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SUMMER 2019 June • July • August
Summer SPONSORS
performers
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the library’s As we host
all-in-one calendar of events. We are pleased A Universe of
to offer details about programs and library Stories, we will also
The Vestavia Hills
information in a single publication. In this share in Alabama’s
Library in the Forest
Summer Reading edition, take a moment to Bicentennial Summer Reading Tom Mason, The Blue Children’s Department
venture with us into A Universe of Stories where celebration and focus Kickoff with Roger Day! Buccaneer would like to thank
the whole family is invited to attend programs, on the rich beauty and May 30: 10:30am & 6:00pm June 26: 3:30pm these 2019 Summer
utilize online services, make and taste sweet history of our state. Stop Join us for Kona Ice drinks at 10:30am Tom sings songs from his new children’s Reading Sponsors:
treats, win cool prizes and more. From concerts by alabama200.org, and and Mosquito Burritos at 6pm. CD, If You Want to Be a Pirate:
to cooking, there is something for everyone. while there, grab your PastPort. All ages welcome! Songs for Young Buccaneers. The Junior Board of the Vestavia Hills
Summer Reading 2019 kicks-off on May 30, Use this online traveling companion as a guide Library Foundation
with renowned performer, Roger Day. You to historic destinations in Alabama. Each of our Magician Arthur Atsma Skin & Bones Animal Show Dr. Angelica Rohner,
don’t want to miss it. library departments will also spotlight Alabama June 6: 10:30am Community Room & June 27: 10:30am & 3:30pm Pediatric Dentistry
pride with an array of programs that are uniquely 3:30pm Liberty Park Elementary Clown around with Skin and Bones as they Dairy Queen, Cahaba Heights
If you can’t come to the library but want to and positively Alabama. Come be mesmerized by one of Atlanta’s share their comedy dog and pig show.
share in the fun, check out our newly redesigned Mama Goldberg’s, Homewood
finest magicians!
website and join one of our online summer Have you visited the library’s new Makerspace? Lew-E’s U.F.O. Show Skates 280
reading clubs. Participate as often as you can This creative, DIY space is open and ready for Didgeridoo Down Under July 11: 10:30am & 3:30pm McWane Science Center
log in your reading materials. If you need a you. Come together with people, equipment, June 13: 10:30am & 3:30pm Juggling, comedy, magic, puppetry
Fresh Market
quick and convenient way to check out and pick education and resources that provide Explore Australian tradition with this and much more.
exciting blend of music and storytelling. First Watch, Vestavia Hills
up materials, our new Curbside Service is just opportunities for learning, creativity, design
Puppeteer Lee Bryan Kingdom Comics
for you. Request your items online and stop by and invention. Whether you are a hobbyist or
Barry Mitchell’s July 18: 10:30am & 3:30pm
to retrieve them the following day. Park in the a professional, young or old, we welcome you Pinnacle Cards and Games
Smilemaker’s Show Take a rollicking trip around the world
designated Curbside Service spot and we will to the library’s latest program and service space. Roly Poly Sandwiches, Homewood
June 20: 10:30am & 3:30pm as Atlanta’s favorite storyteller and
bring materials out to you. High Point Climbing and Fitness
Who said that? Enjoy this amazing show puppeteer tells his Travelin’ Tales.
I hope you enjoy our new calendar format and
of comedy, magic and ventriloquism. Let’s Play
In addition to offering a summer well-read, will visit our new website to register for programs Ventriloquist Gene
please enjoy other services just for your with ease. You can also download our new app The Cookie Company,
Artist Michael Albert Cordova
convenience. Need a passport? Make an to plan in advance for those programs you want Brookwood Mall
June 22: 11am July 25: 10:30am Community Room &
appointment with us and avoid the hassle to attend! The staff and I look forward to seeing Michael Albert will turn a pile of “trash” 3:30pm Liberty Park Elementary Birmingham Barons Baseball
of going to the Post Office. Want to hike on and serving you. into something beautiful and even give A universe of stories and a galaxy Newk’s, Vestavia Hills
the Boulder Canyon nature trail? Check out the audience a chance to explore their of laughter await! Chick-fil-A, Vestavia Hills
a set walking sticks and a hammock and hike Thank you for using our library! We hope you own artistic side. Registration required.
love it as much as we do! Surge Trampoline Park
at your leisure. Is it just too hot to go outside?
