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Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
2024-12-12 17:30:00 2024-12-12 19:00:00 America/Chicago Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts. O’Neal Library - Conference Room

Thursday, December 12
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-12 17:30:00 2024-12-12 19:00:00 America/Chicago Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts. O’Neal Library - Conference Room

O’Neal Library

Conference Room

Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts.

Join Miriam Calleja for 90 minutes of writing prompts. Tonight's topic is Finding Joy.

This workshop is open to writers and poets of all levels.
You must reserve a place to attend.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Regular Series | Adult Events |

TAGS: | writing | creative writing | adults events | adults | adult programs | adult events | adult |

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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.
This event is full
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 9:00am
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!
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jan 15, 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 8 2025 at 9:00am
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 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 16, 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.
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Perler Bead Crafting
Thu, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Let's Get Crafty with Perler Beads! Drop Off Program
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.
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jan 20, 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.
O'Neal Library Board of Trustees
Tue, Jan 21, 8:00am - 10:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Board meeting
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jan 21, 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, January 14 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jan 21, 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 14 2025 at 9:00am
LOL Story Adventure - laugh out loud storytime for Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Tue, Jan 21, 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 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.
This event is full
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jan 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Tales Storytime - Directed Movement (toddlers to around age 3)
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Establish routine & build attention and literacy skills.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am
Movers & Makers - Kindergarten Prep Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jan 22, 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 15 2025 at 9:00am
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 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 23, 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.
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Movie & Popcorn
Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 5:10pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Movie & Popcorn: Garfield 3:30-5:10 Drop Off Program
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library. Experienced players may attend any session.
Illustrator Art Club - art inspired by Mac Barnett
Mon, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Illustrator Art Club is for children 6 and up and their grownup. Come to learn and create your own version of a kids' book illustrator's art.
Registration opens Monday, December 16 2024 at 9:00am
Open Mic
Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Attention writers and poets - join us for an open mic night!
Patty Cake - Lapsit Storytime (infants up to age 18 month)
Tue, Jan 28, 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, January 21 2025 at 9:00am
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
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!
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am
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
O'Neal Library Board of Trustees
Tue, Feb 18, 8:00am - 10:30am
O’Neal Library
Board meeting
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
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