Zoom into science with the Homewood Public Library’s new microscopes, which were purchased with a grant from the Homewood Rotary. All supplies provided. Register online. Open to 4th-12th graders. Tuesday, October 1, 2019, from 2-3 p.m. in Room 101

(K-5 Grade) Make a cool project using simple stitches.

Come in your PJs, have some cookies, and hear some wonderful bedtime tales.   Suited for ages 3 and up. No Registration Required.

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.

Drop in to make a craft at the library. All ages with parent help. Registration is not required but supplies are limited.

Join the Zoo on Sunday, October 6 from 10:00am until 2:00pm to celebrate the culture of Birmingham’s growing Hispanic and Latino community at La Celebración presented by Abogados Centro Legal! Animals of Central and South America will be featured through bilingual keeper chats, animal encounters, and other activities throughout the Zoo. Guests are invited to

Live Animal Show and Dissecting Owl Pellets – Students will learn about invertebrates and vertebrates by meeting live animals. The children will also dissect owl pellets.

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.

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.

(K-5 Grade) Put your LEGO skills to the test with each new challenge.

Join Homewod Public Library at Brookwood Village for a special pop up storytime at the atrium near the food court.

Come in your PJs, have some cookies, and hear some wonderful bedtime tales.   Suited for ages 3 and up. No Registration Required.

BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin). We’ll provide the paint. All ages welcome with a caregiver. Registration is required. Registration opens two weeks before event.

Stop by during the Mt Laurel Fall Festival to make a craft at the library. All ages with parent help. Registration is not required but supplies are limited.

(Birth-12 Months) Join Ms. Mary for an educational and engaging storytime filled with songs, fingerplays, board books, and stories.

Stop by the Children's Department and celebrate your favorite Grouch with a craft! While supplies last.

A storytime filled with puppet fun! Watch stories and songs come alive through puppets and make a small puppet to take! Suited for ages 2-5. Registration required.

STEAM-y (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) science experiments for preschoolers. Registration opens 2 weeks before start date. Preschool Ages 3-5.  Registration required.

Join Ms. Jan of Dynamic Education Adventures and learn about the magical aspects of science! Contact Vanessa at NSChildrensLibrarian@shelbycounty-al.org or 439-5504 for more information. Registration opens 3 weeks before start date. Grades K-5th. Registration required. Space is Limited.

(K-5 Grade) Make delicious snacks and crafts with us!

(3-5 Grade) Learn coding basics while practicing your spell work! Wands (and laptops) will be provided. Register online.

Spooky Stories is a spine-tingling tradition here at the North Shelby Library for families and their older children.  This one hour program will have spooktacular stories with Ms. Kristy and cooked s’mores and hot dogs by the fire. The stories will be appropriate for ages 8+. For families with older children. Costumes welcome. Contact Kristy

(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.

Spooky Science and a Franken Wobble Bot – The students will see some spooky demonstrations and make their very own Franken Wobble Bot.

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.

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.

(K-5 Grade) Make your own I Spy game and challenge your friends!

In a world where people collect Pokémon to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent talking Pikachu who seeks to be a detective. Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 3:30-5:15 p.m. in the Large Auditorium

Come in your PJs, have some cookies, and hear some wonderful bedtime tales.   Suited for ages 3 and up. No Registration Required.

Join us for old fashioned carnival fun with games, carnival food, balloon animals and prizes. Bingo for the older kids! Everyone welcome!

The library provides the Legos, the kids provide the imagination and creativity. Families are welcome to drop in anytime between 11 and 1 to build spectacular creations which will be displayed in the library. Contact the Mt Laurel Library at 991-1660 or  for more information.

(K-5 Grade) Join us for an afternoon of ooze and goo in our Slime Lab!

(All Ages) Wear your costume and trick or treat around the library!