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Great Short Stories

A reading & discussion group
2025-07-14 18:30:00 2025-07-14 19:30:00 America/Chicago Great Short Stories Great conversation about great short fiction! O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room

Monday, July 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-14 18:30:00 2025-07-14 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 - "Minority Report" by Philip K. Kick, page 119 in "Adaptations," adapted to Minority Report, directed by Steven Spielberg in 2002.  The film adaptation is available on dvd in the JCLC, streams free on Pluto TV with ads, is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video, and is available for Paramount+ subscribers. Samuel is leading. A screening of the film will be held at the library the weekend before on Saturday, May 10th at 3pm, more information here.

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

July 14 - "My Friend Flicka" by Mary O'Hara, page 495 in "Adaptations," adapted to My Friend Flicka directed by Harold Schuster in 1943. The film adaptation is available on dvd in the JCLC and for rental on Amazon Prime Video. Carol is leading. A screening of the film will be held at the library on Sunday, July 6th at 3pm, more information here.

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 |

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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.
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jan 28, 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, January 21 2025 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
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, Jan 28, 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.
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.
This event is full
Books & Beyond - Reading & Viewing Discussion Group
Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Book clubbing, outside the box!
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jan 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 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
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jan 29, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Build cooperation, reading, and school readiness skills through stories, movement activities, and creative expression.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
DIY Yums: Latte Art
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Test your coffee making skills at O'Neal Library! Ingredients and substitutions provided. Registration REQUIRED!
Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 8:00am
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade)
Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Animal Show with the Science Lady! Drop Off Program
Neurodivergent Community Group - "We're All Neurodiverse" Book Discussion
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
A social group for Neurodivergent adults that meets monthly, providing peer support and opportunities for resource sharing.
Crafterday!
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your own craft and work on it with us!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library.
Beginner Sewing Classes - Teens & Adults
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library
A 4-week course teaching basic skills for machine sewing
Registration opens Friday, January 3 2025 at 9:00am
Writing with AI
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Join Carrie Rollwagen for a talk about writing with AI
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Feb 04, 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.
This event is full
Medicare Made Clear: - What You Need to Know
Wed, Feb 05, 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!
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Game On
Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
VIDEO GAMES, BOARD GAMES, AND CARD GAMES GALORE! Free snacks too.
Beginner Sewing Classes - Teens & Adults
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library
A 4-week course teaching basic skills for machine sewing
Registration opens Friday, January 3 2025 at 9:00am
Breakout Book Club - Inside Scouts: Help the Kind Lion - emerging readers and their adults
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Kids who are new to reading bring an adult with them to this book club, where they participate together in activities to encourage enthusiastic engagement with the book.
Registration opens Monday, January 13 2025 at 9:00am
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Quiet Room - 2nd Floor Quiet Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
This event is full
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Beginner Sewing Classes - Teens & Adults
Mon, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library
A 4-week course teaching basic skills for machine sewing
Registration opens Friday, January 3 2025 at 9:00am
O'Neal Library Board of Trustees
Tue, Feb 18, 8:00am - 10:30am
O’Neal Library
Board meeting
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
This event is full
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Thu, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library
Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.
Friends of O'Neal Library Annual Book Sale
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library
Book Sale
Friends of O'Neal Library Annual Book Sale
Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library
Book Sale
Friends of O'Neal Library Annual Book Sale
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library
Book Sale
Friends of O'Neal Library Annual Book Sale
Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library
Book Sale
Beginner Sewing Classes - Teens & Adults
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library
A 4-week course teaching basic skills for machine sewing
Registration opens Friday, January 3 2025 at 9:00am
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
This event is full
Books & Beyond - Reading & Viewing Discussion Group
Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Quiet Room - 2nd Floor Quiet Room
Book clubbing, outside the box!
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Mahjong Meet Up - With a lesson for 12 new players!
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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, Mar 05, 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!
Open Maker Lab
Thu, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Game On
Fri, Mar 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
VIDEO GAMES, BOARD GAMES, AND CARD GAMES GALORE! Free snacks too.
Crafterday!
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your own craft and work on it with us!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Mar 10, 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.
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Open Maker Lab
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - for teens and adults
Tue, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
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