April at the Library

The Emmett O'Neal Library has once again scheduled some wonderful activities for our children:

Tuesdays at 3:30 - Library Out Loud for Kindergarteners through Second Graders

Tuesdays at 6:00 - EOL Evenings
                              April 7      PJ Story Time
                              April 14    Family Night
                              April 21    Popcorn and Movie Night:  Pingu
                              April 28    Boards and Blocks (Family games and Legos)

Tuesday, April 14th - FAM JAM "Drumming Up Stories" - 5:30 Dinner & 6:00 Show

April 22nd - 3:30 - Funikijam - A Rhythm Show for all ages to celebrate Earth Day

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5K for Kids….Small Steps to End Childhood Obesity

At 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March, 21, join in the fun at Regions Park. The Junior League of Birmingham is sponsoring a 5K certified Race (9:00) and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk (9:45). Enjoy refreshments, Zumba, The Yummy Truck, Bounce Houses, Children's activities and more. There will also be a Free Youth Expo from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. sponsored by City of Birmingham Mayor's Office, Division of Youth Services. The public is welcome to this family friendly event!

Registration

•    5k Race - $30 ($35 day of race)
•    1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Free for participants k-5
•    Online at www.jblonline.com/5kforkids    
•    Race Day - Registration starts at 7:00 a.m.

Come help promote healthy, active lifestyles for the Birmingham children!

Doughnuts With Dad

Please join us at the IPC Day School for Doughnuts With Dad! Come have a little breakfast treat and see your child's room if you have a child in a two year old class or older. If dad's schedule doesn't allow him to come, another adult friend, grandfather, or mom is welcome. Please note the following dates and times:

Thursday, March 19th

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Two Year Olds - Tuesday/Thursday class

Four Year Olds - All classes

Five Year Olds 

Friday, March 20th

8:30 - 9:00

Two Year Olds - Monday/Wednesday/Friday class

Three Year Olds - All classes

Please park in the parking lot across the street from the front of the church so we do not hinder the carpool line for other students. If you have more than one child on a given day, feel free to split your time between two classrooms.

More Fun at Emmet O'Neal Library

The Emmet O'Neal Library has some wonderful events planned for March. Please remember that children under 7 years of age must have an adult accompany them. Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 3rd  - 6:00   PJ Storytime

Tuesday, March 10th - 6:00   Family Night  5:30 Dinner & 6:00 Magical March Show (Cliff Patton)

Tuesday, March 17th - 6:00  Popcorn and a Movie The Gruffalo 

Wednesday, March 25th - 3:30  Children's theatre The Queen of Hearts and the Terrible Tarts

Every Tuesday @ 3:30    Laugh Out Loud Stortytime - kdg-gr. 2

During the week of Spring Break, the library will have daily movie marathons. Pop in with your child at any time and see what is on the big screen!

March 30th - 10:00-8:45  Harry Potter

March 31st - 10:00-8:45  Disney

April 1st - 10:00-5:45   Star Wars 

April 2nd - 10:00-8:45    Pixar

April 3rd - 10:00-4:45    Lego

www.eolib.org/879-0497

Great Opportunity Moms of Pre-Schoolers

To Moms of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS)  We have a wonderful, new opportunity that Independent Presbyterian Church is hosting for all mothers of pre-schoolers in the Birmingham area. A monthly fellowship group for moms will begin meeting Sunday, March 1st, at 4 o'clock in the coffeehouse at 3116, our building next door to the sanctuary.  The group will meet the first Sunday of every month and is primarily geared toward mothers of infants and preschool children, but all are welcome.  Childcare will be provided. For more information, please contact Anne KnoxAveritt,aaveritt@babc.com;  Allison Seamon, allisonwaite@gmail.com; or Emily Vanlandingham,evanlandingham@arlingtonfamilyoffices.com.

Kindergarten Enrollment

Mountain Brook Schools have begun the kindergarten enrollment process for the 2015-2016 school year. It is a two-step process:

1.) Online - go to www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us  and create your child's online student account. Please complete the online process prior to attending on-site enrollment.

2.) On-Site - Attend the on-site enrollment at your child's school to verify residency and complete the enrollment process:
          Mountain Brook Elementary:  February 4        
          Brookwood Forest Elementary: February 11
          Cherokee Bend Elementary:  February 18
          Crestline Elementary:  February 25
Times are between 8:30 am - 2:00 pm at all locations.

If you are zoned to attend an elementary school in another district, please check with them about their process.

We are happy to complete any forms your schools may require from us.

Emmett O'Neal Library February Fun

Enjoy these wonderful opportunities at the library in Crestline!

After School Special Juggling Extravagnza -Tom Foolery   Wed., Feb. 4th 3:30 Ages 3 and up

Craft A Valentine Card for Children's Hospital Feb. 1-11 All Day

Laugh Out Loud Storytime - Tuesdays - 3:30 - Kindergarten through 2nd grade

Evenings @ EOL - Tuesdays at 6:00 pm:
                                             Feb. 10th - PJ Storytime
                                             Feb. 17th - Popcorn and a Movie: Pixar Shorts
                                             Feb. 24th - Boards and Blocks (Family Games and Legos)