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Birmingham Public Library

The mission of the Birmingham Public Library is to provide the highest quality library service to our citizens for life long learning, cultural enrichment and enjoyment.

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    Birmingham Public Library

    2100 Park Place
    Birmingham, AL 35203

    Phone: (205) 226-3610   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    05/17/12	Five Points West Library Presents Free Computer Classes Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Free Computer Classes Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 17, 2012 Want to learn how to operate a computer. Join us in these amazing classes and learn basic computer skills! The title of today's class is: "Adult Basic Microsoft Word". Registration is required.
    04/17/12- 05/25/12	Four Decades: Photography from the University of Montevallo Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch 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...
    04/16/12- 06/18/12	Chicks with Sticks Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Chicks with Sticks Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) April 16-June 18, 2012 A Get-Together-And-Craft Group for Adults that meets at the Springville Road Branch in the meeting room.  Every Third Monday, either Ms. Grace or Ms. Kelly will be on hand to offer instructions on knit, crochet, or some other basic craft. Every Monday the meeting room will be open for crafters to meet and work together, and Ms. Grace or Ms. Kelly will be available to answer specific questions. This is a fun, informal group -- come join them!   Yarn, crochet hooks,...
    11/14/11- 06/25/12	Reading Roadies Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Reading Roadies Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) November 14, 2011-June 25, 2012 The Springville Road Reading Roadies meet the third Monday of every month at the Springville Road Branch of the Birmingham Public Library to discuss a pre-selected fictional work.  The book we will be discussing is Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks. All adults are welcome to come hear and participate in the discussion. It is not necessary to have read (or finished) the book.
    08/24/11- 05/30/12	After School Movies Ensley Branch Library (BPL) After School Movies Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Ensley Branch Library (BPL) August 24, 2011-May 30, 2012 It's after school movie time fun at the library.
    08/19/11- 05/25/12	After School Wii games Ensley Branch Library (BPL) After School Wii games Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Ensley Branch Library (BPL) August 19, 2011-May 25, 2012 Fun and games with children of all ages.
    08/09/11- 06/05/12	Grubdown Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Grubdown Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) August 9, 2011-June 5, 2012 Some have teeth, and some do not. Some can swim, and some cannot. Learn some facts and watch them eat. Our little animals are a treat!  Look into the mouth of a red-eyed Frog and watch a Hedgehog snort and root for dinner. Feel a bumpy gecko's head, wear a spider hat or feed a carrot to a Bunny. Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never even dreamed about before. But, be careful; you might just learn something!

