KIDS' CONNECTION February 2026
Activities and more for families with kids 11 and younger.
Reads & Deeds
On February 3 at 4:30pm join us for a heartwarming story time featuring Miss Tizzy, a beloved tale about kindness and a community coming together to help when a neighbor falls ill. After the story, our Public Services Librarian, Carol Smith, will introduce the library’s Books-By-Mail service and share how it brings the joy of reading to homebound members of our community. To wrap up the fun, children will create a special Valentine card to brighten the day of Books-By-Mail patrons.
Register here.
 
Valentines day crafts paper kids children cutting hearts red
Crafty Kids: Be Mine, Valentine!  
Here's a chance for kids 6 years old and older to show their creativity and love for the special people in their lives. We'll have the supplies for them to make Valentine cards. The program is February 9 at 4:00pm.
Register here.
NEW COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB: HELPING HANDS!
The Helping Hands Club gives kids in 3rd through 6th grade the chance to make a difference while having fun at the library! Members support our Reads & Deeds programs by helping with story time, assisting younger participants, and taking part in meaningful, hands-on service projects that benefit our community. Along the way kids learn empathy, teamwork, and leadership—all while sharing their love of books. Helping Hands Club members may also be invited to participate in future volunteer opportunities at the library.
Register for the Helping Hands Club.
 
MORE ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 

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Shelby 4-H Science Club
February 10, 4:00pm
Kids 9 years old and older can join Shelby 4-H for free and become members of this monthly club that focuses on the environment. Sign up through 4-H at https://v2.4honline.com and click 'alabaster club.'
 
 Shelby 4-H Creative & Expressive Arts Club February 10, 5:00pm  
Performers, visual artists, writers, and others who are 9 years old and older can join this club for free through 4-H. Sign up at https://v2.4honline.com and click 'alabaster club.'
 
Chess Club                  
February 13 &  February 27, 3:30pm 
Kids ages 5 years old and older can play chess with other students and improve their skills while having fun.
Register here for the 13.
Register here for the 27.
 
Homeschool Happening:
An Hour with James Spann 
February 16, 10:00am-11:00am 
Students in first through sixth grades are invited to learn about meteorology, weather safety and more from ABC 33/40's chief meteorologist James Spann. Space is limited, be sure to sign up early.
Register here.
 
Jefferson: President AND Scientist? February 16, 1:00pm Fans of U.S. presidents and science can celebrate both thanks to the third president -- Thomas Jefferson. Kids 6 to 11 years old who didn't get to attend our morning program are invited to join us this afternoon.
Register here.
 
 
 
Lunar New Year Tea Tasting 
February 17, 5:30pm 
Families can celebrate the Year of the Horse at a special hot tea tasting event. Sample various flavors and learn about different new year celebrations. All kids must be with an adult.
Register here.
 
Garden Club February 25, 4:00pm
Kids ages 6 to 11 years old can meet us beside the red shed and help set up our garden for spring and plant strawberries. Register here.
 
Science Saturday: Brick Challenge 
February 21, 10:30am-11:30am 
Hands-on Brick Challenge hosted by Young Engineers Over the Mountain! Children in first through sixth grades will explore engineering, mechanics, robotics, and coding by building with specially designed bricks. This program is limited to 12 students so sign up early.
Register here.    
 
 
Step into Yesterday: 100 Years of Black History February 24, 6:00pm     
For the 100th anniversary of commemorating Black History in America, we’re inviting kids ages 6 to 11 years old to a fun, hands-on journey with stations, stories, crafts, and more. 
Register here.
 
 
 

MEET A JUNIOR LIBRARIAN
Claire helps the library at least 2 hours a week. She works on special projects. She says three positive words to describe her are: curious, creative, and smart. Her favorite place to visit is Montana. In the future she would like to be an author.

STORY TIME FUN!
Teeny Tiny Time (2years old and younger)
 
10:00am-10:20am 
 
Small Fry Friday (3-5 years old)
 
10:45am-11:15am
 
Free Play Friday (0-5 years old)
 
February 27, 10:00am-11:15am
Check out some of our other newsletters! 
 
Picture Books   |   Kids' Books     |    Teen Scene
 
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Please sign up for all programs and story times at our online calendar.
All programs and story times are in the Nan Abbott Room.
Children under age 10 must be with an adult unless otherwise noted.
Albert L. Scott Library
100 9th Street NW
Alabaster, Alabama 35007
(205) 664-6822

https://www.cityofalabaster.com/221/Library