By Keith McCoy
CIty Library 1
Residents within the Mountain Brook city limits can enjoy free language learning from Mango Languages, as well as an All Access experience from the New York Times Online and online access to The Wall Street Journal. Visit the digital resources at www.oneallibrary.org to get started. Users must be a resident in Mountain Brook city limits and, for the New York Times, 18 years or older to gain access.
The Library’s calendar updates frequently. Visit us at www.oneallibrary.org or download the O’Neal Library app (iOS and Android) for the most current event information.
ADULTS
Gentle Yoga With Marie Blair: Tuesdays, 10-11am
Open Maker Lab: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5pm
Monday, October 6, 10am-noon: Mahjong Introduction & Meetup - Experienced players may attend any meetup and do not need to register. For registration info for the once-a-month introduction to tiles and game play, please contact Katie: kmoellering@oneallibrary.org or 205-445-1118.
Tuesday, October 7, 6-8pm: Sustainable Style: Clothing Swap. This event is for teens and adults. Visit the calendar at oneallibrary.org and click on the event listing for complete details.
Tuesday, October 9, 5:30-7pm: Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja, Theme: Goodbyes
Saturday, October 11, 10:30am-noon: Medicare Made Clear
Monday, October 13, 10am-noon: Mahjong meetup for experienced players & those who have had a tile introduction
Monday, October 13, 6:30-7:30pm: Great Short Stories book club discussing “Cyclists’ Raid” by Frank Rooney
Tuesday, October 14, 10:00am - 11:30am: Bookies Book Club discussing “The Emperor of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong
Thursday, October 14, 5:30-7pm: Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja, Theme: Goodbyes
Monday, October 20, 10am-noon: Mahjong meetup for experienced players & those who have had a tile introduction
Tuesday, October 21, 8:45-9:45am: O’Neal Library Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 22, 10-11:30am: Medicare Made Clear
Wednesday, October 22, 4-5pm, registration required: Beginner Sewing Class for Teens & Adults
Wednesday, October 22, 5:30-8pm (Ages 18+ only, registration required): Nightmare on Oak Street Horror Movie & Craft
Thursday, October 23, 6-7pm: Neurodivergent Community Group
Friday, October 24, 6:30-8:30pm: Traditional Music of Scotland with musician Jim Malcolm
Monday, October 27, 10am-noon: Mahjong meetup for experienced players & those who have had a lesson
Tuesday, October 28, 6:30-8pm: Books & Beyond book club discussing horror
Wednesday, October 29, 4-5pm, registration required: Beginner Sewing Class for Teens & Adults
TEENS
Friday, October 3, 3:30-5:30pm: Game On
Monday, October 6, 4:30-6pm: Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, October 8, 3:30-5:30pm: Crafternoon Crochet Circle for Beginning and Experienced Crocheters
Thursday, October 9, 4:30-5:30pm: Teen Writing Workshop
Wednesday, October 22, 4-5pm, registration required: Beginner Sewing Class for Teens & Adults
Thursday, October 23, 4:30-5:30pm: BiblioTherapy Book Club
Tuesday, October 28, 4:30-6pm: Cosplay Runway Teen Halloween Party
Wednesday, October 29, 4-5pm: DIY Yums Campfire S’mores with MB Fire Department
Wednesday, October 29, 4-5pm, registration required: Beginner Sewing Class for Teens & Adults
CHILDREN
Patty Cake Storytime (0-18 mos)
Tuesdays, 9:30-9:50am and 10:30-10:50am (register)
Library Out Loud Story Adventure (various themes, grades K-2)
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15pm
Toddler Tales (18-36 mos)
Wednesdays, 9:30-9:50am and 10:30-10:50am (register)
Movers & Makers (3-5 yrs)
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:15pm (register)
All Together Storytime (all ages)
Thursdays, 9:30-10am and 10:30-11am
SNaP (grades 3-6)
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm (weekly themes)
Friday, October 10, 9:30, 10:30, and 11:15am: Sensory Play, Explore, and More, all ages (register)
Tuesday, October 14, 5:30-6:15pm: Family Night - Arthur Atsma, all ages
Friday, October 17: A Night Dark and Grim family fairy tale carnival, all ages
Monday, October 20, 4:30-5:30pm, Illustrator Art Club, ages 6 and up with adult (register)
Saturday, October 31, all day: Trick-or-Treat at the library, all ages
