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Registration opens:
December 01st, 2024

Great Short Stories

A reading & discussion group
2025-01-13 18:30:00 2025-01-13 19:30:00 America/Chicago Great Short Stories Great conversation about great short fiction! O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room

Monday, January 13
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-13 18:30:00 2025-01-13 19:30:00 America/Chicago Great Short Stories Great conversation about great short fiction! O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room

O’Neal Library

Community Meeting Room

Great conversation about great short fiction!

The Great Short Stories (GSS) reading and discussion group is currently using two texts:

"One World: A Global Anthology of Short Stories," edited by Chris Brazier. Click here to reserve a copy. This title is also instantly available as an ebook on Hoopla for residents of the cities of Birmingham, Gardendale, Homewood, Hoover, ironadle, Leeds, Mountain Brook, Pinson, Pleasant Grove, Trussville, Vestavia Hills, and Warrior.

and

"Adaptations: From Short Story to Big Screen: 35 Great Stories That Have Inspired Great Films" Click here to reserve a copy.

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Below, the stories (and books) for each meeting are listed. GSS meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm in the Community Meeting Room AND online via Zoom. If you'd prefer to attend online, register your email to receive a Zoom meeting link closer to the event.

January 13 - "The Swimmer" by John Cheever, page 401 in "Adaptations," adapted to The Swimmer, directed by Frank Perry in 1968. The film adaptation is available streaming free and for rent on various online services. Bill is leading.  A screening of the film will be held the weekend before, on Sunday, January 12 at 3pm, click here to register.

February 10 - "Before Tonde, After Tonde" by Petina Gappah, page 115 in "One World: A Global Anthology of Short Stories."  Holley is leading.

March 10 - "Jerry and Molly and Sam" by Raymond Carver, page 15 in "Adaptations," adapted to Short Cuts, directed by Robert Altman in 1993. The film adaptation is available on dvd in the JCLC. Mary is leading.

April 14 - "Blow-Up" by Julio Cortazar, page 26 in "Adaptations," adapted to Blow-Up, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni in 1966. The film adaptation is available on bluray and dvd in the JCLC and streaming free and for rent on various online services. Bill is leading. A screening of the film will be held at the library the weekend before on Saturday, April 12 at 3pm, click here to register.

May 12

June 9 - "The Albino" by Adetonkunbo Gbenga Abiola, page 143 in "One World: A Global Anthology of Short Stories." Holley is leading.

July 14 - 

August 11

September 8 - "Homeless" by Ovo Adagha, page 169 in "One World: A Global Anthology of Short Stories." Holley is leading.

October 13

November 10

December 8

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AGE GROUP: | Adults (Ages 21+) | Adults (Ages 18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Regular Series | Book Group | Adult Events |

TAGS: | regular series | reading | literature | free | fiction | discussion | discuss | conversation | books | book group | Book Discussion | book club | book | adults events | adults | adult programs | adult program | adult events | adult event | adult |