Access our digital collection and databases 24/7 Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ
from the comfort of your home to view movies, – Taneisha Tucker, Library Director Game Zone Laser Tag
listen to audio books, do research and more. Kendra Scott
The Cowfish Sushi & Burger Bar
2019 SUMMER READING KICKS OFF MAY 30!!
This year’s Summer Reading program will celebrate the
Alabama Bicentennial with a tour around our
great state!
How to participate in
Summer Reading:
Children’s DEPARTMENT (Birth-Grade 5)
Each week, we will visit an exciting location in Alabama. Grab
your PastPort and let’s go! Guess the location and get your PastPort
stamped to win a prize! Consider taking a day trip to some of these
great locations! Reading road trips are the best!
Teen DEPARTMENT (Grades 6-12)
Tell us what you read ... no matter what it is ... and you
will be entered into a drawing for prizes!
Compete in tournaments and challenges, make art with
fellow teens or celebrate your favorite fandom – find the
events that fit you!
Adult DEPARTMENT (18+)
Join the fun as Roger Day Win prizes with weekly drawings and enjoy summer events! Register
kicks off Summer Reading at the Adult Services desk or online at vestavialibrary.org and receive
May 30 with concerts a free goodie bag while they last!
at 10:30am & 6pm!
Cool off with free Kona Ice drinks at 10:30am and
Mosquito Burritos at 6pm. All ages are welcome!
Youth programs (Birth - Grade 5) TEEN PROGRAMS
Toddler A-Go-Go ~ 9:30 & 10:30am (Grades 6-12)
June 3, 10, 17 & 24 ~ July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Salute to
Coding Workshop: Chopped: Teen
Join Ms. Anjie for reading readiness action and fun! Alabama
All programs held Google CS First Edition ~ 5:30pm
Ages 18-36 months. June 11
Tuesdays, 2-2:45pm ~ 2pm
Book Babies ~ 10am June 3, 10, 17 & 24 Come and show your culinary
June 4, 11, 18 & 25 ~ July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 June 4: Beach Party! Use Google’s CS First software to talents! We provide the
Movie Marathons
Ms. Lisa introduces babies birth to 18 months to Kick off our tween salute to Alabama with a explore coding for animation in ingredients, you cook, and
Toys, toys and more toys! Join us June 29 for a marathon of beach party! Make kinetic sand and have a sand this workshop. Space is limited; we judge your concoction.
the joys of storytime with special lap-sit programs.
movies all about your favorite toys. Buzz into the library and castle contest, create a candy sushi treat and play requires a four-week commitment. Registration begins June 4
P.J. Storytime ~ 6:30pm watch a galaxy of movies about your favorite cowboy and girl, fun beach games! and is limited to 20 participants.
June 4, 11, 18 & 25 ~ July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 A Universe of
and space hero. On July 27 ... poof ... here they come ... the June11: Photographer Glenn Willis Suspects ~ 5:30pm Writing Group ~ 4pm
Wear your pajamas and join Ms. Courtney for exciting
adventures of dragons! Movies times on both days are 10am, Photographer Glenn Willis, author of “Forgotten Alabama,” June 4 June 12 & 26 ~ July 10 & 24 ~
stories, crafts and a bedtime snack! All ages.
12:30pm and 3pm. Popcorn and drinks will be served. will present interesting locations he has discovered in our Kick off summer reading with a August 14 & 28
Story Friends ~ 10:30am area and jump-start the kids on an exciting scavenger hunt. mystery that takes place on a Build writing skills and provide
June 5, 12, 19 & 26 ~ July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Movie Madness galactic scale! Pizza and prizes. feedback to one another.
