Summer Reading Board Game Tournament Begins This Week And More, Jun 27—Jul 1
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| Birds are a part of Oceans of Possibilities, too. Photo from Lynn Hutchins. |
Young patrons enjoyed last week's summer reading program Build A Bird House at West End Branch Library! There are more programs this week, like a board game tournament, step classes, chair yoga classes, a variety of crafts, and more.
Some programs have deadlines this week or require registration before the event. Make sure you don't miss out on these upcoming Oceans of Possibilities programs at the Birmingham Public Library (BPL)!
Monday, June 27Make It Mondays
Avondale Regional Branch Library | 509 40th St S
Available while supplies last
Get crafty this summer at the Avondale Library with Make It Mondays. You may "take and make" or "stay and make." What will this week's craft be? There are oceans of possibilities! Craft kits are available while supplies last.
Five Points West Regional Branch Library | 4812 Ave W
Available while supplies last.
Tiny art submissions are due this week! Make a big splash when your masterpiece is displayed in Five Points West Library's first-ever Tiny Art Exhibit. Create an ocean-themed painting with acrylic paints and a 3x3 canvas that we provide. Kits are available at the circulation desk beginning June 1 and final submissions are due by June 30.
Smithfield Branch Library | 1 8th Ave W
Starts at 10:00 a.m.
At long last, the 1950 Census is here! It's been 72 years, but now is the time to learn what's new, what's been dropped, and how you can use the 1950 Decennial Census to further your genealogy research.
Tuesday, June 28
Smithfield Branch Library | 1 8th Ave W
Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Rooted in African culture, the art of stepping utilizes claps, stomps, and chants to create rhythms and visual patterns with the body. In this class, students will learn a brief history of the dance form, basic step movements, and listening and teambuilding skills. These fundamentals will be coupled with a dash of showmanship to create a fun, energetic step!
Chair Yoga with Bridgette Wimbleduff
Wylam Branch Library | 4300 7th Ave
Starts at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for an hour of relaxation and meditation with yoga specialist, Ms. Bridgette Wimbleduff. This chair yoga program is perfect for seniors and anyone who is in the beginning stages of their yoga journey.
Eat Your Way to Wellness: How to Read Food Labels
Woodlawn Branch Library | 5709 1st Ave N
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Take your health into your own hands by learning how to read food labels and learning what to look for or avoid. The more you know, the more you can make better choices for yourself and your family. Hear from Bama Health Foods store owner Jacquie Fazekas-Woodcock about nutritious eating and food labels.
Wednesday, June 29
Art Attack: The Great Wave
North Birmingham Regional Branch Library | 2501 31st Ave N
Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Learn about the art of Japanese printmaking. Create a print inspired by the famous print The Great Wave by Hokusai. Registration is required; call 205-226-4025 to register.
Make Waves Wednesdays
Inglenook Branch Library | 4100 40th Terrace N
Starts at 10:30 a.m.
Come join Inglenook library staff for some wacky fun! If you love all things silly, then you are sure to enjoy all of their activities!
Create Your Own Bracelet
Titusville Branch Library | 2 6th Ave SW
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Create your own bracelet using leather cording and metal beads. All materials will be provided.
Thursday, June 30
Powderly Branch Library | 3301 Jefferson Ave SW
Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Rooted in African culture, the art of stepping utilizes claps, stomps, and chants to create rhythms and visual patterns with the body. In this class, students will learn a brief history of the dance form, basic step movements, and listening and teambuilding skills. These fundamentals will be coupled with a dash of showmanship to create a fun, energetic step!
East Ensley Branch Library | 900 14th St Ensley
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Join us to create your own book bad featuring the Summer Reading theme, Oceans of Possibilities.
Ocean Stem
Springville Road Regional Branch Library | 1224 Old Springville Rd
From 2:00—3:30 p.m.
In this class, Springville Road Library will conduct two different experiments. In their first experiment, attendees will learn what makes a boat float and then attempt to create a boat that won't sink! The second experiment involves making a hurricane-proof house, so patrons can learn about hurricanes and how buildings are designed to withstand forces of nature.
Registration is required to attend. Call 205-226-4085 to register.
Friday, July 1
TGIF Crafts
Wylam Branch Library | 4300 7th Ave
Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Join us on the first Friday of every month for crafts and relaxation. Registration is not required but is greatly appreciated.
Springville Road Regional Branch Library | 1224 Old Springville Rd
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Participants are taught one new quilting block each month. All materials provided!
Tour De Route Springville!
Springville Road Regional Branch Library | 1224 Old Springville Rd
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Come to the Youth Department and enter the Tour De France! Instead of bicycles and a trip to France, we will be using the board game Flamme Rouge to re-create the actual tour course. We will be following different stages each week, keeping track of placing. Everyone who participates will get a prize, and the winner of the tour will get a Grande Prize!
Players need to be ages 8+ to participate and attend all four days. Space is limited, and registration is required. Call 205-226-4085 to register.
Thanks to the Birmingham Legion FC and the City of Birmingham Parks and Recreation Department for helping make Oceans of Possibilities possible at all 16 active BPL locations.
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By Cheyenne Trujillo | Library Assistant Ⅲ, Public Relations
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