Irondale Public Library

06/23/2026

Tomorrow, Wednesday June 24 at 12:30 PM adults are invited to join us for Jefferson County Greenways presentation illuminating biodiversity through time. We will explore geological epochs, changes to the ecosystem, and ways you might observe signs of these changes during your visits to Ruffner Mountain and other parks!

06/23/2026

Families with young people are invited to the 11:30 AM edition of Jefferson County Greenways presentation exploring geological epochs, changes to the ecosystem, plants and animals across time, and ways you might observe signs of these changes during your visits to Ruffner Mountain and other parks!

06/22/2026

Elementary aged children (grades 1st - 5th) and their grownups are invited to create an egg carton dinosaur with Ms. Ginny!

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06/22/2026

Fossil Finders
June 29 11:00
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Let’s SEA what fossils you can find in your fossil dig kits! Work together to uncover the ancient sea flow and draw, describe, and identify the life that remains set in stone.

Recommended for Grades 5th - 12th

Space is limited! Registration Required!
Register at: irondalelibrary.org/events

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06/22/2026

PreK kids (ages 2-6) and their grownups can come have some crafting fun making a paper plate dinosaur with Ms. Ginny!

06/22/2026

We Dig Dinos!
June 29 at 10:00
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Can you DIG it? Put yourself in the shoes of a paleontologist as you explore and extract a T.rex skeleton! With the help of your field site scientists, see if you can solve our paleontological puzzle.

Recommended for Grades K-4th

Space is limited! Registration Required!
Register at: irondalelibrary.org/events

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06/21/2026

Doc Magic is back! And this time he has Dinosaurs! Don't miss out on all the magic filled fun!

All ages welcome!

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06/21/2026

All are invited to celebrate IPL’s 75th birthday on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM!

Enjoy a cake picnic and tasting, library trivia, favorite cake voting, and crafts!
We would love to have you bring a cake for everyone to share, but it's not required to join in the celebration.

RSVP to donate a cake to share at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3497008980455146

06/20/2026

Join the Friends of the Irondale Public Library on Saturday, July 11th from 9:00 to 11:00 as they celebrate the library's 75th Birthday with Brunch for Books!

The Irondale Public Library is so much more than books; it's where kids discover stories, neighbors connect, and our community comes together. Brunch for Books is our chance to celebrate 75 years of all that and more.

Brunch for Books will feature delicious food from our neighbors at Golden Rule BBQ & Grill and Southern Graze, live music, and a silent auction of awesome items from local businesses and artisans.

For more information about the Friends, Brunch for Books details, and to purchase tickets please visit https://www.facebook.com/IrondalePLFriends

06/20/2026

We are so thankful for our wonderful Friends!

The Irondale Public Library is so much more than books. It's where kids discover stories, neighbors connect, and our community comes together. Brunch for Books on July 11 is our chance to celebrate 75 years of all of that.

Here's what's in store: delicious food from our neighbors at Golden Rule BBQ & Grill and Southern Graze/Smooth Rock, live music, and a silent auction featuring awesome items from local businesses and artisans.

Grab your tickets now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/irondale-library-friends-brunch-for-books-sponsorship

Want to sponsor or donate a silent auction item? Send us a message!