| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Critter Rick & His Amazing AnimalsPresented by Gardendale Martha Moore Public Library at Gardendale Civic Center June 7, 2012 Who doesn't love fun, bouncy, and wild animals?! Come join us at the Gardendale Civic Center for entertainment with Critter Rick & His AMAZING Animals!! Full of fun, laughter, excitement, and lots of furry friends. Thursday, June 7 at 10am! Don't miss out on fun for the WHOLE family!! | Gardendale Martha Moore Public Library | 06/07/12 | Gardendale |
Storytime: The Napping HousePresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library June 7, 2012 In The Napping House, Granny and all the critters in her house pile on her bed for a nap ... until a little flea causes a big stir. Somebody's got an itch!
Come listen to The Napping House, which is part of the Irondale Public Library's Summer Reading!
Be sure to check out IPL every Thursday at 10:30 in June and July for events especially geared toward the Preschool age group. | Irondale Public Library | 06/07/12 | Irondale |
Forensic Files: Teen Summer Event at IPLPresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library June 7, 2012 Find out How crimes are Really solved! Solve a mystery and enjoy a summer snack.
This event is part of the Irondale Public Library's Summer Reading! Be sure to check out IPL in June for events especially geared for teens. | Irondale Public Library | 06/07/12 | Irondale |
| Flower Fairies (4 & 5 yrs old) | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 06/04/12-
06/08/12 | Birmingham |
Garden Adventures with American Girl (Parents Request)Presented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens June 4-June 8, 2012 Explore The Gardens through the eyes of an "American Girl" with daily arts/ crafts, stories, songs, recipes, and nature projects inspired by the lives of characters such as Kit, Molly and Julie!
For children entering grades K - 2
Instructors: Robin & Emmeline Geurs | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 06/04/12-
06/08/12 | Birmingham |
Five Points West Library Presents "Creatures of the Night"Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 11, 2012 Your family will have opportunities to interact with the presenter and animals in these up-close and hands-on presentations. The program includes four to five live animals, some of which can be touched by the children and engaging biofacts on each animal.
| Birmingham Public Library | 06/11/12 | Birmingham |
Atlantic Coast TheatrePresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 12, 2012 ATLANTIC COAST THEATRE: CITY MOUSE, COUNTRY MOUSE
Live theatre production of a favorite children's tale. Tuesday, June 12, 10:30 and 3:30.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's section of the Emmet O'Neal Library website (see link below).
MONDAYS
Toddler Tales (24 - 36... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/12/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Fire! Fire! Fire! | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library | 06/12/12 | Leeds |
Dream big! with Steve BurgessPresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library June 13, 2012 Steve Burgess will be here to entertain with a little bit of magic, a little bit of music, and a whole lot of fun. Don't miss out!
This event is part of our Summer Reading program for kids aged K5- to 5th Grade. | Irondale Public Library | 06/13/12 | Irondale |
Central Library Youth Department Presents Mad Hatter Tea PartyPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 14, 2012 Don't be late for a very important date! You are cordially invited to one of the silliest tea parties you have ever been invited to and where curious things are bound to happen. Be sure to wear your maddest, most outrageous hat for an afternoon of games, tea, and tasty treats! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/14/12 | Birmingham |
How Big are Your Dreams? with Special Guest Story Teller Janet LongeneckerPresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library June 14, 2012 Come to the Irondale Public Library to hear How Big are Your Dreams?, read by special guest story teller Janet Longenecker.
This event is part of the Irondale Public Library's Summer Reading! Be sure to check out IPL every Thursday at 10:30 in June and July for events especially geared toward the Preschool age group. | Irondale Public Library | 06/14/12 | Irondale |
Books Under Cover: Teen Summer Event at IPLPresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library June 14, 2012 Make your own eReader or Notepad cover from a real book. Materials and notepads will be provided (not eReaders).
This event is part of the Irondale Public Library's Summer Reading!
Be sure to check out IPL in June for events especially geared for teens. | Irondale Public Library | 06/14/12 | Irondale |
This Magic MomentPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 15, 2012 Oh the places you'll go,the stories you'll hear,and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry Moore for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of Moore. Abracadabra,hocus pocus,presto,voila. | Birmingham Public Library | 06/15/12 | Birmingham |
Free Friday Flix in The Library TheatrePresented by The Library Theatre and Hoover Public Library at The Library Theatre June 15, 2012 Join us for Free Friday Flix in The Library Theatre at the Hoover Public Library! Free admission and refreshments.
