Murder Mystery
2023-10-28 10:00 (America/New_York) | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
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

Friends of the Library Bag of Books Sale
2023-11-02 06:00 - 12:00
Come join the Friends of the Library on November 2nd – 4th for our Fall Bag of Books 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:
Thursday, November 2nd, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eastern Time (Special Needs Patrons & Their Caregiver)
Friday, November 3rd, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eastern Time (Open for Everyone)
Saturday, November 4th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eastern Time (Open for Everyone)

Lunch and Learn: Horrible House of Germs-Holiday Handwashing
2023-11-14 12:00
Today’s Lunch and Learn Series event presents “Horrible House of Germs-Holiday Handwashing”, with guest speaker Janet Johnson.
Bring your own lunch. There is no charge.
To preregister or for more information, please contact the Phenix City/Russel County Library at 334-297-1139.

Lunch and Learn: Wreath Making with Natural Materials
2023-12-12 12:30
Today’s Lunch and Learn Series event presents “Wreath Making with Natural Materials”, with guest speaker Jennifer Davidson.
Bring your own lunch. There is no charge.
To preregister or for more information, please contact the Phenix City/Russel County Library at 334-297-1139.

LIBRARY CLOSED: Christmas Holiday Observed
2023-12-23 03:00 - 2023-12-27 04:30
The Phenix City-Russell County Library will be closed beginning Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 8 a.m., Eastern Time and will not reopen until Wednesday, December 27, at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Closed
2024-01-01, 2024-03-17, 2024-03-18, 2024-03-24, 2024-03-25
Hours of operation:
M: Closed
Tu: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
W: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Th: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
F: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sa: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Su: Closed

Lunch and Learn: Budgeting Your Money in the New Year
2024-01-04 12:00
Today’s Lunch and Learn Series event presents “Budgeting Your Money in the New Year”, with guest speaker Angie Taylor.
Lunch will be provided. There is no charge.
To preregister or for more information, please contact the Phenix City/Russel County Library at 334-297-1139.

Friends of the Library Book Store
2024-01-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-26 10:00 - 16:00
Every Tuesday the Friends of the Library book store will be open from 10am – 4pm.

GED Classes and Career Readiness
2024-01-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-21 14:00 - 17:00
Free GED Classes and Career Readiness will start on Tuesday, January 10th and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-5 pm, Eastern Time. For more information please call 334-214-4849.

Wednesday Preschool Story Hour
2024-01-10 10:00, 2024-03-20 10:00
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time for preschool story hour.

LIBRARY CLOSED: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Observed
2024-01-13 04:30 - 14:00
The Phenix City-Russell County Library will be closed beginning Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 8 a.m., Eastern Time and will not reopen until Tuesday, January 16, at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.

Phenix City – Russell County Library Book Club
2024-01-31 17:00 - 18:30
You are invited to join the Phenix City – Russell County Library Book Club! We will be meeting on the last Wednesday of every month to discuss the month’s reading choice. The Library Book Club is open to all and is held here at the Phenix City – Russell County Library from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Eastern Time. Hope to see you there!
This month’s Book Choice: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Lunch and Learn: Starting a Veggie Garden
2024-02-01 12:00
Today’s Lunch and Learn Series event presents “Starting a Veggie Garden”, with guest speaker Keith Simms, Mercy Med.
Lunch will be provided. There is no charge.
To preregister or for more information, please contact the Phenix City/Russel County Library at 334-297-1139.

LIBRARY CLOSED: Presidents' Day Holiday Observed
2024-02-17 09:30 - 19:00
The Phenix City-Russell County Library will be closed Saturday, February 17, 2024, to observe the Presidents’ Day holiday. Offices will reopen Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time.

Phenix City – Russell County Library Book Club
2024-02-28 17:00 - 18:30
You are invited to join the Phenix City – Russell County Library Book Club! We will be meeting on the last Wednesday of every month to discuss the month’s reading choice. The Library Book Club is open to all and is held here at the Phenix City – Russell County Library from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Eastern Time. Hope to see you there!
This month’s Book Choice:

Lunch and Learn: Spring into Health: Mind and Body Wellness
2024-03-07 12:00
Today’s Lunch and Learn Series event presents “Spring into Health: Mind and Body Wellness”, with guest speaker Regina Meadows, Regional Extension Agent.
Lunch will be provided. There is no charge.
To preregister or for more information, please contact the Phenix City/Russel County Library at 334-297-1139.

Springapalooza
2024-03-19 13:00, 2024-03-20 13:00, 2024-03-21 13:00, 2024-03-22 13:00, 2024-03-23 13:00
We have partnered up with FABArts again for our Springapalooza III. During the Spring Break week from Tuesday March 19th thru Saturday March 23rd starting at 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, we will be having different entertainers each day from a storyteller to a visual artist. Any age is welcome. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday: Microplastics: Art Made From Plastic You Throw Away *Bring a Plastic Bag*
Wednesday: Ron Anglin, Juggler/Clown
Thursday: Jonathan Perkins, Poet and Spoken Word Artist
Friday: Sietske Johnson, Visual Artist
Saturday: Barry Stewart Mann, National Storyteller of the Year
