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.

Man Food: Recipes from Pig Iron Rough Notes Magazine, 1928-1950

Karen Utz, Curator/Historian Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

March 5   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.

 

February Family Movie Night

Please join us on Monday, February 23rd at 5:30 p.m. in the Storytime Room.
A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that
the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land.
Free admission.

Who Speaks for Birmingham?

On February 5th at 10 a.m., Samuel Pugh, with the Birmingham Civil Rights
Institute, will show a 1961 documentary "Who Speaks for Birmingham?",
reporting on the racial divide between the black and white  communities of
Birmingham.  Residents testify to their conflicted feelings about how
racial integration will affect their lives, with very differing portraits
offered from both the black and white community.  He will then discuss
changes made in the years since that time.

January Family Movie Night

Please join us on Monday, January 26th at 5:30 p.m. The team
 of people who saved Winter's life reassemble in the wake of her
 surrogate mother's passing in order to find a companion for her
so she can remain at the Clearwater Marine Hospital. Free admission.

Shingles and Diabetes

On Thursday, January 15th at 10 a.m., Ms. Tammy Young, R.N.,
Nurse Educator, formerly with the Jefferson County Health
Department, will discuss the prevention, symptoms and
treatment of these two serious diseases.

What's New at the Zoo?

On Thursday, January 8th at 10 a.m., Dr. William Foster, Director of the
Birmingham Zoo, will present a PowerPoint program. Approximately
 950 animals of 230 species call the 122-acre Birmingham Zoo home,
 including sea lions, rhinos and endangered species from six continents.
 Come find out about the latest happenings at the Zoo.