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Reading Buddies!

Literacy Development
2023-06-12 13:00:00 2023-06-12 15:00:00 America/Chicago Reading Buddies! Read Aloud with Teens! O'Neal Library on Overton Rd - 3100 Overton Road

Monday, June 12
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-12 13:00:00 2023-06-12 15:00:00 America/Chicago Reading Buddies! Read Aloud with Teens! O'Neal Library on Overton Rd - 3100 Overton Road

O'Neal Library on Overton Rd

3100 Overton Road

Read Aloud with Teens!

Reading aloud can improve early literacy and develop stronger neuropathways! 

Young independent readers rising to grades 5K-2 are invited to visit O'Neal on Overton on June 12 at 1-3PM to practice their reading with teen volunteers and librarians. Bring books and read it out loud with a Teen Reading Buddy. Registration is not required but Buddies will be partnered with a child on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Got questions? Email librarian Michelle Cheng at mcheng@oneallibrary.org.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (Grades 5K-2) |

EVENT TYPE: | Children's Events |

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O’Neal Library
Phone: (205) 879-0459
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Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 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.
Reading Buddies Teen Volunteer
Mon, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytelling Room
Read with kids and earn service hours!
This event is full
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
EARN VOLUNTEER HOURS AND IMPROVE THE O'NEAL LIBRARY'S YOUNG ADULT SERVICES!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Oct 03, 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.
This event is full
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 10:50am
O’Neal Library - Study Room 1
Guide your child through storytime activities designed to boost development for infants to around 18 months.
This event is full
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
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, Oct 03, 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.
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Tue, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
O’Neal Library
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Registration is now closed
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Tue, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Oct 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
This event is full
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Build cooperation, reading, and school readiness skills through stories, movement activities, and creative expression.
Game On
Wed, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Video games, board games, and card games galore!
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Oct 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, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
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Yoga 101 - with Marie Blair
Thu, Oct 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
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Open Maker Lab
Thu, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6th Grade) - Game On
Thu, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Game On! Join us for tabletop and video games. Drop off program.
Pumpkin Painting
Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Adorable and Spooky Pumpkins!
Intro to House Healing
Thu, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn about house healing with Jason Kirby of Elysium House Healing
Great Short Stories Matinee - The Fly
Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
1958 adaptation of a George Langelaan short story
Rescheduled
Scream for THE DESCENT! - An Under the Mountain Event!
Sun, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
New date Sunday, October 15, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
O’Neal Library
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Breakout Book Club - See the Ghost - emerging readers and their adults
Mon, Oct 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 - Reading & Discussion Group
Mon, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Oct 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, October 3 2023 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
The Bookies discuss Demon Copperhead - by Barbara Kingsolver
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O’Neal Library - Conference Room
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Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
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O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Guide your child through storytime activities designed to boost development for infants to around 18 months.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 3 2023 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
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, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
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Family Night - Bama Air Dogs
Tue, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
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Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
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O’Neal Library
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This event is full
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
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O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 4 2023 at 9:00am
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Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Medicare can be confusing, but our presentation today should help answer some questions.
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 4 2023 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Oct 11, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
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Registration opens Wednesday, October 4 2023 at 9:00am
Solar Eclipse 2023 - UAB College of Arts & Sciences
Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
with Dr. Michelle Wooten
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Oct 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, Oct 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.
Open Maker Lab
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O’Neal Library - Makerspace
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O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
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Pop-Art Makeup
Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Turn yourself into a comic book character!
Hot off the Press Book Group - grades 4-6
Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Share a book you've enjoyed and get to know some of Ms. Morgan's latest favorites over pizza. Drop Off Program
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
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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, Oct 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, Oct 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
Scream for THE DESCENT! - An Under the Mountain Event!
Sun, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
A FREE Halloween screening of the terrifying modern day classic!
Illustrator Art Club - art inspired by Molly Coxe
Mon, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
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Experiencing Dyslexia: Part One - Understanding Its Challenges & Emotions
Mon, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
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O'Neal Library Board Meeting
Tue, Oct 17, 8:30am - 9:30am
O’Neal Library
O'Neal Library Board
