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Children Department Highlights
Programs & Events
Summer Reading Kickoff: Oceans of Possibilities!
Wald Park
Come jam with everyone’s favorite children’s entertainer Roger Day, enjoy the hijinks and art...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Summer Tweens- Let's Go to the Beach!
Community Room
Kick off your Ocean’s of Possibilities with beach games and crafts. Grades 2-6.
Story Friends
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lisa will bring stories, music, movement and fun for all her preschool friends!
Hip-Hop Choreographer: Winston Strickland
Community Room
Winston Strickland of Mad Skillz Dance Co. teaches the latest hip-hop moves! All ages.
Hip-Hop Choreographer: Winston Strickland
Splash Pad Pavilion at SHAC (Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex)
Winston Strickland of Mad Skillz Dance Co. teaches the latest hip-hop moves! All ages.
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Summer Tweens: Nailed It/Failed It DIY Ocean Snack (First Come, First Served)
Community Room
Make a beach scene cupcake, then compete in the Ocean Trivia Challenge! Grades 2-6. *First come, ...
Story Friends
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lisa will bring stories, music, movement and fun for all her preschool friends!
That Puppet Guy
Community Room
Puppeteer Lee Bryan will bring his hilarious puppet show, Circus Fanta-Sea. Two performances; all...
That Puppet Guy
Community Room
Puppeteer Lee Bryan will bring his hilarious puppet show, Circus Fanta-Sea. Two performances; all...
Ms. Courtney's Library Stop!
Community Room
Make the library your regular stop every first and third Saturday to see Ms. Courtney and her sto...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Summer Tweens: Yasu Ishida
Community Room
Yasu Ishida will enchant you with his origami storytelling while showing you how to use the ancie...
Story Friends
Community Room
Ms. Lisa will bring stories, music, movement and fun for all her preschool friends!
The Science Guys- Nashville
Community Room
Mr. Bond's Science Guys bring fun experiments and activities to tickle your brain matter! Grades K+
The Science Guys- Nashville
Community Room
Mr. Bond's Science Guys bring fun experiments and activities to tickle your brain matter! Grades K+
Father/Daughter Tea
Community Room
This special time for dads and their daughters always fills up fast, so register today- 205.978.0...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Summer Tweens: Cartoonist Joe Wos
Community Room
Get a cartoon drawing lesson from a real pro! Grades 2-6
Story Friends
Community Room
Ms. Lisa will bring stories, music, movement and fun for all her preschool friends!
Didgerdoo Down Under
Community Room
Enjoy a concert featuring the didgeridoo- one of Australia's native musical instruments. All ages.
Didgeridoo Down Under
Splash Pad Pavilion at SHAC (Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex)
Enjoy a concert featuring the didgeridoo- one of Australia's native musical instruments. All ages.
Ms. Courtney's Library Stop!
Community Room
Make the library your regular stop every first and third Saturday to see Ms. Courtney and her sto...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Summer Tweens: World Games Celebration
Community Room
The library is hosting its own CRAZY version of the World Games! See if you can get on the awards...
Story Friends
Community Room
Ms. Lisa will bring stories, music, movement and fun for all her preschool friends!
Lew-E's Comedy Show
Community Room
Lew-E will keep us "swimming" in hilarity. All ages.
Lew-E's Comedy Show
Community Room
Lew-E will keep us "swimming" in hilarity. All ages.
Ms. Courtney's Library Stop!
Community Room
Make the library your regular stop every first and third Saturday to see Ms. Courtney and her sto...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Summer Tweens: McWane Center Ocean Odyssey
Community Room
Join us for fun demonstrations to learn about the mysterious ocean! Grades 2-6.
Story Friends
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lisa will bring stories, music, movement and fun for all her preschool friends!
Barry Mitchell's Deep-Sea Circus
Community Room
Swim right up! The Deep-Sea Circus is about to begin. Sam, the ocean's funniest sea turtle, deliv...
Barry Mitchell's Deep-Sea Circus
Splash Pad Pavilion at SHAC (Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex)
Swim right up! The Deep-Sea Circus is about to begin. Sam, the ocean's funniest sea turtle, deliv...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Summer Tweens: Shark Week!
Community Room
Get in shark mode, compete in some fin-tastic games and trivia, and make your own shark tooth nec...
Story Friends
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lisa will bring stories, music, movement and fun for all her preschool friends!
Sean Driscoll and the Story Ship
Community Room
Play along as the Story Ship presents "Pirate Goodie and the Magic Chest". Use your treasure map ...
Sean Driscoll and the Story Ship
Community Room
Play along as the Story Ship presents "Pirate Goodie and the Magic Chest". Use your treasure map ...
Ms. Courtney's Library Stop!
Community Room
Make the library your regular stop every first and third Saturday to see Ms. Courtney and her sto...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing and moving, with some stories thro...
Summer Tweens: All Things SpongeBob
Community Room
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Enjoy SpongeBob games and activities. Grades 2-6.
Story Friends
Community Room
Ms. Lisa will bring stories, music, movement and fun for all her preschool friends!
Magician Larry Darnell
Community Room
Everyone loves a good magic show and Mr. Larry is one of the best! Be amazed at all the zany fun!...
Magician Larry Darnell
Community Room
Everyone loves a good magic show and Mr. Larry is one of the best! Be amazed at all the zany fun!...
Summer Tweens: Dynamic Educational Adventures Liquid Lab
Community Room
Dynamic Educational Adventures brings a Liquid Lab with all kinds of messy experiments. Grades 2-6.
Ms. Courtney's Library Stop!
Community Room
Make the library your regular stop every first and third Saturday to see Ms. Courtney and her sto...
Welcome to the Children’s Department at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest! We strive to meet the education and entertainment needs of children ages birth to six grade. This is a large age range with varied needs and interests, so as you can imagine, we have something going on all the time! We have storytimes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, as well as evening family programs and Saturday events. Our after-school kids are kept busy with our STEAM programs on Tuesday and Wednesday and we are always planning something special, so be sure and check out the calendar frequently! It’s not just about books anymore, so check out our Launchpads, Vox books, e-books, audios, DVDs and take-home theme kits. Kids of all ages will find something they like at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest!
