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ADAMSVILLE Children Storytime - Sep. 9, Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Storytime with Ms. Kim. Storytime - Oct. 7, Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Farm animals with Ms. Kim. AVONDALE (BPL) Children 1, 2, 3, Play With Me - Sep. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. A special time and place for one-on-one time with your child. Toys, books, and art activities with a special guest each week to answer questions about parenting. Reserve your spot today. Time for Tales - Sep. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Group registration required. Book BINGO - Sep. 11, Friday, 3:15 p.m. Library BINGO and book fun to honor National Library Card Sign-Up. Tot Time with Ms. Eve - Sep. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mondays. Contact library for times. Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. Advance registration required. All Hands Ahoy! - Sep. 22, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate National Pirate Week. 24-hour advance registration required. Weberrific Terrific - Oct. 6-16. Test your spider IQ and register to win a spinner special souvenir. Storyteller, Teacher, Oral Historian, Performer, Artist, Educator, Enthusiast - Oct. 20, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dylan Pritchett - storyteller of African and African-American folktales presents a night of family entertainment. 24 hour advance registration required. Spooktacular Film Festival - Oct. 30, Friday, 3:15 p.m. Spooky movie fun and munchy crunchy treats. Trick or Treat - Oct. 31, Saturday. We’ll give you something good to eat! BESSEMER Children Mommy and Me Storytime - Aug. 25, Sep. 22, Oct. 27, Tuesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Join us for our first Mommy and Me storytime in the Magic "Read" Carpet Storytime Room to share one-on-one activities. Storytime - Sep. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Wednesdays, 9:30-10 a.m. Stories, songs, and fingerplays. Families and daycares are welcome. Trick or Treat - Oct. 31, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Check out a book and receive a Halloween Trick or Treat! Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Evening Adult Book Club - Aug. 10, Monday, 5:30-7 p.m. August title is The Shack by William P. Young. Light refreshments served. Morning Adult Book Club - Aug. 18, Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. Big Screen Movie Night - Aug. 24, Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for everyone’s favorite movie starring Tom Hanks with a “box of chocolates.” Evening Adult Book Club - Sep. 14, Monday, 5:30-7 p.m. Sep. title is The Namesake by Jhumpe Lahiri. Refreshments provided. Morning Adult Book Club - Sep. 15, Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. Big Screen Movie Night - Sep. 28, Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Movie by the same name as our club title, starring Kal Penn and Tabu. Refreshments served. Evening Adult Book Club - Oct. 12, Monday, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. title is The Reader by Bernard Schlink. Light snacks. Morning Adult Book Club - Oct. 20, Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. Big Screen Movie Night - Oct. 26, Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Movie by the same name starring Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, and Winona Ryder. Snacks served. CENTRAL (BPL) Children Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! - Sep. 1- 30. Make a craft to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Storytime - Sep. 3, 17, Oct. 1, 15, Th, 10:30 a.m. Avast Ye Mateys! - Sep. 13-19. Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Plant an Apple Tree - Sep. 20-26. Celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday by planting apple tree decorations. Decorate a Jack-O-Lantern and Scarecrow - Oct. 1-31. Create your own pumpkin and scarecrow to decorate our department! Spooky Fun Movies - Oct. 24, Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Halloween fun- spooky kids movies! Refreshments provided. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Free Genealogy Classes - Aug. 9, Sep. 13, Oct. 11, Sundays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free Genealogy Classes - Aug. 25, Sep. 29, Oct. 27, Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. The staff of the Southern History Department discusses how to begin genealogical research. Birmingham African-American Genealogy Study Group Meeting - Aug. 9, Sep. 13, Oct. 11, Sundays, 3-5 p.m. Assisting African Americans in family research. Birmingham Genealogical Society Meeting - Aug. 22, Sep. 26, Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. If you’re Interested in family history, join our monthly meetings. For more information, visit http://www.birminghamgenealogy.org/ Birmingham Genealogical Society Meeting - Oct. 24, Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. Annual Genealogical Fair Cute Pet Photo Contest - Oct. 1-31. Submit cute photos of your pets in honor of Dewey the Library Cat and ProjectRead. Call for more details. Pet Movie Film Festival - Oct. 10, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Watch pet movies while we celebrate Dewey the Library Cat. Refreshments provided. Classic Monster Movie Marathon - Oct. 31, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate Halloween by watching classic monster movies! Refreshments provided. EAST ENSLEY (BPL) Project Read Movie - Sep. 14, Monday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Enjoy a screening of America’s favorite collie in conjunction with the ProjectRead title Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World. Light refreshments served Book Discussion-Dewey the Library Cat - Sep. 21, Monday, 2-3 p.m. Join East Ensley staff for a discussion of Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World. Light refreshments served. Children Storytime Fun - Sep. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Celebrate National Honey Month - Sep. 15, Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Enjoy a sweet treat as you find out about bees and the honey-making process. Halloween Fun - Oct. 30, Friday, 3:30-4 p.m. Treats and a "Spook-tacular" time! Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Alzheimer's Care Givers Group - Aug. 27, Sep. 24, Oct. 29, Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Information and support for those who care for friends and loved ones with Alzheimer's. EASTWOOD (BPL) Children Preschool Storytime - Sep. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Fridays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Ms. Cass. Daycare groups welcome. ENSLEY (BPL) Children Preschool Storytime - Sep. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Fridays, 10-11 a.m. Daycares and groups are Welcome. WALTER J. HANNA (FAIRFIELD) Children Back to School Give-A-Way - Aug. 3, Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Drop by the library for basic school supplies while they last. Library Sign-Up Month - Sep. 1, Tuesday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. During September swap a card or sign up for the “smartest card” you will ever need to explore the world. Storytime - Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m. Beginning in September, enjoy stories and songs with Ms. Janet. Book Discussion Group - Oct. 22, Thursday, 10-11 a.m. Join us at the library for a book discussion of Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron. Trick or Treat - Oct. 30, Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Treats and fun activities will be passed out all day long. For all ages. FIVE POINTS WEST (BPL) Adult Summer Reading Senior Adult Recognition Day - Aug. 12, Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. One-man band Jerry Ryan and his dog Blue perform. Lunch served. Call to register in advance. Children Family Night @ Five Points West - Aug. 25, Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. Join us for Book B-I-N-G-0 and the chance to win great prizes. Family Movie Night - Sep. 22, Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m. Popcorn and a great movie. Make It and Take It - Oct. 27, Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Create a fun and crafty art project. Trick or Treat - Oct. 31, Saturday. Stop by the Youth Department in costume and receive a Halloween treat. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Choosing Beautiful African Names - Sep. 29, Tu, 6-7 p.m. Askhari Johnson Hodari, PhD, speaks on the topic of African name selection. Adult Book Club - Oct. 13, Tu, 6-7 p.m. Discussion title is the ProjectRead book Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World. Birmingham Humane Society - Oct. 20, Tu, 6-7 p.m. In conjunction with ProjectRead title Dewey, a representative from the Birmingham Humane Society will speak on pet safety, pet relinquishment, pet adoption and humane education. Chess Club Let's Play Chess - Aug. 22, Sep. 19, Oct. 17, Sa, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Computer Classes PC Tips & Tricks - Aug. 6, Th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Windows class focusing on shortcuts, functions available for configuring the computer, and helpful tricks. Microsoft PowerPoint - Aug. 27, Th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Introduction to presentation software using Microsoft PowerPoint XP. Basic Computing: How do I turn this thing on? - Sep. 3, Th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free Email on the Web - Sep. 12, Sa, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Introduction to the Internet - Sep. 24, Th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Get Started with Google Docs - Oct. 1, Th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Discover the benefits of using FREE web-based applications. Viewing and Creating Short Videos Online - Oct. 10, Sa, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about online video and experience creating a video in class. Searching the Net - Oct. 29, Th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Introduction to finding information on the World Wide Web. GARDENDALE Children Story Tales - Sep. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, W, 9:30 a.m. Ms. Lou Ellen shares stories, songs, and fun. All ages welcome. Character Club - Sep. 14, 28; Oct. 12, 26, M, 3:30 p.m. Learn about a different character each month and join us for a craft, snack and other activities. K5-3rd grade. American Girl Club - Sep. 15, Oct. 20, Tu, 3:30 p.m. Explore America through the eyes of a different American Girl each month. Bring your dolls, books, dress up from the time period and watch the movies. K-5 and up welcome. Toddler Time - Sep. 4, 18; Oct. 2, 16, F, 10 a.m. A special storytime for children ages three and under and their adult. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Book Discussion Group - Aug. 6, Sep. 3, Oct. 1, Th, 10:30 a.m. Evening Book Discussion Group - Aug. 10, Sep. 14, Oct. 12, M, 6:30 p.m. Discuss a new book every month. Enjoy refreshments. First Saturday Matinee - Oct. 3, Sa, 12noon. Fun for the whole family! Enjoy a new release on the big screen. Popcorn provided. Seasoned Performers - Oct. 30, F, 2 p.m. Seasoned Performers delight with haunting tales. Teens Culture Kids - Sep. 3, 17, Oct. 1, 15, Th, 3:30 p.m. A super cool club for teens & tweens, grade 5 and up. Each month explore a new culture through music, crafts and food. Computer Classes Free Computer Class - Sep. 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, F, 8-9 a.m. Four computer classes offered: Basic PC, Basic Word, Basic Internet and E-mail. Advance registration is required and seating is limited to 6 people. HOMEWOOD Children Dial-A-Story - Aug. 1-Oct. 31. Call (205) 332-6617 to hear a story told by one of your favorite storytellers! Storytime - Sep. 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Tu, 10:30 a.m.; Sep. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, W, 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome. Rhythm and Rhyme Storytime - Sep. 10, 24, Oct. 8, 22, Th, 10:30 a.m. A special storytime for younger children, but everyone is welcome. A call is welcomed for larger groups. Leaps & Bounds - Sep. 11, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 30, F, 10:30 a.m. A fusion of books and movement for children 30 months-4 years and an adult. Registration is required and begins at 10 a.m. the Monday before the program. Sorry, no older or younger siblings! Monday Movies - Sep. 14, 28, Oct. 5, 19, M, 3:30 p.m. The whole family can enjoy an afternoon movie and treat. Two's Company - Sep. 17, Oct. 15, Th, 10:30 a.m. For babies ages 13-24 months and a caregiver. Registration required and begins at 10 a.m. the first Monday of the month. Friday Fun Club - Sep. 18, Oct. 16, F, 3:30 p.m. Just for grades 2-5. Play games or make crafts, fun galore. Registration required and starts at 10 a.m. the first Monday of the month. Baby & Me - Oct. 1, Th, 10:30 a.m. For babies ages birth to 12 months and a caregiver. Registration required and begins at 10 a.m. the Monday before the program. Pumpkin Carving and Spooky Tales - Oct. 28, W, 6 p.m. Buy a pumpkin for $4 and enjoy Halloween tales and refreshments while you carve. The Master Pumpkin Carver and winning pumpkins will be displayed on our website! Registration begins 10 a.m. on October 19. Halloween Treats - Oct. 31, Sa, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Boo! Drop by the Children's Department before you begin your evening of trick-or-treating! Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Mystery Dinner Theatre - Oct. 23, F, Oct. 24, Sa, 6:30 p.m. South City Theatre will perform its production of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. Tickets for dinner and the play are $20 and will be on sale Sep. 21-Oct. 20, call 332-6625 for tickets or 332-6624 for general information. Teens Game On! - Sep. 9, W, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 only. Wii away your afternoon with us! We'll be playing Rock Band and munching on snacks after school. Samurai Animanga Club - Sep. 23, W, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 only. After school anime. Afterwards discussion about what to do this year as an anime/manga club! Beyond Reality - Oct. 21, W, 3:30-5 p.m. Grades 6-12 only. Celebrate Teen Read Week by watching 1950's Hollywood's idea of the future! Snacks provided. Mad Science - Oct. 28, W, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 only. Bring out your inner mad scientist as you create slime, your own squidgy creature and more. Snacks provided. HOOVER Children Together with Twos - Aug. 31, Sep. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, M, 9:30 a.m.; program repeated at 10:30 a.m. Stories and crafts for two-year-olds. Call to register. Mother Goose - Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; Tu, 9:30 a.m.; program repeated at 10:30 a.m. Stories and snacks for one-year-olds. Call to register. Early Birds - Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Tu, 10 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays for babies (birth-11 months). Call to register. Tiny Tot Tales - Sep. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, W, 9:30 a.m.; program repeated at 10:30 a.m. An action-packed storytime for children under four. After Lunch Bunch - Sep. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, W, 1:30 p.m. Skip dessert and head to a high-energy storytime for kids ages three and up. Storytime Live - Sep. 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Th, 10:30 a.m. A fun-filled storytime for kids ages three and up. Groups must call to register. PJ Storytime - Sep. 3, 17, 24; Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Th, 6:30 p.m. Wear your pajamas to the library for a bedtime story and snack. Jim Aycock - Sep. 10, Th, 6:30 p.m. Kids of all ages can sing along with this local favorite entertainer. Be Creative, Again! - Sep. 12, Sa, 10:30 a.m. Craft the morning away with a hodgepodge of craft projects. Call to register Aug. 31-Sep. 11. Spanish Storytime - Sep. 14, Oct. 19, M, 6:30 p.m. A lively evening of books and songs in Spanish, followed by a craft. Reader's Café: Adventure a la Carte - Sep. 28, M, 6:30 p.m. Bring a sack supper and your favorite adventure book to this super-cool book club for kids in grades 2-5. Call to register. Celebrate Greece! - Sep. 29, Tu, 6:30 p.m. Greek food and entertainment for the whole family. Wimpy Kid Contest - Oct. 1-11. Answer trivia from this popular series for a chance to win the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid title. Drawing at 9 a.m., Oct. 12, M. Hero vs Monster - Oct. 1, Th, 6:30 p.m. Forge a hero’s sword and tame a head full of snakes as we explore both sides of the Perseus and Medusa myth. Call to register Sep. 18-Oct. 1. Eighth Annual Pumpkin Painting Contest - Oct. 17-29. Turn a pumpkin into a work of art (NO CARVING, PLEASE) and display it at the library! Each entry will be entered into a grand prize drawing. Drawing at 9 a.m., F, Oct. 30. Pumpkin Painting Workshop - Oct. 17, Sa, 10:30 a.m. Bring in a fresh or craft pumpkin to decorate at the library. Call to register Oct. 5-16. Reader's Café: Home-Fried Horror - Oct. 26, M, 6:30 p.m. Bring a sack supper and your favorite scary book to the book club for kids in grades 2-5. Call to register. Creepy Carnival - Oct. 27, Tu, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Halloween in your best costume! Games, prizes and snacks throughout the Kid Zone and a movie “nightmare” special on the Plaza. Trick or Treat! - Oct. 31, Sa, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Trick or treat throughout the library on Halloween! Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Author Appearance by J.F. Lewis - Oct. 24, Sa, 10:15 a.m. Meet the fiction author of Staked and ReVamped. A short Q&A session about writing and getting published will be followed by a book signing. Book Discussion Group - Aug. 6, Sep. 3, Oct. 1, Th, 10 a.m. Every 1st Thursday; Aug. 13, Sep. 10, Oct. 8, Th, 10 a.m. Every 2nd Thursday. Call for more information. Nonfiction Book Discussion Group - Aug. 27, Th, 7 p.m. Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson; Sep. 24, Th, 7 p.m. Truman by David McCullough; Oct. 22, Th, 7 p.m. Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond Artisans @ the Plaza Series: Woodworking with the Lathe with Cliff Daniels - Aug. 16, Su, 2:30 p.m. Weaving Nantucket Lightship Baskets with Dwight Hostetter - Sep. 20, Su, 2:30 p.m. Painting with Acrylics with Lenore Durlacher - Oct. 18, Su, 2:30 p.m. Write Club - Aug. 22, Sep. 26, Sa, 10:15 a.m. Meet and mingle with your fellow amateur poets and novelists. Call for more information. Monday at the Movies - Aug. 24, Sep. 28, Oct. 26, M, 2 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. Free admission and refreshments! Conversations @ the Plaza: Hindi - Aug. 27, Th, 6:30 p.m.; Greek - Sep. 24, Th, 6:30 p.m.; Spanish - Oct. 29, Th, 6:30 p.m. Share your language and travel experiences. Beginners to the highly fluent are welcome. Celebrate Greece! - Sep. 29, Tu, 6:30 p.m. Greek food and entertainment for the whole family! Playing @ the Plaza: Shaundra T. Smith - Aug. 13, Th, 6:30 p.m. Her unique voice blends sultry soul and neo-funk, and she sings everything from Motown's best to contemporary jazz. Somebody's Daddy - Sep. 17, Th, 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening with this local band and be prepared to dance the night away; Hoover High School First Edition Jazz Band - Oct. 15, Th, 7 p.m. Solo Instrumentalist @ the Plaza series: Violinist Rochelle Loney - Sep. 13, Su, 2:30 p.m. Classical Guitarist Reinaldo Ramos, Jr. - Oct. 11, Su, 2:30 p.m. Resume Writing Workshop - Sep. 22, Tu, 7 p.m. Interviewing Skills - Oct. 26, M, 7 p.m. Management 101 - Oct. 20, Tu, 9 a.m. Management principles for a successful business. Joe Primm, Business Consultant. Ellis Island: Gateway to the American Dream - Oct. 6, Tu, 12:30 p.m. Discuss the history of Ellis Island and its significance as a symbol of the American immigrant experience. Teens Mellow Music Mixer - Aug. 24, M, 6 p.m. Discuss your favorite books and music over coffee as you listen to local acoustic artist, Matt Carroll. Books and Pizza - Sep. 22, Tu, 6 p.m. Calling all teens (grades 6 and up) who like to read, socialize and talk books. Twilight Movie Night - Oct. 20, Tu, 6 p.m. Watch Bella and Edward meet for the first time. Call for more information. INGLENOOK (BPL) ProjectRead Adult Book Talk - Oct. 1, Th, 10:30-11 a.m. Join the discussion about this year's ProjectRead book, Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron. Children Storytime-Carry Me to the Library - Sep. 4, F, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sign-up for a library card to check out books and much more. Storytime-Are you Blue? - Sep. 11, F, 9:30-10 a.m. Learn something new with stories about the color blue. Storytime-A Buggy Tale - Sep. 18, F, 9:30-10 a.m. Be prepared. Are