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Kathy Nelson - Among the Pines (Sculpture Gallery, 1st Floor)
“Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her baskets at markets throughout Alabama and was the featured artist at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Natalie Harrison’s Exhibition (Art Gallery, 4th Floor)
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 2052263728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Fragments” presents the latest of artist Natalie Harrison’s richly hued, textured paintings. Inspired by the color, variety, and often intricate designs of jewelry and fabric, Harrison manipulates the medium of acrylic paint so that it takes on an almost three-dimensional form. Her artwork has been featured in solo shows at the Gadsden Museum of Art, Lowe Mill (Huntsville), and the Samford University Gallery, as well as in group shows around the country. A reception for the artist will take place on Friday…
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunt: Unearth Your Story
Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Ensley Childhood Project (Art Gallery, 1st Floor)
First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery. “A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fou… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Adult Summer Reading: Color and Connect
This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jungle Book-Birmingham Children's Theatre
The tickets are free but we don't want to be over run!
Please get yours today at https://www.bct123.org/jungle-book
What happens when a curious kid gets lost in the jungle? A whole lot of fun! This summer, BCT is bringing The Jungle Book to life onstage. Your family will be on the edge of your seats as Mowgli befriends Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the panther, outwits a gang of sneaky monkeys, and comes face to face with the fierce tiger, Shere Khan, in this energized retelling of the classic Rudyard Kipling tales. It's a perfect outing for young adventurers!
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Chelsea Rodriguez. Contact Email: Chelsea.rodriguez@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Music & Performing Arts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: The tickets are free but we don't want to be over run!
Please get yours today at https://www.bct123.org/jungle-book
What happens when a curious kid gets lost in the jungle? A whole lot of fun! This summer, BCT is bringing The Jungle Book to life onstage. Your family will be on the edge of your seats as Mowgli befriends Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the panther, outwits a gang of sneaky monkeys, and comes face to face with the fierce tiger, Shere Khan, in this energized retelling of the classic Rudyard Ki… Event Type: Music & Performing Arts. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit www.bct123.org. Grow with Inglenook
A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Digital Literacy Summer Workshop - From Technology Users to Digital Creators.
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9-XpoBTsbgBcpPg_cj2JnYRwXvOhQQoH0vPtOl6ptp8iFbQ/viewform
The Birmingham Public Library is hosting a Digital Literacy Summer Workshop for 3rd-8th grade students. Ishaan Jain, Sophomore at Indian Springs School, is offering this free workshop Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 25th, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This camp will be held at the Central Library on the 2nd floor in the Youth Department. The Central Library address is 2100 Park Pl. Birmingham, AL 35203.
This four-day workshop transitions 3rd-8th grade students from everyday technology consumers into digital creators and operators. Using subjects relevant to their interests—such as gaming mechanics, sports, and design—this 12-hour program breaks down exactly how the digital world is engineered. Through an interactive projector setup, live 3D printing, and hands-on logic exercises, the curriculum progresses from physical engineering to advanced artificial intelligence. Students start with 3D de…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Heather McWilliams. Contact Email: heather.mcwilliams@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Tweens. Children. Teens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9-XpoBTsbgBcpPg_cj2JnYRwXvOhQQoH0vPtOl6ptp8iFbQ/viewform
The Birmingham Public Library is hosting a Digital Literacy Summer Workshop for 3rd-8th grade students. Ishaan Jain, Sophomore at Indian Springs School, is offering this free workshop Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 25th, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This camp will be held at the Central Library on the 2nd floor in the Youth Department. The Central Library address is 2100 Park Pl. Birmingh… Event Type: Classes & Workshops.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Kathy Nelson - Among the Pines (Sculpture Gallery, 1st Floor)
“Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her baskets at markets throughout Alabama and was the featured artist at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Natalie Harrison’s Exhibition (Art Gallery, 4th Floor)
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 2052263728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Fragments” presents the latest of artist Natalie Harrison’s richly hued, textured paintings. Inspired by the color, variety, and often intricate designs of jewelry and fabric, Harrison manipulates the medium of acrylic paint so that it takes on an almost three-dimensional form. Her artwork has been featured in solo shows at the Gadsden Museum of Art, Lowe Mill (Huntsville), and the Samford University Gallery, as well as in group shows around the country. A reception for the artist will take place on Friday…
Monday, June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunt: Unearth Your Story
Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Ensley Childhood Project (Art Gallery, 1st Floor)
First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery. “A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fou… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Adult Summer Reading: Color and Connect
This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Breakfast Bingo
Come have fun and eat breakfast with us! We will have great food, great fun, and great fellowship! We will play three rounds of Bingo and every winner walks away with a prize!
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Games and Gaming. Sports & Recreation. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Come have fun and eat breakfast with us! We will have great food, great fun, and great fellowship! We will play three rounds of Bingo and every winner walks away with a prize! Event Type: Games and Gaming. Sports & Recreation.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Crochet and Knitting 101
Come in and learn basic crochet and knitting skills as you connect with others in the community.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Come in and learn basic crochet and knitting skills as you connect with others in the community. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Dinosaurs, Reactions, and Explosions, Oh My! Science, Spectacle, and Prehistoric Fun!
Dinosaurs, Reactions, and Explosions, Oh My!
Science, spectacle, and prehistoric fun!
Dinosaurs, Reactions, and Explosions, Oh My! – Jun. 22, M. 10 a.m.
For ages 5–12
Get ready for an action-packed science adventure with Dynamic Education Adventures! Dive into the world of dinosaurs, explore explosive reactions, and discover the wild science behind it all in this high-energy, interactive show. With hands-on demonstrations, colorful experiments, and engaging storytelling, children will experience science in a whole new way — all while uncovering the fascinating stories behind ancient life and everyday reactions. It’s learning turned up to max fun!
Library: Powderly Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Megan M. Green. Contact Phone Number: 205-925-6178. Contact Email: megan.green@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Powderly Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Dinosaurs, Reactions, and Explosions, Oh My!
Science, spectacle, and prehistoric fun!
Dinosaurs, Reactions, and Explosions, Oh My! – Jun. 22, M. 10 a.m.
For ages 5–12
Get ready for an action-packed science adventure with Dynamic Education Adventures! Dive into the world of dinosaurs, explore explosive reactions, and discover the wild science behind it all in this high-energy, interactive show. With hands-on demonstrations, colorful experiments, and engaging storytelling, children will experience… Event Type: Summer Reading.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Mary's Chair Aerobics
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Lynn Hutchins. Contact Phone Number: 2052264089. Contact Email: lynn.hutchins@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Get fit while having fun. Chair aerobic exercise improves strength, fitness, and overall wellbeing.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Stories & Stretches (Yoga Storytime)
Join East Ensley Library and Patty Cake Academy for an engaging Yoga Storytime experience. Children will enjoy stories with meaningful life lessons followed by a fun, interactive yoga session designed to encourage movement and participation.
