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Storytime with Miss Kat

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
North Shelby
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-5, but all ages welcome. No registration.

 Stories, songs, and fun make up a lively one hour program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Thursday Family Fun Nights: Playdough Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, All Ages
North Shelby
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department Activity Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Gather your family and join us at the library to have some fun with play dough! We will provide the supplies, space, and instructions. Activities will vary each week and are sure to be an enjoyable bonding experience for your family!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Mt Laurel Sourdough Bread Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Mt Laurel
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

How do you feed a starter? How long does my dough need to proof? Lauren from Five Loaves Micro Bakery will teach us all about sourdough bread baking. 

Registration required. Adults only 18+.

Mt Laurel Ukulele Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Mt Laurel
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A story program ideal for 19-36 months and a caregiver. Stories, songs, and bubbles make up a lively 30-minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Siblings welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Mt Laurel Mini Snowman Painting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Mt Laurel
Registration Full
Registration
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

 


Come anytime between 3 and 4 to paint a mini snowman canvas. All ages. Registration required. All ages. Children will need the help of an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
North Shelby
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join the adventure as you and your friends play through an epic game of Dungeons and Dragons. There will be an overarching story for the month, but the dungeons masters will be thrilled to have anyone jump in each week.

Disclaimer(s)

Food at Library Programs

The Library is aware that reaction of individuals to food allergies may result in serious medical conditions and reminds all persons with food allergies that:

  • From time to time, food is served during library programs.
  • If a library program includes food, it will be noted in the event description.
  • Food packaging will be available for individuals to inspect for allergens.
  • Persons with food allergies are responsible for monitoring food served by the library.
  • Responsibility for monitoring minors rests with the parent/guardian/caregiver.
  • Some library programs will require an allergy waiver be signed before patrons can participate.

Tech Tuesday

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Children, All Ages
North Shelby
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department Activity Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages

Tech Tuesday

No Registration. All ages.

Join us every Tuesday afternoon any time between 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm outside the Children’s Department for our weekly drop in tech-based activity.

Language Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
North Shelby
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Practice and learn languages with like-minded individuals who all have the same goal of improving their language education.

Teen Cozy Craft

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
North Shelby
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

After school join us for a teen craft time.  This month our craft will be themed especially for the Chinese New Year. 

Alabama Humanities Presents: Castles and Cathedrals: A story of ballroom dancing, social revolutionaries, unexpected heroes, and the magic of public libraries

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
North Shelby
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Presented by Dolores Hydock 

Mt Laurel Tie-Dye Teddy Bear

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Mt Laurel
Registration Full
Registration
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

 

We will read a story, make our tie-dye teddy bears and share a snack. All ages. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food at Library Programs

The Library is aware that reaction of individuals to food allergies may result in serious medical conditions and reminds all persons with food allergies that:

  • From time to time, food is served during library programs.
  • If a library program includes food, it will be noted in the event description.
  • Food packaging will be available for individuals to inspect for allergens.
  • Persons with food allergies are responsible for monitoring food served by the library.
  • Responsibility for monitoring minors rests with the parent/guardian/caregiver.
  • Some library programs will require an allergy waiver be signed before patrons can participate.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
North Shelby
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join the adventure as you and your friends play through an epic game of Dungeons and Dragons. There will be an overarching story for the month, but the dungeons masters will be thrilled to have anyone jump in each week.

Disclaimer(s)

Food at Library Programs

The Library is aware that reaction of individuals to food allergies may result in serious medical conditions and reminds all persons with food allergies that:

  • From time to time, food is served during library programs.
  • If a library program includes food, it will be noted in the event description.
  • Food packaging will be available for individuals to inspect for allergens.
  • Persons with food allergies are responsible for monitoring food served by the library.
  • Responsibility for monitoring minors rests with the parent/guardian/caregiver.
  • Some library programs will require an allergy waiver be signed before patrons can participate.

