| | | | First Thursday Fiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of The Long and Faraway Gone by 2017 Southern Voices author Lou Berney. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Thursday, January 5 at 10 am Fitzgerald Room | | | | Southern Voices Tickets On Sale!
This year's Southern Voices festival features artists Bethanne and Darius Hill; musical trio Zoe Speaks ($25); author and actress Rebecca Wells ($35); and authors Lou Berney, Chris Bohjalian, C. J. Box, Julie Cantrell, Rabia Chaudry, Mary Kubica, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Michael Farris Smith and Karen White ($40). Friday, January 6 from 8 am - 10 am ONLINE & PHONE SALES ONLY Please purchase your tickets early, as we expect to sell out. If any tickets remain, they will be available during regular Box Office hours M - F, 10 am - 6 pm. To purchase by phone, call The Library Theatre Box Office at 205-444-7888. To order a boxed lunch for the Author Conference, call East 59 Cafe at 205-518-6264 before February 17. | | | | How to Find Grants
Learn how to use the Foundation Center Cooperative database to find grants for nonprofits and individuals. Free. Reservations required. Call 444-7816 to register for one of two sessions. Saturday, January 7 at 10:30 am Sunday, January 8 at 2:30 pm Training Center | | | | Friends of the Hoover Library
Mayor Frank Brocato will give the State of the City Address at the January Friends of the Library monthly meeting. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided. Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, January 9 at 10 am Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | Helping Hands
Drop in to make newspaper rolls for a local humane society. Adults and teens welcome. Call 444-7840 for more information. Monday, January 9 from 3 pm - 8:30 pm Adult Program Room | | | | The A, B, C & Ds of Medicare
Get Simple and straightforward answers about Medicare at this educational workshop with Karen Haiflich. Call 444-7816 for more information. Tuesday, January 10 at 1 pm Adult Program Room | | | | No Reading Required: Game of Thrones
Read, watch or listen to Game of Thrones, then join us to discuss the qualities of a great leader, learn how to conquer obstacles and make the most of the opportunities in your path. Tuesday, January 10 at 7 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | Second Thursday Fiction Book Group
Skype with 2017 Southern Voices author Lou Berney and discuss his novel, The Long and Faraway Gone. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information. Thursday, January 12 at 10 am Adult Program Room | | | | Molly Ringwald--SOLD OUT!
Silver Screen star and jazz sensation Molly Ringwald performs with her band. Visit www.thelibrarytheatre.com or contact the box office at 444-7888 for ticket and waiting list information. Tickets $25 Thursday, January 12 at 7:30 pm--SOLD OUT! Friday, January 13 at 7:30 pm--SOLD OUT! The Library Theatre | | | | Craft for a Cause
Create Valentines for Children's Hospital patients. Adults and teens welcome. FREE! Call 444-7840 for more information. Friday, January 13 from 11 am - 3 pm Nonfiction Department 800s Room | | | | Purl at the Plaza with Knit & Crochet Lessons
New year, new projects! Sign up for FREE beginner's lessons and stick around to enjoy our regular monthly knitting program. Registration required for lessons only. Call 444-7821 to sign up. Knit & Crochet Lessons: Saturday, January 14 from 11 am - 1 pm Plaza Reading Room Purl at the Plaza: Saturday, January 14 from 1 pm - 5 pm
Library Plaza | | | | Sean Gaskell
Sean Gaskell plays the kora, a 21-string harp-like instrument from West Africa. FREE performance. Call 444-7821 for more information. Sunday, January 15 at 2:30 pm--Library Plaza | | | | Edison
Edison is an illuminating exploration of the complex genius of America's most famous inventor (2015, TV-PG, 112 minutes). Free admission and refreshments! Call 444-7840 for more information. Tuesday, January 17 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm
The Library Theatre | | | | Glue Gun Gang: Vision Boards
Collage your goals for 2017. Adults only. Registration required. Call 444-7840 to sign up beginning January 3. Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm
Thursday, January 19 at 10:30 am Nonfiction Department 800s Room | | | | SenoritAwesome
SenoritAwesome is a soulful & bluesy singer/songwriter who's just relocated to Birmingham from Atlanta. FREE performance. Call 444-7821 for more information. Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 pm Library Plaza | | | | Noche de PelÃcula en Español
Join us for a movie night for Spanish-speaking families (PG, 110 minutes). ¡Entrada y refrescos gratis! Call 444-7821 for more information. Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 pm The Library Theatre | | | | Insatiable Readers
Join us to learn about new nonfiction books, meet other readers, hear about library offerings and events, and enjoy a cup of coffee! Call 444-7840 for more information. Saturday, January 21 at 10:30 am Plaza Reading Room | | | | Neuroscience Cafe
Kristina Visscher, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurobiology and Karlene Ball, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, discuss "Training the Aging Brain." Presented by the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center. Monday, January 23 at 6:30 pm
Fitzgerald & Shakespare Rooms | | | | How to Find Funding for Your Education or Career Training
For those wanting to change careers or reenter the job market! Call 444-7816 for more information. Tuesday, January 24 at 10:30 am
Shakespeare Room | | | | Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal and Hysteria in 1692 Salem by Stacy Schiff. Call 444-7840 for more information. Thursday, January 26 at 7 pm
Theatre Conference Room | | | | After Hours @ the Plaza: Game Nite
Put your game face on and team up with your fellow gamers! Bring your favorite tabletop game from home or try one from the library's collection. Call 444-7821 for more information. Friday, January 27 from 7 pm - 10 pm Library Plaza | | | | Write Club
Share and network with other aspiring writers. Call 444-7820 for more information. Saturday, January 28 at 10:30 am Fitzgerald Room | | | | Agatha Christie: Queen of Crime
Celebrate the life of Dame Agatha Christie with a documentary showing of The Mystery of Agatha Christie with David Suchet at 1 pm; a discussion led by Dr. Daniel Siegel of UAB's English Department on the Influence of Agatha Christie on Crime Fiction at 2 pm; and a movie showing of Murder on the Orient Express at 2:45 pm. Call 444-7820 for more information. Saturday, January 28 from 1 pm - 5 pm The Library Theatre | | | | Monday at the Movies: Singin' in the Rain
Join us for Singin' in the Rain, a spoof of the turmoil that afflicted the movie industry in the late 1920s when movies went from silent to sound (G, 103 minutes). Free admission and refreshments! Call 444-7820 for more information. Monday, January 30 at 2 pm and 6:30 pm The Library Theatre | | | | Stock Market 101
Learn the basics about the stock market and how it works. Presented by UAB's Dr. Stephanie Yates. Call 444-7840 for more information.
Monday, January 30 at 6:30 pm Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms | | | | |
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