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Maya Martin. Contact Phone Number: 205-787-1928. Contact Email: maya.martin@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Off-Site Location: Patty Cake Academy, 3700 Ave I A, Birmingham, AL 35218. Category: Storytime. Summer Reading. Health & Fitness. Audience: Babies. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Join East Ensley Library and Patty Cake Academy for an engaging Yoga Storytime experience. Children will enjoy stories with meaningful life lessons followed by a fun, interactive yoga session designed to encourage movement and participation. Event Type: Storytime. Summer Reading. Health & Fitness.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Senior Clawz
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tamar Barham. Contact Phone Number: 2052264089. Contact Email: tamar.barham@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Clubs & Groups. Film. Games and Gaming. Arts & Crafts. Health & Fitness. Registration Required: No. Description: Come to Senior Clawz for movies, games, exercise, crafts, and more. A different activity will be provided each week.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Crafts, Conversation, and Community: Dragon Coasters
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Laura Gentry. Contact Phone Number: 2052264083. Contact Email: laura.gentry@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Paint a dragon using diamond jewels on a coaster.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Get Rhythm!
Just Imagine... a World of Music! – The adventure is in the beat of the drum. Join us as internationally known drumming facilitator John Scalici, founder of Get Rhythm, presents drum circle fun. No musical experience required to participate. All you need is a heart and a beat - a heartbeat!
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Lynn Hutchins. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4089. Contact Email: lynn.hutchins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: West End Branch Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Music & Performing Arts. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Just Imagine... a World of Music! – The adventure is in the beat of the drum. Join us as internationally known drumming facilitator John Scalici, founder of Get Rhythm, presents drum circle fun. No musical experience required to participate. All you need is a heart and a beat - a heartbeat! Event Type: Classes & Workshops. Music & Performing Arts. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Unearth A Story: Genealogy
Learn about genealogy and tools to help discover your family history with the Birmingham Public Library's Southern History Department.
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Hosting Library: East Ensley Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. History & Heritage. Lectures & Discussions. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn about genealogy and tools to help discover your family history with the Birmingham Public Library's Southern History Department. Event Type: Classes & Workshops. History & Heritage. Lectures & Discussions. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Coffee and Conversation: Getting the Most Out of Your Cell Phone
Join us for a warm and welcoming **Coffee & Conversation** designed just for seniors! Bring your iPhone or Android smartphone and learn how to get the most out of your device—from making calls and sending texts to using helpful apps and settings. This relaxed, hands-on session will help you build confidence, stay connected with loved ones, and make everyday tasks easier in a supportive environment.
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Monica Slater. Contact Phone Number: 205-595-2001. Contact Email: monica.slater@copbl.org. Category: Computers & Technology. Civic & Community. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for a warm and welcoming **Coffee & Conversation** designed just for seniors! Bring your iPhone or Android smartphone and learn how to get the most out of your device—from making calls and sending texts to using helpful apps and settings. This relaxed, hands-on session will help you build confidence, stay connected with loved ones, and make everyday tasks easier in a supportive environment.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Between the Lines
Join us for coloring crafts!
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for coloring crafts! Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Grow with Inglenook
A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tuesday Crafternoons
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Unearth your creativity each week with Ms. Lori! Discover fun new crafts that unleash your imagination. Create with us in the library or grab a take‑and‑make kit to explore at home. Assorted craft kits available while supplies last.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Community Connection
Every Tuesday at the Central Library, representatives from a select group of nonprofit organizations are available to answer your questions about services they provide, including affordable healthcare, housing, educational and job opportunities, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
BPL's Community Connection series takes place on the first and third floors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Every Tuesday at the Central Library, representatives from a select group of nonprofit organizations are available to answer your questions about services they provide, including affordable healthcare, housing, educational and job opportunities, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
BPL's Community Connection series takes place on the first and third floors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Event Type: Civic & Community.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Digital Literacy Summer Workshop - From Technology Users to Digital Creators.
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9-XpoBTsbgBcpPg_cj2JnYRwXvOhQQoH0vPtOl6ptp8iFbQ/viewform
The Birmingham Public Library is hosting a Digital Literacy Summer Workshop for 3rd-8th grade students. Ishaan Jain, Sophomore at Indian Springs School, is offering this free workshop Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 25th, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This camp will be held at the Central Library on the 2nd floor in the Youth Department. The Central Library address is 2100 Park Pl. Birmingham, AL 35203.
This four-day workshop transitions 3rd-8th grade students from everyday technology consumers into digital creators and operators. Using subjects relevant to their interests—such as gaming mechanics, sports, and design—this 12-hour program breaks down exactly how the digital world is engineered. Through an interactive projector setup, live 3D printing, and hands-on logic exercises, the curriculum progresses from physical engineering to advanced artificial intelligence. Students start with 3D de…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Heather McWilliams. Contact Email: heather.mcwilliams@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Tweens. Children. Teens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9-XpoBTsbgBcpPg_cj2JnYRwXvOhQQoH0vPtOl6ptp8iFbQ/viewform
The Birmingham Public Library is hosting a Digital Literacy Summer Workshop for 3rd-8th grade students. Ishaan Jain, Sophomore at Indian Springs School, is offering this free workshop Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 25th, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This camp will be held at the Central Library on the 2nd floor in the Youth Department. The Central Library address is 2100 Park Pl. Birmingh… Event Type: Classes & Workshops.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Kathy Nelson - Among the Pines (Sculpture Gallery, 1st Floor)
“Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her baskets at markets throughout Alabama and was the featured artist at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Natalie Harrison’s Exhibition (Art Gallery, 4th Floor)
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 2052263728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Fragments” presents the latest of artist Natalie Harrison’s richly hued, textured paintings. Inspired by the color, variety, and often intricate designs of jewelry and fabric, Harrison manipulates the medium of acrylic paint so that it takes on an almost three-dimensional form. Her artwork has been featured in solo shows at the Gadsden Museum of Art, Lowe Mill (Huntsville), and the Samford University Gallery, as well as in group shows around the country. A reception for the artist will take place on Friday…
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunt: Unearth Your Story
Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Ensley Childhood Project (Art Gallery, 1st Floor)
First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery. “A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fou… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Adult Summer Reading: Color and Connect
This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
DinoStorytime!
Come listen to some fun Dinosaur stories as we celebrate summer reading- ROARR!!
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-836-3341. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Lake Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Come listen to some fun Dinosaur stories as we celebrate summer reading- ROARR!! Event Type: Storytime. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Little Legends on Stage! A Theatre Adventure
Library: Wylam Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Selina Johnson. Contact Phone Number: 205-785-0349. Contact Email: Selina.Johnson@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Unearth a Story™ this summer with Red Mountain Theatre as students dip a toe into the exciting world of theatre! Participants will explore their natural expressiveness while building confidence through choreography, acting skills, and the joy of performing. Guided by professional teaching artists, students uncover new ways to tell stories, bring characters to life, and celebrate imagination—making theatre a powerful extension of the stories they discover all summer long.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Tech Tuesday and Thursday
Tech Tuesday and Thursday provides an opportunity to become more technologically literate with one on one sessions. Call 205-849-8739 to register!
