BPL 2023 Summer Reading Spotlight: Springville Road Regional Branch Library
One of today's Summer Reading spotlights is on Springville Road Regional Branch Library!
Springville Road Branch Manager Vincent Solfronk and Department Head Laura Gentry shared a few upcoming programs happening at their library. Jan the Science Lady, Alabama Ballet Company, and McWane Science Center are leading interactive programs for youth! There will also be a special American Sign Language lesson for teens and a curly/coily hair care lesson for all ages.
All Ages Programs
Hair Care 101
Monday, June 12 | Starts at 3:30 p.m.
Join us to learn the basics of black hair care and how to keep your style after a salon visit! Open to teens and adults, 15+.Teen Programs
Communicate with Your Hands
Wednesday, June 21 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Inspire yourself to learn a second language, American Sign Language. Ms. Tonya will teach you how to communicate with your hands. Teens will learn beginning ASL with fun games and activities. Open to all pre-teens and teens, ages 11–18. Refreshments will be served.
Youth Programs
You Matter!
Wednesday, June 21 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Join the Science Lady for an exciting and engaging exploration of the state of matter! This fizzing, bubbling, exploding show will be full of cool chemical reactions. All together now for some simple science fun! Families and groups are welcome.
Dance Discovery
Wednesday, June 28 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
The Alabama Ballet provides a look inside the daily life of a professional ballet dancer from the ballet technique to costumes and pointe shoes. The audience will enjoy participating in fun exercises that challenge coordination. The program concludes with a performance by Alabama Ballet Company dancers.
McWane Science Center Partners in Science
Wednesday, July 12 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Science needs a lot of people working together to tackle everything from fighting pandemics to operating a space station. See how scientists have solved these problems with a little help from their friends. Families and groups are welcome.
These programs are a part of the nearly 250 programs that the BPL is offering for Summer Reading: All Together Now. Here is a full list of the other summer reading programs that Springville Road Library offers!
Springville Road Regional Branch Library
1224 Old Springville Rd, Birmingham, AL 35203 | 205-226-4085
All Ages Programs
Kindness Rock Garden
Thursday, June 1–Monday, July 31 | During business hours
Decorate a rock and place it in our kindness rock garden. Take a rock and spread kindness this summer. Ages 11+.
Youth Programs
Decorate Your Tote Bag
Tuesday, June 13 | Starts at 4:00 p.m.
Pencils, crayons, markers, and pens. This is where the fun begins. Join us in decorating tote bags for the summer. All supplies are provided. Registration required; supplies are limited.
All the World is a Stage!
Wednesday, June 14 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
The world is a stage, and we are all actors in it. Birmingham Children's Theater will be hosting the program. Come and catch the acting bug! Families/groups are welcome.
Kids' Movie Program
Thursdays, June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 13, 20 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
It's hot out in the summer sun. Join us inside for movie fun! Different movies every week, pop inside and take a peek. Light refreshments provided. Families and groups are welcome.
Board Games @ Your Library!
Thursday, June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 13, 20 | Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Families and friends that play board games together, stay together. Come to the library and play some fun family games.
Skulls and Skins
Tuesday, June 20 | Starts at 4:00 p.m.
Alabama 4-H is stopping by to introduce us to some native Alabama mammals by sharing their skins, skulls, and scat.
Spread a Little Kindness
Tuesday, June 27 | Starts at 4:00 p.m.
Come help us create a Kindness Garden and spread a little cheer! Children will choose their rocks and get to painting. Children can decorate a rock to keep and one to leave with us so we can start our Kindness Garden!
Tour De Route Race
Mondays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 | 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 doing different stages each week and keeping track of placing. Everyone who participates will get a prize, the winner of the tour will get a Grand Prize! Players need to be ages 8+ to participate and attend all 4 days. Registration is required.
Straw Rockets
Tuesday, July 11 | Starts at 4:00 p.m.
Come build a rocket with Alabama 4-H. We will learn how to make a straw rocket and test launch them. This program is sure to be a blast!
Bug Hotel
Tuesday, July 18 | Starts at 4:00 p.m.
Creepy, crawly, icky, bugs need a house that's built with love. We're going to learn about community insects and build bug hotels to place in our garden.
