KIDS' CONNECTION JULY 2025
Activities and more for families with kids 11 and younger.
We Thank Our Sponsors to Date:
 
 
SUMMER CHALLENGE IS UNDERWAY!
 
Our Color Our World™ 2025 Summer Challenge is at a midpoint! There is still time to sign up kids to read our library books and earn prizes.  
 
A Challenge for Every Age
It's for all ages. Register by going to ReadSquared or download the app. You set the goal! Prizes are awarded at 100-point intervals. The Last day to sign up for the challenge is July 21.
 
Details of the Picture Perfect Finale on July 29 are below!
 
July 31 is a BIG Day
The last day to pick up prizes is July 31. The deadline to log books and be automatically entered for the electronically selected grand prize drawings is July 31.  
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Stories & Scribbles:   
A Wicked Good Story Time
July 1, 10:15 a.m.
Join Miss Karen for a story,  sing-along, and craft from Oz!
Register here.
 
 
Pigments of Your Imagination  
July 9, 10:30 a.m.
Magician Tommy Johns amazes and muses during this colorful magic show for kids 6 to 11 years old. 
Register here.
 
Alabama Ballet
July 10, 4:00 p.m. 
Alabama Ballet dancers visit to unveil the art and history of the dance for kids ages 6 to 11.
Register here.

Lego Day!
 
July 10, 10:30 a.m. 
 
Kids 6 to 11 years old can have fun building with Mr. Stefan and his trillions of colorful bricks. 
 
Register here.
Civic Champions:
Stories & Activities
 July 14, 10:30 a.m.
Youngsters 6 to 11 will have fun with civics through stories They'll get a goody bag with activity book in this program conducted by the
David Mathews Center
for Civic Life.
 Register here.
Raptor Trek & Herp Journey 
July 16, 10:30 a.m.
 Alabama 4-H Science School visits with animal friends for kids ages 6 to 11 to learn about. 
 
Register here. 
Art Jam with the Archives
July 17, 10:30 a.m.
 Kids ages 4 to 12 years old can make new memories by dot painting, quilt designing, examining artifacts, and more with the Alabama Department of Archives & History. 
Register here.

Science Saturday:
Rocket Science
 July 19, 10:30 a.m.
 Budding scientists ages 6 to 11 years old can have a blast learning about rocket science. 
 
 
 Register here. 
 
STORY TIMES! 
  
Stories & Scribbles with
Miss Karen (All ages) 
Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.
 
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.
 
Reads & Deeds Service Projects
July 8, 1:00 p.m.-2 :00 p.m.
Make bird feeders for our feathered friends.
Register here.
July 22, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Make comfort cards for the homebound.
Register here.
July 23, 4:00 p.m.
Kids ages 5 to 11 years old can meet by the red shed to see what's blooming! All kids must be with an adult.

Register here.
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 unless otherwise noted.
 
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: THE FINALE!
 
 

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                    Please Note: The library will be closed                             
July 4, 5, and 6 for the Independence Day Holiday. 
 
Albert L. Scott Library
100 9th Street NW
Alabaster, Alabama 35007
(205) 664-6822

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