{"id":249665,"date":"2025-05-20T23:57:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T23:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/alabama\/alabama-libraries-offer-a-world-of-adventure-for-kids\/"},"modified":"2025-05-20T23:57:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T23:57:53","slug":"alabama-libraries-offer-a-world-of-adventure-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=249665","title":{"rendered":"Alabama libraries offer a world of adventure for kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>What if you were told you could explore Paris, Peru, Mongolia, Australia, Zimbabwe and more all in a single day, for free?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>You can do that by reading one of the millions of books in Alabama public libraries! <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As a member of the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) board as well as a member of the Etowah County Library board, I have had the opportunity to visit many of the 225 public libraries across our state and see the numerous educational and fun events taking place.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For the last 20 years, I have had the privilege of frequently visiting Rainbow City Public Library to see exceptional programs featuring reptiles, magic, comics, history, science, space, art and Lego building as well as first responder and veterans programs. I have visited the Gadsden Public Library (GPL) to explore their well-organized genealogy, archival preservation and history programs while also participating in the yoga, sewing and art classes in addition to their outdoor farming programs or guest animal petting zoos. My spirit is always lifted by the encouraging words on the sticky notes posted on their bathroom mirrors. One of my favorite experiences when visiting GPL is eating at the Beautiful Rainbow Caf\u00e9 where the ingredients for the delicious meals are grown and prepared by local school students with cognitive disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>It has been a pleasure to drop by Autauga-Prattville Library and see the many smiling faces and watch fun interactive programs provided on crafting, sewing, cooking, using a 3D printer as well as the MakerSpace! While there, I saw families reading together, learning how to write computer code, design roads, and even identify types of birds.<\/p>\n<p>It was exciting to drop by the clean and beautiful Spanish Fort Public Library to see so many happy patrons as they enjoyed reading together or participating in the weekly family game nights.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>From traveling across the state with stops in North Alabama\u2019s Leighton Public Library to North Shelby, Selma Dallas County, on down to Robertsdale and Baldwin County Public Library, it\u2019s great to see the joy of reading and learning in a safe and fun place! No matter where you live, if you haven\u2019t stopped by your local public library lately, please stop by, explore and thank the hard-working librarians and staff.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We can all get involved by volunteering, reading to a child, serving on a library board, renting a room at the library for a group, or simply renewing our library cards and being an active participant.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<div class=\"zox-post-ad-wrap\"><span class=\"zox-ad-label\">Advertisement. 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