Springville Road Regional Branch Library Spotlights September Adult Programs

Springville Road Regional Branch Library is taking today's fall programming spotlight to share the fun and free programs we have planned this month for adults, like our monthly sewing class and a writing workshop.

Check your library card status at Circulation for National Library Card Sign-up Month while visiting for a program! It's the perfect time to get or renew your Birmingham Public Library (BPL) library card.

Springville Road Regional Branch Library 
1224 Springville Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215
M, W–Sat 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Tues 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
205-226-4081

Adult Programs

Quilting Club: Rocky Road to California Block
Friday, September 6 | 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

The Quilting Club will be working on a new block! A new block is made during each class, and this month’s block is the Rocky Road to California. After 12 blocks are sewn, we'll sash and sew the blocks together to complete a quilt top. All materials are provided.

Simply Writing Workshop
Saturday, September 7 | 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Registration closes Friday, September 6, at 11:59 p.m.

This class will help patrons transform their treasured memories into captivating short stories. Registration is required to attend this program. You can register by visiting the program's entry on the BPL's virtual Calendar. 

Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, September 10 | 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Register to attend virtually via Zoom

The Fiction Book Club meets monthly with a new exciting book each month! This month’s book is The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins. You can meet here at our library in person or register to meet virtually over Zoom. Patrons can register for the Zoom link as late as right before the program begins. Register on the program's Calendar entry.

Canva with K
Tuesday, September 10 | 6:30 pm.
Registration closes Tuesday, September 10 at 12:00 p.m.

Graphic designer Karena Turner will teach you how to use the free online graphic design program Canva to create flyers, logs, videos and more. Registration is required to attend this program. Register on the program's Calendar entry.

Health Checkpoint
Wednesday, September 11 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Don't overlook your health! Archwell Health, Mills Pharmacy, and Maust and Leone Medicare Advisors will be at our library to conduct blood pressure and blood sugar checks for the public and answer their questions. There will also be snacks and door prizes. This program is free and no registration is required to attend.

Crafts, Conversation, and Community
Monday, September 16 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Gather together to learn how to make a craft and enjoy good conversation. We will be making a peacock themed craft at this one. This program happens often, so stay tuned for more crafts.

Beyond Ordinary Book Club
Tuesday, September 17 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. 

This is a fun twist on book clubs: instead of everyone reading the same book, attendees simply read, watch, or listen to a media of their choice related to the monthly theme. Our theme this month is "Cozy Mysteries," so come join us for a great discussion. BYOB Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Check out the program's Calendar entry to see all the topics.

Sewing: Decorating Baskets!
Friday, September 20 | 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Join us for our monthly sewing meetups to decorate baskets. Learn how to line a basket with colorful material and soft fillings in preparation for the holiday season.

Crafts, Conversation, and Community 
Monday, September 23 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Our group Crafts, Conversation, and Community meets again to make a new craft. We will be making a Fall Sign craft at this event. Make this fun decor with us!

Springville Road Library is also participating in the Food for Fines campaign this month! Each year in September for National Library Card Sign-up Month, the Jefferson County Library Cooperative (JCLC) hosts the Food for Fines food drive campaign at all JCLC members, including all Birmingham Public Library (BPL) locations. Patrons can waive up to $10.00 in fines from their account for donating shelf-stable foods!

A $1.00 in fines will be waived from the card holder's account for each food item donated throughout September, maxing out at $10.00 in fine forgiveness. In library terms, a fine is the money accrued on a library card holder's account for returning an item late or charged to the account for losing or damaging a library item. Only late fines are eligible for the Food for Fines campaign.

Food donations are accepted at the Circulation Desk, and each library gets to choose where they donate their collections to! All types of shelf-stable foods—baby food, snack foods, side dishes—are accepted except for:

• Expired food
• Donations must have visible and legible expiration dates
• Open food packages 
• Damaged items, including rusted and dented cans 

Check out the local food banks in your area to see what items your community needs the most.

Visit the BPL's online Calendar to see what other programs we have going on, and browse the BPL blog for more fall spotlights. Follow the Springville Road Library on Facebook for more updates from your local library!

By Katherine Vainrib | Library Assistant Ⅲ, Springville Road Regional Branch Library