Editor's Picks: Summer Reading, Old Gregg and Memorial Day

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As we head into the weekend, take a look at some events happening May 23-26 and catch up on news you may have missed this week.

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, here's a few things happening around town:

  • O'Neal Library Summer Reading, May 23-26: Stop by the O'Neal Library to sign your kid up for their summer reading program. The 2025 Teen Summer Reading registration began last weekend, kicking off a summer full of books. Read as many books as possible for the Reading Challenge. The Top 3 Teen Readers will win VISA gift cards, and all readers will be entered in the End-of-Summer Prize Drawing. Attend Teen Events at the O'Neal Library and use library resources to complete the Challenge Yourself Challenge. All participants will be entered in the End-of-Summer Prize Drawing. Visit oneallibrary.org/teens---summer-reading to learn more or register.
  • Visit Old Gregg and the Birmingham Zoo, May 23-26: Old Gregg, the alligator snapping turtle, has wintered in the Zoo's rhino building while repairs were made to the Alabama Steam section of the Children’s Zoo. Old Gregg returned to his habitat on Tuesday. While his exact age is not known, Old Gregg is considered to be one of the oldest animals in the Zoo and arrived on July 16, 2008. The Zoo is also open on Memorial Day, offering free admission to veterans, active and retired military and up to six dependents. Visit birminghamzoo.com for tickets.
  • Memorial Day celebrations, May 26: Take time this weekend to honor those who sacrificed their lives serving our country. Stop by Mountain Brook's Alabama Veteran's Memorial Park or visit American Village in Montevallo. American Village will be open to the public on Monday and offering free admission in honor of the holiday. Visit americanvillage.org/memorial-day for a complete schedule of events.

If you think you've missed news from this week, here's a recap of some of our stories from May 16-22: