| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Camping Stories!Presented by Lisa Hicks, Storyteller and Hueytown Public Library May 22, 2012 Join me for Camping Stories, songs and activities. Free and open to the public. 11:30 a.m. Hueytown Library 1372 Hueytown Road Hueytown, AL 35023-2443 Phone: (205) 491-1443 | Lisa Hicks, Storyteller | 05/22/12 | Hueytown |
Adaptations AfterParty: "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte BrontëPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) May 22, 2012 Adaptations is Avondale Library's book-to-film group. For each title, we host a screening party (where we watch the movie) and an AfterParty (where we discuss the book and film). Patrons are invited to attend either program, and may attend both for the full experience.
Tonight we'll be discussing "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë. | Birmingham Public Library | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
The Art of Science: Paper ProjectPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Powderly Branch Library (BPL) May 22, 2012 Participants will have the opportunity to create their own special project using paper.
The Art of Science is a grant-funded after-school program conducted by Elinor and Winfield Burks at six Birmingham Public Library branches: Avondale, East Lake, Five Points West, Ensley, Powderly, and Springville Road. The program will run nine months—from September 2011 through December 2012—and will cover the science of nutrition, geometry, sound, plants, optics, recycling, and... | Birmingham Public Library | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
MY MOUSE HAS NO TAILPresented by Adamsville Public Library at Adamsville Library May 22, 2012 EVERY TUESDAY OF THE MONTH WE WILL OFFER A REAL BEGINNER'S COMPUTER CLASS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER USED A COMPUTER OR ARE NOT YET COMFORTABLE WORKING ON ONE. CLASS # 2: MAIL DOESN'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE POST OFFICE ANYMORE. LIMITED SPACE OF 4-5 PERSONS, PER SESSION. MUST CALL TO RESERVE A SPACE OR REGISTER AT THE LIBRARY. | Adamsville Public Library | 05/22/12 | Adamsville |
| West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes | Birmingham Public Library | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
| West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes | Birmingham Public Library | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
| Word Processing with Open Office Part II | Birmingham Public Library | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
Author Visit with Gin Phillips Presented by Pinson Public Library at Pinson Public Library May 22, 2012 Join us on Tuesday, May 22nd, as we welcome author Gin Phillips for a discussion of her new book Come In and Cover Me. The program will start at noon. Following the discussion, there will be a Q&A session and book signing. Refreshments will also be served.
Gin Phillips is the author of the critically acclaimed novel The Well and the Mine, which is set in Carbon Hill, Alabama in the 1930s. Come In and Cover Me is her second novel.
Come In... | Pinson Public Library | 05/22/12 | Pinson |
Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sanspointe Dance Company at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 22, 2012 Sanspointe Dance Company will present The Golden Record at three Birmingham Public Libraries between May 21 and May 29. The locations include the Five Points West Regional Library, Central Library, and the Avondale Regional Library. All performances last approximately 20 minutes. The programs are free and open to the public.
In August 1977, NASA sent into outer space the phonographic recording The Golden Record. The recording contained sounds and images selected to portray the... | Birmingham Public Library | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
Brown Bag Lunch Program - American designers Charles & Ray EamesPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) May 23, 2012 The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames is widely regarded as America's most important designers. Perhaps best remembered for their mid-century plywood and fiberglass furniture, the Eames Office also created a mind-bending variety of other products. But their personal lives and influence on significant events in American life have been less widely understood. Narrated by James Franco, this is the first film dedicated to these creative geniuses and their work.
