Library Press Release    4/30/2018

Library Holidays: Monday, May 28, Memorial Day; Wednesday, July 4^th Independence Day

The first 7 days of each month are fine-free for books returned in good condition!

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News and Special Events

1. The library will host the Sweet Home: Alabama’s History in Maps exhibit during the months of May and June. Start date to be announced. Sweet Home: Alabama’s History in Maps was created and is provided free-of-charge by the Southern History Department of the Birmingham Public Library. Support for exhibit setup provided by the Alabama Bicentennial Committee.

2. Chair Yoga: No time to exercise? Join Linda Abernathy for a 15-minute stretch session! Easy, relaxing, fun and free! Call (256-927-5838), email ccplincentre@gmail.com, or visit us to sign up.

             2^nd and 3^rd Fridays each month  11:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m.    May 11 & 18 …and beyond

3. Genealogy Class: begins a new six-week course on

           Monday, April 16, meeting from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Contact us by phone 256-927-5838 or                                  email ccplincentre@gmail.com, or visit the library to sign up or for more information.

4. Green Bag Gardening Lunch Program Third Thursday of the month through November

             12:00 P.M.  Thursday, May 17: Sensational Succulents with Janice Knight

             12:00 P.M.  Thursday, June21: Miniature Gardens with Linda McDaniel. (One lucky                               gardener attending will take a mini-garden home!) Just bring a lunch; We’ll do drinks and dessert!

5. Summer Reading is almost here! Read books to earn prizes and come to special Friday programs. “Libraries Rock” beginning Friday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. Watch the debut of our first-ever Summer Reading trailer via the library’s Facebook Page, Tuesday, May 1^st!!

6. Summer Scribbles Drawing Class for ages 10—up. 6 weeks of art fun starts Thursday, June 21 at 3:30 pm! Class size is limited; sign up soon. Supplies needed: 11 x 14 pad, # 2 pencils, erasers.

7. Coming up in August: AARP’s Safe Driving Course, Friday, August 24 from 9.00—3:30. Brush up on the rules of the road and possibly qualify for a special discount on your car insurance (check with your agent) Fees: Members $15.00, Non-members $20.00; the class can be audited for free. Sign up required.
8. Summer Storytime Tuesdays through June, starting June 5^th . Preschool – early elementary age.

Regular Programs and Services

9. The Sew Joyful Quilters meet at the library on Thursdays from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

• Reading around Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month from 12:00-1:00 P.M.

• Car trouble? Here’s the path to a solution: tinyurl.com/mKofyke; Choose the “Links” tab.

• Browse our Genealogy Room for free access to com Library Edition and many print resources.