Phenix City-Russell County Library

Library Closed
2018-11-12 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
The Library will be closed Monday, November 12, 2018, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday, and will reopen Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. EST, for normal business hours.

Library Closed
2018-11-22 - 2018-11-23 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
The Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 22-23, 2018, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, and will reopen Saturday, November 24, 2018, at 10 a.m. EST, for normal business hours.

Library Closed
2018-12-24 - 2018-12-25 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
The Library will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 24-25, 2018, in observance of the Christmas Day holiday, and will reopen Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. EST, for normal business hours.

Computer Classes
2018-12-31 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | AL
Adult Computer Education for Skills (ACES)
Monday or Tuesday | 4-5 p.m., ET
This FREE class meets on Mondays or Tuesdays, and covers several topics that vary each month. A pamphlet is provided at the library for additional information on computer training. Register for this workshop today! Sign up at the front counter of the library. Individual tutoring by appointment.
2018 Schedule

January: Computer Basics
February: Basic Office Suite, (MS Office 2016, and Libre Office 5.2)
March: Computer Security
April: Linux Mint
May: Computer Basics
June: Windows 10
July: Free Internet Applications
August: Computer Maintenance​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
September: Computer Basics
October: Internet, email, and security
November: Computer Class Review (Students will pick the computer subject)
December: Computer Class Review (continued​​​​​​)

Computer Classes
2019-01-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Monday & Tuesday | 3-4 p.m., ET
This FREE class meets on Mondays and Tuesdays, and covers several topics that vary each month. A pamphlet is provided at the library for additional information on computer training. Register for this workshop today! Sign up at the front counter of the library. Individual tutoring by appointment.

ASVAB Tutoring
2019-01-02 13:00, 2020-01-08 13:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Free ASVAB Tutoring
Join us Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Eastern Time, in the computer lab for free ASVAB tutoring! No registration required – just stop by!

GED Tutoring
2019-01-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Wednesdays | 4-5 p.m., ET
Free GED tutoring is available at the library each Wednesday from 4 – 5 p.m. Eastern Time, but the lab will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for independent work. Stop by and let us help you out with your areas of concern.

Tinker Time
2019-01-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Thursdays | 3-5 p.m. ET
Every Thursday, the MakerSpace will be open from 3 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time for you to use your imagination to LEARN, MAKE, and CREATE!

AARP Free Tax Service
2019-02-04 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
AARP will be offering free tax service at the library beginning February 4 and running through April 15! The trained AARP Tax Aides will be available every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday by appointment. Schedule your appointment today! Call the Library at 334-297-1139.

Creative Writing Workshop
2019-03-01 16:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Calling all aspiring writers to join our Creative Writing Workshop! The workshop will be held every Friday in March at 4 p.m., Eastern Time. Bring your favorite pen. Journals will be provided.

Movie Night
2019-03-05 17:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Every Tuesday night at 5 p.m., Eastern Time, we will show a newly released movie!
Check out the upcoming the upcoming dates and titles:

March 5: Instant Family

March 12: The Crimes of Grindlewald

March 19: Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse

March 26: Ssss-Home is Calling

Popcorn, water, and one lucky prize winner at every movie!

Movie Night
2019-04-02 17:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Every Tuesday night at 5 p.m., Eastern Time, we will show a newly released movie!
Check out the upcoming the upcoming dates and titles:

April 2: BumbleBee

April 9: Pokemon – The Power of Us

April 16: Dog’s Way Home

April 23: Justice League – The Final Five

April 30: Escape Room

Popcorn, water, and one lucky prize winner at every movie!

Preschool Story Hour
2019-04-03 10:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Preschool Story Hour!
Wednesdays: 10 a.m.
Stories, songs, crafts, and a snack will be provided!

Friends of the Library Bag Sale
2019-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
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
Thursday, April 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. EDT
Open for Everyone
Friday, April 5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. EDT
Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. EDT

Toddler Tales & Tunes
2019-04-05 11:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Toddler Tales & Tunes!
Each Friday at 11 a.m., ET, join us for stories and music geared towards our youngest patrons!

Family Story Time
2019-04-06 11:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Family Story Time!
Saturdays: 11 a.m.
Ms. Beverly and her therapy dogs will join us every second Saturday of the month.

LIBRARY CLOSED: Labor Day
2019-09-02 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
The library will be closed Monday, September 2, 2019 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

Double DVD Day
2020-01-02 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
It’s Double DVD Day at the Phenix City-Russell County Library! Come in every Thursday and check out two-for-one DVDs!

Tinker Time
2020-01-02 15:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Thursdays | 3 p.m. ET | School-aged children
Every Thursday, the MakerSpace will be open at 3 p.m. Eastern Time for you to use your imagination to LEARN, MAKE, and CREATE!

Toddler Story Time
2020-01-03 11:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Toddler Story Time!
Each Friday at 11 a.m., ET, join us for stories geared towards our youngest patrons!

Family Story Time
2020-01-04 11:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Family Story Time!
Saturdays: 11 a.m.
Join Ms. Kayla as she shares stories, songs, and crafts with the children.

Dial-a-Story
2020-01-07 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Dial-a-Story
Each week on Tuesday, you can call in and listen to a new children’s book read through our Dial-a-Story phone line! Perfect for bedtime stories, short car trips (with hands-free technology, of course), or just plain fun! Call today! You may also follow along with the page-by-page video on our Facebook.
Call: 334-664-1713

FOL Bookstore
2020-01-07 10:00 - 16:00 | 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 from 10 a.m . to 4 p.m., Eastern Time, 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

Computer Classes
2020-01-07 15:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Tuesdays | 3 p.m., ET
This FREE class meets on Tuesdays, and covers several topics that vary each month. A pamphlet is provided at the library for additional information on computer training. Register for this workshop today! Sign up at the front counter of the library.

Preschool Story Time
2020-01-08 10:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Preschool Story Hour!
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. ET
Join us every Wednesday at 10 a.m.!

GED Tutoring
2020-01-08 16:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Wednesdays | 4 p.m., ET
Free GED tutoring is available at the library each Wednesday at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, but the lab will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for independent work. Stop by and let us help you out with your areas of concern.

Diabetes Education Empowerment Program
2020-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Diabetes Education Empowerment Program
FREE Classes! These classes will be offered at the library on the following dates from 6-8 p.m. EST on January 21 & 28; February 4, 11, 18 & 25. All dates are Tuesday nights. Call the Library to register.
Join us for diabetes self-management training designed to:

Educate on how to best control blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels;
Empower you to establish relationships with your primary care provider;
Encourage better nutrition and regular exercise;
Encourage lifestyle changes that lead to the reduction in the number of diabetes complications ( heart disease, blindness, nerve damage, etc.)
and limb amputations; and
Express the importance of developing support networks of family, friends, and existing community-based social services.

Movie Night
2020-02-04 17:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Every Tuesday night at 5 p.m., Eastern Time, we will show a newly released movie!
Check out the upcoming the upcoming dates and titles:

February 4: Playing with Fire

February 11: Last Christmas

February 18: Midway

February 25: Frozen II

Popcorn, water, and one lucky prize winner at every movie!

Friendship Fridays
2020-02-07 16:00 | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
Friendship Fridays
Fridays | 4 p.m. ET | Ages: 7-12
February 7: Valen-Slime
February 14: Happy Valentine’s Friends
February 21: We Love Black History
February 28: Friends Celebrate Diversity
Call the Library to register.
