Tag: Cullman County Public Library
Christmas at the library: Letters to Santa, special events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Have a little one who wants to send a letter to Santa? Bring the kids to the Cullman County Public Library...
Dinosaur Tea Party at the Cullman Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System had kids roaring with excitement on Saturday, Nov. 16. Youngsters came...
November events at the library
CULLMAN, Ala. - Do you enjoy Legos, crafting or even dinosaur tea parties? Well you are in luck, because the main branch of the...
Painted pumpkins on display at library
CULLMAN, Ala. - Creatively painted pumpkins are on display in the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library following last week’s Pumpkin Painting...
Library holds town meeting to discuss future plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library held a town hall meeting in the Cullman City Hall auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to...
Library celebrates young writers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library held a series of events, contests and activities as part of its Summer...
Library celebrates birthday of ‘the boy who lived’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Hogwarts Houses of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin took control of the Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday,...
Sticky, sweet fun at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library was buzzing with excitement on Monday, July 29. Local beekeeper Heather Sinyard...
Snead’s Farmhouse delights at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) was a zoo – or rather, a farm – on...
Library kicks off Summer Reading Program with over 200 guests
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) hosted a community kick-off event for its Summer Reading Program...
Library Board talks progress, future plans
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board at its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 16, approved the addition of newly appointed Cullman...
Cullman County Public Library adding 3 new programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System has a robust calendar of events that are held weekly for...
Cullman County Public Library brings community together
CULLMAN, Ala.- A public library is a place for imagination to take flight, knowledge to take root and a sense of adventure to flourish....
Summer garden class, seed swap returning to library Feb. 22
CULLMAN, Ala.- Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Feb. 2, lending hope to an early spring. The Cullman County Extension Office and...
Cullman Library Board discusses increased security following recent trespass
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Library Board met on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to discuss potential new security measures on the heels of a...
It helps them be lovers of reading’
Library hosts weekly storytime
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library offers a variety of programming aimed at readers of all interests. For those...
Library board discusses changes in operations amid interim director resignation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, discussed director pay and changes in operations, rescinded...
Crafternoon at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - Paint, hot glue and other crafting supplies lined the tables, crafters and hobbyists filtered in and Crafternoon was underway at the...
Library board opts not to remove challenged books
CULLMAN, Ala. - The small back room of the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System was packed Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023,...
Cullman library board discusses challenged books, censorship
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tensions rose at Cullman County Public Library System's board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The board heard from several community members...
Main library branch reopens
CULLMAN, Ala. – The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System finally reopened its doors to the public on Tuesday, Sept. 5,...
Townson retires; Harrington named library director
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System has a new director following a meeting of the library board Tuesday evening. Sharon Townson,...
‘It makes you realize that what you do absolutely matters’
Volunteers support library cleanup
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since the Cullman County Public Library sustained storm damage last week, community members have been rallied to help...
Library continues to clean up storm damage
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cleanup continues at the downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library, where windowpanes were blown out and the south-facing wall...
Downtown library damaged by storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - A line of severe storms on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, caused widespread power outages with fallen trees and downed power lines,...
Books reviews from CCPLS readers
Readers who frequent the Cullman County Public Library System share reviews of some of their recently read books.
Submission date: July 21
Reviewer: Jeanette Eakin
Title: “Agents...
Nifty knitters and cool crocheters assemble weekly at library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Knitters and crocheters alike of every skill level assemble under the roof of the Cullman County Public Library every Tuesday afternoon....
Library hosts annual Harry Potter birthday celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library on Friday morning welcomed members of the community to a celebration of Harry Potter’s birthday.
Cullman County...
Cullman County Public Library July events
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library is hosting various events throughout the month of July.
DIY Programs in July:
Monday, July 10 - Create...
Books reviews from CCPLS readers
Readers who frequent the Cullman County Public Library System share reviews of some of their recently read books.
Submission date: June 22, 2023
Reviewer: Paulette Gentry
Title:...
Library hosting Summer Reading Programs
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will kick off its Summer Reading Program June 1. Participants can drop by, register, get reading...
Nailed it!: Library hosts Spring Break Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week the Cullman County Public Library hosted Spring Break Camp for kids aged 8-18. Over three days, activities included a...
All about seeds
Library hosts gardening event, announces seed swap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library recently hosted an event with the Cullman County Extension Office...
Library hosting Spring Break Camp March 27-29
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will host Spring Break Camp Monday-Wednesday, March 27-29 at 10 a.m. for kids ages 8-18.
