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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...
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- Date:
- Monday, October 20, 2025
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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- 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...
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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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
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- 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
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- 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...
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- Date:
- Monday, November 3, 2025
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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- 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....
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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...
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- Date:
- Friday, November 7, 2025
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- 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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