December 2019 // January 2020
PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS & EVENTS
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SATURDAY JANUARY 11, 2 PM
Natural Hand Scrub Workshop
Moisturizing hand scrubs are fun and easy to make! Create your own masterpiece using your favorite natural scents with items from the kitchen cupboard such as sugar, spice and everything nice. They make great gifts too! Refreshments will be served.
Seating is very limited. Material fee of $7 per person. Attendees must pay material fee when signing up for this event. Please call the library at 620-6418 for more information.
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Merry Christmas!
The Pelham Library will be closed December 24th and 25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
We will reopen on December 26th at 9 AM.
And a Happy New Year!
The Pelham Library will also be closed on New Year's Day and will reopen on January 2nd at 9 AM. We will close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.
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LIBRARY BOOK SALE BEGINS JANUARY 14 at 9 AM
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DECEMBER 7, 1:30 PM
Marvin Clemons, Author of
Great Temple of Travel
Pelham Public Library welcomes Marvin Clemons, author of
Great Temple of Travel: A Pictorial History of Birmingham Terminal Station, 1909-1969
on Saturday, December 7th. Join us as author Clemons talks about one of Alabama's lost architectural gems, Birmingham's iconic Terminal Station. Mr. Clemons collected hundreds of photographs and documents detailing the construction, operation, and destruction of Terminal Station located downtown. Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. This event is free, but seating is limited.
Please call 620-6418 to reserve a seat.
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Remembering Dr. King
Pelham Public Library will close on January 20 to remember the legacy of civil rights leader and activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We encourage you to learn more about Dr. King's life and activism by making use of the DVD's and books available for all age groups at Pelham Public Library.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking before a crowd of 25,000 civil rights marchers in front of the Montgomery, Alabama, state capitol building, March 25, 1965. Photo by: Stephen F. Somerstein/Getty Images
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Popular Picks - How to Get New Fiction Fast!
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Do you often miss new titles by authors you adore? Do you find out a month late that there's a new book you want, only to find out that the hold's list is a mile long? As undeniably eager readers, the staff at Pelham Public Library knows well the anxious anticipation of waiting for new releases. In an effort to assist our patrons with getting new adult fiction releases quickly, we have an aptly-named program called "Popular Picks." You are invited to participate! Here's how it works:
- Click here to see a printable PDF off the authors included in Popular Picks.
- Print out the form, and check any authors you love.*
- Return the form to the library. Be sure to include your name and library card number!
After receiving your checklist, library staff will begin automatically placing hold requests on your accounts for titles by the authors you have chosen!
It's
that
easy
!
*Patrons may also request a Popular Picks checklist from the front desk.
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New Adult Fiction Books for December
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After School Movie
Join us after school each Monday for a G or PG movie in the Children's Department. Call us at 620-6465 to find out what movie will be shown on a particular day.
December 2, 3:30 PM
December 9, 3:30 PM
January 6, 3:30 PM
January 13, 3:30 PM
January 27, 3:30 PM
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Wednesday Story Times
December 4, 9:15 AM & 10:30 AM
January 8, 9:15 AM & 10:30 AM
January 15, 9:15 AM & 10:30 AM
January 22, 9:15 AM & 10:30 AM
January 29, 9:15 AM & 10:30 AM
Thursday PJ Story Times
December 5, 6:30 PM
December 12, 6:30 PM (w/Santa)
January 9, 6:30 PM
January 16, 6:30 PM
January 23, 6:30 PM
January 30, 6:30 PM
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Gingerbread Houses
December 14, 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM
December 16, 6 PM
December 17, 4 PM
Registration is Required; $5 in advance.
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Story Time With Santa
December 12, 2019
Come to the library at 6 PM to see the Big Guy himself as he shares a special holiday story time. All ages welcome.
