Anniston Public Library Newsletter - February 2023

From: Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County
February 2, 2023

Convert Your Home Videos to DVD - February 1st at 2 PM 
Learn how to transfer old VHS movies to digital and DVD formats using the Library of Thing's VHS to DVD converter.  (3 Rewards)

NYT Bestselling Author John Cribb - February 3rd at 12 PM
Join New York Times bestselling author John Cribb as he discusses his new book, "The Rail Splitter" at The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County.  A light lunch will be served.  As always, this event is FREE and open to the public.  Mr. Cribb's book "The Rail Splitter" will be available for purchase for $18.00 (normally $28.00).  Contact the Main Circulation Desk to place your order.  (3 Rewards)

Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale - February 4th from 10 AM - 4 PM
Join the Friends of the Library for their winter book sale!  Hardcovers $2.00 - Softcovers $1.00.  Friends of the Library members receive 75% off the entire sale price!  If you would like to become a member, please visit publiclibrary.cc/friends.  Memberships start at just $10 a year for individuals!

Sherry Blanton Presents: "Let's do it Right: Advice on the Proper Ways to Prune" - February 7th at 2 PM 
The gardener should be familiar with the right reasons, the correct procedures, and the right times all vital to having the best outcomes in pruning your trees and shrubs. Tips on dealing with cold damaged plants will be included in the program.  (3 Rewards)

Financial Literacy for All Ages - February 15th at 3:30 PM
Join us for our FDIC Money Smart financial literacy program!  This month, we will be discussing "Borrowing Basics" - Different types of loans and the cost of borrowing.

The American Red Cross Blood Drive - February 17th 11 AM - 3 PM 
Join the American Red Cross and The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County for a blood drive!  You can pre-register for your donation slot by going to redcross.org/donate and entering zip code 36201.  Select "The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County" as your location.

Firearm Safety and Concealed Carry - February 21st at 2 PM
Learn all about firearm safety and concealed carry laws and regulations from Bret Lankford, chief range officer of the Talladega Marksmanship Park.  (3 Rewards)

FREE Computer Classes - Every Tuesday at 9 AM
Join us at the Carver Branch Library for FREE computer classes!  To see what classes will be offered each month, be sure to check out our calendar at publiclibrary.cc/class
The Carver Branch Library is located at 722 W 14th St, Anniston AL.

Model City Chess Club - February 18th at 1:30 PM
Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month. For all ages, beginner to advanced. FREE and open to the public.

Ticket to Paradise (PG-13) - February 6th at Noon 
A divorced couple teams up and travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago.

Love, Weddings and Other Disasters (PG-13) - February 13th at Noon
It is a multi-story romantic comedy about the people who work on weddings to create the perfect day for a loving couple - while their own relationships are outlandish, odd, crazy and far from perfect.

The Next Three Days (PG-13) - February 27th at Noon
A married couple's life is turned upside down when the wife is accused of a murder

Anime Club - February 9th at 4 PM 
Come to the Ayers Room to watch a new anime title and enjoy Japanese snacks and prizes every month!  This month we will be watching Cowboy Bebop

D&D Day at the Library - February 11th at 1 PM
Join us at the Library for D&D and pizza.  All skill levels welcome!

FDIC Financial Literacy for All Ages - February 15th at 3:30 PM
Join us for our FDIC Money Smart financial literacy program!  This month, we will be discussing "Borrowing Basics" - Different types of loans and the cost of borrowing.

Game Night - February 23rd at 6 PM
Virtual Reality, (VR users must be 13+), board games, card games, party games! You name it; we'll be playing it. Bring your friends or make some new ones

Homeschooler Computer Class - February 3rd at 11 AM
(Carver Branch Library)
Learn how to do everything from spreadsheets and resume writing to coding and creating graphics. Held at the Carver Branch Library. 722 W 14th St, Anniston

Homeschooler Art Class - February 17th at 11 AM 
Learn about famous artists, movements, styles and mediums and then create works of art yourself! Ages 13+

February Teen Take and Make Crafts
This month for our teen take & makes we will be making dragon eggs or book thongs!  Offered to teens only.  One craft per teen please.  Pick up in the YA Department.

Lego League,  January 11th at 3:30
Come build Lego challenges and win door prizes in the Children's Department!  Held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:30 PM

Sensory Storytime, Tuesdays at 10 AM
Come back to the library and join us for Storytime every Tuesday at 10 am in the Ayer's Room! This will be a socially distanced story time with a craft. A recording of the story will be made available on Facebook.

Pick-Up Craft, Weekly in January
Each week a new craft will be available. You can pick up a kit in the Children's Department.

Have-A-Heart - February 1st - 14th
Come and make Valentine's Cards in the Children's Department for the elderly residents of senior living and retirement homes of Calhoun County! Kids receive a prize for participating. Free and open to kids of all ages!

Pokémon Day - February 24th at 4 PM
Listen to a Pokémon storytime, do a craft and watch Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker(with snacks)! Collect free Pokémon cards and trade with others! A drawing will be held.



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