Family Book Discussion
Family Lecture
Antiquitea
Brown Bag Lunch Series

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FAMILY BOOK DISCUSSION

The Pirates of Pompeii by Caroline Lawrence
Tatum Preston, Museum Librarian
Saturday, November 3, 10am-Noon
Parents and children are invited to join Museum Librarian Tatum Preston in a lively discussion of The Pirates of Pompeii, the third book in the Roman Mysteries series that depicts the adventures of teen sleuth Flavia and her sidekicks.  In this story, Flavia searches for lost children in the aftermath of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.  How did she know which clues to follow?  After the discussion, join us for special Pompeii treats and snacks.  The Pirates of Pompeii is most suitablefor grades 3-8.  RSVP to education at 205.254.2571.

FAMILY LECTURE

Bodies from the Ash: Life and Death in Ancient Pompeii
James Deem, Children's Author
Wednesday, November 7, 6pm
James M. Deem, EdD, will discuss the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and the subsequent excavations that allowed Pompeii to live again some 1,700 years later. He will show how the discovery of human remains enabled scientists and historians to piece together the lives of individuals and tell their tragic stories on their final day in Pompeii.  His presentation includes many rarely seen images of the discoveries made by treasure hunters and archaeologists in the last 250 years.

A former college professor, Deem began his writing career in 1988. He has published more than 20 books, including his most recent award-winning Bodies from the Ash. He has researched a range of subjects from the fantastic (ghosts, UFOs, ESP) to the historical (Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, the American Revolution) to the scientific (bog people and Pompeii).

ANTIQUITEA
Tuesdays at 2pm
October 23, November 20, December 18, January 15
Redeem your Pompeii: Tales from an Eruption ticket stub for free coffee, tea and sweets at this informal exhibition discussion led by Guest Curator Robin Meador-Woodruff, who will relate the process of installing and organizing the exhibition, and answering general questions.

BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES

This series is a popular mainstay at the Downtown Birmingham Public Library on select Wednesdays at noon. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes and will focus on different aspects of the exhibition. To learn more about these events on October 17, November 14, December 12 and January 9, please visit our cultural partners.