Prediabetes: You Can Take Control

It is projected that one in three Alabamians born after 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime. Cities for Life is a new diabetes management program designed to highlight existing programs and services that will help Birmingham communities promote healthy lifestyles, reduce the risk of diabetes and encourage diabetes management. The project was initiated by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation with support from Sanofi US. Birmingham was selected for Cities for Life out of more than 50 cities, not only because Alabama has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country, but also for its visible commitment to improving the lives of its citizens. Please join us on Thursday, September 12th from 10 - 11 a.m. for a PowerPoint presentation by Sharon Lamberth, trained YMCA Health Coach and Mary Hollis, YMCA Ambassador. Learn how to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating healthier and increasing physical activity.

A Rare Titanic Family: The Caldwell's Story of Survival

Please join us on Thursday, September 5th, from 10-11 a.m. in the Auditorium as Julie Williams, the great-niece of Albert Caldwell, presents a PowerPoint program about her relatives' survival of the Titanic's sinking,and afterward the continuation of the hunt for the Caldwells by the church which considered them to have reneged on their contract as missionaries. A Rare Titanic Family follows all the true-life plot twists of a family who survived their trip on the Titanic but never could get out from under the shadow the ship cast over them. Book will be available for sale. Free admission.

August Family Movie Night

Please join us on Monday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Free admission.

Tuxedo Junction: Alabama Contributes to American Jazz

Please join us on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 10 - 11 a.m. as
Karen Utz, Curator for Sloss Furnaces, presents a PowerPoint
program on "Tuxedo Junction: Alabama Contributes to American Jazz."

For almost thirty years Tuxedo Junction’s strip served as the social and
entertainment mecca for African-Americans in the Birmingham area.
In 1930 Erskine Hawkins, Birmingham native, wrote the song
“Tuxedo Junction.”  Jazz pieces performed by Alabama greats will
be played throughout the presentation.   Free admission.

July Family Movie Night

Please join us on Monday, July 15th at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.
Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom
that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on
her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.  Free
admission

Cinderella and Her Prince as Senior Citizens

Please join us on Thursday, July 11th from 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
 in the Auditorium  for a presentation by the Seasoned Readers of
 "Cinderella and Her Prince as Senior Citizens."   Admission is free.

June Family Movie Night

Please join us on Monday, June 17th at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.  When a young owl is abducted by

 an evil Owl army, he must escape with newfound friends to seek out the legendary Guardians to stop

the menace.  Free admission.