  • Upcoming Events

    05/18/12	The Art of Science: Paper Project Avondale Regional Library (BPL) The Art of Science: Paper Project Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) May 18, 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...
    05/19/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Word Processing with Open Office Part I Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 19, 2012 Come join us in this amazing word processing class at the Birmingham Library!Class Requirements: Experience using a PC and a mouse.
    05/21/12	Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sanspointe Dance Company at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 21, 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...
    05/21/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Word Processing with Open Office Part I Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 21, 2012 Come join us in this amazing word processing class at the Birmingham Library!Class Requirements: Experience using a PC and a mouse.
    05/22/12	Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch 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...
    05/22/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Word Processing with Open Office Part II Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 22, 2012 Come join us at the Birmingham Public Library for this wonderful class! Requirements: Word Processing with Open Office Part IContinue to learn how to more effectively use Word Processing features in Open Office
    05/22/12	West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes West End Branch Library (BPL) West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) May 22, 2012 If you're brand new to crochet and want to learn how, bring a friend and meet new ones as you explore the possibilities. Instructor: Ms. Joan Black
    05/22/12	West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes West End Branch Library (BPL) West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) May 22, 2012 If you're brand new to crochet and want to learn how, bring a friend and meet new ones as you explore the possibilities. Instructor: Ms. Joan Black
    05/22/12	The Art of Science: Paper Project Powderly Branch Library (BPL) The Art of Science: Paper Project Presented 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...
    05/22/12	Adaptations AfterParty: "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë Presented 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.
    05/23/12	Five Points West Library Presents Active Living Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Active Living Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 23, 2012 Come and join the members of "Active Living" as they enjoy the newly released movie, "Joyful Noise" starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. Popcorn will be provided. Everyone is welcome.
    05/23/12	Brown Bag Lunch Program: Can I Get a Grant for That? Strategically Researching, Writing, and Administering Grants Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Brown Bag Lunch Program: Can I Get a Grant for That? Strategically Researching, Writing, and Administering Grants Presented 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...
    05/24/12	Five Points West Library Presents Free Computer Classes Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Free Computer Classes Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 24, 2012 Want to learn how to operate a computer. Join us in these amazing classes and learn basic computer skills! The title of today's class is: "Typing/Keyboarding". Registration is required.
    05/24/12	Smithfield Library Presents Sign Language Class Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents Sign Language Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) May 24, 2012 Introduction to American Sign Language as it is used within the deaf culture. Instructor: Miss Maya Jones.
    05/25/12	Spelling Bee for Grades 3-8 Wylam Branch Library (BPL) Spelling Bee for Grades 3-8 Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Wylam Branch Library (BPL) May 25, 2012 Come and join us for a spelling bee for grades 3-8. Everyone is welcome. Registration is requested.
    05/28/12- 06/10/12	Friends of the Birmingham Public Library Book Sale Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Friends of the Birmingham Public Library Book Sale Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 28-June 10, 2012 With several recent donations, the Friends Bookstore is overflowing with inventory. Beginning May 29, the Friends of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) will host an “in store” summer reading book sale. What better time to show off the recent renovation of the Friends Bookstore and to connect to the successful summer reading initiatives undertaken by the library system? The sale begins the day after Memorial Day and continues through June 10. Shoppers can expect to find 25% off...
    05/29/12	Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Avondale Regional Library (BPL) 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...
    05/29/12	Presentations with Open Office Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Presentations with Open Office Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 29, 2012 Come join us down at the library for this amazing open office class!!!!Class Requirements: Experience using a PC and a mouse.
    05/29/12	West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes West End Branch Library (BPL) West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) May 29, 2012 If you're brand new to crochet and want to learn how, bring a friend and meet new ones as you explore the possibilities. Instructor: Ms. Joan Black
    05/29/12	Wylam Branch Library Presents Storytime Featuring America the Beautiful Wylam Branch Library (BPL) Wylam Branch Library Presents Storytime Featuring America the Beautiful Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Wylam Branch Library (BPL) May 29, 2012 Come and join us for a storytime celebrating America the Beautiful.
    05/29/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Intro. to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 29, 2012 Want to do genealogy research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    05/30/12	North Avondale Chapter Chatters Book Club North Avondale Branch Library (BPL) North Avondale Chapter Chatters Book Club Presented by Birmingham Public Library at North Avondale Branch Library (BPL) May 30, 2012 Book club members will discuss the biography of Martha Hawkins titled "Finding Martha's Place". Hawkins is a native of Montgomery, AL and owner of a successful restaurant.
    05/30/12	Five Points West Library Presents Active Living @ Your Library Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Active Living @ Your Library Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 30, 2012 Come and join the members of "Active Living" as they enjoy a craft project. They will be making designer mugs . Everyone is welcome.
    06/01/12	The First Day of Summer Reading Library Program Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) The First Day of Summer Reading Library Program Presented 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!
    06/01/12	The First Day of Summer Reading Library Program Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) The First Day of Summer Reading Library Program Presented 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!
    06/01/12	Summer Reading Library Program Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) Summer Reading Library Program Presented 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!
    06/01/12	Summer Reading Library Program East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Summer Reading Library Program Presented 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!
    06/01/12	Summer Reading Library Program Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) Summer Reading Library Program Presented 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!
    06/02/12	Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—Bring Out Your Dead: Cemeteries in Genealogical Research Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—Bring Out Your Dead: Cemeteries in Genealogical Research Presented 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...
    06/03/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented 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...
    06/04/12- 07/31/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 4-July 31, 2012 Throughout the summer the Youth Department will be giving out riddles. Answer them correctly and receive a prize!
    06/04/12- 07/31/12	Central Youth Department Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Youth Department Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 4-July 31, 2012 Come to the Youth Department and create some nonsense poems in honor of Lewis Carroll. We will give a prize to the most entertaining ones!
    06/04/12- 07/31/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 4-July 31, 2012 Come to the Youth Department and create some nonsense poems in honor of Lewis Carroll. A prize will be given for the most entertaining ones.
    06/05/12	Five Points West Library Presents Own the Night by Eating Right featuring Chef "E" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Own the Night by Eating Right featuring Chef "E" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 5, 2012 Join Chef "E" as she presents an interactive cooking and tasting session featuring dishes that are healthy and fun to make!
    06/05/12	Springville Road Library Presents Toby Richards Art Experiences Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road Library Presents Toby Richards Art Experiences Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 5, 2012 Ever wonder how people create those wonderful picture frames that you just know you could do but haven't tried? Join us for an adventure into the world of the folk artist and their creative spirit. Participants will use found objects to create their own work of art.
    06/05/12	This Magic Moment Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) This Magic Moment Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) June 5, 2012 Oh the places you'll go,the stories you'll hear,and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry Moore for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of Moore. Abracadabra,hocus pocus,presto,voila.
    06/05/12	Creatures of the Night Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Creatures of the Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 5, 2012 Join the Alabama 4-H as they take a journey into the evening and introduce some of the animals that stir while we sleep. "Whooooooooo" will be there? Hopefully you!
    06/06/12- 06/07/12	Five Points West Library Presents 'Around the World and Back' Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents 'Around the World and Back' Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 6-June 7, 2012 Have fun learning dances from different cultures with Miss Candice and Miss Pam.
    06/06/12	Brown Bag Lunch Program: Eudora Welty: Exposures and Reflections Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Brown Bag Lunch Program: Eudora Welty: Exposures and Reflections Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 6, 2012 In 1936, Eudora Welty was catapulted into the popular American spotlight as one of the century’s great Southern literary voices. However, many Americans to this day do not recognize her body of work as a gifted photographer. The author/photographer claimed the two art forms were parallel activities, with the photography never affecting the product of her pen. Presented to accompany the exhibit Eudora Welty: Exposures and Reflections on display in the Birmingham Public Library gallery,...
    06/07/12	Design Your Own Adinkra Symbol Cloth Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Design Your Own Adinkra Symbol Cloth Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 7, 2012 Adinkra is a hand-painted fabric made in Ghana. Developed by the Ashanti people, adinkra cloths were traditionally made for royalty to wear at religious ceremonies. Through the years, people have also decorated the cloths to tell a story or to express their thoughts and feelings. Join us as we complete a work of art using adinkra stamps and proverbs to design your very own masterpiece.
    06/07/12	Drumming Up Dreams Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) Drumming Up Dreams Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) June 7, 2012 John Scalici's dream of drumming has led him to become an award winning artist, musician, and drum circle facilitator. Come be a part of the library drum circle as John shares his passion for percussion.
    06/07/12	Ronald McDonald East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Ronald McDonald Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 7, 2012 Come join us as magic abounds when Ronald is around!
    06/08/12	Springville Road presents Zumba! The Latest Craze! Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road presents Zumba! The Latest Craze! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 8, 2012 Have you tried the Zumba craze yet? Now's the time to join in and see what all the buzz is about . Come and participate in a Zumba class-no experience necessary!
    06/08/12	Ronald McDonald Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) Ronald McDonald Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 8, 2012 Family and friends, come join us a as magic abounds when Ronald is around!
    06/10/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 10, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series. In today's film alien invaders arrive in New Mexico Territory in 1875 to face Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford. Rated PG-13. Our AfterParty discussion is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jun. 26th. 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. ...
    06/11/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Creatures of the Night" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Creatures of the Night" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 11, 2012 Your family will have opportunities to interact with the presenter and animals in these up-close and hands-on presentations. The program includes four to five live animals, some of which can be touched by the children and engaging biofacts on each animal.
    06/11/12	Central Youth Department Family Craft Night Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Youth Department Family Craft Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 11, 2012 Families that do crafts together, have fun together. Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and do some fun crafts for the whole family.
    06/11/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Creatures of the Night Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Creatures of the Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 11, 2012 Explore the unique adaptations of some of native Alabama night creatures from Ruffner Mountain. For preschool age children.
    06/11/12	Smithfield Library Presents "Night Creatures" Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents "Night Creatures" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 11, 2012 Children will have opportunities to interact with the presenter and the animals in these up-close and hands-on presentations. The program includes four or five live animals, some of which can be touched by the children and biofacts.
    06/12/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Hoop Dance" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Hoop Dance" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 12, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop -- a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. This is the exercise that puts a smile on your face!
    06/12/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 12, 2012 Come to the Youth Department Story Castle where Ms. Barbara will assist you in making a dream box to save all your dreams in. The event is free but registration is required. For ages 7 and up.
    06/12/12	Springville Road Library Presents-Introduction To e-Readers Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road Library Presents-Introduction To e-Readers Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 12, 2012 Come and discover the ins and outs of the most popular e-Readers including Nooks, iPads, and Kindles. Devices will be available for hands-on demonstration and practice.
    06/12/12	Recycled Book Arts Program-Collage and Image Transfers East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Recycled Book Arts Program-Collage and Image Transfers Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 12, 2012 Give an old book new life by turning it into a beautiful work of art! This class will focus on COLLAGE AND IMAGE TRANSFERS. Using appropriated images, participants will be given the freedom to explore instantly gratifying ways to add depth and richness to an altered book. Taught by Allison Rhea
    06/12/12	Own the Night by Eating Right with Chef "E" Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Own the Night by Eating Right with Chef "E" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 12, 2012 Smithfield Library Presents Chef "E". Join us as she presents an interactive cooking and tasting session featuring dishes that are healthy and fun to make.
    06/13/12- 06/14/12	Five Points West Library Presents Ronald McDonald Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Ronald McDonald Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 13-June 14, 2012 Come have fun with America's favorite clown, Ronald McDonald.
    06/13/12	Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 13, 2012 Join us for a movie and popcorn! Fun for the whole family!
    06/13/12	Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 13, 2012 Come and join us for a movie and popcorn.
    06/13/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 13, 2012 Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and watch some fun movies. Refreshments will be provided.
    06/13/12	Brown Bag Lunch Program: Between the Covers: Fools for Love with Storyteller Dolores Hydock Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Brown Bag Lunch Program: Between the Covers: Fools for Love with Storyteller Dolores Hydock Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 13, 2012 Between the covers of a history book, between the covers of an artist's portfolio, and under the covers of a secret marriage—there are amazing true stories about some famous and not-so-famous people who were fools for love in the early 1800s. Dolores Hydock shares these stories that are part royal scandal, part true romance, part fun facts from history, part R-rated (in a Fine Art kind of way), and part art appreciation for amateurs, with a shout-out to Queen Elizabeth, Jane Austen,...
    06/13/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 13, 2012 Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and watch some fun movies. Refreshments will be provided.
    06/13/12	Hoop For Fitness-Teens Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Hoop For Fitness-Teens Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 13, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face!
    06/13/12	Seasoned Readers Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Seasoned Readers Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 13, 2012 Five Points West Library Presents a Seasoned Readers production entitled "Seasons of Man". A collection of poetry, sayings and stories about, by and for men and the people who love them. Everyone is invited.
    06/13/12	Smithfield Library Presents Luke Cassidy, Magician Extraordinaire Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents Luke Cassidy, Magician Extraordinaire Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 13, 2012 Come join us as we enter the magical world of Luke Cassidy and his amazing magic show.
    06/14/12	Device Training on the iPad, Nook. and Kindle Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Device Training on the iPad, Nook. and Kindle Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 14, 2012 Have a new gadget and don't know what to do? Join us for an introduction to the iPad and eReaders that will include the Nook and Kindle. Devices will be available for hands-on demonstration and practice.
    06/14/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Mad Hatter Tea Party Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Mad Hatter Tea Party Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 14, 2012 Don't be late for a very important date! You are cordially invited to one of the silliest tea parties you have ever been invited to and where curious things are bound to happen. Be sure to wear your maddest, most outrageous hat for an afternoon of games, tea, and tasty treats!
    06/14/12	Storytime At East Lake Branch Library-The Elves And The Shoemaker East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Storytime At East Lake Branch Library-The Elves And The Shoemaker Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 14, 2012 See what strange and magical things happen at night in this re-telling of the classic "The Elves And The Shoemaker"!
    06/15/12	Recycled Book Arts Program-Books As Sculpture Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Recycled Book Arts Program-Books As Sculpture Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 15, 2012 Give an old book new life by turning it into a beautiful work of art! This class will focus on the BOOK AS A SCULPTURE where the book pages go from 2D to 3D in a matter of hours. Participants will be introduced to several simple techniques artists use to turn a book into free-standing sculpture. Taught by Allison Rhea.
    06/15/12	Springville Road Library presents Recycled Book Arts Program-Book As Sculpture Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road Library presents Recycled Book Arts Program-Book As Sculpture Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 15, 2012 Give an old book new life by turning it into a beautiful work of art! This class will focus on the BOOK AS A SCULPTURE where the book pages go from 2D to 3D in a matter of hours. Participants will be introduced to several simple techniques artists use to turn a book into a free-standing sculpture. Taught by Allison Rhea
    06/15/12	This Magic Moment Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) This Magic Moment Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 15, 2012 Oh the places you'll go,the stories you'll hear,and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry Moore for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of Moore. Abracadabra,hocus pocus,presto,voila.
    06/17/12	Toby Richards Art Experiences: Japanese Fans Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Toby Richards Art Experiences: Japanese Fans Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 17, 2012 Make your own fan from original Japanese materials. Materials will be provided.
    06/17/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 17, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series. Today's film spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the mystical realm of Asgard, where a powerful but arrogant warrior reignites an ancient war. 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...
    06/18/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Fire Safety Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Fire Safety Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 18, 2012 Come visit the Story Caste to learn safety tips from the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Department. For preschool age children.
    06/18/12	Doc & Dish: Super Summer Edition Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Doc & Dish: Super Summer Edition Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 18, 2012 Join us for fun food and food for thought as we view a comic book-themed documentary film and dish about it afterwards. Tonight's film covers the history of comic books from page to screen. It's a heroes' journey of hits, misses and unstoppable superpowers, featuring the Spiderman, X-Men and Batman films and beyond.
    06/19/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Paint Your Own T-Shirt" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Paint Your Own T-Shirt" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 19, 2012 Bring a clean white T-shirt and create your own summer reading T-shirt.
    06/19/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Night Sky Wonders Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Night Sky Wonders Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 19, 2012 Explore our solar system's night sky with the Star Dome Planetarium from the McWane Center. The event is free but registration is required. Ages 7 and up. Central Library, Arrington Auditorium.
    06/19/12	Creatures of the Night Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) Creatures of the Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) June 19, 2012 Join the Alabama 4-H as they take a journey into the evening and introduce some of the animals that stir while we sleep. "Whooooooooo" will be there? Hopefully you!
    06/19/12	Smithfield Library Presents Paint Your Own T-shirt Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents Paint Your Own T-shirt Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 19, 2012 Bring your own clean white T-shirt and create your own Summer Reading T-shirt.
    06/20/12	Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Join us for a movie and popcorn.
    06/20/12- 06/21/12	Five Points West Library Presents "The theatre, the theatre" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "The theatre, the theatre" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 20-June 21, 2012 Tread the boards as you join Miss Candice and Miss Pam in this Reader's Theatre production.
    06/20/12	Toby Richards Art Experiences: Adinkra Symbols North Avondale Branch Library (BPL) Toby Richards Art Experiences: Adinkra Symbols Presented by Birmingham Public Library at North Avondale Branch Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Adinkra is a hand printed fabric made in Ghana. Developed by the Ashanti people, Adinkra cloths were traditionally made for royalty to wear at religious ceremonies. Through the years, people have also decorated the cloths to tell a story or to express their thoughts or feelings. Join us to make your own Adinkra cloth! 24-hour notice required for program visits.
    06/20/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Cooking With Chef E" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Cooking With Chef E" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Chef Erica Threatt will prepare tasty summer treats for adults to enjoy. Everyone is welcome.
    06/20/12	Smithfield Library Presents Paint Your Own T-shirt Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents Paint Your Own T-shirt Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Come join us at the library  to paint your t-shirt!!!  Bring your own clean white t-shirt and create your own Summer Reading T-shirt.
    06/20/12	Hoop For Fitness Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) Hoop For Fitness Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face!
    06/20/12	Chalk and Chocolate West End Branch Library (BPL) Chalk and Chocolate Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Make a beautiful piece of art and dip snacks in chocolate. Grade 6 and up.
    06/21/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Teen Murder Mystery Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Teen Murder Mystery Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 21, 2012 There has been a murder in the library! Did you do it, or was it your neighbor or friend? Unravel the mystery with the clues left behind. It is up to you to solve the crime and bring the murderer to justice! Registration is required.
    06/21/12	Hoop For Fitness East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Hoop For Fitness Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 21, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face!
