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October Book Talk with O'Neal Librarians

Join our library staff this morning for a book talk featuring all sorts of spooky October reads. We will also cover some of our favorite creepy movies as well!

Today's program will be available for both in-person and zoom registration. Please select your choice when you register. Please double check that your email address is correct in your registration, this is where your link will go to the meeting should you choose zoom.

Today's program will be recorded and be made available on the library's YouTube channel. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults (Ages 21+) | Adults (Ages 18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Events |

TAGS: | spooky | recommendations | reading | literature | Halloween | conversation | community | books | adult events | adult |

O’Neal Library
Phone: (205) 879-0459
Hours

Today's hours

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Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day)
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Upcoming events

Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Open Maker Lab
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Books & Beyond - Reading & Viewing Discussion Group
Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Book clubbing, outside the box!
Beginner Sewing Classes - Teens & Adults
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
A 4-week course teaching basics for machine sewing.
Registration is now closed
Open Maker Lab
Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Neurodivergent Community Group - Goal-Setting
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
A social group for Neurodivergent adults that meets monthly, providing peer support and opportunities for resource sharing.
Mahjong Meet Up - with a lesson for 12 new players!
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
This event is full
Flower Arranging - with Dabble Arts Studio
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Make a bouquet with Erica Scott of Dabble Arts Studio
This event is full
Reading Buddies Teen Volunteer - A Summer of Service Program
Mon, Jun 02, 3:20pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Read with kids and earn service hours! Registration required.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Children are invited to practice reading aloud with a buddy. We have teen volunteers through our wonderful Teen Advisory Board and trained dogs through Hand in Paw on Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board Social
Mon, Jun 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
O’Neal Library
TAB Members-Only!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jun 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Guide your child through storytime activities designed to boost development for infants to around 18 months.
This event is full
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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.
This event is full
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
LOL: Extra - Stories & AtsMagic - laugh out loud activities for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Stories with extra! Crafts, activities, performers! All for your entering Kindergarten through 2nd graders (Drop Off Program)
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jun 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
This event is full
Medicare Made Clear: - What You Need to Know
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference 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, Jun 04, 10:30am - 10:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jun 04, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Build cooperation, reading, and school readiness skills through stories, movement activities, and creative expression.
This event is full
Game On
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
VIDEO GAMES, BOARD GAMES, AND CARD GAMES GALORE!
Adult Summer Reading: DIY Reading Journals
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Kick off Adult Summer Reading with a reading journal making craft night!
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Slime Time
Thu, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Come prepared to get messy and stained as you work your way through slime challenges and obstacles to kick off summer reading! Wear clothes that it is ok to ruin.
Splatter Art on the Lawn - A Color Our World Program
Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
For Teens Rising to Grades 7-12! Dress for mess!
Rug Tufting - with Andrea Willis of Tuft Birmingham
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
3-hour hands-on workshop for ages 18+
This event is full
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
The Art of Reading Camp: June 9-12 - Reading Camp
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
O’Neal Library
Activities to promote enthusiasm about books, reading, and the library, and to practice basic literacy skills. Rising 1st and 2nd graders.
This event is full
Activism Art: Free to Read - A Summer of Service Program
Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Advocacy is Volunteering!
Breakout Book Club: The Gold Bowl - emerging readers and their adults
Mon, Jun 09, 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.
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jun 10, 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, June 3 2025 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
The Bookies discuss How To Solve Your Own Murder - by Kristen Perrin
Tue, Jun 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!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jun 10, 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, June 3 2025 at 9:00am
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Open Maker Lab
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
LOL: Extra - Stories & The Science Lady - laugh out loud activities for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Stories with extra! Crafts, activities, performers! All for your entering Kindergarten through 2nd graders (Drop Off Program)
Xtreme Hot Off the Press (3rd-6th Grade) - Book Club
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Share a book you've enjoyed, hear about new releases & get recs for your Xtreme Reads Challenges. Drop Off Program
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jun 11, 9:30am - 9:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 10:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jun 11, 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, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
Zine Workshop - for Teens in Grades 7-12
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Make mini zines with a local artist!
This event is full
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 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.
Creation Station: Mini Zines - June
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library
Zine supplies available at Open Maker Labs in June
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Book Bingo
Thu, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Book BINGO! Come play Bingo to win free books and candy. Drop Off Program
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
Fri, Jun 13, 9:30am - 10:15am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
During the program, children move through different sensory stations with their caregiver. Small group @ 9:30 and 10:30 Free play @ 11:15
This event is full
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
During the program, children move through different sensory stations with their caregiver. Small group @ 9:30 and 10:30 Free play @ 11:15
This event is full
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Free-Play
Fri, Jun 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
During the program, children move through different sensory stations with their caregiver. Small group @ 9:30 and 10:30 Free play @ 11:15
Taste the World Snacks - A Color Our World Program
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
It's a colorful world with snacks!
Crafterday!
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your own craft and work on it with us!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
Parks & Recreation Outdoor Volunteer - A Summer of Service Program
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Brook Outdoors
