
  Story Time  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

Halloween Hocus-Pocus with Mr. Larry In-Person

Mr. Larry and his magical skills are in the spotlight for Halloween Hocus-Pocus for kids ages 6 to 11 years old and their parents. Costumes are encouraged.
Date:
Friday, October 31, 2025
Time:
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (0-5)     Children (6-11)  
Categories:
  Special Presentation  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 42 seats left

Homeschool Happening: Food Facts & Fun! In-Person

Students in first grade through sixth grade can enjoy learning about food with Julie Yocom of Shelby 4-H. Can food be fun and nutritious? Find out during this special session.
Date:
Monday, November 3, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (6-11)  
Categories:
  Homeschool Happening  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 11 seats left

Ya Ya Yarners In-Person

Members share crochet and knitting talents as well as work on community service projects. This year our group will provide hats and scarves to local charities and will provide shawls to local nursing...  More
Date:
Monday, November 3, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Craft  

Shelby 4-H Science Club In-Person

Science-minded kids ages 9 to 18 years old can join Shelby 4-H for free and become members of this exciting, monthly club. The focus is environmental science. It's led by Julie Yocom, extension...  More
Date:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (6-11)     Tweens & Teens (12-18)  
Categories:
  STEM Activity  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

Story Squad: Reading Buddy Program In-Person

The Story Squad pairs young readers in Kindergarten through 3rd grade (Little Buddies) with enthusiastic older students in 3rd through 6th grade (Big Buddies) for one-on-one reading sessions. These...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (0-5)     Children (6-11)  
Categories:
  Story Time  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 25 seats left

Shelby 4-H Creative & Expressive Arts Club In-Person

Calling all performers, writers, visual artists, and others 9 to 18 years old -- join this monthly gathering just for you. It's led by Julie Yocom, extensive agent of Alabama 4-H for Shelby County....  More
Date:
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (6-11)     Tweens & Teens (12-18)  
Categories:
  Craft     Theatre  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 25 seats left

Shelby County Camera Club In-Person

The Shelby County Camera Club now meets at the Albert L. Scott Library on the first Thursday of each month. The club welcomes those with all levels of photography experience and interest.
Date:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Craft  

Teeny Tiny Time: Storytime for Ages 0-2 In-Person

Join Ms. Karen for stories, music, rhymes, and finger plays--fun for little ones ages 0-2! Let your little one sit, sing, wiggle and waggle for 20 minutes of interactive fun.
Date:
Friday, November 7, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (0-5)  
Categories:
  Story Time  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

Small Fry Friday: Storytime for Ages 3-5 In-Person

Stories, songs, games, letters, and more with Ms. Karen! Theme- Letter J
Date:
Friday, November 7, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (0-5)  
Categories:
  Story Time  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

Chess Club In-Person

Do you love playing chess? Join us at the library after school to play chess with other students! All skill levels welcome, but, basic knowledge of the game is required. Play for fun and practice to...  More
Date:
Friday, November 7, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (6-11)     Tweens & Teens (12-18)  
Categories:
  Games  
Registrations open at 3:30 PM Friday, October 24, 2025

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