Join us for our 2019 Sakura Matsuri at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens! Stay tuned for our performance lineup and a full list of guests, but here are just some of those joining us this year: ACT Defense Alabama Bonsai Society Alabama Multicultural Organization Briarwood Church Japanese Children's Choir Calligraphy Booth Japan-America Society of Alabama Kendama

Put on some green and come out to the 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, led by the Ian Sturrock Memorial Pipe Band. Come early for kids activities, live music and brunch or stay after the parade to grab some lunch, dinner or a drink from any of the participating merchants who will be offering

V. Peroia Rivermen As You Walk Through the Door, Your Hearts Starts Pumping! The irresistible lure of HOCKEY and the buzz of a packed house causes your ADRENALIN to surge. The music is PUMPING, the lights fade and the smoke swirls – and that’s just the beginning. Monster hits, UNBELIEVABLE GOALS and in-your-face hockey keeps

A storytime filled with puppet fun! Watch stories and songs come alive through puppets and make a small puppet to take! Registration required. Ages 5 and under.

The kids will feel like the luckiest little leprechauns this side of the rainbow. This program includes demonstrations using the color green, gold, rainbows, and other exciting demonstrations! Preschool Age.  Registration required.

(K-⁠5th Grade) This special after school storytime teaches coding using storytelling and activities.

We are so excited to welcome James Spann, Chief Meteorologist of ABC 33/40! He has been a meteorologist for over 40 years and has received the two highest awards in the nation for a broadcast meteorologist. Contact Vanessa at NSChildrensLibrarian@shelbycounty-al.org or 439-5504 for more information. Grades K-5th. Registration required. Space is Limited.

(K-5 Grade) Not only is pasta fun to eat, but it is also fun to wear! Join us for an afternoon of jewelry making with colorful pasta to brighten your day!

Stop by the Children’s Department to make a cute monster puppet in celebration of World Puppetry Day! Take a picture with your puppet in our puppet theater! All day while supplies last!