Spooks & Strokes
2022-10-29 14:00 (America/New_York) | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
A Family Painting Event
Saturday 29th at 2:00 p.m.
Grab the whole family & join us for a Day of Spooktacular fun as we create “Spooky Kitty”
Not an expert painter? No problem! A local artist will be bringing step by step instructions!
Limited Spots Available

Movie Matinee
2023-06-07 14:00
Movies at the Library? Yes, please! Enjoy a family friendly movie every Wednesday of Summer Reading. Show time starts at 2pm!

Chess for Beginners
2023-10-14 10:00
Have you ever wanted to learn to pay the classic game of chess? Come join us in Makerspace to learn everything from square one!

Board Game Night
2023-10-18 12:30
Grab your friends, your favorite game, and a slice of pizza provided by the library, and get playing! Play with one of ours or bring your own; the possibilities are endless!

Reading Manga 101
2023-10-21 10:00
Have you always wanted to read manga, but could never figure out how? Join us as we show you how to rea some of our popular series in the classic right to left style!

Murder Mystery
2023-10-28 10:00
An untimely death on a yacht sends a leisurely cruise into a night of chaos and conspiracies. Can you track down the culprit? Join us for “Dead Below Deck,” a murder mystery game!
*Register at the Circulation Desk

Summer Reading Program 2024
2024-06-06 06:00, 2024-06-13 06:00, 2024-06-20 06:00, 2024-06-27 06:00, 2024-07-11 06:00, 2024-07-18 06:00
Summer is here, and adventure is around the corner!
Summer Reading Program 2024
Important Dates:
June 6th: Summer Reading Kickoff with Dr. Magical Balloon
June 13th: Gene Cordova, Puppeteer
June 20th: Auburn Raptor
June 27th: Tom Foolery, Juggler
July 11th: Mark Seymour, Musician
July 18th: Dave Holland, End of Summer Reading and Grand Prize announcement

You are a magical reader! Teen Program
2024-06-08 12:00 - 13:00
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Join Dr. Christie Black-Murrel, LPC, author of Self Love Guided Journal, to explore the vast worlds within books while incorporating positive affirmations to boost self-esteem & reading confidence.
Ages 13-17 are invited to participate!

Homeschool Hangout
2024-09-05 10:00 - 12:00
Class is in session! The Phenix City-Russell County Library is hosting our very own Homeschool Hangout event. Come on by to meet the other Library homeschoolers for activities and socializing!
When: September 5, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Homeschool Hangout: Halloween Party!
2024-10-24 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for the Homeschool Hangout: Halloween Party on October 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.! Wear your costume and join other homeschool ghost and goblins for a spooktacular time filled with special treats!

Homeschool Hangout: Christmas Movie at the Library!
2024-12-12 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for the Homeschool Hangout: Halloween Party on December 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.! Wear your best Christmas pajamas! Blankets and pillows welcome.

Jingle Jam!
2024-12-21 11:00 - 13:00
Join us on December 21, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a festive, fun-filled celebration! It’s fun for the whole family with performances, crafts, and more! Special guest World Percussionist Dave Holland will bring the rhythm, so don’t miss it! Wear your Christmas Jammies and get ready for a jolly good time. See you at Jingle Jam-the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
Activities:
Adults: Mini Book Ornament & D.I.Y. Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Teens: “Stealing Christmas” Painting
Children: D.I.Y. Gingerbread Ornament & Magical Reindeer Food

March Teen Movies and Chill
2025-03-21 11:00, 2025-03-21 15:00, 2025-03-28 11:00, 2025-03-28 15:00
Please join us this March for our Teen Movies and Chill event! Bring your own snacks and relax while watching a great movie!

Check out the upcoming dates and titles:

March 21 @ 11 am: The Sandlot (PG)

March 21 @ 3 pm : Mean Girls (PG-13)

March 28 @ 11 am: Freaky Friday (PG)

March 28 @ 3 pm: Holes (PG)

Teens only! Ages 13-19

Teen Fun & Games
2025-04-04 15:00, 2025-04-11 15:00, 2025-04-18 15:00, 2025-04-25 15:00
Join us every Friday, all April long, for our Teen Fun & Games event! There will be card games, board games, and more! We hope to see you there.

AniMAY
2025-05-02 15:00, 2025-05-09 15:00, 2025-05-16 15:00, 2025-05-23 15:00, 2025-05-30 15:00
Love anime? We do too! That is why we are celebrating anime throughout the month of May with our Ani-May event. Please join us every single Friday in May at 3 p.m. for anime and snacks! We hope to see you there!
