KIDS' CONNECTION APRIL 2025
Activities and more for families with kids 11 and younger.
SPECIAL HOMESCHOOL HAPPENING
        An Hour with James Spann! 
             April 21 at 10:30 a.m. 
Homeschool students of all ages are invited to this special program at a special time. Award-winning chief meteorologist James Spann of ABC 33/40 will be here to share his story, skills, and knowledge! Students in kindergarten through high school can learn about weather safety and more.
Register here: https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/event/12929198
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Poetry & Pizza  April 8, 6:00 p.m. Celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Come hear some short poems and have dinner on us. Also, you may bring a poem to share -- either your own creation or a published favorite. All kids must be with an adult. Families with kids ages 5 to 18 years old can sign up.  
Register here: https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/event/
 
 
Showtime! Shelby 4-H Drama Showcase April 10, 4:00 p.m.
Our Shelby 4-H Drama Club is pleased to present a showcase of their talents. The young actors and set builders welcome families to be in the audience as they step into the spotlight.  
Register here: https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/event/
 
 
 
Hippity-Hoppity Tales          
April 16, 10:15 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Young children ages 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers can join in us for bunny tales, songs, a photo opportunity, goody bags, and more.  
Register here: https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/event/
 
 
 
Spring Fling 
April 16, 4:00 p.m. 
Youngsters ages 6 to 11 years old can spring into fun with us and beat the boredom at different game stations, a crafts station, a STEM station and a snack station. 
Register here: https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/event/
 
 
Homeschool Happening: An Hour with James Spann April 21, 10:30 a.m.
Please see the story above. 
Register here: https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/event/
  
 
Garden Club April 23 at 4:00 p.m.      
This month kids ages 6 to 11 can meet by the red shed to plant our seedlings!
Register here: https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/event/
 
 ANNOUNCING OUR NEW  EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY COLLECTION
Representative Russell Bedsole generously awarded our library a community educational grant! Thanks to this support, we’re excited to introduce the Early Childhood Collection. This collection will be designed for ages 0-2 years old. It will foster early literacy and provide valuable resources for our youngest readers. Within this collection you'll find beloved board books as well as first concept books including first words, daily routines, colors, and shapes.
 
 
MEET A JUNIOR LIBRARIAN
Daniel helps the library every week for at least two hours. He prepares materials for programs, decorates, and more. His hobbies are chess and reading. He likes all food. His favorite place to visit is Charleston, South Carolina. His favorite subjects are history and economics. One day he would like to visit Russia and run for office.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library will hold their spring book sale this month! It's a wonderful chance to stock up on great reads for the whole family at bargain prices -- and support the library! Friday, April 25 the sale is open to members only from 5pm-7pm. You can join that night and shop! Bargain hunting hours on Saturday, April 26 for the general public are 9am-3pm. Sunday from 1pm-3pm is Fill-a-Bag Day! The sale is in the Nan Abbott Meeting Room in the back of the library.
                                         STORY TIMES! 
Teeny Tiny Time  (2 years old & younger)
Fridays, 10 a.m.-10:20 a.m. 
 
Small Fry Friday (3-5 years old)
Fridays, 10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
 
PJ Story Time (all ages)
Second Thursdays, 6:15 p.m.-7 p.m.
 
 NEW BOOKS!
                         
 
Sign up for our other newsletters to get new title lists emailed to you every month!
 
Picture Books - http://libraryaware.com/3590/NewsletterIssues/LatestIssueForList/5e98bf01-e61a-4159-bc2f-1961aa526936
 
Kids' Books - http://libraryaware.com/3590/NewsletterIssues/LatestIssueForList/a6d937d4-0b30-4b3b-b1c7-3bf1dc6e1417
 
Teen Scene - http://libraryaware.com/3590/NewsletterIssues/LatestIssueForList/a7fb1849-4162-4a04-813f-02d26809f648
 
 
Please sign up for all programs and story times at our online calendar.
All programs and story times are in the Nan Abbott Room unless otherwise noted.
Children under age 8 must be with an adult.
Albert L. Scott Library
100 9th Street NW
Alabaster, Alabama 35007
(205) 664-6822
https://www.cityofalabaster.com/221/Library