Big Read Events

For all activities and events, contact the Bessemer Public Library at 205-428-7882

 

     Events

  Date & Time

Description

Birthday Party

Monday, 1/4/2010

4-7 PM

Celebrate with us Mark Twain’s 175th birthday with cake, punch, balloons, face painting.

Online Scavenger Hunt

Monday through Friday

Jan 11-15th,  2010

Log on for fun and excitement for three age categories. Using your knowledge of Jefferson County’s databases such as Britannica Youth and Literature Resource Center to search for facts concerning Mark Twain and the book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Be the first to locate all of the answers and win a prize for your efforts. Obtain questionnaire online or at circulation desk.

Book Club discussion of the Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Tuesday, 1/19/10

10:00-11:30 AM

Meet, greet, and discuss with Don

Noble, retired Associate Professor of Auburn  University. Light refreshments served.

Movie Night

Monday, 1/25/10

5:30 PM

Bring your imaginations alive from the book with the viewing of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer with Hal Holbrook, renowned actor and glowing cast.  Popcorn, candy and soft drinks served.

Children Medicine Show

February 3. 2010

9:30 -10:30 am. Children Auditorium

 Larry Moore, The Magic Man Comedy, Magic, Music and Fun.    Registration required.

 

One Man Show

February 8,  2010

6:00 to 6:45 P.M.

 

Jim Aycock does a marvelous rendition of Samuel Clemons in full dress.  Great performance followed by Q & A session.

Teen Game Night

February 18, 2010

5:00 PM

Tom Sawyer loved to play and go on adventures. Join us for an adventure on Game Night. Pre-teens and Teens ages 11-17.

Adult  Storyteller on superstitions

Thursday 3/4/10

5:30 P.M.

Friends of the Library present Dolores Hydock, storyteller “Dead Cats and Spunk Water”.

Bell of the Ball

Thursday 3/4/10

5:30 PM

The Teen Department contrast the clothing culture of Becky Thatcher with those of today offering make-overs, models, and Fashion tips by Ingrid Averhart.

Writers Club sponsors guest speaker Lee Shackleford

Saturday 3/06/10

10:30 A.M.

UAB ‘s Theatre Lee Shackleford  discusses writing techniques of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and other works as well. Light refreshments served.

Magic Show

Saturday 3/13/10

1:00 PM

A Magical show of comedy and magic with audience participation.  Registration required.

Seasoned Performers

Stage Play

Monday 4/5/10

6:00 Pm

Performing all over since 1984, these seniors offer you a delightful evening of entertainment.

 

Movie Nite

Thursday 4/15/10

5-7:30

Pirates of the Caribbean

Green – Children

Black – Adults

Red - Children and Adults

Teen  - Purple