Special Holiday Hours
2024-11-27 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The library will be open 9:30 – 5:00.

Kids Crafts
2024-11-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-12 10:00 - 11:00
Tuesday, November 12
10:00 & 4:00
Leaf People
Tuesday, November 26
10:00 & 4:00
Turkey Headband

Story Time with Ms Ginny
2024-11-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-06 10:00 - 11:00
Join Ms. Ginny the first and third Wednesday of each month for a fun story and play time geared for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.
Wednesday, November 6, 10:00
Pumpkins!
Wednesday, November 20, 10:00
All About Turkeys

Friends Meeting
2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-09 18:00 - 19:00
The Friends of IPL is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that supports the library through fundraising, donations, and volunteering. They meet several times a year. New members are welcome.

Library Closed
2024-11-11
The library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Medicare Lunch & Learn (registration required)
2024-11-08 12:00 - 13:00
*Registration required by 11/6*
Medicare Insurance Advisor Frazier Sherrill will explain the basics of Medicare, including changes coming in 2025, and answer your Medicare questions. Lunch will be provided.
Register at irondalelibrary.org/medicare or call 205-951-1415.

Medicare Lunch & Learn - Registration required by 11/6
2024-11-08 12:00 - 13:00
Medicare Insurance Advisor Frazier Sherrill will explain the basics of Medicare, including changes coming in 2025, and answer your Medicare questions. Lunch will be provided.
Register by November 6 at irondalelibrary.org/medicare or call 205-951-1415.

Rickwood Field: America's Oldest Ballpark, Then and Now
2024-11-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-11-07 08:00 - 17:30
Gerald Watkins, Executive Director of the Friends of Rickwood Field, will share the fascinating past and present of America’s oldest professional ballpark.

Kids Crafts: Paper Plate Black Cat or Spider
2024-10-22 10:00 - 10:30
Make a Paper Plate Black Cat or Spider!

Book Club
2024-10-21 14:00 - 15:00
The IPL Book Club meets each month between January and October. Note that this month’s book club is on the 3rd Monday of the month, rather than our usual 2nd Monday. Newcomers are always welcome. Limited copies of the upcoming book club book are available at the desk each month.
This month, we’re discussing Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto.

BYO Hydro-dipping REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 6th-12th grades
2024-10-17 17:30 - 18:30
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Teens can bring their own water bottle, plastic shoes, etc. (anything but fabric!) and use spray paint and water to make a fun design.
Call 205-951-1415 to register.

Story Time: PJ Trick or Treat Story Time
2024-10-16 10:00 - 10:30
Join Ms. Ginny the first and third Wednesday of each month for a fun story and play time geared for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.

Meet the Friends of IPL
2024-10-16 09:30 - 18:00
Stop by the library to learn more about the ways the Friends of Irondale Public Library support the library all year long! Meet members of the Friends and celebrate fall with apples and candy.

Library Closed
2024-10-14

Spooktacular Science and Sips - Adults 18+
2024-10-11 18:00 - 19:00
Adults, join The Science Lady for an evening no mere mortal can resist. This program will include some ghoulish trivia, a mocktail potion, facing your fears by meeting some creepy crawlies, and mesmerizing science experiments for adults. Pizza provided while it lasts. Ages 18+
This event is after-hours. Please enter through the meeting room door at the top of the ramp in the back parking lot.

Story Time: Silly Spiders!
2024-10-02 10:00 - 10:30

ACT Prep Workshop with Rice Test Prep - Registration required
2024-09-28 08:30 - 15:00
Topics covered:
What to expect at local test centers
How to tackle tough questions
Proven test strategies
There will be time for individual questions.
Students will need to bring lunch. Coffee, water, and light snacks will be provided.
Register at irondalelibrary.org/ACT

Craft Tuesday - Paper Plate Scarecrow
2024-09-24 10:00 - 10:30
Children can join Ms. Ginny for fun crafts on second and fourth Tuesdays each month!

Button Making for 5th - 12th graders
2024-09-19 17:30 - 18:30
Design one-of-a-kind 1.5″ button pins to decorate your bags, clothes, or accessories! Create artwork while you’re here or bring your favorite designs with you.

Story Time - Fall Fun with special guest Mayor Stewart!
2024-09-18 10:00 - 11:00
Join Ms. Ginny the first and third Wednesday of each month for a fun story and play time geared for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Medicare Lunch & Learn - Registration required by 9/14
2024-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
Medicare Insurance Advisor Frazier Sherrill will explain the basics of Medicare, including changes coming in 2025, and answer your Medicare questions. Lunch from Chick-fil-A will be provided.
Register at irondalelibrary.org/medicare or call 205-951-1415.

Big Movie Watch: Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game - Registration required by 9/12
2024-09-13 17:30 - 20:00
Based on true events, Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game centers on the captivating story of Roger Sharpe, a GQ journalist and real-life pinball wizard who, in 1976, helped overturn New York City’s 35-year ban on pinball. A discussion of the film will follow the viewing. This event is geared toward adults.
Pizza provided while it lasts. Optional: Wear a 70’s-inspired outfit for extra fun!
Register for the movie and/or discussion by September 12 at irondalelibrary.org/pinball
Want to watch the film on your own beforehand? Irondale residents can stream it on Kanopy without using any credits September 5-16.

Craft Tuesday - Paint Splat Owl Face
2024-09-10 10:00 - 10:30

Book Club
2024-09-09 14:00 - 15:00
The IPL Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at 2:00 between January and October. Newcomers are always welcome. Limited copies of the upcoming book club book are available at the desk each month.
This month, we’re discussing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Story Time - All About Apples!
2024-09-04 10:00 - 11:00