you the grasshopper or the ant? Storytime-Mice Are Nice - Sep. 25, F, 9:30-10 a.m. Storytime-Fall into Place - Oct. 2, F, 9:30-10 a.m. Falling leaves. Storytime-Orange You Glad? - Oct. 9, F, 9:30-10 a.m. Stories about the color orange and a parade! Storytime-Princess Pageant - Oct. 16, F, 9:30-10 a.m. The sweet princesses will prevail in these tales. Storytime-Creature Leisure - Oct. 23, F, 9:30-10 a.m. This storytime won’t be too scary. Storytime-Let's Pretend - Oct. 30, F, 9:30-10 a.m. Wear your costumes and masks and pretend to do our tasks. IRONDALE ProjectRead Cutest Cat Contest - Sep. 1-30. Email your cat's picture to us during the month of September for a chance to win your very own copy of Dewey! Dewey Coloring Contest - Sep. 1-30. Attention all kids – drop in anytime during the month of September and color a picture of Dewey, the library cat. Prize will be awarded for cutest picture! Book Discussion Group - Sep. 14, M, 6:30-7:30 p.m. In conjuction with ProjectRead, we will discuss Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who touched the World by Vickie Myron. PJ Storytime - Sep. 29, Tu, 6:30-7 p.m. Join us for a cat-themed storytime. Wear your PJs and bring along your stuffed kitty (or other favorite animal) for milk and cookies! Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Book Discussion Group - Aug. 10, M, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for a lively discussion of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Book Discussion Group - Oct. 12, M, 6:25-7:30 p.m. When should you fight to save a relationship, and when should you let go? That is the question posed in this month's selection, Laura Dave's The Divorce Party. Second Annual Whistlestop Book Sale - Sep. 26, Sa, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. In conjunction with Irondale's Whistlestop Festival. Teens Teen Read Week - Oct. 19-22. Celebrate Teen Read Week - Read Beyond Reality! Check out a book and receive a prize. LEEDS Children Tot Time - Aug. 4, Sep. 1, 15; Oct. 6, 20, Tu, 10-10:30 a.m. Ms. Ramona, take home a craft to do with Mom. Every first and third Tuesday of the month. Movie Day! - Aug. 6, Th, 2-3:45 p.m. Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy a great movie classic. American Girls Club - Sep. 1, Tu, Oct. 6, Tu, 4-5 p.m. Join the American Girls Club to discuss your favorite American girls and their eras. Snacks and crafts. Movie Day! - Sep. 10, Oct. 8, Th, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Adult Crafts - Aug. 25, Sep. 22, Oct. 27, Tu, 10-10:30 a.m. Call to register. Adult Book Club - Aug. 26, W, 10-11 a.m. Join us to discuss The Shack, the novel by William Paul Young. Folk Festival - Sep. 19, Sa, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sep. 20, Su, 12noon-5 p.m. Leeds second annual Folk Festival is FREE; two days of festive entertainment, fun and food. Adult Book Club - Sep. 30, W, 10-11 a.m. Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron. AARP Driver's Ed - Oct. 22-23, Th-F, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This AARP driving class is not just for seniors. Call to register for this two-day class; a $14.00 registration fee is due at the first class meeting. Science Club - Oct. 22, Th, 4-5 p.m. Hands on discovery is featured in the Science Club. Adult Book Club - Oct. 28, W, 10-11 a.m. Call for this month's selection. Teens Game Day - Sep. 17, Oct. 15, Th, 4-5 p.m. Play board games at the library! The Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (if not room for all leave out Bham) 414-3920 www.bbgardens.org/library.php Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Southern Ghost & Southern Gardens - Oct. 20, Tu, 6-8 p.m. An evening of ghost stories and garden tales with Kathryn Tucker Windham and Dolores Hydock. Tickets $15: call 205.414.3958 to reserve your seat. Information 205.414.3931. EMMET O'NEAL (MOUNTAIN BROOK) Adult Summer Reading 2nd Annual Bad Art Night! - Aug. 4, Tu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Has it been a while since you painted with vegetables or made sculptures with macaroni? Join us for prizes in categories like worst painting and worst sculpture. Children Together Time - Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct. 13, 20, 27, Tu, 9:30-10:15 a.m., repeated 10:30-11:15 a.m. Storytime with puppets, songs, and Ms. Renee. All ages and a caregiver. Story Club - Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Tu, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Interactive, drop-off storytime with Ms. Merideth and Ms. Brandi for independent children ages 3 and up. Mother Goose - Sep. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, W, 9:30-10 a.m.; program repeated 10:30-11 a.m. Lapsit storytime with Ms. Kat for ages 12-24 months and a caregiver. Must register. Mom and Me - Sep. 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Th, 10 a.m.-12noon. Enjoy interacting with your child and great toys, puppets and costumes. Preschool children with a caregiver. Family Storytime - Sep. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Sa, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Stories, puppets and songs from visiting storyteller Mr. Mac. All ages. Toddler Tales - Sep. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, M, 9:30-10 a.m.; program repeated, 10:30-11 a.m. Lapsit storytime with Ms. Traci for ages 24-36 months and a caregiver. Must register. Dig-It-Grades 3-6 - Sep. 3, Th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Play Bingo for prizes; Sep. 10, Th, 3:30-5:15 p.m. Popcorn and movie where literary characters come to life; Sep. 17, Th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Board games. Sep. 24, Th, 3:30-5 p.m. Summer memories scrapbooking; Oct. 1, Th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Play bingo for prizes; Oct. 8, Th, 3:30-5:10 p.m. Popcorn and a movie about a girl with two "mothers"; Oct. 15, Th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Board games; Oct. 22, Th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monster Mash Karaoke Smash; Oct. 29, Th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Halloween Horrors: special effects to make yourself look frightful! Bookmania-Grades 4-6 - Sep. 8, 22 Tu, 6-7 p.m. Pizza and a discussion of The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale; Oct. 13, 20, Tu, 6-7 p.m. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Must register. After-School Special with McWane Center - Sep. 9, W, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Meet and learn about awesome animals. Ages 5 and up. Kids & Komputers - Sep. 14, M; Oct. 7, W, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Learn to use library and internet resources for homework and research. Grades 3-6. Must register. Family Night with Farmer Jason - Sep. 15, Tu, 5:30-7 p.m. A mix of kid-friendly jazz, bluegrass, horns, fiddles and sunshine to keep you moving and singing along. Backwoods Ramblin' - Oct. 6, Tu, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Marionettes perform an Appalachian Mountain tale. Sponsored by The Ehney Addison Camp Jr. and Mildred Fletcher Tillman Camp Foundation. Ages 3 and up. Family Night - Backwoods Ramblin' - Oct. 6, Tu, 5:30-7 p.m. All ages. