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Bookmania
2019-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell

Tween Social Justice Book Club: Refugee by Alan Gratz
2019-09-24 15:45 - 16:45 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
4-7 Grade) This new book club for 4th-7th graders will feature books that focus on hot topics in the world today.

September’s book is Refugee by Alan Gratz. On the surface, the characters of Alan Gratz’s Refugee have little in common. They live in different eras, different countries, and practice different religions. Yet when they are forced to flee their homes, they all become refugees.

Library Out Loud
2019-09-24 15:30 - 16:15 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Sign in and drop off your K-2nd graders for live-action stories, puppet shows, crafts, snacks, and games.

Puppet Tales
2019-09-24 10:30 - 11:15 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Registration begins 9/10/2019 at 8:00 AM
A new storytime filled with puppet fun! Watch stories and songs come alive through puppets and make a small puppet to take! Registration will begin two weeks prior to program date.Designed for ages 2-5. Registration required.

Together Time
2019-09-24 10:30 - 11:15 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Songs, stories, puppets, and more with Ms. NayNay. All ages storytime

Wee Ones
2019-09-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2019-09-24 09:30 - 10:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(Ages 0-3) Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages three and under. Small snack provided.

Taming the Worry Monster
2019-09-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(Parents & Caregivers) It’s natural for children to worry at times, and some may worry more than others.

Some worries are more likely to occur at certain developmental stages or in certain situations. Learn how to help your child (and when you may need to seek professional guidance).

Garden Gates
2019-09-23 16:00 - 17:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Registration begins 9/9/2019 at 8:00 AM

An hour of hands-on STEM fun with a nature focus. Registration opens 2 weeks before start date.
Designed for Ages 5+. Registration is required.

Toddler Tales
2019-09-23 10:30 - 11:15 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Registration begins 9/16/2019 at 8:30 AM

Stories, songs, and fingerplays make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for toddlers. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime.

Ages 19-36 months. Registration required and opens 1 week before program.

Toddler Tales
2019-09-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2019-09-23 09:30 - 10:00 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Stories, songs, finger plays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program, designed for active toddlers. 24-36 months with a caregiver

Registration opens on Monday, September 16 2019 at 9:00am

Storypalooza
2019-09-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(Preschool) Join Ms. Cristina for an interactive and playful storytime to start off the week!

Homeschool STEAM Club
2019-09-23 10:00 - 10:45 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Fun with Physics and The Science of Sports – Students will explore Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motions and better understand physics through sports. Students will make their own catapults.

Fur & Friends Pop-Up Storytime
2019-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Outdoor family storytime.
Join your Emmet O’Neal Library children’s librarian for stories, puppets, and music in the great outdoors.

Venue details
4175 Stone River Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35213

2019 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Heart of Alabama
2019-09-22 12:30 - 16:00 | Sloss Furnace, 20 32nd St N. Birmingham, AL 35222, Birmingham, 35222, United States
Join us for the 2019 Heart of Alabama Walk to End Alzheimer’s. When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission, and your participation in the event helps to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community. The Alzheimer’s Association provides free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help participants reach their fundraising goal. While there is no fee to register, we encourage participants to fundraise and contribute to the cause to raise awareness. Register online: act.alz.org/heartofalabama Once you register, you will have access to a wide range of tools and support through your customized Participant Center. Join us and be inspired by all the footsteps that fall into place behind yours. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s! Like our Facebook page, “Heart of Alabama Walk to End Alzheimer’s”, to stay up to date on information concerning the Walk!

Alabama State Fair
2019-09-22 12:00 - 22:00, 2019-09-21 11:00 - 23:00, 2019-09-20 16:00 - 23:00 | Birmingham Race Course, 1000 John Rogers Dr,, Birmingham, AL, 35235
Exciting Attractions & Shows. Live Music. All Your Favorite Fair Food. Spectacular Carnival & Kiddie Rides and more!
Admission:
Adults (13-59) : $10
Youth (5-12) : $5
Senior (62+) : $5
Military (With ID) : $5
Ride Passes – $25
​Discount Days:
$10 Tuesday (Unlimited Rides on Tuesday, Sept. 17th)
2 for 1 Thursday (Ride Wristbands are 2 for $25, Sept. 19th)​
Get FREE admission on Monday by entering your email on the State Fair Website
*Please note the new location will be at the Birmingham Race Course for 2019

Storm McWane
2019-09-22 12:00 - 18:00, 2019-09-21 09:00 - 17:00 | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
Bring your little Alien and storm McWane.
Come in peace, dressed in your extraterrestrial best, September 20-22 and receive $5.10 off a combo ticket for General Admission to the Adventure Halls + Apollo 11: First Steps in the IMAX Dome Theater.
Out of this world programming will be transmitted over this frequency shorty, so stay tuned.

