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BPL@Night Presents A Journey on the Trail of Tears

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: BPL@Night Presents A Journey on the Trail of Tears
EventID: 441780454
event Date Begin: 05-28-2013
event Date End: 05-28-2013
event Days
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3631
event Email: jbaggett@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 6:00 pm
event Type: BOOKS + FILM
secondary Type: BOOKS + FILM, LITERATURE, FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ALL AGES, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, CLASSES + LECTURES, HISTORY + HERITAGE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

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 forced to move west in the 1830s.

Cooper will discuss his book It’s My Trail, Too: A Comanche Indian’s Journey on the Cherokee Trail of Tears, and share the best of the thousands of photos he took on his journey. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

BPL@Night is a series of high quality evening performances offered free-of-charge by Birmingham Public Library in an effort to bring enriching cultural programs to downtown Birmingham and the city’s neighborhoods. BPL@Night highlights local and regional performers that reflect the diversity of our community and draw from a wide range of personal experience. Through programs such as these, the library seeks to provide Birmingham citizens of all ages opportunities for entertainment, ongoing education, and personal growth.

Read It Forward: The Watsons Go to Birmingham

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Event name: Read It Forward: The Watsons Go to Birmingham
EventID: 441741404
event Date Begin: 02-04-2013
event Date End: 05-31-2013
event Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://www.bplonline.org/programs/ReadItForward/1963.aspx
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: At any Birmingham Public Library branch during library hours
event Type: BOOKS + FILM
secondary Type: BOOKS + FILM, LITERATURE, FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR TEENS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, HISTORY + HERITAGE, CIVIL RIGHTS, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Birmingham Public Library patrons are encouraged to pick up a copy of Christopher Paul Curtis' The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 book at any Birmingham Public Library branch. Read it. Then "read it forward'' by giving it to someone else to read, leaving it a shopping center, etc. Before passing on the book, look for the Read it Forward tracking number.Then, go to www.bplonline.org, log in the tracking number, and leave a comment about the book. Use the tracking number to follow the book's travels. This program is for third graders and up.

Keyboarding Class

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Keyboarding Class
EventID: 441781527
event Date Begin: 06-03-2013
event Date End: 06-03-2013
event Days: Monday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://rlccbpl.wordpress.com/
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3680
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Come join us for this amazing keyboarding class at the library! No previous experience is necessary.

10:30 am.

Basic PC Class

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Basic PC Class
EventID: 441781531
event Date Begin: 06-04-2013
event Date End: 06-04-2013
event Days: Tuesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://rlccbpl.wordpress.com/
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3680
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Come join us for this amazing class and learn basic computer skills! Prerequisite: Keyboarding.

10:30 am

Can You Dig It Puppet Show

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Can You Dig It Puppet Show
EventID: 441783897
event Date Begin: 06-05-2013
event Date End: 06-05-2013
event Days: Wednesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email: vsolfronk@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 4:00-5:00 pm
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Join us with award winning puppeteer, David Stephens.

Basic Internet Class

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Basic Internet Class
EventID: 441781533
event Date Begin: 06-05-2013
event Date End: 06-05-2013
event Days: Wednesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://rlccbpl.wordpress.com/
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3680
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Come join for an amazing internet class at the library and learn how to navigate the world wide web! Prerequisites include Keyboarding and Basic PC.

10:30 am

Dig the Beat of John Scalici

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Dig the Beat of John Scalici
EventID: 441775140
event Date Begin: 06-10-2013
event Date End: 06-10-2013
event Days: Monday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Join us as we dig the stories and sounds of award-winning percussionist, John Scalici. His drum circle of fun is guaranteed to rock your world. Learn more about John Scalici at http://getrhythmprograms.com/.

Word Part I

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Word Part I
EventID: 441781605
event Date Begin: 06-10-2013
event Date End: 06-10-2013
event Days: Monday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://rlccbpl.wordpress.com
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3680
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, BUSINESS + INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CLASSES + LECTURES

Come join us at the Birmingham library for this wonderful class! To participate in the class, you need to have previously taken Basic PC, Word Part I and Word Part II.

Diggin Dinos

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Diggin Dinos
EventID: 441775195
event Date Begin: 06-11-2013
event Date End: 06-11-2013
event Days: Tuesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, NATURE + ENVIRONMENT, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

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!

