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Sunday November 1, 2009 - Monday November 30, 2009			Go To Top
		Thanks for Being Our Patrons Drawing
		Check out one adult book or audiobook and enter for a chance to win a small prize.
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Library
Sunday November 1, 2009 - Thursday December 31, 2009			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Digging out of the Great Depression
		Contact: Linda Wilson 205 226 3746 lwilson@bham.lib.al.us
		A photographic and archival exhibit of federal programs at work during the Great Depression and their impact on the Birmingham area. http://www.bplonline.org
		Location: BPL-Central Library, 4th Floor Gallery
Monday November 2, 2009 - Friday November 20, 2009			Go To Top
	9:00 AM	Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive
		Contact: Denise Ford 205-226-4089 dford@bham.lib.al.us
		Bring your non-perisahble goods to the front desk. Donations will be given to a local charity.
		Location: BPL-West End Branch Library
Friday November 20, 2009			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Storytime - Holocaust Stories
		Contact: Marti Ball 849-8739 mball@bham.lib.al.us
		This week we’ll here of tales From those who did prevail Against Nazis and many woes. These are extraordinary heroes
		Location: BPL-Inglenook Branch Library

	9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Storytime - Holocaust Stories
		Contact: Marti Ball 849-8739 mball@bham.lib.al.us
		This week we’ll here of tales From those who did prevail Against Nazis and many woes. These are extraordinary heroes
		Location: BPL-Inglenook Branch Library

	10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Preschool Storytime
		Contact: William Darby 205-591-4944 wdarby@bham.lib.al.us
		Preschool Storytime - Every F, 10:45 a.m. Preschool storytime with Ms. Cass. Stories, songs, games, and fun for everyone. Daycare groups welcome.
		Location: BPL-Eastwood Branch Library
Saturday November 21, 2009			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	NACA
		Contact: Candice Parnell 205-942-8111
		Location: BPL - Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Family Movie
		Remember. Understand. Demand. Yearn.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle

	2:30 PM - 6:00 PM	The Powerhouse of Praise Church
		Contact: Latonya Hollins 422-4175
		Location: BPL-Central Library, First Floor Conference Room
Monday November 23, 2009			Go To Top
		Tot Time with Ms. Eve
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. Includes stories, songs, craft, and snack. Contact the Avondale Youth Department for program times. 24-hour advance registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Hope
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

Tuesday November 24, 2009			Go To Top
	4:00 PM	Grub Down
		Contact: 205-226-4085
		Uniquely Ours - Springville Road Pet Menagerie. Enjoy our exotic pets and learn about pet care for these critters.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Wii Play
		Contact: mslater@bham.lib.al.us
		Wii will be Playing Tuesday afternoons after school. Wii have lots of games and Wii always have FUN!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	4:30 PM	TeenTime
		Contact: 205-226-4083
		We ALWAYS have time for teens. Check our Springville Road program calendar for scheduled events.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Wednesday November 25, 2009			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Storytime - Thanksgiveing
		Contact: 226-4085
		Thanksgiving means love and patience, Stories of gratitude and remembrance. So, we’ll remind dad to not be pokey About carving up that yummy turkey.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Toddler Tales
		Contact: Smithfield Staff 205-324-8428
		Storytime for toddlers including songs, crafts, snacks and fun.
		Location: BPL-Smithfield Branch Library

	4:30 PM	Grub-down
		Contact: jlacanski@bham.lib.al.us
		Have you ever watched a Turtle chase it's dinner? Have you felt a Hedgehog's stickers or fed a carrot to a bunny? Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never had the chance for before. But, be careful ~ you might just learn something!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch ~ Youth Zoo-brary

	4:30 PM	Wonder Wednesdays
		Contact: 226-4085
		All ages have a special treat - a movie, a game, a craft, OR an activity. It's never the same old thing.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium
Saturday November 28, 2009			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle

	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Annual Christmas Celebration
		Contact: Smithfield Staff 205-324-8428
		Join in on our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremoney. Games, arts and crafts will be provided.
		Location: BPL-Smithfield Branch Library
Monday November 30, 2009			Go To Top
		Tot Time with Ms. Eve
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. Includes stories, songs, craft, and snack. Contact the Avondale Youth Department for program times. 24-hour advance registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Foundation Meeting
		Contact: Jennifer Neely 226-3619
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Fourth Floor Board Room
Tuesday December 1, 2009 - Thursday December 31, 2009			Go To Top
		Read A New Book Month
		Contact: Marie Nash 592-2082 amnash@bham.lib.al.us
		Read A New Book Month – Dec. 1-30. Celebrate Read a New Book Month by trying something different. Not sure what to read? Come by and checkout our display and join the Bestsellers Club.

Tuesday December 1, 2009			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Tot Time
		Contact: Ramona Jett 699-5962 rjett@bham.lib.al.us
		Come sing and play with Ms. Ramona and listen to a story. Take home a craft to do! All pre-schoolers and their parents/grandparents welcome!
		Location: Leeds Library - Meeting Room