    06/22/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Teen Tailgate Party Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Teen Tailgate Party Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 22, 2012 Teens who have completed Cotchery Reading Program are invited to a special tailgate party at the library. This program includes lots of food, fun, and activities.
    06/22/12	StorytimeAt Inglenook Branch Library-The Elves And The Shoemaker Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) StorytimeAt Inglenook Branch Library-The Elves And The Shoemaker Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 22, 2012 See what strange and magical things can happen at night in this re-telling of the "Elves And The Shoemaker"!
    06/24/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 24, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series. In today's film Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into a superhero dedicated to defending the USA's ideals. 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...
    06/25/12	Five Points West Library Presents "This Magic Moment" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "This Magic Moment" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 25, 2012 Oh the places you'll go, the stories you'll hear, and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of "Moore". Abracadabra, hocus pocus, presto, voila!
    06/25/12	Larry Moore (The Magic Man) Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Larry Moore (The Magic Man) Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 25, 2012 Believe it or not! Is there magic of the mind? Come hear stories of haunted houses and see the magic. Adult audiences only.
    06/25/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Clowning Around with Ronald McDonald Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Clowning Around with Ronald McDonald Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 25, 2012 Preschoolers are invited to the Central Library Youth Department's Story Castle to meet Ronald McDonald.
    06/25/12	Birmingham Bound: Writers and Writing from the Birmingham Public Library Archives Presents Rachel Swarns Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Birmingham Bound: Writers and Writing from the Birmingham Public Library Archives Presents Rachel Swarns Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 25, 2012 New York Times correspondent Rachel Swarns will discuss her book American Tapestry. This family saga is a remarkable, quintessentially American story—a journey from slavery to the White House in five generations. Yet, until now, little has been reported on the First Lady's roots. Using the collections of the Birmingham Public Library Archives and many other sources, American Tapestry traces the complex and fascinating tale of Michelle Obama's ancestors, a history that the First Lady did not...
    06/26/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 26, 2012 Come join us in the Youth Department's Story Castle as we explore Alice's Wonderland through fun crafts with Ms. Cheryl. The event is free but registration is required. For ages 7 and up.
    06/26/12	Adaptations AfterParty: Cowboys & Aliens Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: Cowboys & Aliens Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 26, 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 the graphic novel "Cowboys and Aliens" and the film it inspired.
    06/26/12	Ronald McDonald Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) Ronald McDonald Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) June 26, 2012 Family and friends come join us for this special event as magic abounds when Ronald is around!
    06/26/12	Smithfield Branch Library Presents Hoop Dance Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Branch Library Presents Hoop Dance Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 26, 2012 Discover the fitness hoop rather than a child's play toy! This is the newest "cool" dance activity. You'll learn some super fun "tricks".You'll definitely stand out in a crowd with your hoop after this session with "Hoop for Fitness".
    06/26/12	Night Sky Wonders East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Night Sky Wonders Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 26, 2012 Family and friends, come and explore our solar system's night sky with McWane Center's Star Dome Planetarium.
    06/26/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Intro. to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 26, 2012 Want to do genealogy research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    06/27/12	Five Points West Library Presents Luke Cassidy, Magician Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Luke Cassidy, Magician Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 27, 2012 Enter into the magical world of Luke Cassidy and his amazing magic show.
    06/27/12	Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 27, 2012 Come and join us for a movie and popcorn.
    06/27/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 27, 2012 Have nothing to do?  Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and watch some fun movies. Refreshments will be provided.
    06/27/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Hoop for Fitness" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Hoop for Fitness" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 27, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop -- a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face!
    06/27/12	Smithfield Library Presents : The Theatre, The Theatre Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents : The Theatre, The Theatre Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 27, 2012 Come and join us for tread the boards" as you join Miss Candice and Miss Pam in this Reader's Theatre production.
    06/28/12	Five Points West Presents Larry Moore (The Magic Man) Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Presents Larry Moore (The Magic Man) Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 28, 2012 This Magic Moment! Oh the places you'll go, the stories you'll hear, and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of Moore. Abracadabra, hocus pocus, presto, voila.
    06/28/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Hoop Dancing for Fitness Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Hoop Dancing for Fitness Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 28, 2012 You're familiar with the hula hoop, but have you ever heard of the dance hoop? Learn how to move with your hoop to your favorite music and pick up the newest dance moves along with some cool tricks. You'll definitely stand out in a crowd with your hoop after this session with Hoop for Fitness.
    06/29/12	Creatures of the Night Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) Creatures of the Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 29, 2012 Join the Alabama 4-H Center as they take a journey into the evening and introduce some of the animals that stir while we sleep. "Whoooooo" will be here? Hopefully you!
    07/01/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) July 1, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series. In today's film a nerdy high school student is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains abilities that he must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family. 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...
    07/02/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Drumming Up Dreams" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Drumming Up Dreams" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 2, 2012 John Scalici's dream of drumming has led him to become an award winning artist, musician, and drum circle facilitator. Come be a part of the library drum circle as John shares his passion for percussion.
    07/02/12	Central Youth Department Presents Light Up the Night Story Time Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Youth Department Presents Light Up the Night Story Time Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 2, 2012 Come to our preschool story time and light up the night with fireworks with Mr Vincent.
    07/03/12	Five Points West Library Presents Teen Murder Mystery Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Teen Murder Mystery Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 3, 2012 There has been a murder in the library! Did you do it, or was it your neighbor or friend? Unravel the mystery with the clues left behind. It is up to you to solve the crime and bring the murderer to justice! Registration is required.
    07/03/12	Smithfield Library Presents "Chalk and Chocolate" Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents "Chalk and Chocolate" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) July 3, 2012 Come join us at Smithfield Libary as we make a beautiful piece of art and dip snacks in chocolate.
    07/03/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 3, 2012 Come visit the Story Caste and dream up some fun crafts with Mr. Vincent. The event is free but registration is required. For ages 7 and up.
    07/05/12	iPad Experience Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch iPad Experience Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 5, 2012 Have you been itching to get your hands on a new iPad? Join us for an interactive iPad experience. Everyone will have the opportunity to play with an iPad and learn how to download apps and ebooks through overdrive. You will also learn how to create and use QR Codes.
    07/05/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Stories to Dream By" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Stories to Dream By" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 5, 2012 Listen to stories of dreams from faraway places and times long ago.
    07/08/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) July 8, 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 a compelling reboot that explores the origins of the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham. 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 be available for...
    07/09/12	Bunny Dreams Story Time Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Bunny Dreams Story Time Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 9, 2012 Preschoolers are invited to jump, hop, and sing their way through bunny dreams with Ms. Barbara.
    07/09/12	Family Video Night Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Family Video Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 9, 2012 Families that do video games together, have fun together. Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and play some fun video games for the whole family!
    07/09/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Family Video Night Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Family Video Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 9, 2012 Families that play video games together, have fun together. Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and play some fun video games suitable for the whole family.
    07/10/12	Five Points West Library Presents Spin Art and Sushi" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Spin Art and Sushi" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 10, 2012 We will chow down on candy sushi as we make dynamic art.
    07/10/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Creatures of the Night Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Creatures of the Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 10, 2012 Join the Alabama 4-H Center as they take a journey into the evening and introduce some of the animals that stir while we sleep. Whoooooo will be there? Hopefully you! The event will be held in the Arrington Auditorium. For ages 7 and up.
    07/10/12	Storytime at Woodlawn Branch Library-The Elves And The Shoemaker Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) Storytime at Woodlawn Branch Library-The Elves And The Shoemaker Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) July 10, 2012 See what strange and magical things can happen at night in this re-telling of the "Elves And The Shoemaker"!
    07/10/12	Smithfield Library Presents Xbox-Dance Central Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents Xbox-Dance Central Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) July 10, 2012 Come join us as Smithfield Lilbrary as we offer Xbox's game of the year Dance Centeral!!!!  Start warming up and get your moves on playing this fun game with a freestyle break in every dance!
    07/11/12	Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 11, 2012 Come and join us for a movie and popcorn.
    07/11/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 11, 2012 Want to take a break from the outside heat?  Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and watch some fun movies. Refreshments will be provided.
    07/11/12	Five Points West Library Presents "T-Shirt Craft" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "T-Shirt Craft" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 11, 2012 Make your own "Between the Covers" summer reading T-shirt. All you need to bring is a clean, white t-shirt. Come and join the fun!
    07/12/12	Own the Night by Eating Right Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Own the Night by Eating Right Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 12, 2012 Join Chef “E” as she presents an interactive cooking and tasting session featuring dishes that are healthy and fun to make. Registration Required.
    07/12/12	Springville Road Library presents Hoop For Fitness-Adults Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road Library presents Hoop For Fitness-Adults Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) July 12, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face!
    07/12/12	Creatures of the Night East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Creatures of the Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) July 12, 2012 Join the Alabama 4-H Center as they take a journey into the evening and introduce some of the animals that stir while we sleep. "Whoooooo" will be here? Hopefully you!
    07/13/12	Zumba! The Latest Craze! Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Zumba! The Latest Craze! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) July 13, 2012 Have you tried the Zumba craze yet? Now's the time to join in and see what all the buzz is about . Come and participate in a Zumba class-no experience necessary!
    07/15/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Kingdom Comics Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Kingdom Comics July 15, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series. In today's film, the murder of a colleague sends vigilante Rorschach into his own investigation, uncovering something that could completely change the course of history. Rated R -- Adults only. This event is part of Adaptations, Avondale Library's book-to-film discussion group, and is brought to you in cooperation with Kingdom Comics.
    07/16/12	Five Points West Presents "Stories to Dream By" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Presents "Stories to Dream By" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 16, 2012 Listen to stories of dreams from faraway places and times long ago.
    07/16/12	Animal Story Time with Mr. Vincent Will Have You Going Batty Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Animal Story Time with Mr. Vincent Will Have You Going Batty Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 16, 2012 Let's go batty during animal story time with Mr. Vincent!
    07/16/12	Doc & Dish: Super Summer Edition Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Doc & Dish: Super Summer Edition Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) July 16, 2012 Join us for fun food and food for thought as we view a comic book-themed documentary film and dish about it afterwards. Tonight's film provides the inside scoop on one of the most colorful and popular of all American art forms, from the fantastic adventures of superheroes Spiderman, Captain America, and Batman to the realism of American Splendor.
    07/17/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Steampunk Jewelry" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Steampunk Jewelry" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 17, 2012 Come learn how to make jewelry from hardware found in your junk drawer or the local hardware store.
    07/17/12	Central Youth Department Presents This Magic Moment! Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Youth Department Presents This Magic Moment! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 17, 2012 Oh the places you'll go, the stories you'll hear, and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of Moore.  Abracadabra, hocus pocus, presto, voila.
    07/17/12	Smithfield Library Presents Steampunk Jewelry Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents Steampunk Jewelry Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) July 17, 2012 Come join us at Smithfield Library as we offer steampunk jewelry!  Make jewelry from hardware found in your junk drawer of the local hardware store.
    07/18/12	Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 18, 2012 Come and join us for a movie and popcorn. Fun for the whole family!
    07/18/12- 07/19/12	Five Points West Library Presents Night Creatures Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Night Creatures Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 18-July 19, 2012 Children will have opportunities to interact with the presenter and the animals in these up-close and hands-on presentations. The program includes four to five live animals, some of which can be touched by the children and biofacts.
    07/18/12	Smithfield Library Presents: Around the world and Back Again Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents: Around the world and Back Again Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) July 18, 2012 Come join us at Smithfield Library  as we celebrate "Around the World and Back Again"!!!   This is is a great event to have fun learning dances from different cultures with Miss Candice and Miss Pam.
    07/18/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Zumba" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Zumba" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 18, 2012 Have you tried the Zumba craze yet? Now's the time to join in and see what all the buzz is about. Come and participate in a zumba class--no experience necessary!
    07/19/12	This Magic Moment East Lake Branch Library (BPL) This Magic Moment Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) July 19, 2012 Oh the places you'll go,the stories you'll hear,and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry Moore for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of Moore. Abracadabra,hocus pocus,presto,voila.
    07/19/12	Smithfield Library Presents: a Teen Pool Party Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents: a Teen Pool Party Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) July 19, 2012 By the pool, by the sun, we're all getting together to have some fun! Bring your suit, flip flops, and towel and join us at one of the 3 participating YMCA's.
    07/23/12	Recycled Book Arts Program Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Recycled Book Arts Program Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) July 23, 2012 Give an old book new life by turning it into a beautiful work of art! This class will focus on collage and image transfers.
    07/23/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big with Mr. Mac and Friends Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big with Mr. Mac and Friends Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 23, 2012 Come and celebrate the end of the summer reading program with a special party featuring stories and songs with our own Mr. Mac. Refreshments will be provided. The event will be held in the Arrington Auditorium.
    07/23/12	Springville Road Library Presents Larry Moore Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road Library Presents Larry Moore Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) July 23, 2012 Believe It Or Not!!! What happens in haunted houses; is there magic of the mind? Come hear the stories and see the magic. Decide for yourself-do you believe it or not! Adult audiences only.
    07/24/12	Adaptations AfterParty: Watchmen Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: Watchmen Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) July 24, 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 the graphic novel "Watchmen" and the film it inspired.
    07/24/12	Smithfield Library Presents "Drumming up Dreams" Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents "Drumming up Dreams" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) July 24, 2012 John Scalici's dream of drumming has led him to become an award winning artist, musician, and drum circle facilitator. Come be a part of the library drum circle as John shares his passion for percussion.
    07/25/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Chalk & Chocolate" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Chalk & Chocolate" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 25, 2012 Join us in making a beautiful piece of art and an assortment of chocolate treats. Everyone is invited.
    07/26/12	Springville Road Presents: Dolores Hydock Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road Presents: Dolores Hydock Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) July 26, 2012 Storyteller Dolores Hydock shares stories that are part royal scandal, part True Romance, part fun facts from history, part R-rated (in a Fine Art kind of way) and part art appreciation for amateurs. Requires registration. Call today to reserve your space.
    07/30/12	Celebrate Harry's Birthday with a Harry Potter Film Festival Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Celebrate Harry's Birthday with a Harry Potter Film Festival Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 30, 2012 In celebration of Harry's birthday, come to our Harry Potter film festival in the Story Castle. Refreshments will be provided.
    07/31/12	Celebrate Harry's Birthday with a Harry Potter Film Festival Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Celebrate Harry's Birthday with a Harry Potter Film Festival Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 31, 2012 In celebration of Harry's birthday, come to our Harry Potter film festival in the Story Castle. Refreshments will be provided.
    07/31/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Intro. to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 31, 2012 Want to do genealogy research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    08/04/12	Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—Getting the Good Dirt: Land Records in Genealogical Research Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—Getting the Good Dirt: Land Records in Genealogical Research Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch August 4, 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...
    08/12/12	Adaptations Screening Party: The Bourne Identity Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations Screening Party: The Bourne Identity Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) August 12, 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. Our August title is "The Bourne Identity" by Robert Ludlum, and our AfterParty is scheduled for August 28th.
    08/28/12	Adaptations AfterParty: The Bourne Identity Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: The Bourne Identity Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) August 28, 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 "The Bourne Identity" by Robert Ludlum and the film it inspired.
    09/15/12	Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—It's a Big Web Out There: Sites & Strategies for Internet Genealogy Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—It's a Big Web Out There: Sites & Strategies for Internet Genealogy Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch September 15, 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...
    09/16/12	Adaptations Screening Party: The Blind Side Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations Screening Party: The Blind Side Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) September 16, 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. Our September title is "The Blind Side" by Michael Lewis, and our AfterParty is scheduled for Sept. 25th.
    09/25/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Intro. to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch September 25, 2012 Want to do genealogy research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    09/25/12	Adaptations AfterParty: The Blind Side Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: The Blind Side Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) September 25, 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 "The Blind Side" by Michael Lewis and the film it inspired.
    09/30/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Intro. to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch September 30, 2012 Want to learn how to do genealogical research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    10/07/12	Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) October 7, 2012 Join us every Sunday in October as we celebrate monster movies with a classic creature feature every week. This event is part of Adaptations, Avondale Library's book-to-film discussion group.
    10/14/12	Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) October 14, 2012 Join us every Sunday in October as we celebrate monster movies with a classic creature feature every week. This event is part of Adaptations, Avondale Library's book-to-film discussion group.
    10/21/12	Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) October 21, 2012 Join us every Sunday in October as we celebrate monster movies with a classic creature feature every week. This event is part of Adaptations, Avondale Library's book-to-film discussion group.
    10/23/12	Adaptations AfterParty: "Who Goes There?" Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: "Who Goes There?" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) October 23, 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 the short story "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell and the "The Thing," the film it inspired.
    10/28/12	Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) October 28, 2012 Join us every Sunday in October as we celebrate monster movies with a classic creature feature every week. This event is part of Adaptations, Avondale Library's book-to-film discussion group.
    10/30/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Intro. to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch October 30, 2012 Want to learn how to do genealogical research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    11/04/12	Adaptations Screening Party Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations Screening Party Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) November 4, 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.
    11/04/12	Introduction to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Introduction to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch November 4, 2012 Want to learn how to do genealogical research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    11/13/12	Adaptations AfterParty Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) November 13, 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.
    12/02/12	Adaptations Screening Party: A Christmas Carol Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations Screening Party: A Christmas Carol Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) December 2, 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. Our December title is "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, and our AfterParty is scheduled for Dec. 11th.
    12/11/12	Adaptations AfterParty: A Christmas Carol Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: A Christmas Carol Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) December 11, 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 "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens and the films it inspired.

