February Family Movie Night

Please join us on Monday, February, 24th at 5:30 p.m. A secret laboratory near the Arctic Circle is stolen by a mysterious vehicle using a giant magnet. The Anti-Villain League (AVL) recruits former super-villain Gru, now a devoted father to Margo, Edith and Agnes, to find out which evil person stole the lab. Free admission.

Pillars of Excellence in Black History

Please join us on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. to recognize Pillars of Excellence in Black History. This year's Black History Month Celebration, with participation of the Southside Homes Unit of the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club of America, will recognize six Bessemer civic leaders who represent excellence in our community based on: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.

Alabama Civil Rights: 50 Years Later Photography Display

During the month of February, in commemoration of Black History month, the Bessemer Library will be exhibiting a series of photographic images of "Alabama Civil Rights: 50 Years Later" by Birmingham photographer D.J. Boyd. The pictures, which include significant Civil Rights landmarks, will be displayed on the upper level of the library.

January Family Movie Night

Please join us on Monday, January 27th at 5:30 p.m. for Family Movie Night. Monsters generate their city's power by scaring children, but they are terribly afraid themselves of being contaminated by children, so when one enters Monstropolis, top scarer Sulley finds his world disrupted. Free admission.

Life Mosaic

Please join us on Wednesday, January 22nd from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. as Erline Patrick, Ph.D. shares insights and observations of her life through poetry and prose in her new book, Life Mosaic. Books will be available for sale and signing.

Wings of Opportunity: The Wright Brothers in Montgomery, Alabama

On Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 10 a.m., author Julie Williams will use a PowerPoint program to discuss her book, Wings of Opportunity, which describes the opening of the first civiliam flight school in the nation in Montgomery. Her book will be available for sale and signing.

December Family Movie Matinee

Please join us on Monday, December 30th at 3:30 p.m. for our Family Movie Matinee. On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus' home. Free admission.