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The Albert L. Scott Library is located at 100 9th Street N.W., Alabaster. Mon., Tue. and Thu.: 9 am - 7:50 pm Wednesday: 10 am - 5:50 pm Friday: 9 am - 5:50 pm Saturday: 10 am - 4:50 pm Sunday: 1 pm - 4:50 pm CLOSED JULY 3-5 for Independence Day If you would like more information concerning programs, please contact the Library at 664-6822.
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KEEP THE LEARNING ROLLING WITH THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM!
The Albert L. Scott Library team is excited to welcome back Alabaster friends and neighbors. In addition to enjoying in-person connections, the library is also streaming their summer educational programming on their Facebook page.
Especially due to the uncommon way the school year ended this year, it’s important that children are able to access as much educational support this summer as possible. “Research shows that reading in the summer helps students avoid the ‘summer slide’ of skills,” Youth Services Librarian, Frances Smith, encouraged.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, live audience size will be limited, and social distancing will be used. For this reason, if you want to be in the meeting room for a program, you must sign up. Sign up is available by telephone and in person at the library.
“We’re using READsquared for parents to sign up kids – from babies through seniors in high school – for our annual Summer Reading Challenge,” Frances said.
She reminds parents to sign up their kids to participate by downloading the READsquared app or going to albertscott. readsquared.com. “We are awarding prizes for reading and we’ll have special prize drawings during our finale – the Magical Storybook Ending – in July.”
The 2020 Summer Reading Program is supported in whole or in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Alabama Public Library Service.
“We thank our local sponsors to date: Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Bike Link, Panda Express, and Whataburger.”
SPECIAL EVENTS Must call Library to Sign Up: July 7, 3:30 p.m. Cat Spat: Cat in the Hat vs. Pete the Cat with Shelby 4-H July 9 , 10:30 a.m. Plant Tales July 9 , 4 p.m. Tweens & Teens S. T. E. M. Lab Surprise with Shelby 4-H July 13, 10:30 a.m. Southeastern Indians Extravaganza with the Alabama De partment of Archines & History (Video in the meeting room with activity kits) July 15, 10:30 a.m. Magical Storybook Ending with Mr. Larry Magic and Miss Jennie’s Balloon Sculpting plus grand prize drawings
WEEKLY PROGRAMS Drama Workshop For kids 8 to 10 years old
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. For kids 11 to 15 years old
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Story Times are all online, either live or recorded, and include Imagination Station on Wednesdays, Toddler Tales on Fridays, and Sensory Story Time the second and fourth Wednesday.
ADULT PROGRAMS YA YA YARNERS July 6, 20 and 27. 5:30 p.m. The Ya Ya Yarners are meeting at the Albert L. Scott Library now! Do you knit or crochet? Would you like to learn how? If so, we have a group for you… the Ya Ya Yarners! We will teach you if you don’t know how. We will start you with one of two simple projects. We will supply the needles or hooks and yarn and a pattern. If you already have a project under way bring it along to work on. We also do community projects such as hats for service members, lap blankets, prayer shawls and many other things. For more information please call the library at 205-664-6822 or email Carol Smith at csmith@shelbycounty-al.org. Program takes place in the meeting room.
ABC & DS OF MEDICARE July 13, 1 p.m. 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 meeting room.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING July 13, 6 p.m.
LIBRARY BOOK GROUP July 16, 7 p.m. Join us to discuss Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind by Ann B. Ross. Recently widowed and newly wealthy, Miss Julia is visited one day by Hazel Marie, who claims that her nine-year-old son is the child of Julia's late husband, and when Julia is left to care for the child, she reveals the scandal that precipitated her husband's death. Program takes place in the meeting room.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING July 28, 6 p.m.
MEDICARE 101 July 23, 6 p.m. A fun and informative class to 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 Eric Smith, the founder of Medicare Advisors of Alabama. Program takes place in the meeting room.
SENIOR CENTER
The Alabaster Senior Center, which is operated by the Alabaster Parks and Recreation Department, offers a variety of programs and services for individuals 55 years of age and older who live in Shelby County.
The Senior Center is located at 1097 7th Street S.W., Alabaster.
Hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Events for members of the Alabaster Senior Center are listed below. All subject to change and you must call ahead - 205-663-1307 or belder@cityofalabaster. com. Check Facebook for updates!
