FLORENCE– Even though Florence-Lauderdale Public Library is currently closed, residents of the Shoals area can still use the library from the comfort of their own homes. The library is providing digital books and audiobooks, video classes, online storytimes, and more virtual programs, as a way to continue providing the community with access to learning and […]
FLORENCE-A public library’s mission is to serve its community, and today, the best way we can serve our community is to keep it safe. Therefore, FLPL will close at 4:00 pm today (Monday, March 16) and will remain closed until further notice. Feel free to come in this afternoon to check out books and movies […]
FLORENCE-Sunday’s scheduled event “Abolition, Women’s Suffrage, and the Right to Vote” taking place at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library is canceled for now. The speaker is unable to travel in from Nashville at this time. FLPL hopes to reschedule for a later date. On another note… many of our patrons may be avoiding public places right […]
FLORENCE-In addition to our Voting Rights in America series, The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library will have two lunchtime programs this month for you to enjoy and learn. Book Talk/Signing: Historic Alabama Bells by Thomas Kaufman Tuesday, March 10, 11:30 am Join us for a lunchtime talk with Thomas Kaufman, the author of Historic Alabama Bells. […]
FLORENCE-The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library willbe hosting a talk about children’s author Beatrix Potter later this month (perfect timing for Women’s History Month and for Easter). These talks are always free at FLPL. Beatrix Potter: The Woman Behind the Rabbit Monday, March 16, 11:30 am Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Learn about the life of Beatrix Potter […]
FLORENCE-The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library hopes you join them for Thursday’s live podcast recording “Buried Truths Live: Civil Rights in the Shoals” Community members are invited to share their own experiences of living in the Shoals during the civil rights era during the event. Buried Truths Podcast Listening Session Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11:30 am Join us […]
FLORENCE-Lauderdale Public Library’s series “Voting Rights in America” will move into its second month, as the focus shifts from African American voting rights to women’s suffrage. Throughout the month of March, which is Women’s History Month, the library will host programs and exhibits celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, which banned the restriction […]
FLORENCE – Florence-Lauderdale Public Library will host a live episode of the Peabody-winning civil rights podcast Buried Truths on Thursday, February 27, at 6 p.m. The event will be co-hosted by Pulitzer-winning author, journalist, and professor Hank Klibanoff and TimesDaily journalist Sherhonda Allen. The program will focus on race relations in the Shoals area during […]
FLORENCE– Florence-Lauderdale Public Library is hosting an in-depth series of programs, exhibits, and discussions exploring the history of voting rights. The “Voting Rights in America” series commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Fifteenth Amendment, which banned the restriction of voting based on race, and the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, which banned the restriction […]
FLORENCE-Join the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library for an author lunch with New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict! The luncheon will be February 5 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Tickets are $35.00 for the event. Marie will be talking about her latest novel Lady Clementine, which explores the life of Clementine Churchill, whose story is […]
