FLORENCE-Florence-Lauderdale Public Library has a big month of fun things to do. From Movies to Books …even demonstrations on making hoilday wreaths.
Boughs of Holly: Natural Wreath Making Demonstration
Thursday, December 4, 5:30 pm
Garden blogger Hali Black will demonstrate how to create a gorgeous winter wreath from natural materials. Learn how to make your own seasonal wreath using evergreens and natural trimmings from your yard! The demonstration will include instructions on crafting your own wreath, tips on keeping natural trimmings fresh and green, and a list of recommended materials. One lucky attendee will get to take the wreath home. This program is free, and no registration is necessary. For more information, call 256-764-6564, ext. 28.
Book Signings:
The True Story of St. Nicholas by Foster Eich — My Wuzzle and Me written by David Hope, illustrated by Walt Vandiver — Cantankerous Bulldogs, Unherdable Cats, Hummingbirds, Jackasses, Raccoons,and Bats: The Lord Loves Them All by Jean Gay Mussleman and David C. Mussleman, DVM Friday, December 5, 5:00-7:30 pm
What better Christmas gift than a signed book by a local author? Several authors will be at the library to sell and sign copies of their new books. Stop by the library for these signing and then stay for our annual performance of A Christmas Carol. For more information, call 256-764-6564, ext. 28.
A Christmas Carol: A Concert Reading
Friday, December 5, 7:30 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library and Pillar of Fire present our annual dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol. Local actors will bring to life Charles Dickens’ classic tale of how some ghostly visitors help the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to rediscover the joy of Christmas. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.
The Screening Room: A Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 7, 2:00 pm
Enjoy this annual screening of A Christmas Carol (1951) starring Alastair Sim. The Screening Room is hosted by Terry and Anita Pace and is sponsored by the library, Pillar of Fire, and Bookmarks Coffee Shop.
Book Talk/Signing: Send the Alabamians: World War I Fighters in the Rainbow Division by Nimrod Thompson Frazer
Sunday, December 7, 2:00 pm
Send the Alabamians recounts the story of the 167th Infantry Regiment of the WWI Rainbow Division from their recruitment to their valiant service on the bloody fields of eastern France in the climactic final months of World War I.
To mark the centenary of World War I, Send the Alabamians tells the remarkable story of a division of Alabama recruits whose service Douglas MacArthur observed had not “been surpassed in military history.” The book borrows its title from a quip by American General Edward H. Plummer who commanded the young men during the inauspicious early days of their service. Impressed with their ferocity and esprit de corps but exasperated by their rambunctiousness, Plummer reportedly exclaimed: In time of war, send me all the Alabamians you can get, but in time of peace, for Lord’s sake, send them to somebody else!
Nimrod “Rod” Thompson Frazer is a retired investment banker, formerly CEO of Enstar. He earned his MBA at Harvard and was awarded the Silver Star for his military service in Korea. His research on the Rainbow Division of WWI stems from his father’s stories of the famous team.
Medicare Help Session
Thursday, December 18, 11:30 am
Many people have questions about Medicare: What is Medicare? How do I sign up? What do I do after I sign up?
The answers to these questions and much more will be discussed in this free help session. Get the best information to make an educated decision about your senior health care needs. This help session is led by insurance agent Tammy Larsen. For more information, call 256-764-6564, ext. 28.
What Do You Mean You Haven’t Seen Santa’s Slay?
Thursday, December 18, 7:00 pm
Not in the mood for schmaltzy holiday specials and events? Join us for an MST3K/Rocky Horror style screening of Santa’s Slay. In this holiday horror comedy, Santa Claus is actually a demon who lost a bet with an Angel, so he becomes the giver of toys and happiness. But when the bet is off, he returns to his evil ways. Come watch this campy classic with us, and yell at the screen, make fun of Santa’s victims, and have a jolly time. For more information, call 256-764-6564, ext. 28.