ONLINE ARTHRITIS EXERCISE Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 & 12:30
SPECIAL EVENTS TBD - Paint Along Class. Call for details. July 6, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Birthday Treats with Southern Care Hospice (drive-thru) July 10, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Biscuits and Tea with Jim n' Nicks (drive-thru) July 23, 12 p.m. - Tech Talk Facebook Live July 27, 9:30 a.m. - Online Book Club July 28th, Time TBA - Hugathon Day
PARKS & REC
Alabaster Parks and Recreation offers a variety of youth sports and a couple of adult programs, along with several community events throughout the year. Additionally, they oversee pavilion rentals for all City parks.
The Parks and Recreation Office is currently located at 7305 Hwy. 119, Alabaster but will be moving to 200 Depot Street in July if all goes as planned. Please call to verify th location before driving to the Office.
Hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The
Office will be closed on July 3.
If you would like more information concerning Parks and Recreation programs, please contact the Office at 205-664-6840 or parksandrec@cityofalabaster.com.
If you would like to receive emails from Parks and Recreation regarding registrations and events, you can sign up by going to www.alabasterparks.org and scrolling down the page to the SIGN UP link. The only required information is your name and email address.
NOTE: We cannot accept Checks as a method of payment. Please be prepared to pay for any fees with Cash, Debit, Visa, Master Card, or Discover.
DOG PARK MAINTENANCE
The Dog Park at Veterans Park will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, for maintenance. If needed, the Rain-Out date will be the following Wednesday, July 8.
FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION
Soccer is available to girls and boys ages 4 thru 17. Online Registration will be available at www.alabasterparks.org beginning at 8 a.m. on July 6 and ending at 11 p.m. on July 18. You can register in person at the Alabaster Parks and Recreation Office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., weekdays only, from July 6 through July 17. Soccer cost is $110 for U9 and up and $90 for U6/U8 (plus 10% for non-residents). For more information, please contact Nik McCrimon at 664-6840 or nmccrimon@ cityofalabaster.com.
FALL BASEBALL REGISTRATION
Baseball is available to boys ages 4-12 as of April 30, 2021. Online Registration will be available at www.alabasterparks. org beginning at 8 a.m. on July 6 and ending at 11 p.m. on July 25. You can register in person at the Alabaster Parks & Recreation Office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., weekdays only from July 6 through July 24. Baseball Cost is $85 (plus 10% for non-residents). For more information, please contact Morgan Lawley at 664- 6840 or mnlawley@cityofalabaster.com.
GIRL’S FALL SOFTBALL REGISTRATION
Softball is available to girls age 5-12 as of January 1, 2021. Online Registration will be available at www.alabasterparks. org beginning at 8 a.m. on July 6 and ending at 11 p.m. on July 25. You can register in person at the Alabaster Parks and Recreation Office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., weekdays only, from July 6 through July 24. The fee will be $85 (plus 10% for non-residents). For more information, please contact Morgan Lawley at 664- 6840 or mnlawley@cityofalabaster.com.
START SMART SOCCER REGISTRATION
Registration will begin for Start Smart Soccer on July 13 at 8 a.m. at the Alabaster Parks & Recreation office. Registration will close out once 20 children have registered, or at 5 p.m. on July 24, whichever occurs first. The fee is $90 (plus 10% for non-residents)The program is designed for children ages 3 and 4. The child cannot turn 5 before Sept. 1, 2020. The child has to be 3 before August 1, 2020. It’s a six-week program with emphasis on fundamentals. The sixweek sessions will be held on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. beginning September 1 and ending October 6. There will be a game and pizza/cupcake party on October 10 at 10 a.m. Registration must be done in person at the Parks and Recreation office. Birth Certificate copies are required for new participants.
CITY OF ALABASTER 1953 Municipal Way Alabaster, AL 35007 www.cityofalabaster.com 205-664-6800 MARTY HANDLON, MAYOR 205-664-6831 handlon@cityofalabaster.com SOPHIE MARTIN, WARD 1 205-506-8961 martin@cityofalabaster.com RICK ELLIS, WARD 2 ellis@cityofalabaster.com STACY RAKESTRAW, WARD 3 205-529-3326 rakestraw@cityofalabaster.com GREG FARRELL, WARD 4 farrell@cityofalabaster.com RUSSELL BEDSOLE, WARD 5 205-229-6021 bedsole@cityofalabaster.com SCOTT BRAKEFIELD, PRESIDENT, WARD 6 205-915-4439 brakefield@cityofalabaster.com
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