June 18: Moon Camp
See Ms. Lisa bring your favorite stories to life! Join us every Friday in June and July for a feature length Acrylic Academy
Our tween salute to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center will Skycraft ~ 5:30pm
Ages 5 and under. movie with popcorn and drinks. Be sure to pick up a movie be full of interactive team building activities all astronauts June 5 ~ 5:30pm
Ms. Casey’s Marvelous Music & list at the Children’s desk. will enjoy, plus fun facts about space and rocket travel. You Design and build a kite to see how June 18
will even try your hand at making your own rocket! fast and high you can make it fly! Create a work of art with easy
Movement ~ 10:30am
June 1, July 6 & July 20 to follow painting instruction.
June 25: U.S.S. Alabama Battleship Track Lab ~ 2pm Supplies and pizza provided!
Move and groove with Ms. Casey and learn about Come hangout with other tweens and play super fun games, June 6, 13, 20 & 27
music and rhythm. Fun for families with preschoolers! like Battleship. Learn the core principles of Teen Art Group
making electronic music and ~ 4pm
Dad & Daughter Tea ~ 11am July 2: Alabama Clay Pottery June 19, July 17 & August 21
June 15
build unique tracks with
Spend time on the pottery wheel to mold our Alabama clay GarageBand. Space is limited; Enjoy drawing, sketching or
This special time for dads and daughters is an event not-to-be into something special. Instructors will be on site to help.
For more information requires a four- week commitment. simply doodling? Come make
missed. This year’s unicorn theme will surely be a hit!
July 9: Mardi Gras and share your work with
Registration required. Chinese Language
or to register for Mardi Gras fun facts, a Mardi Gras Glam Race, King cookies and more! Workshop ~ 6pm
fellow teens!
Share YOUR Alabama Story ~10:30am June 6, 13, 20 & 27 ~ Harry Potter:
August 1 programs, visit July 16: Alabama Trivia
July 11, 18 & 25 Wizards of Azkaban
Families are invited to share the story of how they came to Alabama. How much do you know about the great state of Alabama?
Dr. Shuying Rao from UAB will ~ 5:30pm
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. vestavialibrary.org A $25 gift card will be awarded to the top know-it-all!
lead this intro to the Chinese June 25
July 23:“Stars Fell On Alabama” language (spoken and written), Celebrate the 20-year
Alabama Department of Archives and History brings its trunk along with cultural activities. anniversary of Harry Potter
show, “Stars Fell On Alabama.” Lots to see and touch! Registration required. and the Prisoner of
Azkaban! Pizza and prizes.
July 30: Tailgate Party Open Gaming ~ 4pm
Wear your favorite team’s jersey, compete in “Minute to Win It” June 7, 14 & 21 ~ July 12 &19 ~
games, have fun on the inflatable obstacle course, and enjoy August 2, 9, 16 & 23
hot dogs and hamburgers, too! Enjoy board games and the
latest consoles with fellow teens.
TEEN PROGRAMS ADULT programs (18+)
(Grades 6-12) Trail Fit in the Forest Knit Night in the Forest ~ 6pm
Weekly Workout ~ June 3, July 1 & August 5
Super Smash Henna Art ~ 5:30pm
9:30am Join in the fun as we knit, crochet, embroider and cross-stitch.
Bros. Ultimate July 23
Saturdays, June 1-July 6
Tournament ~ 4pm Learn from a professional artist Read & Feed Book Group at
Join Home-Fit’s professional fitness
June 28 & August 30 how to apply a Henna design to Taziki’s Liberty Park ~ 630pm
trainers on the library’s gorgeous
Dominate and win an Amazon your skin! Registration required. June 6: The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton
trail for outdoor training.
gift card! August 1: Circe by Madeline Miller
Beat Saber
Meet to eat, drink and discuss literature.
