The Public Libraries of Birmingham/Jefferson County the READER  

VOL. 10, NO. 3 dot  AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER dot 2000


From The Baltimore Museum of Art

Adult Reading Program
 August 1-23

Join at your local public library

From July 16 – September 10, 2000, a glorious exhibition featuring the works of Henri Matisse (1869 – 1954), a giant of modern art and one of the most beloved artists of the 20th Century will be on display at the Birmingham Museum of Art. This exhibition features 68 dazzling works spanning 1898-1950. They are drawn from the Cone Collection at the Baltimore Museum of Art, an internationally renowned collection of modern art. The exhibition marks the largest U.S. tours of Matisse works from this Collection in more than 20 years.

The public libraries of Jefferson County, in conjunction with the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Matisse Exhibition, invite you to learn more about Matisse, Picasso, Impressionism, Abstractions, and Fauvism by signing up for our Adult Reading Program. The public libraries of Jefferson County have a wealth of information on these subjects. Check out our materials and qualify for a chance to win several prizes.

Library patrons (aged 18 and older) may choose fiction or non-fiction books, books-on-tape, or videos checked out from any public library in Jefferson County.

Just fill out the entry card on the Adult Reading Program bookmarks as you read material on Matisse, Picasso, Impressionism, abstractions, fauvism or other artists and movements of this time period. Turn in the entry cards at any participating public library in Jefferson County.

All entry cards submitted for the drawing must be turned in by closing Wednesday, August 23, 2000. Winners will be informed by telephone or mail.

PRIZES!

  • 4 free, un-timed, undated adult passes to the museum exhibition, Matisse
  • 2 Exhibition Catalogues on Matisse,- a $35 value
  • 2 $25 Gift Certificates to the Museum Gift Shop
  • 2 free Museum of Art Family Memberships (1 year for parents & all children under 18, $45 value)
  • 30 Matisse posters

For further information call one of the participating public libraries in Jefferson County: Birmingham Public Library-Central & 20 branches, Gardendale, Homewood, Irondale, Leeds, Mountain Brook (Emmet O'Neal), Trussville, Vestavia, and Warrior. 

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FREE
Computer
Classes		 The Regional Library Computer Center is located on the third floor of the Linn-Henley Building at the Birmingham Public Library. The following classes are currently being offered:
  • Basic PC operation
  • Basic Internet
  • Free E-mail on the Web
  • Job Sites on the Web
  • Access 97 (Part 1 & 2)
  • Word 97 (Part 1 & 2)
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Excel
Pre-Registration is required for all classes.  Call (205) 226-3799 for further details and registration information.  Class schedules are available at your local public library.

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Birmingham Public Library
Annual Children's Book Sale
Springville Road Library

Thursday, August 24 - Saturday, August 26, 2000
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

Hardbacks 25 cents / Paperbacks and magazines 10 cents

 
Birmingham Public Library invites you to meet children’s writer Jerdine Nolen author of Harvey Potter’s Balloon Farm, In My Momma’s Kitchen, Raising Dragons, Big Jabe and many more.
  • Thursday, November 2nd

North Birmingham Branch Library, 9:00 a.m.
Avondale Branch Library, 1:00 p.m.

  • Friday, November 3rd

North Avondale Branch Library, 9:00 a.m
Five Points West Branch Library, 1:00 p.m
Titusville Branch Library, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday and Friday performances have limited seating. Reservations are required.

  • Saturday, November 4th

Birmingham Public Library (Central), 10:00 a.m
Springville Road Branch Library, 2:00 p.m.

Author and educator, Jerdine Nolen says, "I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t writing. My mother says she thinks I was born with a pencil in my hand. Ideas seem to be around me all the time. My ideas come from reading, writing, and living day-to-day in the world – then I follow where they lead!"

Come join us as ALA Notable Book Award winner, Ms. Nolen shares her love of reading and writing with us through slides and book sharing.

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