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    05/17/12	Five Points West Library Presents Free Computer Classes Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Free Computer Classes Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 17, 2012 Want to learn how to operate a computer. Join us in these amazing classes and learn basic computer skills! The title of today's class is: "Adult Basic Microsoft Word". Registration is required.
    04/17/12- 05/25/12	Four Decades: Photography from the University of Montevallo Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch 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...
    04/16/12- 06/18/12	Chicks with Sticks Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Chicks with Sticks Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) April 16-June 18, 2012 A Get-Together-And-Craft Group for Adults that meets at the Springville Road Branch in the meeting room.  Every Third Monday, either Ms. Grace or Ms. Kelly will be on hand to offer instructions on knit, crochet, or some other basic craft. Every Monday the meeting room will be open for crafters to meet and work together, and Ms. Grace or Ms. Kelly will be available to answer specific questions. This is a fun, informal group -- come join them!   Yarn, crochet hooks,...
    11/14/11- 06/25/12	Reading Roadies Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Reading Roadies Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) November 14, 2011-June 25, 2012 The Springville Road Reading Roadies meet the third Monday of every month at the Springville Road Branch of the Birmingham Public Library to discuss a pre-selected fictional work.  The book we will be discussing is Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks. All adults are welcome to come hear and participate in the discussion. It is not necessary to have read (or finished) the book.
    08/24/11- 05/30/12	After School Movies Ensley Branch Library (BPL) After School Movies Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Ensley Branch Library (BPL) August 24, 2011-May 30, 2012 It's after school movie time fun at the library.
    08/19/11- 05/25/12	After School Wii games Ensley Branch Library (BPL) After School Wii games Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Ensley Branch Library (BPL) August 19, 2011-May 25, 2012 Fun and games with children of all ages.
    08/09/11- 06/05/12	Grubdown Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Grubdown Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) August 9, 2011-June 5, 2012 Some have teeth, and some do not. Some can swim, and some cannot. Learn some facts and watch them eat. Our little animals are a treat!  Look into the mouth of a red-eyed Frog and watch a Hedgehog snort and root for dinner. Feel a bumpy gecko's head, wear a spider hat or feed a carrot to a Bunny. Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never even dreamed about before. But, be careful; you might just learn something!

