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Jackie Robinson

and the Story of Major League Baseball’s Integration

2024-06-18 18:30:00 2024-06-18 19:30:00 America/Chicago Jackie Robinson As Birmingham welcomes MLB's Field of Dreams game, and as the country celebrates Juneteenth, Mark Everett Kelly examines the the relationship between race and America's pastime. Trussville - LBK Auditorium

Tuesday, June 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-18 18:30:00 2024-06-18 19:30:00 America/Chicago Jackie Robinson As Birmingham welcomes MLB's Field of Dreams game, and as the country celebrates Juneteenth, Mark Everett Kelly examines the the relationship between race and America's pastime. Trussville - LBK Auditorium

Trussville

LBK Auditorium

As Birmingham welcomes MLB's Field of Dreams game, and as the country celebrates Juneteenth, Mark Everett Kelly examines the the relationship between race and America's pastime.

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson ran out to play first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field, breaking the long-established “gentleman’s rule” that Major League Baseball had used to keep African Americans from participating.

America was just coming out of World War II, but was still nearly 20 years from significant civil rights legislation — 10 years before Martin Luther King Jr. addressed his first national audience and seven years before Brown v. Board of Education. Jackie Robinson became a pioneer of civil rights and a breaker of barriers.

What made Branch Rickey, a devout Methodist, choose Robinson over other legendary Negro League stars? How did Humphrey Bogart and Babe Ruth add to the drama? Robinson’s role in inspiring and enlightening American society was one of the most important any athlete has played.

This event is possible thanks to the Alabama Humanities Alliance’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau, which helps communities statewide bring scholar-storytellers to town. AHA’s roster of Road Scholars includes more than 30 historians, professors, authors, and other experts who deliver fascinating, humanities-rich presentations year-round — in person or virtually.

AGE GROUP: | Teen (6th - 12th Grade) | Adult (Ages 18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

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Trussville

Phone: (205) 655-2022

Hours
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Memorial Day Weekend)
Tue, May 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Confirm library hours before visiting.

Trussville Public Library sits in the heart of the Cahaba Project, and remains a vital part of this community and of the Jefferson County cooperative library system – Public Libraries in Jefferson County (PLJC). We offer books, audio books, DVDs, BluRays and Playaways. For more information, call us at 205-655-2022.

Upcoming events

Mon, Jun 02, All day
Trussville

Mon, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Using stencils and paints, attendees will customize their very own canvas tote bag! Registration will open on May 2nd at 9:00a
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Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium

Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - Board Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons: Call of the Netherdeep, the first major adventure set in Critical Role’s World of Exandria.
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Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Writing and Critique Meet-Up for Writers

Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Ceramic craft program with Norma Prinsloo
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Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for our Lunch and Learn program! Each month will have a different presenter discussing a new topic.

Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Computer Basics covers Windows 11, internet, online safety and more.
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Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Classic tabletop RPG adventure that encourages cooperation and creativity.
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Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Classic tabletop RPG adventure that encourages cooperation and creativity.
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Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
This event is full

Thu, Jun 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!

Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!

Fri, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Short intro session for those interested in learning Dungeons and Dragons.
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Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Front Lawn of Library
Meet Alabama native turtles during the program!

Cancelled
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Trussville
AKA sponsored

Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Mr. Aaron and his snake friends!!

Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
A 4-part class that will help teach attendees how to get started, what supplies they will need, and the basic stitches all while they make a washcloth!
Registration is now closed

Mon, Jun 09, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Trussville
An evening Adult Book Club meeting at Ferus Artisan Ales

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Learn about animal adaptations and their unique characteristics with live animals from the Montgomery Zoo. **PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING**
This event is full

Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Learn about animal adaptations and their unique characteristics with live animals from the Montgomery Zoo. **PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON ATTENDING**
This event is full

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Celebrate our Summer Reading 2025 theme of "Color Our World" by painting a mini canvas that will be displayed in the Adult Department during Summer Reading! Registration is encouraged but not required

Rescheduled
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, June 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Trussville
Writing and Critique Meet-Up for Writers

Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Join the Trussville Public Library as we explore the world of miniatures.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
This event is full

Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Join the Trussville Public Library as we explore the world of miniatures.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
This event is full

Thu, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
This event is full

Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
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Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons! We will meet every other Thursday.
This event is full

Rescheduled
Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, June 19, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville
An evening highlighting the other half of Trussville's Core Collection of movies: Cult Classics

Fri, Jun 13, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Jefferson State Community College for workforce development partnership focused on older teens (16 and up).
Register

Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
D&D for 18-25
This event is full

Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
A 4-part class that will help teach attendees how to get started, what supplies they will need, and the basic stitches all while they make a washcloth!
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium

Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - Board Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons: Call of the Netherdeep, the first major adventure set in Critical Role’s World of Exandria.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Ceramic craft program with Norma Prinsloo
This event is full

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Computer Basics covers Windows 11, internet, online safety and more.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Classic tabletop RPG adventure that encourages cooperation and creativity.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Classic tabletop RPG adventure that encourages cooperation and creativity.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
This event is full

Thu, Jun 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!

Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!

Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. September to learn the ancient art of Henna Tattoos

Thu, Jun 19, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
An evening highlighting the other half of Trussville's Core Collection of movies: Cult Classics

Thu, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Take a moment for yourself and join us for a yoga session with Brittney Lee in Masonic Park behind the library.

Rescheduled
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Friday, June 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Trussville
Come and watch classic movies in the library auditorium! On the third Friday of every month, we'll be showing a movie released before 1970. Popcorn and snacks will be provided.

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Trussville
Basic Archery Class with Trussville Parks and Rec
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Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join us for a Crafternoon and a showing of Wicked!

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join us for a interactive jam session!

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:25pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Experience a unique blend of neuroscience and relaxation with Dr. Lindsey Smith, as she guides you through immersive sound baths designed to enhance brain-based well-being and stress resilience.

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Adult Book Club

Wed, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
This event is full

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Mario Kart 8 Tournament

Wed, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
This event is full

Thu, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!

Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Learn the basics of houseplant care

Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons! We will meet every other Thursday.
This event is full

Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Come and watch classic movies in the library auditorium! On the third Friday of every month, we'll be showing a movie released before 1970. Popcorn and snacks will be provided.

Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
D&D for 18-25
This event is full

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Learn the basics of fly-fishing with Charles Yeager, Turkey Creek Nature Preserve Manager and fly-fishing expert.

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Trussville
Come play some disc golf!

Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. September and make your own bath bombs

Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join September Reed and make your own bath bombs