Summer Reading Kickoff at Veterans Park

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Stories about the Nature of the South at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

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Norman Westberg // Iron Giant Percussion // Davis-Hickox Duo at Hoover Library

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#TheGreatGive May 17-18, 2016

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10, 9, 8 ... Only 8 days until the Great Give kick-off! For the third consecutive year, members of the Jefferson County public libraries are raising funds in support of our libraries. Beginning at 9 a.m. CDT, May 17, and continuing until 12 p.m. CDT, May 18, JCLC will host The Great Give, an online giving event. Last year, JCLC raised more than $19,750 to support important programs. With your help, the Great Give will continue to make a difference in the future of our libraries by raising additional funds for the delivery service, the catalog, and internet access. Visit http://www.razoo.com/story/The-Great-Give-2016 to learn more about The Great Give, and don't forget to follow JCLC on Facebook and Twitter. When you post, use #TheGreatGive and you will be entered into a drawing for an e-reader. Tell us why you are a "Van Fan." Jefferson County Library Cooperative is a non-profit 501c3 organization; so all donations will be tax-deductible. Your support is very important to each of YOUR 40 libraries in Jefferson County!   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.

Birmingham Public Library Newsletter

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Blank Feature News Library Board Challenges Staff to Develop Innovative Programs In an effort to help staff provide cool and innovative public programs, the Birmingham Public Library Board is paying it forward. At its March 2016 board meeting, the group adopted a recommendation from the Advocacy, Fundraising, and Development Committee to establish an award program for staff. The award will provide up to two $50 stipends to each Birmingham Public Library location to sponsor an innovative program. The funds should assist staff in bringing new ideas to the library or provide extra support to existing programs. In order to qualify, staff should submit a brief paragraph or two explaining to the board how they will use the funds. Submissions are due by the 15th of each month. ...Read More Events & Programs 2nd Annual Community Yard Sale Benefit 3916 Clairmont Avenue, Birmingham, 35222 (former V. Richards parking lot), May 7, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This is a benefit for the Birmingham Public Library Foundation and the Merchant's Association for Forest Park & South Avondale Events (Movies at Avondale Park, etc). Live music, and food available for purchase. ...Read More Bards & Brews Poetry Slam Central Library, May 6, 6:30 p.m. Birmingham Public Library's popular Bards & Brews poetry performance/beer tasting series returns with a poetry slam. The event will feature free craft beer sampling provided by Yellowhammer Brewing. The J. Clyde will handle the pouring. ...Read More Neuroscience Cafe: The Reading Brain and Its Role in Autism Avondale Regional Branch Library, May 10, 6:30 p.m. Welcome to Neuroscience Cafe, where UAB experts in the neurosciences present topics, create discussion, and answer questions for the community. This program is presented by Rajesh Kana, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Cognition, Brain, and Autism Lab. ...Read More Resources & Classes 7 Ways to Secure Your Business Data Central Library, May 9, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Seminar presenters will be veteran mentors from the Birmingham chapter of SCORE, a national nonprofit comprised of volunteers willing to share their business knowledge and experience with prospective entrepreneurs and small business owners. Registration is required. ...Read More Computer Skills Development Class Inglenook Branch Library, May 11, 10:30 a.m. A series of lessons ranging from keyboarding basics to troubleshooting tips and shutdown procedures will be taught followed by an assignment to test students’ progress and knowledge learned. Contact the Inglenook Library at 205-849-8739 to register. Limited availability. ...Read More Central Library Hosting Jefferson County Hiring Process Workshops, May-July 2016 The Central Library is hosting three free workshops from May through July that will cover the process of applying for Jefferson County jobs, and how to master pre-employment tests, including oral interviews. ...Read More Books & Materials Public Libraries Abundant Source of Professional Development Resources A few weeks ago, I attended the Public Library Association (PLA) conference in Denver, Colorado. The experience was enriching and reaffirmed the passion that I have as a librarian and the impact that I would like to make in the community that I serve. I attended several sessions and interacted with librarians from all over the country and from unique libraries. ...Read More NBA Playoffs The NBA Playoffs are well underway. The first round has proven how strong the competition is among the teams this season. In fact, four of the eight teams in the Eastern Conference finished with the same regular season record (Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte). ...Read More Save the Date May 16, 2016 First day of summer reading signup June 6, 2016 Life in 1916 Springville Road Regional Branch Library BPL Calendar View all library events and programs happening in every BPL location. May 6, 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.