True Crime Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
North Shelby
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

More than a book club, The True Crime Club covers true crime books and documentaries.

Mt Laurel Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Mt Laurel
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Book Club will be meeting at the library to discuss In the Shadow of the Greenbrier by Emily Matchar.

Mt Laurel Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Mt Laurel
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Book Club will be meeting at the library to discuss In the Shadow of the Greenbrier by Emily Matchar.

Mt Laurel Ukulele Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Mt Laurel
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A story program ideal for 19-36 months and a caregiver. Stories, songs, and bubbles make up a lively 30-minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Siblings welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Mt Laurel Taste Test

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Mt Laurel
Registration
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Tweens will join Miss Emily for a blindfolded M&M taste test. We will vote for our favorites and do some M&M trivia.

Registration required. Do not register younger children.

Disclaimer(s)

Food at Library Programs

The Library is aware that reaction of individuals to food allergies may result in serious medical conditions and reminds all persons with food allergies that:

  • From time to time, food is served during library programs.
  • If a library program includes food, it will be noted in the event description.
  • Food packaging will be available for individuals to inspect for allergens.
  • Persons with food allergies are responsible for monitoring food served by the library.
  • Responsibility for monitoring minors rests with the parent/guardian/caregiver.
  • Some library programs will require an allergy waiver be signed before patrons can participate.

Mt Laurel Crafty Saturday

10:00am - 2:00pm
Children
Mt Laurel
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Freeman Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafty Saturday

Stop by the library to make a fun craft or take it to-go! Supplies are limited.

Event Details:

Stop by to make a craft at the library. All ages with parent help. No registration, but supplies are limited.

Teen Writing Club Interest Meeting

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
North Shelby
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

This is an open meeting to discuss and gage interest in the formation of a regularly meeting writing club for teens to meet at the North Shelby Library.  

Disclaimer(s)

Food at Library Programs

The Library is aware that reaction of individuals to food allergies may result in serious medical conditions and reminds all persons with food allergies that:

  • From time to time, food is served during library programs.
  • If a library program includes food, it will be noted in the event description.
  • Food packaging will be available for individuals to inspect for allergens.
  • Persons with food allergies are responsible for monitoring food served by the library.
  • Responsibility for monitoring minors rests with the parent/guardian/caregiver.
  • Some library programs will require an allergy waiver be signed before patrons can participate.

Mt Laurel Knitting Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Mt Laurel
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitters, crocheters or any other needle crafters!

This knitting group will meet on the second Monday of the month.

No registration required.

Hosted by Jamie Skripnik

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
North Shelby
Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join the adventure as you and your friends play through an epic game of Dungeons and Dragons. There will be an overarching story for the month, but the dungeons masters will be thrilled to have anyone jump in each week.

Disclaimer(s)

Food at Library Programs

The Library is aware that reaction of individuals to food allergies may result in serious medical conditions and reminds all persons with food allergies that:

  • From time to time, food is served during library programs.
  • If a library program includes food, it will be noted in the event description.
  • Food packaging will be available for individuals to inspect for allergens.
  • Persons with food allergies are responsible for monitoring food served by the library.
  • Responsibility for monitoring minors rests with the parent/guardian/caregiver.
  • Some library programs will require an allergy waiver be signed before patrons can participate.

Watercolor: Red Poppies with Gayle Jones

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
North Shelby
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Gayle Jones returns for a Watercolor Painting class painting Red Poppies.

There is a $15 charge. 

Language Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
North Shelby
Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Practice and learn languages with like-minded individuals who all have the same goal of improving their language education.

NSL Reads Book Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
North Shelby
Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

NSL Book Club

MEET: Every 3rd Thursday 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

WHERE: Classroom upstairs & via Zoom 

REGISTRATION: Registration required only if you are meeting via Zoom - please include email upon registration so you can receive the Zoom invitation.

For more information: NSL Book Club Page

Check out our bookshelf at GoodReads

Event Details:

Please check out the NSL Book Club page to see what we are reading this month.