Events
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Bullying Community Forum
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) May 23, 2013 The Birmingham Public Library sponsored a May 9 community screening of the documentary Bully at The Edge Theater. This screening was a part of our community forums discussing the issue of bullying in our schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. These forums will be taking place from May 13-24 at various Birmingham Public Libraries. The Birmingham Public Library and the David Mathews Center for Civic Life invite the citizens of our communities to engage in an open forum with the opportunity to...
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Birmingham Public Library | 05/23/13 |
Smithfield Branch Library (BPL), Birmingham |
Free Adult Computer Classes
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 9-May 23, 2013 The Five Points West Library offers free computer classes each month. Our classes are designed for adults who want to become familiar with various computer programs. Each class lasts about 2 hours. Call 205-226-4015 to register.
Scheduled classes in May:
5/9 Keyboarding I
5/16 Keyboarding II
5/23 Basic PC
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Birmingham Public Library | 05/09/13 -
05/23/13 |
Five Points West Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
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Adaptations AfterParty: We Can Remember It for You Wholesale
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Birmingham Public Library | 05/28/13 |
Avondale Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
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Crochet Class
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Birmingham Public Library | 02/26/13 -
05/28/13 |
West End Branch Library (BPL), Birmingham |
BPL@Night Presents A Journey on the Trail of Tears
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 28, 2013 In January of 2011, Ron Cooper, a member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, began walking the Northern Route of the Cherokee Trail of Tears National Historic Trail as a personal adventure of self-reflection. Much to his surprise, he quickly became an ambassador for education, a catalyst for further conservation of the Trail, and a symbol of tribal unity and pride. While enduring the worst winter in recent memory, Cooper walked hundreds of miles retracing the steps of the Native Americans...
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Birmingham Public Library | 05/28/13 |
Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch, Birmingham |
Active Living @ Your Library
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 8-May 29, 2013 The Five Points West Active Living Group meets each Wednesday morning (except the 1st Wednesday) to enjoy programs involving crafts, movies, bingo, etc. Everyone is invited.
May programs:
5/8 Jewelry Trays
5/15 Seasoned Performers Make 'Em' Laugh
5/22 Scrapbooking
5/29 Bingo
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Birmingham Public Library | 05/08/13 -
05/29/13 |
Five Points West Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
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Read It Forward: The Watsons Go to Birmingham
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Birmingham Public Library | 02/04/13 -
05/31/13 |
Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch, Birmingham |
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Stories and Songs
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/01/13 |
Five Points West Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
Tuxedo Junction: Alabama Contribute to American Jazz
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 3, 2013 Albert Murray, a native of Alabama and a professor of English at Tuskegee Institute, wrote the following while preparing a lecture on the emotional appeal of jazz: "Jazz is a music played by Americans to get rid of the blues... when you see a jazz musican playing, you're looking at a pioneer, and you're looking at an explorer; you're looking at an experimenter, you're looking at a scientist; you're looking at all those things because it's the creative process come to life." And...
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/03/13 |
Avondale Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Powderly Branch Library (BPL) June 3, 2013 Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/03/13 |
Powderly Branch Library (BPL), Birmingham |
Tricks of the Trade
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at North Birmingham Regional Library (BPL) June 3, 2013 Magician Larry Moore takes you behind the scenes and teaches you simple yet powerful magic tricks you can do—tricks for children, teens, and adults. No experience required! This class is part of Birmingham Public Library's adult summer reading program.
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/03/13 |
North Birmingham Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
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Stories and Songs (Family Hour)
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/03/13 |
Five Points West Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
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Keyboarding Class
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/03/13 |
Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch, Birmingham |
Tuxedo Junction: Alabama Contribute to American Jazz
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 4, 2013 Albert Murray, a native of Alabama and a professor of English at Tuskegee Institute, wrote the following while preparing a lecture on the emotional appeal of jazz: "Jazz is a music played by Americans to get rid of the blues... when you see a jazz musican playing, you're looking at a pioneer, and you're looking at an explorer; you're looking at an experimenter, you're looking at a scientist; you're looking at all those things because it's the creative process come to life." And...
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/04/13 |
West End Branch Library (BPL), Birmingham |
Dig Into Reading
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 4, 2013 It’s time to kick-off a summer of reading with puppeteer David Stephens and All Hands Productions. You may think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but you've never seen a version like this. Join us for a different look at the tale of Jack and his encounters with some magic beans, a beanstalk, a giant, and other fairytale favorites. This show is guaranteed to please children and giants alike.
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/04/13 |
Avondale Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
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Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/04/13 |
Five Points West Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
Diggin Dinos
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Wylam Branch Library (BPL) June 4, 2013 The McWane Center brings fantastic fossil fun to your library this summer. This program will explore the truly amazing animals (not just dinosaurs) that once, swam, flew and walked the Earth!
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/04/13 |
Wylam Branch Library (BPL), Birmingham |
We Dig Magic – Larry Moore
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL) June 4, 2013 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 a program filled with stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting Moore.
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/04/13 |
Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL), Birmingham |
Tricks of the Trade
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 4, 2013 Magician Larry Moore takes you behind the scenes and teaches you simple yet powerful magic tricks you can do—tricks for children, teens, and adults. No experience required! This class is part of Birmingham Public Library's adult summer reading program.
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/04/13 |
Springville Road Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
There is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef “E”
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at North Birmingham Regional Library (BPL) June 4, 2013 Join Chef “E” as she presents a program on healthy foods that are fun to make. The program includes a cooking demonstration, recipe giveaway, and a tasting of the signature recipe. Class size is limited. Registration is required. This class is part of Birmingham Public Library's adult summer reading program.
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/04/13 |
North Birmingham Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing?
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 4, 2013 Do you have a device like an iPad, Nook, Kindle, or one of the hundreds of other tablets or hand-held gadgets? Join us for an informative hands-on demonstration of the many apps, books, music, and so much more that you can download to your device and start your own online adventure! This class is part of Birmingham Public Library's teen summer reading program.
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/04/13 |
Smithfield Branch Library (BPL), Birmingham |
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Basic PC Class
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/04/13 |
Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch, Birmingham |
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Burrow Into Books
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/05/13 |
Avondale Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 5, 2013 Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/05/13 |
Smithfield Branch Library (BPL), Birmingham |
Diggin Dinos
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Ensley Branch Library (BPL) June 5, 2013 The McWane Center brings fantastic fossil fun to your library this summer. This program will explore the truly amazing animals (not just dinosaurs) that once, swam, flew and walked the Earth!
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/05/13 |
Ensley Branch Library (BPL), Birmingham |
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Larry Moore - We Dig Magic
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/05/13 |
Springville Road Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
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U Can Dig It!
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/05/13 |
North Avondale Branch Library (BPL), Birmingham |
Puppet Show: Jack and the Beanstalk
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 5, 2013 You may think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but you've never seen a version like this. Join David Stephens and All Hands Productions for a different look at the tale of Jack and his encounters with some magic beans, a beanstalk, a giant and some other fairy tale favorites.
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/05/13 |
Springville Road Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
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Scrabble Jewelry
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/05/13 |
Five Points West Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham |
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Dance Central2
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Birmingham Public Library | 06/05/13 |
West End Branch Library (BPL), Birmingham |