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Jayla Roper. Contact Email: jaila.roper@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Computers & Technology. Audience: Seniors. Adults. Teens. Tweens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Tech Tuesday and Thursday provides an opportunity to become more technologically literate with one on one sessions. Call 205-849-8739 to register! Event Type: Computers & Technology.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Unearth an Adventure with McWane
Dig into the world of dinosaurs and archaeology through engaging, hands-on exploration and interactive science experiments designed to uncover curiosity and discovery.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Science & Nature. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Registration Required: No. Description: Dig into the world of dinosaurs and archaeology through engaging, hands-on exploration and interactive science experiments designed to uncover curiosity and discovery. Event Type: Science & Nature. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Dynamic Education Adventure, The Science Lady
Library: Pratt City Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Saundra Ross. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Join The Science Lady for a dino-riffic good time. You’ll really dig learning about types and sizes of
dinosaurs and fossils. Science is just better with a Jurassic spark so this show also includes some really
awesome experiments including explosions. This show is no dino-snore so we’ll see you there.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Pop-in-Play (PiP)
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Ms. Campbell. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4003. Contact Email: campbell.davis@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Babies. Description: Pop-in-Play (PiP) is an exciting interactive playtime for lap sitters and teeter totters with their caregivers. This fun-filled program includes cool activity centers, circle time, and a whole lot more! Advance registration required.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Hoops for Fitness
Join the Hoop Lady (Robbie Lewis) for a morning of creative movement fun and adventure as she presents Guinness World Records – Hula Hooping.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Lynn Hutchins. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4089. Contact Email: lynn.hutchins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: West End Branch Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join the Hoop Lady (Robbie Lewis) for a morning of creative movement fun and adventure as she presents Guinness World Records – Hula Hooping. Event Type: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Tween Scene: Needle Felting
Are you looking for a new hobby? Come and learn how to needle felt with Ms. Mollie! What is needle felting? You’ll use a special needle to poke loose wool into a sculpture, such as an animal.
Tweens 5th-8th grade will learn how to carefully poke the wool to create beautiful objects.
Limited class space is available.
Registration begins Monday, June 8th. Tweens in 5th-8th grade only.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Whitney Garner. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4085. Contact Email: whitney.garner@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Summer Reading. Audience: Tweens. Registration Required: No. Description: Are you looking for a new hobby? Come and learn how to needle felt with Ms. Mollie! What is needle felting? You’ll use a special needle to poke loose wool into a sculpture, such as an animal.
Tweens 5th-8th grade will learn how to carefully poke the wool to create beautiful objects.
Limited class space is available.
Registration begins Monday, June 8th. Tweens in 5th-8th grade only.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Chef Matthew Murphree
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 2058498739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Health & Fitness. Summer Reading. Audience: Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Unearth a Story with Chef Matthew Murphree of Arlington House as he brings history, culture, and culinary creative to life! Participants will explore the story behind food traditions through and engaging eiquette lesson and a live cooking demonstration. Discover how every dish tells a story- and enjoy learning in a fun, flavorful way!
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sew Right!
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Learn how to sew, hem and tailor from expert seamstress Martha Williams. There is limited seating for this class. Participants must pre-register by emailing kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org or calling 205.787.1928.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
District 4 Birmingham City Councilman Brian Gunn's Moblie Office
Have questions, concerns, or ideas for your community? Join us at the Woodlawn Branch Library for District 4 Mobile Office with Councilman Brian Gunn. This is a great opportunity to connect directly with your council representative, share feedback, and learn about issues impacting your neighborhood.
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Monica Slater. Contact Phone Number: 205-595-2001. Contact Email: monica.slater@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Civic & Community. Meetings. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Have questions, concerns, or ideas for your community? Join us at the Woodlawn Branch Library for District 4 Mobile Office with Councilman Brian Gunn. This is a great opportunity to connect directly with your council representative, share feedback, and learn about issues impacting your neighborhood. Event Type: Civic & Community. Meetings.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Grow with Inglenook
A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Storytime Stay and Play-Program is FULL
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Diana Prince. Contact Phone Number: 2052264017. Contact Email: diana.prince@cobpl.org. Category: Storytime. Description: Our apologies, but this program is FULL.
Join us for a fun afternoon of stories and play! Enjoy an engaging story time filled with books, songs, and movement, then stay for free play with toys and friends. A great way for little ones to build early literacy skills and for families to connect.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Adult Movie Night
Join us on every fourth Tuesday of every month to view one of the latest movies of the month. We will provide buttery popcorn and something refreshing to accompany it. Don't miss the fun!
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Film. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us on every fourth Tuesday of every month to view one of the latest movies of the month. We will provide buttery popcorn and something refreshing to accompany it. Don't miss the fun! Event Type: Film.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Small Business Basics
Gilberto Herrera, local entrepreneur and marketing strategist, will explain how small business owners can better build their unique brand to attract new customers and expand their sales reach.
Library: Central Library. Central Room: Grand Commons Event Area (East 1st Floor). Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Jim Murray. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3640. Contact Email: jim.murray@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Computers & Technology. Business & Finance. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Gilberto Herrera, local entrepreneur and marketing strategist, will explain how small business owners can better build their unique brand to attract new customers and expand their sales reach. Event Type: Classes & Workshops. Computers & Technology. Business & Finance.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Digital Literacy Summer Workshop - From Technology Users to Digital Creators.
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9-XpoBTsbgBcpPg_cj2JnYRwXvOhQQoH0vPtOl6ptp8iFbQ/viewform
The Birmingham Public Library is hosting a Digital Literacy Summer Workshop for 3rd-8th grade students. Ishaan Jain, Sophomore at Indian Springs School, is offering this free workshop Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 25th, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This camp will be held at the Central Library on the 2nd floor in the Youth Department. The Central Library address is 2100 Park Pl. Birmingham, AL 35203.
