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For immediate release Friday, Dec. 2, 2016
CONTACT: Roy L. Williams                                
Director of Public Relations             
Birmingham Public Library                          
Phone: (205) 226-3746 cell (205) 568-0067                        
E-mail: rlwilliams@bham.lib.al.us                 
 
Celebrate the holidays at the Birmingham Public Library 
Programs include West End Christmas Musical, Holiday Safari, Holiday Bingo for Adults
 
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama-Residents of the Birmingham-Hoover metro area will have plenty of opportunities to get in the holiday mood during the month of December at many of the 19 locations of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) system.
 
Activities kick off this Saturday, Dec. 3 at Southside Branch and West End Branch with the first of several library performances of “From Page to Stage: A Christmas Carol, The Musical- A Reader’s Theater Workshop for Children.” On Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m., BPL continues a holiday tradition with Irondale storyteller Dolores Hydock’s popular one-woman performance of A Christmas Memory,” the Truman Capote holiday classic. This time, Hydock’s event will have a special treat: slices of fruitcake for the public from BreadWorks.
 
Springville Road Regional Library will host its Holiday Open House this Sunday, Dec. 4 with refreshments from 3-5 p.m. and the Seasoned Readers performing at 4 p.m. Also patrons who find the elves on the shelves and solve the mystery of the missing Santa at East Lake Branch Library will get a chance to enter to win a Christmas gift. Enter now at East Lake Library, #5 Oporto-Madrid Blvd. Winners will be selected on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
 
All BPL locations will be closed for the Christmas holidays Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Dec. 26, reopening on Tuesday, Dec. 27.
 
 Below is a listing by date of holiday-related activities taking place at many BPL locations. d activities taking place at many BPL locations. You can find more information on all BPL 2016 Christmas programs by going to www.bplonline.org, clicking on the calendar and searching "seasonal." 
 
Saturday, Dec. 3
2:30 p.m. performances at both Southside Branch Library, 1814 11th Ave. South, and West End Branch Library, 1348 Tuscaloosa Ave. SW of “From Page to Stage A Christmas Carol: The Musical – A Reader’s Theater Workshop for Children”
BPL, in partnership with the Birmingham Children’s Theatre (BCT) and Junior League of Birmingham (JLB), invites you to attend “From Page to Stage: A Christmas Carol: The Musical – A Readers’ Theater Workshop for Children.”
In anticipation of the upcoming BCT performance of “A Christmas Carol,” BPL will be hosting free workshops at several of its area libraries. Children, aged 5 to 12, will learn how stories come alive through the magic of theater. JLB members will coach the children and introduce them to similar literature located in their local library. Each child will receive two free tickets (one child and one adult ticket) to the BCT A Christmas Carol production in December 2016.

Sunday, Dec. 4 
2-4 p.m., Pratt City Branch Library Holiday Open House, 509 Dugan Ave.
 
Pratt City Library is hosting an open house in lieu of its bi-annual Christmas program.  
 
2:30 p.m., Adaptations Movie Matinee – Holiday Edition, Avondale Regional Branch Library, 509 40th St. South
Each month, the Avondale Regional Branch Library spotlights a movie and the book on which the film is based. The December showing is a holiday classic based on the short story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern, in which a man gets the chance to see what would happen if he'd never been born.
 
2:30 p.m., Springville Road Regional Library, 1224 Old Springville Road, From Page to Stage: A Christmas Carol: The Musical – A Reader’s Theater Workshop for Children. See details above or on the calendar at www.bplonline.org.
 
3-5 p.m., Holiday Open House, Springville Road Regional Library
 Refreshments will be served from 3 to 5 p.m. The Seasoned Readers will perform at 4 p.m.
 
3 p.m.:  “A Christmas Memory” performed by Dolores Hydock
 Central Library, Linn-Henley Research Library, Arrington Auditorium, 4th Floor, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203. One-woman performance by Dolores Hydock. Read more at http://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2016/11/its-fruitcake-weather-dolores-hydock-to.html.
 
 Monday, Dec. 5
 
 9:30 a.m. and repeat performance at 11 a.m., Tot Time with Mrs. Eve – Sugar and Spice Make the Season All Nice!, Avondale Regional Branch Library, 509 40th St. South
You can run and run, as fast you can, but you’ll never catch me, can you guess who I am? Be prepared to get a little messy as we make keepsake handprint wreathes during craft time! Story time designed for 2 to 4 year olds, with a parent or caregiver; no groups, please.
 
Holiday Scavenger Hunt, Ensley Branch Library, 1201 25th St. Ensley
Complete Ensley Library’s Holiday Scavenger Hunt between Dec. 5 and Dec. 16 for a chance to win a holiday gift basket filled with great treats!
 
3:30 p.m., Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, West End Branch Library, 1348 Tuscaloosa Ave. SW
Birmingham City Councilwoman Sheila Tyson will join West End Library for its annual tree-lighting ceremony. 
 
