Trussville Public Library Blog

Our blog has moved!

2009-06-08T13:20:00.002-05:00

Trussville Public Library’s blog has a new place to call home at WordPress.com!

Stop by here to get new information pertaining to library events, general information, or just to see what’s new!

We hope you enjoy our new look and our new blog location…

Follow this link:

http://trussvillepubliclibrary.wordpress.com/

Trussville Library is now on Myspace & Facebook!

2009-05-19T12:34:00.007-05:00

We are now in the network... social network, that is.

Add us as a "friend" on Myspace, or become a "fan" of us on Facebook. We've uploaded pictures and events to keep everyone updated on what's going on at the library!

Once you have logged into your personal Myspace or Facebook account, just type in "Trussville Library" into the search box to find us.

Holiday Closings

2009-05-18T11:08:00.003-05:00

Trussville Public Library will be closed from Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25.

The book drop will be locked during this time, so please return materials when the Library reopens. Any fines due as a result of this closing will be waived upon request.

We apologize for any inconvenience and wish everyone a great weekend!

Upcoming Closings

2009-04-21T10:49:00.007-05:00

The Library will be closed for a citywide event on Thursday, April 23, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Please return materials in our outside book/media return.

We will also be closed on Sunday, May 10, for Mother's Day. The book/media return will be locked and fines due as a result of this closing will be waived per request.

We will be open during our normal hours on Saturday, May 9. Trussville's Dog Daze event will be held on May 9, so parking at the library may not be possible on this day. Thank you and we apologize for any inconvenience.

2009-04-09T08:56:00.007-05:00

The Library is open today. Please remember we will be closed Friday - Sunday in observance of Easter. The book drop will be locked while we are closed. Any fines due as a result of our closing will be waived. Also, reserved books being held will be extended through Tuesday of next week.

Unexpected Closing

2009-04-08T11:07:00.003-05:00

Due to plumbing problems, the Trussville Public Library will be
closed until further notice. Please return materials when we
re-open if the book return is locked. Any fines due as a result
of our closing will be waived.

We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you,
Trussville Public Library Staff

2009-03-10T11:38:00.003-05:00

Trussville Public Library will be closed Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12 in observance of Easter. Please remember that the book drop will be locked and fines will be waived.

Article on al.com

2009-03-03T17:28:00.001-06:00

Check out this article published on al.com.

Birmingham area libraries see big upturn in activity in face of economic downturn

Holiday Closing

2008-12-31T16:29:00.002-06:00

The library will be closed January 1st and 2nd. We will reopen at 10:00am on Saturday, January 3rd. The outside bookdrop will also be locked, any fines resulting from this closing will be waived upon request.

Have a happy New Year!

Library News

2008-11-07T13:44:00.003-06:00

We are pleased to announce that patrons may now pay their fines online!
Check it out...
http://vulcan.bham.lib.al.us/screens/onlinepay.html

In other news, the library will be closed on
Tuesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day.
The library will also be closed from
November 27 - 30 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Stay tuned to our blog for up-to-date information that you need to know!

Book Fair to Benefit Trussville Library!

2008-10-31T09:30:00.002-05:00

Christmas shopping for the young bookworms in your life just got easier. At the Trussville Public Library’s upcoming Usborne Book Fair, Nov. 20-23, you’ll find an amazing selection of books, activity packs, learning palettes and other educational products for children, babies through preteens.

Usborne offers over 1300 titles ranging from baby board books to traditional classics like Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. So whether the young readers on your list enjoy science fiction, puzzles, Bible stories or picture books, shopping to suit their tastes won’t get any easier this holiday season.

The hours for the Usborne Book Fair at the Trussville Library are:

Thurs., Nov. 20 – 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.Fri., Nov. 21 – 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.Sat., Nov. 22 – 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.Sun., Nov. 23 – 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.If you can’t make it to the library, shop online at www.ubah.com/BF25495. All Usborne sales made through the Trussville Library, whether online or at the book fair, will earn free books for the library.

New Job Opening!

2008-10-23T11:00:00.001-05:00

Please check out our latest job opening for a Reference Librarian. You can review the details at

http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/jobs.htm.

Dolores Hydock Program!

