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Great Short Stories

Reading & Discussion Group

2023-11-13 18:30:00 2023-11-13 19:30:00 America/Chicago Great Short Stories Great conversation about great short fiction! O’Neal Library - Conference Room

Monday, November 13
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-13 18:30:00 2023-11-13 19:30:00 America/Chicago Great Short Stories Great conversation about great short fiction! O’Neal Library - Conference Room

O’Neal Library

Conference Room

Great conversation about great short fiction!

If you'd rather attend on Zoom, register here to receive a Zoom Link. 

The Great Short Stories reading and discussion group is currently using two texts:

"One World: A Global Anthology of Short Stories," edited by Chris Brazier. Click here to reserve a copy. This title is also instantly available as an ebook on Hoopla (for residents of the cities of Birmingham, Gardendale, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Leeds, Mountain Brook, Pinson, Pleasant Grove, Trussville, Vestavia Hills, and Warrior only).

and

"Adaptations: From Short Story to Big Screen: 35 Great Stories That Have Inspired Great Films"  Click here to reserve a copy. 

Find the 2024 Great Short Stories schedule by clicking on January 8th on the library calendar.

Photo by Alejandro Barba on Unsplash

TRAFFIC ALERTS FOR CRESTLINE VILLAGE AND MOUNTAIN BROOK VILLAGE WHICH WILL AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO GET TO THE LIBRARY AS WELL AS PARKING NEAR THE LIBRARY:

CRESTLINE VILLAGE
Dan Watkins Drive continues to experience intermittent partial closings.
 
MOUNTAIN BROOK VILLAGE
Major closures paused until sometime in January 2024.  Some small lane closures and detours persist.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Regular Series | Book Group | Adult Events |

TAGS: | regular series | reading | literature | free | fiction | discussion | conversation | book group | Book Club | adult events | adult |

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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!
Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 8:00am
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.
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.
Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 8:00am
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!
Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 8:00am
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!
Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 8:00am
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!
Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 8:00am
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.
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
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!
Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 8:00am
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!
Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 8:00am
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.
Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 8:00am
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/
Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 8:00am
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!
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