This four-day workshop transitions 3rd-8th grade students from everyday technology consumers into digital creators and operators. Using subjects relevant to their interests—such as gaming mechanics, sports, and design—this 12-hour program breaks down exactly how the digital world is engineered. Through an interactive projector setup, live 3D printing, and hands-on logic exercises, the curriculum progresses from physical engineering to advanced artificial intelligence. Students start with 3D de…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Heather McWilliams. Contact Email: heather.mcwilliams@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Tweens. Children. Teens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9-XpoBTsbgBcpPg_cj2JnYRwXvOhQQoH0vPtOl6ptp8iFbQ/viewform
The Birmingham Public Library is hosting a Digital Literacy Summer Workshop for 3rd-8th grade students. Ishaan Jain, Sophomore at Indian Springs School, is offering this free workshop Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 25th, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This camp will be held at the Central Library on the 2nd floor in the Youth Department. The Central Library address is 2100 Park Pl. Birmingh… Event Type: Classes & Workshops.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Kathy Nelson - Among the Pines (Sculpture Gallery, 1st Floor)
“Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her baskets at markets throughout Alabama and was the featured artist at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Natalie Harrison’s Exhibition (Art Gallery, 4th Floor)
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 2052263728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Fragments” presents the latest of artist Natalie Harrison’s richly hued, textured paintings. Inspired by the color, variety, and often intricate designs of jewelry and fabric, Harrison manipulates the medium of acrylic paint so that it takes on an almost three-dimensional form. Her artwork has been featured in solo shows at the Gadsden Museum of Art, Lowe Mill (Huntsville), and the Samford University Gallery, as well as in group shows around the country. A reception for the artist will take place on Friday…
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunt: Unearth Your Story
Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Ensley Childhood Project (Art Gallery, 1st Floor)
First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery. “A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fou… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics Unearthed-The History of Chair Aerobics
The class consists of playing a variety of music from different genres, where the participants will perform chair exercises for 30 minutes, led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session, and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4025. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The class consists of playing a variety of music from different genres, where the participants will perform chair exercises for 30 minutes, led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session, and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Adult Summer Reading: Color and Connect
This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Foxhound Bee Company
We are so excited that the Foxhound Bee Company is coming to visit! They will also bring some special guests. The library will be BUZZing. We will learn about bees and how important they are to our environment. We will also get to see bees in an observation hive—no need to worry, there’s no fear of contact with the bees. Observe them in their hive without the fear of being stung.
Groups and families are welcome to join us.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Whitney Garner. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4085. Contact Email: whitney.garner@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Science & Nature. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: We are so excited that the Foxhound Bee Company is coming to visit! They will also bring some special guests. The library will be BUZZing. We will learn about bees and how important they are to our environment. We will also get to see bees in an observation hive—no need to worry, there’s no fear of contact with the bees. Observe them in their hive without the fear of being stung.
Groups and families are welcome to join us. Event Type: Summer Reading. Science & Nature.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Full S.T.R.E.A.M. Ahead
All aboard! Travel through the worlds of Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math. Kids will dig into hands‑on activities that spark curiosity as they become young archeologists and unearth the world of dinosaurs.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Science & Nature. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: All aboard! Travel through the worlds of Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math. Kids will dig into hands‑on activities that spark curiosity as they become young archeologists and unearth the world of dinosaurs. Event Type: Science & Nature.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Un Earth a Story with McWane Science Center
Come hear the McWane Science Center show some great dinosaur science.
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-836-3341. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Lake Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Come hear the McWane Science Center show some great dinosaur science. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
West End Crocheters
Learn to crochet or improve your skill with a group of dedicated crafters.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Lynn Hutchins. Contact Email: lynn.hutchins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: West End Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn to crochet or improve your skill with a group of dedicated crafters. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Chair Yoga with Erin Williams
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Karen Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 2052264016. Contact Email: karen.jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Take a moment to unwind with an hour of gentle relaxation and meditation, led by yoga specialist Ms. Erin Williams. This chair yoga session is perfect for seniors and those just beginning their yoga journey. Bring your willingness to breathe, stretch, and relax.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Red Mountain Theatre: Unearth A Story
Red Mountain Theatre: Unearth A Story
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:30 am
Step into the spotlight and bring stories to life with Red Mountain Theatre! In this interactive program, students will explore the art of storytelling through theatre with engaging acting demonstrations and hands-on participation. Participants will learn basic acting techniques, experiment with movement and expression, and work together to “unearth” stories in creative and imaginative ways. This high-energy experience encourages confidence, creativity, and a love of stories—perfectly aligned with the Unearth a Story Summer Reading theme.
Library: Powderly Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Megan M. Green. Contact Phone Number: 205-925-6178. Contact Email: megan.green@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Powderly Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Red Mountain Theatre: Unearth A Story
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:30 am
Step into the spotlight and bring stories to life with Red Mountain Theatre! In this interactive program, students will explore the art of storytelling through theatre with engaging acting demonstrations and hands-on participation. Participants will learn basic acting techniques, experiment with movement and expression, and work together to “unearth” stories in creative and imaginative ways. This high-energy experience encourages c… Event Type: Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Wacky Wednesday: Dinosaurs, Reactions, and Explosions, Oh My!
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Mrs. Carla. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4003. Contact Email: carla.perkins@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Description: Join The Science Lady for a dino-riffic adventure! Explore the world of dinosaurs and fossils, discover towering prehistoric giants, and enjoy exciting experiments — including awesome (but safe!) explosions. This action-packed show is no dino-snore! Groups are welcome; advanced registration is required.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Earth Layer by Layer
Take a 4,000-mile journey and dig into the science hiding beneath our feet. Explore fossils, magma, magnets, and more with each layer we unearth. Get ready to walk away with a new appreciation for what's below!
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Hosting Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Science & Nature. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Take a 4,000-mile journey and dig into the science hiding beneath our feet. Explore fossils, magma, magnets, and more with each layer we unearth. Get ready to walk away with a new appreciation for what's below! Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Science & Nature. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Summer Matinee Movie & Popcorn
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Karen Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4016. Contact Email: karen.jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Music & Performing Arts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Enjoy an afternoon at the library with our Summer Matinee Movie & Popcorn! We’ll be showing a fun, family-friendly film. Bring a friend, sit back, and escape into a great story.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Wednesday Movie Matinees
"June"-in for West End Wednesday Matinees. A treat will be served each week - hot dogs, popcorn, freezer pops, and more.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Lynn Hutchins. Contact Email: lynn.hutchins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: West End Branch Library. Category: Film. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: "June"-in for West End Wednesday Matinees. A treat will be served each week - hot dogs, popcorn, freezer pops, and more. Event Type: Film.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Dino Dig
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 2058498739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Science & Nature. Summer Reading. Audience: Tweens. Teens. Description: Join The Science Lady for a Dino Dig. Become a Palenontologist as you use simple tools to carve your way through a "dino egg" and see what is inside.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Fantastic Faux Fossils
Library: Pratt City Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Saundra Ross. Contact Phone Number: 205-791-4997. Contact Email: saundra.ross@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Experiment with the past by examining and creating beautiful faux fossils of three-dimensional shapes of animals, plants or insects.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Unearth a Story: Line Dancing with Tracy Williams
Kick up your heels and dig into the fun! Join Tracy Williams for a lively line-dancing session where music, movement, and storytelling all step together. No skills needed---just bring your happy feet and get ready to groove!