Word Part II

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Word Part II
EventID: 441781609
event Date Begin: 06-11-2013
event Date End: 06-11-2013
event Days: Tuesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://rlccbpl.wordpress.com
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3680
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, BUSINESS + INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Come join us at the Birmingham library for this wonderful class! To participate in the class, you need to have previously taken Basic PC and Microsoft Word Part I.

Word Part III

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Word Part III
EventID: 441781646
event Date Begin: 06-12-2013
event Date End: 06-12-2013
event Days: Wednesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://rlccbpl.wordpress.com
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3680
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, BUSINESS + INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CLASSES + LECTURES

Come join us at the Birmingham library for this wonderful class! To participate in the class, you need to have previously taken Basic PC, Word Part I and Word Part II.

Flying High

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Flying High
EventID: 441783907
event Date Begin: 06-13-2013
event Date End: 06-13-2013
event Days
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email: kwilliams@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FOR TEENS, FOR ALL AGES, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Come discover the world of aviation with the Southern Museum of Flight. Learn what it is like to be a pilot and fly for the navy. Stick around to do some hands on activities and have a great time testing your own flying skills.

Teen Tailgate Party

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Teen Tailgate Party
EventID: 441783899
event Date Begin: 06-14-2013
event Date End: 06-14-2013
event Days: Friday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free but registration and 24-hour advanced notice required.
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email: kwilliams@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR TEENS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Teens who have completed The Cotchery Reading Program are invited to a special tailgate party at the library. Program includes food, fun, and many more activities. Ticket required for admittance; visit your local BPL branch to get a ticket. Registration required at 205-226-3655.

E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing?

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing?
EventID: 441775908
event Date Begin: 06-15-2013
event Date End: 06-15-2013
event Days: Saturday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3600
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 12:00 pm
event Type: CLASSES + LECTURES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

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 adult summer reading program.

PowerPoint-Part I

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: PowerPoint-Part I
EventID: 441781657
event Date Begin: 06-17-2013
event Date End: 06-17-2013
event Days: Monday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://rlccbpl.wordpress.com
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3680
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, BUSINESS + INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Come join us down at the library for a free instruction on how to create presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint. Prerequisites include Microsoft Word.

Dig a Little Deeper with Ronald

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Dig a Little Deeper with Ronald
EventID: 441782572
event Date Begin: 06-17-2013
event Date End: 06-17-2013
event Days: Monday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email: bhutto@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Join Ronald McDonald to celebrate the summer.

Family Craft Night

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Family Craft Night
EventID: 441782575
event Date Begin: 06-17-2013
event Date End: 06-17-2013
event Days: Monday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email: vsolfronk@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Families that do crafts together have fun together. Come to the Youth Department’s Story Castle and do some crafts for the whole family.

PowerPoint Part II

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: PowerPoint Part II
EventID: 441781663
event Date Begin: 06-18-2013
event Date End: 06-18-2013
event Days
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://rlccbpl.wordpress.com
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3680
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, BUSINESS + INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Come join us down at the library for a free instruction on how to create presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint. Prerequisites include MIcrosoft Word.

E-Mail Workshop

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name

E-Mail Workshop

EventID

441781665

event Date Begin

06-19-2013

event Date End

06-19-2013

event Days

org Name

Birmingham Public Library

event Url

http://www.bham.lib.al.us/programs/

venue Name

Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch

venue Address1

2100 Park Place

venue Address2

venue City

Birmingham

venue State

venue Zip

35203

event Ticket Info

FREE

event Phone1

event Phone2

205-226-3680

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

10:30 am

event Type

LIBRARIES

secondary Type

FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Join us in this workshop as we learn how to create a free email account using a web-based email service provider such as Yahoo and Gmail. Prerequisite includes having taken Basic Internet.

Larry Moore - We Dig Magic

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Larry Moore - We Dig Magic
EventID: 441776222
event Date Begin: 06-20-2013
event Date End: 06-20-2013
event Days: Thursday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 2:00 pm
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR TEENS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

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.