4 p.m., Tree Lighting Ceremony and Children's Holiday Party, Smithfield Library, #1 8th Ave. SW
The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. followed immediately by the children's holiday party in the Children's Department. Join us for an evening of crafts and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Refreshments will be served and Santa might join in the fun too!
 
Tuesday, Dec. 6
10 a.m., Love to Color @ My Library, North Avondale Branch Library, 501 43rd St. North
Join North Avondale Library to color beautiful holiday images and create a frame for your art work. Refreshments will be provided. Registration required. Call 205-592-2082.
 
10 a.m.-12 p.m., 3-5 p.m., Holiday Open House, Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W
Welcome in the holiday season by joining the Five Points West Library as staff decorates the library's Christmas tree. Light refreshments will be provided.
 
1 p.m., Storytime at the Library, North Avondale Branch Library, 501 43rd St. North – Join Mrs. Eve for an interactive and fun holiday storytime.
 
3:15 p.m., Young Leadership Tuesday Program: Holiday crafts, Inglenook Branch Library, 4100 40th Terrace North
 
3:30 p.m., Christmas Movie, East Lake Branch Library, #5 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard
Children and teens are invited to get into the holiday spirit with Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang.

Wednesday, Dec. 7
 
10:30 a.m. 12-1 p.m., Central Library, Linn-Henley Research Library Arrington Auditorium, 4th Floor, Money Matters Workshop Series: Protect Yourself Against Targeted Fraud
Tips on how to avoid fraud during the holiday season.
 
10:30 a.m., The Reading Snowman Craft,  North Avondale Branch Library, 501 43rd St. North
Kids are sure to have fun making a holiday snowman to take home. Materials will be provided.
 
East Lake Library Grub Down!, East Lake Branch Library, #5 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard
Learn about some awesome animals at East Lake Library’s holiday meet and greet. See some of the coolest critters in town including Phineas the hedgehog, Jumanji the tortoise, Roderick the world's largest cockroach, Stitch the ferret, and more! Students will be allowed to learn about and interact with these tame yet exotic creatures.


Thursday, Dec. 8
 
10 a.m., Holiday Movie Morning, North Avondale Branch Library, 501 43rd St. North
A movie and snacks at North Avondale Library and you’re ready for a fun morning of holiday cheer.
 
3:30 p.m., Holiday Movie Time for Kids, North Avondale Branch Library, 501 43rd St. North
Get in the spirit of the holiday season with a holiday movie.
 
4:30 p.m., Festival of Lights, North Birmingham Regional Library, 2501 31st Ave. N
North Birmingham Library will brighten up the neighborhood with fun and goodies for all ages.
 
Friday, Dec. 9
 
3 p.m., Holiday Movie Screening, Inglenook Branch Library, 4100 40th Terrace North
 Join Inglenook Library for a holiday movie. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided.
 
 3:30-4:30 p.m., Holiday and Hot Cocoa, Smithfield Branch Library, #1 8th Ave. SW
Join us as we start the holiday season in style. We'll write letters to Santa and drink hot cocoa to our favorite holiday tunes. For our gaming enthusiasts, we'll even bring out our We Ski so you can practice before you hit the slopes!
 
Saturday, Dec. 10
 
2 p.m., Saturday Movie Matinee, Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W
Five Points West Library presents a free Saturday movie matinee, screening a holiday film featuring one of Tyler Perry's iconic characters. This event is free and popcorn will be provided.
 
 
2:30 p.m., Saturday Holiday Movie, Smithfield Branch Library, #1 8th Ave. SW
Smithfield Library will be showing a holiday film featuring one of Tyler Perry's iconic characters. Free event and popcorn will be provided.
 
Sunday, Dec. 11
 
3 p.m., Sunday Movie Matinee, Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W
Five Points West Library presents a free Sunday afternoon movie matinee. We will be screening a classic holiday movie starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington. Everyone is welcome.
 
Monday, Dec. 12
 
3 p.m., Afterschool Christmas Ornament Craft, Ensley Branch Library, 1201 25th St. Ensley
Get creative and make your own ornament to hand on the Christmas tree.
 
3:30-5 p.m., Teen Zone, Central Library, 2100 Park Place, McWane Science Center holiday fun for teens.
 
5 p.m., Santa's Holiday Luau, Springville Road Regional Library, 1224 Old Springville Road
Shake off those winter blues and visit the library for some tropical holiday fun! We'll have snacks, crafts, and holiday cheer! You will even get to say "Aloha" to Santa himself! Free registration: Contact Mollie McFarland at mmcfarland@bham.lib.al.us or 205-226-4085
 
6:30 p.m., Holiday Safari, Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W


Tuesday, Dec. 13
 
10 a.m., Holiday Safari, Springville Road Regional Library, 1224 Old Springville Road
The Springville Road Regional Branch Library is hosting its annual Christmas story time program. Festivities include a special “holiday safari” from Jared Baker of Animal Tales. Holiday Safari is a program that features six live animals. The children will select a present from beneath a small Christmas tree which corresponds to one of the surprise guest animals. All of the children will have an opportunity to have a hands-on experience during this special program. Contact Mollie McFarland at mmcfarland@bham.lib.al.us or 205-226-4085.
 
