August 6 - 1953 Little League World Series
In August 1953, Birmingham won the Little League World Series in
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, beating Schenectady, New York, in a narrow 1-0
pitching contest. Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of this event with
the team’s pitchers Bruce Gordon and Joe Sims as they recall the victory
and that championship year.
August 13 - History of Sports in Early Birmingham
Birmingham has always been a city of sports fans. In early Birmingham
people could watch athletic events at the fairgrounds, Lakeview Park, or
any number of company-sponsored baseball fields. For those more inclined
to participate, the old downtown Birmingham Athletic Club offered
facilities and potential teammates. With stories and pictures, historian
and archivist Marvin Whiting will trace the history of sports in early
Birmingham.
August 20 - Birmingham Resorts
Before interstate highways and air travel most people vacationed close to
home, whether they wanted to relax for a whole season or just the
afternoon. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries Birmingham
boasted a variety of local resorts that offered hotels, boat rides,
swimming, dancing, and roller coasters. For most local residents these
resorts were a short streetcar ride away. Regina Ammon, Archives Dept.,
BPL, will show slides and explore the history of Lakeview, East Lake, West
Lake, and Edgewood.
August 27 - Vulcan Returns Home
This summer Vulcan returns to his home on Red Mountain. In recognition of
this milestone, Birmingham Public Library archivist Marvin Whiting will
present a slide presentation and lecture on the life and work of Giuseppe
Moretti, the sculptor who created the statue that has become a symbol of
Birmingham.
September 3 - The Wildlife Center
The Wildlife Center located at Oak Mountain State Park will share a
revealing slide show about Alabama's native wildlife and the problems they
encounter in our fast developing environment. The Wildlife Center
specializes in caring for Alabama's injured and orphaned native wildlife
and educating the public about living with wildlife. Check out the
Wildlife Center at their website
www.awrc.org.
September 10 - Growing and Using Culinary Herbs
Savor the flavor of fresh herbs. Master Gardener Rosemary Johnson will
show us how to grow herbs in pots or the garden, and then use them in all
kind of dishes from appetizers to desserts.
September 17 - Jefferson County Library Cooperative
Think you know all of the services available at your library? Think again!
A representative of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative will discuss
all the different free services and materials available at your local
library.
September 24 - Flying High in Alabama
How much do you know about Alabama's contribution to aviation history?
Come explore our rich heritage in aviation as we celebrate the 100th
anniversary of Southern aviation. Dr. Donald Dodd of the Southern Museum
of Flight will lead us on this incredible journey.
October 1- Music by the Alabama School of Fine Arts
Join us for a musical treat as the Alabama School of Fine Arts Choir,
Chamber Choir, and Chamber Players perform orchestral and chamber music
from the late Renaissance through the 20th century, light classics, and
familiar selections from Broadway to ballet.
October 8 - Holiday Decorating
Don't have much storage space and on a limited budget too? Let Master
Gardener Rosemary Johnson show you how to make an inexpensive wreath,
broom, and basket for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and beyond.
She’ll create a Christmas mailbox topper on the cheap!
October 15 - Home Makeovers
Tired of looking at four drab walls? Join us for a demonstration of how
and what faux finishes to apply to create a whole new look. A
representative from Home Depot will share the techniques to use and
materials that are needed.
October 22 - Piano Extravaganza
Join us for a very appetizing sampling of classical and popular music
performed on the piano by Dr. Anthony Pattin, Professor of Music at the
University of Montevallo. Dr. Pattin has performed solo recitals at New
York City's Carnegie Hall and other venues around the country. He has also
performed with symphonies including the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
October 29 - Charles Ghigna
Charles Ghigna (a.k.a. Father Goose) is a poet, children’s author, and
nationally syndicated feature writer. The author of more than thirty
books, Ghigna has received the SEBA Notable Book Award, the Helen Keller
Literary Award, and the Alabama Library Association Book Award for
Juvenile Literature in 2000. His poems have appeared in Harper’s,
McCall’s, The Saturday Evening Post, and many other magazines and
anthologies. Ghigna’s latest book, Halloween Night, is delightful!
Homewood Library
Brown Bag Film Series, 12:15 p.m.
These programs will be held on Wednesday, August 13 and
every Wednesday in September and October. Bring a sack lunch. Beverage and
dessert furnished by Friends of the Library.
Emmet O’Neal Library
(Mountain Brook)
The Brown Bag Lunch Series is held every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.
Beverage and dessert provided by library. Call (205)
879-0459 for program details.
August 6 - Speaker Donald Wood, Birmingham Museum of Art
August 13 - The Lonely Planet: Nepal (video)
August 20 - The Story of English: Vol. 2: The Mother Tongue (video)
August 27 - The Living Sea (video)
September 3 – Mongolia (video)
September 10 - Alabama Author Marvin Rogers will speak about his
book The Bermuda Indenture.
September 17 - The Story of English: Vol. 3: A Muse of Fire
September 24 - Scotland: Beauty and Majesty
October 1 - Islam: Empire of Faith, Vol. 1 (video)
October 8 - Islam: Empire of Faith, Vol. 2 (video)
October 15 - Speaker from the Birmingham Police Department Evidence
Technicians
October 22 - Bioterror (video)
October 29 - Origins: Battle for the Planet (video)