Teenspeak: Public Tournament ~ 4pm
Speaking Workshop July 26
Ms. Olivia’s Evening Reads Book Group
UPCYCLE
~ 10am Test your lightsaber skills in June 11: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee ~ 6pm First Friday Fiber Arts ~ 10am
June 29 our Beat Saber VR tournament! July 9: The Library Book by Susan Orlean ~ 6pm June 7, July 5 & August 2
Develop public speaking skills, Grand prize is an Amazon gift card! Bring your projects and join us to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider
CITY
August 13: Book to Movie Night ~ 5pm
plus methods for keeping your Watch Ethan Frome, based on Edith Wharton’s novel or smock. All skill levels welcome.
7th Annual Zombie
cool in front of an audience. starring Liam Nelson and Patricia Arquette.
Scavenger Hunt
Registration required.
~ 5:30pm ABCs of Medicare ~ 1pm
Spider-Man Movie July 30 Monday Night Tai Chi
June 12, July 10 & August 14
Night ~ 5:30pm Race other contestants and Upcycle City ~ 7pm for Beginners ~6pm
An independent benefits advisor will provide simple,
July 2 search for the survival items June 10 & 24 ~ July 8 & 22 ~
Registration required; all materials provided. straightforward answers. August 12 & 26
Get pumped for Far From to survive a zombie apocalypse. June 7: Lichtenstein Pop Art
Home by watching the latest Pizza and door prizes! Recreate this cool and retro art! BuJo for Beginners ~ 6:30pm Afternoon Tai Chi ~ 2pm
films and making your own June 12 June 13 & 27 ~ July 11 & 25 ~
Fortnite Night ~ 4pm July 12: Coloring Page Sun Catchers A combination of a to-do list, a planner and a sketchbook, August 8 & 22
spidey suit! Pizza served. August 13 A simple craft perfect for catching the summer sunshine! a Bullet Journal (BuJo) is a simple, creative and fun way to Low-impact, slow-motion exercise
Out of this World Art Play your favorite Battle Royale
Aug 9: Not-Your-Basic Brown Paper Craft manage everything in your life. Materials provided. taught by a certified instructor.
~ 4pm game on the PS4 and Switch!
Take basic brown paper from boring to beautiful!
July 3 Birmingham Noir: Birmingham’s
Stained Mason Jars
Paint your own galaxy scene. Notorious Historic Sites ~ 6:30pm
~ 4pm
July 15 Rock & Roll Bingo
Bicentennial August 20
Makerspace Murders, brothels, political scandals and an underground ~ 6pm
Breakout! ~ 5:30pm Paint Mondrian-inspired mason
for Adults river – right here in Birmingham! Join Archivist Jim Baggett June 13: Totally Tubular 80s
July 9 jars and turn ordinary glass into June 27: We Love the 90s
~ 6:30pm for a virtual visit to some of our most infamous historic places.
Can you and your friends stained masterpieces! July 25: 70s Boogie Fever
Registration
crack our riddles and codes Alabama Bingo ~ 2pm The more you know about music,
required;
in this Alabama History themed all materials July 17 the better! With snacks, music
escape room? provided. Beat the heat and join us for Alabama trivia-based bingo! and prizes, it’s bingo with a twist
Anime Night June 5: Button Bracelets Snacks and prizes. of trivia.
~ 5:30pm Make laid-back jewelry perfect for summer!