	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	African American Names
		Contact: Smithfield Library Staff 205-324-8428
		African Names Excite the Tongue. Askhari Hodar, PH.D., author of the African Book of Names, speaks about the art and science of African names.
		Location: BPL-Smithfield Branch Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
		Join us for our annual holiday tree lighting. Light refreshments will be served.
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	4:00 PM	Grub Down
		Contact: 205-226-4085
		Uniquely Ours - Springville Road Pet Menagerie. Enjoy our exotic pets and learn about pet care for these critters.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Wii Play
		Contact: mslater@bham.lib.al.us
		Wii will be Playing Tuesday afternoons after school. Wii have lots of games and Wii always have FUN!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	4:30 PM	TeenTime
		Contact: 205-226-4083
		We ALWAYS have time for teens. Check our Springville Road program calendar for scheduled events.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Wednesday December 2, 2009			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Storytime - Red they Said
		Contact: 226-4085
		We think enough can never be said About that feisty, fiery color red And hear tales about paper dragons And even one peculiar little red lemon
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Toddler Tales
		Contact: Smithfield Staff 205-324-8428
		Storytime for toddlers including songs, crafts, snacks and fun.
		Location: BPL-Smithfield Branch Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Alabama School of Fine Arts Jazz Band
		Join us for a wonderful concert by the talented students from the Alabama School of Fine Arts. It’s always fun! [Brown Bag Lunch Programs]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Alabama School of Fine Arts Jazz Band
		Join us for a wonderful concert by the talented students from the Alabama School of Fine Arts. It’s always fun! [BPL Brown Bag Lunch Programs]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	4:30 PM	ArtKids
		Contact: 226-4085
		Especially for 3rd-5th grades. This is an art adventure using children's literature. Children learn different art techniques and different ways of focusing on a subject. FUN!
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	4:30 PM	Grub-down
		Contact: jlacanski@bham.lib.al.us
		Have you ever watched a Turtle chase it's dinner? Have you felt a Hedgehog's stickers or fed a carrot to a bunny? Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never had the chance for before. But, be careful ~ you might just learn something!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch ~ Youth Zoo-brary


	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Get Back On Your Feet American
		Contact: Smithfield Library Staff 205-324-8428
		Come and share a book discussion by Dr. Noah St. John founder of "The Sucess Clinic".
		Location: BPL-Smithfield Branch Library
Thursday December 3, 2009			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	9:30 AM	Time for Tales
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Preschool storytime with stories, songs, and lots of fun! Group registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Storytime Fun
		Contact: East Ensley Staff 787-1928
		Join the story tellers for a hour of fun with books.
		Location: BPL-East Ensley Branch Library

	10:00 AM	Crafting with Rochelle
		Contact: 205-226-4082
		Join Ms. Rochelle as she creates something amazing with you!
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	10:30 AM	RingMaster of Storytimes
		Coming with his fabulous tales, songs, games and antics is the Master of all Storytimes! He will keep you spellbound with his amazing acts. Don't miss the fun. All ages are welcome.
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	4:00 PM	Arts and Crafts for Kids
		We will draw, paint, craft - or in some other creative way - enjoy the afternoon with Master Craftsman, T. Young!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library, Youth Department

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	BPL@Night presents Dr. Rosephanye Dunn Powell
		Contact: Sandi Lee 226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Dr. Rosephanye Dunn Powell has been hailed as one of the premier women composers of choral music. An accomplished singer and choral instructor at Auburn University, Dr. Powell will present selections from her new CD, Motherless Child. She has taken traditional spirituals and given them a mix of R&B, urban, gospel and jazz feel. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and song! http://www.bplonline.org/programs [BPL @ Night]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium
Friday December 4, 2009			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Storytime - RED
		Contact: Marti Ball 849-8739 mball@bham.lib.al.us
		We think enough can never be said About that feisty, fiery color red And hear tales about paper dragons And even one peculiar little red lemon
		Location: BPL-Inglenook Branch Library

	9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Storytime - RED
		Contact: Marti Ball 849-8739 mball@bham.lib.al.us
		We think enough can never be said About that feisty, fiery color red And hear tales about paper dragons And even one peculiar little red lemon
		Location: BPL-Inglenook Branch Library

	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Barbie Showcase & Fun Facts
		Contact: Saundra Ross 205-592-2082 sross@bham.lib.al.us
		Ms.Saundra will share her collection of barbies and discuss fun facts, books, and barbie lingo! Please join us for this fun event!
		Location: BPL-North Avondale Library, Youth Area


	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Cookies and More
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		If you do a search on the library kids' catalog, you will discover there are over 240 books about "cookies." In honor of National Cookie Day, join us for an afternoon of cookie designing fun.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department
Saturday December 5, 2009			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	NACA
		Contact: Candice Parnell 205-942-8108
		Location: BPL - Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Sunday December 6, 2009			Go To Top
	3:00 PM	Holiday Celebration
		Contact: 226-4082
		Our Open House with a very Special Guest.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Monday December 7, 2009			Go To Top
		Tot Time with Ms. Eve
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. Includes stories, songs, craft, and snack. Contact the Avondale Youth Department for program times. 24-hour advance registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Star Light Star Bright
		Contact: Denise Ford 205-226-4089 dford@bham.lib.al.us
		You're invited to join in with the staff for our annual Christmas tree lighting. Bring a friend and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.
		Location: BPL-West End Meeting Room

	6:30 PM	Chicks with Sticks
		Contact: (205)226-4083
		Do you have a knotty problem with yarn? Is your stick the culprit? Learn more with us.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	6:30 PM	North Bham Community Holiday Celebration
		Come be a part of the Community fun! There will be stories for the children and goodies for everyone. This is a part of the North Bham Merchants' Holiday Celebration, which includes the Lighting of the Community Tree and other entertainment.
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library
Tuesday December 8, 2009			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Life Lines
		Location: BPL-Smithfield Branch Library

	4:00 PM	Grub Down
		Contact: 205-226-4085
		Uniquely Ours - Springville Road Pet Menagerie. Enjoy our exotic pets and learn about pet care for these critters.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Children's Department


