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Breakout Book Club - See the Ghost

emerging readers and their adults
2023-10-09 17:00:00 2023-10-09 18:00:00 America/Chicago Breakout Book Club - See the Ghost 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. O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room

Monday, October 09
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-09 17:00:00 2023-10-09 18:00:00 America/Chicago Breakout Book Club - See the Ghost 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. O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room

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.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Children's Events | Book Group |

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O’Neal Library
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Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
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Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
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Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
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Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
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Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
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Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
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Teddy Bear Sleepover Storytime - an Etc. Program
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All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
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Registration is now closed
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LOL Story Adventure - laugh out loud storytime for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
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Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
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Sustainable Style: Clothing Swap
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
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Crafternoon: Crochet Circle - For Beginners and Experienced Crocheters
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Hot off the Press Book Club - grades 4-6
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Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
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Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
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O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
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Sensory Play, Explore & More - Free-Play
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O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
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Mon, Oct 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library.
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
The Bookies discuss The Emperor of Gladness by - Ocean Vuong
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
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O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
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Family Night - Arthur Atsma
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O’Neal Library - Conference Room
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O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Show off your amazing cosplays at the O'Neal Library!
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Zoom Room
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Books & Beyond - Reading & Viewing Discussion Group
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O’Neal Library - Conference Room
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DIY Yums: Campfire S'mores - with Mountain Brook Fire Department
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O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
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Beginner Sewing Classes - Teens & Adults
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
A 4-week course teaching basics for machine sewing.
Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Oct 30, 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) - Halloween Bingo
Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Everyone's favorite Book Bingo but with a haunting Halloween twist! Drop Off Program
Poetry as Prayer Part 2 - Solace and ritual, whether you already pray or not
Sun, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library
In this 6-week series, you'll curate your very own collection of poetry for moments of reflection or prayer.
Mahjong Meet Up & Lesson - for 12 new players!
Mon, Nov 03, 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.
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Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Nov 04, 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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O’Neal Library
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Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
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O’Neal Library - Makerspace
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O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
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O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
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O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Medicare can be confusing, but the presentation today should help clarify the process. Bring any questions you might have!
Poetry as Prayer Part 2 - Solace and ritual, whether you already pray or not
Sun, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library
In this 6-week series, you'll curate your very own collection of poetry for moments of reflection or prayer.
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Nov 10, 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.
Gratitude Journals - with Dabble Arts Studio
Mon, Nov 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Create gratitude journals with Erica Scott of Dabble Arts Studio
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
O'Neal Library Closed - Veterans Day
Tue, Nov 11, All day
O’Neal Library
Happy Veterans Day!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Nov 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Book Lovers Charm Bar
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Make jewelry inspired by your favorite books!
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Thu, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Improv Night @ O'Neal Library - with Pigeons!
Fri, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Pigeons: an improv comedy show about leaving the nest. Come watch and laugh as we interview an audience member and then perform a show that’s made up entirely on the spot!
Poetry as Prayer Part 2 - Solace and ritual, whether you already pray or not
Sun, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library
In this 6-week series, you'll curate your very own collection of poetry for moments of reflection or prayer.
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Nov 17, 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.
Cancelled
O'Neal Library Board of Trustees
Tue, Nov 18, 8:00am - 10:30am
O’Neal Library
Board meeting
O'Neal Library Board of Trustees
Tue, Nov 18, 8:45am - 9:45am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Board Meeting
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
The Bookies discuss Murderland by Caroline Fraser
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
O'Neal Library - 2nd Floor Quiet 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, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Medicare Made Clear: - What You Need to Know
Wed, Nov 19, 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!
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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
Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Books & Beyond - Reading & Viewing Discussion Group
Tue, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Book clubbing, outside the box!
O'Neal Library Closed - Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 27, All day
O’Neal Library
Happy Thanksgiving!
O'Neal Library Closed - Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 28, All day
O’Neal Library
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Dec 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library.
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Creation Station: - December
Tue, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library
Craft supplies available at all Open Maker Labs in December.
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Tue, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Book Buddies Donation Party
Wed, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
JWC Fundraising Event
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
You Have Bewitched Me, Body and Soul: Jane Austen Matinee
Sat, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a 20th anniversary of a fan favorite Jane Austen movie adaptation
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library.
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
The Bookies discuss The Antidote by Karen Russell
Tue, Dec 09, 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 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Winecraft: Embossed Foil Ornaments - with Dabble Arts Studio
Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Embossed foil ornaments
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Thu, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Crafterday!
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your own craft and work on it with us!
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