Alabama & the Great Influenza ~6:30pm
July 16 & August 27 July 10: Alcohol Inked Coasters August 8 For more information
Bring your appetite and your Create cool abstract art coasters for cool summer beverages. or to register for
Birmingham Public Library Archivist, Jim Baggett, explores
creativity to make candy sushi
and watch anime! August 7: Painted Candle Votives the great influenza pandemic in Alabama. programs, visit
Nothing beats a summer night on a cozily lit patio or porch! vestavialibrary.org
TECH programs
June 4: LinkedIn ~ 10am June 13: Microsoft August 13: Apple Mobile
Set up a profile, get tips for best practices Publisher ~ 4pm Devices with Connect It ~ 2pm
to draw in potential employers and start Learn how to design brochures, flyers, (Makerspace)
networking! Must have a LinkedIn account newsletters, calendars, business cards A certified Apple consultant answers questions
and password. Registration required. and more in Microsoft Publisher. about Apple mobile products, including iPhones,
Registration required. iPads and Macbooks. Open Maker Vinyl Cutting 101
June 5: Basic Microsoft Lab June 20: 5:30pm ~ July 18: 4pm ~ August 22: 4pm
Word ~ 2pm June 17: Advanced August 15: Intermediate From preparing images to applying the finished product, learn
Saturdays, 1-5pm
Format text, adjust margins, insert page Microsoft Excel ~ 6pm Microsoft Excel ~ 4pm June 1, 22 & 29 to create custom vinyl decals with the library’s vinyl cutter.
numbers, use spell check and more. Learn how to take your spreadsheet Learn to use absolute and relative cell referencing, July 20 & 27
FIY: Fix It Yourself
Registration required. to the next level. Registration plus conditional formatting and more to turn your August 17 & 24
June 25, July 23 & August 14 ~ 4pm
prior Excel use required. spreadsheets into charts and tables. Registration Mondays, 10am-6pm
June 11: Apple Mobile Don’t throw out broken household items, instead learn to diagnose
plus prior Excel use required. June 3, 10, 17 & 24
Devices with Connect It and repair them! No computers or cellphones. Registration required.
July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
~ 2pm (Makerspace) Include a description of your item’s problem with your registration.
August 19: Google Drive ~ 6pm August 5, 12, 19 & 26
A certified Apple consultant answers Back up files and create and share Google docs, Whether you need to do some 3D printing, vinyl cutting or just work Comic Book Art with Tim Spinosi ~ 4pm
questions about Apple mobile products, slides and sheets. Must have a Gmail account July 12
including iPhones, iPads and Macbooks. on an art project, the Makerspace will be open so you can MAKE it.
and password. Registration required. Professional illustrator, Tim Spinosi, shares valuable tips and techniques
Zensdays with Darla for creating your own comic book art. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and
August 21: Facebook Basics June 5: Beginning Zentangle eraser. Ages 13+. Registration required.
July 9: Apple Mobile Devices with Connect It ~ 2pm ~ 2pm June 12: Renaissance Style Zentangle
(Makerspace) Learn great tips for navigating the social June 19: Zentangle in the Round Coding with LEGO Mindstorms ~ 2pm
A certified Apple consultant answers questions about Apple mobile products, networking site. Must have a Facebook Zentangle is a fun and relaxing way to create images by drawing July 26
including iPhones, iPads and Macbooks. structured patterns. Darla Williamson will provide demos at 11am Learn coding fundamentals as you build and program LEGO Robots
account and password. Registration required.
and classes at noon. Ages 13+. Registration required. in this beginner workshop. Bring a compatible laptop with Mindstorms
July 17: Intermediate Microsoft Word ~ 2pm EV3 software installed. Grades 5-8. Registration required.
Learn how to manipulate images, create an automatic table of contents, use mail August 27: Apple Photos Intro to 3D Printing
merge and more. Registration plus prior Microsoft Word use required. ~ 10am June 6: 5:30pm ~ August 8: 4pm Cosplay Dojo with @Morrissworld ~ 4pm
Practice taking, viewing, editing, organizing, Learn how the MakerBot works as well as the basics of finding August 23
July 18: Basic Microsoft Excel ~ 4pm sharing, syncing, storing and backing up photos and preparing models to print. Registration required. From materials to techniques, Cosplay sensei, Sarah Morris,
Format cells, use formulas, insert functions and perform other basic tasks to design and videos on an Apple device. BRING YOUR will show you the ropes. Ages 13+. Registration required.
