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Avondale Library's Memory Cafe to Help Families Cope With Dementia Kicks Off on March 25

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Note: Avondale Regional Library is encouraging families dealing with dementia to contact the library if interested in participating in its Avondale Memory Cafe. For more information, contact Leslie Deason via phone at 205-226-4000 or email Leslie.deason@cobpl.org .   Birmingham, Ala. -  Caregivers and others trying to cope with the impact of dementia and other brain disorders, the  Avondale Regional Branch Library  is here to help. At 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, Avondale Regional Library is kicking off its first Avondale Memory Cafe. Memory cafes offer people with dementia and their caregivers the opportunity to enjoy regular social interaction and to participate in interesting activities with others in similar circumstances- in a safe, welcoming environment.  Social interaction is so important for those with dementia and cognitive issues. Social interaction helps with keeping the brain active, maintaining memory and managing emotions. At cafes, individuals can connect, socializ

Birmingham Public Library Offering STEM programming for Homeschooled Students

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  The Birmingham Public Library is offering STEM programming for homeschooled students , courtesy of the Central Library Youth Department.  The classes, held in the Create 205 Lab on Central Library Youth Department’s 2nd Floor, began March 14 and conclude on May 23. The class next class, "Original Snap Circuits," will be held held during Spring Break Week on Thursday, March 28.  These programs are for 2nd-7th grade. There is a 15-person limit per program. Programs are from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Please register by clicking here. Here are BPL's Spring STEM offerings for homeschool students: * (Held last week) Thursday, March 14th: Codey Rocky Driving  * Thursday, March 28th: Original Snap Circuits  * Thursday, April 4th: Arcade Snap Circuits  * Thursday, April 25th: MyHome Snap Circuits  * Thursday, May 9th: Codey Rocky Driving  * Thursday, May 23rd: Codey Rocky Obstacle Course  For more information, call the Central Library Youth Department at (205) 226-3655 or

"From Birmingham to Belfast" Program to Explore Shared Histories and Cultural Connections

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Birmingham, Ala. —The Birmingham Public Library's Department of Archives and Manuscripts is proud to present From Birmingham to Belfast, a captivating program that delves into the intertwined histories and cultural connections between Birmingham, Alabama, and Belfast, Northern Ireland.  The event will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Arrington Auditorium on the fourth floor of the Research Library.

Loud at the Library Hosts Free Spring Break Punk Show, Friday, March 22

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Pack your ear plugs for this Spring Break. Loud at the Library proudly presents the Spring Break Punk Show, happening at the Central Library at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22. Three local bands— Apprehend , Domesticatrix , and Terminal Man —will perform for our free, all-ages concert.  Uncle G's Pizza will sell their "Detroit-ish" pizza, the Birmingham Public Library  will have the new Tree of Knowledge shirts, and more. 

Powderly Library Hosting NCAA March Madness Bracket Contest, Winner Receives a Basketball

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  Enter Powderly Library's 2024 March Madness Men's Bracket Contest. The winner gets a free basketball.  Birmingham, Ala. - Are you ready for March Madness, the NCAA's annual men's and women's basketball tournament? If you are among the millions who participate in bracket contests every year, Powderly Branch Library has an incentive to make its Powderly Library 2024 NCAA March Madness Men's Bracket Contest even more fun - a chance to win a free basketball.  After the NCAA announces the teams on 2024 March Madness Men's Selection Sunday, March 17 , participants will have until the end of the day on Tuesday, March 19 to pick their teams and submit brackets for the chance to win a brand-new basketball, said contest organizer Sarah Grace Moses, a Library Assistant II at Powderly Library.  The winner will be announced a few days after the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament ends on April 11.  Patrons can download the NCAA bracket online or pick one up from Po

Springville Road Library Hosting Workshop "3 Essential Documents You Need Before You Die" on March 20

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  What: The End Game: 3 Essential Documents You Need Before You Die When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.  Where: Springville Road Regional Branch, 1224 Springville Rd. Birmingham, AL 35235 Birmingham, Ala. - Death is a fact of life. Many people do not plan for their death, leaving someone else to deal with their estates.  Take the first step by attending The End Game: 3 Essential Documents You Need Before You Die , a free workshop happening at Springville Road Regional Library at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024. .  Birmingham Attorney Samuel Rumore, Jr. will cover wills, living wills, and power of attorneys and answer questions from the audience.  Mr. Rumore has practiced law in Birmingham for decades and helped hundreds of people over the years with estate planning. This program is free, and no registration is required to attend.  Springville Road Library offers many resources including books on estate planning from both the legal and financial perspective.  Alabama

Film Review: "Dune: Part Two"

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Power over spice is power over all. The Godfather Part Ⅱ , The Empire Strikes Back , Aliens ,  Terminator 2: Judgment Day , and  The Dark Knight   are sequels that perfectly matched or even surpassed their predecessors.  Dune: Part Two can join this elite club. This movie is a great, high-flying way to kick off 2024. You will want to purchase a sandworm-designed popcorn bucket before this euphoric viewing experience.