FLORENCE-The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library have lots of great discussions and book signings over the next two weeks at the library. Please note that the library will close for Veterans Day. We will close on Tuesday, November 10, at 5:30 pm, and we will remain closed on Wednesday, November 11.
We’re All Mad Here:
Alice in Wonderland and Victorian Culture
Thursday, November 5, 5:30 pm
Dr. Cheryl Blake Price will give this presentation in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Community Voices:
Thanking Out Loud
Friday, November 6, 10 am-5 pm
& Saturday, November 7, 10 am-5 pm
Tell us who made a difference in your life, and we will record your story. As a way to give back to the community, we will edit some of your stories in a series of “Community Voices” podcasts thanking those we appreciate.
Book Talk/Signing
A Home for Wayward Boys
by Jerry Armor
Sunday, November 8, 2:00 pm
Author Jerry Armor will talk about his nonfiction history book A Home for Wayward Boys: The Early Days of the Alabama Boys’
Industrial School.
Veterans Day Cemetery Tour
Tuesday, November 10, 1:00 pm
In honor of Veterans Day, FLPL will host a cemetery tour at the Florence City Cemetery. The tour will feature the stories of some of the brave soldiers buried there.
{Cre8ive} Class:
Christmas Cards
Thursday, November 12, 2:30-6:30 pm
Make a dozen or more Christmas cards at your leisure in this come-and-go class. Registration is required by November 4 at the library’s Circulation Desk. The $15 fee covers all supplies, including envelopes.
Book Launch:
Three Tribes of Little People
by Robert Perry
Sunday, November 15, 2:00 pm
Author Robert Perry will talk about his new collection of Native American folk tales.