The Art of Art Bacon, Artist and Activist Exhibition

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: The Art of Art Bacon, Artist and Activist Exhibition
EventID: 441780047
event Date Begin: 05-16-2013
event Date End: 06-21-2013
event Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-art-of-art-bacon-artist-and.html
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3701
event Email: hm@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: During library hours All BPL locations will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day
event Type: ART + STAGE
secondary Type: ART + STAGE, VISUAL ARTS, FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ALL AGES, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Art Bacon is known by many as an artist, educator, and scientist. However, art has always been his passion. He was born in West Palm Beach but lived in several places in and outside of Florida. Recognized early for his artistic talent, he won many prizes and awards long before he graduated from high school. Now retired from Talladega College where he was named Professor Emeritus of Natural Sciences and Humanities, he is painting more than ever and occasionally writes and recites poetry. His newest exhibition titled The Art of Art Bacon, Artist and Activist is scheduled to open on Thursday, May 16, 2013 in the Fourth Floor Exhibition Gallery of the Central Library. An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, May 19 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Board Room. The exhibition runs through June 21, 2013 and is on view during regular hours of operation.

Genealogy Workshop on Researching Convict Records

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Genealogy Workshop on Researching Convict Records
EventID: 441781579
event Date Begin: 06-22-2013
event Date End: 06-22-2013
event Days: Wednesday, Saturday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2013/05/genealogy-at-its-worst-researching.html
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3665
event Email: bpetersen@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
event Type: HISTORY + HERITAGE
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

How can convict records help with your research? Or do you think perhaps this is research that cannot possibly have anything to do with you and your family? Well, think again! Librarian, archivist and lecturer Frazine Taylor will lead a workshop to discuss vagrancy laws and examine daily convict labor reports, applications for employment and inmates’ correspondence for clues to family information.

Frazine Taylor has over twenty years of experience as a librarian, archivist, lecturer and writers. During her time as Head of Reference with the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH), she became an expert on Alabama records and particularly African American ancestry. She has traveled extensively and once served as a Peace Corps volunteer and administrator serving in the Fiji Islands and the South Pacific. Taylor received a Master’s Degree in Information Studies from Atlanta University. She is a member of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society and serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society. Taylor is the President of the Elmore County Association of Black Heritage, Chair of the Black Heritage Council of the Alabama Historical Commission, a member of BBAAGHS and of the Society of Alabama Archivists, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Historical Association. She is the author of Researching African American Genealogy in Alabama: A Resource Guide (2008) and researched Tom Joyner’s and Linda Johnson Rice’s family roots and ties to Alabama for the PBS series African American Lives 2.

E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing?

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing?
EventID: 441775912
event Date Begin: 06-24-2013
event Date End: 06-24-2013
event Days: Monday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3600
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 6:00 pm
event Type: CLASSES + LECTURES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Excel-Part I

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Excel-Part I
EventID: 441781670
event Date Begin: 06-24-2013
event Date End: 06-24-2013
event Days
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://bplonline.org/
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3680
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Come join us at the Birmingham Library for this exciting spreadsheet class. Prerequisites include Microsoft Word..

D is for Dinosaur Discovery Storytime

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: D is for Dinosaur Discovery Storytime
EventID: 441782570
event Date Begin: 06-24-2013
event Date End: 06-24-2013
event Days: Monday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email: bhutto@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Enjoy storytime with Ms. Barbara as your little ones discovery the letter D and learn about dinosaurs.

Dirt Movers Alabama 4-H

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Dirt Movers Alabama 4-H
EventID: 441775158
event Date Begin: 06-25-2013
event Date End: 06-25-2013
event Days: Tuesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, NATURE + ENVIRONMENT, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

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.

Excel-Part II

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Excel-Part II
EventID: 441781672
event Date Begin: 06-25-2013
event Date End: 06-25-2013
event Days
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://rlccbpl.wordpress.com
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3680
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, BUSINESS + INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Come join us at the Birmingham Library for this exciting spreadsheet class! Prerequisites include Microsft Word.

Social Media

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Social Media
EventID: 441781673
event Date Begin: 06-26-2013
event Date End: 06-26-2013
event Days
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://rlccbpl.wordpress.com/
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3680
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: LIBRARIES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, BUSINESS + INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Come join for an amazing class on Social Media!! Class Requirements: Basic Internet Skills.

Beneath the Surface There Is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef E!

