Events: 4th July 2026
Storyline Online: Read by Celebrated Actors
Celebrated actors read children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.The SAG-AFTRA Foundation literacy website streams free videos of readers including Seth Myers, Chris Pine, Kristen Bell, Viola Davis, Kevin Costner, & dozens more.
Decatur Downtown Turtle Trail
Find the turtles on the Downtown Turtle Trail and learn about historical places and events along Second Avenue. Plus, win a prize.
Eutaw StoryWalk
The StoryWalk Project combines literacy, exercise and family fun by encouraging families to read together.
Decatur Train Depot Free Tours
Visit the Decatur Historic Train Depot to watch live trains and visit the model train on display. Free admission
Museum of Alabama
Young Alabamians can learn about the state’s past, present, & future through unique, interactive play spaces at the Alabama Museum in Montgomery.
Summer Meals in Alabama
Looking for Summer Meals while school is out of session? To find a program in your community, visit Feeding America’s list of Alabama Food Banks.
Feeding Alabama
For food resources, visit the Feeding Alabama website. It provides contact information for Alabama Food Banks and a Food Finder tool.
EPIC Parenting Classes
Classes encourage providing choices and fostering responsibility, improving communication, and learning through logical consequences. For Jefferson & Shelby County parents with children between the ages of 0-18 years.
Unearth a Story: Summer Programs in Public Libraries
Register now and enjoy FREE reading incentives, special programs, guest appearances, and MORE at your local library!
Healthy Families Tuscaloosa
HFT offers free, voluntary home visits with developmental education and resources to help support safe, nurturing environment for newborns up to 3 months.