2024 Holiday Happenings Spotlight: TItusville Branch Library

 

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Birmingham Public Library.

Fourteen BPL locations are hosting  80 plus free holiday programs and activities for library patrons of all ages, including over 30 happening this week through Saturday, December 7.

The BPL PR Department is doing spotlights on our libraries hosting holiday programs.

Today's spotlight is on Titusville Branch Library, located at #2 6th Avenue SW.

For more information on Titusville programs, call Branch Manager Reba Williams at (205) 322-1140.

Titusville  Branch Library, 2 6th Ave. SW, Birmingham, AL 35211

Wednesday, December 4, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Titusville Senior Community Resource Day

Senior participants will enjoy interacting with vendors who will provide information and resources available to help them during the holidays such as medical consultations, food distribution, utilities assistance, and other essential services.   

Wednesday, December 4, 10:00 a.m.

Titusville Diaper Resource Day

The Titusville Branch hosts a Diaper Resource Day, providing families in need during the holidays with free diapers and essential baby supplies. This community event aims to support parents and caregivers while fostering connections with local resources. 

Thursday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Titusville Community Resource Day

Patrons who register may receive boxes and non-perishable food items, bringing support and relief to members of the community in need during the holidays.

Fridays, December 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:45 a.m.

Senior Exercise Class  

Is your upcoming 2025 New Year's Resolution to get in shape, learn the latest line dances or improve your skills on the dance floor? Then Titusville Branch's popular Friday line dance classes led by Ms. Mary Williams are for you. Participants will enjoy a new experience at the library through exercise - and make new friends on the dance floor every week.

Monday, December 9, 3:30 p.m.

Gift Box Origami

The Gift Box Origami program introduces patrons to the art of origami and allows them to create and decorate an origami gift box for the upcoming gift-giving season. Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Participants will get to socialize and learn a useful holiday craft.

Tuesday, December 10, 10:30 a.m.

Lima Bean Mosaic

The Lima Bean Mosaic program at Titusville Branch teaches patrons how to create intricate mosaics 

A mosaic is an artwork design made up of small pieces of materials such as stone, glass, tiles, shells or in this activity lima beans. Participants will learn hands-on artistic activities while bonding with others and using cultural expression.

Wednesday, December 11, 3:30 p.m.

Snowflake Suncatcher Craft

The Snowflake Suncatcher Craft Program will allow Titusville participants to create a winter-themed decoration out of paper and tissue paper. Patrons will celebrate the holiday season and socialize while doing a fun artistic project. 

Wednesday, December 11, 11:00 a.m.

Titusville Branch Adult Book Club

Desire to join a book club during the holidays? Come interact with fellow Titusville Branch patrons who share a love of literature.  

Friday, December 13, 9:30 a.m.

Index Club Challenge 

The Index Club Challenge Doodle program engages Titusville patrons in creative, spontaneous drawing activities using index cards. This low-cost art activity promotes cognitive flexibility and stress relief through artistic expression. It is easy to do. Take simple index cards, ruled or unruled. Doodle with magic markers. Use alphabets/lettering or make collages from magazines.    

Tuesday, December 16, 11:00 a.m.

Ribbon Wrapping

Join us at Titusville Branch as patrons create their own holiday gift ribbons and bows for the upcoming holiday season. 

Wednesday, December 17, 10:30 a.m.

Christmas Cookie Decorating Fun

Join Titusville Branch for guided cookie decorating sessions, holiday-themed storytelling and a cookie exchange. Patrons of all ages will gather for community engagement, creativity, and a festive joyful celebration of the holidays.

Wednesday, December 17, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Story Time: Holiday Edition

Join Titusville Branch for Holiday stories with crafts and snacks.

Thursday, December 18, 3:30 p.m.

Cotton-ball Penguin Craft!

During this Cotton-ball Penguin Craft session, patrons will celebrate the holiday season by creating an artistic penguin out of cotton balls and construction paper. Join this program as we socialize, create a craft and learn about the life of a penguin.

Friday, December 19, 10:30 a.m.

Q-Tip Painted Christmas Theme Craft

During this Q-Tip Painted Christmas theme craft, patrons will use cotton swabs and paint to create festive holiday decorations and artwork.

Friday, December 19, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Movie Night

Join us at Titusville Branch for a seasonal movie night at the library. 

By Roy L. Williams, PR Director|The Birmingham Public Library