Wed. May 13, May 27, June 10, and June 24, 2026. 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM.
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Monica K. Slater. Contact Phone Number: 205-595-2001. Contact Email: Monica.Slater@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Kick up your heels and dig into the fun! Join Tracy Williams for a lively line-dancing session where music, movement, and storytelling all step together. No skills needed---just bring your happy feet and get ready to groove!
Wed. May 13, May 27, June 10, and June 24, 2026. 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM. Event Type: Health & Fitness. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
WE Craft: Paracord Bracelet Workshop
Create your own bracelet using paracord. Materials will be provided.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Lynn Hutchins. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4089. Contact Email: lynn.hutchins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: West End Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Arts & Crafts. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Create your own bracelet using paracord. Materials will be provided. Event Type: Summer Reading. Arts & Crafts.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Bead Lizards
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Katie Vainrib. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4083. Contact Email: katherine.vainrib@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us in making pony bead lizard key-chains to celebrate our modern dinosaur friends! All materials provided.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Grow with Inglenook
A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Digital Literacy Summer Workshop - From Technology Users to Digital Creators.
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9-XpoBTsbgBcpPg_cj2JnYRwXvOhQQoH0vPtOl6ptp8iFbQ/viewform
The Birmingham Public Library is hosting a Digital Literacy Summer Workshop for 3rd-8th grade students. Ishaan Jain, Sophomore at Indian Springs School, is offering this free workshop Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 25th, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This camp will be held at the Central Library on the 2nd floor in the Youth Department. The Central Library address is 2100 Park Pl. Birmingham, AL 35203.
This four-day workshop transitions 3rd-8th grade students from everyday technology consumers into digital creators and operators. Using subjects relevant to their interests—such as gaming mechanics, sports, and design—this 12-hour program breaks down exactly how the digital world is engineered. Through an interactive projector setup, live 3D printing, and hands-on logic exercises, the curriculum progresses from physical engineering to advanced artificial intelligence. Students start with 3D de…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Heather McWilliams. Contact Email: heather.mcwilliams@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Tweens. Children. Teens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9-XpoBTsbgBcpPg_cj2JnYRwXvOhQQoH0vPtOl6ptp8iFbQ/viewform
The Birmingham Public Library is hosting a Digital Literacy Summer Workshop for 3rd-8th grade students. Ishaan Jain, Sophomore at Indian Springs School, is offering this free workshop Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 25th, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This camp will be held at the Central Library on the 2nd floor in the Youth Department. The Central Library address is 2100 Park Pl. Birmingh… Event Type: Classes & Workshops.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Kathy Nelson - Among the Pines (Sculpture Gallery, 1st Floor)
“Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her baskets at markets throughout Alabama and was the featured artist at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Natalie Harrison’s Exhibition (Art Gallery, 4th Floor)
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 2052263728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Fragments” presents the latest of artist Natalie Harrison’s richly hued, textured paintings. Inspired by the color, variety, and often intricate designs of jewelry and fabric, Harrison manipulates the medium of acrylic paint so that it takes on an almost three-dimensional form. Her artwork has been featured in solo shows at the Gadsden Museum of Art, Lowe Mill (Huntsville), and the Samford University Gallery, as well as in group shows around the country. A reception for the artist will take place on Friday…
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
PNC mobile banking unit at BPL (West End)
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Jim Murray. Contact Phone Number: 2052263640. Contact Email: jim.murray@cobpl.org. Category: Business & Finance. Civic & Community. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A PNC mobile banking unit will be in the parking lot at the West End library and the Central library every other Thursday beginning January 8, 2026. The unit will be at West End from 9-11am and at Central from 1-3pm. The unit will have an ATM and be staffed by bank employees who can answer personal finance questions you may have about budgeting, savings, credit management, and more. This service is available for both library patrons and library staff.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Scavenger Hunt: Unearth Your Story
Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Ensley Childhood Project (Art Gallery, 1st Floor)
First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery. “A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fou… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics Unearthed-The History of Chair Aerobics
The class consists of playing a variety of music from different genres, where the participants will perform chair exercises for 30 minutes, led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session, and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4025. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The class consists of playing a variety of music from different genres, where the participants will perform chair exercises for 30 minutes, led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session, and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Adult Summer Reading: Color and Connect
This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
African Fabric Home Decor Craft *Registration Required
This is the craft everyone been asking about and is back by popular demand.
Infuse your living space with the warmth and vibrancy of creating an extraordinary piece of wall art out of fabric. Please call to sign up at (205) 226-4025 or come in person and sign up at the North Birmingham Regional Branch Adult Department.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Jacqueline Winston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4025. Contact Email: jacqueline.winston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: Yes. Description: This is the craft everyone been asking about and is back by popular demand.
Infuse your living space with the warmth and vibrancy of creating an extraordinary piece of wall art out of fabric. Please call to sign up at (205) -4025 or come in person and sign up at the North Birmingham Regional Branch Adult Department. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Alabama Ballet
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Whitney Garner. Contact Phone Number: 2052264085. Contact Email: whitney.garner@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Music & Performing Arts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Registration Required: No. Description: Dance Discovery - This up-close and interactive demonstration presented by the Alabama Ballet provides a look inside the daily life of a professional ballet dancer from ballet technique to costumes and pointe shoes. This fun and educational experience teaches basic fundamentals of ballet and its correlation to other topics including academics and sports. It also includes audience participation in fun exercises that challenge coordination and group working skills. The program concludes with a performance by…
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Dino Summer Movies
Come to the East Lake Library to watch some Dino-fantastic movies! Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-836-3341. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Lake Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Film. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Come to the East Lake Library to watch some Dino-fantastic movies! Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Event Type: Summer Reading. Film.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mary's Chair Aerobics
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Lynn Hutchins. Contact Phone Number: 2052264089. Contact Email: lynn.hutchins@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Get fit while having fun. Chair aerobic exercise improves strength, fitness, and overall wellbeing.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Michelle’s Magical Poodles at Ensley Recreation Center
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Pratt City Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Ensley Branch Library and Pratt City Branch Library. Off-Site Location: Ensley Recreation Center (2800 Avenue K, Birmingham, AL 35218). Category: Art & Exhibits. Summer Reading. Sports & Recreation. Music & Performing Arts. Civic & Community. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Enjoy an interactive dog show full of fun and quirky tricks with an educational twist! Please call 205-791-4997 to register if you plan to bring a group of 5+ participants.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Needle Felting with Mollie McFarland
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Pamela Jessie. Contact Phone Number: 205-933-7776. Contact Email: pamela.jessie@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Description: Needle felting is a versatile and addictive craft. It is super easy to get started, learn the basics, completely sustainable, and there is no end to what you can create. From DIY decorations to suit the seasons, handmade gifts, or just some quiet respite from the daily grind this is a fun craft! Mollie McFarland will be here with all the supplies and knowledge to start and finish a project.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Once Upon a Thursday
Join Miss Pamela for a storytelling adventure where tales come alive! Enjoy stories, songs, and a themed craft as you unearth the magic in every story Registration required.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Join Miss Pamela for a storytelling adventure where tales come alive! Enjoy stories, songs, and a themed craft as you unearth the magic in every story Registration required.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Tech Tuesday and Thursday
Tech Tuesday and Thursday provides an opportunity to become more technologically literate with one on one sessions. Call 205-849-8739 to register!