Help make the community more beautiful!
Illustrator Art Club - art inspired by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde
Mon, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Illustrator Art Club for children 6 and up and their grownup. Come to learn and create your own version of a kids' book illustrator's art.
This event is full
Illustrator Art Club - art inspired by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde
Mon, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Illustrator Art Club for children 6 and up and their grownup. Come to learn and create your own version of a kids' book illustrator's art.
This event is full
O'Neal Library Board of Trustees
Tue, Jun 17, 8:00am - 10:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Board meeting
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jun 17, 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, June 10 2025 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, June 10 2025 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
LOL: Extra - Stories & Suncatchers Craft - laugh out loud activities for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Stories with extra! Crafts, activities, performers! All for your entering Kindergarten through 2nd graders (Drop Off Program)
Adult Summer Reading: Developing a reading ritual - with Carrie Rollwagen
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Join us a for a talk about developing your ritual ritual. Part of our Adult Summer Reading Program
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 9:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 10:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jun 18, 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, June 11 2025 at 9:00am
Cozy Cat-fe - Teen Book Club
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Read with a Feline Friend!
Makers Day - grades 4-6
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
STEAM challenge for rising 4th through 6th graders Drop Off Program
This event is full
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Jun 19, 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, Jun 19, 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, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Game On
Thu, Jun 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Game On! Join us for tabletop and video games. Drop Off Program
Charm Bar - A Color Our World Program
Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
A Jewelry-Making Craft for Teens.
Cahaba River Clean Volunteer - A Summer of Service Program
Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cahaba River Drop-Off
Help us pick-up trash and keep our local river clean!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jun 24, 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, June 17 2025 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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, June 17 2025 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
LOL: Extra - Stories & Outdoor Foam Party - laugh out loud activities for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Stories with extra! Crafts, activities, performers! All for your entering Kindergarten through 2nd graders (Drop Off Program)
Books & Beyond - Reading & Viewing Discussion Group
Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 25, 9:30am - 9:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 18 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 10:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 18 2025 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jun 25, 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, June 18 2025 at 9:00am
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Jan the Science Lady
Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
It's time to get science-y! We're diving into the Science of Color with Jan the Science Lady. Drop Off Program
The Secret Ingredient
Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Register as a family to pick up your secret ingredients. Then gather your family & meet us on Zoom to create a colorful treat.
Neurodivergent Community Group - Special Interests & Hobbies
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
A social group for Neurodivergent adults that meets monthly, providing peer support and opportunities for resource sharing.
Stage Combat 101 - with Red Mountain Theatre Company
Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Dramatic Dueling Awaits!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jul 01, 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, June 24 2025 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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, June 24 2025 at 9:00am
Creation Station: Rainbow Suncatchers - July
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library
Beading supplies available at all Open Maker Labs in July
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
LOL: Extra - Stories & Spritz Painting - laugh out loud activities for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Stories with extra! Crafts, activities, performers! All for your entering Kindergarten through 2nd graders (Drop Off Program)
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jul 02, 9:30am - 9:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 10:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jul 02, 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, June 25 2025 at 9:00am
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library
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, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library
Informal storytime & lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books & the library for all ages.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Movie & Popcorn
Thu, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Movie & Popcorn Dog Man (3:30-5:00) Drop Off Program
Mahjong Meet Up & Lesson - for 12 new players!
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
This event is full
Geoffrey Glaub Art Camp: July 7 - July 10
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Grow your love of the arts through four days of encouraging creativity, exploration, innovation, and imagination. Entering 3rd - 6th grade for the 2025-26 school year.
Reading Buddies Teen Volunteer - A Summer of Service Program
Mon, Jul 07, 3:20pm - 4:30pm
O'Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Read with kids and earn service hours! Registration required.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Children are invited to practice reading aloud with a buddy. We have teen volunteers through our wonderful Teen Advisory Board and trained dogs through Hand in Paw on Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board Social
Mon, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
TAB Members-Only!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jul 08, 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, July 1 2025 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, July 1 2025 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
LOL: Extra - Stories & LEGOs + More - laugh out loud activities for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Stories with extra! Crafts, activities, performers! All for your entering Kindergarten through 2nd graders (Drop Off Program)
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Xtreme Hot Off the Press (3rd-6th Grade) - Book Club
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Share a book you've enjoyed, hear about new releases & get recs for your Xtreme Reads Challenges. Drop Off Program
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jul 09, 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, July 2 2025 at 9:00am
Game On
Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Video games, board games, and card games galore! Free snacks too.
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library
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, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library
Informal storytime & lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books & the library for all ages.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Zen Doodles
Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Draw, color, and relax. Time to chill out and get crafty with Zen Doodles. Drop Off Program
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
