Upcoming Library Events
Adult Services
Author Katherine Reay : The London House, May 2nd at 3:00pm
Join the National Bestselling and Award Winning Author, Katherine Reay, as she discusses her new book "The London House". Copies of Katherines books are available for purchase at the main Circulation Desk for $12.00 (reg. $18.00). Be sure to purchase a copy to have signed by the author!
Earns 3 punches.
I Have A Pot Problem - Sherry Blanton, May 3rd at 2:00pm
Sherry enjoys creating beautiful container gardens. She is as enthusiastic about the containers as she is about the plants. Learn how satisfying it is to garden in containers! (Make sure to stay for the container giveaway)
Earns 3 punches.
Girls Night Out - With Paintology 101, May 6th at 6:00pm
Ladies! Join us for a Girls Night Out! Paint with Paintology 101, have some refreshments and enter for a chance to win a door prize! Be sure to wear a smock or old button down shirt to protect your clothing. Register in advance at the Main Circulation Desk. $30.00 per person (non refundable). LIMITED SEATING. (Must be 16+ to attend)
Picture shown in graphic is what will be painted at this event
Spring Book Sale, May 7th from 10am - 4pm
Join us for our Spring Book Sale!
- Hardback - $2.00
- Paperback - $1.00
Friends of the Library Members receive 50% off the sale price. If you would like to join the Friends of the Library, please visit the Main Circulation Desk or go to publiclibrary.cc/friends to register. Memberships start at $10.00 per year for an individual.
Joyce Cauthen : Community Traditions in the Kitchen and Around the Table, May 17th at 2:00pm
Joyce Cauthen discusses food folklore and its importance as a means of preserving family, community and regional identity and gives examples of dining traditions that she has collected across the state in previous Alabama Humanities Foundation presentations.
This presentation is sponsored by the Alabama Humanities Alliance
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FREE Computer Classes Tuesdays at 9am
Join us at the Carver Branch Library every Tuesday for FREE Computer Classes! Each month, a series of classes will be listed on our event calendar. To register in advance (recommended), please visit publiclibrary.cc/class or call 256-237-8501 (ext. 315)
Tech Event : Using the Alabama Virtual Library May 4th at 2:00pm
Join us in the Ayers Room for our Monthly Tech Event! This month, we will be discussing how to use the Alabama Virtual Library, and all of the free and helpful resources that are available to residents. Stay for the prize drawing at the end of the program!
National Technology Day : History of Computers May 11th at 2:00pm
Join us in the Ayers Room for our National Technology Day. Learn all about the history of computers, make some new friends and enter for a chance to win the prize drawing!
Model City Chess Club, May 21st at 1:30pm
All ages and skill levels welcome. Ayers Room.
Library Closures
We will be closed May 30th. Even while the Library is closed, you can still check out books, magazines and periodicals via Camellia Net.
Coffee House Book Chat, May 26th at 3:00pm
We will be discussing The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell. Books may be checked out or purchased at the front desk, or downloaded for free from Camellia Net.
Monday Movies
Must be 16+ to attend movie.
Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (G), May 2nd at noon
Second chances start when a hardened criminal crosses paths with a precocious little girl who is helped by an angel to change hearts during the holiday season.
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Ghostbusters : Afterlife (PG-13), May 9th at noon.
When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
Earns 1 punch.
Funny Thing About Love (PG), May 16th at noon.
A successful business woman takes her boyfriend home for Thanksgiving only to find her family is scheming to reunite her with her lost love.
Earns 1 punch.
No Time to Die (PG-13), April 25 at noon
James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.
Earns 1 punch.
Teen/Young Adult Services
Netflix Originals Trivia Night, May 5th at 6:00pm
How well do you know your Netflix Originals? Come to the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County and put your knowledge to the test. Teams of up to four will compete for prize money.
Escape the MACUSA
(A Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Themed Escape Room)
Groups of up to six people have one hour to solve the puzzles to escape. $20.00 per group. Reserve your spot today at publiclibrary.cc/escaperoom. All dates and times available will be listed on the website.
YA Summer Reading Program, All Summer
Come join in the summer reading fun in the YA Department! Make sure to mark your calendars for all the fun events that are planned for teens!
Homeschooler Computer Class, May 6th at 11:00am
Join us at the Carver Branch on the first Friday of every month for the Homeschooler Computer Class. Learn everything from how to make spreadsheets, light coding, graphic design and how to make a resume!
Teen Take & Make Crafts, All May
Every month, pick up your DIY craft kits in the teen department at the library. There will be two kits available every month. This April, we have Stress Less Kits and Zen Gardens. Sponsored by Wal-Mart.
Anime Club, May 12th at 4:00pm
Come to the Ayers room to discuss a new manga title every month, and enjoy Japanese snacks and prizes! This May, we will be discussing Orange.
Dungeons & Dragons on Discord, May 14th at 1pm
Join us on the Library's Discord for a game of socially distanced Dungeons and Dragons. Discord invite code: https://discord.gg/2GpT8q5Mn7.
Virtual Reality Wednesdays, Starting June 1st
Every Wednesday during the Summer, we'll have the HTC Vive out in the Teen Area! Sign up for a 30 minute slot and enter the metaverse! (Parents must sign consent form | Ages 13+)
Game Night, May 26th at 6:00pm
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!
Children's Services
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 April.
Each week a new craft will be available. You can pick up a kit in the Children's Department.
Lego League, April 13th at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Come build with LEGO bricks in the Children's Department!
Summer Reading Program : Oceans of Possibilities, June - July
Join us all summer long for our Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities! Enjoy family fun with different shows, presentations, crafts and of course, BOOKS! To see a description of each program, please visit our Facebook events page at facebook.com/publiclibrary.cc/events
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