Family nights will be held 5:30-7 p.m. each Monday in January and February at the Hobson City Public Library, 610 Martin Luther King Drive. Get your “Passport to the World” and visit a different country every week. Your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card. Visit Korea on Jan. 7, Germany Jan. 14, England Jan. 21, Jamaica Jan. 28, Africa Feb. 4, China Feb. 11, France Feb. 18, and Brazil Feb. 25.

A story, activity and special food sampling will be featured each week. Countries are subject to change. The Altrusa Club is also a sponsor of this event. Call 256-831-7069 for more information.

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Events at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County include:

• Zumba, 10 a.m., Jan. 10, 17, 23 and 31.

• Symphony 101, 2 p.m., Jan. 8, everything you need to know to enjoy the symphony.

• Reading/book signing by Rebecca Rozelle Burt, author of “I had a Daughter,” 4 p.m., Jan. 15.

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A new art class will begin at 9 a.m. Jan. 14 at Friendship Community Center in Oxford. Beginners are welcome. The cost is $60 for the 4-week course taught by Jack Hadder. Pre-registration is required. Call 256-488-5510 for more information.