Please... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 05/23/12 | Mountain Brook |
Better Than Therapy Book ClubPresented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library May 23, 2012 Please join us for our new book club's organizational meeting. All are welcome. For more info please call Leslie West at (205) 332-6621 or lwest@bham.lib.al.us. | Homewood Public Library | 05/23/12 | Homewood |
Brown Bag Lunch Program: Can I Get a Grant for That? Strategically Researching, Writing, and Administering GrantsPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 23, 2012 Strategic grant writing should begin long before you consult with any foundations, agencies or individual donors and before you actually do any writing at all. Whether you are trying to build capacity, fund a program, or restore a building, there are several steps you should take to make certain your project gets funding and delivers the results you are looking for. Join Kelsey Bates, Assistant Archivist at BPL and former Director of Development at the Chinati Foundation, to find out how to... | Birmingham Public Library | 05/23/12 | Birmingham |
| Five Points West Library Presents Active Living | Birmingham Public Library | 05/23/12 | Birmingham |
Nonfiction Book Group - Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy SchiffPresented by Hoover Public Library at Hoover Public Library May 24, 2012 Thursday, May 24 at 7 pm
FREE
Join us for Hoover Public Library's nonfiction book discussion group. Sessions are the 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in a Theatre-Level Meeting Room. One book is discussed each session. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Call 444-7816 for more information. | Hoover Public Library | 05/24/12 | Hoover |
| Smithfield Library Presents Sign Language Class | Birmingham Public Library | 05/24/12 | Birmingham |
| Five Points West Library Presents Free Computer Classes | Birmingham Public Library | 05/24/12 | Birmingham |
| After School Wii games | Birmingham Public Library | 08/19/11-
05/25/12 | Birmingham |
Free Test ProctoringPresented by Hoover Public Library at Hoover Public Library May 4-May 25, 2012 Fridays, 05/04/2012 - 05/25/2012 - 12:30 - 4:30 pm
FREE
As part of the Hoover Public Library's mission to provide lifelong learning, FREE test proctoring services are offered to students to fulfill their educational needs and interests. The Student Will
• Complete and sign the proctoring request form by which the student agrees to ensure that all guidelines and policies from their... | Hoover Public Library | 05/04/12-
05/25/12 | Hoover |
| Spelling Bee for Grades 3-8 | Birmingham Public Library | 05/25/12 | Birmingham |
Four Decades: Photography from the University of Montevallo Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch April 17-May 25, 2012 Birmingham Public Library (BPL) presents a very special exhibition created by faculty and former students from the University of Montevallo’s College of Fine Arts.
Four Decades: Photography From the University of Montevallo opens in the Fourth Floor Exhibition Gallery of the Central Library on Tuesday, April 17, and runs through Friday, May 25.
A reception for this exhibition will be held on Monday, April 30, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room adjacent to the... | Birmingham Public Library | 04/17/12-
05/25/12 | Birmingham |
Changing Lives One Mind At A Time Community Chess Class - Saturdays (adults and children welcome)Presented by Magic City Chess U at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch August 20, 2011-May 26, 2012 Free two hour Saturday chess class taught by Charles A. Smith of Magic City Chess U. Smith is the coach of the W. J. Christian state champion chess team, the Indian Springs Chess team, and has produced 11 individual state chess championships, as well as regional and national achievements. | Magic City Chess U | 08/20/11-
05/26/12 | Birmingham |
Genre Reading Group - Salon Discussion: Book(s) of ChoicePresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) May 29, 2012 Twice a year the Genre Reading Group takes a break and readers may discuss any book on any topic. Just like the literary salons of old, join your friends at Emmet O'Neal Library for enlightening conversation, great company, and the best book group experience in town!
Join us the last Tuesday of each month for one of the most fun book group meetings in town! For more information, contact Holley at 205-445-1117 or hwesley@bham.lib.al.us! | Emmet O'Neal Library | 05/29/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Intro. to Genealogy Class | Birmingham Public Library | 05/29/12 | Birmingham |
Get Rhythm!Presented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) May 29, 2012 GET RHYTHM! FAMILY DRUM CIRCLE
Participatory percussion for the whole family. Tuesday, June 5, 10:30 and 3:30.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's section of the Emmet O'Neal Library website (see link below).
