Saturday, November 30, 2013

MakingCents - Resources to help your money grow

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MakingCents is a program made possible through Smart investing@your library®, a partnership between the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. It offers a number of resources both print and online as well as seminars and programs to assist anyone seeking to understand smart investing practices and to help people find ways to make the most of their money.

MakingCents is a free program provided by select public libraries in Birmingham and Jefferson and Shelby counties. It provides unbiased information to help people of all ages, economic circumstances and cultural backgrounds make good financial decisions and plan for the future.

YOUR LIBRARY - helping you make smart financial decisions for day-to-day money matters and long term investing.

BOOKS - ONLINE RESOURCES - SEMINARS

December Events
Dolores Hydock, Dr. Andreas Rauterkus, Ruth Brock
Dolores Hydock, Dr. Andreas Rauterkus, Ruth Brock

Strengthening Financial Literacy for Successful Future
When: Tue Dec 3, 2013 6:00pm
Where: Parnell Memorial Library - Montevallo
Description: Presented by HICA

Ruth Brock - ABCs of personal finance
When: Fri Dec 6, 2013 8:30am to 9:30am
Where: Olivia House
Description: Sponsored by BPL-Springville Road

Dr. Andreas Rauterkus - Paying for College
When: Tue Dec 10, 2013 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: Birmingham Public Library Central

Checking, Banking, Saving & Budgeting
When: Tue Dec 10, 2013 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Hoover Public Library
Description: Presented by HICA

Jim Sweatt, Investing Fundamentals
When: Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Where: Gardendale Public Library

Money Talks! Stories About Cold Hard Cash
When: Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Parnell Memorial Library - Montevallo
Description: Storyteller Dolores Hydock Presents Money Talks! Stories About Cold Hard Cash

Smart Shopping Using Coupons with Angela Treadway
When: Wed Dec 11 2013 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: Hoover Senior Center

Credit, Loans & Credit/Debit Cards
When: Thu Dec 12, 2013 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Hoover Public Library
Description: Presented by HICA

MakingCents - Resources to help your money grow and Smart investing@your library® series, a partnership between the ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

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This Month's Adult Events From the Hoover Library

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New Digital Services!
A Christmas Survival Guide
Global Cuisine @ the Plaza
MakingCents: Financial Basics
Checking, Banking, Saving, and Budgeting
First Thursday Fiction Book Group: Gone Girl
MakingCents: Financial Basics
Credit, Loans, and Credit/Debit Cards
Chad Fisher Group Holiday Special
After Hours @ the Plaza: Game Nite
Purl @ the Plaza with Knitting Lessons!
Monday @ the Movies: Christmas in Connecticut
Helping Hands
Coffee, Cocoa, and Conversations
Second Thursday Fiction Book Group:
Defending Jacob
Holiday Hours & Closings
Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Cafe!
New Digital Services!

OneClickDigital: Downloadable audiobooks by Francine Rivers, Carl Weber, Diana Gabaldon, Mary Monroe and more now available. No holds! No waiting! Call 444-7821, stop by the Plaza desk or visit our website for more information.

Zinio: Download digital magazines to your computer or mobile device. Visit our website, call 444-7840, or stop by the Nonfiction desk for more information.

A Christmas Survival Guide

If you find the holidays more than a little stressful, this light-hearted musical revue is just what Santa ordered! Call the Library Theatre Box Office at 444-7888 or visit thelibrarytheatre.com for ticket information.

Thursday, December 5 at 8:00 pm
Friday, December 6 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 7 at 8:00 pm

The Library Theatre--Tickets $25

Global Cuisine @ the Plaza

Enjoy Italian Foods and Coffees! Coffee-ol-ogy Cafe presents the food and culture of Italy. Free samples enhance the experience! Call 444-7821 for more information.

Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 pm--Library Plaza

MakingCents: Financial Basics
Checking, Banking, Saving, and Budgeting

The Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama presents Financial Basics - Checking, Banking, Saving, and Budgeting. Reservations required. Call 444-7816 to register.

MakingCents is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart investing@your library, a partnership with the American Library Association.

Tuesday, December 10 at 3:00 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms

First Thursday Fiction Book Group: Gone Girl

Join us for a discussion of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next month's meeting. Call 444-7820 for information.

Thursday, December 12 at 10:00 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms

MakingCents: Financial Basics
Credit, Loans, and Credit/Debit Cards

The Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama presents Financial Basics - Credit, Loans, and Credit/Debit Cards. Reservations required. Call 444-7816 to register.

MakingCents is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart investing@your library, a partnership with the American Library Association.

Thursday, December 12 at 3:00 pm--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms

Chad Fisher Group Holiday Special

Trombonist Chad Fisher and his backing band present a special program of jazz-styled holiday classics. Free concert! Call 444-7821 for more information.

Thursday, December 12 at 6:30 pm--Library Plaza

After Hours @ the Plaza: Game Nite

Put your game face on and team up with your fellow gamers! Some video and board games provided or bring your own to share. Call 444-7821 for more information.

Friday, December 13 at 7:00 pm--Library Plaza

Purl @ the Plaza with Knitting Lessons!

Cozy up with your knitting this winter by crafting with your fellow fiber enthusiasts! Don't know how to knit? Come early for FREE Beginniner's Knitting Lessons. Reservations required. Call 444-7821 to register.

Saturday, December 14
Knitting Lessons: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Plaza Reading Room

Purl @ the Plaza: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Library Plaza

Monday @ the Movies: Christmas in Connecticut

Join us for a screening of the holiday classic Christmas in Connecticut. Free admission and refreshments!
(1945, NR, 102 minutes)

Monday, December 16 at 2:00 & 6:30 pm--
The Library Theatre

Helping Hands

Help make newspaper rolls that will be donated to a local humane society. Teens and adults welcome. Call 444-7840 for more information.

Tuesday, December 17 at 2:30 pm--Adult Programming Room

Coffee, Cocoa, and Conversations

Join us for light refreshments at our first book group open house! You can meet the book group leaders, pick up flyers with next year's selections and hopefully discover a new book group you'd like to attend. Call 444-7840 for information.

Wednesday, December 18 at 9:30 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms

Second Thursday Fiction Book Group:
Defending Jacob

Join us for a discussion of Defending Jacob by William Landay. Refreshments provided as well as books for the next meeting. Call 444-7820 for more information.

Thursday, December 19 at 10:00 am--Theatre Level Meeting Rooms

Holiday Hours & Closings

Monday, December 2: CLOSED for Staff Training

Monday, December 23: OPEN 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday, December 24 - Wedensday, December 25: CLOSED

Tuesday, December 31 - Wednesday, January 1: CLOSED

Coffee-ol-ogy Coffee Cafe!

Breakfast, lunch and dinner! Coffee and desserts! Located on the Library Plaza. December's Global Cuisine, Italian, features:

  • Minestrone Soup
  • Sicilian Bread Sticks
  • Tomato "Pie"nini
  • Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
  • Tiramisu

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Coffee-ol-ogy will be closed for the holidays: Tuesday, December 24 - Wednesday, January 1. Normal hours will resume Thursday, January 2.

Phone: 205-987-0176

 
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Friday, November 22, 2013

Southern Tales at The Gardens

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Southern Tales at The Gardens. Songs, Stories & Sing-A-Longs. Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 2 pm. $25 General Admission.

The Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham, AL 35223
205-414-3950

 
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