Wednesday, October 30, 2013

This Month's Adult Events From the Hoover Library

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Adult English Classes
Veterans Reception
Friends of Hoover Public Library
Monday @ the Movies: Midway
Flag Folding Ceremonies
Learn to Use Your NOOK!
Veterans' Benefits Program
Helping Hands: Holiday Mail for Heroes
Learn @ the Plaza: The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II
First Thursday Fiction Book Club: Defending Jacob
Purl @ the Plaza
Global Cuisine @ the Plaza: Moroccan
Daytime Nonfiction Book Group: Horse Soldiers
Second Thursday Fiction Book Club: Mission to Paris
Playing @ the Plaza: Sue Scrofa
Write Club Presents-
Subliminal Muse: Write What You Hear
Sweet Honey in the Rock--SOLD OUT
Instrumentalists @ the Plaza: Jason Bailey
Straight Talk about Long-Term Care Planning
Helping Hands
No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group
Glue Gun Gang: Candy Topiary
Special Movie Showing: The Hunger Games
After Hours @ the Plaza:
The Legendary Pineapple Skinners
Frugalistics: Coupon Swap
Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Cafe!
Adult English Classes

Join us every Tuesday for basic and intermediate level English instruction. Classes are free and no registration is required. Call 444-7820 for information.

Tuesday November 5, 12, & 19 at 6:30 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms

Veterans Reception

Join us as we kick off Thank A Vet! Week with a reception honoring veterans. Call 444-7821 for information.

Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 pm--Library Plaza

Friends of Hoover Public Library

Jeanne Averhart, recorder player, will present music to honor all veterans. Refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Call 444-7840 for information.

Monday, November 4 at 10:00 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms

Monday @ the Movies: Midway

Join us for our special Veterans Week movie showing: Midway (PG, 132 min.). Free admission and refreshments. Call
444-7820 for more information.

Monday, November 4 at 2:00 pm & 6:30 pm--The Library Theatre

Flag Folding Ceremonies

Join us for flag folding ceremonies all week in front of the library. Call 444-7820 for information.

Monday, November 4 - Friday, November 8 at 4:45 pm

Learn to Use Your NOOK!

Barnes & Noble staff provide free training on different NOOKs. Call 444-7820 for information.

Monday, November 4--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
6:30 pm: NOOK Simple Touch Class
7:30 pm: NOOK HD/HD+ Class

Veterans' Benefits Program

A seminar about VA benefits for veterans and their families. Presented by the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs and Birmingham's VA Medical Center. Reservations required. Call 444-7816 to register.

Tuesday, November 5 at 10:00 am--Adult Programming Room

Helping Hands: Holiday Mail for Heroes

Stop by the Nonfiction desk and add a personal message to a holiday card which will be donated to this annual Red Cross project. Call 444-7840 for information.

Wednesday, November 6, All Day--Nonfiction Department

Learn @ the Plaza: The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II

Join us for a fascinating lecture by Catherine Heinzerling. Call 444-7821 for information.

Wednesday, November 6 at 12:30 pm--Library Plaza

First Thursday Fiction Book Club: Defending Jacob

Join us for a discussion of Defending Jacob by William Landay. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for information.

Thursday, November 7 at 10:00 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms

Purl @ the Plaza

Bring your yarn to knit, crochet or embroider as you enjoy the company of other fiber enthusiasts. Call 444-7821 for information.

Saturday, November 9 at 3:00 pm--Library Plaza

Global Cuisine @ the Plaza: Moroccan

Enjoy and experience different cultures through Coffee-ol-ogy Cafe's culinary presentations. FREE samples. Call 444-7821 for information.

Sunday, November 10 at 2:30 pm--Library Plaza

Daytime Nonfiction Book Group: Horse Soldiers

Join us as we discuss Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of U.S. Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan by Doug Stanton. Call 444-7816.

Tuesday, November 12 at 10:30 am--Adult Programming Room

Second Thursday Fiction Book Club: Mission to Paris

Join us as we discuss Mission to Paris by Alan Furst. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for information.

Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms

Playing @ the Plaza: Sue Scrofa

Featured on A Prairie Home Companion and WBHM, Sue Scrofa's delightful indie-pop is sure to charm with its mesmerizing melodies and angelic vocals. Free performance. Call 444-7821 for more information.

Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 pm--Library Plaza

Write Club Presents-
Subliminal Muse: Write What You Hear

Laura Hayden, author of 12 novels ranging from mystery and romantic suspense to fantasy and paranormal, will present a program on how music can influence writing. Call 444-7820 for information.

Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 am--Library Plaza

Sweet Honey in the Rock--SOLD OUT

The subject of two PBS documentaries and multiple Grammy nominations and awards, this African-American a capella ensemble continues to uplift and instill joy in the lives they touch. Visit www.thelibrarytheatre.com or call the box office at 444-7888 for more information.

Saturday, November 16 at 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm--The Library Theatre
Tickets $25--SOLD OUT

Instrumentalists @ the Plaza: Jason Bailey

Join us for an afternoon with mandolin virtuoso Jason Bailey who plays in a variety of styles including bluegrass, Celtic and swing jazz. Free performance. Call 444-7821 for information.

Sunday, November 17 at 2:30 pm--Library Plaza

Straight Talk about Long-Term Care Planning

Let Alabama's NBC 13 Certified Financial Planner Scott Cole help you find answers about long-term care. Reservations required. Call 444-7816 to register.

Monday, November 18 at 7:00 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms

Helping Hands

Help make newspaper rolls that will be donated to a local humane society. Teens and adults welcome. Call 444-7840 for information.

Tuesday, November 19 at 2:30 pm--Adult Programming Room

No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group

Join us to share a recently read nonfiction title in this month's genre: Early American History. Call 444-7840 for information.

