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Play trivia. Get free stuff. Join us for Lakeview Progressive Taste and Trivia on April 26. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lakeview-progressive-taste-trivia-tickets-43357206572 for more info!

What: Leaving Room for Margin in Your Finances When: Thursday April 26, 2018 Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. Where: Central Library , Linn-Henley Research Library, Regional Library Computer Center, 4th floor Money and finances are of constant concern to most of us. In fact, money, or lack thereof, is always at, or near, the top of the list in the American Psychological Association’ s annual Stress in America survey. Although it is pretty much impossible to eliminate all the stress caused by financial concerns, it is certainly possible to manage the stress better. A good place to start with managing your stress is to develop a better understanding of the concept of margin in your personal finances. Simply put, margin is the gap between your income and your expenses, and, generally speaking, the larger the gap is, the more options you have in your financial life. The trick, however, is learning how to create, and maintain, a margin that is suitable for your lifestyle. To learn more ...

The Lakeview Progressive Taste and Trivia event on April 26 begins at Tin Roof at 6:00 p.m. Show off your knowledge, impress your friends, get free food and drinks, and try to win the $250 Lakeview Prize Pack. To purchase tickets and read more about it, visit  http://lakeviewtasteandtrivia.eventbrite.com .

Celebrate with us April 30-May 6! As part of the longest-running national celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading, over 750 schools, libraries, and bookstores will celebrate Children’s Book Week from April 30 to May 6 from coast to coast in all 50 states. This May marks the 99th anniversary of Children’s Book Week. The theme for this year’s celebration is “One World, Many Stories.” Voting for the 11th Annual Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards, the only national book award voted on solely by kids and teens, is now in progress and will continue until May 11, 12:00 a.m. EST. Kids and teens have been voting online at EveryChildaReader.net/vote , and the winners will be announced live on May 30 in New York City at BookExpo . We are proud to be hosting a variety of programs in celebration of Children’s Book Week. Programs include storytimes, drop-in arts & craft programs, and family night events. Check out the BPL  Calendar of Events  for a ...

The Birmingham Public Library's genealogy workshops are free of charge, but registration is requested. Register online through the BPL events calendar or call 205-226-3665. For more information about BPL’s Southern History Department, visit their page or Like them on Facebook . The workshops are as follows (more will be announced this summer): Saturday, April 14, 10:00 a.m., Central Library, Southern History Department. Introduction to Genealogy – Want to learn how to do genealogical research? Come to this introductory class that will help get you started on your genealogical journey. Sunday, April 15, 2:30 p.m., Central Library, Arrington Auditorium. Understanding DNA Ethnicity Test Results – Discover how DNA testing companies determine ethnicity percentages and what these estimates mean in terms of your genealogy. This is a Beyond the Basics of Genealogy Workshop. Monday, April 16, 3:15 p.m., Central Library, Regional Library Computer Center. Fold3.com – This hands...

Wanna get trivial (and get free food and drinks)? Join us for Lakeview Progressive Taste and Trivia on April 26 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Order your tickets today at http://lakeviewtasteandtrivia.eventbrite.com ! Please join us for a fun-filled night in Birmingham's Lakeview District. Compete by answering trivia questions at local establishments. Teams will begin at Tin Roof and visit three pre-determined locations where they will receive a FREE Taste of Lakeview along with drink specials at each stop. Awards and after-party at Sidebar. Read more about it .

Wayne Wiegand What: Author talk with Wayne S. Wiegand about his book The Desegregation of Public Libraries in the Jim Crow South: Civil Rights and Local Activism When: Tuesday, May 1, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Where: Central Library, East Grand Reading Room Cost: Free and open to the public. RSVP to Tiffanie Jeter at 205-266-3747 or tsjeter@bham.lib.al.us. Details: The event will include remarks by Judge U.W. Clemon, Shelly Millender, and Jeff Drew (on behalf of his mother Addine "Deenie" Drew, whose activism led to the desegregation of the Birmingham Public Library in 1963). Light refreshments will be served. Contact: Melvia Walton at mewalton@bham.lib.al.us or 205-226-3728 At 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, the Central Library will host a book lecture in which renowned national library historian Wayne A. Wiegand will share the fascinating story of young black heroes whose brave stands led to the integration of public libraries in Jim Crow southern cities such as Birmin...

What: Steps to Starting a Franchise Business seminar Dates: Monday April 23, 2018 Monday May 21, 2018 Monday June 25, 2018 Tuesday July 24, 2018 Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. Where: Central Library, Linn-Henley Research Library, Arrington Auditorium, 4th floor Cost: Free but registration is required The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) and Birmingham SCORE  will begin offering Steps to Starting a Franchise Business, a monthly how-to seminar on franchising, beginning Monday, April 23, 12:00 p.m., at the Central Library. The seminar will explore how franchising can take the risk out of starting your own business and becoming self-employed. Greg Foss, a career transition coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source®  and SCORE mentor, will facilitate the seminar. Topics to be covered in the seminar include: common myths and truths about franchising, the importance of knowing your personal goals before taking the plunge, non-standard ownership options, how to finance your busine...