May Monday Night Book Club book: Backseat Saints by Joshilyn Jackson

Rose Mae Lolley's mother disappeared when she was eight, leaving Rose with a heap of old novels and a taste for dangerous men. Now, as demure Mrs. Ro Grandee, she's living the very life her mother abandoned. She's all but forgotten the girl she used to be-teenaged spitfire, Alabama heartbreaker, and a crack shot with a pistol-until an airport gypsy warns Rose it's time to find her way back to that brave, tough girl . . . or else. Armed with only her wit, her pawpy's ancient .45, and her dog Fat Gretel, Rose Mae hightails it out of Texas, running from a man who will never let her go, on a mission to find the mother who did.

Starring a minor character from Jackson's bestselling gods in Alabama, BACKSEAT SAINTS will dazzle readers with its stunning portrayal of the measures a mother will take to right the wrongs she's created, and how far a daughter will travel to satisfy the demands of forgiveness.

Getting the Most from Social Security

Getting the Most from Social Security

Social Security can be a confusing decision making process. Come to the library Tuesday April 24th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to hear Ricky Bruni, Financial Advisor talk on various Social Security topics. He'll also be available to answer any questions you might have. This is a great opportunity so make sure to join us for this free advice!

Some topics to be covered:

• What are the right questions to ask during enrollment
• How to take advantage of little known special provisions that can have a big impact on your benefits received
• How to become better prepared to fully understand your financial situation and planning needs going forward
• How to avoid common mistakes regarding SS benefits

No registration required.
Adult Services Meeting Room, Gardendale Public Library
Tuesday April 24th, 6:30-7:30 pm
631-6639

National Library Week Mini Book Sale

This week is National Library week and so to celebrate we are having a week long book sale. Stop by our meeting room and take a look.  We have westerns, romances, cookbooks, biographies, children's books, movies, magazines and much, much more.

Adult Hardback Books - $2

Adult Paperback Books - $1

Children's and Young Adult Books - $1

Videos/DVDs/Audiobooks/CDs -  $1

Magazines  - Free!

Or fill a bag for $10

Household Money Management

Do you want to participate in a FREE financial class? Would you like to learn more about how to organize your finances, build an emergency fund, create budgets, how to get out of debt and more? If so then sign up today for our 5 week class!

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn under the tutelage of Mr. Jim Sweatt, who has taught a variety of financial classes in our community since 2002. Materials for the class and refreshments will be provided. Participants must commit to attend all 5 weeks. Classes will be held Thursdays starting April 5th - May 3rd from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Gardendale Library. A minimum of 10 participants are required for classes to be held. Mr. Sweatt will also be providing financial counseling privately before class for those who request it.

Don't hesitate to call with any questions you might have about the class. We hope you will call today to reserve your seat- 631-6639 (ask for Gina.)