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Choral & Symphony - 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, January 31, 2025
To:
7:00 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2025
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Special Presentation  
Registration has closed.

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, February 3, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Craft  

Basic Computer Skills In-Person

This class is designed for beginners. Students will be introduced to turning on the computer, updating, navigating the desktop, and file management.
Date:
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Categories:
  Computer Class  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 7 seats left

Read & Re-Create! In-Person

This month kids ages 6 to 11 years old who love music, books, and art will have fun with "the blues."
Date:
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (6-11)  
Categories:
  Book Club     Craft     Story Time  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 9 seats left

Genealogy: African American Genealogy and History Resources In-Person

Join the us for a look at online resources specifically for African American history and genealogy. We will explore groundbreaking sites, like www.enslaved.org, familiar sites, like...  More
Date:
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room
Categories:
  Special Presentation  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 46 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, February 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, February 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! February is Libray Lovers Month - come join Ms. Karen as she shares her love of reading books all about Love. Week One: All You Need is Love...  More
Date:
Friday, February 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

Intermediate Microsoft Excel In-Person

This interactive 2-hour workshop is designed for individuals with a foundational understanding of Microsoft Excel who are looking to elevate their skills to the next level. Participants will explore...  More
Date:
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Computer Class  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 14 seats left

Introduction to 3D Printing using Tinkercad In-Person

Learn the basics of creating 3D objects in this free, easy to use software. The class will also cover the basics of using a slicing program and operation of the 3D printer.
Date:
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Categories:
  Makerspace Class  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 5 seats left

Homeschool Happening: Robot Rumble In-Person

Students ages 6 to 11 years old can have fun learning about robotics by building a small robot to keep.
Date:
Monday, February 10, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (6-11)  
Categories:
  Homeschool Happening     STEM Activity  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 10 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:
Monday, February 10, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Health  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 25 seats left

Alabaster Memories: Coffee Meetup In-Person

Join us for our Alabaster Memories coffee meetup. Meet with fellow Alabaster history enthusiasts to share photographs, memories, and anecdotes while enjoying coffee and bagels. Whether you're a...  More
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library

Teen Time: Valentine's -- Love 'em or Leave 'em In-Person

Folks ages 12 to 18 years old can mark Valentine's Day at various creative stations - whether they want to love 'em or leave 'em.
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Tweens & Teens (12-18)  
Categories:
  Craft     Special Presentation  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 12 seats left

Glad Scientists Club In-Person

Kids 6 to 11 years old can explore the science of food and learn about inventors. This month it's microwave popcorn. There may be some tasting involved.
Date:
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (6-11)  
Categories:
  Book Club     STEM Activity     Story Time  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 6 seats left

Shelby 4-H Drama Club In-Person

Kids 9 to 18 years old can develop theatre skills in this club led by Julie Yocom of Shelby 4-H. Sign up online with 4-H at: v2.4honlione.com and click 'alabaster club.'
Date:
Thursday, February 13, 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:
  Theatre  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

PJ Story Time In-Person

Sleepy-time tales and more with Miss Karen!
Date:
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time:
6:15 PM - 7:00 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! - 8 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. February is Libray...  More
Date:
Friday, February 14, 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! February is Libray Lovers Month - come join Ms. Karen as she shares her love of reading books all about Love. Week Two: 100 Things I Love to...  More
Date:
Friday, February 14, 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

Valentine Cookie Decorating In-Person

Budding pastry artists ages 6 to 11 years old can join us in decorating cookies at our Valentine's Day get-together.
Date:
Friday, February 14, 2025
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (6-11)  
Categories:
  Craft     Special Presentation  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 9 seats left

Science Saturday In-Person

Do you hear that? It's the Science of Sound! We'll experiment with making noise.
Date:
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time:
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Children (6-11)  
Categories:
  STEM Activity  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 13 seats left

Forgotten Alabama In-Person

Glenn Wills has a gift for finding beauty in abandoned houses and derelict buildings across the state of Alabama. He grew up in Huntsville and graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville....  More
Date:
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Special Presentation  

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, February 17, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Craft  

Unveiling the Past, Living the Present, Looking Toward the Future In-Person

Fascilitators from the David Mathews Center for Civic Life will guide adults and young people age 12 and older in a special program that shines the spotlight on our history and civics. The evening...  More
Date:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Nan Abbott Room, Albert L. Scott Library
Audience:
  Adult     Tweens & Teens (12-18)  
Categories:
  Special Presentation  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 27 seats left

Teen Chapter Chat In-Person

A book club for teens, led by teens! Led by Junior Librarian Lina, this book club will meet monthly to chat about a teen novel. Februray's book is Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Date:
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Albert L. Scott Library
Categories:
  Book Club  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 15 seats left

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