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Paleontology in Alabama
2026-06-12 15:00:00 2026-06-12 16:00:00 America/Chicago Paleontology in Alabama with Dr. Prescott Atkinson, Vice President of the Alabama Paleontological Society Trussville - LBK Auditorium

Friday, June 12
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-12 15:00:00 2026-06-12 16:00:00 America/Chicago Paleontology in Alabama with Dr. Prescott Atkinson, Vice President of the Alabama Paleontological Society Trussville - LBK Auditorium

Trussville

LBK Auditorium

with Dr. Prescott Atkinson, Vice President of the Alabama Paleontological Society

Learn all about the dinosaurs who called prehistoric Alabama home with with Dr. Prescott Atkinson, Vice President of the Alabama Paleontological Society.

AGE GROUP: | Adult (Ages 18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Class | Adult Program |

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Paleontology in Alabama
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
with Dr. Prescott Atkinson, Vice President of the Alabama Paleontological Society
D&D Club - Dungeon Crawl
Fri, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Join us for a short adventure featuring a dungeon crawl.
Cancelled
Adult D&D: College Edition
Fri, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville
D&D for 18-25 year olds
Rifftrax Movie Matinee
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Enjoy a movie with some funny commentary.
Shark Fossils - with Jonny Cates
Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Adults and Teens (6th-12th) join us as we learn about shark fossils
Science Guys - Journey to the Center of the Earth
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Adult D&D Group 1
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Trussville - Board Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons: The Curse of Strahd
Registration is now closed
Mahjong Meetup
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Meetup and play Mahjong
Kitchen Labs - Lemon Volcano
Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Learn about volcanoes and make your own using lemons!
This event is full
Mario Kart Tournament
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Mario Kart 8 Tournament
Kitchen Lab for Kids - Lemon Volcano
Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Learn about volcanoes and make your own using lemons!
This event is full
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia and Ms. Aaliyah for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Trussville
Join Ms. Alicia and Ms. Aaliyah for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Dungeon and Dragons - Adventures
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room,Parkway Room
Classic tabletop RPG adventure that encourages cooperation and creativity
Registration is now closed
Ceramics with Norma
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Ceramic craft program with Norma Prinsloo
This event is full
Classic Cinema
Fri, Jun 19, 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.
Cancelled
Adult D&D: College Edition
Fri, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville
D&D for 18-25 year olds
ACT Prep
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Extensive ACT review class.
Register
Urban Turtle
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Front Lawn of Library
Meet Alabama native turtles during the program!
Rescheduled
Rifftrax Movie Matinee
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, June 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Trussville
Enjoy a movie with some funny commentary.
Teen-Pottery with Norma
Mon, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Teens-design & paint your own lizard
This event is full
Juggle Like an Egyptian - with Quite A Catch
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join us for a Family Juggling Show
Adult Book Club
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
An evening book club for adults.
Crafty Kids - Sand Art Magnets
Wed, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Make a summer treat-themed sand art painting that you can display on the fridge!
This event is full
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia and Ms. Aaliyah for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Trussville
Join Ms. Alicia and Ms. Aaliyah for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Unbelievable Facts about the American Revolution - presented by Jim Phillips
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Trussville
Come hear Unbelievable Facts about the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence presented by Jim Phillips to celebrate America's 250th!
Magic the Gathering Card Game - June
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Come learn Magic the Gathering or find people to play with the Trussville Public Library!
Adult D&D - Group 2
Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons! We will meet every other Thursday.
This event is full
D&D Club - Castle Defense
Fri, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Join us for a short adventure featuring defense of a castle.
This event is full
Cancelled
Adult D&D: College Edition
Fri, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville
D&D for 18-25 year olds
Teen-Bath Bombs
Mon, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Teens join us to create bath bombs!
This event is full
Family Movie Matinee - Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Enjoy a family movie on the library's big screen!
Sound Baths: Relax. Reconnect. Rewire.
Tue, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
This event is full
Adult D&D Group 1
Tue, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Trussville - Board Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons: The Curse of Strahd
Registration is now closed
Rescheduled
Lunch and Learn
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Trussville
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
Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Living Fossils - with Anniston Museums
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
The Anniston Museum will stop by to share about Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Living Fossils during this interactive program.
Magic Potion Workshop
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Making "magical" dice potions.
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 9:00am
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jul 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia and Ms. Aaliyah for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Trussville
Join Ms. Alicia and Ms. Aaliyah for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Dungeon and Dragons - Adventures
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room,Parkway Room
Classic tabletop RPG adventure that encourages cooperation and creativity
Registration is now closed
Jurassic Park Trivia
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
How much do you know about the Jurassic Park movies?
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 9:00am
Cancelled
Adult D&D: College Edition
Fri, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville
D&D for 18-25 year olds
Teen-Pottery with Norma
Mon, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Teens-design & paint your own lizard
This event is full
Baby Dinosaurs Party - with East TN Dinosaur Adventures
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Step into the prehistoric world and get ready to meet your favorite dinosaurs up close! 
Mario Kart Tournament ADULTS
Tue, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Mario Kart 8 Tournament
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 9:00am
Lunch and Learn
Wed, Jul 08, 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
Kitchen Lab - Cookie Excavation & Soil Layer Cups
Wed, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Learn how archaeologies work in the field and explore the Earth's soil layers during this hands-on program.
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 9:00am
Kitchen Lab for Kids - Cookie Excavation & Soil Layer Cups
Wed, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Learn how archaeologies work in the field and explore the Earth's soil layers during this hands-on program.
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 9:00am
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia and Ms. Aaliyah for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Children's Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Trussville
Join Ms. Alicia and Ms. Aaliyah for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
Magic the Gathering Card Game - July
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Come learn Magic the Gathering or find people to play with the Trussville Public Library.
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 9:00am
Adult D&D - Group 2
Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Trussville - Cahaba Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons! We will meet every other Thursday.
This event is full
Cult Classic Cinema
Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Trussville - LBK Auditorium
An evening highlighting the other half of Trussville's Core Collection of movies: Cult Classics
Mahjong 101 - with Kristy Harrison
Fri, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Learn the basics of playing American Mahjong with Kristy Harrison!
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 9:00am
D&D Club - Ship Battles
Fri, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Join us for a short adventure featuring a battle on the high seas!
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 9:00am
Cancelled
Adult D&D: College Edition
Fri, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trussville
D&D for 18-25 year olds
Robotics Club - July
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Trussville - Parkway Room
Beginner Coding and Robotics Club
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 9:00am
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