Tannehill Trade Days
2019-09-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Tannehill State Park, 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, AL, 35111
Shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures. We have 350+ vendors to come and see. Rain or shine.

Day-Use Admission:
$5 Adults (12 years and older)
$4 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$3 Children (Ages 6-11)
ages 5 and under free
Tannehill Park is a day use park open 365 days a year. Park usage is generally limited to sunrise to sunset including holidays except for campground activities and receptions.

Beyond Books Presents: Wendall the Narwhal
2019-09-21 10:30 - 11:15 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(All Ages) Join us for an underwater musical morning of fun with Wendell the Narwhal’s favorite snacks, crafts, and games! Shore-ly you wouldn’t want to miss this!

Family Storytime with Mr Mac
2019-09-21 10:30 - 11:00 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Sing and dance along with songs, stories, and puppets

John Henry Celebration and Leeds Fall Festival
2019-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Leeds Historic Downtown, Parkway Drive, Leeds, AL, 35094
Make plans now to bring your entire family to the John Henry Celebration and Leeds Fall Festival in historic downtown Leeds, Saturday, September 21st from 10 am to 4 PM, rain or shine. Admission and parking are absolutely free. Alabama Tourism previously named this festival one of the top 10 tourism events in Alabama during the month of September. This Alabama Bicentennial event will feature free performances of the original John Henry Play, stage entertainment, street vendors, car show, food trucks, professional storytelling, roaming street performers and much more. For complete entertainment and activity information for this spectacular event, please visit www.LeedsJohnHenryCelebration.org.

Superhero Express
2019-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040
It seems that trains and superheroes go hand-in-hand… It’s about time they get to ride a train that they won’t have to rescue!
Suit up – as a superhero or as a heroic difference-maker in your own community – and assemble to ride the train alongside some of your favorite caped crusaders.
Enjoy time on the museum grounds before or after your train ride with a number of Community Heroes, including firefighters, police officers, military, rescue personnel, animal protection agencies, and more. Purchase lunch or a sweet treat from various food trucks, create a FREE superhero-themed craft, and be sure to take lots of photos to commemorate your epic day of fun on the Superhero Express!

Elephant Appreciation Day at CHOM!
2019-09-21 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Elephant Appreciation Day at CHOM!
Saturday, September 21, 2019 9-4:30 pm
Come learn about the world’s largest living
land mammal and what You can do to help
Conservation efforts through games, crafts and more!
All activities included in Admission!

10th Annual Head Over Teal 5K/10K Family Fall Festival
2019-09-21 08:00 - 11:00 | The Preserve Town Hall, 601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
Join us for a family fun day at The Preserve in Hoover, AL on Saturday, September 21st, as the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation hosts its 10th Annual Head Over Teal Race Day & Fall Festival. Online registration is available by visiting www.ThinkOfLaura.org/HeadOverTeal and following the links. Discounted prices are available for all who register before September 19, 2019. Participants and supporters can set up a team or individual fundraising page or donate through the LCBF web site.
The 10k and 5k race courses are people and pet-friendly with some hills. It is a great neighborhood for a race with scenic houses and people to cheer you on along the way. You can walk or run your way to the finish line. After the race, enjoy a morning of activities for the whole family. The Fall Festival is a free event. You do not have to race to come and join the fun. Family activities include food, live music, and children’s activities from 8:30 until 11:00 am. Children’s activities include inflatables, art activities, face painting, crazy hair, and more. Awards for both the 10k and 5k will be presented at 9:30 am.
The proceeds from the race benefit the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation. This annual event helps us provide GYN cancer programs to women, patients, and caregivers throughout the year. LCBF focuses on early detection research, awareness education, and support services for GYN cancer patients and families. Since our founding in 2009, we have granted more than $500,000 for ovarian cancer early detection research, educated tens of thousands of community members on GYN cancer prevention info, signs and symptoms, and provided emotional, educational, and direct financial support to thousands of GYN cancer patients and their loved ones.

Dino-Light at Alys Stephens Center
2019-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35294
DINO-LIGHT, formerly known as Darwin the Dinosaur, was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and first feature-length theatrical production created and performed by creators Ian Carney and Corbin Popp.
In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love.
This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually amazing and has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance by audiences all over the world.
Fun, family-friendly reception at 6:30 PM before the show at 7:30 PM!
Non-Member Access
Adults $16, 2 kids under 12 eat free (does not include performance tickets)
Family Four Pack $60 (includes performance tickets)
Please click HERE to purchase your spot or call 205 996 6113 for more details.

Mt Laurel Storytime
2019-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Stories, music, and more for every member of the family. All ages. No registration required.