Wednesday, November 20 at 10:30 am--Adult Programming Room

Glue Gun Gang: Candy Topiary

Make a whimsical candy topiary to display on your holiday table. Adults only. Reservations required. Call 444-7840 to register.

Thursday, November 21 at 10:30 am & 2:30 pm--Adult Programming Room

Special Movie Showing: The Hunger Games

Missed seeing The Hunger Games in theatres or want to catch up before seeing Catching Fire? Join us for a free showing. Refreshments provided. (2012, PG-13, 142 min.)

Thursday, November 21 at 6:00 pm--The Library Theatre

After Hours @ the Plaza:
The Legendary Pineapple Skinners

Join us for hot New Orleans jazz from one of Birmingham's best local bands. For ticket information, visit www.thelibrarytheatre.com or call the box office at 444-7888.

Friday, November 22 at 8:00 pm--Library Plaza
Tickets: $12.50

Frugalistics: Coupon Swap

Bring coupons you don't need and swap for ones you do. Call 444-7840 for information.

Tuesday, November 26 at 2:30 pm--Adult Programming Room

Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Cafe!

Breakfast, lunch and dinner! Coffee and desserts! Located on the Library Plaza.

November's Global Cuisine, Moroccan, features:

  • Harira
  • Moroccan Pizza
  • Olive Lemon Chicken with Vegetable Couscous
  • Date and Spice Cake

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Phone: 205-987-0176

 
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Monday, October 28, 2013

MakingCents - Resources to help your money grow

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MakingCents is a program made possible through Smart investing@your library®, a partnership between the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. It offers a number of resources both print and online as well as seminars and programs to assist anyone seeking to understand smart investing practices and to help people find ways to make the most of their money.

MakingCents is a free program provided by select public libraries in Birmingham and Jefferson and Shelby counties. It provides unbiased information to help people of all ages, economic circumstances and cultural backgrounds make good financial decisions and plan for the future.

YOUR LIBRARY - helping you make smart financial decisions for day-to-day money matters and long term investing.

BOOKS - ONLINE RESOURCES - SEMINARS

November Events
Dolores Hydock, Dr. Andreas Rauterkus, Dr. Robert Tufts & Dr. Stephanie Yates
Dolores Hydock, Dr. Andreas Rauterkus, Dr. Robert Tufts & Dr. Stephanie Yates

Robert Tufts - Estate Planning
When: Fri Nov 1, 2013 10:00am to 11:00am
Where:Trussville Senior Center
Description:Auburn University professor Dr. Robert Tufts will present information about wills, trusts, probate and other estate planning topics. Sponsored by Trussville Public Library

Joseph Dees - To Your Credit
When: Tue Nov 5, 2013 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Springville Road Regional Library

On the Money: Saving for College with Ruth Brock
When: Tue Nov 5, 2013 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Albert L. Scott Public Library - Alabaster

Credit, Loans & Credit/Debit Cards
When: Wed Nov 6, 2013 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Description: Presented by The Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama

Dr. Stephanie Yates - Families & Finance
When: Thu Nov 7, 2013 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Homewood Public Library

Estate Planning with Jay Greene
When: Sat Nov 9, 2013 10:00am to 11:00am
Where: Albert L. Scott Public Library - Alabaster

Protect Yourself From Identity Theft - Ruth Brock
When: Tue Nov 12, 2013 10:00am to 11:00am
Where: Brighton Senior Center
Description: Sponsored by Bessemer Library

Dr. Andreas Rauterkus - Saving & Investing
When: Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: Birmingham Public Library Central, Arrington Auditorium

Families & Finance - Dr. Stephanie Yates
When: Mon Nov 18, 2013 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Bessemer Public Library

Su Dinero, Su Vida
When: Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:45pm to 6:45pm
Where: Parnell Memorial Library - Montevallo

Protect Yourself from Fraud
When: Wed Nov 27 10:00am to 11:00am
Where: Albert L. Scott Public Library - Alabaster

MakingCents - Resources to help your money grow and Smart investing@your library® series, a partnership between the ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

MakingCents
 
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Spooky Tales on the Spooky Trail

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Fri, Oct 25, 6:30- 8:30pm. 2nd Annual Spooky Tales on the Spooky Trail: A Halloween event for everyone ... brave enough to attend!

Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest
1221 Montgomery Highway
205.978.0155

 
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Friday, October 18, 2013

30 Hour Post and 60 Hour Pre-License

Hi,

We have just posted our next 1 week 30 hour Post License class and also our next 60 Hour Pre-License class.

Get your real estate license FAST: 60 Hour Pre-License over 10 days (that's just 2 weeks) starts on Monday, January 27th, 2014 and runs Monday thru Friday for 2 weeks.

Get your 30 Hour Post License class in NOW: 5 day Post License Class begins on Monday November 11th and end on Friday November 15th. Just 1 week!

Enroll for either class now at: http://BirminghamRealEstateSchool.com

Feel free to call me at 205-369-8689 if you have questions.

See you in class,
Mike Carraway
RESI
Admin

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Discover eBooks & More from your Library. Visit the Digital Bookmobile

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The Digital Bookmobile National Tour will showcase the free e-book download service from Birmingham Public Library's Central location at 2100 Park Place on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Birmingham Public Library to Host Digital Bookmobile National Tour Event

 
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Friday, October 4, 2013

An evening with Amy Stewart, author of "The Drunken Botanist"

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An evening with Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist. Fri Oct 25 6:30-7:30 p.m. $20 per person, Birmingham Botanical Gardens - Lecture Hall. Books will be available for purchase that evening and before from Leaf and Petal at The Gardens.

The Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham, AL 35223
205-414-3950

 
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