	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Wii Play
		Contact: mslater@bham.lib.al.us
		Wii will be Playing Tuesday afternoons after school. Wii have lots of games and Wii always have FUN!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	4:30 PM	TeenTime
		Contact: 205-226-4083
		We ALWAYS have time for teens. Check our Springville Road program calendar for scheduled events.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Wednesday December 9, 2009			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Storytime - Christmas in the Wintertime
		Contact: 226-4085
		Santa and bells that jingle, jingle Snow and icicles that dangle, dangle Winter stories we’re set to hear About Rudolph and other reindeer
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Toddler Tales
		Contact: Smithfield Staff 205-324-8428
		Storytime for toddlers including songs, crafts, snacks and fun.
		Location: BPL-Smithfield Branch Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	A Christmas Memory featuring Dolores Hydock
		The holiday season does not begin until you see Dolores Hydock present Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory. Join us for our annual holiday treat and get the season in full swing! [Brown Bag Lunch Programs]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Christmas Craft
		Contact: Denise Ford 205-226-4089 dford@bham.lib.al.us
		Show how much you care, be creative and make a beautiful christmas craft for someone special. Supplies provided.
		Location: BPL-West End Meeting Room

	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Christmas Party
		Contact: East Ensley Staff 787-1928
		Get in the holiday spirit at our annual Christmas party.
		Location: BPL-East Ensley Branch Library

	4:30 PM	Grub-down
		Contact: jlacanski@bham.lib.al.us
		Have you ever watched a Turtle chase it's dinner? Have you felt a Hedgehog's stickers or fed a carrot to a bunny? Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never had the chance for before. But, be careful ~ you might just learn something!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch ~ Youth Zoo-brary

	4:30 PM	Wonder Wednesdays
		Contact: 226-4085
		All ages have a special treat - a movie, a game, a craft, OR an activity. It's never the same old thing.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium
Thursday December 10, 2009			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	9:30 AM	Time for Tales
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Preschool storytime with stories, songs, and lots of fun! Group registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department


	9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Storytime Fun
		Contact: East Ensley Staff 787-1928
		Join the story tellers for a hour of fun with books.
		Location: BPL-East Ensley Branch Library

	10:30 AM	RingMaster of Storytimes
		Coming with his fabulous tales, songs, games and antics is the Master of all Storytimes! He will keep you spellbound with his amazing acts. Don't miss the fun. All ages are welcome.
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Catch A Christmas Flick
		Contact: Denise Ford 205-226-4089 dford@bham.lib.al.us
		Calling all kids! Check it out,we got the movie if you got the time. Snacks served.
		Location: BPL-West End Meeting Room

	8:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Bord Work Session
		Contact: Jennifer Neely 226-3619
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Fourth Floor Board Room
Friday December 11, 2009			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Storytime - Christmas/Winter Themed
		Contact: Marti Ball 849-8739 mball@bham.lib.al.us
		Santa and bells that jingle, jingle Snow and icicles that dangle, dangle Winter stories we’re set to hear About Rudolph and other reindeer
		Location: BPL-Inglenook Branch Library
Friday December 11, 2009 - Friday December 25, 2009			Go To Top
	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Holiday Classics Showtime!
		Contact: Marie Nash 592-2082 amnash@bham.lib.al.us
		Relax from the holiday hustle and join us for popcorn and a movie.
		Location: BPL-North Avondale Library
Friday December 11, 2009			Go To Top
	6:30 PM	Deck the Halls
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Join us for a night of tree lighting, caroling with Mark Seymour, crafting, and cookie fun. There's lots of holiday cheer for everyone.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Library, Youth Department
Saturday December 12, 2009			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Birmingham Genealogical Society
		Contact: Jason Kirby 205-226-3665
		Location: BPL - Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Let's Play Chess
		Contact: Andrei T. Jones 205-226-4016 ajones@bham.lib.al.us
		Let's have fun playing chess.

	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Let's Play Chess
		Contact: Andrei T. Jones 205-226-4016 ajones@bham.lib.al.us
		Let's have fun playing chess.

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Birmingham Genealogical Society Meeting
		Contact: (205) 226-3665
		Interested in family history? You'll meet kindred spirits in the Birmingham Genealogical Society. For more information, visit the society's website at http://www.birminghamgenealogy.org/ No guest speaker---Annual Tea. Come and join us for a relaxing and enjoyable social event.
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle

Sunday December 13, 2009			Go To Top
	2:00 PM	Super Santa Sunday
		Contact: 205-226-4028 jlacanski@bham.lib.al.ua
		Pictures with Santa! Games and goodies! Make your Holiday a little brighter with a Fun Family Day and a PROFESSIONAL picture of the Little Ones with Santa Claus!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	African-American Genealogy Study Group
		Contact: Jason Kirby 205-226-3665
		Location: BPL - Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Free Genealogy Classes
		Contact: (205) 226-3665
		The staff of the Southern History department discuss how to begin genealogical research. [BPL Beginning Genealogy Classes]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Southern History Department

	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Birmingham African-American Genealogy Study Group Meeting
		Contact: (205) 226-3665
		"Assisting African-Americans in family research" Christmas party!
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Birmingham African-American Genealogy Study Group Meeting
		Contact: (205) 226-3665
		"Assisting African-Americans in family research" Christmas party!
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium
Tuesday December 15, 2009			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Tot Time
		Contact: Ramona Jett 699-5962 rjett@bham.lib.al.us
		Come sing and play with Ms. Ramona and listen to a story. Take home a craft to do! All pre-schoolers and their parents/grandparents welcome!
		Location: Leeds Library - Meeting Room

	4:00 PM	Grub Down
		Contact: 205-226-4085
		Uniquely Ours - Springville Road Pet Menagerie. Enjoy our exotic pets and learn about pet care for these critters.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Wii Play
		Contact: mslater@bham.lib.al.us
		Wii will be Playing Tuesday afternoons after school. Wii have lots of games and Wii always have FUN!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Neighborhood Meeting
		Contact: Jackson Helms Smith 205-746-6007
		Location: BPL - Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	6:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Empowerment Workshop
		Contact: Andrei T. Jones 205-226-4016 ajones@bham.lib.al.us
		Eric Jones of Kingdom Investment, LLC will speak on how to empower yourself, be your own boss, and make your own money. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: BPL-Five Points West Regional Branch Library Auditorium

