Anniston Public Library Newsletter - October 2022

Adult Services

Sherry Blanton Presents : "Why Did I Die?", October 4th at 2 PM
Every gardener loses a plant at some time.  Sometimes the reason is obvious; sometimes it is not.  Learn the causes as to why plants die or do not do well and some tips to keep them healthy.
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Need Money?  Learn to Sell on Ebay! (We'll teach you how)  October 5th at 2 PM
Tired of paying your cable bill and want to stream to cut your cost?  Join us at the Library for a demonstration on how easy it can be to "cut the cable"!
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Special Movie Showing : The Princess Bride 35 Year Anniversary October 7th at 6 PM
Join us for a very special showing of this beloved movie!  Feel free to bring your own food, or purchase popcorn and a drink for 50¢ each!

The Princess Bride Trivia Night, October 11th at 6 PM 
We will continue our celebration of the 35th anniversary of The Princess Bride with a trivia night!

Dolores Hydock Presents: Every Picture Tells a Story - The Storytelling of Norman Rockwell, October 18th at 2 PM
Join Storyteller Dolores Hydock and take a behind-the-scenes look at how Rockwell created his one-image stories in some of his best-loved covers for the Saturday Evening Post.
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Fright Fest Blood Drive, October 28th from 10 AM - 3 PM
Come give the gift of life with the American Red Cross at our Fright Fest Blood Drive. Register online for your appointment slot.  Enter zip code 36201 and scroll down until you see "Fright Fest Blood Drive"

Paintology 101, October 28th at 6 PM
Join us at the Library for another fun filled evening with Paintology 101!  Advanced registration is required.  $30.00 per person (non-refundable).  You may register online here, or visit the Main Circulation Desk.

FREE Computer Classes, Every Tuesday at 9 AM 
Come to the Carver Branch Library to enjoy one (or all!) of our FREE Computer Classes!  To see the subject of each class, please visit publiclibrary.cc/class.

Model City Chess Club, October 15th at 1:30 PM
Join the Model City Chess Club at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County.  All skill levels and all ages welcome.  (Meets the third Saturday of every month)

Monday Movies

Elvis (PG-13), October 3rd at noon
The life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
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The Mulligan (NR), October 10th at noon
Paul McAllister seems to have it all, but his life starts to fall apart. Guided by the wisdom and advice of an old golf pro, Paul learns about playing a good game both on and off the course.
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Austenland (PG-13), October 17th at noon
Obsessed with Pride and Prejudice (1995), a woman travels to a Jane Austen theme park in search for her perfect gentleman.
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The Phantom of The Open (PG-13), October 24th at noon
Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, manages to gain entry to the 1976 British Open Golf Championship qualification round despite being a complete novice.
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50 to 1 (PG-13), October 24th at noon
Based on the inspiring true story of Mine That Bird, a misfit group of New Mexico cowboys find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies for the 2009 Kentucky Derby.
Earns 1 punch.

Teen/Young Adult Service

Anime Club : Death Note, October 13th at 4 PM
Come to the Ayers Room to watch a new anime title and enjoy Japanese snacks and prizes every month!  This month we will be watching Yona of the Dawn

D&D Day at the Library,  October 8th at 1:00 PM
Join us for D&D here at the Library!  Bring your character sheet, make some new friends and enjoy some pizza.  If you are bringing your own character, we request that you scale your character back to the appropriate level so that all may play together (we are currently level 2-3).     

Financial Literacy by FDIC, October 19th at 3:30 PM
Join us for a special 8 part program by FDIC for teens in grades 11-12.  Learn all about financial literacy, how to manage money and save.  Our second module will be "Check it Out" - Opening and maintaining your first checking and debit account.

Cosplayers Ball, October 20th at 6 PM
Join us for a cosplay contest, food, dancing, prizes and MORE!

Homeschooler Computer Class,  October 7th at 11:00 AM
Stop by the Carver Branch Library for Homeschoolers Computer Class!  Learn things such as creating spreadsheets, resumes, basic coding and beginners graphic design.  

Homeschoolers Art Class,  October 21st at 11 AM 
Learn about famous artists, movements, styles and mediums and then create works of art yourself! Ages 13+

Game Night, October 27th 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!

Children Services

Lego League,  October 12th at 3:30 PM
Come build with LEGO bricks in the Children's Department!

Sensory Storytime, Tuesdays at 10 AM
Come back to the library and join us for Storytime every Tuesday at 10 am in the Ayer's Room! This will be a socially distanced story time with a craft. A recording of the story will be made available on Facebook.

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

Mad Science Experiments,  October 10th at 4:00 PM
Listen to a story, do a craft and do hands-on science experiments!

Kids Mini Pumpkin Painting, October 26th at 4:00 PM
Join us in the Children's Department as we paint mini-pumpkins!