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The Public Libraries of Birmingham/Jefferson County the READER

VOL. 10, NO. 4 November, December, January 2000-2001

Get the Genealogy Bug

Birmingham Public Library – Central
Southern History Department Presents:

An Introduction to Genealogical Research. This is a beginning genealogy class taught by the staff of the Southern History Department that covers basic research techniques and terminology and explains how to use the Federal Census for genealogy. Remaining classes in 2000 will be taught on the following Sundays: November 12, & December 10 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 28 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Classes are free and no registration is required.

The Birmingham African-American Genealogy Study Group (a Special Interest Group of the Birmingham Genealogical Society) will meet in the Richard Arrington, Jr. Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. on October 8, November 5, December 3, and January 7.

Tracing your African-American Ancestry Using Military Records. Presented by Frazine Taylor from the Alabama Department of Archives and History. The program will be held in the Richard Arrington, Jr. Auditorium on Saturday, January 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required and there will be a charge of $5.00. Call 226-3665 for more information.

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Babies Are Born Learning…..Make Every Moment Count
A Special Project through Childcare Resources

Childcare Resources is pleased to announce the development of a video entitled The Incredible Technicolor Brain Machine. This presentation shows how new research in brain development has revealed that early experiences help to determine the way children learn, think, and behave for the rest of their lives. It also suggests how this information could be used by parents, grandparents, students, educators, and policy makers to improve the quality of life for our children.

Childcare Resources has donated a copy of this video to all public libraries of Jefferson County. It is their hope that, through this cooperative effort, they may spread the campaign message: Experiences in the first three years of life are critical in laying the foundation for future learning and successes.

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		Arthur's Library Adventure Program
		Many Jefferson County Libraries will celebrate Children’s Book Week, Nov. 13 - 19, with ARTHUR Library Adventure Programs. The libraries have teamed up with local Piggly Wiggly grocery stores and Libby’s Juicy Juice to offer exciting ARTHUR library programs and giveaways.
	Kids twelve and under can enter the ARTHUR coloring contest by picking up an entry form at their local Piggly Wiggly grocery store. After completion, present the entry form to a participating Jefferson County Library. Entries will be judged from a random drawing and one grand prize winner will receive a set of Marc Brown ARTHUR books and a $100 U.S. Savings Bond. In addition, you can take ARTHUR home with you. Just collect 10 proofs of purchase from any Libby’s Juicy Juice product. Redeem them at a participating Jefferson County Library during Children's Book Week, Nov. 13 - 19 for a 7" ARTHUR plush doll (while supplies last). Be sure to check your library's calendar of events for the date and time of special ARTHUR Library Adventure programs. PARTICIPATING JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES: Birmingham Public Library and Branches Adamsville Public Library Western Hills Mall Library Gardendale Public Library Graysville Public Library Homewood Public Library Hueytown Public Library Irondale Public Library Leeds Public Library Midfield Public Library Mountain Book Emmet O’Neal Library Trussville Public Library Warrior Public Library

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