Trussville Public Library http://www.trussvillelibrary.com Just an Awesome WordPress Site Fri, 01 Aug 2014 22:26:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.1 Children’s Finale Crafts Are Ready http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/08/childrens-finale-crafts-are-ready/ http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/08/childrens-finale-crafts-are-ready/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:56:39 +0000 http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/?p=2514 FIZZ_BOOM_READ_logo Primary Stacked


Attention all Summer Readers who participated in our Finale Craft on July 23rd

All of the craft tiles are now ready to be picked up at the library.
Just stop by the Children’s Department to pick up your tile.


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LEARNING EXPRESS UPDATE http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/07/learning-express-update/ http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/07/learning-express-update/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2014 22:55:01 +0000 http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/?p=2508 LearningExpress Library version 3.0
Start using the most advanced LearningExpress Library ever! It’s packed with new features and content, and more is being added throughout 2014. If you’ve used Learning Express in the past, you may be asked to re-register. If you haven’t used it before, it is an excellent test practice and preparation site, with resources for elementary through adult. Includes SAT, ACT, GED, vocational, military, and many other tests.

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Sign Up For Our Finale Craft http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/07/sign-up-for-our-finale-craft/ http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/07/sign-up-for-our-finale-craft/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2014 17:21:36 +0000 http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/?p=2502 Sign up has started for the Summer Reading Finale Craft on July 23rd in the Children’s Department. Children participating in our Summer Reading program may call 655-2022
or stop by the library to get signed up for this fun event. There are 3 time slots, so please
only sign up for one time slot.

Time slots for this event include:

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

12:00 noon

Space is limited, and this event will fill up quickly.

 

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Adult Department Summer Reading Programs http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/05/adult-department-summer-reading-programs/ http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/05/adult-department-summer-reading-programs/#comments Wed, 28 May 2014 22:11:56 +0000 http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/?p=2469 ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAMS
To register for programs, call 655-2022 ext 3.

Thursday, June 5 @ 12pm Lunch and a movie. Join us for a film about the pleasure of books and the special correspondence between a book-loving New York writer and the London bookseller who fulfills her orders and enriches her life. Set in the years after WWII. Sandwiches will be served.

Tuesday, June 10 @ 6pm: Learn about snakes with Yarbrough’s educational and entertaining Reptile Program. Reptile experts for over 40 years, the Yarbroughs aim to calm our fears and address misconceptions about snakes and other reptiles. They are also knowledgeable about the latest techniques in first aid treatment for venomous and nonvenomous snake bites.

Monday, June 16 @ 6pm: Jennifer Conn of The Farmhouse will show us how putting a rainbow in your bowl gives you more nutrition in every bite with her “Rainbowl Connection” cooking demonstration. She will prepare and share a delicious and colorful vegetable recipe.

Tuesday, June 24 @ 6pm: Sallie Lee, Jefferson Co. Extension agent, will share tips for a successful summer garden. She will discuss such topics as soil preparation, beneficial insects, native plants that support habitat, food sources for butterflies and bees, and can answer a variety of gardening questions!

Tuesday, July 1 @ 6pm: Pizza and a Movie. Join us for a movie about a world-travelling woman seeking fulfillment in mind, body, and spirit. Described by Roger Ebert as “a Harlequin novel crossed with a mystic travelogue.” Pizza will be served.

Monday, July 7 @ 6pm: Explore your creativity with Michelle Reynolds, crafter, writer, and blogger for “Made & Remade” on diynetwork.com. She will guide us in a collage craft project using recycled materials.

Monday, July 14 @ 6pm: Feeling stressed? Learn how to relieve tension and feel better through exercise and movement with Julie Watters, the “Happy Fit Camper” Bring a yoga mat if you have one; extras will be provided for those who do not.

Tuesday, July 22 @ 6pm: Fused glass art from DIY Crafts. DIY Crafts from Homewood will guide us in making beautiful fused glass art pieces. After the pieces are constructed, DIY Crafts will fire them in their kiln for you to pick up later at the library.