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Jayla Roper. Contact Email: jaila.roper@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Computers & Technology. Audience: Seniors. Adults. Teens. Tweens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Tech Tuesday and Thursday provides an opportunity to become more technologically literate with one on one sessions. Call 205-849-8739 to register! Event Type: Computers & Technology.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Dinosaurs, Reactions, and Explosions, Oh My! - Program is FULL
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Caitlin Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 2052264017. Contact Email: caitlin.jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Description: Our apologies, but this program is FULL.
Dinosaurs, Reactions, and Explosions, Oh My! – Jun. 25, Th. 10:30 a.m. Join The Science Lady for a dino-riffic good time. You'll really dig learning about types and sizes of dinosaurs and fossils. Science is just better with a Jurassic spark so this show also includes some really awesome experiments including explosions. This show is no dino-snore so we'll see you there!
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Time for Tales with Ms. Cas
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Ms. Cas. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4003. Contact Email: casandra.scott@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Join us for action-packed preschool and early elementary storytime fun! Groups are welcome; advanced registration is required.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Bingo
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Diane Blaylock. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4089. Contact Email: diane.blaylock@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Adults. Description: Enjoy a couple of lively games of Bingo with friends from your community. Prizes will be given to the winners.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Crafty Thursday
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 2058498739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Civic & Community. Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Description: Crafty Thursday is a fun, hands-on program where children enjoy weekly craft projects using materials like paper, paint, glue, and recyclables.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Jewelry Making
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Maya Martin. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: maya.martin@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to make your own wearable masterpiece— from bracelets to earrings!— at East Ensley Library.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
PNC mobile banking unit at BPL (Central)
Library: Central Library. Central Room: Parking Lot. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Jim Murray. Contact Phone Number: 2052263640. Contact Email: jim.murray@cobpl.org. Category: Business & Finance. Civic & Community. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A PNC mobile banking unit will be in the parking lot at the West End library and the Central library every other Thursday beginning January 8, 2026. The unit will be at West End from 9-11am and at Central from 1-3pm. The unit will have an ATM and be staffed by bank employees who can answer personal finance questions you may have about budgeting, savings, credit management, and more. This service is available for both library patrons and library staff.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Stitch & Chat
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Group members of all levels share the craft of stitching and quilting.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Tech Thursdays
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Grace Mays. Contact Phone Number: 2052264089. Contact Email: grace.mays@cobpl.org. Category: Computers & Technology. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Library Tech Help for Everyday Tasks
Learn essential computer and smartphone skills in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting. Snacks will be provided. Bring your own device if you have one.
If people are interested, they can either register via emailing (grace.mays@cobpl.org) or by coming to the library to sign up via sign-up sheet.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Glow-asaurus Signs: Enter the Lumi-naceous Period!
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Ms. Campbell. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4003. Contact Email: campbell.davis@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Teens will design their own dino-mite neon-style signs using flexible LED tubing. Create a prehistoric phrase, roaring dinosaur silhouette, or fossil-fierce symbol to light up a lair that is light-years from extinction! Advance registration is required.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Grow with Inglenook
A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Anime-nia
Anime binge watch.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Film. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Anime binge watch. Event Type: Film.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Kathy Nelson - Among the Pines (Sculpture Gallery, 1st Floor)
“Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her baskets at markets throughout Alabama and was the featured artist at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Natalie Harrison’s Exhibition (Art Gallery, 4th Floor)
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 2052263728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Fragments” presents the latest of artist Natalie Harrison’s richly hued, textured paintings. Inspired by the color, variety, and often intricate designs of jewelry and fabric, Harrison manipulates the medium of acrylic paint so that it takes on an almost three-dimensional form. Her artwork has been featured in solo shows at the Gadsden Museum of Art, Lowe Mill (Huntsville), and the Samford University Gallery, as well as in group shows around the country. A reception for the artist will take place on Friday…
Friday, June 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunt: Unearth Your Story
Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Ensley Childhood Project (Art Gallery, 1st Floor)
First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery. “A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fou… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics Unearthed-The History of Chair Aerobics
The class consists of playing a variety of music from different genres, where the participants will perform chair exercises for 30 minutes, led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session, and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4025. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The class consists of playing a variety of music from different genres, where the participants will perform chair exercises for 30 minutes, led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session, and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Adult Summer Reading: Color and Connect
This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Can You Dig It! Fossils, Artifacts, and Magic!
Can You Dig It!
Magic, dinosaurs, and BIG imagination collide!
Dinosaurs, Reactions, and Explosions, Oh My! – Jun. 26, F. 10 a.m.
For ages 5–13
Join Mr. Larry for a high-energy, laugh-out-loud magic show that brings the “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading theme to life! Through magic, puppetry, storytelling, and books, kids will dig into dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology while exploring our ancient world in a creative (and very silly) way. This interactive show is designed to spark curiosity, excitement, and a love of reading.
Library: Powderly Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Megan M. Green. Contact Phone Number: 205-925-6178. Contact Email: megan.green@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Powderly Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Registration Required: No. Description: Can You Dig It!
Magic, dinosaurs, and BIG imagination collide!
Dinosaurs, Reactions, and Explosions, Oh My! – Jun. 26, F. 10 a.m.
For ages 5–13
Join Mr. Larry for a high-energy, laugh-out-loud magic show that brings the “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading theme to life! Through magic, puppetry, storytelling, and books, kids will dig into dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology while exploring our ancient world in a creative (and very silly) way. This interactive show is designed to spark curiosity… Event Type: Summer Reading.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Chair Aerobics
Get ready to move and feel great with our fun and energizing aerobics class.
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Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Get ready to move and feel great with our fun and energizing aerobics class.
This is pulled only from the spreadsheet you uploaded, with no outside additions. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Craft Creations
A fun and engaging weekly craft program.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Jana Brown. Contact Phone Number: 205-902-3086. Contact Email: jana.brown@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A fun and engaging weekly craft program.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Fiber Friday
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Teresa Ives. Contact Phone Number: 205-836-3341. Contact Email: teresa.ives@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Come learn new sewing and knitting techniques. Learn to be a fiber artist.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Morning Lineup
The Morning Lineup is a line dance program that focuses on the importance of health & wellness, geared towards adults and seniors. The class gives instruction on the latest dances and old dances while playing the respective music to each line dance. The program is offered on Fridays at 10:00 am and lasts 1 hour. We instruct novices as well as experienced dancers.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4025. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The Morning Lineup is a line dance program that focuses on the importance of health & wellness, geared towards adults and seniors. The class gives instruction on the latest dances and old dances while playing the respective music to each line dance. The program is offered on Fridays at 10:00 am and lasts 1 hour. We instruct novices as well as experienced dancers.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Mr. B's Magic Show - Program is FULL
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Caitlin Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4017. Contact Email: caitlin.jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Music & Performing Arts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: Our apologies, but this program is FULL.