Excel spreadsheets. Registration required. OWN iPhone or iPad with the latest iOS software Tear-Down Tuesday
updates installed prior to arrival. Be sure to June 11, July 9, & August 27 ~ 4pm
have your Apple ID user name and password. In the “Breaker Space,” we will tear down small appliances and
July 29: GIMP: the Free Photoshop ~ 6pm
Registration required. electronic devices to see what makes them tick. Learn about gadget
Work with layers to perform intricate photo editing ... add a personalized watermark,
components and harvest parts. Ages 10+.
move a person from one photo to another, touch up a headshot and much more!
Registration required. Comics Cauldron with Chris Garrison ~ 4pm For more
June 14
July 30: Where’s my stuff? Organizing Computer Files For more information Comic book artist, Chris Garrison, will give tips and tricks on drawing information
~ 10am or to register for cartoons and comics in this fun workshop. Bring a sketchbook, pencil or to register
Learn basic computer skills as you discover how to make, find, move, organize and delete programs, visit and eraser. Also, bring your artwork for development suggestions. for programs, visit
folders and files. Registration plus the ability to use a keyboard and mouse required. Ages 13+. Registration required.
vestavialibrary.org vestavialibrary.org
JUNE JULY
Adults Children & Tweens Makerspace Tech Teens Adults Children & Tweens Makerspace Tech Teens
1 Trail Fit in the Forest Workout, 9:30am 11 Book Babies, 10am 20 Barry Mitchell’s Smilemakers Show, 1 Toddler A-Go-Go, 9:30 & 10:30am 12 Movie Madness, 10:30am 25 Ventriloquist Gene Cordova,
Ms. Casey’s Marvelous Music, 10:30am Tween Time: Glenn Willis, 2pm 10:30am & 3:30pm Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm Open Gaming, 4pm 10:30am Library & 3:30pm Liberty
Open Maker Lab, 1-5pm Apple Mobile Devices w/Connect It, 2pm Track Lab, 2pm Knit Night in the Forest, 6pm Comic Book Art, 4pm Park Elementary
Tear-Down Tuesday, 4pm Vinyl Cutting 101, 5:30pm Upcycle City, 7pm Afternoon Tai Chi, 2pm
3 Toddler A-Go-Go, 9:30 & 10:30am Chopped: Teen Edition, 5:30pm Chinese Language Workshop, 6pm 2 Book Babies, 10am Rock & Roll Bingo: 70s, 6pm
Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm P.J. Storytime, 6:30pm Tween Time: Alabama Clay Pottery, 2pm 15 Toddler A-Go-Go, 9:30 & 10:30am Chinese Language Workshop, 6pm
Coding Workshop, 2pm Ms. Olivia’s Evening Reads, 6pm 21 Movie Madness, 10:30am Spider-Man Movie Night, 5:30pm Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm
Knit Night in the Forest, 6pm Open Gaming, 4pm P.J. Storytime, 6:30pm Birmingham Noir, 6:30pm 26 Movie Madness, 10:30am
12 Story Friends, 10:30am Coding with LEGO Mindstorms, 2pm
4 Book Babies, 10am Zensdays with Darla, 12pm 22 Trail Fit in the Forest Workout, 9:30am 3 Story Friends, 10:30am 16 Book Babies, 10am Beat Saber Tournament, 4pm
LinkedIn, 10am ABCs of Medicare, 1pm Artist Michael Albert, 11am Out of this World Art, 4pm Tween Time: Alabama Trivia, 2pm
Tween Time: Beach Party, 2pm Writing Group, 4pm Open Maker Lab, 1-5pm Anime Night, 5:30pm 27 Movie Marathon, 10am, 12:30pm & 3pm