Bubbles, Sun, & Fun
Tuesday, July 25 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Help us celebrate summer! We will have bubble stations with different types of bubble wands to try, a bubble wand-making station, sidewalk chalk, outdoor games, and snow cones! Join us for some outdoor fun! Be prepared to get messy. Weather permitting.
Alabama 4-H Animals
Wednesday, July 26 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Our summer is ending for goodness' sake! Come see our amphibians, birds, and snakes! Alabama 4-H will be bringing native Alabama animals to share with us.
Teen Programs
Teen Superhero Movies
Fridays, June 9 and 23 and July 14 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
We've rounded up the greatest superhero films ever to make your next movie marathon that much easier. Open to all pre-teens and teens, ages 11–18. Refreshments will be served.
The Art of Origami
Wednesday, June 14 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Learn the art of paper folding to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional subjects that are fun, challenging, and engaging at the same time. Open to all pre-teens and teens, ages 11–18. Refreshments will be served.
Phone Backgrounds with Canva
Tuesday, June 27 | Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to make your own phone background using Canva!
Color Your Tote Bag
Wednesday, June 28 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Come together and transform your tote bag with a unique design form the Springville Road Library. Refreshments will be served. Open to all pre-teens and teens, ages 11–18. Registration is required.
Henna Tattoo
Wednesday, June 12 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Teens will learn about the history and art of tattoos before getting their henna tattoo. Each teen must have a signed permission form from a parent/guardian turned in by July 10, 2023. You can pick up your permission form at Springville Road Library. Open to all pre-teens and teens, ages 11–18. Refreshments will be served.
Find the Artist in You!
Wednesday, July 19 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Join us and explore your creative potential by trying out different art forms at the library! All supplies are provided. Open to pre-teens and teens, ages 11–18.
Superhero Movie and Snow Cones
Friday, July 28 | Start at 10:00 a.m.
It's the summer reading finale party. Let's celebrate your accomplishments with a movie and snow cones! Open to all pre-teens and teens, ages 11–18.
Adult Programs
Quilting
Fridays, June 2 and July 7 | From 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Participants are taught one new quilting block each month. All materials provided.
Totally Totes
Monday, June 5 | From 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Color your own screen-printed tote bag.
Phone Basics
Thursday, June 8 | Starts at 2:00p.m.
Learn how to operate your smartphone! In this class, we demonstrate how to change your settings, take pictures, and utilize different types of communication.
Fiction Book Club
Tuesdays, June 13 and July 11 | Starts at 2:00 p.m.
June's pick is The German Wife by Kelly Rimmer and July's pick is Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano.
Sewing: Braids and Hoops
Fridays, June 16 and July 21 | From 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Each session will have a simple project to teach different sewing skills. All materials provided.
Beyond Your Ordinary Book Club
Tuesdays, June 20 and July 18 | Starts at 2:00 p.m.
In this group, members can read, listen to, or watch the media of their choice within a given topic and then discuss their selections with other participants. The genre for June is Fantasy and July is Reader's Choice.
Deal Me In! Card Game Party
Thursday, June 22 | From 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a game of cards and meet some new friends!
Festive 4th Gnomes
Monday, July 3 | From 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Paint a 4th of July themed gnome.
Ancestry.com Library Edition
Saturday, July 8 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Participants will be introduced to Ancestry.com Library Edition database, where you research family history and learn how to search this database to locate your ancestors.
"Bee" Kind Sign
Monday, July 17 | From 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Paint and decorate a sign with bee themed decorations.
Gel Air Fresheners
Monday, July 24 | From 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Create a "bee"utiful gel air freshener in a honey jar. All ages.
As a part of All Together Now, celebrating unity and kindness, signing up for summer reading this year also comes with up to $50.00 in overdue fines waived from your account! You can redeem this one-time amnesty throughout the summer reading schedule. Stop by any BPL library to register and receive the amnesty.
Follow the BPL on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and check out our calendar page for more summer reading programs! This year's summer reading program calendar is virtual only, and you can find it on the BPL's website.
Each week, the BPL will highlight the summer reading programs happening at all our BPL locations. Stay tuned to our blog to find more All Together Now spotlights, like these:
By Cheyenne Trujillo | Library Assistant Ⅲ, Public Relations
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