Hoover"Downton Abbey" Viewing PartyJan. 11-12Hoover LibraryThe Hoover Library will host a free "Downton Abbey" Season 3 viewing party Jan. 11-12. On Jan. 11, episodes 1-7 will be shown starting at 10:30 a.m. with a break for lunch at 12:30 p.m. On Jan. 12, episodes 8-9 will be shown starting at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.hooverlibrary.org or call … [Read more...]

BirminghamPoetry Reading and Book LaunchJan. 11, 2-5 p.m.Historic Cahaba Pumping Station MuseumTo celebrate the release of "The Sky Between Us" by Irene Latham, a poetry reading and book launch will be held Jan. 11 from 2-5 p.m. at the Historic Cahaba Pumping Station Museum, 4012 Sicard Hollow Road. Featured poets including Jerri Beck, Tabitha Bozeman, Bob … [Read more...]

Mountain BrookLow-maintenance GardeningJan. 11, 10-11:30 a.m.Emmet O'Neal LibraryGarden designer June Mays will present a program on low-maintenance gardening at the Emmet O'Neal Library in Mountain Brook on Jan. 11. The free program will run from 10-11:30 a.m. Mays will discuss what plants to use and tips on cutting back on maintenance. For more information, … [Read more...]

HomewoodResolving Clutter ProgramJan. 9, 6:30 p.m.Homewood LibraryThe Homewood Library will present a program on resolving clutter called Feng Shui for Life Improvement with Katie Rogers at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 9. Rogers will offer easy-to-implement tips and inspiration for living a simplified, uncluttered life with less stuff. For more information, visit … [Read more...]

North ShelbyComputer Animation Film FestivalDec. 16, 6 p.m.North Shelby LibraryThe North Shelby Library will host the Computer Animation Film Festival at 6 p.m. n Dec. 16. The library will host a screening of the shorts created by participants in the Computer Animation Workshop. Those attending can vote for their favorite film to win the Audience Choice Award. … [Read more...]