Ya Ya Yarners – April 1 & 15. The Ya Ya Yarners meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at 5:00 pm. Members share crochet and knitting talents as well as work on community service projects. This year our group will provide hats and scarves to local charities and will provide shawls to local nursing home residents. Need to brush up on your skills? Want to share your talents with other crafters? Join us for a fun-packed evening of stitching and conversation. For more information, email us at [email protected]. Program takes place in the Nan Abbott Room.
Shelby County Camera Club – April 4. 6 pm. The Shelby County Camera Club meets at the Albert L. Scott Library on the first Thursday of each month. The club welcomes those with all levels of photography experience and interest. Meeting takes place in the Nan Abbott Room.
Books & Brews – April 4. 6:30 pm. Come to Siluria Brewing Co. to discuss Pieces of Blue by Holly Goldberg Sloan. Buying a ramshackle motel in Hawai’i, hoping for a fresh start, widow Lindsey Hill and her three children adjust to their new living situation. As she works to restore the motel and her life she gets some unexpected help from a handsome stranger who may have secrets of his own.
ABC & Ds of Medicare – April 8. 1 pm. Karen Haiflich of the Medicare Information Source will help you navigate through the process of Medicare. Learn about filing, benefits, and any other questions you might have. Program takes place in the Nan Abbott Room.
Friends of the Library Meeting – April 8. 6 pm. Meeting takes place in the Nan Abbott Room.
Adult Computer Classes
April 13. 3 pm. Introduction to Laser Cutting – This class will cover the basics of creating a laser-able SVG design in CorelDraw software and the basics of using the library laser cutter safely. Those 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult to use the laser cutter.
April 17. 11 am. Beginning Computers – This class will get you started using a desktop or laptop computer. We will go over internet searching, file creation and saving, and understanding different terminologies.
April 24. 4 pm. Introduction to 3D Printing – Learn the basics of 3D printing, from how the printer works, understanding slicing software, and basic tips and troubleshooting.
Classes take place in the Nan Abbott room.
Library Book Group – April 18. 6:30 pm. Join us to discuss Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See. Sent into an arranged marriage, Tan Yunxian, forbidden to continue her work as a midwife-in-training as well as see her forever friend Meiling, is ordered to act like proper wife and seeks a way to continue treating women and girls from every level of society in 15th-century China. Program takes place in the Nan Abbott Room.
Medicare 101 – April 29. 6:00 pm. Learn what to expect with Medicare and how to ask the right questions. Perfect for anyone wanting to learn about their Medicare options. Presented by a representative of Medicare Advisors of Alabama. Program takes place in the Nan Abbott Room.
Youth Events:
STORY TIMES IN THE NAN ABBOTT ROOM
Fridays Teeny Tiny Time 10:00 a.m. -10:20 a.m. Ages 0-2. Sign up at https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/.
Fridays Small Fry Friday 10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Ages 3-5. Sign up at https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/.
April 10 Sensory Friends 3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Families with special needs welcomed. Sign up at https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/.
April 11 PJ Story Time 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Families with ages 11 and younger can sign up at https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/.
April 20 Good Book Buddies/Buenos Amigos del Libro 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hora de bilingüe en español y inglés para edades de 6 a 11 años / Bilingual story time fun for kids ages 6-11. Haz amigos, escucha historias y mas en español y inglés / Make friends, hear stories and more in Spanish and English. Sign up at/Regístraste enhttps://cityofalabaster.libcal.com.
PROGRAMS IN THE NAN ABBOTT ROOM.
Sign up for programs at https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/.
April 3 Secrets of the Solar Eclipse 4:00 p.m. There will be a total solar eclipse on April 8. Explore the how and why of the celestial phenomena, make a craft, and more! Ages 6 years old and older can sign up at: https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/.
April 8 Homeschool Happening: Secrets of the Solar Eclipse 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Prepare for this afternoon’s solar eclipse during this fun session. Explore the how and why of the celestial phenomena, make a craft, and more! Students in grades 1 through 6 can sign up at https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/.
April 11 Shelby 4-H Drama Club 4:00 p.m. Kids ages 9 to 18 years old can get in the spotlight in this club led by Julie Yocom, Shelby County 4-H Foundation regional Extension Agent. Sign up at v2.4honline.com and click ‘alabaster club.’
April 16 American Girls Club: Tea Time 6:00 p.m. Girls 6 years old and older can join us for a tea party with or without a doll. Kids under age 8 must be with an adult. Sign up at: https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/.
April 17 Tweens & Teens Explore More 4:00 p.m. Beat the boredom by playing board games at the library! We’ll have board games that you can play alone or with a group. Folks 12 to 18 years old can sign up at https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/.
April 20 Science Saturday: Get Ready for Earth Day 10:30 a.m. April 22 is Earth Day and children ages 6 to 11 can learn all about it and make homemade paper out of recycled materials. Sign up at: https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/.
April 23 Family Time Tasty Tales: Poetry & Pizza 6:00 p.m. Celebrate National Poetry Month with us. Come hear some short poems and have dinner on us. Also, you may bring a poem to share — either your own creation or a published favorite. All kids must be with an adult. Families with kids ages 5 to 18 years old can sign up at: https://cityofalabaster.libcal.com/.
NOTE: There is no Shelby 4-H Scientists Club this month.