Presented by
Sallie Lee, Extension Agent
with the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
Thursday, August 13th at 10 a.m.
Think you can't grow your own food? Something healthy,
fresh from
your garden? "Grow It to Eat It" demonstrates
how anyone with space
for a decent sized pot and
several hours of sunshine can grow
vegetables,
salad greens, small fruit trees, or herbs for seasoning.
The program combines tips for container gardening with
harvesting and
eating your own tomatoes, spinach,
collards, strawberries, squash,and
even figs. Join in,
share recipes for a simple, nutritious meal provided
by - you!
Reference Desk
Friday, July 17, 2015
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Biodiversity of the Cahaba River
Please join us on Thursday, July 9th at 10 a.m. for "Biodiversity of the Cahaba River," presented by Randall Haddock, Biologist and Field Director with the Cahaba River Society. The Cahaba River is well known as a biological refuge for the rich aquatic wildlife that was once widespread in the Southeast. Using a PowerPoint presentation, Dr. Haddock will show a sampling of the interesting wildlife, including freshwater snails, mussels, crayfish, fishes, turtles and other oddities.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
"Honda in Alabama - An Overview of Honda Vehicle and Engine Production in Lincoln
On Thursday, June 4th at 10 a.m. Ted Pratt, Department Manager of
Corporate Affairs & Communication for Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
in Lincoln, will present a PowerPoint program covering the history of the
Honda Manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Alabama which began operations
in 2001. Since that time the company has built more than 3.2 million
vehicles and engines in Alabama, and is the exclusive producer of the
Odyssey minivan, the Pilot SUV and the Acura MDX luxury SUV.
Corporate Affairs & Communication for Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
in Lincoln, will present a PowerPoint program covering the history of the
Honda Manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Alabama which began operations
in 2001. Since that time the company has built more than 3.2 million
vehicles and engines in Alabama, and is the exclusive producer of the
Odyssey minivan, the Pilot SUV and the Acura MDX luxury SUV.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Man Food: Recipes from Pig Iron Rough Notes Magazine, 1928-1950
Karen Utz, Curator/Historian Sloss
Furnaces National Historic Landmark
May 7th
10 a.m. Auditorium
In November, 1926 Sloss Furnaces started
a small monthly publication known as Pig
Iron Rough Notes. Russell Hunt, the editor, realizing the
passion foundrymen had for the “great outdoors,” encouraged his readers to
submit their hunting and fishing experiences, as well as the recipes that
resulted from these outdoor activities.
This PowerPoint presentation will include lots of fun and unique
recipes.
(Program was rescheduled from March 5th due to weather.)
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
The Naked Prophetess Book Talk and Signing
Please join us on Thursday, April 9th from 11 a.m. - noon for a book talk
and signing, by local author Kristy Gadson. Her book, The Naked
Prophetess, is a prophetic call to women of faith to stand up and take
their rightful place as prayer warriors and spiritual guardians of their
families' faith and future. Prophetess Gadson will share how God has
delivered her from the struggles of her past, as well as dreams, visions,
and prophetic insights that God has shown her about the nation and its
future. This book will inspire you, challenge you, and prepare you for the
days ahead. Reservations are required. Please call 205-441-5556 to make
a reservation.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Electricity: Can't Live without It!
Please join us on Thursday, April 2nd at 10 a.m. Dr. Atkins, author of "Developed for the Service of Alabama," The Centennial History of the Alabama Power Company 1906 - 2006, will discuss the beginnings of the modernization of Alabama as the result of an adequate and reliable supply of electricity. She will show how the history of Alabama Power Company has been impacted by the history of the state and nation as result of depressions, recessions and wartime periods.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
March Family Movie Night
Please join us on Monday, March 23rd at 5:30 p.m. in the Storytime
Room. When Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may
never race again, he joins a forest fire and rescue unit to be trained
as a firefighter, or else his air strip will be shut down. Free admission.
Room. When Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may
never race again, he joins a forest fire and rescue unit to be trained
as a firefighter, or else his air strip will be shut down. Free admission.
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