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Read Between the Wines - Oct. 2, F, 5:30-8:30 p.m. This elegant evening of food and wine will be held at the Birmingham Zoo Pavilion and will feature hundreds of wines for tasting as well as locally grown and produced foods. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. A portion of the proceeds benefits The Emmet O'Neal Library. Author Event with Mary Kay Andrews - Oct. 22, Th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Semi-annual author event with special guest, bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews (Hissy Fit, Deep Dish and other Southern tales). Tickets for this event are $25 and include a wine and hors d'oevres reception. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Great Books Discussion Series - Aug. 10, Sep. 14, Oct. 12, M, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact the library for titles. The Bookies - Aug. 11, Tu, 10-11:30 a.m. The Forever War by Dexter Filkins; Sep. 8, Tu, 10-11:30 a.m. Call for title; Oct. 13, Tu, 10-11:30 a.m. Discussion of Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron. Documentaries After Dark - Aug. 11, Sep. 8, Oct. 20, Tu, 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Genre Reading Group - Aug. 25, Tu, 6:30 p.m. Nonfiction: The Great Depression; participants pick the title they'd like to read.; Sep. 29, Tu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Young Adult Fiction; Oct. 27, Tu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. October’s theme is National Book Award Winners. New members welcome! Light refreshments served Chess Club Chess Club - Sep, 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, M, 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 7 through adult. Computer Classes Catalog Essentials - Aug. 15, Sep. 26, Oct. 17, Sa, 10-11 a.m. Explore the resources of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative’s Online Catalog! Class is limited to 8 participants. Registration is required. NORTH AVONDALE (BPL) ProjectRead Feline Fun Day - Sep. 17, Th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feel like getting in touch with your feline side? Join us for a movie and craft. Do the Dewey Challenge - Oct. 14-30. Join North Avondale in the Dewey Challenge. Answer questions from the bestselling book Dewey by Vicki Myron and register to win the book. Children Storytime Fun - Sep. 14, M. Join Ms. Eve for stories, games, and songs. Call for dates and times. Children’s Good Manners Month - Sep. 24, Th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Learn about manners and have fun to at a real tea party. Scariest Mask Contest - Oct. 22, Th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Make a scary Halloween mask for trick or treat. The Treats on Us - Oct. 30, F, 3:30-4:30 p.m. After school readers come by and get a howling good treat. Teens Open House! - Aug. 7, F, 10 a.m.-12noon. North Avondale Library welcomes teachers and students back for the new school year. An open discussion will be held for class visits and assignment resources. Library Card Sign-Up Month - Sep. 1-30. Sign-up for a library card and register to win a free t-shirt. Read Beyond Reality - Oct. 18-23. Celebrate Teen Read Week by reading something out of this world. Register to win a surprise. NORTH BIRMINGHAM (BPL) Children Be Creative Scavenger Hunt - Aug. 1-31. Throughout August, there will be clues for those who are clever enough to find them and win prizes! Grub-down - Aug. 5, 12, W, 2 p.m.; Aug. 19, 26; Sep. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, W, 4:30 p.m. Come to our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never have before. All ages welcome. Ringmaster of Storytimes - Sep. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Th, 10:30 a.m. The Master of all storytimes will entertain with his fabulous tales, songs, games and antics. All ages are welcome. Tweens Together - Sep. 10, Oct. 8, Th, 4 p.m. Be a part of our learning experience! This special afternoon is for those between the ages of 9 and 12. Arts & Crafts for Kids - Sep. 17, Oct. 1, 15, Th, 4 p.m. Draw, paint and just have fun in general! First Day of Autumn Celebration - Sep. 21, M, 4-6 p.m. Festive freshments! Pumpkin Parade - Oct. 1-Oct. 25. Help choose the “Cream of the Crop” of our Staff Pumpkin Parade. Participants can help decorate for Halloween! Dylan Pritchett-Storyteller-Performer - Oct. 20, Tu, 10:30 a.m. As president of the National Association of Black Storytellers, Pritchett is dedicated to passing on the African oral tradition of storytelling. Fun for all ages! Spoookytime - Oct. 29, Th, 4 p.m. There will be surprises! Trick-r-Treat ALL Day! - Oct. 31, Sa, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be goodies all day today, so dress in your scariest outfit. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Fit for Life - Sep. 1-30. Join us for a Fit for Life program during the month of September, as UAB and the Congregations for Public Health present information for a healthy lifestyle. Call for date and time. Library Card Sign-Up Month - Sep. 1-30. Show your library card all month and get a prize (all ages)! End of Summer Wipe-Out - Sep. 1, Tu, 4-7 p.m. Join the Luau, in honor of the Library Card sign-up and the Food for Fines programs in September. All ages are invited to join in the games, dinner and fun. Annual Arts and Crafts Fair - Sep. 26, Sa, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Light refreshments. ProjectRead Drawing - Oct. 1-31. Read the ProjectRead book, Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron and enter a drawing to win a prize. 15th Birthday Celebration - Oct. 5, M, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate 15 years in our present North Birmingham Library building with cake, punch and balloons. Share your favorite library memory with us. ProjectRead Movie - Oct. 20, Tu, 6-7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to join us for a movie with an animal theme. Popcorn and beverages will be served. Teens Wii Play - Sep. 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Tu, 4-5 p.m. Tuesday afternoons after school. Teen Talk - Sep. 24, Oct. 22, Th, 4 p.m. Light refreshments. PLEASANT GROVE Children Back to School Pajama Party - Aug. 7, F, 6-8 p.m. Back to school pajama party for ages 5-11. Wear your PJs, bring a pillow and sleeping bag for pizza, popcorn, drinks and a movie. Pre-registration required. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Book Buddies - Aug. 19, W, 10 a.m. Still Life by Joy Fielding. Scrapbooking with Friends - Aug. 25, Sep. 22, Oct. 27, Tu, 9:30-11 a.m. Must pre-register for this adults only program. Beginners need to bring 10 photographs. All others bring your supplies. Book Buddies - Sep. 16, W, 10 a.m. Dewey by Vicki Myron, a ProjectRead selection. Book Buddies - Oct. 21, W, 10 a.m. The Help by Kathryn Stockett. PRATT CITY (BPL) Adult Summer Reading Adult Summer Reading Prize Drawing - Aug. 15, Sa, 3-5 p.m. To celebrate our first Adult Summer Reading Program, all those registered will be entered in a drawing for prizes and other additional prizes at the Central Branch. Refreshments served. ProjectRead ProjectRead - Oct. 15, Th, 4-5:30 p.m. The ProjectRead selection is Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron. Join us for a book discussion. Refreshments served. Children Back to School Book Bag Giveaway - Aug. 3-14, F, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Register to win a book bag filled with school supplies. For grades K-3 only. Storytime - Sep. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, W, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Our storytellers present a whimsical mix of song, storytelling, dance and games. Reading Luau - Sep. 7-18, 3-6 p.m. Check out books and get a Hawaiian surprise. Hawaiian Punch will be served. Candy Corn Contest - Oct. 1-30. Can you guess how many candy corns are in the jar? If you do, you get the jar full of candy and a special prize! Programs/Meetings/Exhibits September Library Card Swap Month - Sep. 1-30. National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Trade in your old library card for a new keychain card in September, it's free! Pratt City Branch Anniversary - Sep. 12, Sa, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Happy Birthday to the Pratt City Library, celebrating 16 years at its present location. Refreshments served. National Popcorn Poppin' Month - Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Th, 2-5 p.m. Celebrate the wholesome, economical, natural food value of popcorn, America's native snack with free popcorn every Thursday in October. SLOSSFIELD (BPL) Children Fall Reading Program - Aug. 17-21, M-F, 3:30 p.m. Join us for afternoon fun! Kids Read One Book - Aug. 28, F, 3:30 p.m. Join us for afternoon fun! Tutoring with a Fun Twist! - Sep. 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30; Oct. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30, 3:30-5 p.m. North Americorps brings together fun and learning! Baseball and Academics Skills Instruction - Sep. 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Th, 3:15 p.m. Perfect for the well-rounded youth; participants will read together and play together. Books and Music: A Great Connection! - Sep. 3, Th, 3:30 p.m. Afterschool Movies - Sep.-Oct., 3:30 p.m. Noon Story Guy - Sep.-Oct., every W, Th, F, 12noon. Fun with stories, songs and games. Friday Morning Story Guy - Sep. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, F, 9:30 a.m. Preschoolers will enjoy stories and finger plays. Let's Take a Tour with the Very Hungry Caterpillar - Sep. 16, W, 3:30 p.m. Afterschool Arts and Crafts - Sep. 18, Oct. 2, 16, F, 3:30 p.m. Join us for drawing, painting, crafting and other creative activities. Playaway Day - Sep. 24, Th, 3:30 p.m. Be a part of this new technology. Is Everyone In? - Oct. 2, F, 3:30 p.m. You sure don't want to be left out of this one! ProjectRead Kick-Off Party - Oct. 6, Tu, 3:30 p.m. Join us for the fun that goes along with ProjectRead! Picture Day - Oct. 14, W, 3:30 p.m. Show and Tell - Oct. 20, Tu, 3:30 p.m. You never can be sure what might show up this afternoon! Trick-or-Treat All Day! - Oct. 31, Sa. Come by for a neat treat! Please wear your Halloween outfit, but don't scare the Librarians. SMITHFIELD (BPL) Children Where did Dewey Get His Name? - Aug. 3, M, 4-5 p.m. Getting to know your library. National Grandparents Day - Sep. 2, W, 4-5 p.m. In celebration of our grandparents make a special book mark for all grandparents, Sep. 2-6. Toddler Tales - Sep. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, W, 10-11 a.m. Storytime for toddlers including songs, crafts, snacks and fun. Create Your Own Feline Mask - Oct. 29, Th, 10-11 a.m. Spoooooky Tales - Oct. 31, Sa, 2-3 p.m. Bring the whole family for fun and g-g-g ghostly goodies. Dress up for us! ProjectRead Purrringgg Book Discussion Kick-Off - Sep. 10, Th, 10-11 a.m. Meet Dewey! Cat Fax - Oct. 1, Th, 10-11 a.m. Cat fax with Cathy, Humane Society Education Specialist. Draw Dewey - Oct. 6, Tu, 10-11 a.m. Draw Dewey contest. SOUTHSIDE (BPL) Children Preschool Storytime - Sep. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, F, 9:30-10 a.m. Join Ms. Cass for stories, songs and movement. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Dylan Pritchett - Oct. 22, Th, 4-5 p.m. Dylan Pritchett shares African and African-American folktales for all ages. SPRINGVILLE ROAD (BPL) Children Grub Down - Every Tu, 4 p.m. Springville Road Pet Menagerie. Enjoy our exotic pets and learn about pet care for these critters. Spontaneous Art Program - Aug. 26, W, 4 p.m. We supply the “stuff,” you supply the creativity as we begin our ArtKids series. Storytime-Carry Me to the Library - Sep. 2, W, 10 a.m. Get a library card and check out books week after week. ArtKids - Sep. 2, Oct. 7, W, 4:30 p.m. Especially for 3rd-5th grades. An art adventure using children's literature. Storytime-Are You Blue? - Sep. 9, W, 10 a.m. Learn something new with stories about the color blue. Wonder Wednesdays - Sep. 9, 23, Oct. 14, 28, W, 4:30 p.m. Movie, game, craft or activity. All ages. Kids Can - Sep. 14, M, 6:30 p.m. Crafts for parents and their elementary-aged children to enjoy together. Supplies provided. Featured this month: Crochet beyond the chain. Storytime-A Buggy Tale - Sep. 16, W, 10 a.m. Be prepared. Are you the grasshopper or the ant? CultureKids - Sep. 16, Oct. 21, W, 4:30 p.m. 3rd-5th grades. Discover a new country, a new time period, a new ethnic group. Family MovieTime - Sep. 19, Sa, 2 p.m. A rat who likes to cook! Storytime-Mice Are Nice - Sep. 23, W, 10 a.m. Eek! They always give us a shock! Storytime-Fall into Place - Sep. 30, W, 10 a.m. Read about falling leaves, and bring out scarves and long sleeves. Storytime-Orange You Glad? - Oct. 7, W, 10 a.m. Yams, carrots and pumpkins, too; Jack-O-Lanterns that spook you. Kids Can - Oct. 12, M, 6:30 p.m. Cat crafts. Storytime-Princess Pageant - Oct. 14, W, 10 a.m. Step-mothers are evil in these tales, but sweet princesses always prevail. Storyteller Dylan Pritchett - Oct. 19, M, 6:30 p.m. Dylan brings dynamic and enthralling stories for the whole family. 1-2-3 Play with Me - Oct. 15, 22, Th, 11 a.m. Caregivers and their children birth to age 3 have this special time with us. A Royal Tea Party - Oct. 17, Sa, 2 p.m. Your prince or princess is in for a royal treat. Come dressed for a ball, stories, and sweets. Storytime-Creature Leisure - Oct. 21, W, 10 a.m. This storytime can get hairy, but we promise not too scary. Spooktacular - Oct. 27, Tu, 5 p.m. A craft and a movie. Storytime-Let’s Pretend - Oct. 28, W, 10 a.m. Playing make believe is really fun! We can wear costumes and masks. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Wii Bowl Tournament for Families - Aug. 1, Sa, 10 a.m.