	6:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Empowerment Workshop
		Contact: Andrei T. Jones 205-226-4016 ajones@bham.lib.al.us
		Eric Jones of Kingdom Investment, LLC will speak on how to empower yourself, be your own boss, and make your own money. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: BPL-Five Points West Regional Branch Library Auditorium
Wednesday December 16, 2009			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Storytime - Stories to Tell Your Teddy
		Contact: 226-4085
		Where, oh where, is my teddy bear? Is he between books or under a chair? Is he listening to stories in the woods? Is he at a picnic in the neighborhood?
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium


	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Toddler Tales
		Contact: Smithfield Staff 205-324-8428
		Storytime for toddlers including songs, crafts, snacks and fun.
		Location: BPL-Smithfield Branch Library

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Musical Magic
		Dr. Anthony Pattin, Professor of Music at the University of Montevallo and Director of Music at Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church, will present a diverse program of music performed on the piano. Come and enjoy the artistry of this talented and gifted pianist. [Brown Bag Lunch Programs]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	3:15 PM - 5:15 PM	After School Movie
		Contact: East Ensley Staff 787-1928
		Have fun at our Holiday-themed movie Light refreshments will be served
		Location: BPL-East Ensley Branch Library

	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Holiday Craft Day
		Contact: Marie Nash 592-2082 amnash@bham.lib.al.us
		Join us as we create wonderful holiday crafts and sweet treats.
		Location: BPL-North Avondale Library, Youth Area

	4:30 PM	CultureKids
		Contact: 226-4085
		Especially for 3rd-5th grades. Cultural exploration. Discover a new country, a new time period, a new ethnic group. Learn about the wider world and have FUN.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	4:30 PM	Grub-down
		Contact: jlacanski@bham.lib.al.us
		Have you ever watched a Turtle chase it's dinner? Have you felt a Hedgehog's stickers or fed a carrot to a bunny? Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never had the chance for before. But, be careful ~ you might just learn something!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch ~ Youth Zoo-brary

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Primerica Financial Services
		Contact: Marcus D. Collins 205-908-9694
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Thursday December 17, 2009			Go To Top
	10:30 AM	RingMaster of Storytimes
		Coming with his fabulous tales, songs, games and antics is the Master of all Storytimes! He will keep you spellbound with his amazing acts. Don't miss the fun. All ages are welcome.
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	4:00 PM	Arts and Crafts for Kids
		We will draw, paint, craft - or in some other creative way - enjoy the afternoon with Master Craftsman, T. Young!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library, Youth Department
Friday December 18, 2009			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Storytime - Bears and Teddy Bears
		Contact: Marti Ball 849-8739 mball@bham.lib.al.us
		Where, oh where, is my teddy bear? Is he between books or under a chair? Is he listening to stories in the woods? Is he at a picnic in the neighborhood?
		Location: BPL-Inglenook Branch Library
Saturday December 19, 2009			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	NACA
		Contact: Candice Parnell 205-942-8111
		Location: BPL - Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Family Movie
		It's a Fast Train you will never forget.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium


	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Monday December 21, 2009			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Grand Canyon University
		Contact: Regina Brown 205-218-9559
		Scholarship Opportunities
		Location: BPL-Central Library, First Floor Conference Room

	6:30 PM - 7:45 PM	Reading Roadies
		Contact: 205-226-4083
		Join the Reading Roadies Book Group as we discuss our book for the month. Call to find out this month's selection.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium
Tuesday December 22, 2009			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Grand Canyon University
		Contact: Regina Brown 205-218-9559
		Scholarship Opportunities
		Location: BPL-Central Library, First Floor Conference Room

	4:00 PM	Grub Down
		Contact: 205-226-4085
		Uniquely Ours - Springville Road Pet Menagerie. Enjoy our exotic pets and learn about pet care for these critters.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Children's Department
Wednesday December 23, 2009			Go To Top
	4:30 PM	Grub-down
		Contact: jlacanski@bham.lib.al.us
		Have you ever watched a Turtle chase it's dinner? Have you felt a Hedgehog's stickers or fed a carrot to a bunny? Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never had the chance for before. But, be careful ~ you might just learn something!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch ~ Youth Zoo-brary
Saturday December 26, 2009			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Tuesday December 29, 2009			Go To Top
	4:00 PM	Grub Down
		Contact: 205-226-4085
		Uniquely Ours - Springville Road Pet Menagerie. Enjoy our exotic pets and learn about pet care for these critters.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	6:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Empowerment Workshop
		Contact: Andrei T. Jones 205-226-4016 ajones@bham.lib.al.us
		Eric Jones of Kingdom Investment, LLC will speak on how to empower yourself, be your own boss, and make your own money. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: BPL-Five Points West Regional Branch Library Auditorium

	6:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Empowerment Workshop
		Contact: Andrei T. Jones 205-226-4016 ajones@bham.lib.al.us
		Eric Jones of Kingdom Investment, LLC will speak on how to empower yourself, be your own boss, and make your own money. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: BPL-Five Points West Regional Branch Library Auditorium
Wednesday December 30, 2009			Go To Top
	4:30 PM	Grub-down
		Contact: jlacanski@bham.lib.al.us
		Have you ever watched a Turtle chase it's dinner? Have you felt a Hedgehog's stickers or fed a carrot to a bunny? Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never had the chance for before. But, be careful ~ you might just learn something!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch ~ Youth Zoo-brary
Friday January 1, 2010 - Sunday January 31, 2010			Go To Top
		Celebrate National Book Month
		Contact: Marie Nash 592-2082 amnash@bham.lib.al.us
		Checkout 3 books and Register to win a National Book Month Surprise.
		Location: BPL-North Avondale Library

