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Santa at The Library

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room at North Shelby

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, All Ages

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Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, All Ages

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Santa is coming to town! We are so excited to welcome Santa to North Shelby Library where Miss Sarah and Miss Scotlyn will be hosting a Storytime. Santa will be waiting patiently to visit in the Meeting Room from 5:30-6:30PM.

Novel Horizons Book Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Mueller Annex Classroom at North Shelby

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Mueller Annex Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Novel Horizons Book Club is perfect for adults who work or prefer an evening book club! The books we choose may vary in subject matter and emotional depth.

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Alabama Extension: Senior Frauds and Scams program

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Mueller Annex Classroom at North Shelby

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Mueller Annex Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Financial exploitation of the elderly is a widespread problem that is increasing throughout the world. Millions of older adults lose hard-earned dollars to fraud and scams every day.

Cozy Mom's Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am

North Shelby

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Shelby

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Cozy Moms Book Club is perfect for moms who enjoy reading and connecting with others in our community! The books we choose may vary in subject matter and emotional depth.

Mommy & Me Music Group

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at North Shelby

Program Type:

Other, Performance, Storytime

Age Group:

Children

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Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Other, Performance, Storytime

Event Details:

This music group is for ages 0-5. Kim Hamrick from Heartstrings Creative Co. will be leading a Mommy & Me music group with instruments, movement, familiar songs and more!

Mahjong 101

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mueller Annex Classroom at North Shelby

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Mueller Annex Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

There will be an introduction to the game of Mahjong, followed by a social playing session. A number of boards will be provided and feel free to bring your own. Registration required.

La Hora del Cuento

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Department Activity Room at North Shelby

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children, All Ages

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Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Children's Department Activity Room

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Storytime

Color Therapy

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Mueller Annex Classroom at North Shelby

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Mueller Annex Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Come along for snacks and coloring fun

Mommy & Me Music Group

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at North Shelby

Program Type:

Other, Performance, Storytime

Age Group:

Children

View Details

Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Other, Performance, Storytime

Event Details:

This music group is for ages 0-5. Kim Hamrick from Heartstrings Creative Co. will be leading a Mommy & Me music group with instruments, movement, familiar songs and more!

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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

Japanese Gift Wrapping - Furoshiki

4:45pm–5:45pm

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

North Shelby

Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Event Details:

Drop in for a lesson in Japanese gift wrapping! Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese method of gift wrapping using reusable cloth. Learn how to wrap and use furoshiki for a more sustainable holiday season.

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 Crafty Saturday

10:00am–2:00pm

Children

Mt Laurel

Library Branch: Mt Laurel

Room: Freeman Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Crafty Saturday

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

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

Teen Tiny Art

3:30pm–5:00pm

Tweens, Teens

North Shelby

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Mueller Annex Classroom

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come join us to paint your own rendition of penguin tiny art!

Pre-K Craft Time

10:30am–11:30am

Children

North Shelby

Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

A monthly event designed to celebrate creativity and exploration in arts and crafts between the ages of 2-5. Meet us in the activity room for a guided take-home creation.

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.

Crafternoon

3:15pm–4:15pm

Children, Tweens

North Shelby

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Meet us for a monthly craft designed for ages 5+. This month we are making mini festive paper christmas sweaters!

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 Button Tree

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Mt Laurel

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mt Laurel

Room: Ann Price Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Patrons can come and make a button ornament. Children will need the help of an adult.

Registration required. Come anytime between 4 and 5.

Color Therapy

5:30pm–7:00pm

Adults

North Shelby

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Mueller Annex Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Come along for snacks and coloring fun

Mt Laurel Tween Ornament

3:00pm–3:45pm

Tweens, Teens

Mt Laurel

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mt Laurel

Room: Ann Price Activity Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

We will make a holiday ornament using wood, nails and string. Tweens will need to bring their own hammer!

Registration required. Please do not register younger children. Program is for ages 8-13.

Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24–12/26

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

North Shelby, Mt Laurel, Online, Off Site

Description:

The North Shelby Library and the Mt Laurel Library will be closed for a Christmas break. We will resume regular hours on Dec 27.

Libraries Closed

All Day 12/31–1/1

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

North Shelby, Mt Laurel, Online, Off Site

Description:

The North Shelby Library and Mt Laurel Library will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Regular hours will resume on January 2.

5:30pm–7:00pm

Adults

North Shelby

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: North Shelby

Room: Mueller Annex Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Come along for snacks and coloring fun

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