A magic show designed to bring wonder and joy! Mr. B infuses humor and audience participation into his tricks so that it’s impossible not to join. From card tricks to mind-reading, you will be spellbound! 24 hr advanced notice appreciated. Contact us at 205-226-4017.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Senior Exercise Class at Memorial Park
Senior Fitness!
Join us at Memorial Park, 524 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205!
Every Friday at 10:45 AM. Work out with easy-to-follow line dances with instructor Tracy Williams!
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Reba Patton. Contact Phone Number: 205-322-1140. Contact Email: titusville@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Titusville Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Senior Fitness!
Join us at Memorial Park, 524 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205!
Every Friday at 10:45 AM. Work out with easy-to-follow line dances with instructor Tracy Williams! Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM.
Adventure Reel!
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 2058498739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Kick back, relax, and enjoy a movie with us every Friday at noon! Don't miss out on great films and popcorn!
Friday, June 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Line Dancing
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Music & Performing Arts. Registration Required: No. Description: Get in the groove, exercise, and learn fun line dances at East Ensley Public Library every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Grow with Inglenook
A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Chill Mode
Chill Mode (gaming).
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Chill Mode (gaming). Event Type: Games and Gaming.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Kathy Nelson - Among the Pines (Sculpture Gallery, 1st Floor)
“Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her baskets at markets throughout Alabama and was the featured artist at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Natalie Harrison’s Exhibition (Art Gallery, 4th Floor)
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 2052263728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Fragments” presents the latest of artist Natalie Harrison’s richly hued, textured paintings. Inspired by the color, variety, and often intricate designs of jewelry and fabric, Harrison manipulates the medium of acrylic paint so that it takes on an almost three-dimensional form. Her artwork has been featured in solo shows at the Gadsden Museum of Art, Lowe Mill (Huntsville), and the Samford University Gallery, as well as in group shows around the country. A reception for the artist will take place on Friday…
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunt: Unearth Your Story
Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Ensley Childhood Project (Art Gallery, 1st Floor)
First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery. “A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fou… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Adult Summer Reading: Color and Connect
This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jungle Book-Birmingham Children's Theatre
The tickets are free but we don't want to be over run!
Please get yours today at https://www.bct123.org/jungle-book
What happens when a curious kid gets lost in the jungle? A whole lot of fun! This summer, BCT is bringing The Jungle Book to life onstage. Your family will be on the edge of your seats as Mowgli befriends Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the panther, outwits a gang of sneaky monkeys, and comes face to face with the fierce tiger, Shere Khan, in this energized retelling of the classic Rudyard Kipling tales. It's a perfect outing for young adventurers!
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Chelsea Rodriguez. Contact Email: Chelsea.rodriguez@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Music & Performing Arts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: The tickets are free but we don't want to be over run!
Please get yours today at https://www.bct123.org/jungle-book
What happens when a curious kid gets lost in the jungle? A whole lot of fun! This summer, BCT is bringing The Jungle Book to life onstage. Your family will be on the edge of your seats as Mowgli befriends Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the panther, outwits a gang of sneaky monkeys, and comes face to face with the fierce tiger, Shere Khan, in this energized retelling of the classic Rudyard Ki… Event Type: Music & Performing Arts. Summer Reading.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit www.bct123.org. Moretti and the Marble
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Connor Marullo. Contact Phone Number: 2052263631. Contact Email: connor.marullo@cobpl.org. Category: Authors & Literary Arts. History & Heritage. Lectures & Discussions. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Ruth Beaumont Cook is the author of three books of narrative non-fiction related to Alabama history (North Across the River, Guests Behind the Barbed Wire, and Magic in Stone). For many years, she was a feature writer and columnist for Birmingham magazine and published articles in numerous regional and national publications. A graduate of (The) Ohio State University, she has lived and worked in Alabama since 1970. She has served on the planning committee for the Writing Today conference at Birmingham-Southe…
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
From Tea to Treason: How Ordinary Colonists Were Drawn into Extraordinary Rebellion
As communities across the nation begin commemorating America's upcoming 250th birthday, the Birmingham Public Library's Southern History Department is inviting residents to kick off the celebration early with a free Revolutionary War-era presentation, commemorative giveaways, and refreshments on Saturday, June 27.
"From Tea to Treason: How Ordinary Colonists Were Drawn into Extraordinary Rebellion" will take place from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at BPL's Central Library in downtown Birmingham.
The first 50 attendees will receive commemorative gift bags featuring a 250th-anniversary United States commemorative coin, pocket Constitution, and America 250 bookmark. Birmingham-based Milo's Tea Company is donating 20-ounce bottles of sweet tea for the first 100 attendees, while the Birmingham Genealogical Society will provide refreshments.
Presented by Birmingham historian Terri Hicks, the program will explore the stories, struggles, and turning points that transformed ordinary colonists into revolutionaries and helped…
Library: Central Library. Central Room: Grand Commons (East 1st floor). Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Mary Beth Newbill. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3665. Contact Email: mary.newbill@cobpl.org. Category: Lectures & Discussions. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: As communities across the nation begin commemorating America's upcoming 250th birthday, the Birmingham Public Library's Southern History Department is inviting residents to kick off the celebration early with a free Revolutionary War-era presentation, commemorative giveaways, and refreshments on Saturday, June 27.
"From Tea to Treason: How Ordinary Colonists Were Drawn into Extraordinary Rebellion" will take place from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at BPL's Central Library in downtown Birmingham.
The first 50 a…
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Grow with Inglenook
A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
DIY Dinosaur Fossils
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Pamela Jessie. Contact Phone Number: 2059337776. Contact Email: pamela.jessie@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: While learning to Unearth A Story, you will be able to create your own dinosaur fossil! Using simple ingredients, you can make your own fossil to decorate and keep. Stop by and pick up your Grab N Go kit today!
Monday, June 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kathy Nelson - Among the Pines (Sculpture Gallery, 1st Floor)
“Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her baskets at markets throughout Alabama and was the featured artist at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunt: Unearth Your Story
Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Ensley Childhood Project (Art Gallery, 1st Floor)
First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery. “A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fou… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Adult Summer Reading: Color and Connect
This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Breakfast Bingo
Come have fun and eat breakfast with us! We will have great food, great fun, and great fellowship! We will play three rounds of Bingo and every winner walks away with a prize!
