A talk to celebrate T.S. Stribling …How to look like a Zombie and more in October at FLPL

Local author Charles E. Cabler will be hosting a book signing tea for his new book Ruffles and Lace: A Southern Lady’s Journey in Business and Fashion Design, which tells the story of a fascinating but little-known figure in Florence history.

Ruffles and Lace is an entrepreneurial story of a Florence, Alabama lady, Genett H. Johnson, and her intriguing journey into business and children’s clothing fashion design. The story begins in 1974 as her passion for sewing evolved into the ownership of Style Rite Fabrics shop in Florence. In addition to owning the fabrics shop, during the past thirty-five years, Genett and her business partner, Anita Jaynes, have become prominent children’s clothing fashion designers for the McCall’s Pattern Company in New York City under the business name “Ruffles and Lace.” More than one million Ruffles and Lace patterns have been sold across the United States and in many other countries. This book contains copies of several pattern covers, including three of her first patterns published in the McCall Pattern catalogue in 1983 and 1984. If you are a seamstress with an interest in children’s clothing, you may have used some of these patterns.

This inspiring story of Genett’s creativity, determination, resilience, and commitment to her life’s principles to achieve financial prosperity may surprise you. Her accomplishments in redefining children’s clothing designs will fascinate you, and her dedication to raise funds to help eradicate breast cancer will make you appreciate her.

Charles E. Cabler is a retired bank Vice President who has written several business books, such as What Every Employee Should Know To Be Successful, and a humanitarian book called The Chains of Marley: Our Christian and Humanitarian Benevolent Responsibility. In Ruffles and Lace, Cabler expands his body of work to tell a more personal story. For more information, call 256-764-6564, ext. 28.

T.S. Stribling and the Pulitzer Prize
with Dr. Kenneth Vickers
Sunday, October 16, 2:00 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library

Learn to Do Zombie Makeup Effects!
Sunday, October 23, 5:00-6:30 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library
Price: $12
Half Minute Horror and FLPL present a gruesome makeup class just in time for The Walking Dead premiere and Halloween. Kelsey South, Key Makeup Artist for Half Minute horror will teach Advanced Zombie Makeup, Latex Use and Safety, Homemade Makeup Solutions, Airbrushing, Wardrobe Ideas, and more!  After the class, you can hang around the library in your zombie makeup for the premiere party for The Walking Dead. Space is limited, and the class is $12 per person, which includes all supplies. Reserve your spot by calling 256-764-6564, ext. 28.

The Walking Dead Season 7 Premiere Party
Sunday, October 23, 6:30 pm (premiere screening starts at 8:00 pm)
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library
It’s time for another season of dystopian terror and flesh-eating horror! Join other fans at the library to watch the Season 7 Premiere of The Walking Dead. As always, Bookmarks Coffee Shop will have plenty of gruesome drinks and snacks. The party will start at 6:30 with screenings of previous episodes, and we’ll be showing the new episode on our big screen at 8:00 pm.

Walkers are welcome. In fact, get ready for the party by attending our Learn to do Zombie Makeup Effects!, taught by Half Minute Horror just before the premiere party (registration required). For more information, call 256-764-6564, ext. 28