On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10-million needed to save... | The Library Theatre | 06/15/12 | Hoover |
Doug Berky TheatrePresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 19, 2012 DOUG BERKY THEATRE: "NO SHOW"
Mime, live theatre, and fabulous masks. Tuesday, June 19, 10:30 and 3:30.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's section of the Emmet O'Neal Library website (see link below).
MONDAYS
Toddler Tales (24 - 36 months)
| Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/19/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Five Points West Library Presents "Paint Your Own T-Shirt" | Birmingham Public Library | 06/19/12 | Birmingham |
Strange Magic: Teen Summer Event at IPLPresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library June 19, 2012 Visiting Magician Tommy Johns will teach you how to amaze your friends in this street magic workshop!
This event is part of the Irondale Public Library's Summer Reading!
Be sure to check out IPL in June for events especially geared for teens. | Irondale Public Library | 06/19/12 | Irondale |
Hoop For FitnessPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/20/12 | Birmingham |
Good Times Traveling Theater - The Traveling GriotPresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library June 20, 2012 Famed storyteller, The Traveling Griot, will spin a web of tales about animals and trickster critters.
This event is part of the Irondale Public Library's Summer Reading! Be sure to check out IPL on Wednesdays at 10:30 in June and July for events especially geared toward the K5 to 5th grade age group. | Irondale Public Library | 06/20/12 | Irondale |
Hoop For FitnessPresented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 21, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/21/12 | Birmingham |
Wild Alabama!Presented by Legacy League at Leeds–Jane Culbreth Public Library June 21, 2012 The Anniston Museum of Natural History presents Wild Alabama!-- a program including education about Alabama's natural wild animals and the opportunity to see some of them up close. Grades K and older are welcome to attend. | Legacy League | 06/21/12 | Leeds |
It's a Buggy World (Parents Request)Presented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens June 18-June 22, 2012 A classic favorite returns this summer. Explore The Gardens' many insect habitats to discover bees and a world of other insects. Craft special "buggy" art/nature projects as well as special snacks- all inspired by discoveries we will make!
For 4 and 5-year-olds entering fall preschool programs
Instructors: Lisa & Christina Dolensky | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 06/18/12-
06/22/12 | Birmingham |
Wild Wings and Creeping Things (Parents Request)Presented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens June 18-June 22, 2012 Learn about many of the critters here on Earth with wings from beetles to butterflies and bats to birds. We will explore many other animals too who share our backyard and may be found at The Gardens. Go on this wild adventure to learn about our animal friends!
For children entering grades K - 2 | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 06/18/12-
06/22/12 | Birmingham |
| Central Library Youth Department Presents Teen Tailgate Party | Birmingham Public Library | 06/22/12 | Birmingham |
| New York Modern Pop Artist, Michael Albert | Gardendale Martha Moore Public Library | 06/22/12 | Gardendale |
Summer Schooler's ClubPresented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library June 25, 2012 3rd-5th Graders
Come join this amazing fun summer club!
Sorry, no younger siblings. Must register to attend. Limited to the first 30 registered Summer Readers. | Homewood Public Library | 06/25/12 | Homewood |
| Fun with Sidewalk Chalk! | Pinson Public Library | 06/25/12 | Pinson |
Summer Reading Registration at Irondale Public LibraryPresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library May 21-June 25, 2012 Every Year, Irondale Public Library sponsors a Summer Reading program to encourage children to read during the summer. Reading or listening to books and stories will open their minds and help them maintain the skills learned in school.
Our programs are designed to enhance the summer reading experience by engaging children in the world of stories and appealing to their creative natures.
We hope you and your children will read along with us this summer and Dream Big! | Irondale Public Library | 05/21/12-
06/25/12 | Irondale |
Magician Luke CassidyPresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library June 28, 2012 A free, live performance by magician Luke Cassidy will delight children of all ages – and their parents and grandparents.
This event is part of the Irondale Public Library's Summer Reading! Be sure to check out IPL every Thursday at 10:30 in June and July for events especially geared toward the Preschool age group. | Irondale Public Library | 06/28/12 | Irondale |
Zombie Madness: Teen Summer Event at IPLPresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library June 28, 2012 Professional Make-up artists from Magic City Face Paint will be here to transform you into the undead! Wear old ratty clothes to complete the look and help the library staff make the video "Zombies Read".
This event is part of the Irondale Public Library's Summer Reading program! | Irondale Public Library | 06/28/12 | Irondale |
Young Builders: Legos in the Landscape (Grades 3 - 6)Presented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens June 25-June 29, 2012 Explore The Gardens from an architectural point of view. Discover structures including plants, bridges, and sculptures. Our discoveries will inspire us to build using legos. Art and nature crafts included.
