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Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Learn how to play this popular role playing game! Beginners as well as experienced players are encouraged to attend this event for teens. Register online.
2 events,
Teen Zines
Teen Zines
Learn the art of making zines and express yourself in new ways. Open to 6th-12th graders. Register online.
NASA Night with Astronaut Dr. DeLucas
NASA Night with Astronaut Dr. DeLucas
(All Ages) The Homewood Public Library is thrilled to welcome astronaut Dr. Lawrence DeLucas as he shares his space story. Lunar and meteorite samples will also be on display as part of a lending program with the Johnson Space Center and NASA. This program is offered as part of the NASA @ My Library grant.
1 event,
Code a Story
Code a Story
(K-5th Grade) This special after school storytime teaches coding using storytelling and activities.
2 events,
Kids Create: Food Fun
Kids Create: Food Fun
(K-5 Grade) Get ready to play with your food and create something delicious and nutritious!
Teen Sushi Class
Teen Sushi Class
Love sushi? Learn how to make your own sushi rolls at home! Class is taught by Kelly Viall from Birmingham Sushi Class. All supplies included. Open to 6th-12th graders only. Register online.
1 event,
SNaP at Emmet O Neal
SNaP at Emmet O Neal
Age group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-6) Event type: Children's Events Book Bingo!
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2 events,
Groundhog Day at CHOM!
Groundhog Day at CHOM!
Groundhog Day at CHOM! Saturday, February 2, 2019 9 am – 4:30 pm Make your own Punxsutawney Phil! Join our shadow puppet theater! Paint a dandelion wish for spring!
Baby and Me Storytime
Baby and Me Storytime
(Birth-12 Months) Join Ms. Mary for an educational and engaging storytime filled with songs, fingerplays, board books, and stories.
1 event,
Special Siblings
Special Siblings
(K-12 Grade) This support group for siblings of special needs children is a place to share ideas, experiences, and the ever changing needs of having a sibling with special needs.
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2 events,
Teen Japanese Art Class
Teen Japanese Art Class
Teens are invited to this special workshop to learn how to create unique Japanese art. All supplies provided. Register online.
Family Storytime with Activated Storytellers
Family Storytime with Activated Storytellers
Age group: All Ages Event type: Family Events, Children's Events A light dinner at 5:30 pm and a production of Tuneful Tales by Activated Storytellers at 6:00 pm.
3 events,
Middle School Coding Boot Camp
Middle School Coding Boot Camp
Join us for a special coding bootcamp just for 6th-8th graders. Laptops provided. No experience needed. Register online. By registering for this event, you are committing to attending all four sessions (February 6, 13, 20, and 27).
Animal Allies
Animal Allies
This service club for teens is dedicated to raising the community's awareness on animal-welfare issues. Teens that have a passion for helping animals are encouraged to attend. No registration required. Open to 6th-12th graders.
2 events,
Teen Theatre Thursdays
Teen Theatre Thursdays
This bimonthly program for teens will focus on teaching the performing arts to aspiring teen thespians with the assistance of Red Mountain Theatre Company. Open to 6th-12th graders. No experience needed. Register online for each individual session.
Harry Potter Book Night
Harry Potter Book Night
The whole family is invited to join us for an evening of wizarding fun as we celebrate the magic of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books. All ages welcome! No registration required. Costumes encouraged!
5 events,
Spring 2019 Giggles and Grace Consignment Sale
Giggles and Grace is a consignment sale at Asbury United Methodist Church in Birmingham, AL. The sale occurs once in the Spring and once in the Fall. Children’s clothes, youth clothes, toys, books, shoes, baby furniture, and many more items are available for purchase. This sale
Sensory Storytime
Sensory Storytime
(Preschool) Join Ms. Laura for books, songs, and activities that stimulate the senses and promote learning in a sensory-inclusive atmosphere. Register online.
Sensory Play Day
Sensory Play Day
(Preschool) Join us for multiple stations and activities that will stimulate the senses and promote learning in a sensory-inclusive atmosphere.
4 events,
Outlandish Outfit Day at CHOM!
Outlandish Outfit Day at CHOM!
Outlandish Outfit Day at CHOM! Saturday, February 9, 2019 9 am – 4:30 pm Become a fashion designer! Win our dress up challenge in Grandmother’s Attic! Don’t Forget to wear the silliest outfit you can find!
Books in the Brook Pop-Up Storytime
Books in the Brook Pop-Up Storytime
Join your Emmet O'Neal Library children's librarian for stories, puppets, and music in Mountain Brook.
Storytime and Activities Featuring All You Need Is Love
Storytime and Activities Featuring All You Need Is Love
In this book, the beloved song "All You Need Is Love" comes vividly to life, showing that if we follow the music we will see there is indeed love all around us. Enjoy a cookie coloring activity, while supplies last. Get a coupon from our Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice
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2 events,
Steam Powered at Emmet O Neal
Steam Powered at Emmet O Neal
Join us for a program involving Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Grades 4-6
1 event,
Stupid Cupid Chocolate Party
Stupid Cupid Chocolate Party
Experience the joys of chocolate in this fun-filled chocolate extravaganza. Age group: Teens (6th - 12th Grade) Event type: Teen Events
1 event,
Kids Create: LEGO Club
Kids Create: LEGO Club
(K-5 Grade) Get ready to use your creativity for our exciting building challenges!
1 event,
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4 events,
The Human Body at CHOM!
The Human Body at CHOM!