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    05/18/12	The Art of Science: Paper Project Avondale Regional Library (BPL) The Art of Science: Paper Project Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) May 18, 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...
    05/19/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Word Processing with Open Office Part I Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 19, 2012 Come join us in this amazing word processing class at the Birmingham Library!Class Requirements: Experience using a PC and a mouse.
    05/21/12	Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sanspointe Dance Company at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 21, 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...
    05/21/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Word Processing with Open Office Part I Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 21, 2012 Come join us in this amazing word processing class at the Birmingham Library!Class Requirements: Experience using a PC and a mouse.
    05/22/12	Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch 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...
    05/22/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Word Processing with Open Office Part II Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 22, 2012 Come join us at the Birmingham Public Library for this wonderful class! Requirements: Word Processing with Open Office Part IContinue to learn how to more effectively use Word Processing features in Open Office
    05/22/12	West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes West End Branch Library (BPL) West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) May 22, 2012 If you're brand new to crochet and want to learn how, bring a friend and meet new ones as you explore the possibilities. Instructor: Ms. Joan Black
    05/22/12	West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes West End Branch Library (BPL) West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) May 22, 2012 If you're brand new to crochet and want to learn how, bring a friend and meet new ones as you explore the possibilities. Instructor: Ms. Joan Black
    05/22/12	The Art of Science: Paper Project Powderly Branch Library (BPL) The Art of Science: Paper Project Presented 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...
    05/22/12	Adaptations AfterParty: "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë Presented 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.
    05/23/12	Five Points West Library Presents Active Living Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Active Living Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 23, 2012 Come and join the members of "Active Living" as they enjoy the newly released movie, "Joyful Noise" starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. Popcorn will be provided. Everyone is welcome.
    05/23/12	Brown Bag Lunch Program: Can I Get a Grant for That? Strategically Researching, Writing, and Administering Grants Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Brown Bag Lunch Program: Can I Get a Grant for That? Strategically Researching, Writing, and Administering Grants Presented 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...
    05/24/12	Five Points West Library Presents Free Computer Classes Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Free Computer Classes Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 24, 2012 Want to learn how to operate a computer. Join us in these amazing classes and learn basic computer skills! The title of today's class is: "Typing/Keyboarding". Registration is required.
    05/24/12	Smithfield Library Presents Sign Language Class Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents Sign Language Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) May 24, 2012 Introduction to American Sign Language as it is used within the deaf culture. Instructor: Miss Maya Jones.
    05/25/12	Spelling Bee for Grades 3-8 Wylam Branch Library (BPL) Spelling Bee for Grades 3-8 Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Wylam Branch Library (BPL) May 25, 2012 Come and join us for a spelling bee for grades 3-8. Everyone is welcome. Registration is requested.
    05/28/12- 06/10/12	Friends of the Birmingham Public Library Book Sale Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Friends of the Birmingham Public Library Book Sale Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 28-June 10, 2012 With several recent donations, the Friends Bookstore is overflowing with inventory. Beginning May 29, the Friends of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) will host an “in store” summer reading book sale. What better time to show off the recent renovation of the Friends Bookstore and to connect to the successful summer reading initiatives undertaken by the library system? The sale begins the day after Memorial Day and continues through June 10. Shoppers can expect to find 25% off...
    05/29/12	Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Avondale Regional Library (BPL) 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...
    05/29/12	Presentations with Open Office Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Presentations with Open Office Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 29, 2012 Come join us down at the library for this amazing open office class!!!!Class Requirements: Experience using a PC and a mouse.
    05/29/12	West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes West End Branch Library (BPL) West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) May 29, 2012 If you're brand new to crochet and want to learn how, bring a friend and meet new ones as you explore the possibilities. Instructor: Ms. Joan Black
    05/29/12	Wylam Branch Library Presents Storytime Featuring America the Beautiful Wylam Branch Library (BPL) Wylam Branch Library Presents Storytime Featuring America the Beautiful Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Wylam Branch Library (BPL) May 29, 2012 Come and join us for a storytime celebrating America the Beautiful.
    05/29/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Intro. to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 29, 2012 Want to do genealogy research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    05/30/12	North Avondale Chapter Chatters Book Club North Avondale Branch Library (BPL) North Avondale Chapter Chatters Book Club Presented by Birmingham Public Library at North Avondale Branch Library (BPL) May 30, 2012 Book club members will discuss the biography of Martha Hawkins titled "Finding Martha's Place". Hawkins is a native of Montgomery, AL and owner of a successful restaurant.
    05/30/12	Five Points West Library Presents Active Living @ Your Library Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Active Living @ Your Library Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 30, 2012 Come and join the members of "Active Living" as they enjoy a craft project. They will be making designer mugs . Everyone is welcome.
    06/01/12	The First Day of Summer Reading Library Program Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) The First Day of Summer Reading Library Program Presented 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!
    06/01/12	The First Day of Summer Reading Library Program Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) The First Day of Summer Reading Library Program Presented 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!
    06/01/12	Summer Reading Library Program Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) Summer Reading Library Program Presented 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!
    06/01/12	Summer Reading Library Program East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Summer Reading Library Program Presented 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!
    06/01/12	Summer Reading Library Program Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) Summer Reading Library Program Presented 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!
    06/02/12	Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—Bring Out Your Dead: Cemeteries in Genealogical Research Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—Bring Out Your Dead: Cemeteries in Genealogical Research Presented 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...
    06/03/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented 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...
    06/04/12- 07/31/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 4-July 31, 2012 Throughout the summer the Youth Department will be giving out riddles. Answer them correctly and receive a prize!
    06/04/12- 07/31/12	Central Youth Department Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Youth Department Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 4-July 31, 2012 Come to the Youth Department and create some nonsense poems in honor of Lewis Carroll. We will give a prize to the most entertaining ones!
    06/04/12- 07/31/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 4-July 31, 2012 Come to the Youth Department and create some nonsense poems in honor of Lewis Carroll. A prize will be given for the most entertaining ones.
    06/05/12	Five Points West Library Presents Own the Night by Eating Right featuring Chef "E" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Own the Night by Eating Right featuring Chef "E" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 5, 2012 Join Chef "E" as she presents an interactive cooking and tasting session featuring dishes that are healthy and fun to make!
    06/05/12	Springville Road Library Presents Toby Richards Art Experiences Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road Library Presents Toby Richards Art Experiences Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 5, 2012 Ever wonder how people create those wonderful picture frames that you just know you could do but haven't tried? Join us for an adventure into the world of the folk artist and their creative spirit. Participants will use found objects to create their own work of art.
    06/05/12	This Magic Moment Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) This Magic Moment Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) June 5, 2012 Oh the places you'll go,the stories you'll hear,and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry Moore for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of Moore. Abracadabra,hocus pocus,presto,voila.
    06/05/12	Creatures of the Night Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Creatures of the Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 5, 2012 Join the Alabama 4-H as they take a journey into the evening and introduce some of the animals that stir while we sleep. "Whooooooooo" will be there? Hopefully you!
    06/06/12- 06/07/12	Five Points West Library Presents 'Around the World and Back' Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents 'Around the World and Back' Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 6-June 7, 2012 Have fun learning dances from different cultures with Miss Candice and Miss Pam.
    06/06/12	Brown Bag Lunch Program: Eudora Welty: Exposures and Reflections Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Brown Bag Lunch Program: Eudora Welty: Exposures and Reflections Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 6, 2012 In 1936, Eudora Welty was catapulted into the popular American spotlight as one of the century’s great Southern literary voices. However, many Americans to this day do not recognize her body of work as a gifted photographer. The author/photographer claimed the two art forms were parallel activities, with the photography never affecting the product of her pen. Presented to accompany the exhibit Eudora Welty: Exposures and Reflections on display in the Birmingham Public Library gallery,...
    06/07/12	Design Your Own Adinkra Symbol Cloth Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Design Your Own Adinkra Symbol Cloth Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 7, 2012 Adinkra is a hand-painted fabric made in Ghana. Developed by the Ashanti people, adinkra cloths were traditionally made for royalty to wear at religious ceremonies. Through the years, people have also decorated the cloths to tell a story or to express their thoughts and feelings. Join us as we complete a work of art using adinkra stamps and proverbs to design your very own masterpiece.
    06/07/12	Drumming Up Dreams Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) Drumming Up Dreams Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) June 7, 2012 John Scalici's dream of drumming has led him to become an award winning artist, musician, and drum circle facilitator. Come be a part of the library drum circle as John shares his passion for percussion.
    06/07/12	Ronald McDonald East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Ronald McDonald Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 7, 2012 Come join us as magic abounds when Ronald is around!
    06/08/12	Springville Road presents Zumba! The Latest Craze! Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road presents Zumba! The Latest Craze! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 8, 2012 Have you tried the Zumba craze yet? Now's the time to join in and see what all the buzz is about . Come and participate in a Zumba class-no experience necessary!
    06/08/12	Ronald McDonald Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) Ronald McDonald Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 8, 2012 Family and friends, come join us a as magic abounds when Ronald is around!
    06/10/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 10, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series. In today's film alien invaders arrive in New Mexico Territory in 1875 to face Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford. Rated PG-13. Our AfterParty discussion is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jun. 26th. 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. ...
    06/11/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Creatures of the Night" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Creatures of the Night" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 11, 2012 Your family will have opportunities to interact with the presenter and animals in these up-close and hands-on presentations. The program includes four to five live animals, some of which can be touched by the children and engaging biofacts on each animal.
    06/11/12	Central Youth Department Family Craft Night Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Youth Department Family Craft Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 11, 2012 Families that do crafts together, have fun together. Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and do some fun crafts for the whole family.
    06/11/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Creatures of the Night Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Creatures of the Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 11, 2012 Explore the unique adaptations of some of native Alabama night creatures from Ruffner Mountain. For preschool age children.
    06/11/12	Smithfield Library Presents "Night Creatures" Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents "Night Creatures" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 11, 2012 Children will have opportunities to interact with the presenter and the animals in these up-close and hands-on presentations. The program includes four or five live animals, some of which can be touched by the children and biofacts.
    06/12/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Hoop Dance" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Hoop Dance" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 12, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop -- a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. This is the exercise that puts a smile on your face!
    06/12/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 12, 2012 Come to the Youth Department Story Castle where Ms. Barbara will assist you in making a dream box to save all your dreams in. The event is free but registration is required. For ages 7 and up.
    06/12/12	Springville Road Library Presents-Introduction To e-Readers Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road Library Presents-Introduction To e-Readers Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 12, 2012 Come and discover the ins and outs of the most popular e-Readers including Nooks, iPads, and Kindles. Devices will be available for hands-on demonstration and practice.
    06/12/12	Recycled Book Arts Program-Collage and Image Transfers East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Recycled Book Arts Program-Collage and Image Transfers Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 12, 2012 Give an old book new life by turning it into a beautiful work of art! This class will focus on COLLAGE AND IMAGE TRANSFERS. Using appropriated images, participants will be given the freedom to explore instantly gratifying ways to add depth and richness to an altered book. Taught by Allison Rhea
    06/12/12	Own the Night by Eating Right with Chef "E" Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Own the Night by Eating Right with Chef "E" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 12, 2012 Smithfield Library Presents Chef "E". Join us as she presents an interactive cooking and tasting session featuring dishes that are healthy and fun to make.
    06/13/12- 06/14/12	Five Points West Library Presents Ronald McDonald Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Ronald McDonald Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 13-June 14, 2012 Come have fun with America's favorite clown, Ronald McDonald.
    06/13/12	Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 13, 2012 Join us for a movie and popcorn! Fun for the whole family!
    06/13/12	Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 13, 2012 Come and join us for a movie and popcorn.
    06/13/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 13, 2012 Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and watch some fun movies. Refreshments will be provided.
    06/13/12	Brown Bag Lunch Program: Between the Covers: Fools for Love with Storyteller Dolores Hydock Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Brown Bag Lunch Program: Between the Covers: Fools for Love with Storyteller Dolores Hydock Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 13, 2012 Between the covers of a history book, between the covers of an artist's portfolio, and under the covers of a secret marriage—there are amazing true stories about some famous and not-so-famous people who were fools for love in the early 1800s. Dolores Hydock shares these stories that are part royal scandal, part true romance, part fun facts from history, part R-rated (in a Fine Art kind of way), and part art appreciation for amateurs, with a shout-out to Queen Elizabeth, Jane Austen,...
    06/13/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 13, 2012 Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and watch some fun movies. Refreshments will be provided.
    06/13/12	Hoop For Fitness-Teens Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Hoop For Fitness-Teens Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 13, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face!
    06/13/12	Seasoned Readers Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Seasoned Readers Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 13, 2012 Five Points West Library Presents a Seasoned Readers production entitled "Seasons of Man". A collection of poetry, sayings and stories about, by and for men and the people who love them. Everyone is invited.
    06/13/12	Smithfield Library Presents Luke Cassidy, Magician Extraordinaire Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents Luke Cassidy, Magician Extraordinaire Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 13, 2012 Come join us as we enter the magical world of Luke Cassidy and his amazing magic show.
    06/14/12	Device Training on the iPad, Nook. and Kindle Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Device Training on the iPad, Nook. and Kindle Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 14, 2012 Have a new gadget and don't know what to do? Join us for an introduction to the iPad and eReaders that will include the Nook and Kindle. Devices will be available for hands-on demonstration and practice.
    06/14/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Mad Hatter Tea Party Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Mad Hatter Tea Party Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 14, 2012 Don't be late for a very important date! You are cordially invited to one of the silliest tea parties you have ever been invited to and where curious things are bound to happen. Be sure to wear your maddest, most outrageous hat for an afternoon of games, tea, and tasty treats!
    06/14/12	Storytime At East Lake Branch Library-The Elves And The Shoemaker East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Storytime At East Lake Branch Library-The Elves And The Shoemaker Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 14, 2012 See what strange and magical things happen at night in this re-telling of the classic "The Elves And The Shoemaker"!
    06/15/12	Recycled Book Arts Program-Books As Sculpture Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Recycled Book Arts Program-Books As Sculpture Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 15, 2012 Give an old book new life by turning it into a beautiful work of art! This class will focus on the BOOK AS A SCULPTURE where the book pages go from 2D to 3D in a matter of hours. Participants will be introduced to several simple techniques artists use to turn a book into free-standing sculpture. Taught by Allison Rhea.
    06/15/12	Springville Road Library presents Recycled Book Arts Program-Book As Sculpture Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road Library presents Recycled Book Arts Program-Book As Sculpture Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 15, 2012 Give an old book new life by turning it into a beautiful work of art! This class will focus on the BOOK AS A SCULPTURE where the book pages go from 2D to 3D in a matter of hours. Participants will be introduced to several simple techniques artists use to turn a book into a free-standing sculpture. Taught by Allison Rhea
    06/15/12	This Magic Moment Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) This Magic Moment Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 15, 2012 Oh the places you'll go,the stories you'll hear,and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry Moore for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of Moore. Abracadabra,hocus pocus,presto,voila.
    06/17/12	Toby Richards Art Experiences: Japanese Fans Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Toby Richards Art Experiences: Japanese Fans Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 17, 2012 Make your own fan from original Japanese materials. Materials will be provided.
    06/17/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 17, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series. Today's film spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the mystical realm of Asgard, where a powerful but arrogant warrior reignites an ancient war. 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...
    06/18/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Fire Safety Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Fire Safety Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 18, 2012 Come visit the Story Caste to learn safety tips from the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Department. For preschool age children.
    06/18/12	Doc & Dish: Super Summer Edition Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Doc & Dish: Super Summer Edition Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 18, 2012 Join us for fun food and food for thought as we view a comic book-themed documentary film and dish about it afterwards. Tonight's film covers the history of comic books from page to screen. It's a heroes' journey of hits, misses and unstoppable superpowers, featuring the Spiderman, X-Men and Batman films and beyond.
    06/19/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Paint Your Own T-Shirt" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Paint Your Own T-Shirt" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 19, 2012 Bring a clean white T-shirt and create your own summer reading T-shirt.
    06/19/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Night Sky Wonders Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Night Sky Wonders Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 19, 2012 Explore our solar system's night sky with the Star Dome Planetarium from the McWane Center. The event is free but registration is required. Ages 7 and up. Central Library, Arrington Auditorium.
    06/19/12	Creatures of the Night Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) Creatures of the Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) June 19, 2012 Join the Alabama 4-H as they take a journey into the evening and introduce some of the animals that stir while we sleep. "Whooooooooo" will be there? Hopefully you!
    06/19/12	Smithfield Library Presents Paint Your Own T-shirt Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents Paint Your Own T-shirt Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 19, 2012 Bring your own clean white T-shirt and create your own Summer Reading T-shirt.
    06/20/12	Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Join us for a movie and popcorn.
    06/20/12- 06/21/12	Five Points West Library Presents "The theatre, the theatre" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "The theatre, the theatre" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 20-June 21, 2012 Tread the boards as you join Miss Candice and Miss Pam in this Reader's Theatre production.
    06/20/12	Toby Richards Art Experiences: Adinkra Symbols North Avondale Branch Library (BPL) Toby Richards Art Experiences: Adinkra Symbols Presented by Birmingham Public Library at North Avondale Branch Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Adinkra is a hand printed fabric made in Ghana. Developed by the Ashanti people, Adinkra cloths were traditionally made for royalty to wear at religious ceremonies. Through the years, people have also decorated the cloths to tell a story or to express their thoughts or feelings. Join us to make your own Adinkra cloth! 24-hour notice required for program visits.
    06/20/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Cooking With Chef E" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Cooking With Chef E" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Chef Erica Threatt will prepare tasty summer treats for adults to enjoy. Everyone is welcome.
    06/20/12	Smithfield Library Presents Paint Your Own T-shirt Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents Paint Your Own T-shirt Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Come join us at the library  to paint your t-shirt!!!  Bring your own clean white t-shirt and create your own Summer Reading T-shirt.
    06/20/12	Hoop For Fitness Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) Hoop For Fitness Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face!
    06/20/12	Chalk and Chocolate West End Branch Library (BPL) Chalk and Chocolate Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Make a beautiful piece of art and dip snacks in chocolate. Grade 6 and up.
    06/21/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Teen Murder Mystery Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Teen Murder Mystery Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 21, 2012 There has been a murder in the library! Did you do it, or was it your neighbor or friend? Unravel the mystery with the clues left behind. It is up to you to solve the crime and bring the murderer to justice! Registration is required.
    06/21/12	Hoop For Fitness East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Hoop For Fitness Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 21, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face!