Saturday January 2, 2010			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Monday January 4, 2010			Go To Top
	6:30 PM	Chicks with Sticks
		Contact: (205)226-4083
		Do you have a knotty problem with yarn? Is your stick the culprit? Learn more with us.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium
Tuesday January 5, 2010			Go To Top
	4:00 PM	Grub Down
		Contact: 205-226-4085
		Uniquely Ours - Springville Road Pet Menagerie. Enjoy our exotic pets and learn about pet care for these critters.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	4:30 PM	TeenTime
		Contact: 205-226-4083
		We ALWAYS have time for teens. Check our Springville Road program calendar for scheduled events.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Wednesday January 6, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Storytime - White and Black
		Contact: 226-4085
		New Year means that school is back. We will talk about white and black. These two colors are opposite Will make storytime quite exquisite.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	4:30 PM	ArtKids
		Contact: 226-4085
		Especially for 3rd-5th grades. This is an art adventure using children's literature. Children learn different art techniques and different ways of focusing on a subject. FUN!
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	4:30 PM	Grub-down
		Contact: jlacanski@bham.lib.al.us
		Have you ever watched a Turtle chase it's dinner? Have you felt a Hedgehog's stickers or fed a carrot to a bunny? Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never had the chance for before. But, be careful ~ you might just learn something!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch ~ Youth Zoo-brary
Friday January 8, 2010			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Storytime - White and Black
		Contact: Marti Ball 849-8739 mball@bham.lib.al.us
		New Year means that school is back. We will talk about white and black. These two colors are opposite Will make storytime quite exquisite.
		Location: BPL-Inglenook Branch Library
Saturday January 9, 2010			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Let's Play Chess
		Contact: Andrei T. Jones 205-226-4016 ajones@bham.lib.al.us
		Let's have fun playing chess.

	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Let's Play Chess
		Contact: Andrei T. Jones 205-226-4016 ajones@bham.lib.al.us
		Let's have fun playing chess.

	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Sunday January 10, 2010			Go To Top
	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Free Genealogy Classes
		Contact: (205) 226-3665
		The staff of the Southern History department discuss how to begin genealogical research. [BPL Beginning Genealogy Classes]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Southern History Department


	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Birmingham African-American Genealogy Study Group Meeting
		Contact: (205) 226-3665
		"Assisting African-Americans in family research"
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Birmingham African-American Genealogy Study Group Meeting
		Contact: (205) 226-3665
		"Assisting African-Americans in family research"
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium
Monday January 11, 2010			Go To Top
		Tot Time With Ms. Eve
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. Includes stories, songs, craft, and snack. Contact the Avondale Youth Department for program times. 24-hour advance registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	3:15 PM - 5:15 PM	After School Movie
		Contact: East Ensley Staff 787-1928
		Have fun at our afternoon movie Light refreshments will be served
		Location: BPL-East Ensley Branch Library
Tuesday January 12, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	4:00 PM	Grub Down
		Contact: 205-226-4085
		Uniquely Ours - Springville Road Pet Menagerie. Enjoy our exotic pets and learn about pet care for these critters.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Wii Play
		Contact: mslater@bham.lib.al.us
		Wii will be Playing Tuesday afternoons after school. Wii have lots of games and Wii always have FUN!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	4:30 PM	TeenTime
		Contact: 205-226-4083
		We ALWAYS have time for teens. Check our Springville Road program calendar for scheduled events.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library

	6:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Financial Couseling/Debt Solutions
		Contact: Andrei T. Jones 205-226-4016 ajones@bham.lib.al.us
		Tisha Adair from Pro credit Alabama will give financial couseling and offer debt soultions to start the new year off right. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: BPL-Five Points West Regional Branch Library Auditorium

	6:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Financial Couseling/Debt Solutions
		Contact: Andrei T. Jones 205-226-4016 ajones@bham.lib.al.us
		Tisha Adair from Pro credit Alabama will give financial couseling and offer debt soultions to start the new year off right. Everyone is welcome.
		Location: BPL-Five Points West Regional Branch Library Auditorium

	6:30 PM	Soup-er Bowl Family Fun
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		January is National Soup Month. Join us for a night of souper stories, souper songs, souper crafts, and souper laughs. Lip smackin' fun. 24-hour advance registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

Wednesday January 13, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Storytime - Kitty Tales
		Contact: 226-4085
		You have one wily Puss in Boots And folktales with familiar roots. From ancient lands we reckon, Like one little kitty that beckons.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Happy New Year with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra
		Join for a look at the Symphony’s fabulous programs happening in 2010. The year is full of surprises! [Brown Bag Lunch Programs]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	MLK Day! What’s it all about?
		Contact: Marie Nash 592-2082 amnash@bham.lib.al.us
		Come by and join the fun as we learn about Martin Luther King Jr. special day.
		Location: BPL-North Avondale Library, Youth Area

	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Movie Matinee
		Contact: Denise Ford 205-226-4089 dford@bham.lib.al.us
		Its movie time! Bring a friend.
		Location: BPL-West End Meeting Room

	4:30 PM	Grub-down
		Contact: jlacanski@bham.lib.al.us
		Have you ever watched a Turtle chase it's dinner? Have you felt a Hedgehog's stickers or fed a carrot to a bunny? Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never had the chance for before. But, be careful ~ you might just learn something!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch ~ Youth Zoo-brary

