Alabaster Library: Kids' Connection: aug '26 kids connection

KIDS' CONNECTION AUGUST 2026

Activities and more for families with kids 11 and younger.

SUMMER CHALLENGE:

SUCCESS UNEARTHED!

Our Unearth a Story™ Summer Challenge is over and nearly 500 children signed up to read or listen to our library books to earn prizes. They also had fun learning and laughing at more than 60 special programs presented by entertainers, scientists, and others.

The library offered the free, 9-week Summer Challenge as a great way to encourage reading. The goal was to help kids avoid the summer slide of reading skills so they'll be in good shape when they return to school.

SUMMER PROGRAM MEMORIES

IN AUGUST

Dolls, Decades & Desserts!

August 18 @ 6:00 p.m.

Bring your favorite doll, if you like, and step into history! We're celebrating 40 years of American Girl dolls and books with a fancy tea party. Eat dinner at home and then join us for desserts and decaffeinated tea. Dress up or wear an American Girl character costume if you desire! This is for ages 6 to 11 years old and their escorts. Young gentlemen are welcomed, too. When signing up please let us know how many will be seated in your group. Register here.

SEPTEMBER SNEAK PEEK

,KICKOFF!

Homeschool Happening

September 14, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

We're launching a new school year of Homeschool Happening! Kids 6 to 11 years old can join us and spark their curiosity with hands-on learning of STEM using Lego bricks. There will be four projects focusing on: earth and space, engineering technology, physical science, and life science.

NEW STEM PROGRAM!

Lego Engineers

September 28, 5:30 p.m.

Ms. Karen will be your guide into the sensational world of STEM. Participants ages 6 years old and older will build with Lego bricks as they learn about building solutions for tomorrow, discovering life processes, connections on earth and beyond, and more.

Check out some of our newest titles!

A room with a view

written by Joanna Ho ; illustrated by Thaís Mesquita.

Camp catastrophe

written by Brian Gordon.

America's founding myths ...and what really happened!

written by Christy Mihaly ; illustrated by Marta Sevilla.

STORY TIMES with "Ms. Karen"

We're taking a break in August. We look forward to seeing you on Friday mornings starting in September.

Please sign up for all programs at our online calendar.

All programs are in the Nan Abbott Room unless otherwise noted.

Children under age 10 must be with an adult unless otherwise noted.

Please Note: The library will be closed

September 7 for the Labor Day Holiday.