Iron Bowl Food Drive - September 1 - November 20

Help a good cause and have fun in the process!  You will find two donation boxes inside the main lobby of the Library.  Pick your favorite team and deposit your canned goods into your team box of choice.  Each week we will tally the donations and give updates on which team is winning the Iron Bowl Food Drive!

The American Red Cross Blood Drive - September 1 & 29 from 10 AM - 2 PM

Give the gift of life with the American Red Cross here at The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County!  This month, you will receive a free t-shirt for donating!  To sign up for your donation time directly, please click the image or visit this link.

Jerry Marks Presents:  The Men Behind the Constitution - September 5 at 2 PM

Jerry is a self-taught artist who had the great fortune of two passions coming together as a result of his travels to Williamsburg VA., his art and his love of American history. His work has been displayed in galleries, showrooms and historic structures in Colonial Williamsburg.

For twelve years he painted watercolor pieces of the historical buildings such as the Capital, Bruton Parish Church and the craft and trade shops along The Duke of Gloucester Street. During this time he expanded his work to acrylics not only of historic structures, but historic figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.  Join Jerry as he talks about his experiences in Colonial Williamsburg and what he has learned of American History, and how we can expand our appreciation of The Men Behind the Constitution.  (3 Rewards)

Learning Your Laptop - The Ins and Outs of Windows Based Laptops and Computers  - September 6 at 2 PM

Tailored for beginners, this course covers Windows based operating systems (Windows 10 & 11) in a user-friendly environment.  Gain essential skills to navigate, customize and troubleshoot your laptop, empowering you to embark on your laptop journey with confidence.  (3 Rewards)

Dolores Hydock Presents:  "Shelf Life: A Ramble Through the Dewey Decimal System" - September 19 at 2 PM

Join Master Storyteller Dolores Hydock for her program "Shelf Life - A Ramble Through the Dewey Decimal System" Melvil Dewey and Andrew Carnegie played key roles in developing the modern public library system. The backstory of these two men is a fascinating look into what drove their interest in libraries, and how their contribution continues to affect communities today. The program also includes some stories that show the variety of entertainment, education, and inspiration that can be found in a “ramble” through library shelves.  (3 Rewards)

Basket Weaving Class - September 21 at 9 AM

Join us in the Ayers Room for basket weaving class!  We will be making the sewing basket pictured.  $40 non-refundable deposit required for materials.  Sign up at the Main Circulation Desk.

LIBRARY CLOSED - SEPTEMBER 4

Even while the Library is closed, you can still check out books and magazines digitally on Camellia Net!

VVI Escape Room -Select Dates (click link)

Step into a world of intrigue and espionage with our exhilarating secret agent themed escape room! Assemble your team of operatives and embark on a thrilling mission to save the world from the clutches of an evil corporation bent on global domination.  Decode cryptic messages, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover hidden clues as you race against the clock to thwart the corporation's sinister plans. You must use your wits and teamwork to unravel the mysteries and outpace the clock.

Will you emerge victorious and prevent catastrophe, or will the world fall into chaos?  The fate of humanity rests in your hands.

Visit publiclibrary.cc/escaperoom for more details and to reserve your spot!  $20.00 per group of five.

Save the Date! - October 18 at 4:30 PM

Join the NYT bestselling author Beatriz Williams here at The Public Library of Anniston Calhoun County as she discusses her new book, "The Beach at Summerly".  Beatriz Williams’ novels inhabit a category all their own: nuanced yet propulsive, innovative yet addictive, packed with human truth and told in an incomparable narrative voice that evokes a stunning sense of period while still feeling new and immediate. Now the beloved author returns with another remarkable summer novel, THE BEACH AT SUMMERLY.

In these gorgeous sun-washed pages, Beatriz sets the novel in the exclusive New England summer enclave readers first discovered in her instant NYT bestseller TheSummer Wives and fills it with new love and old rivalries in the 1960s. Copies of Beatriz's book are available NOW at the Main Circulation Desk for $20 (regularly $30)

Home Delivery Available for "Calhoun County Past/Present".
To order your copy, please visit publiclibrary.cc/book!   The price is $20, and includes Media Mail shipping!

FREE Computer Classes - Every Tuesday at 9 AM

Join us at the Carver Branch Library for FREE computer classes!  To see what classes will be offered each month, be sure to check out our calendar at publiclibrary.cc/class.

The Carver Branch Library is located at 722 W 14th St, Anniston AL.

Model City Chess Club - September 16 at 1:30 PM
Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month. For all ages, beginner to advanced. FREE and open to the public.

 Sun Moon - September 11 at Noon
After being left at the altar, a young woman escapes to Taiwan on a quest for hope and healing.

About My Father - September 18 at Noon
When Sebastian tells his old-school Italian immigrant father Salvo that he is going to propose to his all-American girlfriend, Salvo insists on crashing a weekend with her tony parents.

Love Again - September 25 at Noon
A young woman tries to ease the pain of her fiancé's death by sending romantic texts to his old cell phone number, and forms a connection with the man the number has been reassigned to.

Teen B.Y.O.B Club - September 7 at 4 PM
TEENS Got a book you read recently that you absolutely loved and want to share with others? The first Thursday of every month bring a book you can't wait to rave about, enjoy snacks and hear what awesome gems others have found for your TBR.

Anime Club -  September 14 at 4 PM
Join us in the Ayers Room to watch a new anime title and enjoy Japanese snacks and prizes every month!  This month we will be watching Kids on the Slope.

Teen Paint & Sip - September 22 at 5 PM
Teens!  Create your own colorful masterpiece while enjoying an Italian soda bar!  (Ages 13-19).

D&D Day - September 9 at 1 PM
Join us at the Library for D&D and Pizza.  All Skill levels welcome!

Game Night - September 28 at 6 PM
Virtual Reality, (VR users must be 13+), board games, card games, party games! You name it; we'll be playing it. Bring your friends or make some new ones!

Homeschooler Computer Class - September 1 at 11 AM
Learn how to do everything from spreadsheets and resume writing to coding and creating graphics.  Ages 13+

Teen Homeschooler Art Class -  September 15 at 11 AM
Learn about famous artists, movements, styles and mediums and then create works of art yourself! Ages 13+

Lego League,   September 13 at 3:30 PM
Come build Lego challenges and win door prizes in the Children's Department!  

Sensory Storytime, Tuesdays at 10 AM
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday at 10 am in the Ayer's Room! Enjoy a Storytime, a sing-a-long and a craft!

Pick-Up Craft, Weekly in September
Each week a new craft will be available. You can pick up a kit in the Children's Department.

Pokémon Card Club  - September 20 at 3:30 PM
Come trade Pokémon Cards and play the card game with others in the Children's Department!  Attendees will receive three free cards!  Held every third Wednesday at 3:30 PM.

Homeschooler Children's Art Class -  September 15 at 11 AM
Explore different kinds of art! Held at the same time as the teens Homeschoolers' Art Class in the Anniston Room.  (Ages 6-12)