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FLORENCE-The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library is starting 2015 off with lots of fun and informative events. Here is just a sample of what to expect from FLPL in the coming year.
Library Closed
December 24-28, January 1
The library, the book drop, Bookmarks Coffee Shop, and the Friends Bookstore will be closed Wednesday, December 24-Sunday, December 28 for Christmas. They will also be closed Thursday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. No items will be due on these days.Healthcare Marketplace Help
Every other Tuesday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm (December 30, January 13, January 27, February 10)
Computer Lab on the 2nd floor
Open Enrollment for the healthcare marketplace began November 15. Get your questions answered and get help signing up at the library. Cathy Rice will be hosting assistance sessions on every other Tuesday from 10:00 am-5:00 pm through February 10. These sessions are free, and no registration is required. For more information, call Cathy Rice at 256-783-6492 or emailcrice@aidsactioncoalition.org.
December 24-28, January 1
The library, the book drop, Bookmarks Coffee Shop, and the Friends Bookstore will be closed Wednesday, December 24-Sunday, December 28 for Christmas. They will also be closed Thursday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. No items will be due on these days.Healthcare Marketplace Help
Every other Tuesday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm (December 30, January 13, January 27, February 10)
Computer Lab on the 2nd floor
Open Enrollment for the healthcare marketplace began November 15. Get your questions answered and get help signing up at the library. Cathy Rice will be hosting assistance sessions on every other Tuesday from 10:00 am-5:00 pm through February 10. These sessions are free, and no registration is required. For more information, call Cathy Rice at 256-783-6492 or emailcrice@aidsactioncoalition.org.
Get Out of Town Series
Our annual travel series returns for 2015! Each week, a local traveller will present on a country or region outside of your usual vacation spots.
Peru: Sunday, January 4, 2:00 pm
Tajikistan: Sunday, January 11, 2:00 pm
Haiti: Sunday, January 18, 2:00 pmWhat in the World Is Steampunk?
Saturday, January 17, 12:00 pm
You may have heard the word “steampunk” and wondered, “What in the world is that?” Learn more about this trend in books, film, and fashion during this event, which will include an introduction to steampunk, a book talk, and a fashion show.
Tajikistan: Sunday, January 11, 2:00 pm
Haiti: Sunday, January 18, 2:00 pmWhat in the World Is Steampunk?
Saturday, January 17, 12:00 pm
You may have heard the word “steampunk” and wondered, “What in the world is that?” Learn more about this trend in books, film, and fashion during this event, which will include an introduction to steampunk, a book talk, and a fashion show.
What Do You Mean You Haven’t Seen Best in Show?
Tuesday, January 18, 7:00 pm
Join film buff and stand-up comic Duell Aldridge for a screening of Best in Show. This cult comedy classic is directed by Christopher Guest and starts Fred Willard, Eugene Levy, and Catherine O’Hara.