A Universe of Suspects, 5:30pm 5 Movie Madness, 10:30am P.J. Storytime, 6:30pm Open Maker Lab, 1-5pm
BuJo! (Bullet Journals), 6:30pm 24 Toddler A-Go-Go, 9:30 & 10:30am First Friday Fiber Arts, 10am
P.J. Storytime, 6:30pm
13 Didgeridoo Down Under, Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm 17 Story Friends, 10:30am 29 Toddler A-Go-Go, 9:30 & 10:30am
5 Story Friends, 10:30am Coding Workshop, 2pm 6 Trail Fit in the Forest Workout, 9:30am Intermediate Microsoft Word, 2pm Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm
10:30am & 3:30pm Ms. Casey’s Marvelous Music, 10:30am
Zensdays with Darla, 12pm Track Lab, 2pm Tai Chi for Beginners, 6pm Alabama Bingo, 2pm GIMP: the Free Photoshop, 6pm
Basic Microsoft Word, 2pm Afternoon Tai Chi, 2pm 8 Toddler A-Go-Go, 9:30 & 10:30am Teen Art Group, 4pm
Skycraft, 5:30pm 25 Book Babies, 10am 30 Book Babies, 10am
Microsoft Publisher, 4pm Tween Time: U.S.S. Alabama, 2pm Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm 18 Puppeteer Lee Bryan, 10:30am & 3:30pm Tween Time: Tailgate Party, 2pm
Makerspace for Adults, 6:30pm Chinese Language Workshop, 6pm Tai Chi for Beginners, 6pm
FIY: Fix It Yourself, 4pm Basic Microsoft Excel, 4pm Zombie Scavenger Hunt, 5:30pm
6 Magician Arthur Atsma, 10:30am Library Rock & Roll Bingo: 80s, 6pm Harry Potter, 5:30pm Vinyl Cutting 101, 4pm P.J. Storytime, 6:30pm
9 Book Babies, 10am
& 3:30pm Liberty Park Elementary 14 Movie Madness, 10:30am P.J. Storytime, 6:30pm Tween Time: Mardi Gras, 2pm Chinese Language Workshop, 6pm Organizing Computer Files, 10am
Track Lab, 2pm Open Gaming, 4pm Apple Mobile Devices w/Connect It,
Intro to 3D Printing, 5:30pm 26 Story Friends, 10:30am 19 Movie Madness, 10:30am 31 Story Friends, 10:30am
Comics Cauldron, 4pm Tom Mason, Blue Buccaneer, 3:30pm 2pm Open Gaming, 4pm
Chinese Language Workshop, 6pm Tear-Down Tuesday, 4pm
Read & Feed Book Group, 6:30pm 15 Trail Fit in the Forest Workout, 9:30am Writing Group, 4pm
Bicentennial Breakout!, 5:30pm 20 Ms. Casey’s Marvelous Music, 10:30am
Dad & Daughter Tea, 11am 27 Skin & Bones Animal Show, Ms. Olivia’s Evening Reads, 6pm Open Maker Lab, 1-5pm
7 First Friday Fiber Arts, 10am
Movie Madness, 10:30am 17 Toddler A-Go-Go, 9:30 & 10:30am 10:30am & 3:30pm P.J. Storytime, 6:30pm
Track Lab, 2pm 22 Toddler A-Go-Go, 9:30 & 10:30am
Open Gaming, 4pm Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm 10 Story Friends, 10:30am Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm
Upcycle City, 7pm Coding Workshop, 2pm Afternoon Tai Chi, 2pm
Rock & Roll Bingo: 90s, 6pm ABCs of Medicare, 1pm Tai Chi for Beginners, 6pm
Advanced Microsoft Excel, 6pm Writing Group, 4pm
8 Trail Fit in the Forest Workout, 9:30am Chinese Language Workshop, 6pm 23 Book Babies, 10am
18 Book Babies, 10am Makerspace for Adults, 6:30pm
10 Toddler A-Go-Go, 9:30 & 10:30am 28 Movie Madness, 10:30am Tween Time: Stars Fell on Alabama, 2pm
Tween Time: Moon Camp, 2pm 11 Lew-E’s U.F.O. Show, FIY: Fix It Yourself, 4pm
Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm Acrylic Academy, 5:30pm Super Smash Bros. Tournament, 4pm
