TRUSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Mondays: Meditation with Anita Theart. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Breath work and meditation class for beginners. This will be a six-week series with the overall intention to offer the beginner the tools and inspiration to practice. Each class will build on the previous one. Ages 18 and older. Not meeting July 3.

Mondays and Thursdays: Yarn Manglers. Mondays 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursdays 2-4 p.m. Knitters and crocheters, join for fellowship and creativity. Ages 18 and older.

Thursdays: Children’s storytime. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join Ms. Alicia for summer-themed stories, songs, bubble time and lots of fun. Birth through pre-K.

July 5: Take-Home Puzzle Mirror Craft. Stop by the adult department and pick up supplies to make a jigsaw puzzle-frame mirror. While supplies last. Ages 18 and older.

July 6, 20: Summer Storytime. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Alicia for a summer-themed storytime in the library auditorium with stories, songs, bubble time and lots of fun. No registration is needed. Birth-2nd grade.

July 6: The Ice Cream Machine. 4-5:30 p.m. Join us for a sweet writing workshop as we create short stories based on the book “The Ice Cream Machine” by Adam Rubin. Registration is required. 3rd-6th grades.

July 10: Books & Brews. 7:15-8:15 p.m. An evening

Adult Book Club meeting in the event room at Ferus Artisan Ales. Connect with your community and share your thoughts about this month’s book while enjoying delicious food and drinks. July’s title is “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin. Ages 18 and older.

July 11: Friends of the Trussville Library Meeting. 11 a.m. to noon. Join us for the monthly meeting. The group’s members support library staff by providing extra hands for special events and money for programs and prizes.

July 11: Teen Perler Beads. 2-3 p.m. Join us to create a Perler bead piece. Choose from several pegboard options or create your own. The beads are arranged on pegboards to form patterns and then fused together with heat from an iron. All supplies will be provided. Please make sure to register as supplies are limited. 6th-12th grades.

July 11: The Circus King. 5-6 p.m. Storyteller and musician, Sean Driscoll, combines comedy theater, puppets, magic, music and animation into an extraordinary live performance. K-5th grades.

July 12: Volunteer Fair. 2-6 p.m. Are you a teen in need of volunteer hours? Are you an adult looking for ways to get plugged in to your community through acts of service? Come learn what opportunities are available in the area.

July 13: Starshine Faces. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Watch the story come to life as the shows incorporate storytelling with face painting. Each child will be able to have their face painted after the performance. Space is limited. Registration required. K-5th grades.

July 13: Starshine Face Painting. 2-3 p.m. Come learn about the art of face painting. Starshine will be teaching us face painting skills while also offering face painting to program attendees. 6th-12th grades.

July 17: Drawing with Susan Shoemaker. 6-8 p.m. In this class, Susan will share the techniques she uses to draw animal portraits on 4x4 canvas with colored pencils and acrylic. Ages 18 and older.

July 18: DIY Puzzles for Kids. 10:30 a.m. Drop by the library auditorium to create your own unique jigsaw puzzle. No registration is needed. While supplies last. Birth-5th grade.

July 18: Henna Tattoos. 2-3 p.m. Henna tattoos are traditional, nonpermanent tattoos that go away after a couple weeks. After we have learned about the henna tattoos, we will all have a chance to give ourselves a henna tattoo with the help of our expert. 6th-12th grades.

July 19: Adult Book Club 2023. 2-3 p.m. Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month. We will read a variety of selections, both fiction and nonfiction. This month’s title is “The Great Circle” by Maggie Shipstead. Ages 18 and older.

July 19: Video Game Tournament. 4-5:30 p.m. The Trussville Public Library is hosting a Mario Kart video game tournament. Come practice your driving skills, become a king of drifting and maybe take home the gold. 6th-12th grades.

July 20: Paws & Pages. 4-5:30 p.m. Learn about all the great things that Greater Birmingham Humane Society is doing in our community and make a toy to donate. This program is open to elementary ages. Space is limited. Registration is required. K-6th grades.

July 20: Adult Summer Reading Finale – Disco Part. 6-8 p.m. Magic City Disco will entertain us with dance performance and then teach us some fun moves. Light snacks and beverages provided. Ages 18 and older.

July 24: Teen Department Summer Reading Finale. 2-3 p.m. Join the Teen Department as we bring the Summer Reading program to a close with grand prizes and frozen treats. 6th-12th grades.

July 25: Children’s Summer Reading Finale. 4-6 p.m. Enjoy a fun foam party and a frozen treat in Masonic Park as we celebrate all you have accomplished this summer. Make sure to wear some play clothes and bring a towel. No registration is needed. K-6th grades.