3:30 p.m., East Lake Christmas Movie Double Feature, East Lake Branch Library, #5 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard
Children and teens are invited to attend a double feature of holiday fun with the Grinch and Frosty.
 
3:30-5 p.m., Holiday Safari, Story Castle, 2nd floor, Central Library, 2100 Park Place
 
6:30-8 p.m., West End Christmas Musical, West End Branch Library, 1348 Tuscaloosa Ave. SW
 
An annual event at West End Branch since 2011, this event allows family and friends to gather and enjoy live Christmas music, and praise dance. Performers will be: More Than Conquerors Church Choir, New Pilgrim Baptist Church Choir, Covenant of Glory & Grace Worship Center, and Emmanuel Reese & Company. Pastor Pisani Baldwin will serve as Mistress of Ceremony.
 
6:30 p.m., Avondale Family Fun Night: Holiday Safari, 509 40th St. South

The Avondale Library Youth Department invites you to a night of family fun as we set out on a special “Holiday Safari.”  Along the way we will encounter tame librarians, wild books, and six extraordinary animal guests from Jared Baker of Animal Tales.  Everyone will have an opportunity to have a hands-on safari experience, so bring your camera.  24-hour advance registration required. Call 205-226-4000.
 
Wednesday, Dec. 14
 
10 a.m., Holiday Bingo for Adults, North Avondale Branch Library, 501 43rd St. North
Enjoy bingo fun at the library. 
 
10 a.m. – noon, Holiday Community Christmas Party Gathering, Wylam Branch Library, 4300 7th Ave. Wylam
Wylam Branch Library will be serving refreshments, playing Christmas music and hosting a drawing for gifts brought by each person attending.
 
10:30 a.m., Active Living @ Your Library, Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W
The Active Living group will enjoy a spirited game of Christmas Jeopardy. Light refreshments will be served. Senior citizens are welcome.
 
3:30-5 p.m., Teen Zone, Central Library, 2100 Park Place, McWane Science Center holiday fun for teens.
 
3:30 and 4 p.m., Open House and Holiday Grub Down, Woodlawn Branch Library, 5709 1st Ave. North
 Join Woodlawn Branch for an open house and holiday fun with friendly animals.
 
Friday, Dec. 16
 
3:30 p.m., Holiday Movie Showing, Ensley Branch Library, 1201 25th St. Ensley
Come enjoy a free holiday movie and snacks at Ensley Library.
 
4:30 p.m., Family Ornament Night, Smithfield Branch Library, #1 8th Ave. SW
Come and craft something with Smithfield Library to hang on your Christmas tree!
 
Monday, Dec. 19
 
5:45 p.m., Holiday movie for adults. Light refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, Dec. 20
 
6-7:30 p.m., Family Craft Night-Christmas Edition, Teen Zone, Central Library, 2100 Park Place
 
Family holiday craft fun. 
 
3:30 p.m., Christmas Movie wrap up, East Lake Branch Library, #5 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard
All aboard for fun and magic on The Polar Express movie adaption of the Caldecott Medal children’s book “Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg.

Wednesday, Dec. 21
 
10:30 a.m., Active Living @ Your Library, Five Points West Regional Library, 4812 Avenue W
The Active Living group will enjoy a spirited game of Christmas Jeopardy. Light refreshments will be served. Senior citizens are welcome.
 
11 a.m., Wylam Branch Library, 4300 7th Ave. Wylam
The Wylam Library Book Club will be meeting to discuss the book "Angels at the Table" by Debbie Macomber.  A light lunch will be served. Call the library in advance at 205-785-0349 if planning to attend.
 
12 p.m., EATable Crafts, North Birmingham Regional Library, 2501 31st Ave. North
Participants will make edible holiday crafts. 
 
3:30 p.m., Deck the Halls with Gingerbread Cookies, North Avondale Branch Library, 501 43rd St. North
Kids are invited to decorate gingerbread cookies to celebrate the holidays.

Thursday, Dec. 22
 
 Holiday Movie Marathon, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Smithfield Branch Library, #1 8th Ave. SW
 
Join us for an all-day Christmas movie marathon at the library. Come in and stay for your favorite movie—or two—and bring your favorite holiday snack to share.
 
Wednesday, Dec. 28
 
10:30 a.m., North Avondale Branch Library, 501 43rd St. North
The Chapter Chatters Book Club will be celebrating the season with good books, music, and snacks during the annual holiday party. 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BPL
For additional information about the programs and services of the Birmingham Public Library, visit our website at www.bplonline.org and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter @BPL. The mission of Birmingham Public Library is to provide the highest quality library service to our citizens for life-long learning, cultural enrichment, and enjoyment. This system—with 19 locations and serving the community for 129 years—is one of the largest library systems in the southeast.
 
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