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Oct 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, October 10 2023 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Oct 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, October 10 2023 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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.
This event is full
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 11 2023 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 11 2023 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Oct 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, October 11 2023 at 9:00am
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 5:10pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Movie & Popcorn: The Magician's Elephant (3:30-5:10) Drop Off Program (Location: Storytelling Room)
2023 Grimm Teen Volunteer
Fri, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library
Help us with carnival prep and activities!
A Night Dark and Grimm - All Ages Carnival
Fri, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
O’Neal Library
Tons of games, costumed characters, prizes, crafts, games, and treats including "sword training with the Merry Men, face painting, balloon twisters, laser tag, & meet and greet with Belle & the Beast.
SPOOKS & BOOKS CLUB! - A Thank You Books & Under the Mountain Event
Sun, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thank You Books
A book group discussion of BLIND OWL by Sadeq Hedayat at Thank You Books
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Oct 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, October 17 2023 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Oct 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 Wednesday, October 18 2023 at 9:00am
Seasoned Performers Present - Hints & Haunts of Halloween
Tue, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Join our friends The Seasoned Performers for a lively reading of this not-quite-spooky seasonal tale. We will have snacks and door prizes to celebrate the spookiest of seasons!
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
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, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 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.
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot - for Grades 7-12
Tue, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
GLORY, MONSTERS, AND MAYHEM ABOUND!
This event is full
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Oct 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 18 2023 at 9:00am
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Wed, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Medicare can be confusing, but our presentation today should help answer some questions.
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 10:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 18 2023 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Oct 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, October 18 2023 at 9:00am
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Oct 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, Oct 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, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Snakes & Snacks
Thu, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
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Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Thu, Oct 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Stories & S'mores
Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
on the Lawn
A cozy and campy storytelling and DIY Yums event for teens
Experiencing Dyslexia: Part 2 - Unlocking Its Potential
Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Attendees will learn practical academic and life tools to overcome the challenges of dyslexia and capitalize on its strengths.
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
EARN VOLUNTEER HOURS AND IMPROVE THE O'NEAL LIBRARY'S YOUNG ADULT SERVICES!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Oct 31, 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, October 24 2023 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Oct 31, 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, October 24 2023 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
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, Oct 31, 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.
Books & Beyond - Book clubbing outside the box
Tue, Oct 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
You pick what you'd like to listen to/read/watch within the selected topic, then come tell us about it!
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Nov 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 25 2023 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 25 2023 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Nov 01, 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, October 25 2023 at 9:00am
Game On
Wed, Nov 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Video games, board games, and card games galore!
Pixelart Creations: Cross-Stitch Patterns
Wed, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Make your own cross-stitch pattern out of digital pixelart.
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Nov 02, 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 02, 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.
Yoga 101 - with Marie Blair
Thu, Nov 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
This monthly class targets adults who are either new to yoga, returning to their practice, or ever curious to fine-tune the basics.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Creation Station: Cross-Stitch - November
Thu, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Cross-stitch supplies are available at all Open Maker Labs in November.
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Game On
Thu, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Game On! Join us for tabletop and video games. Drop-Off Program
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
Fri, Nov 03, 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, October 13 2023 at 9:00am
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
Fri, Nov 03, 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, October 13 2023 at 9:00am
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Free-Play
Fri, Nov 03, 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
Author Julie Buckner Armstrong - Learning from Birmingham: A Journey into History and Home
Sat, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Rediscover local civil rights history in Julie Buckner Armstrong’s book talk on Learning from Birmingham: A Journey into History and Home
Reading Buddies Teen Volunteer
Mon, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytelling Room
Read with kids and earn service hours!
Registration opens Sunday, October 1 2023 at 8:00am
Reading Buddies
Mon, Nov 06, 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
Mon, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
EARN VOLUNTEER HOURS AND IMPROVE THE O'NEAL LIBRARY'S YOUNG ADULT SERVICES!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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, Nov 07, 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.
This event is full
Medicare Made Clear: - What You Need to Know
Wed, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Medicare can be confusing, but our presentation today should help answer some questions.
Fall Pumpkin Houses - An Etc. Program
Wed, Nov 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Come decorate real pumpkins into tiny houses. One pumpkin per family, families can bring pumpkins from home! All Ages with an adult.
Game On Again (Again)!
Wed, Nov 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Video Games, Board Games, and Card Games!
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Nov 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6th Grade) - Movie & Popcorn
Thu, Nov 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Movie & Popcorn: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (3:30-5:00) Drop Off Program
