North Shelby Library to celebrate fall with events

North Shelby Library

5521 Cahaba Valley Rd

For more information, visit northshelbylibrary.org or call 439-5500.

Oct. 11: Central Alabama Reader and Author Shindig. 1-3 p.m. Join us at North Shelby Library for an author signing featuring authors, Kit Rocha, Moira Rogers, Hailey Edwards, Deanna Chase, Jenn Bennett, Alisha Raj, and Vivian Arend.

Oct. 30: Medicare Benefits Check-up. 10 a.m.-noon. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A) will be hosting a free Medicare Benefits Check-up at the North Shelby Library. Call 670-5570.

Children

All month: Fall Owl Craft. Stop by the Children’s Department in October to pick up a craft to take home or make in the department. All ages are welcome. Supplies are limited.

Oct. 4: Lego Club. 10-11:30 a.m. The library provides the Legos, the kids provide the imagination and creativity.

Oct. 15: Homeschool Hangout: Haunted Shelby County. 1 p.m. Kim Johnston, author of the book Haunted Shelby County, Alabama, will share stories and evidence her paranormal team has collected at historical sites in and around Shelby County.

Oct. 17: Pumpkin Painting Workshop. 4 p.m. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) and we’ll provide the paint. Registration is required.

Oct. 30: Tween Halloween Party. 6 p.m. Spooky stories, fun and good food. Ages 8-13. Registration required.

Storytimes

Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Mr. Mac Storyteller Extraordinaire. 10:45 a.m. All Ages.

Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23: P.J. Story Time. 7 p.m. All ages.

Oct. 7, 21: Baby Tales. 9:30 a.m. Ages birth to 18 months. Registration required.

Oct. 13, 30, 27: Toddler Tales. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Ages 19-36 months. Registration required.

Teens

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24: Gaming. 3:30-5:45 p.m. Come to the teen department each Friday afternoon for open gaming on the Wii and with board and card games. Call 439-5512 or email nsyouth@shelbycounty-al.org.

Oct. 4: Volunteer Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Help the library and earn community service hours. Call 439-5512 or email nsyouth@shelbycounty-al.org.

Oct. 13: Anime Night. 6 p.m. Join the teen department for an evening of anime.

Oct. 27: Minecraft Maze Runner Night. 6 p.m. Show off your minecraft skills navigating a dark maze with monsters.

Oct. 31: Trick-or-Treat at the Library. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Stop by each department in the library for treats.