On Monday,...
CCCDC distributes grants to area agencies and schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) board members Cherrie Haney and Josh Speakman distributed grant checks Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the...
Cullman Library Oktoberfest scavenger hunt Sept. 29-Oct. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - To help celebrate Oktoberfest and get the community involved in its local history and heritage, the Cullman County Public Library has...
Little Free Library open at Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s newest Little Free Library (LFL) was officially opened Friday at Art Park (1031 Second St. SW). Representatives from the Cullman...
Dover, Harbison, Day win library’s ocean-themed youth writing competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosted a youth writing competition for grades K-12 during its June Oceans of Possibilities Summer Learning...
Library celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday July 29
Birthday Party Friday, July 29, at 10 a.m. for all book lovers. The party was first held in 2019 and not held again until...
Mental health first aid training to be provided at the Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library will be hosting a Mental Health First Aid training course Tuesday, July 19 and Wednesday, July 20 from...
Cullman County Public Library to hold a Strawberry Festival book Sale...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library is holding a Strawberry Festival Book Sale on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00...
Cullman County Public Library secures $40K for new bookmobile
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System was awarded a 50% matching grant in September of 2021 and secured $40,000 for a...
Friends of the Library sees success with first Books and Brews...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County held its first Books and Brews event at Goat Island Brewing Wednesday...
Bookmarked: Cullman County Public Library design competition names winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you’ve visited the Cullman County Library recently, a small desk lined with hand drawn bookmarks may have caught your attention.
A...
Storytime continues at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosts Storytime each Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. and this week, Ms. Suhana was in attendance...
The end of the best chapter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tuesday morning, Jamelle Dimbo sat for her last storytime with children at the Cullman County Public Library. Wednesday was her final...
Tuesday Storytime at the library teaches participants finer points in counting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each Tuesday, there is a storytime held at 10:00 a.m. at the Cullman County Public Library. This week, guest speaker Ms....
Apple adventures at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex visited the Cullman County Public Library Tuesday with their Apple Adventures program for the library’s preschool students....
Friends of the Public Libraries to host 2nd Annual Book It...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will be hosting their 2nd Annual Virtual 5K Run/Walk and One Mile...
Tales of Your Tails Summer Writing Competition winners announced
CULLMAN, Ala. - The winners of the Tales of Your Tails Writing Competition were announced at Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday. This competition...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library comes to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has officially launched in Cullman. On Friday morning, the Cullman County Public Library hosted a news...
Cullman County Public Library hosts 2nd Annual Harry Potter Birthday Parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library on Friday, held their 2nd Annual Harry Potter Birthday Parade. Though the first parade event was...
Cullman County Public Library hosts cardmaking class for children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Renee Welsh from the Friends of the Public Library continued the library’s summer fun as she led local children in cardmaking...
Little Free Public Library ribbon cutting in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A new Little Free Public Library has opened in Hanceville, thanks to the Friends of the Public Library. These Little Free...
Upcoming summer events at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Summer Learning Program at Cullman County Public Library has been a hit with kids and adults alike across the county;...
For the mystery lovers: Who put a star medallion outside the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For over 10 years, staffers at the Cullman County Public Library main branch in Cullman have wondered about a small brass...
Cullman County Public Library summer events well underway
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wednesday morning at Cullman City Public Library, children from across the community came together to enjoy the Chalk Art event which...
A bag full of books for $3 at the Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library has an absolute abundance of books and this week, they have begun selling them to the...
Friends of the Public Library sponsors children’s writing competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, the Friends of the Cullman County Public Library are sponsoring a writing competition for the children of Cullman County....
Cullman County Public Library hosts Summer Reading Program kick off
CULLMAN, Ala.- On June 2, Cullman County Public Library hosted the official kick off for their Summer Reading Program. Although originally planned to be...
The halls of knowledge: Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - When you walk into the Cullman County Public Library, you are greeted by a rush of cool air and quiet, but...
(Updated) Cullman libraries moving to curbside-only service Dec. 11
Updated 12-10-20 at 5:13 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library on Thursday announced it will transition to curbside-only service beginning Friday, Dec....
Fall reading list
CULLMAN, Ala. – It may not feel like it right now, but fall will be here soon. If falling leaves and (hopefully) temperatures make...
Cullman library reports high participation in Summer Learning Program
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) has wrapped up this year’s Summer Learning Program, “Imagine Your Story,” and Assistant Director...
‘Imagine Your Story’ at the Cullman library
CULLMAN, Ala. – To make summer a little more interesting, the Cullman County Public Library’s main branch is offering a summer learning program for...