MONDAYS
Toddler Tales (24 - 36 months)
TUESDAYS | Emmet O'Neal Library | 05/29/12 | Mountain Brook |
MY MOUSE HAS NO TAILPresented by Adamsville Public Library at Adamsville Library May 29, 2012 EVERY TUESDAY OF THE MONTH WE WILL OFFER A REAL BEGINNER'S COMPUTER CLASS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER USED A COMPUTER OR ARE NOT YET COMFORTABLE WORKING ON ONE. CLASS # 3: WHAT'S THE 'e' WITH THE HALO FOR? INTERNET BASICS, OR DOES A SEARCH ENGINE NEED ITS OIL CHECKED? & LET'S SAVE GAS BY INTERNET SHOPPING. LIMITED SPACE OF 4-5 PERSONS, PER SESSION. MUST CALL TO RESERVE A SPACE OR REGISTER AT THE LIBRARY. | Adamsville Public Library | 05/29/12 | Adamsville |
| Wylam Branch Library Presents Storytime Featuring America the Beautiful | Birmingham Public Library | 05/29/12 | Birmingham |
| West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes | Birmingham Public Library | 05/29/12 | Birmingham |
| Presentations with Open Office | Birmingham Public Library | 05/29/12 | Birmingham |
Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sanspointe Dance Company at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) May 29, 2012 Sanspointe Dance Company will present The Golden Record at three Birmingham Public Libraries between May 21 and May 29. The locations include the Five Points West Regional Library, Central Library, and the Avondale Regional Library. All performances last approximately 20 minutes. The programs are free and open to the public.
In August 1977, NASA sent into outer space the phonographic recording The Golden Record. The recording contained sounds and images selected to portray the... | Birmingham Public Library | 05/29/12 | Birmingham |
| After School Movies | Birmingham Public Library | 08/24/11-
05/30/12 | Birmingham |
Brown Bag Lunch Program - VolcanoesPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) May 30, 2012 Millions of people around the world live in the shadow of active volcanoes. From Japan's Mount Fuji to the 'Sleeping Giant' submerged beneath Naples to the Yellowstone 'Supervolcano' in the United States, NOVA travels with scientists who are attempting to discover how likely these volcanoes are to erupt, when it might happen, and exactly how deadly they could prove to be.
Please bring a sack lunch; drinks and dessert provided. All programs last one hour unless otherwise noted. ... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 05/30/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Five Points West Library Presents Active Living @ Your Library | Birmingham Public Library | 05/30/12 | Birmingham |
| North Avondale Chapter Chatters Book Club | Birmingham Public Library | 05/30/12 | Birmingham |
Movie and PopcornPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) May 31, 2012 MOVIE AND POPCORN
Everyone's favorite sword-fighting cat sets out on an adventure to save his hometown, joined by street-smart Kitty Softpaws and mastermind Humpty Dumpty. Thursday, May 31, 10:30am.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's section of the Emmet O'Neal Library website (see link... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 05/31/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Learn to Quilt | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library | 05/31/12 | Leeds |
Summer Reading Kick Off ConcertPresented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library May 31, 2012 Eric Herman live in concert!
The Oregon Children's performer who brought us the YouTube sensation 'The Pirate song' will kick off Summer Reading.
To attend register at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org before May 31st and pick up your Summer Reading bag. | Homewood Public Library | 05/31/12 | Homewood |
Summer Reading Library ProgramPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 1, 2012 Don't want your kids to sit around doing nothing all? Let them go on adventures all throughout the summer. Moms, dads, and kids, come signup for our summer reading lirbray program.
Come celebrate and signup for the first day of the summer reading program! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/01/12 | Birmingham |
Summer Reading Library ProgramPresented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 1, 2012 Don't want your kids to sit around doing nothing all? Let them go on adventures all throughout the summer. Moms, dads, and kids, come signup for our summer reading lirbray program.
