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Sensory Play, Explore & More with O'Neal Library
2021-12-10 10:30 - 11:15, 2021-12-10 09:30 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Children of all abilities and ages need and benefit from sensory-based play. It allows them to connect ideas with concrete experiences, it stimulates the brain which helps strengthen neural pathways, and it helps develop fine and gross motor skills.
During the program, children move through different sensory stations with their caregiver. There will be guides for each station which matches it with a developmental goal and includes prompts for caregivers to engage their children.

Gingerbread Men Are Due Today for Vestavia Library
2021-12-10 | Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, 1221 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills Library, AL, 35216
Return your disguised Gingerbread Man to the children’s department to be displayed!

Hot off the Press Book Group with O'Neal Library
2021-12-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
grades 4-6

Share a book you’ve enjoyed and get to know some of Ms. Morgan’s latest favorites over pizza.

Bake & Make at Homewood Library
2021-12-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
2021 (All Ages) If you enjoy baking and making scrumptious creations, join us for this fun Zoom program!

Families will pick up their baking kits at the children’s desk in preparation for the event (baking kits may include items containing gluten, dairy, nut and egg products). Sign-up to reserve a sweet spot and have your aprons ready!

SNaP with O'Neal Library
2021-12-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Let’s get crafty! Ugly Holiday Sweater Decorations

Virtual Storytime at Homewood Library
2021-12-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-12-08 10:30 - 11:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
2021 (Preschool) Join us Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30-11 a.m. on Zoom to watch one of our in-person storytimes. Register for Zoom link.

Patty Cake with O'Neal Library
2021-12-09 10:30 - 10:50, 2021-12-09 09:30 - 09:50 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
For ages 0 months through confident walkers, accompanied by a caregiver

Disguise a Gingerbread Man Contest with Vestavia Library
2021-12-09, 2021-12-08, 2021-12-07, 2021-12-06 | Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, 1221 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills Library, AL, 35216
Come by and pick up your Gingerbread Man and take him home and disguise him as your favorite book character. Bring him back, transformed, by Friday December 10th and we will display all entries in the department. The top three winners will be chosen and receive a Gingerbread House kit. All participants will receive goody bags. For all ages.

Fancy Nancy Holiday Hair Hullabaloo with O'Neal Library
2021-12-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Children can get their whimsy on and get their hair styled like Fancy Nancy in her books. No appointments are necessary. Sign up when you get to the Children’s Department (expect a wait).

Picking Up S.T.E.A.M. with Vestavia Library
2021-12-08 15:30 - 16:30
Hands-on activities based on Science, Math, Art, and fun! Ms. Marie plans an action-packed program each week. Grades K-2. Snacks Served. This Week: Snowflake Symmetry! Limited space available, please call 205-978-0158 to register.

Movers & Makers with O'Neal Library
2021-12-08 13:30 - 14:15 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
For preschoolers aged 3-5 with a caregiver

Family Storytime with North Shelby Library
2021-12-08 10:30 - 11:30 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
A program ideal for Pre-K with caregivers nearby. Stories, songs, finger plays, and fun make up a lively 30-minute program designed especially for short attention spans.

Toddler Tales with O'Neal Library
2021-12-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-12-08 09:30 - 10:00 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
For confident walkers through age 36 months, accompanied by a caregiver

Tweens - Minecrafternoon with North Shelby Library
2021-12-07 16:00 - 17:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
Join other tweens and play in the library’s Minecraft Realm for tweens! This is an online program, and you must own a copy of Minecraft (Bedrock version).

Registration Required. Ages 8-12.
In order to register, you must already be a member of the Minecraft Tween Realm. If you are not, please email Vanessa at vwarner@shelbycounty-al.org first for more information.

Tech Tuesdays with North Shelby Library
2021-12-07 15:30 - 16:30 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
No Registration. All ages.
Join us every Tuesday afternoon any time between 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm outside the Children’s Department for our weekly drop in tech-based activity.

Library Out Loud with O'Neal Library
2021-12-07 15:30 - 16:00 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Bring your child to the children’s desk to sign in and drop off at 3:30. Return to the children’s desk to sign out and pick up at 4:00.

Toddler-a-Go-Go with Vestavia Library
2021-12-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, 1221 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills Library, AL, 35216
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thrown in, will make this one of your favorite weekly activities! Ages 18-36 months. Limited space available, please call 205-978-0158 to register.

Together Time with O'Neal Library
2021-12-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-12-07 09:30 - 10:00 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Informal storytime with lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books and the library. In the meeting room or outside on the lawn when weather allows.

Virtual Storytime at Homewood Library
2021-12-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
2021 (Preschool) Join us Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30-11 a.m. on Zoom to watch one of our storytimes. Register for Zoom link.

Knight School Chess Tournament at Homewood Library
2021-12-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
2021 (K-12 Grade) Join us for a monthly chess tournament where you will learn strategy and have fun in equal measure!

Illustrator Art Club with O'Neal Library
2021-12-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Illustrator Art Club for children 6 and up and their grownup. Come to learn and create your own version of a kids’ book illustrator’s art with Ms. Tess. This month we will learn about the illustrator Barbara Reid and create art inspired by her.

Ornament Make & Take with North Shelby Library
2021-12-05 13:00 - 17:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
No registration. All ages with adult assistance required.
Stop by the library and make an ornament for our library tree and one to take with you.
There will be light refreshments and lots of fun
