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Hoover Celebrates 2019 Thanksgiving Holiday @BPL

Happy Thanksgiving in advance from all of us at the Birmingham Public Library.

November 12, 2019

Hoover Celebrates 2019 Thanksgiving Holiday @BPL

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Happy Thanksgiving in advance from all of us at the Birmingham Public Library.

Several of our 19 library locations are hosting free events to help patrons give thanks to loved ones and have fun activities to get in the holiday mood. Programs include Family Fun Night at Avondale Regional Library paying tribute to the movie Frozen, Fall Bingo, and a Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt taking place at Ensley Branch Library during operating hours from Monday, November 18 through Monday, November 25.

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Here is a list of our upcoming Thanksgiving events, listed by day. Remember all 19 BPL locations will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday from Thursday, November 28 through Sunday, December 1.

For a listing of BPL holiday programs throughout the year, click on the BPL seasonal calendar here

Wednesday, November 13

Active Living for Seniors: Tablescapes, 10:30 a.m., Five Points West Regional Library

Learn different ways to decorate your holiday table.

Thursday, November 14

Fall Bingo, 3:30 p.m., Ensley Branch Library

Participants will play Bingo led by library staff.

Monday, November 18

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt, all day during library hours, Ensley Branch Library, Monday, November 18 through Saturday, November 23.

Patrons will search the library for clues needed to answer questions about the observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Tot Time with Mrs. Eve: Celebrating National Button Day!, 9:30-10:30 a.m., and again 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Avondale Regional Library

Button, buttons, everywhere, and a least 4 groovy! Join us for this very silly morning of button fun! Storytime designed for 2 to 4 year olds, with a parent or caregiver; no groups, please. 24-hour advanced registration required. Call 205-226-4000 to register.

Tuesday, November 19

Family Fun Night: Fabulously Frozen, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Avondale Regional Library

We're going to let it go and have some fun! Join us for a Frozen family night filled with stories, songs, games, and more. Free but 24-hour advance registration required. Call 205-226-4000.

Thursday, November 21

Fall Bingo, 3:30 p.m., Ensley Branch Library Participants will play Bingo led by library staff.

Monday, November 25

Tot Time with Mrs. Eve: Happy Thanksgiving, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Avondale Regional Library

Join us for this fun-filled holiday celebration! Storytime designed for 2 to 4 year olds, with a parent or caregiver; no groups, please. 24-hour advanced registration required. Call 205-226-4000 to register.

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt, all day during library hours, Ensley Branch Library

Patrons will search the library for clues needed to answer questions about the observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Grilled Cheese Challenge, 2:00 p.m., Smithfield Branch Library.

Join us for our first Grilled Cheese Challenge! Learn how to craft an amazing grilled cheese and add what you like to your sandwich.


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