Pell City Public Library “Rocks” with “Elvis”

Published 9:33 pm Friday, July 13, 2018

Pell City Public Library is kicking off its 2018 Adult Summer Reading and Programming Series in a big way, on Wednesday July 18 at noon, with a special concert by “The King of Rock-N-Roll!” 

In keeping with this year’s summer reading theme for all ages, “Libraries Rock,” the library has invited the talented “Elvis” extraordinaire of TCB Shows Terry Turner to be their special guest.  This program is the first of several programs planned for this summer series, which will take place on subsequent Wednesdays in July and August. 

Turner (as Elvis) will present a concert of Elvis’ most popular hits, so expect to hear more than a few of your favorites!  The concert is free, and all ages are invited to attend.

While in the complex, adults are encouraged to register to participate in the reading segment of the Adult Summer Reading Program, which offers them the chance to win special prizes, such as gift baskets, dinners-for-two, gift cards, etc. just by reading books of their choosing and entering their names in a weekly drawing (one entry per book read.)  Prize drawings will be held each Wednesday during the programming series and at the grand finale on August 15. 

The reading segment of the series gives adults the opportunity to have a little fun, while encouraging them to read their favorite authors or genres!  Audio books and e-books are acceptable reading formats, along with traditional books—and all are available for checkout through the library.

All special programs in the summer series are free and open to the public and those attending are not required to participate in the reading segment to attend (though we hope that you will want to!)  The programs will take place each Wednesday at noon, beginning July 18 (with “Elvis”) and continuing through August 15.  Check out these special events—and be sure to join!

Wednesday, July 18 –Music Concert with the “King of Rock-N-Roll” –“Elvis” /Terry Turner of TCB Shows.  Hear your favorite “Elvis” hits!

Wednesday, July 25 – Orator “Patrick Henry” from The American Village presents:  “Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death.” You will not want to miss this special rendition of Henry’s courageous historic speech. 

Wednesday, August 1– Author Ruth Beaumont Cook will speak and share from her book, Guests Behind the Barbed Wire– German POWs in America: A True Story of Hope and Friendship.  Did you know that the largest German POW camp in the United States during World War II was built and operated in Alabama? This camp experience brought about many unlikely friendships between captor and captive that continued and were celebrated in Aliceville and beyond.  The book, and the fascinating presentation by Ms. Cook explore the nature of war, peace, and the nature of human dignity.

Wednesday, August 8— Storyteller Dolores Hydock will present her new program: “Lost and Found.” “You know the feeling: You start out looking for one thing and end up finding something you didn’t even know you wanted to find. In these new, true stories (and one old favorite), what’s “found” is an important lesson about falling in love and an unexpected — and hairy! — new source of wisdom.”

Wednesday, August 15—Grand Finale –A Concert of Rock-N-Roll Classics with The WingNuts!  Hear (and sing along!) with your favorite Rock-N- Roll classics from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s!  After the concert, please stay for light refreshments and fellowship!  Prize drawings (for those participating in the reading segment) will take place after the concert concludes.