2008-10-13T11:07:00.000-05:00

Dolores Hydock
Storyteller, Actress

A Christmas Story Concert!

Friday, December 19th,
7:00 p.m. at the ACTA Theater building near the Trussville Library.

Free and open to the public!

"A stellar performer! ... Dolores' stories are smart but not cynical, heartwarming yet never corny, traditional without being mundane...a neat feat!"

--Mary Colurso, The Birmingham News

We are so thankful to have Dolores Hydock back in Trussville again this year. Please show your support and come see this exciting event!

Don’t miss it!

Call the library at 655-2022 for directions or more information!

Check out these web sites:

http://www.storypower.org
http://www.actatheater.com

Pictures!

2008-09-04T15:48:00.002-05:00

Check out our latest pictures from the amazing Summer Reading Program this year!

http://photobucket.com/trussvillelibrary1

Job Openings

2008-09-04T09:25:00.004-05:00

Update, 10-13-08:

We are no longer accepting applications for these positions. Please check back regularly for any additional posts or updates.

The Trussville Public Library has two job openings at this time. Please visit the link below for details:

http://www.trussvillelibrary.com/jobs.htm

Food for Fines in September!

2008-08-27T17:45:00.002-05:00

Update, 10-13-08:

Food for Fines was an amazing success! We will be repeating it next September.

Check out this web site for more information...

http://www.jclc.org/foodforfines.aspx

We will be collecting canned goods in place of fines during the month of September!

Important News!

2008-08-21T10:40:00.004-05:00

The staff of Trussville Library would like to welcome Emily Tish as our new Library Director. She will begin on September 2, 2008!

Also, we need to revise our Labor Day closings. Due to scheduled computer system maintenance that will cause our computer system to be down the entire day, the library will be closed for a staff workday on Thursday, August 28, 2008. We will now be closed on Friday, August 29, 2008. The library is having some repairs completed during this time. In addition, we will be closed Labor Day weekend, August 30 through September 1. We plan to resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Please note that the library book drop will be locked during these five days. Any fines due to our closing will be waived. Please remind the staff if you turn in materials that were due during this time, so you are not charged. Thank you for your patience. Have a happy Labor Day weekend!

library closed this weekend, 8/2-8/3

2008-08-01T17:31:00.002-05:00

Due to lack of air conditioning, the library will be closed this weekend, August 2-3, 2008. We apologize for the inconvenience and plan to re-open Monday.

Upcoming library closings

2008-07-29T12:46:00.002-05:00

Due to scheduled computer system maintenance that will cause our computer system to be down the entire day, the library will be closed for a staff workday on Thursday, August 28, 2008.

In addition, we will be closed Labor Day weekend, August 30 through September 1.

Library Closing at Noon, May 29

2008-05-29T13:18:00.002-05:00

Due to lack of air conditioning, the library closed at noon today. We plan to re-open tomorrow morning at 9:00.

Library Closing at 3:00 Today, May 8

2008-05-08T14:14:00.002-05:00

Due to the threat of severe weather, the library will close today at 3:00.

Library Closed May 9

2008-05-05T16:26:00.002-05:00

The library will be closed Friday, May 9, for a staff workday. Outside book returns will remain open.

Library Closed for Lunch, April 23

2008-04-16T12:47:00.002-05:00

On Wednesday, April 23, the library will be closed from 11:45 to 1:15 for a city employees luncheon. Outside book returns will remain open during this time.

Oakmont Church also full

2008-04-01T13:46:00.000-05:00

I received word today that Oakmont Presbyterian Church is booked for AARP appointments as well. I don't know of any other sites nearby that still have appointments. If you'd like to visit the AARP web site, they have a list of places to try:

https://locator.aarp.org/vmis/sites/tax_aide_locator.jsp

Or call them at 1-888-687-2277.

Joy

Tax Appointments Full

2008-03-31T11:42:00.000-05:00

Our appointments for AARP tax assistance are full for this tax season. Try Oakmont Presbyterian Church at 823-5910. They may still have some openings.

Welcome!

2008-03-30T13:10:00.001-05:00

Hi there and welcome to our library blog. We hope to use this blog to better serve our patrons by posting important events and updated news in real time. We will use this site to post
news items such as emergency closings and last minute events that might interest you.
Please check back regularly!