PALS and the Children's Department of the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest presented a fun free Summer Reading Kick-Off event for the whole family in the library's own forest on Sunday, May 20th. The afternoon featured a family hike and scavenger hunt with inflatables, story time, snacks, face painting, crafts and treats from the ice cream truck. Over 400 children signed up for Summer Reading at the event! PALS will continue to sell Summer Reading T-shirts featuring our bearded dragon mascot Herman for $10 each throughout the summer in the Children's Department and at Children's programs. Check out all of the upcoming Summer Reading events.

June 7th, July 5th and August 2nd

Support the Children's Department by dining at Zoe's Kitchen the first Thurday evening of each month this summer. Zoe's Vestavia Hills location will donate 15% of all food and beverage purchases by PALS supporters from 4-9 p.m. Remember to tell them you're a PALS supporter!

PALS' spring fundraiser was a huge success thanks to our sponsors and tireless volunteers! Casino Rustique raised over $7,500 for the Children's Department of the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest.

PALS is grateful to premier sponsor Principal Mortgage and silver sponsor Mark Yanosky Orthodontics, table sponsors Overton&Vine and Birmingham Fastener as well as our food, beverage and silent auction donors.