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KIDS' CONNECTION JUNE 2025 |
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We Thank Our Sponsors to Date: |
SUMMER CHALLENGE IS UNDERWAY!
Our Color Our World™ 2025 Summer Challenge is bringing a rainbow of reading and programming this month! Here’s an overview. A Challenge for Every Age We have reading opportunities and fun prizes for all ages. Register by going to ReadSquared or download the app. You set the goal! Prizes are awarded at 100-point intervals. Special Partnership: Summer Reading x2 The library is partnering with Alabaster City Schools (ACS) Warrior Reading Literacy Camps. Students enrolled in literacy camp can bring their Summer Reading x2 flyer to the library to register for the challenge and receive a special prize. We’ll also have books and resources pulled specifically for them. The 2025 Summer Reading Program is supported in whole or in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Alabama Public Library Service. |
 Kickoff Event: The ART of MAGIC with Russell DavisJune 2, 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. The Art of Magic with magician Russell Davis will help kids of all ages and their caregivers kick off our Color Our World Summer Challenge. |
 Be at Your Best Drums with Mark Seymour June 4, 3 p.m. Join Mark Seymour for a fun and noisy session of drumming, songs, and dancing. |
 Tuscaloosa Barnyard Petting Zoo June 5, 10:30 a.m. Critter fans can get up close and personal with fuzzy friends when the Tuscaloosa Barnyard brings its petting zoo to the library.
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 Color of Science with Dynamic Education Adventures June 9, 10:30 a.m. Discover The Color of Science in this interactive program. |
Mr. Larry's Kaleidoscope of Magic June 11, 10:30 a.m. Come for laughs and magical skills during magician Mr. Larry |
 Colorful Crowns & Terrific Tales with author Irealle Saul-Sylvas June 11, 4:30 p.m. Interactive program incorporating creative character building, movement, crown-making, and more. |
 LEGO Day! June 12, 10:30 a.m. Kids 6 years old and older can join Mr. Stefan from the Magic city Lego Users League when he brings his zillions of colorful bricks! |
 McWane Science Center From 'Flame to Film' June 12, 1 p.m. See how science shapes creativity and storytelling through ancient animation, color changing dyes, and light-bending lenses. |
Intensive Watercolor Workshop Miss Julie of Shelby 4-H June 16, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon Young artists 6 - 11 create with watercolor pens. |
 Color Our World: Library Scavenger Hunt June 17, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Families can have fun learning about the library! |
 Birds of Prey with Alabama Wildlife Center June 18, 10:30 a.m. Learn to identifying raptors and delve into raptor biology. Experience an up-close encounter with some glove-trained raptors! |
The Art of Puppetry & Ventriloquism Show with Gene Cordova June 18, 2 p.m. Humorous and interactive show that displays a glimpse behind the curtain of puppetry and ventriloquism. |
Science Saturday: Optical Illusions June 21, 10:30 a.m. Come explore the science of optical illusion. |
 Garden Club June 25, 4 p.m. Meet us beside the red shed to tend to our plants and hopefully harvest beans and corn! |
 Global Art June 25, 10:30 a.m. Create a global masterpiece based on each of the continents by going from station to station. |
 Chess, Checkers, & Pizza June 26, 6 p.m. Join our Summer Intern and a Junior Librarian for a casual chess / checkers championship. |
 Drama Showcase June 28, 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to see the talents of the workshop participants. All kids in the audience must be with an adult. |
 Sherbet Sunday June 29, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Families with kids up to 11 years old can taste the flavors of the rainbow. All kids must be with an adult.
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