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Beneath the Surface There Is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef E!
EventID: 441775998
event Date Begin: 06-27-2013
event Date End: 06-27-2013
event Days: Thursday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 2:00 pm
event Type: EAT + DRINK
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR TEENS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Join this interactive program where you will learn to hunt for healthy and delicious snack foods.

Storytime Treasures with Vincent

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Storytime Treasures with Vincent
EventID: 441782568
event Date Begin: 07-08-2013
event Date End: 07-08-2013
event Days: Monday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Come join Vincent in digging up buried storytime treasures.
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email: vsolfronk@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Come join Vincent in digging up buried storytime treasures.

Hoop for Fitness

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Hoop for Fitness
EventID: 441776214
event Date Begin: 07-11-2013
event Date End: 07-11-2013
event Days: Thursday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 2:00 pm
event Type: HEALTH + WELLNESS
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR TEENS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Discover the fitness hoop rather than a child's play toy! This is the newest "cool" dance activity that you'll learn some super fun "tricks" with. You'll definitely stand out in a crowd with your hoop after this session with Hoop for Fitness!

Digging Up Stories with Ms Farah

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Digging Up Stories with Ms Farah
EventID: 441782567
event Date Begin: 07-15-2013
event Date End: 07-15-2013
event Days: Monday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email: bhutto@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Ms. Farah will be digging up some great stories and fun.

Sharpie Tie-Dye

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Sharpie Tie-Dye
EventID: 441783904
event Date Begin: 07-18-2013
event Date End: 07-18-2013
event Days
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free but registration and 24-hour advanced notice of attendance are required.
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3653
event Email: cburgess@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR TEENS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Transform your average T-shirt into the next big thing. Normal tie-dye can be messy and time consuming. You can get a really cool tie-dye effect using colored Sharpie pens. You’ll get wearable art! To register bring a white T-shirt to the Youth Department no later than July 11.

Dino Dynomite Movie

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Dino Dynomite Movie
EventID: 441782565
event Date Begin: 07-22-2013
event Date End: 07-22-2013
event Days
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email: bhutto@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Come dance and sing with your favorite purple dinosaur.

We Dig Magic Larry Moore

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: We Dig Magic Larry Moore
EventID: 441775270
event Date Begin: 07-23-2013
event Date End: 07-23-2013
event Days: Tuesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:30 am
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Harry Potter Film Festival

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Harry Potter Film Festival
EventID: 441782574
event Date Begin: 07-26-2013
event Date End: 07-27-2013
event Days: Friday, Saturday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary?fref=ts
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3655
event Email: bhutto@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 a m - 5:00 pm
event Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES
secondary Type: BOOKS + FILM, FILM, FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR KIDS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SEASONAL, SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

In celebration of Harry’s birthday, come to our Harry Potter film festival in the Story Castle. The magic will be on screen. Refreshments will be provided.

Introduction to Genealogy

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Event name: Introduction to Genealogy
EventID: 441733807
event Date Begin: 01-22-2013
event Date End: 11-03-2013
event Days: Sunday, Tuesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://www.bplonline.org
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3665
event Email: askgenlocal@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: Tuesdays at 11:30 am
Sundays at 2:30 pm
event Type: CLASSES + LECTURES
secondary Type: BOOKS + FILM, LITERATURE, FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, HISTORY + HERITAGE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

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.

Flow Tactics Teen Poetry Workshop

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Event name: Flow Tactics Teen Poetry Workshop
EventID: 441733389
event Date Begin: 01-05-2013
event Date End: 12-07-2013
event Days: Saturday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2012/10/flow-tactics-teen-open-mic-at-ymca.html
venue Name: Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
venue Address1: 2100 Park Place
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: AL
venue Zip: 35203
event Ticket Info: Free for high school students only.
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-585-8271
event Email: johnpaul@reallifepoets.org
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: First Saturday of every month, 2:00-4:00 pm
event Type: CLASSES + LECTURES
secondary Type: ART + STAGE, SPOKEN WORD, FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR TEENS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Flow Tactics Teen Poetry Workshop is held the first Saturday of every month, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Story Castle on the second floor of the Central Library, 2100 Park Place. John Paul Taylor of Real Life Poets, Inc. is the coordinator. For more information, call Taylor at 585-8271 or email him at johnpaul@reallifepoets.org.