Forest Friends Department Highlights
Programs & Events
Kreate w/ Kelly
Children's Program Room
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, our artist friend Ms. Kelly, will lead your family in a cool, collabo...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
After-School Adventures
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lakin has so much planned for all of our 5 year old-second grade friends! Games, crafts, expe...
Silly Goose Story Time
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lauren has so much fun planned for her preschool friends! stories, music, and movement await!
Twelve Below
Children's Program Room
Join Ms. Kelsey on Wednesdays for a fun tween program with challenges, games, food, and more! Th...
Book Babies
Treehouse
Babies birth to 18 months are introduced to the joys of storytime with a special lap-sit pro...
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 stori...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
After-School Adventures
Children's Program Room
We have so much planned for all of our 5 year old-second grade friends! Games, crafts, experiment...
Silly Goose Story Time
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lauren has so much fun planned for her preschool friends! stories, music, and movement await!
Twelve Below
Children's Program Room
Join Ms. Kelsey on Wednesdays for a fun tween program with challenges, games, food, and more! Th...
Book Babies
Treehouse
Babies birth to 18 months are introduced to the joys of storytime with a special lap-sit pro...
Kreate w/ Kelly
Children's Program Room
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, our artist friend Ms. Kelly, will lead your family in a cool, collabo...
Summer Reading Kickoff
Wald Park
Adventure Begins at Your Library this summer as we kick off this Summer Reading program with a pa...
Kreate w/ Kelly
Children's Program Room
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, our artist friend Ms. Kelly, will lead your family in a cool, collabo...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Silly Goose Story Time
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lauren has so much fun planned for her preschool friends! stories, music, and movement await!
Gary Ledbetter: Magician and Balloon Artist
Community Room
We are starting our Summer of Adventure off right with an all-'round talented entertainer. All ages.
Gary Ledbetter: Magician and Balloon Artist
Community Room
We are starting our Summer of Adventure off right with an all-'round talented entertainer. 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...
Spanish Storytime
Children's Program Room
Join Pablo, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School, as he teaches younger children about Hispanic...
Summer Tween Time: Birds of Prey
Community Room
The Alabama Wildlife Center is visiting the library with their birds of prey, don't miss out on a...
Silly Goose Story Time
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lauren has so much fun planned for her preschool friends! stories, music, and movement await!
Lew-E's Comedy Circus Show
Community Room
Lee will make you laugh with his comedic attempts at being a one-man circus act! Com and join the...
Lew-E's Comedy Circus Show
Community Room
Lee will make you laugh with his comedic attempts at being a one-man circus act! Com and join the...
Kreate w/ Kelly
Children's Program Room
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, our artist friend Ms. Kelly, will lead your family in a cool, collabo...
Spanish Storytime
Children's Program Room
Join Pablo, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School, as he teaches younger children about Hispanic...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Silly Goose Story Time
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lauren has so much fun planned for her preschool friends! stories, music, and movement await!
Musician Andrew Best
Community Room
Andrew will bring musical fun for all ages.
Musician Andrew Best
Liberty Park Middle School Gym
Andrew will bring musical fun for all ages.
Father-Daughter Tea
Community Room
A patron favorite is back again this year! Registration required. All ages. Sign up between May 1...
Spanish Storytime
Children's Program Room
Join Pablo, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School, as he teaches younger children about Hispanic...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Summer Tween Time: Casting and Reeling
Wald Park
Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries will be at Wald Park for a fishing adventure! Get your ...
Silly Goose Story Time
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lauren has so much fun planned for her preschool friends! stories, music, and movement await!
Ventriloquist Gene Cordova
Community Room
Laugh with Gene and his puppet pals! All ages.
Ventriloquist Gene Cordova
Liberty Park Middle School Gym
Laugh with Gene and his puppet pals. All ages.
Kreate w/ Kelly
Children's Program
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, our artist friend Ms. Kelly, will lead your family in a cool, collabo...
Spanish Storytime
Children's Program Room
Join Pablo, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School, as he teaches younger children about Hispanic...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Silly Goose Story Time
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lauren has so much fun planned for her preschool friends! stories, music, and movement await!
Mr. Bonds, Science Guy
Community Room
A fun and interactive science adventure. All ages.
Mr. Bonds, Science Guy
Community Room
A fun and interactive science adventure.
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...
Spanish Storytime
Children's Program Room
Join Pablo, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School, as he teaches younger children about Hispanic...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Silly Goose Story Time
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lauren has so much fun planned for her preschool friends! stories, music, and movement await!
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...
Spanish Storytime
Children's Program Room
Join Pablo, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School, as he teaches younger children about Hispanic...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Silly Goose Story Time
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lauren has so much fun planned for her preschool friends! stories, music, and movement await!
That Puppet Guy
Community Room
Come and enjoy a great puppet show. All ages.
That Puppet Guy
Community Room
Come and enjoy a great puppet show.
Kreate w/ Kelly
Children's Program Room
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, our artist friend Ms. Kelly, will lead your family in a cool, collabo...
Spanish Storytime
Children's Program Room
Join Pablo, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School, as he teaches younger children about Hispanic...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Silly Goose Story Time
Children's Program Room
Ms. Lauren has so much fun planned for her preschool friends! stories, music, and movement await!
Barry Mitchell
Community Room
Barry combines magic, puppets, and comedy for a show that will have you smiling, even after you l...
Barry Mitchell
Liberty Park Middle School Gym
Magic, puppets, and comedy for a show that will leave you smiling. 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...
Spanish Storytime
Children's Program Room
Join Pablo, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School, as he teaches younger children about Hispanic...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Summer Tween Time: Mammals of Alabama: Skins and Skulls
Community Room
The Alabama Wildlife Federation will be at the library for a cool Nature on Wheels program that's...
Michelle's Magical Poddles
Community Room
Back by popular demand. These lovable canines will delight and charm you. All ages.
Michelle's Magical Poodles
Community Room
Back by popular demand. These lovable canines will delight and charm you.
Kreate w/ Kelly
Children's Program Room
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, our artist friend Ms. Kelly, will lead your family in a cool, collabo...
Spanish Storytime
Children's Program Room
Join Pablo, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School, as he teaches younger children about Hispanic...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Toddler-a-Go-Go
Community Room
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stori...
Summer Tween Time: 4-H Club: Reptile Journey
Community Room
End the summer with a reptile encounter! The 4-H club will be at the library with some of their r...
Welcome to the Children’s Department at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest! We serve 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!