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.

Ven con tu familia a escuchar cuentos, cantar y divertirnos en español! Esta evento es para niños de todas las edades. Niños menores de 12 años deben estar acompañados de sus padres.

Featuring 8 skilled Monster Jam® athletes, Birmingham fans will witness a fierce battle for the championship with each Triple Threat Series competitor tearing up the dirt in customized high-powered vehicles: Monster Jam Speedsters, Monster Jam ATVs and of course, the iconic Monster Jam trucks. These Monster Jam athletes will go head-to-head for points in Freestyle,

Featuring 8 skilled Monster Jam® athletes, Birmingham fans will witness a fierce battle for the championship with each Triple Threat Series competitor tearing up the dirt in customized high-powered vehicles: Monster Jam Speedsters, Monster Jam ATVs and of course, the iconic Monster Jam trucks. These Monster Jam athletes will go head-to-head for points in Freestyle,

(2-5 Grade) Come and talk about the graphic novels you are reading, make a cool craft and eat delicious snacks.

Join Ms. Cristina for an interactive and playful storytime to start off the week!

Caregivers, stop by anytime between 10:30 am – 11:30 am and play at different learning/activity stations with your preschoolers. Ages 3-5. Caregiver supervision required. No registration.

Join us for a special bilingual storytime in English and Spanish!

This introductory coding class introduces coding basics. A laptop is not required, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Register online.

(2-3 Grade) This introductory coding class introduces coding basics. A laptop is not required, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Register online.

Drop in 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.

(K-5 Grade) This lesson will be all about snow! Students will learn what happens when the temperature drops and there is moisture in the air. Children will make their own "snow". Register Online.

(Preschool) Join Ms. Cristina for an interactive and playful storytime to start off the week!

2019 (All Ages) December 14, 1819 is Alabama’s birthday, and we are celebrating with special guests, special giveaways and cake!

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.

(4-7 Grade) Why create good art when you can make bad art? Join us for an afternoon of absolutely terrible art making. All supplies provided.

Learn about electrical safety through this 45-minute program with Alabama Power! 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) Put your LEGO skills to the test with each new challenge.

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

(Preschool) Join Ms. Laura for books, songs, and activities that stimulate the senses and promote learning in a sensory-inclusive atmosphere. Register online. This week's theme is about Hats. Here are the stories we will be sharing: Hooray for Hat by Brian Won Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina

(Preschool) Join Ms. Laura for books, songs, and activities that stimulate the senses and promote learning in a sensory-inclusive atmosphere. Register online. This week's theme is about Hats. Here are the stories we will be sharing: Hooray for Hat by Brian Won Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina

V. Knoxville 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 keeps you

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.

Let it snow with some snowy science with Ms. Jan! Preschool Ages 3-5.  Registration required.

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

Don’t be scared to come by the library for a nutty squirrel story, craft and snack. All ages.

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.

V. Hunstville 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 keeps you

(K-5 Grade) Fizz, Boom, Bang! Time for Superhero Science. Experiments will be presented for super strength, flight, and the benefits of chemistry knowledge.

Plan your dream garden for Spring and Summer with Ms. Carol using colorful plant catalogs! Registration opens 2 weeks before start date. Designed for Ages 5+. Registration is required.

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.

4-7 Grade) January’s book is Ghost by Jason Reynolds. In this series-starter, Castle -Ghost- Cranshaw is an African American young man with a proclivity for getting into trouble, fighting, and running, stemming from an incident with his now-imprisoned father. When Ghost impulsively races and bests the citywide track team's fastest sprinter, the coach sees potential

(K-5 Grade) Make a cool sewing project with simple stitches!