Junior Summer Reading Program: Gardening
2017-06-08 14:00 (America/New_York) | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
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: 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!

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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REGISTRATION: Red Cross Blood Drive
2017-06-01
Mark your calendars for Friday, July 21 – our first Red Cross Blood Drive!
Registration for the drive begins June first! Signup for donation times between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., EDT on July 21. We hope you will consider making a donation. If we have a good turnout, we will have the opportunity to host it again!
Benefits of Donating

It feels great to donate!
You get free juice and delicious cookies.
It’s something you can spare – most people have blood to spare…yet, there is still not enough to go around.
You will help ensure blood is on the shelf when needed – most people don’t think they’ll ever need blood, but many do.
You will be someone’s hero – in fact, you could help save more than one life with just one donation.

Not sure if you’re eligible to donate? Check out the eligibility requirements from the Red Cross.

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!

Book Fanatics: From Fields of Gold by Alexandra Ripley
2017-05-23 18:30
Book Fanatics will meet on May 23, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., EDT. We will be discussing this month’s read: From Fields of Gold by Alexandra Ripley.
We hope you can join us!

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 Board Meeting
2017-05-11 17:30
The members of the Phenix City-Russell County Library Board will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m., Eastern Time, in the Phenix City-Russell County Library located at 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, Alabama. The meeting is open to the public.

Lunch & Learn: Forgotten Alabama
2017-05-09 12:00
Glenn Wills presents Forgotten Alabama
Glenn Wills takes us on his journey across Alabama as he documents the remnants of Alabama’s past. What started as a chance encounter of noticing an old car along the highway and not having a camera, he created a new mission. Over the course of the last 10 years, he visited all of Alabama’s 67 counties, logged 30,000 miles, and took close-to 15,000 photographs. Be it an old house, an abandoned store, a derelict bridge, or any number of other physical reminders of the past, all of these played a role in our lives at one point. Glenn felt the need to save those memories in a book, Forgotten Alabama. Join us to see a PowerPoint presentation and hear Glenn talk about the places he has visited in Alabama.
Reservations are appreciated and preferred. Please stop by the library or call 334-297-1139 to reserve a seat!
Limited seats available and a light lunch will be served.

Book Fanatics: Good as Gone by Amy Gentry
2017-04-25 18:30
Book Fanatics will meet on April 25, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., EDT. We will be discussing this month’s read: Good As Gone by Amy Gentry
We hope you can join us!

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!

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!

FOL Bookstore
2017-04-11 10:00 - 18:00
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

WEBINAR: All Bugs Good & Bad
2017-04-07 14:00
In partnership with our County Extension Office, we will be airing this broadcast on the first Friday of each month at 2 pm., Eastern Time, in Meeting Room A.
April
Mosquitos & Insect Borne Diseases
May
Ticks
June
Aphids, Scales and, Whiteflies
Hope you can join us for these free information sessions!

Make & Take
2017-03-24 16:00
Make & Take | Fridays @ 4 p.m.
Make a simple craft, color pages, stickers, etc.
MAKE it here, then TAKE it home!

Toddler Tales & Tunes
2017-03-24 11:00
Toddler Tales & Tunes!
Each Friday at 11 a.m., ET, join us for stories and music geared towards our youngest patrons!

GED Tutoring
2017-03-22 10:00 - 12:00
GED Tutoring
Wednesdays | 10-12 p.m., ET
Free GED tutoring is available at the library each Wednesday from 10 a.m. – Noon! Stop by and let us help you out with your areas of concern.

Preschool Story Hour
2017-03-22 10:00
Preschool Story Hour!
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. | Saturdays: 11 a.m.
Stories, songs, crafts, and a snack will be provided!

Dial-a-Story
2017-03-21 10:00
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

Computer Classes
2017-03-20 10:00 - 12:00
Adult Computer Education for Skills (ACES)
Monday or Tuesday | 10-12 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.
2017 Schedule

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

AARP Free Tax Help
2017-03-20 09:30 - 14:30
AARP Free Tax Help at the Library
Starting January 31, 2017, AARP will be at the library Mondays and Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eastern Time. No appointment is needed! Clients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Sto pby the library for a list of documents needed for one of the AARP tax preparers to complete your taxes.

Reading with Punkin'
2017-03-11 11:00
Reading with Ms. Beverly & Punkin’
Join us every second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m., ET, for story time with Ms. Beverly and Punkin’!