	4:30 PM	Wonder Wednesdays
		Contact: 226-4085
		All ages have a special treat - a movie, a game, a craft, OR an activity. It's never the same old thing.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium
Thursday January 14, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	9:30 AM	Time for Tales
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Preschool storytimes with stories, songs, and lots of fun for everyone! Group registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Storytime Fun
		Contact: East Ensley Staff 787-1928
		Join the story tellers for a hour of fun with books.
		Location: BPL-East Ensley Branch Library

	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Basic Computer Class
		Contact: Denise Ford 205-226-4089 dford@bham.lib.al.us
		Learn how to turn the computer on and much more! Please call to reserve your seat. Hugh Hardy instructor.
		Location: BPL-West End Meeting Room

	10:30 AM	RingMaster of Storytimes
		Coming with his fabulous tales, songs, games and antics is the Master of all Storytimes! He will keep you spellbound with his amazing acts. Don't miss the fun. All ages are welcome.
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library


	3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	WordWorld: Find the Ant
		Contact: Denise Ford 205-226-4089 dford@bham.lib.al.us
		'Find the Ant' gets players up and moving. Players are active as they pay close attention to words! Children must listen for the hidden 'ant' in different words. Let's see how many words you can find.
		Location: BPL-West End Meeting Room

	6:30 PM	Me and Blue
		Contact: 205-226-4081
		Presenting Me and Blue, a one-man show featuring the fabulous Jerry Ryan. You don't want to miss this outstanding musical presentation! Great for all ages.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Friday January 15, 2010			Go To Top
	4:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Celebrating MLK Day
		Contact: Smithfield Staff 205-324-8428
		Join with us as with learn more about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King through stories, movies, and song.
		Location: BPL-Smithfield Branch Library

	9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Storytime - Folk, Fairy Tales, tall tales and Rhymes
		Contact: Marti Ball 849-9739 mball@bham.lib.al.us
		You have one wily Puss in Boots And folktales with familiar roots. From ancient lands we reckon, Like one little kitty that beckons.
		Location: BPL-Inglenook Branch Library
Saturday January 16, 2010			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Tuesday January 19, 2010			Go To Top
	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Dr. King's Birthday Celebration
		Contact: East Ensley Staff 787-1928
		Celebrate Martin Luther King's birthday with a sweet treat! All participants will enter a drawing for a prize.
		Location: BPL-East Ensley Branch Library

	4:00 PM	Grub Down
		Contact: 205-226-4085
		Uniquely Ours - Springville Road Pet Menagerie. Enjoy our exotic pets and learn about pet care for these critters.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Wii Play
		Contact: mslater@bham.lib.al.us
		Wii will be Playing Tuesday afternoons after school. Wii have lots of games and Wii always have FUN!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	4:30 PM	TeenTime
		Contact: 205-226-4083
		We ALWAYS have time for teens. Check our Springville Road program calendar for scheduled events.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Wednesday January 20, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Storytime - More Kitty Tales
		Contact: 226-4085
		This theme has another life And won’t give any strife. Will you come to our storytimes As we read about more felines?
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Basic Fliers
		Contact: Denise Ford 205-226-4089 dford@bham.lib.al.us
		Learn how to create beautiful fliers for family and friends or that special event! Please call to reserve your seat. Jo Johnson instructor.
		Location: BPL-West End Meeting Room

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	The Real Deal on Reverse Mortgages
		Have you ever heard of a reverse mortgage? Do you know what one really is? Join us for a look at the facts about how these mortgages work and how they might be a possible alternative for older adults. [Brown Bag Lunch Programs]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium


	4:30 PM	CultureKids
		Contact: 226-4085
		Especially for 3rd-5th grades. Cultural exploration. Discover a new country, a new time period, a new ethnic group. Learn about the wider world and have FUN.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	4:30 PM	Grub-down
		Contact: jlacanski@bham.lib.al.us
		Have you ever watched a Turtle chase it's dinner? Have you felt a Hedgehog's stickers or fed a carrot to a bunny? Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never had the chance for before. But, be careful ~ you might just learn something!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch ~ Youth Zoo-brary
Thursday January 21, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	9:30 AM	Time for Tales
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Preschool storytimes with stories, songs, and lots of fun for everyone! Group registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Storytime Fun
		Contact: East Ensley Staff 787-1928
		Join the story tellers for a hour of fun with books.
		Location: BPL-East Ensley Branch Library

	10:30 AM	RingMaster of Storytimes
		Coming with his fabulous tales, songs, games and antics is the Master of all Storytimes! He will keep you spellbound with his amazing acts. Don't miss the fun. All ages are welcome.
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	4:00 PM	Arts and Crafts for Kids
		We will draw, paint, craft - or in some other creative way - enjoy the afternoon with Master Craftsman, T. Young!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library, Youth Department
Friday January 22, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Storytime - Cats and Kittens
		Contact: Marti Ball 849-8739 mball@bham.lib.al.us
		This theme has another life And won’t give any strife. Will you come to our storytimes As we read about more felines?
		Location: BPL-Inglenook Branch Library
Saturday January 23, 2010			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Birmingham Genealogical Society Meeting
		Contact: (205) 226-3665
		Interested in family history? You'll meet kindred spirits in the Birmingham Genealogical Society. For more information, visit the society's website at http://www.birminghamgenealogy.org/
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium


	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Monday January 25, 2010			Go To Top
		Tot Time With Ms. Eve
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. Includes stories, songs, craft, and snack. Contact the Avondale Youth Department for program times. 24-hour advance registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department
Tuesday January 26, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Free Genealogy Classes
		Contact: (205) 226-3665
		The staff of the Southern History department discuss how to begin genealogical research. [BPL Beginning Genealogy Classes]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Southern History Department

