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Adults Department Highlights
Programs & Events
Ms. Olivia’s Evening Reads Book Group
Historical Room
Looking for a book group? Join Ms. Olivia on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. November’s title is...
ABCs of Medicare
Treehouse
An Independent Benefits Advisor provides simple, straightforward answers to help you better under...
Knitting without Needles
Treehouse
Make cool, chunky scarves and enjoy warm, cozy beverages. Registration required, call 205-978-467...
Friends of the Library Presents: The Southern Museum of Flight
Community Room
Learn about the history and future plans for this local gem. Coffee and refreshments at 10:00, pr...
Belly Dance with Bethany: Veils
Community Room
Suitable for all shapes, sizes, and activity levels. This new series incorporates veils. No regis...
Makerspace for Adults: Card Making with Connie
Makerspace
We’re making the cutest, coolest greeting cards! Free, materials supplied, registration require...
OLLI Presents: The History of Theatre Through the Ages (Part 2)
Community Room
A further look at the fascinating history of theatre, including Medieval, Renaissance and Japanes...
OLLI Presents: The History of Theatre Through the Ages
Community Room
A fascinating look at the history of theatre, including Medieval, Renaissance and Japanese theater.
Monday Night Tai Chi for Beginners
Community Room
2nd and 4th Mondays. Low-impact, slow-motion exercise taught by a certified instructor. Registrat...
Knit Night in the Forest
Treehouse
Like to knit, crochet, embroider or cross-stitch? Join us on the first Mondays each month! Ages 18+.
Makerspace for Adults: The Art of the Cookie
Makerspace
Get ready for the holidays by decorating – and eating – cookies! All materials supplied, regi...
First Friday Fiber Arts
Treehouse
Like to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider or smock? Bring your projects and join us! All ski...
Upcycle City: Holiday Crafts
Community Room
Join us for holiday crafting! Snacks and all materials supplied. Free, registration is required; ...
Monday Night Tai Chi for Beginners
Community Room
2nd and 4th Mondays. Low-impact, slow-motion exercise taught by a certified instructor. Registrat...
ABCs of Medicare
Treehouse
An Independent Benefits Advisor provides simple, straightforward answers to help you better under...
First Friday Fiber Arts
Treehouse
Like to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider or smock? Bring your projects and join us! All ski...
Knit Night in the Forest
Treehouse
Like to knit, crochet, embroider or cross-stitch? Join us on the first Mondays each month! Ages 18+.
Eighth of March Book Group
Treehouse
Focusing on female authors and their diverse stories of women, this book group meets the 1st Tues...
ABCs of Medicare
Treehouse
An Independent Benefits Advisor provides simple, straightforward answers to help you better under...
Makerspace for Adults: Vision Boards for 2020
Makerspace
Create a board to show just what you want from the new year! All materials supplied, registration...
RegisterRead & Feed Book Group at Taziki’s: Vestavia Hills
Taziki's: Vestavia Hills
Meet us at Taziki’s to eat, drink and discuss Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok. For more i...
Grown-Up Gaming: Tabletop Game Night
Community Room
Call your friends and fellow gamers and enjoy a night of tabletop games with the Birmingham Board...
OLLI Presents: Birding in Costa Rica
Community Room
Instructor Dwight Lamont will speak about the spectacular birds of Costa Rica.
Upcycle City: Upcycled Wine Bottle Lanterns
Community Room
The holidays are over so let’s transform those leftover wine bottles into an elegant accent you...
RegisterFriends of the Library Fundraiser: Dolores Hydock
Community Room
We’re kicking off the new year with a fundraiser featuring celebrated storyteller Dolores Hydoc...
RegisterZumba for Beginners Series
Community Room
We’re shaking it up at the Library! Get moving, get fit, and have a blast. Free, no registratio...
OLLI Presents: Nordic Walking
Community Room
This full body, low impact exercise has many benefits, including weight loss, lower blood pressur...
Knit Night in the Forest
Treehouse
Like to knit, crochet, embroider or cross-stitch? Join us on the first Mondays each month! Ages 18+.
Eighth of March Book Group
Treehouse
Focusing on female authors and their diverse stories of women, this book group meets the 1st Tues...
Makerspace for Adults: Sweetheart Wreath
Makerspace
Simple, easy and so sweet! All materials supplied, registration required. Call 205-978-4678. Ages...
RegisterRead & Feed Book Group at Taziki’s: Vestavia Hills
Taziki’s: Vestavia Hills
Meet us at Taziki’s to eat, drink and discuss Furious Hours by Casey Cep. For more information,...
First Friday Fiber Arts
Treehouse
Like to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider or smock? Bring your projects and join us! All ski...
Upcycle City: Watercolor Hearts
Community Room
Make your own watercolor cards to give away, or keep all to yourself! Free, registration is requi...
RegisterZumba for Beginners Series
Community Room
We’re shaking it up at the Library! Get moving, get fit, and have a blast. Free, no registratio...
ABCs of Medicare
Treehouse
An Independent Benefits Advisor provides simple, straightforward answers to help you better under...
Grown-Up Gaming: Tabletop Game Night
Community Room
Call your friends and fellow gamers and enjoy a night of tabletop games with the Birmingham Board...
OLLI Presents: The Peace Corps in Our 50’s
Community Room
Think you’re too old for adventure or to lend a helping hand? Think again! Learn about the life...
Zumba for Beginners Series
Community Room
We’re shaking it up at the Library! Get moving, get fit, and have a blast. Free, no registratio...
Friends of the Library: Local Author Debra Goldstein
Community Room
Debra Goldstein is an attorney, judge, and author of mystery novels. She does it all and keeps he...
