The ultimate January guide to library events happening in Birmingham
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Birmingham is home to a number of incredible public libraries – each with their own calendar filled with exciting events! For the ultimate January guide to library events happening around the ‘ham, read on!
Craft for a Cause: Valentines for Children’s of Alabama
What: Stop by the Hoover Public Library and create special Valentine cards to bring some cheer to the young patients at Children’s of Alabama.
Where: Hoover Public Library, Adult Program Room
When: January 16-19
Time: 9:00a.m.-9:00p.m.
Age Group: Teens and Adults
What: Put your knowledge to the test at the Hoover Public Library’s “I love the ’00s Trivia!” night. Play solo or with a team, and compete for great prizes!
Where: Hoover Public Library, Plaza
When: January 18
Time: 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m.
Age Group: Adults
Homeschool Hours – Hand in Paw
What: Hand in Paw, a nonprofit organization in Birmingham, Alabama, joins the Homewood Public Library to explain how their organization uses animal-assisted therapy to improves lives within the community.
Where: Homewood Public Library, Round Auditorium
When: January 18
Time: 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Age Group: Tweens (grades 4-7), Teens (grades 6-12)
What: Curious about the art of yoga? Then check out this free yoga class at the Homewood Public Library. All fitness levels are welcome, and be sure to bring your own mat.
Where: Homewood Public Library
When: January 22; January 29
Time: 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.
Age Group: Adults
OLLI Presents: Ancient Buddhist Art
What: Learn about ancient Buddhist art from experts from the Birmingham Museum of Art.
Where: Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, Community Room
When: January 18
Time: 1:30p.m.-3:00p.m.
Age Group: Adults
Intro to 3D Printing
What: Curious about 3D printing? Join this Intro to 3D Printing class to learn how the MakerBot works and the basics of finding and preparing models to print.
Where: Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest – Electronic Classroom
When: January 22
Time: 4:00p.m.-5:30p.m.
Age Group: 18+
Register: Call 205.978.4679
What: Spend a Lego-filled afternoon testing your creativity and building skills. Opt for open play or choose from several different challenges to build your creations.
Where: Birmingham Public Library – Smithfield Branch
When: January 18
Time: 4:00p.m.
Age Group: Tweens
What: Join knitters, crocheters and other fiber artists to share tips and ideas. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own supplies.
Where: Birmingham Public Library – Avondale Regional Branch
When: January 24
Time: 2:00p.m.
Age Group: All welcome.
What: Experience the calm of coloring at Avondale Regional Branch Library. Coloring sheets and colors provided.
Where: Birmingham Public Library, Avondale Regional Branch
When: January 31
Time: 2:00p.m.
Age Group: Adults
Register here.
Coffee, Conversation and Crafts
What: Crafters unite to learn a new craft every Monday. Instructions and materials are provided.
Where: Birmingham Public Library, Springville Road Regional Branch
When: This class meets every Monday. Next meeting: January 22
Time: 11:00a.m.
Age Group: Adults
Do you love to read? Then check out our list of book clubs happening around the ‘ham!
Hosted by: Homewood Public Library
Where: Nabeel’s Cafe and Market
When: Monday, January 22
Time: 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m.
Book: The Hideaway by Lauren K. Denton
Homewood Senior Center Book Club
Hosted by: Homewood Public Library
Where: Homewood Senior Center
Date: Tuesday, January 23
Time: 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m. (Meets the third Tuesday of every month.)
Book: The Coal Tattoo by Silas House
Where: Homewood Public Library, Board Room
When: Wednesday, January 31
Time: 2:00p.m.-3:30p.m.
Book: The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney
Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group
Where: Hoover Public Library, Theatre Conference Room
When: Thursday, January 25
Time: 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Book: The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal 1870-1914 by David McCullough
Raging Readers – Teen Book Club
Where: Hoover Public Library, Youth Program Room
When: January 29
Time: 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. (Meets once a month)
Book: The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding by Alexandra Bracken
Readers Are Leaders Children’s Book Club
What: This unique book club for children discusses award-winning books and reinforces comprehension by playing fun games.
Where: Birmingham Public Library – Inglenook Branch
When: Wednesday, January 17
Time: 3:30p.m.
Age Group: Children
What events look most interesting to you?
