Kick it with us Tai Kwon Do style. Learn more about self-defense and being bully proof! Ages 8 -12. Registration required. Parental release form required. Ask a Children’s Librarian for more information.

Hands-on science experiments for the youngest learners. Come dressed to make a mess! Ages 3 - 5. Registration required.

Capture the momentum of our summer exhibit, Design Zone, then put your skills to the test as you build a Rube Goldberg machine, create a marble run, compete in a derby car race, and more.

Join us for a funky good time! We'll have tasty food from these top Birmingham food trucks: Eugene's Hot Chicken, NOLA Ice Birmingham, Shindigs Catering, Steel City Pops, and Wicked Haute Dogs. We'll even have treats from Fetch - A Treat Truck for Dogs for your four-legged friend(s) PLUS the Greater Birmingham Humane Society will be there with adoptable dogs. Purchase an event t-shirt

Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration Required.

Puppets, music, and more! This program is a family favorite. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Shelby Library.

Take a break from the heat and watch a fun family flick with us about a boy wizard and his first year at Hogwarts. Refreshments provided.

Puppets, music, and more! This program is a family favorite. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Shelby Library.

A snack-free storytime for children with special needs with caregiver support, featuring fun picture books and songs, along with fine and gross motor movement activities. Special supports like fidget toys are available to help children be successful. Registration required.

Look out! Little Red is ridin' into your 'hood, and the Big Bad wolf is working double-time in this twisted, tangle of tales!