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Great Short Stories

A reading & discussion group
2026-02-09 18:30:00 2026-02-09 19:30:00 America/Chicago Great Short Stories Great conversation about great short fiction! O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room

Monday, February 09
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-09 18:30:00 2026-02-09 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!

Great Short Stories (GSS) is on a journey to explore short stories that have been adapted to film/tv.  Contact Holley for more information at (205)445-1117 or hwesley@oneallibrary.org.

January 12 - The Harvey Pekar Name Story by Harvey Pekar (Holley will lead.)

February 9 - The Body by Stephen King (Samuel will lead.)

March 9 - The Dead by James Joyce (Katie will lead.)

April 13 - Bicentennial Man by Isaac Asimov (Ron will lead.)

May 11 - The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde (Holley will lead.)

June 8 - Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx (Samuel will lead.)

July - TBD

August - TBD 

September - TBD

October 12 - Don't Look Now by Daphne du Maurier (Shannon will lead.)

November - TBD

December - TBD

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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 | book group | Book Discussion | book club | book | adult programs | adult program | adult events | adult event | adult |

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O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
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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 Wednesday, December 10 2025 at 9:00am
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O’Neal Library - Storytelling Room
Children can get their whimsy on & get their hair styled like Fancy Nancy in her books. No appointments. Sign up when you get to the Children's Department (expect a wait).
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Dec 18, 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.
Exam Breaks
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library
Study at the O'Neal Library! Free snacks, extra tables, and more are provided to get you through finals week!
All Together Storytime - all ages informal storytime
Thu, Dec 18, 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 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Makerspace
Drop by the Makerspace to work on your creative projects and explore our resources!
SNaP (3-6 Grade) - Movie & Popcorn
Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 5:10pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Movie & Popcorn: Elio (3:30-5:10) Drop Off Program
Camp Half-Blood at O'Neal Library
Fri, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
IYKYK: Blue food, capture the flag, and crafts!
O'Neal Library Closed - Christmas
Wed, Dec 24, All day
O’Neal Library
Merry Christmas!
O'Neal Library Closed - Christmas
Thu, Dec 25, All day
O’Neal Library
Merry Christmas!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library.
Books & Beyond - Reading & Viewing Discussion Group
Tue, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Book clubbing, outside the box!
O'Neal Library Closed - New Year
Thu, Jan 01, All day
O’Neal Library
Happy New Year!
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jan 05, 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, Jan 06, 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 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
ZOOM - ZOOM
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Crafterday: Now with Extended Hours!
Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for Crafterday at the library. Bring your own craft (and a friend if you would like) for a day of crafting.
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library.
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
The Bookies discuss America Fantastica - by Tim O'Brien
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
The Bookies is O'Neal Library's Tuesday morning book group. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the library conference room. Visitors and new members are always welcome!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, Jan 13, 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 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
ZOOM - ZOOM
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jan 19, 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, Jan 20, 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 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
ZOOM - ZOOM
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Jan 26, 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, Jan 27, 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 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
ZOOM - ZOOM
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 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Book clubbing, outside the box!
Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents: - Luminous Legends: Tchaikovsky & Brahms
Fri, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alys Stephens Center for Performing Arts - Jemison Concert Hall
Each registrant will receive one voucher redeemable for two tickets to any of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra's weekend's performances.
Registration opens Monday, January 5 2026 at 9:00am
Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents: - Luminous Legends: Tchaikovsky & Brahms
Fri, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Alys Stephens Center for Performing Arts - Jemison Concert Hall
Each registrant will receive one voucher redeemable for two tickets to any of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra's weekend's performances.
Registration opens Monday, January 5 2026 at 9:00am
Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents: - Luminous Legends: Tchaikovsky & Brahms
Sat, Jan 31, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Alys Stephens Center for Performing Arts - Jemison Concert Hall
Each registrant will receive one voucher redeemable for two tickets to any of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra's weekend's performances.
Registration opens Monday, January 5 2026 at 9:00am
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, Feb 02, 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 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
ZOOM - ZOOM
This free, eight-week course will provide an introduction to American Sign Language. Classes meet via Zoom. Registration is required.
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Feb 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
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