    06/22/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Teen Tailgate Party Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Teen Tailgate Party Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 22, 2012 Teens who have completed Cotchery Reading Program are invited to a special tailgate party at the library. This program includes lots of food, fun, and activities.
    06/22/12	StorytimeAt Inglenook Branch Library-The Elves And The Shoemaker Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) StorytimeAt Inglenook Branch Library-The Elves And The Shoemaker Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 22, 2012 See what strange and magical things can happen at night in this re-telling of the "Elves And The Shoemaker"!
    06/24/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 24, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series. In today's film Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into a superhero dedicated to defending the USA's ideals. 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...
    06/25/12	Five Points West Library Presents "This Magic Moment" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "This Magic Moment" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 25, 2012 Oh the places you'll go, the stories you'll hear, and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of "Moore". Abracadabra, hocus pocus, presto, voila!
    06/25/12	Larry Moore (The Magic Man) Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Larry Moore (The Magic Man) Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 25, 2012 Believe it or not! Is there magic of the mind? Come hear stories of haunted houses and see the magic. Adult audiences only.
    06/25/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Clowning Around with Ronald McDonald Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Clowning Around with Ronald McDonald Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 25, 2012 Preschoolers are invited to the Central Library Youth Department's Story Castle to meet Ronald McDonald.
    06/25/12	Birmingham Bound: Writers and Writing from the Birmingham Public Library Archives Presents Rachel Swarns Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Birmingham Bound: Writers and Writing from the Birmingham Public Library Archives Presents Rachel Swarns Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 25, 2012 New York Times correspondent Rachel Swarns will discuss her book American Tapestry. This family saga is a remarkable, quintessentially American story—a journey from slavery to the White House in five generations. Yet, until now, little has been reported on the First Lady's roots. Using the collections of the Birmingham Public Library Archives and many other sources, American Tapestry traces the complex and fascinating tale of Michelle Obama's ancestors, a history that the First Lady did not...
    06/26/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 26, 2012 Come join us in the Youth Department's Story Castle as we explore Alice's Wonderland through fun crafts with Ms. Cheryl. The event is free but registration is required. For ages 7 and up.
    06/26/12	Adaptations AfterParty: Cowboys & Aliens Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: Cowboys & Aliens Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 26, 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 the graphic novel "Cowboys and Aliens" and the film it inspired.
    06/26/12	Ronald McDonald Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) Ronald McDonald Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) June 26, 2012 Family and friends come join us for this special event as magic abounds when Ronald is around!
    06/26/12	Smithfield Branch Library Presents Hoop Dance Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Branch Library Presents Hoop Dance Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 26, 2012 Discover the fitness hoop rather than a child's play toy! This is the newest "cool" dance activity. You'll learn some super fun "tricks".You'll definitely stand out in a crowd with your hoop after this session with "Hoop for Fitness".
    06/26/12	Night Sky Wonders East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Night Sky Wonders Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 26, 2012 Family and friends, come and explore our solar system's night sky with McWane Center's Star Dome Planetarium.
    06/26/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Intro. to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 26, 2012 Want to do genealogy research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    06/27/12	Five Points West Library Presents Luke Cassidy, Magician Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Luke Cassidy, Magician Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 27, 2012 Enter into the magical world of Luke Cassidy and his amazing magic show.
    06/27/12	Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 27, 2012 Come and join us for a movie and popcorn.
    06/27/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 27, 2012 Have nothing to do?  Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and watch some fun movies. Refreshments will be provided.
    06/27/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Hoop for Fitness" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Hoop for Fitness" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 27, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop -- a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face!
    06/27/12	Smithfield Library Presents : The Theatre, The Theatre Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents : The Theatre, The Theatre Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 27, 2012 Come and join us for tread the boards" as you join Miss Candice and Miss Pam in this Reader's Theatre production.
    06/28/12	Five Points West Presents Larry Moore (The Magic Man) Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Presents Larry Moore (The Magic Man) Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 28, 2012 This Magic Moment! Oh the places you'll go, the stories you'll hear, and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of Moore. Abracadabra, hocus pocus, presto, voila.
    06/28/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Hoop Dancing for Fitness Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Hoop Dancing for Fitness Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 28, 2012 You're familiar with the hula hoop, but have you ever heard of the dance hoop? Learn how to move with your hoop to your favorite music and pick up the newest dance moves along with some cool tricks. You'll definitely stand out in a crowd with your hoop after this session with Hoop for Fitness.
    06/29/12	Creatures of the Night Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) Creatures of the Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 29, 2012 Join the Alabama 4-H Center as they take a journey into the evening and introduce some of the animals that stir while we sleep. "Whoooooo" will be here? Hopefully you!
    07/01/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) July 1, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series. In today's film a nerdy high school student is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains abilities that he must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family. 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...
    07/02/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Drumming Up Dreams" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Drumming Up Dreams" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 2, 2012 John Scalici's dream of drumming has led him to become an award winning artist, musician, and drum circle facilitator. Come be a part of the library drum circle as John shares his passion for percussion.
    07/02/12	Central Youth Department Presents Light Up the Night Story Time Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Youth Department Presents Light Up the Night Story Time Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 2, 2012 Come to our preschool story time and light up the night with fireworks with Mr Vincent.
    07/03/12	Five Points West Library Presents Teen Murder Mystery Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Teen Murder Mystery Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 3, 2012 There has been a murder in the library! Did you do it, or was it your neighbor or friend? Unravel the mystery with the clues left behind. It is up to you to solve the crime and bring the murderer to justice! Registration is required.
    07/03/12	Smithfield Library Presents "Chalk and Chocolate" Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents "Chalk and Chocolate" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) July 3, 2012 Come join us at Smithfield Libary as we make a beautiful piece of art and dip snacks in chocolate.
    07/03/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big Crafts Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 3, 2012 Come visit the Story Caste and dream up some fun crafts with Mr. Vincent. The event is free but registration is required. For ages 7 and up.
    07/05/12	iPad Experience Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch iPad Experience Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 5, 2012 Have you been itching to get your hands on a new iPad? Join us for an interactive iPad experience. Everyone will have the opportunity to play with an iPad and learn how to download apps and ebooks through overdrive. You will also learn how to create and use QR Codes.
    07/05/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Stories to Dream By" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Stories to Dream By" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 5, 2012 Listen to stories of dreams from faraway places and times long ago.
    07/08/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) July 8, 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 a compelling reboot that explores the origins of the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham. 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 be available for...
    07/09/12	Bunny Dreams Story Time Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Bunny Dreams Story Time Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 9, 2012 Preschoolers are invited to jump, hop, and sing their way through bunny dreams with Ms. Barbara.
    07/09/12	Family Video Night Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Family Video Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 9, 2012 Families that do video games together, have fun together. Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and play some fun video games for the whole family!
    07/09/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Family Video Night Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Family Video Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 9, 2012 Families that play video games together, have fun together. Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and play some fun video games suitable for the whole family.
    07/10/12	Five Points West Library Presents Spin Art and Sushi" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Spin Art and Sushi" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 10, 2012 We will chow down on candy sushi as we make dynamic art.
    07/10/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Creatures of the Night Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Creatures of the Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 10, 2012 Join the Alabama 4-H Center as they take a journey into the evening and introduce some of the animals that stir while we sleep. Whoooooo will be there? Hopefully you! The event will be held in the Arrington Auditorium. For ages 7 and up.
    07/10/12	Storytime at Woodlawn Branch Library-The Elves And The Shoemaker Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) Storytime at Woodlawn Branch Library-The Elves And The Shoemaker Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) July 10, 2012 See what strange and magical things can happen at night in this re-telling of the "Elves And The Shoemaker"!
    07/10/12	Smithfield Library Presents Xbox-Dance Central Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents Xbox-Dance Central Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) July 10, 2012 Come join us as Smithfield Lilbrary as we offer Xbox's game of the year Dance Centeral!!!!  Start warming up and get your moves on playing this fun game with a freestyle break in every dance!
    07/11/12	Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 11, 2012 Come and join us for a movie and popcorn.
    07/11/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 11, 2012 Want to take a break from the outside heat?  Come to the Youth Department Story Castle and watch some fun movies. Refreshments will be provided.
    07/11/12	Five Points West Library Presents "T-Shirt Craft" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "T-Shirt Craft" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 11, 2012 Make your own "Between the Covers" summer reading T-shirt. All you need to bring is a clean, white t-shirt. Come and join the fun!
    07/12/12	Own the Night by Eating Right Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Own the Night by Eating Right Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 12, 2012 Join Chef “E” as she presents an interactive cooking and tasting session featuring dishes that are healthy and fun to make. Registration Required.
    07/12/12	Springville Road Library presents Hoop For Fitness-Adults Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road Library presents Hoop For Fitness-Adults Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) July 12, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face!
    07/12/12	Creatures of the Night East Lake Branch Library (BPL) Creatures of the Night Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) July 12, 2012 Join the Alabama 4-H Center as they take a journey into the evening and introduce some of the animals that stir while we sleep. "Whoooooo" will be here? Hopefully you!
    07/13/12	Zumba! The Latest Craze! Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Zumba! The Latest Craze! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) July 13, 2012 Have you tried the Zumba craze yet? Now's the time to join in and see what all the buzz is about . Come and participate in a Zumba class-no experience necessary!
    07/15/12	Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Kingdom Comics Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Kingdom Comics July 15, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series. In today's film, the murder of a colleague sends vigilante Rorschach into his own investigation, uncovering something that could completely change the course of history. Rated R -- Adults only. This event is part of Adaptations, Avondale Library's book-to-film discussion group, and is brought to you in cooperation with Kingdom Comics.
    07/16/12	Five Points West Presents "Stories to Dream By" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Presents "Stories to Dream By" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 16, 2012 Listen to stories of dreams from faraway places and times long ago.
    07/16/12	Animal Story Time with Mr. Vincent Will Have You Going Batty Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Animal Story Time with Mr. Vincent Will Have You Going Batty Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 16, 2012 Let's go batty during animal story time with Mr. Vincent!
    07/16/12	Doc & Dish: Super Summer Edition Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Doc & Dish: Super Summer Edition Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) July 16, 2012 Join us for fun food and food for thought as we view a comic book-themed documentary film and dish about it afterwards. Tonight's film provides the inside scoop on one of the most colorful and popular of all American art forms, from the fantastic adventures of superheroes Spiderman, Captain America, and Batman to the realism of American Splendor.
    07/17/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Steampunk Jewelry" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Steampunk Jewelry" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 17, 2012 Come learn how to make jewelry from hardware found in your junk drawer or the local hardware store.
    07/17/12	Central Youth Department Presents This Magic Moment! Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Youth Department Presents This Magic Moment! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 17, 2012 Oh the places you'll go, the stories you'll hear, and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of Moore.  Abracadabra, hocus pocus, presto, voila.
    07/17/12	Smithfield Library Presents Steampunk Jewelry Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents Steampunk Jewelry Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) July 17, 2012 Come join us at Smithfield Library as we offer steampunk jewelry!  Make jewelry from hardware found in your junk drawer of the local hardware store.
    07/18/12	Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 18, 2012 Come and join us for a movie and popcorn. Fun for the whole family!
    07/18/12- 07/19/12	Five Points West Library Presents Night Creatures Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents Night Creatures Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 18-July 19, 2012 Children will have opportunities to interact with the presenter and the animals in these up-close and hands-on presentations. The program includes four to five live animals, some of which can be touched by the children and biofacts.
    07/18/12	Smithfield Library Presents: Around the world and Back Again Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents: Around the world and Back Again Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) July 18, 2012 Come join us at Smithfield Library  as we celebrate "Around the World and Back Again"!!!   This is is a great event to have fun learning dances from different cultures with Miss Candice and Miss Pam.
    07/18/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Zumba" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Zumba" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 18, 2012 Have you tried the Zumba craze yet? Now's the time to join in and see what all the buzz is about. Come and participate in a zumba class--no experience necessary!
    07/19/12	This Magic Moment East Lake Branch Library (BPL) This Magic Moment Presented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) July 19, 2012 Oh the places you'll go,the stories you'll hear,and the magic you'll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry Moore for an afternoon of stories and tricks that are bound to leave you dreaming of Moore. Abracadabra,hocus pocus,presto,voila.
    07/19/12	Smithfield Library Presents: a Teen Pool Party Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents: a Teen Pool Party Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) July 19, 2012 By the pool, by the sun, we're all getting together to have some fun! Bring your suit, flip flops, and towel and join us at one of the 3 participating YMCA's.
    07/23/12	Recycled Book Arts Program Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Recycled Book Arts Program Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) July 23, 2012 Give an old book new life by turning it into a beautiful work of art! This class will focus on collage and image transfers.
    07/23/12	Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big with Mr. Mac and Friends Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Central Library Youth Department Presents Dream Big with Mr. Mac and Friends Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 23, 2012 Come and celebrate the end of the summer reading program with a special party featuring stories and songs with our own Mr. Mac. Refreshments will be provided. The event will be held in the Arrington Auditorium.
    07/23/12	Springville Road Library Presents Larry Moore Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road Library Presents Larry Moore Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) July 23, 2012 Believe It Or Not!!! What happens in haunted houses; is there magic of the mind? Come hear the stories and see the magic. Decide for yourself-do you believe it or not! Adult audiences only.
    07/24/12	Adaptations AfterParty: Watchmen Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: Watchmen Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) July 24, 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 the graphic novel "Watchmen" and the film it inspired.
    07/24/12	Smithfield Library Presents "Drumming up Dreams" Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) Smithfield Library Presents "Drumming up Dreams" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) July 24, 2012 John Scalici's dream of drumming has led him to become an award winning artist, musician, and drum circle facilitator. Come be a part of the library drum circle as John shares his passion for percussion.
    07/25/12	Five Points West Library Presents "Chalk & Chocolate" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) Five Points West Library Presents "Chalk & Chocolate" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) July 25, 2012 Join us in making a beautiful piece of art and an assortment of chocolate treats. Everyone is invited.
    07/26/12	Springville Road Presents: Dolores Hydock Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) Springville Road Presents: Dolores Hydock Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) July 26, 2012 Storyteller Dolores Hydock shares stories that are part royal scandal, part True Romance, part fun facts from history, part R-rated (in a Fine Art kind of way) and part art appreciation for amateurs. Requires registration. Call today to reserve your space.
    07/30/12	Celebrate Harry's Birthday with a Harry Potter Film Festival Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Celebrate Harry's Birthday with a Harry Potter Film Festival Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 30, 2012 In celebration of Harry's birthday, come to our Harry Potter film festival in the Story Castle. Refreshments will be provided.
    07/31/12	Celebrate Harry's Birthday with a Harry Potter Film Festival Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Celebrate Harry's Birthday with a Harry Potter Film Festival Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 31, 2012 In celebration of Harry's birthday, come to our Harry Potter film festival in the Story Castle. Refreshments will be provided.
    07/31/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Intro. to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 31, 2012 Want to do genealogy research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    08/04/12	Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—Getting the Good Dirt: Land Records in Genealogical Research Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—Getting the Good Dirt: Land Records in Genealogical Research Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch August 4, 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...
    08/12/12	Adaptations Screening Party: The Bourne Identity Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations Screening Party: The Bourne Identity Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) August 12, 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. Our August title is "The Bourne Identity" by Robert Ludlum, and our AfterParty is scheduled for August 28th.
    08/28/12	Adaptations AfterParty: The Bourne Identity Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: The Bourne Identity Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) August 28, 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 "The Bourne Identity" by Robert Ludlum and the film it inspired.
    09/15/12	Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—It's a Big Web Out There: Sites & Strategies for Internet Genealogy Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—It's a Big Web Out There: Sites & Strategies for Internet Genealogy Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch September 15, 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...
    09/16/12	Adaptations Screening Party: The Blind Side Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations Screening Party: The Blind Side Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) September 16, 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. Our September title is "The Blind Side" by Michael Lewis, and our AfterParty is scheduled for Sept. 25th.
    09/25/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Intro. to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch September 25, 2012 Want to do genealogy research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    09/25/12	Adaptations AfterParty: The Blind Side Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: The Blind Side Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) September 25, 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 "The Blind Side" by Michael Lewis and the film it inspired.
    09/30/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Intro. to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch September 30, 2012 Want to learn how to do genealogical research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    10/07/12	Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) October 7, 2012 Join us every Sunday in October as we celebrate monster movies with a classic creature feature every week. This event is part of Adaptations, Avondale Library's book-to-film discussion group.
    10/14/12	Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) October 14, 2012 Join us every Sunday in October as we celebrate monster movies with a classic creature feature every week. This event is part of Adaptations, Avondale Library's book-to-film discussion group.
    10/21/12	Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) October 21, 2012 Join us every Sunday in October as we celebrate monster movies with a classic creature feature every week. This event is part of Adaptations, Avondale Library's book-to-film discussion group.
    10/23/12	Adaptations AfterParty: "Who Goes There?" Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: "Who Goes There?" Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) October 23, 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 the short story "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell and the "The Thing," the film it inspired.
    10/28/12	Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Monster Mash Movie Madness Film Series Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) October 28, 2012 Join us every Sunday in October as we celebrate monster movies with a classic creature feature every week. This event is part of Adaptations, Avondale Library's book-to-film discussion group.
    10/30/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Intro. to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch October 30, 2012 Want to learn how to do genealogical research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    11/04/12	Adaptations Screening Party Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations Screening Party Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) November 4, 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.
    11/04/12	Introduction to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Introduction to Genealogy Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch November 4, 2012 Want to learn how to do genealogical research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
    11/13/12	Adaptations AfterParty Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) November 13, 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.
    12/02/12	Adaptations Screening Party: A Christmas Carol Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations Screening Party: A Christmas Carol Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) December 2, 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. Our December title is "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, and our AfterParty is scheduled for Dec. 11th.
    12/11/12	Adaptations AfterParty: A Christmas Carol Avondale Regional Library (BPL) Adaptations AfterParty: A Christmas Carol Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) December 11, 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 "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens and the films it inspired.

