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Bullying Community Forum

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Bullying Community Forum
EventID: 441778158
event Date Begin: 05-23-2013
event Date End: 05-23-2013
event Days: Thursday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: http://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2013/04/birmingham-public-library-sponsors.html
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-3610
event Email: slee@bham.lib.al.us
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
event Type: CLASSES + LECTURES
secondary Type: BOOKS + FILM, FILM, FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR KIDS, FOR TEENS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FOR ALL AGES, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, CIVIC + COMMUNITY, CIVIC + COMMUNITY GROUPS, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

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 carefully weigh different approaches to and perspectives on the issue of bullying.

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: 441775917
event Date Begin: 06-04-2013
event Date End: 06-04-2013
event Days: Tuesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithfield-Library-Birmingham-Public-Library/131640813595893?fref=ts
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-324-8428
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 am
event Type: CLASSES + LECTURES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR TEENS, 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 teen summer reading program.

Dirt Movers Alabama 4-H

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

Event name: Dirt Movers Alabama 4-H
EventID: 441775148
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/pages/Smithfield-Library-Birmingham-Public-Library/131640813595893?fref=ts
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-324-8428
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 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.

Dig the Beat of John Scalici

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

Event name: Dig the Beat of John Scalici
EventID: 441775141
event Date Begin: 06-13-2013
event Date End: 06-13-2013
event Days: Thursday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithfield-Library-Birmingham-Public-Library/131640813595893?fref=ts
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-324-8428
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 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/.

Larry Moore - We Dig Magic

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

Event name: Larry Moore - We Dig Magic
EventID: 441776220
event Date Begin: 06-18-2013
event Date End: 06-18-2013
event Days: Tuesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithfield-Library-Birmingham-Public-Library/131640813595893?fref=ts
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-324-8428
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 am
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.

Diggin Dinos

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

Event name: Diggin Dinos
EventID: 441775205
event Date Begin: 06-26-2013
event Date End: 06-26-2013
event Days: Wednesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithfield-Library-Birmingham-Public-Library/131640813595893?fref=ts
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-324-8428
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 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!

Paint Your Own T-Shirt

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Paint Your Own T-Shirt
EventID: 441775823
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/pages/Smithfield-Library-Birmingham-Public-Library/131640813595893?fref=ts
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-324-8428
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 am
event Type: CLASSES + LECTURES
secondary Type: ART + STAGE, CRAFTS + TRADITIONAL ARTS, FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Bring your own clean white T-shirt before June 17 and create your own summer reading T-shirt on June 27. This class is part of Birmingham Public Library's adult summer reading program.

We Dig Magic Larry Moore

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

Event name: We Dig Magic Larry Moore
EventID: 441775254
event Date Begin: 07-03-2013
event Date End: 07-03-2013
event Days
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithfield-Library-Birmingham-Public-Library/131640813595893?fref=ts
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-324-8428
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 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

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: 441776000
event Date Begin: 07-09-2013
event Date End: 07-09-2013
event Days: Tuesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithfield-Library-Birmingham-Public-Library/131640813595893?fref=ts
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-324-8428
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 am
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.

Tuxedo Junction: Alabama Contribute to American Jazz

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Event name: Tuxedo Junction: Alabama Contribute to American Jazz
EventID: 441745656
event Date Begin: 07-11-2013
event Date End: 07-11-2013
event Days
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithfield-Library-Birmingham-Public-Library/131640813595893?fref=ts
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205- 324-8428
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time
event Type: MUSIC
secondary Type: MUSIC, JAZZ / BLUES, FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FOR SENIORS (55+), FREE, ACCESSIBLE, CLASSES + LECTURES, HISTORY + HERITAGE, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

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 many of the jazz musicians responsible for bringing this creative process to life often played at Birmingham's own Tuxedo Junction. For almost thirty years Tuxedo Junction's strip served as the social and entertainment mecca for African Americans in the Birmingham area. In 1930, Erskine Hawkins, Birmingham native and renowned trumpet player and big band leader, wrote the song "Tuxedo Junction," which celebrated and eventually immortalized his childhood community. Jazz pieces performed by the Alabama great will be played throughout the presentation.

Hoop for Fitness

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

Event name: Hoop for Fitness
EventID: 441776215
event Date Begin: 07-16-2013
event Date End: 07-16-2013
event Days: Tuesday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithfield-Library-Birmingham-Public-Library/131640813595893?fref=ts
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-324-8428
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 am
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!

Flying High with the Southern Museum of Flight

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: Flying High with the Southern Museum of Flight
EventID: 441775734
event Date Begin: 07-25-2013
event Date End: 07-25-2013
event Days: Thursday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithfield-Library-Birmingham-Public-Library/131640813595893?fref=ts
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-324-8428
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 am
event Type: HISTORY + HERITAGE
secondary Type: MUSIC, JAZZ / BLUES, FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, CLASSES + LECTURES, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Join us for a glimpse into the lives of some of the most notable aviators presented in the exhibits at the Museum. Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen (Springville Road Library, July 16); Benjamin O Davis Jr, Squadron and Group Commander of the Tuskegee Airmen (Wylam Library, July 17); Eugene Bullard, America's first black figher pilot (Avondale Library, July 1); and Bessie Coleman, America's first black female aviator (Smithfield Library, July 25). This series is part of Birmingham Public Library's adult summer reading program.

There is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef E

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Event name: There is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef E
EventID: 441775812
event Date Begin: 08-08-2013
event Date End: 08-08-2013
event Days: Thursday
org Name: Birmingham Public Library
event Url: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithfield-Library-Birmingham-Public-Library/131640813595893?fref=ts
venue Name: Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)
venue Address1: 1 8th Ave W
venue Address2
venue City: Birmingham
venue State: Alabama
venue Zip: 35204
event Ticket Info: Free but registration is required.
event Phone1
event Phone2: 205-226-4081
event Email
event Ticket Url
event Start Time: 10:00 am
event Type: CLASSES + LECTURES
secondary Type: FUN FOR ALL AGES, FOR ADULTS, EAT + DRINK, FREE, ACCESSIBLE, HEALTH + WELLNESS, LIBRARIES, JEFFCO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

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.