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Registration is now closed
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O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Guide your child through storytime activities designed to boost development for infants to around 18 months.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 3 2024 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
LOL Story Adventure - laugh out loud storytime for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
SIGN IN AND DROP OFF YOUR K-2ND GRADERS FOR LIVE-ACTION STORYTIME FOR SCHOOL-AGED, INDEPENDENT KIDS.
Family Night - A Charlie Brown Christmas
Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room,Conference Room
Join us as we watch the family classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas with a special appearance with Mrs. Claus after the movie. Showing and a light dinner starts at 5:30 pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Dec 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 4 2024 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 4 2024 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Dec 11, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Build cooperation, reading, and school readiness skills through stories, movement activities, and creative expression.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 4 2024 at 9:00am
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Informal storytime & lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books & the library for all ages.
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Informal storytime & lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books & the library for all ages.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Puzzle Piece Picture Frames
Thu, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Let's get crafty! We're making puzzle piece picture frames. Drop Off Program
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
Fri, Dec 13, 9:30am - 10:15am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
During the program, children move through different sensory stations with their caregiver. Small group @ 9:30 and 10:30 Free play @ 11:15
Registration opens Friday, November 8 2024 at 9:00am
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Register for Small Group Play
Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
During the program, children move through different sensory stations with their caregiver. Small group @ 9:30 and 10:30 Free play @ 11:15
Registration opens Friday, November 8 2024 at 9:00am
String Duet Concert - String Duet Concert
Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Featuring Angela and Jeffrey Flaniken
Sensory Play, Explore & More - Free-Play
Fri, Dec 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
During the program, children move through different sensory stations with their caregiver. Small group @ 9:30 and 10:30 Free play @ 11:15
Crafterday!
Sat, Dec 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your own craft and work on it with us!
Rescheduled
Poetry as Prayer - Solace and ritual, whether you already pray or not
Sun, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New date Sunday, December 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library
In this upcoming 6-week series, you'll curate your very own collection of poetry for moments of reflection or prayer.
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
It's Mahjong Meetup time!
Illustrator Art Club - art inspired by Aaron Becker
Mon, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Illustrator Art Club for children 6 and up and their grownup. Come to learn and create your own version of a kids' book illustrator's art.
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Dec 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Guide your child through storytime activities designed to boost development for infants to around 18 months.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 10 2024 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 10:50am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Guide your child through storytime activities designed to boost development for infants to around 18 months.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 10 2024 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
LOL Story Adventure - laugh out loud storytime for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
SIGN IN AND DROP OFF YOUR K-2ND GRADERS FOR LIVE-ACTION STORYTIME FOR SCHOOL-AGED, INDEPENDENT KIDS.
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Dec 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 11 2024 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 11 2024 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Dec 18, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Build cooperation, reading, and school readiness skills through stories, movement activities, and creative expression.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 11 2024 at 9:00am
Fancy Nancy Hairdo Hullabaloo
Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Children can get their whimsy on & get their hair styled like Fancy Nancy in her books. No appointments are necessary. Sign up when you get to the Children's Department (expect a wait).
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Dec 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Informal storytime & lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books & the library for all ages.
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Informal storytime & lively music that seeks to build positive relationships with books & the library for all ages.
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Movie & Popcorn
Thu, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 5:05pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Movie & Popcorn: Inside Out 2 3:30-5:05 Drop Off Program
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
It's Mahjong Meetup time!
Vision Boards - Make your own 2025 vision board
Mon, Jan 06, All day
O’Neal Library
Make your own 2025 vision board during our open hours on the 2nd floor!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. For beginners, please register for the first session of the month for lessons. Experienced players may attend any session.
Vision Boards - Make your own 2025 vision board
Tue, Jan 07, All day
O’Neal Library
Make your own 2025 vision board during our open hours on the 2nd floor!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting - Zoom Meeting
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Vision Boards - Make your own 2025 vision board
Wed, Jan 08, All day
O’Neal Library
Make your own 2025 vision board during our open hours on the 2nd floor!
Vision Boards - Make your own 2025 vision board
Thu, Jan 09, All day
O’Neal Library
Make your own 2025 vision board during our open hours on the 2nd floor!
Vision Boards - Make your own 2025 vision board
Fri, Jan 10, All day
O’Neal Library
Make your own 2025 vision board during our open hours on the 2nd floor!
Game On
Fri, Jan 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
VIDEO GAMES, BOARD GAMES, AND CARD GAMES GALORE! Free snacks too.
Vision Boards - Make your own 2025 vision board
Sat, Jan 11, All day
O’Neal Library
Make your own 2025 vision board during our open hours on the 2nd floor!
Crafterday!
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your own craft and work on it with us!
Vision Boards - Make your own 2025 vision board
Sun, Jan 12, All day
O’Neal Library
Make your own 2025 vision board during our open hours on the 2nd floor!
Great Short Stories on Screen - The Swimmer
Sun, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:35pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
A 1968 adaptation of a John Cheever short story
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting - Zoom Meeting
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Medicare Made Clear: - What You Need to Know
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Medicare can be confusing, but the presentation today should help clarify the process. Bring any questions you might have!
Estate Planning Seminar
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Start of your 2025 with a solid financial plan for your estate. Ramey Channel, financial advisor with Edward Jones, will walk us through a plan to help you feel more secure financially.
O'Neal Library Board of Trustees
Tue, Jan 21, 8:00am - 10:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Board meeting
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting - Zoom Meeting
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting - Zoom Meeting
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Books & Beyond - Reading & Viewing Discussion Group
Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Book clubbing, outside the box!
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am
Samford String Quartet - Samford String Quartet
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Samford String Quartet
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