For children entering grades 3 - 6
Instructor: Ashley Harper | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Birmingham |
Paper Art - ( 3rd - 6th grade)Presented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens June 25-June 29, 2012 Includes paper quilling, paper mache, torn paper art, and origami inspired by The Gardens we will visit. Create a collection of pieces to display in our Friday art show!
For children entering grades 3 - 6
Instructor: Mary Jane Coker
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Birmingham |
Leeds Summer Camp 2012Presented by C.L. E.A .R. INC. at Robert R. Moton Community Center June 4-June 29, 2012 The Leeds Summer Camp 2012 Program Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon Snack served Daily
Arts and Crafts
Reading Club
Character Building
Music
Swimming
Motivational Speakers
Organized Sports/Games
Community Garden
Field Trips
Dance/Drama
Review in Math, English, Geography and Bible
| C.L. E.A .R. INC. | 06/04/12-
06/29/12 | Leeds |
| Creatures of the Night | Birmingham Public Library | 06/29/12 | Birmingham |
| Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts | Birmingham Public Library | 07/03/12 | Birmingham |
Bookmania: Alvin HoPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 5-July 3, 2012 BOOKMANIA: ALVIN HO: ALLERGIC TO DEAD BODIES, FUNERALS, AND OTHER FATAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Read "Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances" by Lenore Look, then enjoy pizza, games, and a book discussion. Tuesday, June 5, or Tuesday, July 3, from 6:00 - 7:00. Rising 3rd graders. Call 879-0497 to register, or register online at www.eolib.org.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/05/12-
07/03/12 | Mountain Brook |
Skip Cain the Magic GuyPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) July 3, 2012 SKIP CAIN THE MAGIC GUY
Magic for the whole family. Tuesday, July 3, 10:30 and 3:30.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's section of the Emmet O'Neal Library website (see link below).
MONDAYS
Toddler Tales (24 - 36 months)
TUESDAYS
Special programming... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 07/03/12 | Mountain Brook |
Five Points West Library Presents Teen Murder MysteryPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 3, 2012 There has been a murder in the library! Did you do it, or was it your neighbor or friend? Unravel the mystery with the clues left behind. It is up to you to solve the crime and bring the murderer to justice! Registration is required. | Birmingham Public Library | 07/03/12 | Birmingham |
| Five Points West Library Presents "Stories to Dream By" | Birmingham Public Library | 07/05/12 | Birmingham |
Music and Arts WeekPresented by The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts July 2-July 6, 2012 As our name implies, campers will spend the week immersed in the arts. Campers spend about three hours throughout the day in various choral rehearsals. They also get to choose two classes that interest them. Classes include
• Guitar
• Signing
• Vespers
• Art
• Instrumentals
• Handbells
• Barbershop Quartet
• Conducting
• Women’s Ensemble
• Drama | The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts | 07/02/12-
07/06/12 | Gallant |
| 1st Saturday Movie at Noon | Gardendale Martha Moore Public Library | 06/02/12-
07/07/12 | Gardendale |
Bookmania: ChompPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 12-July 10, 2012 BOOKMANIA: CHOMP
Read "Chomp" by Carl Hiaasen, then enjoy pizza, games, and a book discussion. Tuesday, June 12, or Tuesday, July 10, from 6:00 - 7:00. Rising 4th-6th graders. Call 879-0497 to register, or register online at www.eolib.org.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/12/12-
07/10/12 | Mountain Brook |
Blazer AnimalsPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) July 10, 2012 BLAZER ANIMALS
Brian Blazer brings his menagerie to share with you. Tuesday, July 10, 10:30 and 3:30.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's section of the Emmet O'Neal Library website (see link below).
MONDAYS
Toddler Tales (24 - 36 months)
TUESDAYS | Emmet O'Neal Library | 07/10/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Central Library Youth Department Presents Creatures of the Night | Birmingham Public Library | 07/10/12 | Birmingham |
| Button Crafts | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library | 07/10/12 | Leeds |
| Dream Big: Local Police Return for More Fun! | Bessemer Public Library | 07/10/12 | Bessemer |
| Dream Big Storytime! | Gardendale Martha Moore Public Library | 07/11/12 | Gardendale |
| Creatures of the Night | Birmingham Public Library | 07/12/12 | Birmingham |
| Lava Lamps! | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library | 07/12/12 | Leeds |
| Ashley Clinton the 'Magic ' Fireman | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library | 07/12/12 | Leeds |
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