	4:00 PM	Grub Down
		Contact: 205-226-4085
		Uniquely Ours - Springville Road Pet Menagerie. Enjoy our exotic pets and learn about pet care for these critters.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Wii Play
		Contact: mslater@bham.lib.al.us
		Wii will be Playing Tuesday afternoons after school. Wii have lots of games and Wii always have FUN!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	4:30 PM	TeenTime
		Contact: 205-226-4083
		We ALWAYS have time for teens. Check our Springville Road program calendar for scheduled events.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Wednesday January 27, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Storytime - Winter Snows
		Contact: 226-4085
		There are many things to know About winter and falling snow As flakes fall to the ground And cover our yard all around.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	BAMA Performs– Birmingham Art Music Alliance
		The Birmingham Art Music Alliance is an autonomous nonprofit organization with the twofold mission of promoting music by Alabama composers and presenting concerts of recently created art music to communities in Birmingham and beyond. Members include local composers, professional performers, students, and enthusiasts who wish to preserve and maintain the long tradition of music as a living art form. Join us for a performance by members of this talented group. [Brown Bag Lunch Programs]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	4:30 PM	Grub-down
		Contact: jlacanski@bham.lib.al.us
		Have you ever watched a Turtle chase it's dinner? Have you felt a Hedgehog's stickers or fed a carrot to a bunny? Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never had the chance for before. But, be careful ~ you might just learn something!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch ~ Youth Zoo-brary

	4:30 PM	Grub-down
		Contact: jlacanski@bham.lib.al.us
		Have you ever watched a Turtle chase it's dinner? Have you felt a Hedgehog's stickers or fed a carrot to a bunny? Come into our weekly ZOO-brary and experience things you never had the chance for before. But, be careful ~ you might just learn something!
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch ~ Youth Zoo-brary

	4:30 PM	Wonder Wednesdays
		Contact: 226-4085
		All ages have a special treat - a movie, a game, a craft, OR an activity. It's never the same old thing.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium
Thursday January 28, 2010			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Time for Tales
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Preschool storytimes with stories, songs, and lots of fun for everyone! Group registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department


	9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Storytime Fun
		Contact: East Ensley Staff 787-1928
		Join the story tellers for a hour of fun with books.
		Location: BPL-East Ensley Branch Library

	10:30 AM	RingMaster of Storytimes
		Coming with his fabulous tales, songs, games and antics is the Master of all Storytimes! He will keep you spellbound with his amazing acts. Don't miss the fun. All ages are welcome.
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Super Why Says: Opposites
		Contact: Denise Ford 205-226-4089 dford@bham.lib.al.us
		Whatever Super Why says, all players should act out the Opposite of what s/he says. Remember, if Super Why doesn't say 'Super Why says' before the word, the player is out. Parents join in and have fun with your child as s/he learn listening skills and new words. Ages 5-12
		Location: BPL-West End Meeting Room

	4:00 PM	Teen Talk
		Contact: mslater@bham.lib.al.us
		All teens are invited to this special afternoon of sharing with light refreshments.
		Location: BPL-North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Alzheimer's Care Givers Group
		Contact: East Ensley Staff 787-1928
		Information and support for the angels who care for friends and loved ones with Alzheimer's.
		Location: BPL-East Ensley Branch Library
Friday January 29, 2010			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Storytime - Snow and Winter
		Contact: Marti Ball 849-8739 mball@bham.lib.al.us
		There are many things to know About winter and falling snow As flakes fall to the ground And cover our yard all around.
		Location: BPL-Inglenook Branch Library
Saturday January 30, 2010			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Monday February 1, 2010			Go To Top
		Tot Time With Ms. Eve
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. Includes stories, songs, craft, and snack. Contact the Avondale Youth Department for program times. 24-hour advance registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department
Monday February 1, 2010 - Friday February 26, 2010			Go To Top
		Love My Library Month
		Contact: Marie Nash 592-2082 amnash@bham.lib.al.us
		Come by and let us know how much you care about the library.
		Location: BPL-North Avondale Library
Monday February 1, 2010			Go To Top
	6:30 PM	Chicks with Sticks
		Contact: (205)226-4083
		Do you have a knotty problem with yarn? Is your stick the culprit? Learn more with us.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium
Tuesday February 2, 2010			Go To Top
	4:30 PM	TeenTime
		Contact: 205-226-4083
		We ALWAYS have time for teens. Check our Springville Road program calendar for scheduled events.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Wednesday February 3, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Storytime - Really Pink
		Contact: 226-4085
		Perhaps I really do think That I like the color pink And read a story or two About this really pretty hue.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium


	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Brown Bag Program
		Details to follow! [Brown Bag Lunch Programs]
		Location: BPL - Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	4:30 PM	ArtKids
		Contact: 226-4085
		Especially for 3rd-5th grades. This is an art adventure using children's literature. Children learn different art techniques and different ways of focusing on a subject. FUN!
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium
Thursday February 4, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	9:30 AM	Time for Tales
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Preschool storytimes with stories, songs, and lots of fun for everyone! Group registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Storytime Fun
		Contact: East Ensley Staff 787-1928
		Join the story tellers for a hour of fun with books.
		Location: BPL-East Ensley Branch Library

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Birmingham Arts Journal/Hackney Awards
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library Atrium
Friday February 5, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium
Saturday February 6, 2010			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Monday February 8, 2010			Go To Top
		Tot Time With Ms. Eve
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. Includes stories, songs, craft, and snack. Contact the Avondale Youth Department for program times. 24-hour advance registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department
Monday February 8, 2010 - Thursday February 11, 2010			Go To Top
	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Be My Valentine
		Contact: Marie Nash 592-2082 amnash@bham.lib.al.us
		– Feb. 2-12. Drop by and make special valentines for patients at Children’s Hospital.
		Location: BPL-North Avondale Library, Youth Area

