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Jennifer Keeton

Friends of the Bookstore Half Price Sale

March 2, 2014

FLORENCE-It’s a great time to stock up on books to enjoy this spring and summer! From Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 9, get books, movies, music, and more for 50% off at the Friends Bookstore. This sale extends to all items except for magazines and bookmarks. So whether you’re looking for contemporary novels, classic literature, […]


Fun At The FLPL…and Get Dirty Too

February 12, 2014

FLORENCE-Here are just a few upcoming events brought to you by the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library for the rest of this month (February) and into March.   Come to your local Library it’s not just for reading anymore. Book Talk/Signing: Rainy Street Stories by John W. Davis Sunday, February 23, 2:00 pm Join us at the […]


Black History Month Programs at FLPL

January 27, 2014

FLORENCE-The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library will be celebrating Black History Month all of February.  Here are some of the events and programs the library will be offering. Poetry & Praise Saturday, February 1, 12:30 pm in the Colonnade Join us for a celebration of Black History, as performers share poetry and songs, and a praise dance […]


A Book Lover’s Evening with Don Noble

January 15, 2014

FLORENCE-Florence-Lauderdale Public Library will be hosting A Book Lover’s Evening on Thursday, February 13, at 6:00 pm. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with guest speaker Don Noble, the host of APT’s Bookmark, as you enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Jeff Eubanks of City Hardware. Tickets are $40 each and must be purchased in advance by visiting the library’s Circulation […]


Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Offering Computer Courses In January

January 5, 2014

FLORENCE-The library offers a wide variety of computer classes for beginner and intermediate computer users. Below are some of the classes scheduled for January 2013, including a Microsoft Office series, and several other intermediate classes. We also have ongoing beginner computer classes–call for information on the beginner class schedule. Registration is required and seating is […]


Events For January At FLPL

December 18, 2013

FLORENCE-Some upcoming events scheduled for the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library for January 2014.   Get Out of Town Sundays in January at 2:00 pm Join us for this annual series, as the world travelers of the Shoals share presentations on countries outside of the usual vacation spots. Speakers and topics will be announced soon. For more information, […]


Clark Perry Brings “Defiance” To Florence-Lauderdale Public Library

December 14, 2013

FLORENCE-An Afternoon with Clark Perry, Writer for Syfy’s Defiance Saturday, December 28, 1:00 pm  Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Join us at Florence-Lauderdale Public Library for a Q&A with writer Clark Perry. Clark, who grew up in the Shoals, writes for the Syfy channel’s series Defiance and will visit the library to talk about the show and his experiences as […]


Affordable Care Act Help Sessions at FLPL

December 10, 2013

FLORENCE-The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library will hold Question and Answer Session on The Affordable Care Act.  If you have not enrolled or have questions and concerns about the enrollment please attend. Affordable Care Act Help Sessions Want to learn more about health care reform? Need help exploring and signing up for insurance in the new Marketplace? […]


Computer Lab days at Florence-Lauderdale Public Library

December 9, 2013

FLORENCE-Florence-Lauderdale Public Library has scheduled more Computer Lab Days for 2014. These differ from our usual computer classes. You don’t have to sign up, and there is no structured lesson. You just show up during the lab period to ask questions and get one-on-one help on different computer topics. The schedule is below. Computer Lab […]


Lost Worlds in Alabama Rocks With Dr. Jim Lacefield At FLPL

December 2, 2013

A Geological History of the Muscle Shoals Area with Dr. Jim Lacefield, author of Lost Worlds in Alabama Rocks   The event will take place Tuesday, December 3 with the Book Signing at 6 pm, Presentation at 6:30 pm The Shoals Environmental Alliance is hosting this special event at Florence-Lauderdale Public Library. Dr. Jim Lacefield’s presentation will use color photographs, Google […]


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