Yes! We Are Back

I know you're ready . . . and so are we!  Our regular storytime schedule resumes after Labor Day.  It's been awhile, plus we've tweaked a few things.  Here's a quick breakdown.

MONDAYS
Baby Playdate at 9:30 a.m.
Enjoy a brief storytime activity and open-ended play with Miss Emma.  Ages 0-18 months.  Must register each week.  The first one, Puppy Love!, will be September 12th.  Register online beginning 09/06/22.

Story Lab at 4 p.m.
One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.  No registration required to join Miss Katie Jane.  The first one, All Around Town, will be September 12th.

TUESDAYS
Together with Tots at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Stories and songs for 18-36 months with Miss Grace.  This storytime meets every week, but the themes will remain the same for two weeks in a row to reach as many families as possible.  The first one, Birthday, will be September 6th.  Register online today.

WEDNESDAYS
Story Sprouts at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Dance and play with Miss Anna Beth in this interactive storytime designed for children 4 and under.  No registration required.  The first one, Mice Are Nice, will be September 7th.

THURSDAYS
PJ Storytime at 6:30 p.m.
Wear your pajamas for stories, songs and fun at this all-ages storytime with Miss Alyssa.  No registration is required.  The first one, School, will be September 8th.

FRIDAYS
Storytime @ Lee Branch at 10:30 a.m.
Miss Corinne leads a fun storytime for all ages at the East 59-Lee Branch location (701 Doug Baker Blvd #103, Birmingham, AL 35242).  No registration is required.  The first one, Library, will be September 9th.

Storytime Special
We will have one or two interest-focused storytimes per month.  Both the ages and times vary, and registration is required.  So check our calendar for details.  The first one will be Space Jamming on September 9th at 4 p.m.  Miss Corinne will lead a journey through the solar system, with a song/dance/activity for each planet.  This mix of music, movement, and science is designed for kids ages 5-8.  Register online today.

SATURDAYS
Storytime Surprise at 10:30 a.m.
Expect the unexpected at this once-a-month storytime for the whole family.  No registration is required.  The first one will be September 23.

Browse our printed Sep-Nov calendar or search our online event calendar to find out even more about what we have to offer.  Then follow the stars to fun!

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