FOL Bookstore
2017-04-11 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Join us every Tuesday in the Friends of the Library Bookstore! It’s open all day long, and is located directly behind the circulation desk. There is always a variety of books to choose from. All proceeds go towards supporting the Phenix City-Russell County Library and enhancing programs.
Pricing
Hardcover: $1.00
Paperback: $0.50

Double DVD Day
2017-04-13
It’s Double DVD Day at the Phenix City-Russell County Library! Come in every Thursday and check out two-for-one DVDs!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2017-04-16
The Library will be closed Sunday, April 16, 2017, in observance of the Easter holiday, and will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, April 17, 2017. We hope you all enjoy your Easter!

Library Closed
2017-05-14
The library will be closed on Sunday, May 14, 2017, in observance of Mother’s Day, and will reopen for normal business hours on Monday at 9:30 a.m., EDT.
We hope you all enjoy Mother’s Day!

Library Closed
2017-05-29
The library will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday, and will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day!

Summer Reading Program Registration Begins!
2017-06-01
Build a Better World
The staff here at the Phenix City-Russell County Library has been busy planning programs and activities to ensure this year’s Summer Reading Program will be GREAT! We can’t wait to see you! Registration for Summer Reading begins June 1.
Check out the flyers and program dates below. If you have any questions about what level your child, junior, or teen should sign up for, please give us a call at 334-297-1139.
In order to prepare for our weekly events, the following ages will apply to the weekly programs regardless of what reading level your child is in:

Children’s: All Ages
Junior’s: Ages 7-11
Teens: Ages 12 and up

Can’t make it to every weekly event, but still want to participate? No problem! Stop by the library to register and pick up a summer reading log.
Children’s Programs
Thursdays @ 10 a.m.
June: 8 | 5 | 22 | 29
July: 6 | 13
Junior’s Programs
Thursdays @ 2 p.m.
June: 8 | 5 | 22 | 29
July: 6 | 13
Teen Programs
Fridays @ 2 p.m.
June: 9 | 6 | 23 | 30
July: 7 | 14
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Children's Summer Reading Program: Lew-E's Circus
2017-06-08 10:00
The Summer Reading Program is back!! The Children’s Program will meet every Thursday, June 8 through July 13, at 10 a.m. EDT. See flyer below for our weekly program details.
All ages are welcomed to come to our weekly Children’s Program events at the library.
See you there!

Junior Summer Reading Program: Gardening
2017-06-08 14:00
The Summer Reading Program is back!! The Junior’s Program will meet every Thursday, June 8 through July 13, at 2 p.m. EDT. See flyer below for our weekly program details.
Ages 7-11 are welcomed to join us for our weekly Junior Program events at the library.
See you there!

Children's Summer Reading Program: Skip Cain - Build a Magical World with the Magic Guy!
2017-06-15 10:00

Junior Summer Reading Program: Build a Bird Feeder
2017-06-15 14:00

Donuts with Dad
2017-06-17 10:00 - 14:00
Donuts with Dad
Looking for a way to celebrate Father’s Day? Stop by the library between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Eastern Time, for Donuts with Dad! The event will include donuts, coffee, and a Father’s Day craft. All ages are welcomed! Bring your dad, grandpa, uncle, friend, father-figure, etc. – anyone you’d like to recognize on this special day.

Movie Night
2017-06-20 17:30
Every Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m., EDT, we will show a newly released movie!
Check out the upcoming the upcoming dates and titles:

June 20: Monster Trucks

June 27: Power Rangers

July 11: The Fate of the Furious

July 18: Kong-Skull Island

July 25: Boss Baby

Children's Summer Reading Program: Bill Packard - Build a Giant Mouse Trap with the Magic Man!
2017-06-22 10:00

Junior Summer Reading Program: Building a Better Community
2017-06-22 14:00

Children's Summer Reading Program: Eric Willis - Build a World of Science with Doc Atoms!
2017-06-29 10:00

Junior Summer Reading Program: Building with Legos
2017-06-29 14:00

Library Closed
2017-07-04 - 2017-07-05
The library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, and Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in observance of the Independence Day holiday, and will reopen for normal business hours on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July!

Children's Summer Reading Program: Oxbow Meadows
2017-07-06 10:00

Junior Summer Reading Program: Olympics
2017-07-06 14:00

Summer Reading Program: Celebration!
2017-07-13 10:00
The Summer Reading Program is back!! The Children’s and Junior’s Programs will commence with a final CELEBRATION on Thursday, July 13, at 10 a.m. EDT! See flyer below for details.
See you there!!

Movie Night
2017-08-01 17:30
Every Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m., EDT, we will show a newly released movie!
Check out the upcoming the upcoming dates and titles:

August 1: Smurfs: The Lost Village(PG)

August 8: Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Long Haul (PG)

August 15: Everything, Everything (PG-13)

August 23: Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (PG-13)

August 29: Wonder Woman (PG)

Back-to-School Rock Painting
2017-08-04 16:00 - 17:00
Join us Friday, August 4, 2017, between 4 and 5 p.m., Eastern Time, for our Back-to-School Rock Painting! Ages 5 and up are welcome to participate in this fun, FREE activity! Sign up at the circulation desk near the back-to-school display. For additional details, call us at the library at 334-297-1139.

Movie Night
2017-09-05 17:30
Every Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m., EDT, we will show a newly released movie!
Check out the upcoming the upcoming dates and titles:

September 5: Gifted

September 12 October 10*: Captain Underpants The First Epic Movie

September 19: Wonder Woman

September 26: Transformers The Last Knight

*This event was originally scheduled for September 12, but has been rescheduled due to inclement weather.

Friends of the Library BAG SALE! (Special Needs Patrons)
2017-09-14 14:00 - 16:00
Mark your calendars for the Friends of the Library Bag Sale! Buy a bag from the Friends of the Library for just $5, and fill it up with the books of your choice! Stock up on your reading material during the following dates and times:
Special Needs Patrons & Their Caregiver
September 14, 2-4 p.m. EDT
Open for Everyone
September 15, 10a.m. – 6 p.m. EDT
September 16, 10a.m. – 2 p.m. EDT

Friends of the Library BAG SALE!
2017-09-15 10:00 - 18:00, 2017-09-16 10:00 - 14:00

Movie Night
2017-10-03 17:00
Every Tuesday night at 5 p.m., EDT, we will show a newly released movie!
Check out the upcoming the upcoming dates and titles:

October 3: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

October 10*: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

October 17: Spiderman Homecoming

October 24:Emoji Movie

October 31: Hocus Pocus

*This event was originally scheduled for September 12, but had been rescheduled due to inclement weather.

Library Closed
2017-10-09
The library will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday and will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable Columbus Day!

Fall Festival
2017-10-24 17:00 - 19:00
Mark your calendars! On October 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. EDT, come watch the Emoji movie or play BINGO for a chance to win some fun prizes! Wear your costume to Bingo or the movie, and you will be entered into a special drawing for a fun Halloween treat. We will also have a guessing game, a “Storywalk” Halloween story, and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle skills game.
This year we will have a pumpkin scavenger hunt which starts on October 1 and runs through the 24th. We will award our scavenger hunt winners the night of the fall fest and give away some great prizes.

Rock Painting for a Soldier (RESCHEDULED)
2017-11-06 14:00 - 16:00
Join us Monday, September 11* the week of Veterans Day, November 6-9, 2017, from 2 – 4 p.m., EST, to paint a rock that will be mailed to a soldier in Kuwait! Let’s show our military how much we appreciate them!
All supplies will be provided.
*This event was originally scheduled for September 11, but has been rescheduled due to inclement weather.