Knit Night in the Forest
Treehouse
Like to knit, crochet, embroider or cross-stitch? Join us on the first Mondays each month! Ages 18+.
Eighth of March Book Group
Treehouse
Focusing on female authors and their diverse stories of women, this book group meets the 1st Tues...
Makerspace for Adults: Painted Confetti Glass
Makerspace
Give your glassware a pop! All materials supplied, registration required; call 205-978-4678. Ages...
RegisterRead & Feed Book Group at Taziki’s: Vestavia Hills
Taziki’s: Vestavia Hills
Meet us at Taziki’s to eat, drink and discuss The Most Fun We Ever Had by Clair Lombardo. For m...
First Friday Fiber Arts
Treehouse
Like to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider or smock? Bring your projects and join us! All ski...
Ms. Olivia’s Evening Reads Book Group
Historical Room
Looking for a book group? Join Ms. Olivia on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. March’s title is Ol...
Zumba for Beginners Series
Community Room
We’re shaking it up at the Library! Get moving, get fit, and have a blast. Free, no registratio...
ABCs of Medicare
Treehouse
An Independent Benefits Advisor provides simple, straightforward answers to help you better under...
Grown-Up Gaming: Tabletop Game Night
Community Room
Call your friends and fellow gamers and enjoy a night of tabletop games with the Birmingham Board...
Upcycle City: Boho Fringe Necklace
Community Room
Snacks and all materials supplied. Free, registration is required; call 205-978-4678. Ages 18+.
RegisterFriends of the Library: Senior Planning with Jay Jones
Community Room
Senior planning can be stressful. Where should I retire? Downsize or stay put? Learn about servic...
Makerspace for Adults: Book Page Fridge Magnets
Makerspace
Organize with these magnets made with upcycled book pages. All materials supplied, registration r...
RegisterRead & Feed Book Group at Taziki’s: Vestavia Hills
Taziki's: Vestavia
Meet us at Taziki’s to eat, drink and discuss Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes. For more...
First Friday Fiber Arts
Treehouse
Like to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider or smock? Bring your projects and join us! All ski...
Knit Night in the Forest
Treehouse
Like to knit, crochet, embroider or cross-stitch? Join us on the first Mondays each month! Ages 18+.
Eighth of March Book Group
Treehouse
Focusing on female authors and their diverse stories of women, this book group meets the 1st Tues...
ABCs of Medicare
Treehouse
An Independent Benefits Advisor provides simple, straightforward answers to help you better under...
OLLI Presents: Apollo 13
Community Room
This program features footage from NASA and will cover why the mission failed and how that experi...
Ms. Olivia’s Evening Reads Book Group
Historical Room
Looking for a book group? Join Ms. Olivia on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. April’s title is Th...
Grown-Up Gaming: Tabletop Game Night
Community Room
Call your friends and fellow gamers and enjoy a night of tabletop games with the Birmingham Board...
Upcycle City: Zentangle with Darla
Community Room
Learn this cool and ‘zen’ method of creating art using structured patterns. Snacks and all ma...
RegisterCulture Trip: Capoeira Martial Arts
Community Room
Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, music, and figh...
Friends of the Library: The Holocaust Education Center
Community Room
This nonprofit organization, dedicated to Holocaust remembrance and education, is inspired by Ala...
First Friday Fiber Arts
Treehouse
Like to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider or smock? Bring your projects and join us! All ski...
Knit Night in the Forest
Treehouse
Like to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider or smock? Bring your projects and join us! All ski...
Eighth of March Book Group
Treehouse
Focusing on female authors and their diverse stories of women, this book group meets the 1st Tues...
Makerspace for Adults: Watercolor Book Marks
Makerspace
Inspirational, cute, bold – you decide! All materials supplied, registration required. Call 2...
RegisterRead & Feed Book Group at Taziki’s: Vestavia Hills
Taziki’s: Vestavia Hills
Meet us at Taziki’s to eat, drink and discuss Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb...
Ms. Olivia’s Evening Reads Book Group
Historical Room
Looking for a book group? Join Ms. Olivia on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. May’s title is Wh...
ABCs of Medicare
Treehouse
An Independent Benefits Advisor provides simple, straightforward answers to help you better under...
Upcycle City: Strainer Paint Pour
Community Room
We love a good paint pouring technique, and this is a great one! Snacks and all materials supplie...
RegisterGrown-Up Gaming: Tabletop Game Night
Community Room
Call your friends and fellow gamers and enjoy a night of tabletop games with the Birmingham Board...
We say this a lot: we’re really not just for books anymore! While we of course offer print books, patrons can also download digital magazines, books and audiobooks; stream music, movies and TV shows; track down your ancestors; access and use online study guides and practice tests for high school, college, career and ESL exams; check out wireless hotspots and movies in a variety of formats including preloaded Rokus; music CDs; and learn from our Great Courses series available in both audiobook and DVD formats. You can even check out trekking sticks and hammocks! Our patrons can enjoy a cup of coffee, use the Makerspace or study rooms, shop at our Friends Bookstore or take a hike on our beautiful trail.
Our programs offer the community the opportunity to take Chinese, Tai Chi or Belly Dance classes; enjoy concerts and poetry readings; to learn knitting, yoga, art, self-defense, finance, estate planning and all about Medicare – just to name a few!
Libraries are important cornerstones of a healthy community. The Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest provides our community with the opportunity to find jobs, learn how to market and expand your business, explore medical research, experience new ideas, and get lost in wonderful stories all while providing a gorgeous location for gathering. All of our programs, resources and services are free and open to the public.
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