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December 10, 10 AM
Music Together: All Together Music
Join us for a free Music Together demo class. This program is intended for preschoolers and their caregivers. There is a very limited number of instruments, so registration is required. Non-registered participants are welcome, but will not have use of musical instruments. For more info, contact St. Francis Music Academy at
classinfo@alltogethermusic.com
or 370-4862
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Teen Events for December & January
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Self-Defense for Girls & Women
January 18, 10:30 AM
Ages 13-23 only
Teen Tabletop Gaming
January 14, 6 PM
January 28, 6 PM
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December Events
- Tech Time: December 2, 6:30-7:30 PM We are building robots that sort colors. Building the 1,000 piece LEGO© robot is only the beginning. Signup is recommended.
- Watercolor, Let’s Paint: December 3, 6 – 7:30 PM. Come join us paint using the video tutorial Let’s Paint. Bring your brushes and supplies and let’s get to painting.
- Scott Howard Consulting LLC Meeting: December 6, 11 – 1 PM
- Pelham Business Alliance Meeting: December 9, 10 – 2 PM
- One on One Sessions: On-going dates and times
January Events
- 4-H Club Moon to Mars: January 16
- 4-H Club Pelham Homeschool: January 21
- One on One Sessions: On-going dates and times
Pelham Public Library One on One sessions
– The Pelham Public Library offers computer classes that are flexible for your needs. Call the library to make an appointment.
We offer learning opportunities in:
- Library E-Resources
- Learn Python Programming Language
- New Smart Phone
- Scratch Programming Language
- Personal Computer Help
- Internet Basics
- Microsoft Office
- Basic Computer
Call Matt at 620-6471 for more information on these and other Maker Space events!
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Click here
to see what new adult fiction titles come out in December
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Understanding Medicare Seminar
Tuesday, January 21, 10:30 AM
Tuesday, January 21, 6 PM
Free Morning ESL Classes
Every Tuesday 9:30 AM
Free Evening ESOL Classes
(English for Speakers of Other Languages)
December 5, 6 PM
January 2, 6 PM
January 9, 6 PM
January 16, 6 PM
January 23, 6 PM
January 30, 6 PM
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De La Mañana
La clase de ESL progresa a la clase de GED todos los martes de 9:30-12:30 PM. Esta clase está diseñada para todos los niveles de estudiantes del idioma inglés, desde principiantes hasta avanzados y preparación para el examen de GED. La clase es gratis. Administrado a través de Central Alabama Community College, llame al 256-378-2017 para obtener más información.
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De La Noche
Los estudiantes adultos que buscanaprender inglés están invitados a estas clases que se llevarán acabo todos losjueves por la noche en la Biblioteca Pública de Pelham. Las clases serán impartidas por un tutor capacitado y apoyado por el LiteracyCouncil.
Para obtener más información o reservar un asiento, llame al LiteracyCouncil al 326-1925. No se proporciona cuidado de niños.
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Staff Spotlight:
Meet Ahnjayla
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Hello! My name is Ahnjayla and I am a Library Specialist/Accounts Payable employee for the Pelham Public Library. I came to the library from a banking background and have been employed with Pelham Public Library for 8 years. As a library specialist, I primarily work both the circulation and reference desks and assist patrons by helping them find library resources such as books and reference materials throughout the library. I also have many varied responsibilities that must be completed while working these desks. As the account payable employee for the library, I perform all accounts payable and office manager functions and assist the library staff with maintaining their assigned spending budgets. When not working on the floor, I am one of the behind the scenes support employees that help the library run smoothly. I really enjoy interacting with the patrons in our community and am willing to assist them with their library needs however I can!
Three fun facts about me:
- As an adult student, I recently completed my BBA degree with Faulkner University.
- Purple is my favorite color; I love all shades!
- Best of all, I am blessed to be the wife to an amazing husband and mother of 3 wonderful adult children. As of October 2019, I have been promoted to Gigi, grandmother to our beautiful granddaughter, Harper Isabelle!
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