Come celebrate and signup for the first day of the summer reading program! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/01/12 | Birmingham |
Summer Reading Library ProgramPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) June 1, 2012 Don't want your kids to sit around doing nothing all? Let them go on adventures all throughout the summer. Moms, dads, and kids, come signup for our summer reading lirbray program.
Come celebrate and signup for the first day of the summer reading program! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/01/12 | Birmingham |
Take a Ride on the ReadingPresented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library June 1, 2012 Dolores Hydock's one-woman performance about going home, getting lost, and growing up...not necessarily in that order.
Tickets include program and light hors d’oeuvres. | Homewood Public Library | 06/01/12 | Homewood |
Art by Larry ThompsonPresented by The Library Theatre and Hoover Public Library at The Library Theatre May 1-June 1, 2012 Artist Statement
Balance, contradiction and metaphor are the over-arching three elements I try to interject into my work as a framework. Through a layering process, be it the physical layering of juxtaposed images, the layering of image and text or different skins of paint or charcoal stacked on each other, I hope the work will bring a viewer in, allow the viewer to begin a dialogue with the work and discover not only a physical layering of design elements, but also layered meaning... | The Library Theatre | 05/01/12-
06/01/12 | Hoover |
The First Day of Summer Reading Library ProgramPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 1, 2012 Don't want your kids to sit around doing nothing all? Let them go on adventures all throughout the summer. Moms, dads, and kids, come signup for our summer reading lirbray program.Come celebrate and signup for the first day of the summer reading program! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/01/12 | Birmingham |
The First Day of Summer Reading Library ProgramPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 1, 2012 Don't want your kids to sit around doing nothing all? Let them go on adventures all throughout the summer. Moms, dads, and kids, come signup for our summer reading lirbray program.Come celebrate and signup for the first day of the summer reading program! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/01/12 | Birmingham |
Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—Bring Out Your Dead: Cemeteries in Genealogical ResearchPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 2, 2012 The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) has vast resources to help cultivate the family tree. The library’s Tutwiler Collection of Southern History and Literature at the Central Library has been recognized by Family Tree Magazine as one of the top ten public libraries for digging into your family roots. There are several BPL programs designed to teach people how to begin their do-it-yourself journey of researching family history, including “Beyond the Basics Genealogy... | Birmingham Public Library | 06/02/12 | Birmingham |
Take a Ride on the ReadingPresented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library June 2, 2012 Dolores Hydock's one-woman performance about going home, getting lost, and growing up...not necessarily in that order.
Tickets include program and light hors d’oeuvres. | Homewood Public Library | 06/02/12 | Homewood |
Summer Reading Kick-off party!Presented by Leeds Jane Culbreth Library at Leeds–Jane Culbreth Public Library June 2, 2012 Begin summer reading with a bang! Games! Entertainment by "The Groove Club"! Loads of fun for everyone! This year, the Leeds and Moody libraries are pairing up to present a fantastic party! Stop in for a great time and a cold treat! | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library | 06/02/12 | Leeds |
| Henna Tattoos | Pinson Public Library | 06/02/12 | Pinson |
Super Summer Comic Book to Film SeriesPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 3, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series.
Today's film is an action-packed take on the tale of wealthy philanthropist Tony Stark, who develops an invulnerable robotic suit to fight evil. Rated PG-13.
Popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be served, and the library’s selection of graphic novels and comic books will be available for check out. Selected comic books and graphic novels will... | Birmingham Public Library | 06/03/12 | Birmingham |
| Teen Gaming Night | Bessemer Public Library | 06/04/12 | Bessemer |
Night at the Library- Summer Reading Kickoff EventPresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library June 4, 2012 Please join us for this family-oriented event with snacks, crafts and a beautiful short film. Dress as your favorite Book Character to win door prizes. Every child who attends will get a Glow-in-the-dark "Dream Big" gel bracelet. (While supplies last) | Irondale Public Library | 06/04/12 | Irondale |
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