School Spirits: Ghost Stories from Alabama's Campuses

On Thursday, October 27th from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dr. Alan Brown, professor of English at the University of West Alabama, will present a program sponsored by the Alabama Humanities Foundation.  Alabama's colleges and universities have generated a body of ghostlore that reflects the state's long history of higher education, war and racial strife.  Many of the state's signature ghost stories originated in late-storytelling sessions in college dormitories and apartment houses.  Every college campus has at least one resident ghost.  This presentation will focus on Alabama's most haunted colleges and universities and include slides of each site.  Free admission.

Bessemer Hall of History program

Find out some unique history facts about the city of Bessemer.
On Tuesday, September 27th from 12 noon until 12:30 p.m., Chris Eiland,
Curator of the Bessemer Hall of History, will present a program on the
history of Bessemer through photographs, which will include old documents
and a map of Bessemer around 1888.  Free admission.

Job Hunting and Resume Class

Find out where to look for online job listings, how to apply, & tips for creating a great resume.  The class will be Wednesday, August 31st from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Free.  Registration required.  To register call 986-7744 or email us at bessemerlibrary@gmail.com.

Rhonda Dial, Master Herbalist Coming to the Bessemer Public Library

Jumpstart Your Body into Health

Please join us on Tuesday, August 23rd from noon until 1:00 p.m. for a
program on "Gaining and Maintaining Optimal Health" presented by
well-known Master Herbalist, Rhonda Dial.  With over two decades of
experience, she is an expert in teaching why specific whole foods (herbs)
are nourishing to the body.  She will also answer audience questions.
Free admission.

Summer Sale

Be sure to check out the main entrance foyer for great deals on magazines, books, audio cassettes and video cassettes.  Each item is only 25 cents!

Consumer Information Catalogs

The Summer 2011 Consumer Information Catalogs are available for pick up.  A publication of the Federal Citizen Information Center, the catalog contains lots of valuable free and low cost information on a number of subjects including employment, education, health, housing, federal programs, and money. 

Astronomy Program

Bessemer Public Library Astronomy Program for the Family

George Atchley, Director of Christenberry Planetarium at Samford University
will present an astronomy program including a brief historical summary,
summer constellations, current events in astronomical research, and
internet resources. Please join us on Thursday, June 30th from 6 p.m. - 7
p.m.