Coding Workshop, 2pm 10:30am & 3:30pm Henna Art, 5:30pm
P.J. Storytime, 6:30pm 29 Trail Fit in the Forest Workout, 9:30am Afternoon Tai Chi, 2pm P.J. Storytime, 6:30pm
Tai Chi for Beginners, 6pm
19 Story Friends, 10:30am Movie Marathon, 10am, 12:30pm & 3pm Chinese Language Workshop, 6pm
Public Speaking Workshop, 10am 24 Story Friends, 10:30am
Zensdays with Darla, 12pm Writing Group, 4pm
Teen Art Group, 4pm Open Maker Lab, 1-5pm
AUGUST
Adults Children & Tweens Loan Period Number of Daily Overdue
Makerspace Tech Teens Library Material Type (Days) Renewals Charge
Books, Audiobooks, Playaways, NOOKs & CDs 21 2 $0.25
1 Share YOUR Alabama Story, 10:30am 17 Open Maker Lab, 1-5pm
Read & Feed Book Group at Taziki’s, 6:30pm DVDs, Video Games, Playaway Views & Launchpads 7 2 $1.00
19 Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm
2 First Friday Fiber Arts, 10am Google Drive, 6pm Roku Streaming Stick 7 2 $1.00
Open Gaming, 4pm
20 Stained Mason Jars, 4pm Interlibrary Loans 21 set by lending library $1.00
5 Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm
Knit Night in the Forest, 6pm 21 Facebook Basics, 2pm
Teen Art Group, 4pm
Wireless Hotspots (Vestavia Residents) 7 0 $5.00
7 Makerspace for Adults, 6:30pm Hammocks (including straps) & Walking Sticks 14 0 $2.00
22 Afternoon Tai Chi, 2pm
8 Afternoon Tai Chi, 2pm Vinyl Cutting 101, 4pm
Intro to 3D Printing, 4pm
Alabama & the Great Influenza, 6:30pm 23 Open Gaming, 4pm
Cosplay Dojo, 4pm
9 Open Gaming, 4pm
Upcycle City, 7pm 24 Open Maker Lab, 1-5pm Who can get a library card?
12 Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm 26 Open Maker Lab, 10am-6pm If you live in Jefferson County you are eligible
Tai Chi for Beginners, 6pm Tai Chi for Beginners, 6pm
for a library card, free of charge. Patrons over
13 Apple Mobile Devices w/Connect It, 2pm 27 Apple Photos, 10am
Anime Night, 5:30pm the age of 15 must apply in person and show either a
Fortnite Night, 4pm
Ms. Olivia’s Evening Reads, 5pm Tear-Down Tuesday, 4pm driver’s license with current address or a form of government
14 ABCs of Medicare, 1pm 28 Writing Group, 4pm issued photo ID. You must have some way of verifying your What do I receive with
Writing Group, 4pm 30 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament, 4pm current address (such as a piece of mail, lease agreement, library membership?
FIY: Fix It Yourself, 4pm
checkbook, billing statement, etc.). Free access to the collections of all
15 Intermediate Microsoft Excel, 4pm
40 of the Jefferson County libraries
16 Open Gaming, 4pm Patrons who live out of county may purchase cards
Programs & events for children, teens and adults
for an annual fee of $50. These cards are issued
Online databases and research resources
in the applicant’s name, but may be used
For more information by the applicant’s entire family. Downloadable audiobooks and eBooks
or to register for Use of library computers
programs, visit
vestavialibrary.org Free computer classes
1221 Montgomery Highway
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
205.978.0155
vestavialibrary.org
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