Fri, Jul 11, 9:30am - 10:15am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
During the program, children move through different sensory stations with their caregiver. Small group @ 9:30 and 10:30 Free play @ 11:15
Registration opens Friday, June 13 2025 at 9:00am
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
During the program, children move through different sensory stations with their caregiver. Small group @ 9:30 and 10:30 Free play @ 11:15
Registration opens Friday, June 13 2025 at 9:00am
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Free-Play
Fri, Jul 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
During the program, children move through different sensory stations with their caregiver. Small group @ 9:30 and 10:30 Free play @ 11:15
Cupcake Canvas - A Color Our World Program
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Decorate cupcakes with edible paint & paper!
Crafterday!
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your own craft and work on it with us!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
Community Food Bank Volunteer - A Summer of Service Program
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Foodbank of Central AL
Package food for the local community!
The Art of Reading Camp: July 14-17 - Reading camp for rising 1st and 2nd graders
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
O’Neal Library
Activities to promote enthusiasm about books, reading, and the library, and to practice basic literacy skills. Rising 1st and 2nd graders.
This event is full
Breakout Book Club - emerging readers and their adults
Mon, Jul 14, 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, June 9 2025 at 9:00am
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
O'Neal Library Board of Trustees
Tue, Jul 15, 8:00am - 10:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Board meeting
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jul 15, 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, July 8 2025 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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, July 8 2025 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
LOL: Extra - Stories & McWane Science - laugh out loud activities for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Stories with extra! Crafts, activities, performers! All for your entering Kindergarten through 2nd graders (Drop Off Program)
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Adult Summer Reading: Finding your genre - with Carrie Rollwagen
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Join us a for a talk about finding your favorite genre. Part of our Adult Summer Reading Program
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 9:00am
Beginner Sewing Workshop - for Teens in Grades 7-12
Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 1:30pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
4-hour workshop on basic skills for machine sewing
This event is full
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jul 16, 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, July 9 2025 at 9:00am
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library
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, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library
Informal storytime & lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books & the library for all ages.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Snack Showdown
Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Which snack will reign supreme? Find out as we munch our way through a Snap Snack Bracket. Drop Off Program.
Flower Dye Totes
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Experiment with Eco Print!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
Illustrator Art Club - art inspired by Loren Long
Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Illustrator Art Club for children 6 and up and their grownup. Come to learn and create your own version of a kids' book illustrator's art.
Registration opens Monday, June 16 2025 at 9:00am
Learn & Play with DSA Volunteer - A Summer of Service Program
Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Build a literary community with sensory play!
Illustrator Art Club - art inspired by Loren Long
Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Illustrator Art Club for children 6 and up and their grownup. Come to learn and create your own version of a kids' book illustrator's art.
Registration opens Monday, June 16 2025 at 9:00am
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jul 22, 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, July 15 2025 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 10:30am - 10:50am
O’Neal Library
Guide your child through storytime activities designed to boost development for infants to around 18 months.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
LOL: Extra - Stories & That Puppet Guy - laugh out loud activities for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Stories with extra! Crafts, activities, performers! All for your entering Kindergarten through 2nd graders (Drop Off Program)
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Books & Beyond - Reading & Viewing Discussion Group
Tue, Jul 22, 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, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jul 23, 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, July 16 2025 at 9:00am
Reading Cafe
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy a pop-up cafe at O'Neal Library.
Makers Day - grades 4-6
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
STEAM challenge for rising 4th through 6th graders Drop Off Program
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library
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, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library
Informal storytime & lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books & the library for all ages.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Xtreme Reads Pizza & Gaming Party
Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Celebrate the end of summer reading with a pizza and games party and hear the announcement of the Xtreme Reads big winners. Drop Off Program
Mini Mosaics - A Color Our World Program
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Learn to diamond paint at the O'Neal Library/
Xtreme After-Hours Party - Invitation Only
Fri, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
A special end of summer celebration for Xtreme Readers who completed 15 or more book challenges.
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Summer Reading Finale - Roger Day Concert
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy pizza and music from Roger Day at 6:30 as we celebrate the completion of another amazing summer reading program!
Adult Summer Reading: Reading journal meetup
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a craft night and book discussion!
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Neurodivergent Community Group
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
A social group for Neurodivergent adults that meets monthly, providing peer support and opportunities for resource sharing.
Mahjong Meet Up & Lesson - for 12 new players!
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
Registration opens Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am
Sustainable Style: Bandana Necklaces - with Dabble Arts Studio
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Join us for this upcycled jewelry workshop with Erica Scott of Dabble Arts Studio
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Creation Station: Perler Beads - August
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library
Perler bead supplies available at all Open Maker Labs in August
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Crafterday!
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your own craft and work on it with us!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Medicare Made Clear: - What You Need to Know
Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Medicare can be confusing, but the presentation today should help clarify the process. Bring any questions you might have!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
O'Neal Library Board of Trustees
Tue, Aug 19, 8:00am - 10:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Board meeting
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
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