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    05/16/12	The Art of Science: Paper Project Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    05/16/12	Wylam Library Presents Zumba Fitness Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    05/16/12	Wylam Library Presents Zumba Fitness Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    05/16/12	Five Points West Library Presents Active Living @ Your Library Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    05/15/12	The Art of Science: Paper Project East Lake Branch Library (BPL)
    05/15/12	West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes West End Branch Library (BPL)
    05/15/12	Free Basic Internet Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    05/14/12	West End Branch Library Presents Basic Internet Class West End Branch Library (BPL)
    05/14/12	Free Basic PC Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    05/13/12	Five Points West Library Presents a "Sunday Matinee" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    05/12/12	Five Points West Library Presents a "Saturday Matinee" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    05/12/12	Free Basic Internet Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    05/10/12	Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War Part 5: War of Freedom Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    05/10/12	The Art of Science: Paper Project Ensley Branch Library (BPL)
    05/10/12	Five Points West Presents Free Computer Classes Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    05/10/12	Smithfield Library Presents Gardening with the Learning Adventures Group Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
    05/09/12	Zumba Fitness Workout Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    05/09/12	Wylam Library Presents A.C.T.S. Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    05/08/12	The Art of Science: Paper Project Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    05/08/12	Wylam Library Presents Stories That Keep You Hopping Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    05/06/12	Adaptations Screening Party - "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    05/04/12	Bards & Brews Open Mic Poetry Event at Avondale Library Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    05/03/12	Avondale Library Presents Time for Tales with Ms. Katie Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/30/12	Avondale Library Presents Tot Time with Mrs. Eve Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/30/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/30/12	Wylam Library Presents - Monthly Spelling Bee Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    04/30/12	Avondale Library Presents "Rosa and the Rhinestone Star" Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/28/12	Free Basic PC Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/27/12	The Art of Science: Techniques Art—Art of the Masters Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/26/12	Avondale Library Presents Time for Tales with Ms. Katie Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/26/12	Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War Part 4: The Shape of War Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/25/12	Wonder Wednesdays Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    04/24/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/24/12	Adaptations AfterParty: "Moneyball" by Michael Lewis Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/24/12	The Art of Science: Techniques Art—Art of the Masters Powderly Branch Library (BPL)
    04/24/12	Free Basic Internet Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/23/12	Avondale Library Presents Tot Time with Mrs. Eve Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/23/12	Free Keyboarding Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/23/12	Get the Most from Social Security Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    04/21/12	Beyond the Basics Genealogy Workshop—40 is the New 30: Using the 1940 Census Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/21/12	Spreadsheets with Open Office Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/20/12	The Seasoned Readers - How Does Your Garden Grow? Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    04/19/12	Avondale Library Presents Time for Tales with Ms. Katie Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/19/12	West End Library Presents - Self Defense Class West End Branch Library (BPL)
    04/19/12	West End Library Presents - Self Defense Class for Teens West End Branch Library (BPL)
    04/18/12	The Art of Science: Techniques Art—Art of the Masters Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    04/18/12	Wylam Library Presents an After School Program Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    04/17/12	The Art of Science: Techniques Art—Art of the Masters East Lake Branch Library (BPL)
    04/17/12	Free Basic PC Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/17/12	Avondale Library Presents "Life's a Garden, Dig It!" Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/17/12	Wylam Library Presents "Storytime" Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    04/16/12	Avondale Library Presents Tot Time with Mrs. Eve Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/16/12	Spreadsheets with Open Office Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/15/12	Adaptations Screening Party - "Moneyball" by Michael Lewis Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/14/12	Presentations with Open Office Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/13/12	Bards & Brews Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/12/12	Avondale Library Presents Time for Tales with Ms. Katie Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/12/12	Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War Part 3: Making Sense of Shiloh Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/12/12	The Art of Science: Techniques Art—Art of the Masters Ensley Branch Library (BPL)
    04/12/12	The West End Branch Library Celebrates 100 Years! West End Branch Library (BPL)
    04/11/12	Does Butter Come From Butterflies? North Avondale Branch Library (BPL)
    04/11/12	Online Database Training for Teens Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    04/11/12	1-2-3 Play With Me West End Branch Library (BPL)
    04/10/12	The Art of Science: Techniques Art—Art of the Masters Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    04/10/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/09/12	Avondale Library Presents Tot Time with Mrs. Eve Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/09/12	Presentations with Open Office Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/09/12- 04/14/12	Book It @ Southside Library Southside Branch Library (BPL)
    04/05/12	Avondale Library Presents Time for Tales with Ms. Katie Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/04/12	Brown Bag Program: The Importance of Credit in our Lives Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/03/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/02/12	Avondale Library Presents Tot Time with Mrs. Eve Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    04/02/12	Free Basic Internet Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    04/01/12	WORD UP! Student Poetry Slam Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/31/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/29/12	Avondale Library Presents Time for Tales with Ms. Katie Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    03/29/12	Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War Part 2: Choosing Sides Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/28/12	Wonder Wednesdays Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    03/28/12	Brown Bag Program: In the Garden of Beasts Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/28/12	Wylam Branch Library Presents - A Kwanzaa Educational Program Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    03/28/12	Five Points West Active Living@ Your Library Presents Sand Crafts Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/27/12	Adaptations AfterParty: "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" by Alexander McCall Smith Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    03/27/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/27/12	WORD UP! 2012 THE ART OF THE WORD Celebrating the Art of Poetry : Spoken and Print, New and Familiar My Favorite Poem - Irene Latham Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/27/12	Free Keyboarding Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/27/12	The Art of Science: Science of Geometry Powderly Branch Library (BPL)
    03/27/12	Powderly Library Presents "the Art of Science" Powderly Branch Library (BPL)
    03/26/12	Free Basic PC Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/26/12	Wylam Library Presents the Monthly Spelling Bee Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    03/26/12	Avondale Library Presents Tot Time with Mrs. Eve Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    03/26/12	Night Sky Wonders East Lake Branch Library (BPL)
    03/25/12	Intro. To Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/24/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/22/12- 03/23/12	Spring Break Theater North Avondale Branch Library (BPL)
    03/22/12	Avondale Library Presents Time for Tales with Ms. Katie Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    03/22/12	Five Points West Presents Storytime with Ms. Pam Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/21/12	Brown Bag Program: Riva Hirsch: A Holocaust Survivor Speaks Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/21/12	Powderly Library Presents Zumba Fitness Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    03/21/12	Powderly Library Presents Movie Fun Powderly Branch Library (BPL)
    03/21/12	Five Points West Active Living@Your Library Presents Bingo Fun Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/21/12	Five Points West Youth Dept. Celebrates Spring Break Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/20/12	Spreadsheets with Open Office Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/20/12	WORD UP! 2012 THE ART OF THE WORD Celebrating the Art of Poetry: Spoken and Print, New and Familiar - Elizabeth Hughey Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/20/12	Five Points West Presents "A Spring Break Activity" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/20/12	Avondale Library and Lee Bryan Present “The Big Bad, Little Red, Pig Show” Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    03/19/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/19/12	West End Branch Library Presents National Flood Safety Awareness Week West End Branch Library (BPL)
    03/19/12	Powderly Library Presents Career Day Powderly Branch Library (BPL)
    03/19/12	Five Points West Presents "A Spring Break Activity" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/19/12	Avondale Library Presents Tot Time with Mrs. Eve Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    03/18/12	Five Points West Presents "Footloose 2012" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/17/12	Free Basic Internet Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/17/12	Five Points West Presents Tower Heist Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/16/12	Powderly Library Adult Book Club Powderly Branch Library (BPL)
    03/16/12	North Avondale Presents Barbie: All Dolled Up North Avondale Branch Library (BPL)
    03/15/12	Avondale Library Presents Time for Tales with Ms. Katie Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    03/15/12	Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War Part 1: Imagining War Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/15/12	Five Points West Library Presents Storytime Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/14/12	The Story of My Father, Judel Schuster, and his Jewish Community of Sarny, Poland Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/14/12	The Art of Science: Science of Geometry Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    03/14/12	Powderly Library Presents Zumba Fitness Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    03/14/12	Five Points West Presents St. Pattys Day Fun Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/14/12	1-2-3 Play With Me West End Branch Library (BPL)
    03/13/12	WORD UP! 2012 THE ART OF THE WORD Celebrating the Art of Poetry : Spoken and Print, New and Familiar - Kevin Young Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/13/12	Presentations with Open Office Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/13/12	The Art of Science: Science of Geometry East Lake Branch Library (BPL)
    03/13/12- 03/27/12	North Avondale Presents In Her Shoes for a Day North Avondale Branch Library (BPL)
    03/13/12- 03/27/12	North Avondale Presents Women of Grace North Avondale Branch Library (BPL)
    03/12/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/12/12	Avondale Library Presents Tot Time with Mrs. Eve Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    03/11/12	Adaptations Screening Party - "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    03/10/12	Free Keyboarding Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/10/12	Five Points West Presents: "A St. Pattys Celebration" Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/09/12	The Art of Science: Science of Geometry Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    03/08/12	Avondale Library Presents Time for Tales with Ms. Katie Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    03/08/12	The Art of Science: Science of Geometry Ensley Branch Library (BPL)
    03/08/12	Powderly Library Presents Adult Game Day Powderly Branch Library (BPL)
    03/08/12	Five Points West Presents Storytime Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/07/12- 03/28/12	Smithfield Library Presents Story time with Ms. Pam Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
    03/07/12	Brown Bag Program: Alabama and the Refugee Crisis, 1938-1941 Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/07/12	Alabama and the Refugee Crisis, 1938-1941 Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/07/12	Wylam Library Presents an After School Program with Ms. Pam Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    03/06/12- 03/27/12	WORD UP! 2012 THE ART OF THE WORD Celebrating the Art of Poetry : Spoken and Print, New and Familiar Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/06/12	The Art of Science: Science of Geometry Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/06/12	Free Basic Internet Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/06/12	The Wylam Branch Library Presents Storytime with Odie Berry Wylam Branch Library (BPL)
    03/05/12- 03/26/12	American Sign Language for Teens Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    03/05/12	Free Keyboarding Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/05/12- 03/27/12	Powderly Library Presents Pre-School Storytime Powderly Branch Library (BPL)
    03/03/12- 03/22/12	Five Points West Presents Free Computer Classes Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    03/03/12	Free Basic PC Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    03/01/12	Avondale Library Presents Time for Tales with Ms. Katie Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    03/01/12- 03/29/12	Homework Help Tutorial Program Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
    02/29/12	North Avondale Chapter Chatters Book Club North Avondale Branch Library (BPL)
    02/29/12	Brown Bag Lunch Program: The Fight Continues in an Unlikely Place: African American Comic Art Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    02/29/12	Brown Bag Program: The Fight Continues in an Unlikely Place: African American Comic Art Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    02/29/12	Active Living at Your Library Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    02/28/12	Adaptations AfterParty - "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    02/28/12	Intro. to Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    02/28/12	The Art of Science: Science of Optics Powderly Branch Library (BPL)
    02/28/12	Free Basic PC Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    02/28/12	Hero Quilts, with special guest, Toby Richards Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    02/28/12	Black Women in Film Series: Daddy's Little Girls Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    02/28/12- 04/13/12	Simpler Times : The Paintings of Maurice Cook Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    02/28/12	Powderly Library Presents "The Art of Science" Powderly Branch Library (BPL)
    02/28/12	Powderly Library Presents a Pre-school Story Hour Powderly Branch Library (BPL)
    02/27/12	Avondale Library Presents Tot Time with Mrs. Eve Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    02/27/12	Spreadsheets with Open Office Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    02/27/12	Celebrating Great African Americans North Avondale Branch Library (BPL)
    02/27/12	Negro Spirituals with Jerry Davis & Company North Birmingham Regional Library (BPL)
    02/27/12	Celebrate Black History in Music and Literary Works Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    02/24/12	East Lake Library presents East Lake Branch Library (BPL)
    02/24/12	Free Movie! The Help Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    02/23/12	Avondale Library Presents Time for Tales with Ms. Katie Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    02/23/12	Learn Sign Language Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
    02/23/12	Story Time : Birthday Blitz with Ms. Pam Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    02/23/12	Basic Computer Class Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    02/23/12	Poems and Monologues from the African American Experience Titusville Branch Library (BPL)
    02/22/12	Wonder Wednesdays Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    02/22/12	African Art of Adinka, with special guest, Toby Richards Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)
    02/22/12	The Life of George Washington Carver North Avondale Branch Library (BPL)
    02/22/12	Brown Bag Lunch Program: Plays on the Go: A Poetic Glance at Black History Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    02/22/12	Brown Bag Program: Plays on the Go: A Poetic Glance at Black History Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    02/22/12	Active Living @ Your Library Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    02/21/12	The Art of Science: Science of Optics East Lake Branch Library (BPL)
    02/21/12	Word Processing with Open Office Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    02/21/12	Avondale’s Leapin’ Librarians Celebrate the Letter “L” Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    02/21/12	Black Women in Film Series: Imitation of Life Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    02/21/12	Powderly Library Presents : Pre-school Story Hour Powderly Branch Library (BPL)
    02/20/12	Avondale Library Presents Tot Time with Mrs. Eve Avondale Regional Library (BPL)
    02/20/12	Presentations with Open Office Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    02/20/12	Celebrating Great African Americans North Avondale Branch Library (BPL)
    02/20/12	Family Storytime: Harambee Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    02/20/12	Art Reception for Art in the Afternoon North Birmingham Regional Library (BPL)
    02/19/12	Intro. To Genealogy Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
    02/19/12	Black Women in Film Series: Dreamgirls Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    02/18/12	Page Turners (Smithfield Youth Book Club) Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
    02/18/12	Weekend Movie Viewing Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    02/18/12	Black Women in Film Series: The Help Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)
    02/17/12	Free Movie! DreamGirls Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)