Cup Candles
Thu, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Make a candle in a mug to celebrate the upcoming holidays!
No Longer Silent Presents: A Page of Madness! - An Under the Mountain Event
Sun, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
A FREE screening of the classic Japanese silent horror movie, with a live score performed by Stephen McClurg.
Great Short Stories - Reading & Discussion Group
Mon, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
The Bookies discuss Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Tue, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
The Bookies meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Library's Conference Room. Visitors and/or new members are always welcome!
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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, Nov 14, 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.
This event is full
Game On Again (Again)!
Wed, Nov 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Video Games, Board Games, and Card Games!
Sustainable Style: Clothing Swap
Wed, Nov 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Sustainable Style: Clothing Swap
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Nov 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6th Grade) - Corkboard Painting
Thu, Nov 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Let's Get Crafty! Corkboard Painting Drop Off Program
Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot - for Grades 7-12
Thu, Nov 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
GLORY, MONSTERS, AND MAYHEM ABOUND!
This event is full
Hot off the Press Book Group - grades 4-6
Thu, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Share a book you've enjoyed and get to know some of Ms. Morgan's latest favorites over pizza.
Registration opens Thursday, October 12 2023 at 9:00am
O'Neal Library Board Meeting
Tue, Nov 21, 8:30am - 9:30am
O’Neal Library
O'Neal Library Board
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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, Nov 21, 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.
This event is full
Illustrator Art Club - art inspired by wordless picture books
Mon, Nov 27, 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 with Ms. Tess.
Registration opens Monday, October 16 2023 at 9:00am
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Nov 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
EARN VOLUNTEER HOURS AND IMPROVE THE O'NEAL LIBRARY'S YOUNG ADULT SERVICES!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Nov 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Nov 28, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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, Nov 28, 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.
This event is full
Books & Beyond - Book clubbing outside the box
Tue, Nov 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
You pick what you'd like to listen to/read/watch within the selected topic, then come tell us about it!
JWC Book Buddies Party - Santa Donation Party presented by the JWC of 100
Wed, Nov 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
JWC Book Buddies donation party. As part of your generous $100 donation, a bookplate will be inscribed in a library book and you'll be invited to meet and take pictures with Santa.
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Nov 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6th Grade) - Friendship Bracelets
Thu, Nov 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Let's Get Crafty! Friendship Bracelets Drop Off Program
DIY Yums: Tater Twists
Thu, Nov 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Twist (Potatoes) and Shake (Seasoning)!
Nature Journaling with Author Whit Gibbons
Sat, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Join the author for a discussion of his naturalist memoir Salleyland, featuring live specimens and an exercise in nature journaling.
Great Short Stories Matinee - A Christmas Story
Sun, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
1983 adaptation of a Jean Shepherd short story
Reading Buddies Teen Volunteer
Mon, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytelling Room
READ WITH KIDS AND EARN SERVICE HOURS!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 1 2023 at 8:00am
Reading Buddies
Mon, Dec 04, 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
Mon, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
EARN VOLUNTEER HOURS AND IMPROVE THE O'NEAL LIBRARY'S YOUNG ADULT SERVICES!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Holiday Concert with the Samford String Quartet
Wed, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Celebrate the season with a holiday performance from the Samford String Quartet!
Game On
Wed, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Video games, board games, and card games galore!
Fancy Nancy Hairdo Hullabaloo
Wed, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Children can get their whimsy on & get their hair styled like Fancy Nancy in her books. No appointments are necessary. Sign up when you get to the Children's Department (expect a wait).
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 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.
Yoga 101 - with Marie Blair
Thu, Dec 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
This monthly class targets adults who are either new to yoga, returning to their practice, or ever curious to fine-tune the basics.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6th Grade) - Game On
Thu, Dec 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Game On! Join us for tabletop and video games. Drop-Off Program
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
Fri, Dec 08, 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
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
Fri, Dec 08, 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
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Free-Play
Fri, Dec 08, 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
Ghost Stories for Christmas - an Under the Mountain Event
Sun, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
JOIN US FOR A LIVE READING OF SCARY GHOST STORIES BY AWARD-WINNING VOICE ACTOR MATT GODFREY
Great Short Stories - Reading & Discussion Group
Mon, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
The Bookies discuss The Wager - by David Gran
Tue, Dec 12, 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!
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Winecraft: Midcentury Christmas Houses
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Add a touch of nostalgia to your holiday decor with this Midcentury inspired Christmas craft!
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Movie & Popcorn 3:30-4:45 The Nightmare Before Christmas Drop Off Program
Hot off the Press Book Group - grades 4-6
Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Share a book you've enjoyed and get to know some of Ms. Morgan's latest favorites over pizza.
Registration opens Thursday, November 16 2023 at 9:00am
O'Neal Library Board Meeting
Tue, Dec 19, 8:30am - 9:30am
O’Neal Library
O'Neal Library Board
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Books & Beyond - Book clubbing outside the box
Tue, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
You pick what you'd like to listen to/read/watch within the selected topic, then come tell us about it!
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Canceled
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Dec 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library
MARIE'S POPULAR YOGA CLASSES ARE ON TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 A.M. BRING A YOGA MAT AND SOME WATER. REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, PLEASE!
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Dec 26, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
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