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Blank Feature News Birmingham Public Library Patron Survey The Birmingham Public Library is in the process of developing a new strategic plan. This very important document establishes priorities for our library system and guides the provision of programs and services. Citizen input is very important to this process. For this survey, the "Library" includes the main downtown library and the 19 neighborhood branches.Please take a few moments to provide your thoughts and feedback by completing the short survey found at the following link: http://vantageassociates.com/BPL/SvyForm.asp Birmingham Public Library Storytellers Entertaining Hundreds of Children This Summer Storytellers play a vital role at the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) throughout the year, spreading the joy of reading to thousands of kids at schools, churches, and in many of the 19 libraries across the city. They are very active at many of BPL’s 500-plus summer reading programs this year. Holiday Closure All Birmingham Public Library locations will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The Birmingham Public Library wishes everyone a safe and fun 4th of July! Events & Programs Bards & Brews Open Mic at Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, July 8, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Master of Ceremonies Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins will deftly guide both novice and veteran poets through an evening of verse with topics that can include relationships, politics, social justice, and whether the skillful use of puns is an art or a science. Beer tasting will be available courtesy of Grayton Beer Company. The Murder of Jane Crow will be performing songs from their upcoming album begining at 6:30 p.m. Get in the Game...Paint Southside Branch Library, July 7, 10:30 a.m. Pratt City Branch Library, July 7, 2:00 p.m. Local artist Cherie Hunt will provide step-by-step instructions for participants to complete their very own canvas masterpiece. Limited space. Registration required. Target audience: teens. Family Fun Night Springville Road Regional Branch Library, July 11, 6:00 p.m. Join us for a night of family fun! Complete with snacks, crafts, and stories. Registration required. Visit the children’s desk or call 226-4085 to register. Resources & Classes Gifts of a Wordsmith Central Library, July 5, 6:00-7:45 p.m. Free adult poetry workshop held in the First Floor Conference Room of the Central Library. Come learn and share in a supportive environment. Handle with Care: Preserving Your Family Papers and Photographs Southside Branch Library, July 6, 10:00 a.m. There are many basic and inexpensive things you can do to ensure that your family letters, scrapbooks, and photographs are preserved for the future. This talk introduces the fundamentals of home archiving. Money Matters Workshop – Income, Savings, and Assets Central Library, July 6, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Birmingham Public Library is partnering with the Regions Institute for Financial Education at UAB to offer a series of Money Matters workshops at the Central Library on the first Wednesday of each month from July 2016 to May 2017. Please join us to take part in discussions about a variety of money management issues and learn ways to achieve your economic goals. Books & Materials Southern History Book of the Month: House Detective: A Guide to Researching Birmingham Buildings So you’ve bought a historic house—or one you think is historic. It’s old. It has interesting architecture. It’s chock-full of “vintage” details and the neighbors talk about the people who used to live there, all the way back to your great-grandparents’ time. Urban Fiction Discussion North Birmingham Regional Branch Library, July 7, 11:00 a.m. Urban fiction has become one of the most popular genres for our library patrons. Birmingham Public Library staff will provide an overview of the genre, discuss urban fiction publishers, authors, and series, and reveal ways to discover new authors you may like. Target audience: adults. Save the Date October 1-7 Eat Drink Read Write Festival http://www.bplonline.org/eatdrinkfest.aspx BPL Calendar View all library events and programs happening in every BPL location. July 1, 2016 Birmingham Public Library 2100 Park Place Birmingham, AL 35203 205-226-3600 www.bplonline.org connect with us   This e-mail was sent from Jefferson County Library Cooperative, Inc. Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.