Coming in October - Eat Drink Read Write Festival

The Birmingham Public Library's EAT DRINK READ WRITE Festival is a culinary and literary experience that highlights Birmingham's burgeoning food landscape. The 2017 Festival brings together food, culinary arts, and literature in a fun and engaging format. Come and sample amazing dishes from all over the globe and hear the wonderful stories behind them!  2017 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: Sunday, October 1, 2017                                                                             Central Library Downtown  6:00-8:00 pm Food Stories from Pizitz Chefs – Panel Discussion How do cultural experiences inform culinary creations?  Join chefs from the Pizitz Food Hall as they discuss their culinary journeys and the experiences that shaped their palettes and inspired their passions.  Sample "off menu" selections created especially for the evening.  REV Birmingham's Dion Gordon moderates the discussion. $20 admission  Purchase tickets online.   Monday, October 2, 2017                                          Arrington Auditorium, Central Library Downtown 6:00-8:00pm Grow it & Eat it!  Instant Garden Yard too small for a garden? No yard at all?  You can still have a garden! From corn in a five-gallon bucket, to salad in a pot, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) will show you how to grow food in the most unusual spaces.  Free admission   Tuesday, October 3, 2017                                        Arrington Auditorium, Central Library Downtown 6:00-8:00 pm                                                                               WHAT WAS THAT?!  Social Media + Food Trends Panel Discussion From sushi donuts to rolled ice cream, food-sharing on Social Media sparks trends.  Join local food bloggers and Joy King, TV Host of Dining Out With Comedienne Joy, to discuss the influence of Social Media on food in Birmingham and the nation.  Free admission   Thursday, October 5, 2017                                                                 Lakeview Entertainment District 6:30-9:30 pm Lakeview Progressive Taste and Trivia  Embark on a progressive trivia contest in Birmingham's Lakeview District.  Visit restaurants and bars where trivia and treats await you. Prizes and special drinks, too. This is a guaranteed fun-filled evening!  Questions will focus on Birmingham history, Lakeview cuisine and fun library facts. Hints will be available the week prior at all participating establishments and Birmingham Public Library locations along with teasers on social media. $20 admission for individuals, $100 for team of 4 (includes commemorative t shirt) - must be at least 21 to participate. Purchase tickets online.   Friday, October 6, 2017                                                                                    Central Library Downtown 6:30-9:00 pm Bards & Brews Spoken Word Poetry Slam Spoken Word poets from across Alabama compete for cash prizes, while attendees sample SweetWater craft beer and the sounds of hip hop artists Shaheed & DJ Supreme. Performance artist Voice Porter hosts this showcase of home-grown talent.  Free admission   Tuesday, October 10, 2017                                                                             Central Library Downtown 5:30 pm Wenonah High School Culinary Arts Program Teens in the award-winning Wenonah High School Culinary Arts Program will present a cooking demonstration and tasting featuring delectable dishes mastered during the school year.  Meet our future chefs and restaurateurs!  Free admission   August 24 – September 30, 2017                                                             Online, on Twitter & Instagram Six-word Food Story Contest    In only six words, tell us your food story using Twitter, Instagram or email. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on Friday, October 6 at the Bards & Brews event.  See BPL website for details and send us your very, very short story.  Free submission For more information go to http://www.bplonline.org/eatdrinkfest

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Food for Fines September 2017

Food for Fines September 2017 How does it work? $1.00 in fines will be waived for each food item donated in September for up to $10.00 per library card holder. When and where can donations be made? Donations will be accepted at all 40 Jefferson County public libraries circulation desks during September 2017. What food items are preferred donations?  SUGGESTED donations baby food cereals soup canned juice canned fruit canned vegetables peanut butter crackers rice or pasta pasta sauce dried beans side dishes snack foods Items which CANNOT be accepted dented cans rusted cans damaged items open packages packages with expired dates Jefferson County Library Cooperative

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Taco Tuesday at Rojo

Taco Tuesday Fundraiser at Rojo

Hosted by the Birmingham Public Library Young Professionals Board at Rojo Birmingham 2921 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

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Ladies Day Out 2017

Saturday, August 19 Join us for an afternoon of pampering and education. From 2 - 5 pm on the LIbrary Plaza you will be able to indulge in hand treatments, wearable technology, essential oils and more. Be sure to visit our local merchants walk or take a fun selfie with friends in the Theatre lobby! Door prizes will be given away throughout the day although you must be present to win. All prizes are courtesy of participating merchants and The Friends of the Hoover Public Library. The Hoover Public Library | 200 Municipal Drive | Hoover AL 35216 | 205-444-7800

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HPL's Adult Events: August 2017 HPL Adult Events Newsletter