Cullman Library offering no-contact pick-up services
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System’s (CCPLS) main branch held a soft re-opening at the end of April and continues to...
Library reminds patrons of online resources
CULLMAN, Ala. – Patrons may not be able to visit the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) branches in person right now, but the...
Storybook Palooza delights with special readers at library
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) hosted an inspirational “Storybook Palooza” for kids Saturday morning at the...
Year of the Rat: Cullman Library celebrates Chinese New Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Chinese New Year will be celebrated in many parts of the world this Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. This past Saturday at...
Free tax-filing help available at Cullman library
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library is booking appointments now for the AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program. The free program is for...
‘I want to share my story with you about growing up...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Author Rosemarie Reinhard Musso grew up in the village of Sterbfritz (Hessen), Germany. Wednesday, she spoke to a crowded Cullman County...
What’s coming up at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the new year beginning, The Tribune reached out to the Cullman County Public Library to see what’s coming up in...
History of Blount Springs: Historian Greg Burden speaks at Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Blount Springs was a thriving community in the past when the Jackson House (or the Blount Springs Hotel) was open for...
Become a ‘Friend’ of Cullman’s libraries
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) is a group whose stated mission is “To provide services...
Need a gift for a person that has everything or is...
Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County is excited to announce the Adopt-a-Bookshelf program. This fundraising campaign is a great opportunity to support...
Cullman County Public Library sees huge turnout to celebrate ‘The Boy...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Inspired by one of the most popular book series of all time, the Cullman County Public Library held a birthday party for...
Colony does not renew NARCOG contract for town librarian, library faces...
COLONY, Ala. – After a special called meeting last Friday, on Monday the Town Council of Colony delivered to North Central Alabama...
Summer fun at local libraries
CULLMAN, Ala. - Libraries around Cullman County have special reading programs geared toward kids this summer. Here’s a look at what’s going on around the...
Goat yoga a hit at Cullman Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 25 people came out to get a workout and enjoy the adorable baby goats Wednesday at the Cullman County...
Try goat yoga Wednesday at the Cullman Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosts free yoga classes every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This Wednesday, April 17, will be...
Free tax preparation service available at Cullman Library beginning Feb. 7
Cullman County Public Library (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will begin offering free tax preparation services at the Cullman...
Food for Fines Program happening now at Cullman Library
CULLMAN - The Cullman Public Library’s Food for Fines Program is going on now through Saturday, Dec. 15.
The library is accepting non-perishable food items...
Ghosts come to life at downtown library storytelling event
Dr. Alan Brown, member of the Road Scholars Speakers Bureau for the Alabama Humanities Foundation, presented “Ghost Stories from Alabama College Campuses” at the...
Cullman library book club hosts ‘Watervalley’ series author Jeff High
Jeff High, author of the popular “Watervalley” book series, was the guest at Wednesday’s meeting of the Cullman County Public Library Book Club. (Heather...
Local author, artist, teacher present live art
Sharon Drake reads “The Reluctant Topiary” while author Ben Johnson South displays illustrations and artist Jack Tupper looks on. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN...
Cullman library to host premiere of original Ben South children’s story...
“The Reluctant Topiary” was written by Cullman’s hometown author and playwright, Ben Johnson South.
CULLMAN - If you’re looking for something fun and original (and...
‘Libraries Rock’ events through June at Cullman library
The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library is hosting “Libraries Rock” events through June. (Noah Galilee for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - As part...
Cullman library receives grant for August Alabama Bicentennial art project
Cullman’s Alabama 200 Committee Chairman Drew Green presents a grant check to Cullman County Public Library’s Janice Cook and Cullman County Public Library System...
History of the Cullman County Public Library System: Part 2: An...
CULLMAN - 1945- 1970 was an era of big changes for Cullman’s library. In addition to increasing their collections, the library finally got its...
Tis the season to rid yourself of overdue book fines
CULLMAN - Do you have overdue book fines? Now's the time to settle up. The Cullman County Public Library is conducting a "Food for...
CCPL happenings
CULLMAN - Set to wrap up next Thursday, this year’s Summer Library Program has been a success thus far with little ones packing the...
CCPL summer “Health and Fitness” reading program kicks off June 1
The library is a place to discover new things. Visit the library to see the magic show, and when you leave check out a...
Cullman County Public Library Hosts Local Authors
With an attendance of over 100, we hope this will become an annual event to allow readers to interact directly with creative writers in...