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    • Event Name: WORD UP! 2012 THE ART OF THE WORD Celebrating the Art of Poetry : Spoken and Print, New and Familiar My Favorite Poem - Irene Latham
      Article: Birmingham Public Library presents poet Elizabeth Hughey
      WELD - Mar 26, 2012
      By Glenny Brock

      The Birmingham Public Library has recently presented a poetry series with compound-complex title bestrewn with a surfeit of punctuation that includes commas, colons, ampersands and an em dash that may or may not be errant: “Word Up! 2012: The Art of… Expand

      The Birmingham Public Library has recently presented a poetry series with compound-complex title bestrewn with a surfeit of punctuation that includes commas, colons, ampersands and an em dash that may or may not be errant: “Word Up! 2012: The Art of the Word — Celebrating the Art of Poetry: Spoken & Print, New & Familiar.” The lineup has been so great (M. Ayodele Heath, Kevin Young) that I have to assume those are marks of exuberance, tiny typographical imprints urging all of us with eyes and ears to ready ourselves for National Poetry Month in April. In any case, the series concludes this week with a reading from Birmingham-based poet Elizabeth Hughey, who won the 2007 Iowa Poetry Prize for her collection Sunday Houses the Sunday House.
      Click through to the article to hear Hughey reading her poems “If Oaxaca Means If” and “How to Be in the Movies.” Collapse

    • Event Name: Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War Part 5: War of Freedom
      Article: Talking the Civil War at BPL series
      WELD - Mar 14, 2012
      By Jesse Chambers

      It’s been 151 years since the Civil War began, but the bloody conflict that divided and nearly destroyed the nation still inspires strong emotions, according to Victoria Ott, a history professor at Birmingham Southern College. “When I tell people th… Expand

      It’s been 151 years since the Civil War began, but the bloody conflict that divided and nearly destroyed the nation still inspires strong emotions, according to Victoria Ott, a history professor at Birmingham Southern College. “When I tell people that I’m a historian and one of my specialties is the Civil War, I almost immediately get some strong responses – mainly positive responses, but often people are very adamant,” Ott said. “They want to talk about their family history, about some ancestor they have who fought in the war, or some family item that’s been passed down through generations that survived the Civil War. And there are people who want to talk about the meaning of the war.” Collapse

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      Article: Birmingham Public Library ranked as one of country's best libraries for kids
      The Birmingham News - Jan 30, 2012
      By Hannah Wolfson

      The Birmingham Public Library's downtown branch is one of the country's 10 best children's libraries, according to Livability.com. The library's youth department was recognized for its outstanding programs, design and collection of books and other ma… Expand

      The Birmingham Public Library's downtown branch is one of the country's 10 best children's libraries, according to Livability.com. The library's youth department was recognized for its outstanding programs, design and collection of books and other materials by the national online publication, which ranks cities and their amenities. Collapse