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Library 101

Get to know Trussville Public Library
2024-12-17 10:00:00 2024-12-17 11:00:00 America/Chicago Library 101 Learn the basics of what TPL has to offer and how you can access it. Trussville - Parkway Room

Tuesday, December 17
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-12-17 10:00:00 2024-12-17 11:00:00 America/Chicago Library 101 Learn the basics of what TPL has to offer and how you can access it. Trussville - Parkway Room

Trussville

Parkway Room

Learn the basics of what TPL has to offer and how you can access it.

This class will cover some general information about the library and serve as an orientation to those who are new to the library or are unfamiliar with the modern library landscape.  We know the growth into the digital age is tough for some of you, but we're here to help you embrace the technology that can keep you reading.  Find out about the programs we offer to keep you connected through shared interests and to encourage lifelong learning.  Then we will take a tour of the building so you can navigate it like a pro next time you're here.  Patrons who complete this class will receive a TPL canvas tote bag with information and goodies!

AGE GROUP: | Teen (6th - 12th Grade) | All Ages | Adult (Ages 18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Program | Class | Adult Program |

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Trussville
Phone: (205) 655-2022
Hours
Mon, Dec 23 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas Holidays)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Holidays)
Thu, Dec 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Trussville Public Library sits in the heart of the Cahaba Project, and remains a vital part of this community and of the Jefferson County cooperative library system – Public Libraries in Jefferson County (PLJC). We offer books, audio books, DVDs, BluRays and Playaways. For more information, call us at 205-655-2022.

Upcoming events

Adult D&D - Group 2
Thu, Dec 26, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons! We will meet every other Thursday.
This event is full
Young Adult D&D
Fri, Dec 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
D&D for 18-25
Dungeons and Dragons - Lost Mine of Phandelver
Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Classic tabletop RPG adventure that encourages cooperation and creativity.
This event is full
Homeschool Hang Out
Mon, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Are you a homeschool family looking to hang out with other homeschool families? Join this drop-in event in the library's auditorium to socialize and play board games.
STEAM for Kids! - Snowy Science
Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Jan, the science lady, of Dynamic Education Adventures for a fun program with a hands-on application of STEAM!
Crafty Collective - Vision Boards
Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Start off the new year by creating a Vision Board!
This event is full
Plant Swap
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Exchange houseplants with others.
Preschoolers at Play
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join us for a short movement and story with Ms. Alicia, followed by free play at several stations set up around the large auditorium with various toys.
Dungeons and Dragons - The Curse of Strahd
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Classic tabletop RPG adventure that encourages cooperation and creativity.
This event is full
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Teen-Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
A place for homeschool teens to hang out, socialize, and play some games. (6th-12th)
Pokemon Club
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Are you a fan of Pokémon? Bring your friends for an hour to play the card game, make a craft, and watch a classic episode in the library auditorium.
Adult D&D - Group 2
Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - Board Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons! We will meet every other Thursday.
This event is full
Young Adult D&D
Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
D&D for 18-25
Craft Supply Swap
Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Bring your unwanted craft supplies to the library or stop by to find supplies for a new hobby at our Craft Supply Swap!
Winter Painting
Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Teens (6th-12th) join us to paint a Snowmen!
Chess Club
Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Learn the basics, cool tricks, strategy, opening, and tactic in chess from a ChessKidsNation coach.
Learn to Knit!
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Join us for a series of classes where attendees will be walked through the basic stitches of knitting and make a dishcloth! Registration will open December 13th.
This event is full
Books & Brews
Mon, Jan 13, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Trussville
An evening Adult Book Club meeting at Ferus Artisan Ales
Adult D&D-Group 1
Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - Board Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons: Call of the Netherdeep, the first major adventure set in Critical Role’s World of Exandria.
Registration is now closed
Professional Communication
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
How and when to communicate in a business setting
Register
Ukulele Club
Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Beginner and intermediate friendly Ukulele Club.
Cancelled
Video Game Tournament - Teen
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville
Video Game tournament featuring various games and prizes.
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Understanding Medicare
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Educational seminar about Medicare options.
Kitchen Lab - Apple Igloos
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
We are diving into the Engineering Design Process as we plan and build apple igloos! We will also put the process to test with a STEAM challenge using marshmallows.
Dungeons and Dragons - Lost Mine of Phandelver
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Classic tabletop RPG adventure that encourages cooperation and creativity.
This event is full
Kitchen Labs - Apple Igloos
Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
We are diving into the Engineering Design Process as we plan and build apple igloos! We will also put the process to test with a STEAM challenge using marshmallows.
Cult Classic Cinema
Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
An evening highlighting the other half of Trussville's Core Collection of movies: Cult Classics
Understanding Medicare
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Educational seminar about Medicare options.
Rescheduled
Classic Cinema - Catch a Classic Movie at the Library!
Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Friday, January 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Trussville
Come and watch classic movies in the library auditorium! On the third Friday of every month, we'll be showing a movie released before 1970. Popcorn and snacks will be provided.
YA - LRN2PLAY
Fri, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Tabletop RPG and Gaming club where we test out new and different RPG systems.
Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
A place for teens help out at the library.
Video Games for Kids
Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join us for a video game night, just for kids! Play 2K Drive on auditorium big screen with the Nintendo Switch. A second console will be set up for extra turns.
Learn to Knit!
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Join us for a series of classes where attendees will be walked through the basic stitches of knitting and make a dishcloth! Registration will open December 13th.
This event is full
Cancelled
Adult Book Club
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trussville
An Adult Book Club focusing on books from a variety of genres. From fantasy to contemporary fiction and everything in between, come join us at the library on Tuesday nights!
Preschoolers at Play
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join us for a short movement and story with Ms. Alicia, followed by free play at several stations set up around the large auditorium with various toys.
Dungeons and Dragons - The Curse of Strahd
Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Classic tabletop RPG adventure that encourages cooperation and creativity.
This event is full
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
YA - Magic the Gathering Card Game
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Come learn to play Magic the Gathering, or find people to play with!
Pages & Panels - Graphic Novel Book Club
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Read the graphic novel "Time Buddies" by Matthew Cody. Then join us as we discuss the book and enjoy some activities and a make craft! Light snacks are provided.
Adult D&D - Group 2
Thu, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons! We will meet every other Thursday.
This event is full
Financial Foundations: A Community Workshop Series - Financial Planning Tools from Young Adult to Empty Nest
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Young and middle adulthood come with what feels like an overwhelming number of financial decisions. Our panel of experts is here to help.
Classic Cinema - Catch a Classic Movie at the Library!
Fri, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Come and watch classic movies in the library auditorium! On the third Friday of every month, we'll be showing a movie released before 1970. Popcorn and snacks will be provided.
Young Adult D&D
Fri, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
D&D for 18-25
Parachute Playtime - for Preschool Ages
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for parachute playtime as we have some fun with rhymes, songs, and movement.
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