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Young Adult Summer Reading Begins! http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/05/young-adult-summer-reading-begins/ http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/05/young-adult-summer-reading-begins/#comments Thu, 08 May 2014 22:02:36 +0000 http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/?p=2427 Spark Teen English Poster RGB

Summer Fun will start at the library for Young Adults in the 6th grade through high school Seniors on Tuesday, June 3rd.  

Sign up in the Young Adult Department on June 3rd, and receive a calendar of events and  information for the Summer Reading Program.

There will be events and entertainment each week as well as lots of prizes.  Participants will keep track of how much time they spend reading materials of their own choosing to earn prizes such as gift cards, food coupons, and many other items.  The first free entertaining event takes place on Saturday, June 7.

 

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Children’s Summer Reading Kick Off and Sign Up http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/05/summer-reading-kick-off-and-sign-up/ http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/05/summer-reading-kick-off-and-sign-up/#comments Fri, 02 May 2014 16:45:12 +0000 http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/?p=2382  


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Children’s Summer Reading at the Trussville Public Library will begin Tuesday, June 3rd.

 

Join us at the Trussville Civic Center on June 3rd at 10:30 am for a kick off party
filled with music and tons of fun. Special guest Roger Day is coming all the way from
Nashville. He will bring his guitar and play all sorts of songs to help us get our program
off to a great start.

 

Sign Up for the Summer Reading Program will be afterwards starting at 12:00 noon
at the Trussville Public Library
. Children who sign up for Summer Reading at the Trussville Public Library will receive a bag filled with all of the materials needed for the program. Don’t worry if you can’t be there that day! Stop by the library anytime thereafter
to register. Summer Reading Sign Up will continue throughout the program.


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In Our Own Words – local author event April 13 http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/04/in-our-own-words-local-author-event-april-13/ http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/04/in-our-own-words-local-author-event-april-13/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2014 19:37:42 +0000 http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/?p=2366 Photo: Local author event this Sunday!

The Friends of the Trussville Public Library will host their next literary reading session, “In Our Own Words,” Sunday April 13, from 2:00 to 3:30.  Our previous programs have been a huge success!

Guidelines:
- In most cases, writers must read their own works, although surrogates may be used if approved by the Friends.

- At least six writers must register in order for the program to be held.

- Estimated reading time, including introductions, should be less than eight minutes per participant.

- Material read should be family friendly.

- Long works, such as novels or biography, must be excerpted to meet time limits.

Please call Mary Lynne Robbins (205-655-7694) to reserve a spot and to give your estimated reading time.

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Book Sale April 4-6 http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/04/book-sale-april-4-6/ http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/04/book-sale-april-4-6/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2014 15:12:41 +0000 http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/?p=2363 Friends of the Trussville Library will hold their spring used book sale April 4-6.
Clearance – all books are 5/$1 or 25¢ each.

The sale will be in the old Community Center next door to the library during regular library hours (Fri 9-6, Sat 10-4, Sun 1-5).

 

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Book signing April 6 – Trussville (Images of America) http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/04/book-signing-april-6-trussville-images-of-america/ http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/04/book-signing-april-6-trussville-images-of-america/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:50:36 +0000 http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/?p=2357 Meet Sandra Bearden and June Mathews, authors of “Trussville” from the Images of America series on Sunday, April 6 from 2:00 – 4:00.   Copies of the book will be available for sale (a portion of the profit will go to charity).

More information about the book here

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Spot the Cow http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/03/spot-the-cow/ http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/2014/03/spot-the-cow/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:44:57 +0000 http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/?p=2331 The Trussville Public Library had a special visitor from Chick-Fil-A.
Tons of friends stopped by to “Spot the Cow” and get their picture taken.
That photo means free food at Trussville Chick-Fil-A.

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