Phenix City-Russell County Library

Phenix City – Russell County Library Book Club
2024-01-31 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
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, 2024-03-27 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-04-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-05-29 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, 2024-03-23 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

Lunch and Learn: Keep Your Grass Green: Turfgrass for Homeowners
2024-04-04 12:00
Today’s Lunch and Learn Series event presents “Keep Your Grass Green: Turfgrass for Homeowners”, with guest speaker Jennifer Davidson, County Extension Coordinator.
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.

Sewing Class
2024-04-27 12:00 - 15:00
Please join us as we learn the basics of sewing with our friends at Healing Hands Outreach Ministry. The class will take place every 4th Saturday of the month, and will last from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
We hope to see you there!

Job Fair: Hiring Event on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
2024-04-30 10:00 - 13:00
Please join us here at the Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1507 17th Ave, Phenix City, AL 36867. We are hosting a Job Fair : Hiring Event on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Several local businesses will be looking for eligible candidates to hire! Dress for success and bring your resume.

Friends of the Library Bag of Books Sale
2024-05-02 10:00 - 16:00
Come join the Friends of the Library on May 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, May 2nd, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eastern Time (Special Needs Patrons & Their Caregiver)
Friday, May 3rd, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eastern Time (Open for Everyone)
Saturday, May 4th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eastern Time (Open for Everyone)

Lunch and Learn: Protect Our Pollinators, Please!
2024-05-02 12:00
Today’s Lunch and Learn Series event presents “Protect Our Pollinators, Please!”, with guest speaker Bob Silverman, Master Gardener.
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.

Summer Reading Program 2024 Registration
2024-05-21 09:30 - 19:00
Our Summer Reading Program 2024 Registration will start Tuesday, May 21st. Register at the front desk!

My Plate for My Family
2024-06-04 12:00, 2024-06-11 12:00, 2024-06-18 12:00
Every Tuesday from 6/4–6/25, come learn about Nutrition, Meal Planning, Cooking Demons, and More! We look forward to your visit!
Call the Russell County Extension Office to register (334) 298-6845.

Summer Reading Program 2024
2024-06-06 06:00, 2024-06-13 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!

Friends of the Library Book Store
2024-06-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-18 10:00 - 16:00
Every Tuesday the Friends of the Library book store will be open from 10am – 4pm.

GED Classes and Career Readiness
2024-06-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-18 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
2024-06-12 10:00
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time for preschool story hour.

Closed
2024-06-16, 2024-06-17
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
