Avondale Regional Library Has Variety of Programs for Adults During August

Avondale Library has a variety of programs for adults during August such as adult coloring. 

 Birmingham, Ala. - Did you know that the Birmingham Public Library has lots of fun activities for adults as well as kids at our BPL locations across the city? This blog featuring Avondale Regional Library's adult programs happening in August kicks off a weekly fall series spotlighting  variety of programs for kids, teens and adults at the BPL. 

You can see a listing of all of our programs and activities taking place daily by clicking on our BPL calendar.  

 Avondale Library's Club Create participants tinted black and white scenes on Wednesday, August 7. In coming weeks, Club Create will feature a Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange, Drop-in "Exercise Your Brain" puzzles and adult coloring sheets, as well as Grab & Go "Tiny Book of the Month" kits.

If you’ve seen the books in the Avondale Fairy Library and wondered how to make them, the Tiny Book of the Month kit is the grab & go craft for you!

This summer, we're featuring classic adventure stories. Our Tiny Book of the Month for August is White Fang by Jack London. With our kit plus scissors and glue, you can craft your own tiny book. Kits available while supplies last. 

Upcoming in-person programs for adults at Avondale Library include:

* Wednesday, Aug. 14th @ 1 p.m.: Chair Yoga with Frannie James 

 Participants will learn a gentle form of yoga that will encourage physical activity by making the poses accessible to anyone. 

* Wednesday, Aug. 14th @ 2 p.m.: Poetry as Medicine Workshop 

Birmingham Adult Poet Fellow Maati Sanovia will lead a workshop involving poetry, meditation, and movement. 

Saturday, Aug 17th @ 10 a.m.: Crochet / Knit Group

- Beginners welcome! Participants can relax, form friendships, enjoy learning a new craft or improve their fiber art techniques. 

Monday, Aug. 19th @ 2 p.m.: Memory Cafe 

- This program will offer dementia patients and their caregivers the opportunity to enjoy regular, enjoyable social interaction in a welcoming environment. We will also provide fun activities that will offer cognitive stimulation. We hope that friendships will be formed as a result of the social activities. Registration preferred. 

* Wednesday, Aug. 21th @ 1 p.m.: Club Create: Celestial Sand Art 

- You're never too old to play in the sand! During this workshop, participants will "paint" sticky boards with colored sand to create celestial designs. 

* Saturday, Aug. 24th @ 10 a.m.: Avondale Book Club 

- Join us to discuss Fourteen Days, edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston, and/or  Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head

* Wednesday, Aug. 28th @ 1 p.m.: Club Create: Alcohol Ink Jewelry 

- Create your own jewelry! Participants will stain glass cabochons with alcohol inks to craft one-of-a-kind pendants. 

 Upcoming Grab & Go for Grown-Ups activities: 

* Starting Aug. 12: Hot Air Balloon Box Kit 

Just cut and fold this cleverly designed kit to craft a colorful hot air balloon gift box.

* Starting Aug. 19: Hot Air Balloon 3-D Magnet Kit 

- Cut, fold and glue the hot air balloon shapes to the magnet base to craft a 3-D refrigerator magnet. 

* Starting Aug. 26: Call of the Wild Board Game Kit 

 

- It's all about stories  - Board games and books go great together! Cut, fold and assemble the game pieces, die, cards, and game board for 2 to 6 players based on Buck's journey from Jack London's classic The Call of the Wild.  Enjoy the game, and check out The Call of the Wild e-books, audiobooks, and movie available on Hoopla with your library card.  

 And while you're visiting the library, remember to view the Avondale Art Adventure Tiny Art Show in the foyer.

For more information about these adult programs and other activities for kids and teens, call Avondale Regional Library at (205) 226-4000 or drop by our library at 509 40th Street South.

By Ellen Griffin Shade|Librarian II, Avondale Regional Library