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STEM Family Night

April STEM Family Night: Young Engineers!

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
MakerSpace at Pelham Public Library

Program Type:

Children Calendar, Tech Calendar

Age Group:

Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Tech Calendar
Registration Required
Event Details:

STEM Family Night! 

  • We are now offering two (2) STEM Family Night sessions per month, and each session will hold 5 families.
  • The STEM Family Night activity will be exactly the same for both sessions.
Craft for Veteran

America 250 Community Event: Create a Gift for a Veteran

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Roberts Room A & B at Pelham Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Calendar, Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Roberts Room A & B
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Adult Calendar, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! The City of Pelham is promoting patriotism and celebrating our country’s 250th birthday in many ways throughout 2026.

small treasure chest holding multisided die on a tabletop

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens & Tweens

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
MakerSpace at Pelham Public Library

Program Type:

Games, Teen Calendar

Age Group:

Teens (grades 6-12)
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Teen Calendar
Event Details:

Gr 6-12 are invited to join us for Dungeons & Dragons! No registration required. Meets in Maker Space from 5-7pm.

young children sitting in the floor listening to a story

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Storytime Room at Pelham Public Library

Program Type:

Children Calendar, Storytime

Age Group:

Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Storytime
Event Details:

Ms. Rebecca & Ms. Ashley present stories, songs and more along with a craft and a snack.    

 

young children sitting in the floor listening to a story

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Pelham Public Library

Program Type:

Children Calendar, Storytime

Age Group:

Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Storytime
Event Details:

Ms. Rebecca & Ms. Ashley present stories, songs and more along with a craft and a snack.    

 

Jason Reynolds

VIRTUAL AUTHOR EVENT: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pelham Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

2 children in pajamas looking at a book

PJ Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Pelham Public Library

Program Type:

Children Calendar, Storytime

Age Group:

Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Storytime
Event Details:

Wear your favorite PJs as you join Ms. Ashley for fun and stories along with a craft and a snack.

 

small treasure chest holding multisided die on a tabletop

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens & Tweens

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
MakerSpace at Pelham Public Library

Program Type:

Games, Teen Calendar

Age Group:

Teens (grades 6-12)
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Teen Calendar
Event Details:

Gr 6-12 are invited to join us for Dungeons & Dragons! No registration required. Meets in Maker Space from 5-7pm.

Social Security

Social Security Education Workshop

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Roberts Room A & B at Pelham Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Calendar, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Roberts Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Calendar, Workshop
Event Details:

One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when and how to claim Social Security benefits.

Marjan Kamali

VIRTUAL AUTHOR EVENT: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pelham Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Calendar, Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Calendar, Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehr

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Age Group

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens & Tweens

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12)
Games, Teen Calendar
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Teen Calendar
Event Details:

Gr 6-12 are invited to join us for Dungeons & Dragons! No registration required. Meets in Maker Space from 5-7pm.

Summer Storytime at the Park

9:15am–9:45am
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Children Calendar, Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Rebecca & Ms.

Summer Storytime at the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Children Calendar, Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Rebecca & Ms.

STEAM Team!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Children Calendar, Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Rebecca & Ms. Emily for STEAM related activities as part of the Unearth a Story™ Summer Reading Program.

Open to Summer Readers ages 8-12.

Summer PJ Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Children Calendar, Storytime
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Storytime
Event Details:

Wear your favorite PJs and join Ms. Ashley for stories, songs and more along with a craft and a snack as part of the Unearth A Story™ Summer Reading Program.    

 

LEGO Brick Builders

10:00am–11:00am
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Children Calendar, Games
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Games
Event Details:

Come to the Children's Department to build whatever you like using LEGOs and other various blocks.

Disclaimer(s)

Noise Warning

This program may have loud music or noises. The library has noise cancelling headphones available for those that may need them.

Fishing 101 for Teens & Tweens

10:00am–11:00am
Teens (grades 6-12)
Teen Calendar
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Teen Calendar
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gr 6-12. Kasie McKee from the AL Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources will teach teens and tweens basic safety in fishing, including ethics, regulations and licenses, and basic equipment.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

Please be aware that this program is outdoors. The program may be cancelled or rescheduled if needed due to weather conditions.

Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Monday Movie Time

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Children Calendar, Movie
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Movie
Event Details:

Join Ms. Rebecca and Ms. Ashley for a fun summer movie along with a snack.

Disclaimer(s)

Noise Warning

This program may have loud music or noises. The library has noise cancelling headphones available for those that may need them.