The Human Body at CHOM! Saturday, February 16, 2019 9 am - 4:30 pm Explore nutrition & the digestive system with Games, crafts, and play! Participate in tooth activities with Smile Doctors !
Big Machines Day
Big Machines Day
Get your motors running and head over to McWane Science Center for a truckload of fun. Spend a constructive day getting up close and personal with some big machines.
Storytime and Activities Featuring The Good Egg and The Bad Seed
Storytime and Activities Featuring The Good Egg and The Bad Seed
Learn how to keep yourself happy when everyone else around you is rotten, and how being happy might just be the best choice in these two stories from Jory John and Pete Oswald. Plus, get a coupon from our Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4!
1 event,
Festival of Tulips at American Village
Festival of Tulips at American Village
Opening day for the 3rd annual festival of Tulips! The only you-pick tulip field in the Southeast is at the American Village in Montevallo! Stroll through over 100,000 tulips. Pick the ones you want to take home for just $1.50 flower/bulb. Bring your camera! The tulips make a gorgeous backdrop for photos. Weekday admission is
2 events,
Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday
Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday
Celebrate the birthday of the Father of Our Country! Special admission is $5 per person when someone in your group is wearing a historical costume; otherwise, admission is $10 per adult, $9 for students and seniors. Come join the Colonial encampment, play colonial games, and more.
Tween Henna
Tween Henna
(4-7 Grade) Learn the ancient art of henna tattoos. Tweens will learn how to create henna designs and receive a temporary henna tattoo! Register online.
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2 events,
Kids Create: Galaxy Jar
Kids Create: Galaxy Jar
(K-5 Grade) Join us for an out-of-this-world experiences of intergalactic fun! Create your own galaxy in a jar!
Teen Anime Club
Teen Anime Club
Love manga or anything Japanese related? Join the Teen Anime Club as we discuss and watch anime.
4 events,
Kid Coderz
Kid Coderz
(K-1st grade) This introductory coding class introduces coding basics. A laptop is not required, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Register online.
Teen Theatre Thursdays
Teen Theatre Thursdays
This bimonthly program for teens will focus on teaching the performing arts to aspiring teen thespians
2 events,
Leaps and Bounds
Leaps and Bounds
Ages 2-4) Join us for a fun and energetic movement class. Register online starting the Monday before the Friday class date.
Birmingham Bulls Hockey
Birmingham Bulls Hockey
Vs. Knoxville Ice Bears 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
7 events,
T-Town 200 “Black History Month” at CHOM!
T-Town 200 “Black History Month” at CHOM!
T-Town 200 - Black History Month at CHOM! Saturday, February 23, 2019 9 am – 4:30 pm Learn about Black History in Tuscaloosa & Alabama through crafts, games, and play! Don’t forget to check out our Tuscaloosa Black History exhibit!
T-Town 200 “Black History Month” at CHOM!
T-Town 200 “Black History Month” at CHOM!
T-Town 200 - Black History Month at CHOM! Saturday, February 23, 2019 9 am – 4:30 pm Learn about Black History in Tuscaloosa & Alabama through crafts, games, and play! Don’t forget to check out our Tuscaloosa Black History exhibit!
Storytime and Activities Featuring I am Martin Luther King, Jr.
Storytime and Activities Featuring I am Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join us for our biography kids' book series as we read about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an inspiring leader who had a dream of peace and love for all children everywhere. Plus get a coupon from our Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4!
1 event,
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Learn how to play this popular role playing game! Beginners as well as experienced players are encouraged to attend this event for teens. Register online.
2 events,
The Hate U Give Film Screening
The Hate U Give Film Screening
Teens and Adults Teenager Starr Carter witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer.
3 events,
Code a Story
Code a Story
(K-5th Grade) This special after school storytime teaches coding using storytelling and activities.
Teen Coffee and Canvas
Teen Coffee and Canvas
Beat the cold by enjoying a relaxing afternoon spent painting and sipping coffee (or hot chocolate!). All supplies provided. Open to 6th-12th graders. Space is extremely limited, so please register online.
Teen Poets
Teen Poets
This monthly series will let teens explore their poetic side. Join Ashley Jones, local poet and creative writing instructor at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, as she dives into the world of poetry. All levels of poets welcomed. Register online.
1 event,
Kids Create: Mardi Gras Masks
Kids Create: Mardi Gras Masks
(K-5 Grade) Make beautiful and mysterious masks just in time for Mardi Gras.
3 events,
Support your Zoo at Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
Support your Zoo at Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
The Birmingham Zoo and the Birmingham Zoo Junior Board is partnering with Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar at the Summit! WHAT Support your Zoo with a meal at the Cowfish. WHEN Thursday, February 28 11am - 9pm WHERE Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar Located in: The Summit Birmingham Address: 105 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243 WHAT TO
Fairy Tale Festival
Fairy Tale Festival
We are all about the number three this year – Three Billy Goats Gruff, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and the Three Little Pigs. Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for a night of fun!
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6 events,
Mardi Gras at CHOM!
Mardi Gras at CHOM!
Mardi Gras at CHOM! Saturday, March 2, 2019 9-4:30 pm Create your own Mardi Gras mask! Make a Tambourine! Design your own necklace! Try King Cake!
All Day LEGO Play
All Day LEGO Play
The library provides the Legos, the kids provide the imagination and creativity! Families are welcome to drop in anytime to build spectacular creations. Creations will then go on display on the first floor of the library. All ages welcome. No registration required.