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August 2017 @ Hoover Library Library Makeover!   During the month of August, access to the Children's and Nonfiction Departments will be restricted due to a "library makeover" that involves new carpet. You will still be able to check out requested materials and browse our new materials. These departments plan to continue to offer as many library services and programs as possible during August.   We can't wait to show you the new updates in September! Faun and a Pan Flute   This nine piece instrumental band from Atlanta combines complex rhythms with lush harmonic beauty. FREE! Call 444-7821 for more information.   Tuesday, August 1 at 7 pm Library Plaza First Thursday Fiction Book Group   Join us for a discussion of The Bookman's Tale by Charlie Lovett. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information.   Thursday, August 3 at 10 am Fitzgerald Room Sunday NovelTea   Join us for our version of book club lite! Discuss The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick over tea and refreshments. Call 444-7820 for more information.   Sunday, August 6 from 3 pm - 4 pm Plaza Reading Room Second Thursday Fiction Book Group   Join us for a discussion of The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information.   Thursday, August 10 at 10 am Fitzgerald Room Staff Day: Library CLOSED   On Friday, August 11, Hoover Library will be CLOSED for staff training. The library will reopen Saturday morning at 10 am. Insatiable Readers: A Year In The Life: People Will Try Anything for a Year!   Feed your need for nonfiction titles and bookish conversations while you enjoy a cup of coffee! Call 444-7840 for more information.   Saturday, August 12 at 10:30 am  Plaza Reading Room Purl @ the Plaza   Knot just for knitters! Bring your yarn to knit, crochet or embroider. Call 444-7821 for more information.   Saturday, August 12 from 1 pm - 5 pm Library Plaza Mad Hot Ballroom   A group of New York City fourth and fifth graders journey into the world of ballroom dancing. Told from their candid and hilarious perspectives, they learn that dance is not just about a few steps--it's about life (2005, PG, 105 minutes). Free admission and refreshments. Call 444-7840 for more information.   Monday, August 14 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm The Library Theatre Glue Gun Gang   Fold the pages of a book to create a doll celebrating your love of literature. Free! Adults Only. Reservations required. Call 444-7840 to register for one of three sessions, beginning August 1.   Tuesday, August 15 at 6:30 pm--Theatre Conference Room Thursday, August 17 at 10:30 am--Shakespeare Room Sunday, August 20 at 3 pm--Shakespeare Room The Library Theatre Ticket Sale Schedule    Beginning Tuesday, August 15 at 10 am: Last year's full-season subscribers may purchase a 2017-2018 full-season package.   Beginning Thursday, August 17 at 10 am: New full-season subscribers may purchase a 2017-2018 full-season package.   Beginning Friday, August 18 at 10 am: Open Sales (single and multi-show tickets)   Tickets are $27.50 each, plus processing fees. Tickets may be purchased online at TheLibraryTheatre.com or by calling 444-7888 during regular Box Office Hours (M-F, 10 am - 6 pm)  No Reading Required: Remembering Princess Diana   Mother, activist, and fashion icon, Princess Di was one of the most adored members of the British Royal Family before she died tragically in a car crash in 1997. Join us as we discuss our favorite books, movies, and more to celebrate her life and legacy. Refreshments provided. Call 444-7840 for more information.   Wednesday, August 16 at 12 pm Theatre Conference Room Trivia Night: I Love the 80s   Test your knowledge of all things 1980's and compete for prizes in our monthly trivia night. Call 444-7821 for more information.   Thursday, August 17 at 7 pm Library Plaza After Hours @ the Plaza: Bingo!   Join us for a library-themed Bingo night. Call 444-7800 for more information.   Friday, August 18 from 7 pm - 9 pm Library Plaza Ladies Day Out!   Treat yourself!  Join us for an afternoon of pampering and discovery. Attend a class or speaking session, view demonstrations, and shop our merchant's walk. The program of events will include: Women's Self Defense Class (Register here!) Keynote Speaker: Tracy James Women as Entrepreneurs: Nicole Carpenter & Whitney Wright Body Beautiful: Mary-Berkley Gaines Pure Barre Beginner Class (Register here!) Visit hooverlibrary.org/ldo2017 for schedule and registration information, or call 444-7820.   Saturday, August 19 from 11 am - 5 pm Library Plaza and Theatre Level Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group   Join us for a discussion of The Great Escape: Nine Jews Who Fled Hitler and Changed the World by Kati Marton. Call 444-7840 for more information.   Thursday, August 24 at 7 pm Shakespeare Room Write Club   Share your literary works and network with other aspiring writers. Call 444-7820 for more information.   Saturday, August 26 at 10:30 am Fitzgerald Room Timber   Birmingham duo Janet Simpson-Templin and Will Stewart combine vocal harmonies with deft guitar playing. FREE! Call 444-7821 for more information.   Sunday, August 27 at 2:30 pm Library Plaza Monday at the Movies: The Intern   Join us for a screening of The Intern (PG-13, 121 minutes) starring Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway. Free admission and refreshments! Call 444-7820 for more information.   Monday, August 28 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm The Library Theatre Hoover Public Library 200 Municipal Drive Hoover, Alabama 35216 (205) 444-7800 www.hooverlibrary.org/

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