-12noon. Practice your bowling and bring your four-man team to the tournament. Register required. Chicks with Sticks - Aug. 3, Oct. 5, M, 6:30 p.m. Do you have a knotty problem with yarn? Is your stick the culprit? Learn more with us. Reading Roadies - Aug. 17, Sep. 21, M, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Enjoy thoughtful conversation and great snacks with the Reading Roadies. Call for selection. BPL@Night Presents Umdabu - Sep. 17, Th, 6:30 p.m. Presentation by the Umdabu Dance Company. This Birmingham-based dance company focuses on traditional and contemporary South African history and culture. Fiction Writing Workshop - Oct. 6, 13, Tu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your journal and a pen to begin your novel. These workshops will focus on plot and character development. Older teens and adults are welcome. Registration required. Grim and Bear It - Oct. 14, W, 11 a.m.-12noon. Grim and Bear It is a 45-minute comedy by the Seasoned Performers. Appropriate for all ages. Groups should register. Reading Roadies - Oct. 26, M, 6:30-8 p.m. Join the Reading Roadies as they discuss Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron. Teens Stylin’ 2009 - Aug. 1, Sa, 4 p.m. What’s new, what’s hot? Sponsored by K&K Fashions and Mary Kay Cosmetics. Register to win prizes. TeenTime - Every Tu, 4 p.m. Programs begin in Sep. Teen Read Week - Oct. 18-24. Special teen activities, including contests, throughout the week. Teen Activity - Oct. 20, Tu, 4-6 p.m. We are hooking up the Wii for an afternoon of games. Teen Movie - Oct. 24, Sa, 2-4 p.m. Remember not to pick up any hitchhikers as you travel through the galaxy. Don't miss this Disney special. Snacks will be served. Computer Classes Registration required. PowerPoint Computer Class - Aug. 15, Sa, 9:30 a.m. AVL Databases Computer Class - Aug. 22, Sa, 9:30 a.m. For information geeks, students and parents of students. Learn about resources that can make your assignments easy. Basic PC Computer Class - Sep. 5, Sa, 9:30 a.m. Basic Internet Computer Class - Sep. 12, Sa, 9:30 a.m. Need a map for the information highway? Basic Word Computer Class - Sep. 19, Sa, 9:30 a.m. Tips and tricks for dealing with your computer documents. Basic Publisher Computer Class - Oct. 3, Sa, 9:30 a.m. Create spectacular flyers and invitations with this program. BPL Catalog/Web Site - Oct. 10, Sa, 9:30 a.m. Find the hidden wealth at the BPL. TITUSVILLE (BPL) Teens Movie Matinee - Sep. 23, W, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Enjoy a heart-warming tale of a dog named after a grocery store. Nibbles and beverage served. Let's Talk About It - Oct. 7, W, 3:30-4:30 p.m. A round table discussion for teens. Refreshments served. TRUSSVILLE Children American Girl - Aug. 24, Kaya; Sep. 28, Felicity; Oct. 26, Josefina; M, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The American Girls Club is a reading club and discussion group for girls in K-5th grade. Each month a different girl and time period is highlighted with a snack and a craft typical of the time period. It's a Baby's World - Sep. 9, Oct. 7, W, 10:30-11 a.m. Experience an exploratory program for you and your baby with interactive stories and fingerplays. Open for babies birth through 18 months and their caregivers. Chips and Chapters - Sep. 9, Oct. 14, W, 4-5 p.m. 4th and 5th grades. Love cookies and chips? If so, this is the book club for you! September: sports, October: mysteries. Book-A-Mania! - Sep. 10, Th, 10 a.m. Learn about the library and books through weekly themed storytimes geared for children of all ages! Guy's Read - Sep. 14, September: dinosaurs; Oct. 12, M, 4-5 p.m. Boys in K-3rd grades. Each month explore exciting topics, play games, and share cool snacks. Registration requested. Music Makes the World Go Round! - Sep. 17, Th, 10 a.m. Celebrate music in a snazzy jazzy way! Silent Talkers - Sep. 21, Oct. 19, M, 4 p.m. Learn the basics of American Sign Language. Grades 1-5. Bienvenidos Means Welcome! - Sep. 24, Th, 10 a.m. October is Hispanic Heritage month. Learn new Spanish words and fun facts about Hispanic culture! Ponder the Pumpkin's Pounds - Sep. 28-Oct. 23. Guess the correct weight (or be the closest) and win the decorated pumpkin. The winner will be decided Oct. 23, F. A-“Peel”-Ing Books! - Oct. 1, Th, 10 a.m. If you love apples, you’ll love this story time all about apples, apple juice and apple cider! Fire Department Visit - Oct. 2, F, 4 p.m. The Trussville Fire Department will show us their fire truck and fire fighting equipment. Fall into Great Books! - Oct. 8, Th, 10 a.m. Celebrate the fall season. Spinning Spider Tales - Oct. 15, Th, 10 a.m. Listen to stories about spiders and all the mischief they can get get into! Picking Pumpkin Tales - Oct. 22, Th, 10 a.m. Pumpkin and jack-o-lanterns take over as we hear stories that are sure to delight. Batty for Books! - Oct. 29, Th, 10 a.m. Explore the world of bats. From Pumpkin to Jack-o-Lantern - Oct. 29, Th, 4-5 p.m. Decorate your very own pumpkin. We furnish all the supplies (including the pumpkins) that you need. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Friends of the Library Book Sale Preview - Oct. 8, Th, 4:30-6 p.m. Members of the Friends of the Library are invited to a preview of the annual fall book sale. New members are welcome to join at this time. Friends of the Library Book Sale - Oct. 9, F, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 10, Sa, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Oct. 11, Su, 1-5 p.m. Unbelievably low price of fifty cents to one dollar. Vintage editions and other treasures may be found among the offerings. All profits benefit the library! Teens Game Night - Aug. 25, Tu, 4-5 p.m. Meet your friends for snacks, conversation, and games including SuperSmash Mario Brothers! Please pre-register. Teen Advisory Board - Sep. 8, Oct. 6, Tu, 4-5 p.m. Teens are invited to help plan upcoming events and decorations for the Young Adult Department. This is an opportunity to earn service hours for your organizations and your resume. Snacks served. High School Book Club - Sep. 10, Th; Oct. 12, M, 4-5 p.m. Snacks and lively discussion of your favorite books. Sign up today to learn the title. Pizza and Pages - Sep. 16, W, Oct. 21, W, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Friends, food, and fun! Pizza and Pages is a club for students in grades 6 to 8. Sign up and find out the title. Manga Brigade - Sep. 29, Tu, 4-5 p.m. Anime, manga, and snacks. Beyond Reality - Oct. 19, M, 4-5:30 p.m. Teen Read Week! Enjoy popcorn and a movie that is "Beyond Reality." Read one of the selections and enter a drawing for a gift card! Campfire Tales Beyond Reality - Oct. 20, Tu, 6-7:30 p.m. Celebrate Teen Read Week and enjoy campfire tales and a marshmallow roast behind the library. VESTAVIA HILLS Children Toddler Time - Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Tu, 10:30-11 a.m.; and, Sep. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, W, 9:30-10 a.m., and again from 10:30-11 a.m. Songs, stories and a fun craft. Great for ages 18 months and up. Preschool Storytime - Sep. 3, 10, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Th, 9:30-10 a.m. Let's jump into a world of wonder and imagination with exciting stories, great songs and a fun craft. Great for ages 3 and up. Family Night - Sep. 14, Oct. 12, M, 6-7:30 p.m. Take a night off to visit the Library for pizza and a cool program. Registration required. Let's Talk Book Group - Sep. 28, Oct. 26, M, 6-7:30 p.m. For grades 4-5 who enjoy eating pizza and talking about cool books. Call for book each month. Registration required. Halloween Party - Oct. 23, F, 7-8:30 p.m. Grades 4-8 join us for an awesome night of spooky stories, music, games, pizza and treats. Wear your favorite costume for a cool costume contest. Registration is required. Adult Summer Reading Sixties Film Festival - Aug. 6, Th, 6-8 p.m. This Hitchcock classic portrays Janet Leigh as the unsuspecting victim who visits the Bates Motel. Adult Evening Book Club - Aug. 13, Th, 6-7:30 p.m. Join us for Kathryn Stockett’s The Help. Adult Afternoon Book Club - Aug. 19, W, 2-3:30 p.m. Sixties Movie Festival - Aug. 20, Th, 6-8 p.m. This 1969 film has never lost its popularity or its unusual appeal as a star-driven Western with Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Gardening 101: Garden Pests with Sallie Lee - Aug. 1, Sa, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sallie Lee, County Agent, provides information on all sorts of garden pests. Gardening 101: Best Plants for Fall Color - Aug. 29, Sa, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lee will discuss which plants can impact a garden most simply by choosing plants with color that lasts. Adult Evening Book Club - Sep. 10, Th, 6-7:30 p.m. We’ll discuss Garth Stein’s The Art of Racing in the Rain. Liberty Park Book Club - Sep. 15, Tu, 10-11:30 a.m. Adult Afternoon Book Club - Sep. 16, W, 2-3:30 p.m. Going Green with Elise Hearn - Sep. 25, F, 11 a.m.-12noon. Elise Hearn, Shaklee Products, shares ideas on how to “go green.” Gardening 101: The Birds and the Bees - Sep. 26, Sa, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join Lee to learn more about this important part of your garden. Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft - Sep. 29, Tu, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kim Lepley, Morgan Stanley, will provide tips on how to protect yourself against identity theft. The Mayor's Book Club - Oct. 8, Th, 6-7:30 p.m., or, Oct. 14, W, 2-3:30 p.m. The Mayor’s Book Club will explore Jack Sacco’s Where the Birds Never Sing. Liberty Park Book Club - Oct. 13, Tu, 10-11:30 a.m. An Evening with Author Jack Sacco - Oct. 22, Th, 6:30-8 p.m. The Mayor’s Book Club event - an evening with the award-winning Birmingham author Jack Sacco. Where the Birds Never Sing, launched Sacco's successful writing career in impressive fashion. Free and will be held at the Vestavia Hills Baptist Church. Gardening 101: Pesticides - Oct. 24, Sa, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lee will discuss the pros and cons of pesticides. WEST END (BPL) ProjectRead Dewey: Book Discussion - Oct. 8, Th, 3:30-4 p.m. Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron. Book discussion will be held at Princeton Towers. Children Bingo Bash - Aug. 13, Th, 3:30-4 p.m. Bring a friend and play bingo! Parents welcome. Creative Dance - Oct. 3, Sa, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Explore moving and dancing to a variety of music and dance styles. Patricia Cook, director and founder. Snacks served. Ages 9-12. Movie & More - Oct. 29, Th, 3:30-4 p.m. Sit back and relax with a good movie. All ages welcome. Snacks served. Spooktacular Craft - Oct. 30, F, 3:30-4 p.m. Make a spooky craft. Stick around for Ms. Anita’s Spooktacular story. Supplies and snacks provided. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits BINGO! BINGO! - Sep. 18, F, 1-2 p.m. Traveling Shoes - Sep. 18, F, 2-3 p.m. Meet Rev. Harry Turner, area comedian known as the Traveling Shoes Preacher. Snacks served. Dylan Pritchett-Storyteller - Oct. 22, Th, 1-2 p.m. A fun-filled hour of African and African-American stories, riddles, games and audience participation. Teens Showtime - Aug. 19, W, 3:30-4 p.m. Movie time is always fun and exciting at the library! Snacks served. Movie Miracles - Sep. 9, W, 3-4 p.m. Join us for this heart-warming tale of a dog named after a grocery store.. Snacks served. Game Day - Sep. 10, Th, 3:30-4 p.m. We have the games! Do you want to improve your gaming skills? Basic Writing Workshop - Sep. 17, Th, 3:30-4 p.m. Would you like to improve your writing, but don't know what to say or how to say it? Author Chandra Sparks Taylor will offer tips and techniques to help you put your best foot forward this school year. Computer Classes Reservations required. Basic Computer - Aug. 20, Th, 10-11 a.m. Create A Flyer Using Basic Word - Aug. 21, F, 10-11 a.m. Basic Internet - Sep. 10, Th, 11 a.m. Basic E-Mail - Sep. 24, Th, 10-11 a.m. WOODLAWN (BPL) Children Storytime-Carry Me to the Library - Sep. 1, Tu, 10:30 a.m. Get a library card and check out books week after week. Storytime-Are You Blue? - Sep. 8, Tu, 10:30 a.m. Stories about the color blue. Storytime-A Buggy Tale - Sep. 15, Tu, 10:30 a.m. Be prepared. Are you the grasshopper or the ant? Storytime-Mice Are Nice - Sep. 22, Tu, 10:30 a.m. One may ask you for a cookie, another ran up the clock. Storytime-Fall into Place - Sep. 29, Tu, 10:30 a.m. Read about falling leaves. Storytime-Orange You Glad? - Oct. 6, Tu, 10:30 a.m. Yams, carrots and pumpkins too, let’s have ourselves an orange parade! Storytime-Princess Pageant - Oct. 13, Tu, 10:30 a.m. Step-mothers are evil in these tales, but sweet princesses always prevail. Storytime-Creature Leisure - Oct. 20, Tu, 10:30 a.m. Monsters, dragons and wild things! Storytime-Let’s Pretend - Oct. 27, Tu, 10:30 a.m. Ccostumes and masks provided. ProjectRead Adult Book Discussion - Sep. 30, W, 10:30 a.m. Join the discussion of this year's ProjectRead book, Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron. WYLAM (BPL) Children Back to School Blast - Aug. 26, W, 3-3:30 p.m. Ring in the new school year with games, prizes, refreshments and tips to help you have a good school year. Crime Prevention Program - Sep. 17, Th, 3-3:30 p.m. Learn how not to become a crime victim. Fire Prevention Program - Oct. 15, Th, 3-3:30 p.m. Celebrate Fire Prevention Week. The Birmingham Fire Department will provide fire safety tips. Kids Club - Sep. 14-Oct. 26, M, 3-3:30 p.m. Fun-filled afternoon of stories, crafts and games. Spooktacular Crafts and Treats - Oct. 26, M, 3-3:45 p.m. Join us for Halloween crafts and treats. Programs/Meetings/Exhibits Library Card Sign-Up Month - Sep. 1-30. Sign up for a new library card. If yours has been damaged or lost, the library will replace the card Free! Fit for Life - Sep. 30, W, 10 a.m. Want to change your lifestyle? Join us for this program during the month of September, as UAB and the Congregations for Public Health present information for a healthier lifestyle. |
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