FLORENCE-The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library will have a ton of special events this September! See below for a list of events and for information about our FLPL Unplugged week, which will feature events to help you disconnect from technology.
Biz Buzz
Friday, September 9, 11:30 am
Natalie Chanin from Alabama Chanin will speak at this monthly meeting for business startups and entrepreneurs. Click here to learn more.
Oka Kapassa Performance
Friday, September 9, 6:00-7:30 pm
Join us on the front lawn of the library for Native American music and storytelling. Click here to learn more.
The Screening Room – Fairytale: A True Story
Sunday, September 11, 2:00 pm
Pillar of Fire’s film series continues with this screening of the 1997 film. Click here to learn more.
Poetry Event: The Myth of Water by Jeanie Thompson
Monday, September 12, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Award-winning Alabama poet Jeanie Thompson will visit FLPL to talk about her new poetry collection The Myth of Water: Poems From the Life of Helen Keller. Click here to learn more.
An Evening with Thom Gossom, Jr.
Thursday, September 15, 5:30 pm
Professional writer, actor, and communication consultant Thom Gossom, Jr. will visit the library to discuss his new short story collection A Slice of Life Mr. Gossom was the first black athlete to graduate from Auburn University. Click here to learn more.
Back Alley Poets: A Reader Riot Event
Thursday, September 22, 7:00-9:00 pm
at 116 Mobile
Help us get ready for the Reader Riot book festival while enjoying food by Whiskey Beef, craft beer by Singin’ River Brewery, and spoken word poetry by Boxcar Voices and others. Dinner will be from 7-8 pm, and the poetry will be from 8-9 pm, with an afterparty at Wildwood Tavern. For each ticket, you get a Whiskey Beef sandwich and side, two beers, and entry into the poetry event. Tickets are available here.
Join us for FLPL Unplugged during the week of September 12!
Are you an average smartphone user, checking your device 150 times a day? We challenge you to join us in a digital detox and enrich your mind and body through therapeutic creativity, face-to-face interaction, and relaxation.
Adult Coloring
Monday, September 12, 10:30-12:00
Put away your devices and enjoy some Adult Coloring! We’ll have colored pencils and a variety of coloring books for you to use.
Make & Take Craft
Tuesday, September 13, 10:30-12:00 Get out of the digital world and make something with your hands. We’ll be having a free Make & Take craft for all ages.
Board Games
Thursday, September 15, 10:30-2:30Let’s play some games that don’t require a screen! We’ll put out a wide variety of classic board and card games for anyone to play. This event will be come-and-go, so stop by anytime between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm .
Stretching & Guided Meditation with Sarah Gaede
Friday, September 16, 10:30-12:00
One of the best ways to disconnect from technology is through yoga and meditation. Sarah Gaede will lead us in some stretching and a guided relaxation to conclude our week of FLPL Unplugged.
All activities will be held in the Conference Room.
