Please see the online calendar for the most current information.
The Children’s Department serves children from birth through 5th grade.
We are located on the 1st floor across the hall from the circulation desk.
Calendars: Please check out our online calendar here. We also have printed calendars available in the Children’s Department.
eNewsletter: Sign up here to receive updates on upcoming programs and activities in the Children’s Department! Select Children’s Department to receive specialized updates. Homeschool families: select the Homeschool Newsletter to receive specialized updates that may be of interest to homeschoolers!
Here is an overview of some of our offerings and services in the Children’s Department:
Circulating Kits: We have kits available for check out! These kits include School Readiness material, sensory items, puppets, and puzzles.
Read Your Way Through Pre-K: North Shelby Library’s Read Your Way Through Pre-K is an early literacy program. It’s never too early to read to your child(ren)! Early literacy is crucial for future success, and the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten provides an encouraging and paced challenge for young children and their families. To register for this program, stop by the Children’s Department or call 439-5504.
Please note: This program is transitioning from our previous early literacy program, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. If you were still participating in our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program online, please stop by the Children’s Department or call 439-5504 for more information.
Tween Leadership Council: For ages 8-12! The NSL Children’s Department has formed a Tween Leadership Council so our tweens can help us develop programs that they want to have! Email the completed application to the Youth Services Librarian at nschildrens@shelbycounty-al.org: Tween/Teen Leadership Council Application.
YouTube Channel: Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel! We upload fun content such as storytimes, craft ideas, book talks and more.
If you have any questions, please call the Children’s Department at (205) 439-5504 or email nschildrens@shelbycounty-al.org.