Tuesday February 9, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	4:30 PM	TeenTime
		Contact: 205-226-4083
		We ALWAYS have time for teens. Check our Springville Road program calendar for scheduled events.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Wednesday February 10, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Storytime - Anansi & Other tales of our heritage
		Contact: 226-4085
		Such a naughty, sneaky spider And a little country chider Are part of this week’s theme. So come be part of the team!
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Brown Bag Program
		Details to follow! [Brown Bag Lunch Programs]
		Location: BPL - Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	4:30 PM	Wonder Wednesdays
		Contact: 226-4085
		All ages have a special treat - a movie, a game, a craft, OR an activity. It's never the same old thing.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium
Thursday February 11, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	9:30 AM	Time for Tales
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Preschool storytimes with stories, songs, and lots of fun for everyone! Group registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department

	9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Storytime Fun
		Contact: East Ensley Staff 787-1928
		Join the story tellers for a hour of fun with books.
		Location: BPL-East Ensley Branch Library

	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Basic Internet
		Contact: Denise Ford 205-226-4089 dford@bham.lib.al.us
		Have fun while you learn to surf the Net! Please call to reserve your seat. Hugh Hardy instructor.
		Location: BPL-West End Meeting Room
Friday February 12, 2010			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Celebrate Black History Month with Harriet Tubman
		Contact: Marie Nash 592-2082 amnash@bham.lib.al.us
		Come join Ms. Marie as she takes you on a journey through the Underground Railroad.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Library, Youth Department

Saturday February 13, 2010			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Monday February 15, 2010			Go To Top
		Tot Time With Ms. Eve
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. Includes stories, songs, craft, and snack. Contact the Avondale Youth Department for program times. 24-hour advance registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department
Tuesday February 16, 2010			Go To Top
	4:30 PM	TeenTime
		Contact: 205-226-4083
		We ALWAYS have time for teens. Check our Springville Road program calendar for scheduled events.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Wednesday February 17, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Storytime - Our Loveable Pets
		Contact: 226-4085
		Some are small, some are fat Some are dogs, some are cats Stories about one, maybe two But we guess any ol’ pet will do.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	12:00 PM	Brown Bag Program
		Details to follow! [Brown Bag Lunch Programs]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	4:30 PM	CultureKids
		Contact: 226-4085
		Especially for 3rd-5th grades. Cultural exploration. Discover a new country, a new time period, a new ethnic group. Learn about the wider world and have FUN.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium
Thursday February 18, 2010			Go To Top
	9:30 AM	Time for Tales
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Preschool storytimes with stories, songs, and lots of fun for everyone! Group registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department
Saturday February 20, 2010			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Monday February 22, 2010			Go To Top
		Tot Time With Ms. Eve
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. Includes stories, songs, craft, and snack. Contact the Avondale Youth Department for program times. 24-hour advance registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department
Tuesday February 23, 2010			Go To Top
	4:30 PM	TeenTime
		Contact: 205-226-4083
		We ALWAYS have time for teens. Check our Springville Road program calendar for scheduled events.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Wednesday February 24, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Storytime - Sleepy Time/Hibernation
		Contact: 226-4085
		Now I lay me down to sleep I pray for stories I can keep Let me hear bedtime tales Until that boat of dreams sales.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium

	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Brown Bag Program
		Details to follow! [Brown Bag Lunch Programs]
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium


	4:30 PM	Wonder Wednesdays
		Contact: 226-4085
		All ages have a special treat - a movie, a game, a craft, OR an activity. It's never the same old thing.
		Location: BPL-Springville Road Regional Branch Library, Auditorium
Thursday February 25, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	9:30 AM	Time for Tales
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Preschool storytimes with stories, songs, and lots of fun for everyone! Group registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department
Friday February 26, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium
Saturday February 27, 2010			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Monday March 1, 2010			Go To Top
		Tot Time With Ms. Eve
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. Includes stories, songs, craft, and snack. Contact the Avondale Youth Department for program times. 24-hour advance registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department
Tuesday March 2, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium
Wednesday March 3, 2010			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Birmingham Illustrated: Images of the Magic City in the 19th Century Press
		To accompany the exhibition Alabama Illustrated, BPL Archivist Jim Baggett will discuss the stories behind engraved images of Birmingham that appeared in 19th century national newspapers. [Brown Bag Lunch Programs]
		Location: BPL - Central Library, Arrington Auditorium
Thursday March 4, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium


	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	9:30 AM	Time for Tales
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Preschool storytimes with stories, songs, and lots of fun for everyone! Group registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department
Friday March 5, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium
Saturday March 6, 2010			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	W.J. Chess Club
		Contact: Michelle Wilson Morris 205-862-8958
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Department's Story Castle
Monday March 8, 2010			Go To Top
		Tot Time With Ms. Eve
		Contact: Avondale Youth Department 205-226-4003
		Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. Includes stories, songs, craft, and snack. Contact the Avondale Youth Department for program times. 24-hour advance registration required.
		Location: BPL-Avondale Regional Branch Library, Children's Department
Tuesday March 9, 2010			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art
		Contact: Sandi Lee 205-226-3742 slee@bham.lib.al.us
		Location: BPL-Central Library, Arrington Auditorium

	8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Art in Asia with the Birmingham Museum of Art

Preschool Storytime - Every F, 10:45 a.m. Preschool storytime with Ms. Cass. Stories, songs, games, and fun for everyone. Daycare groups welcome.