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Crafternoon: Vincent Van Ghosts
2024-10-09 16:00:00 2024-10-09 17:00:00 America/Chicago Crafternoon: Vincent Van Ghosts Halloween-themed painting activity! Art supplies and snacks provided. O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 09
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-09 16:00:00 2024-10-09 17:00:00 America/Chicago Crafternoon: Vincent Van Ghosts Halloween-themed painting activity! Art supplies and snacks provided. O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room

O’Neal Library

Community Meeting Room

Halloween-themed painting activity! Art supplies and snacks provided.

Happy October, teen crafters! Pumpkins and ghosts will haunt our Crafternoon event. Supplies and snacks provided. 

This program is for teens in grades 7-12. Registration is APPRECIATED. Got questions? Email young adult librarians Michelle Cheng and Gracie Roth at teens@oneallibrary.org. Crafternoon is a destress program series for teens that happens every 2nd Wednesday of the month.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (Grades 7-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Events |

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O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
LOL Story Adventure - laugh out loud storytime for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
SIGN IN AND DROP OFF YOUR K-2ND GRADERS FOR LIVE-ACTION STORYTIME FOR SCHOOL-AGED, INDEPENDENT KIDS.
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
O’Neal Library
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Family Night - Birmingham Children's Theatre: The Three Little Kittens
Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room,Conference Room
Birmingham Children's Theatre steps into the enchanting world of "The Three Little Kittens" where Katie Sue, Purr, Tuffy, & Whiskers embark on a delightful adventure! Light dinner & show begins 5:30.
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Nov 13, 9:30am - 9:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 13 2024 at 9:00am
Medicare Made Clear: - What You Need to Know
Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Medicare can be confusing, but the presentation today should help clarify the process. Bring any questions you might have!
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 10:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 6 2024 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Nov 13, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Build cooperation, reading, and school readiness skills through stories, movement activities, and creative expression.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 6 2024 at 9:00am
Crafternoon: Candle Painting
Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Decorate candlesticks at the O'Neal Library! Supplies and snacks provided.
Registration opens Thursday, October 10 2024 at 8:00am
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Nov 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Informal storytime & lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books & the library for all ages.
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Informal storytime & lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books & the library for all ages.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Felt Succulents Crafting
Thu, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Let's get crafty! We're making adorable felt plants, prefect for sprucing up your space or giving as a gift! Drop Off Program
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Thu, Nov 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Bookmania (3-6 grades) - The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue
Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
We're reading the fan favorite series The Vanderbeekers one book at a time. Read The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue, then join us to talk about the book with snacks and activities.
Registration opens Thursday, October 10 2024 at 9:00am
Game On Again (Again) - Tabletop Only
Fri, Nov 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Celebrate International Games Month! Free games and snacks.
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Movie - Books in the Brook
Sat, Nov 16, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Overton Park in Cahaba Heights
Bring a blanket and picnic dinner or movie snacks and watch Charlie Brown Thanksgiving with your neighbors and family. Come early to read the newest story along the path from the tennis court.
Poetry as Prayer - Solace and ritual, whether you already pray or not
Sun, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library
In this upcoming 6-week series, you'll curate your very own collection of poetry for moments of reflection or prayer.
Registration is now closed
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
It's Mahjong Meetup time! For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session and do not need to register.
Dungeons & Dragons
Mon, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Glory, monsters, and mayhem abound! Registration REQUIRED to participate in this free fantasy role-playing game.
This event is full
Breakout Book Club - Willa the Wisp - emerging readers and their adults
Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Kids who are new to reading bring an adult with them to this book club, where they participate together in activities to encourage enthusiastic engagement with the book.
Registration opens Monday, October 14 2024 at 9:00am
Perfumed Pages - Crafting Tales with the Essence of Roses
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a sweet smelling take on creative writing!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Nov 19, 9:30am - 9:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Guide your child through storytime activities designed to boost development for infants to around 18 months.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 12 2024 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 10:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Guide your child through storytime activities designed to boost development for infants to around 18 months.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 12 2024 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
LOL Story Adventure - laugh out loud storytime for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
SIGN IN AND DROP OFF YOUR K-2ND GRADERS FOR LIVE-ACTION STORYTIME FOR SCHOOL-AGED, INDEPENDENT KIDS.
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
O’Neal Library
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Books & Beyond - Reading & Viewing Discussion Group
Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Book clubbing, outside the box!
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 13 2024 at 9:00am
Medicare Made Clear: - What You Need to Know
Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Medicare can be confusing, but the presentation today should help clarify the process. Bring any questions you might have!
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 13 2024 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Nov 20, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Build cooperation, reading, and school readiness skills through stories, movement activities, and creative expression.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 13 2024 at 9:00am
DIY Yums: Butter Making
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Make butter at O'Neal Library! Ingredients and supplies provided. Registration REQUIRED!
Registration opens Thursday, October 10 2024 at 8:00am
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Informal storytime & lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books & the library for all ages.
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Informal storytime & lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books & the library for all ages.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Movie & Popcorn
Thu, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 5:05pm
O’Neal Library
Movie & Popcorn: Despicable Me 4 3:30-5:05 Drop Off Program
Library Loot Book Club SPECIAL - Therapy Cats
Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Bring a book & read at the library with therapy cats from Hand-in-Paw!
Registration opens Thursday, October 10 2024 at 8:00am
Neurodivergent Community Group
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
A social group for Neurodivergent adults that meets monthly, providing peer support and opportunities for resource sharing.
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
It's Mahjong Meetup time! For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session and do not need to register.
Advanced Retirement Planning Strategies - with Wealth Strategies
Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for part two of retirement planning series
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
O’Neal Library
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Great Short Stories on Screen - Smoke
Sat, Nov 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
1995 adaptation of a Paul Auster short story
Poetry as Prayer - Solace and ritual, whether you already pray or not
Sun, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library
In this upcoming 6-week series, you'll curate your very own collection of poetry for moments of reflection or prayer.
Registration is now closed
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
It's Mahjong Meetup time! For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session and do not need to register.
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Dec 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
EARN VOLUNTEER HOURS AND IMPROVE THE O'NEAL LIBRARY'S YOUNG ADULT SERVICES!
This event is full
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Game On
Fri, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
VIDEO GAMES, BOARD GAMES, AND CARD GAMES GALORE! Free snacks too.
Dungeons & Dragons
Mon, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Glory, monsters, and mayhem abound! Registration REQUIRED to participate in this free fantasy role-playing game.
This event is full
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
The Bookies discuss
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
The Bookies is O'Neal Library's Tuesday morning book group. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the library conference room. Visitors and new members are always welcome!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
String Duet Concert - String Duet Concert
Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Featuring Angela and Jeffrey Flaniken
Crafterday!
Sat, Dec 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your own craft and work on it with us!
Poetry as Prayer - Solace and ritual, whether you already pray or not
Sun, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library
In this upcoming 6-week series, you'll curate your very own collection of poetry for moments of reflection or prayer.
Registration is now closed
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
It's Mahjong Meetup time!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
It's Mahjong Meetup time!
Vision Boards - Make your own 2025 vision board
Mon, Jan 06, All day
O’Neal Library
Make your own 2025 vision board during our open hours on the 2nd floor!
Vision Boards - Make your own 2025 vision board
Tue, Jan 07, All day
O’Neal Library
Make your own 2025 vision board during our open hours on the 2nd floor!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
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