Intro to Cricut

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Adult Calendar, Arts & Crafts, Tech Calendar, Technology Class
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Adult Calendar, Arts & Crafts, Tech Calendar, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about crafting with a Cricut? Join us for a hands-on introduction to the Cricut Maker 3, the ultimate smart cutting machine!

Lew-E's Comedy Circus

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th), Everyone
Children Calendar, Performance
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Roberts Room A & B
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th), Everyone
Program Type: Children Calendar, Performance
Event Details:

Lew-E’s Comedy Circus is one of the most captivating and funny one-man shows you can watch today! Lew-E’s show features amazing feats of juggling, hilarious comedy magic, and lots of audience participation.

Disclaimer(s)

Noise Warning

This program may have loud music or noises. The library has noise cancelling headphones available for those that may need them.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens & Tweens

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12)
Games, Teen Calendar
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Teen Calendar
Event Details:

Gr 6-12 are invited to join us for Dungeons & Dragons! No registration required. Meets in Maker Space from 5-7pm.

Summer Storytime

9:15am–9:45am
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Children Calendar, Storytime
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Storytime
Event Details:

Ms. Rebecca & Ms. Ashley present stories, songs and more along with a craft and a snack as part of the Unearth A Story™ Summer Reading Program.    

 

Summer Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Children Calendar, Storytime
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Storytime
Event Details:

Ms. Rebecca & Ms. Ashley present stories, songs and more along with a craft and a snack as part of the Unearth A Story™ Summer Reading Program.    

 

"Bling" Your Book (Ages 13 to Adult)

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Adult Calendar, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Roberts Room A
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Adult Calendar, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own book and bedazzle the cover for a truly unique and colorful special edition! Patrons provide their own book and we'll supply the sparkle!

STEAM Team!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Children Calendar, Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Rebecca & Ms. Emily for STEAM related activities as part of the Unearth a Story™ Summer Reading Program.

Open to Summer Readers ages 8-12.

Summer PJ Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Children Calendar, Storytime
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Storytime
Event Details:

Wear your favorite PJs and join Ms. Ashley for stories, songs and more along with a craft and a snack as part of the Unearth A Story™ Summer Reading Program.    

 

LEGO Brick Builders

10:00am–11:00am
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Children Calendar, Games
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Games
Event Details:

Come to the Children's Department to build whatever you like using LEGOs and other various blocks.

Disclaimer(s)

Noise Warning

This program may have loud music or noises. The library has noise cancelling headphones available for those that may need them.

America 250 Talk - The Constitution of the United States: A Medieval Document?

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Adult Calendar, Performance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Roberts Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Calendar, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

We often like to think that the U.S. Constitution was a revolutionary document, created for a fundamentally new country.

Monday Movie Time

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Children Calendar, Movie
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Movie
Event Details:

Join Ms. Rebecca and Ms. Ashley for a fun summer movie along with a snack.

Disclaimer(s)

Noise Warning

This program may have loud music or noises. The library has noise cancelling headphones available for those that may need them.

Cereal Box Collage Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12)
Arts & Crafts, Teen Calendar
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen Calendar
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gr 6-12. American Pop Artist Michael Albert brings his nationally known Cereal Box Collage Workshop to Pelham Public Library as part of his Summer Southern Pop Art Tour.

Social Security Education Workshop

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Adult Calendar, Workshop
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Roberts Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Calendar, Workshop
Event Details:

One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when and how to claim Social Security benefits.

The Magic of Tommy Johns

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th), Everyone
Children Calendar, Performance
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Roberts Room A & B
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade), Tweens (Grade 4th-6th), Everyone
Program Type: Children Calendar, Performance
Event Details:

Entertainer Tommy Johns presents a wonderful variety show that features magic, comedy, games and some really funny puppet friends! There will be a lot of surprises including an appearance by Tommy's hilarious pal Roosevelt the Rat!

Disclaimer(s)

Noise Warning

This program may have loud music or noises. The library has noise cancelling headphones available for those that may need them.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens & Tweens

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (grades 6-12)
Games, Teen Calendar
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games, Teen Calendar
Event Details:

Gr 6-12 are invited to join us for Dungeons & Dragons! No registration required. Meets in Maker Space from 5-7pm.

Summer Storytime

9:15am–9:45am
Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Children Calendar, Storytime
Library Branch: Pelham Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children (birth-6th grade), Babies (Birth-2 years), Preschool (3-5 years old), Early Elementary (K-3rd grade)
Program Type: Children Calendar, Storytime
Event Details:

Ms. Rebecca & Ms. Ashley present stories, songs and more along with a craft and a snack as part of the Unearth A Story™ Summer Reading Program.