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Games and Gaming. Sports & Recreation. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Come have fun and eat breakfast with us! We will have great food, great fun, and great fellowship! We will play three rounds of Bingo and every winner walks away with a prize! Event Type: Games and Gaming. Sports & Recreation.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Mary's Chair Aerobics
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Lynn Hutchins. Contact Phone Number: 2052264089. Contact Email: lynn.hutchins@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Get fit while having fun. Chair aerobic exercise improves strength, fitness, and overall wellbeing.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Senior Clawz
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tamar Barham. Contact Phone Number: 2052264089. Contact Email: tamar.barham@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Clubs & Groups. Film. Games and Gaming. Arts & Crafts. Health & Fitness. Registration Required: No. Description: Come to Senior Clawz for movies, games, exercise, crafts, and more. A different activity will be provided each week.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Between the Lines
Join us for coloring crafts!
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for coloring crafts! Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Grow with Inglenook
A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
STEAM Club: LEGO Bird Builders
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Caitlin Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 2052264017. Contact Email: caitlin.jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Science & Nature. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Did you know birds are living dinosaurs? Put your creativity to the test as you design and build your own bird using LEGO bricks while learning fun facts about birds and their similarities to dinosaurs. This hands-on STEAM program is perfect for curious builders and future scientists alike! 24-hour advance registration recommended.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tuesday Crafternoons
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Unearth your creativity each week with Ms. Lori! Discover fun new crafts that unleash your imagination. Create with us in the library or grab a take‑and‑make kit to explore at home. Assorted craft kits available while supplies last.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Community Connection
Every Tuesday at the Central Library, representatives from a select group of nonprofit organizations are available to answer your questions about services they provide, including affordable healthcare, housing, educational and job opportunities, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
BPL's Community Connection series takes place on the first and third floors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Every Tuesday at the Central Library, representatives from a select group of nonprofit organizations are available to answer your questions about services they provide, including affordable healthcare, housing, educational and job opportunities, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
BPL's Community Connection series takes place on the first and third floors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Event Type: Civic & Community.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
DIY Dinosaur Fossils
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Pamela Jessie. Contact Phone Number: 2059337776. Contact Email: pamela.jessie@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: While learning to Unearth A Story, you will be able to create your own dinosaur fossil! Using simple ingredients, you can make your own fossil to decorate and keep. Stop by and pick up your Grab N Go kit today!
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kathy Nelson - Among the Pines (Sculpture Gallery, 1st Floor)
“Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her baskets at markets throughout Alabama and was the featured artist at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunt: Unearth Your Story
Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Ensley Childhood Project (Art Gallery, 1st Floor)
First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery. “A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fou… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Adult Summer Reading: Color and Connect
This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This adult summer reading program is an engaging, stress free activity for adults to connect with themselves and others. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Big Imagination, Bright Lights! Theatre Fun
Library: Wylam Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Selina Johnson. Contact Phone Number: 205-785-0349. Contact Email: Selina.Johnson@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Tweens. Registration Required: No. Description: Through fun, creative theatre activities, participants will develop confidence, performance skills, and positive habits that extend beyond the stage and into everyday life. With a focus on imagination, self-expression, and having fun, Red Mountain Theatre creates a welcoming space where students can explore creativity, uncover new talents, and bring stories to life in exciting ways. (For ages 9-13).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Dino Dig
Dino Dig
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
Join The Science Lady for a dino dig. Become a Paleontologist as you use simple tools to carve your way through a "dino egg" and see what is inside. This will be an outdoor program.
Library: Powderly Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Megan M. Green. Contact Phone Number: 205-925-6178. Contact Email: megan.green@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Powderly Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Dino Dig
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
Join The Science Lady for a dino dig. Become a Paleontologist as you use simple tools to carve your way through a "dino egg" and see what is inside. This will be an outdoor program. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
DinoCraft Time
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-836-3341. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Description: Come uncover some fun dinosaur crafts at the library.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Tech Tuesday and Thursday
Tech Tuesday and Thursday provides an opportunity to become more technologically literate with one on one sessions. Call 205-849-8739 to register!
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Jayla Roper. Contact Email: jaila.roper@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Computers & Technology. Audience: Seniors. Adults. Teens. Tweens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Tech Tuesday and Thursday provides an opportunity to become more technologically literate with one on one sessions. Call 205-849-8739 to register! Event Type: Computers & Technology.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
We Dig Dinos! (Registration Required)
Can you DIG it? Put yourself into the shoes of a paleontologist as you explore and extract a T. rex skeleton. With the help of your field-site scientists, see if you can solve our paleontological puzzle. Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History as they present this amazing program!
For children in kindergarten-4th grade ONLY. Registration required. Registration will begin on Monday, June 15th. To register, please call the Youth Department 205-226-4085.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Whitney Garner. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4085. Contact Email: whitney.garner@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Science & Nature. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Can you DIG it? Put yourself into the shoes of a paleontologist as you explore and extract a T. rex skeleton. With the help of your field-site scientists, see if you can solve our paleontological puzzle. Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History as they present this amazing program!
For children in kindergarten-4th grade ONLY. Registration required. Registration will begin on Monday, June 15th. To register, please call the Youth Department 205-226-4085. Event Type: Science & Nature. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pop-in-Play (PiP)
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Ms. Campbell. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4003. Contact Email: campbell.davis@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Babies. Description: Pop-in-Play (PiP) is an exciting interactive playtime for lap sitters and teeter totters with their caregivers. This fun-filled program includes cool activity centers, circle time, and a whole lot more! Advance registration required.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Hula Hoop & an Ice Cream Scoop
Library: Pratt City Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Saundra Ross. Contact Phone Number: 2057914997. Contact Email: saundra.ross@cobpl.org. Category: Sports & Recreation. Summer Reading. Registration Required: Yes. Description: It's time for summer fun! Bring your kids to enjoy hula hooping then cool off with a refreshing ice cream scoop!
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sew Right!
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Learn how to sew, hem and tailor from expert seamstress Martha Williams. There is limited seating for this class. Participants must pre-register by emailing kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org or calling 205.787.1928.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Fossil Finders (Registration Required)
Let’s SEA what fossils you can find in your fossil dig kits. Work together to uncover the ancient sea floor and draw, describe, and identify the life that remains set in stone. Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History to see what it’s like to be a paleontologist.
For kids in 5th-12th grade. Registration required. Registration will begin on Monday, June 15th. To register, please call the Youth Department 205-226-4085.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Whitney Garner. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4085. Contact Email: whitney.garner@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Science & Nature. Summer Reading. Audience: Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Let’s SEA what fossils you can find in your fossil dig kits. Work together to uncover the ancient sea floor and draw, describe, and identify the life that remains set in stone. Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History to see what it’s like to be a paleontologist.
For kids in 5th-12th grade. Registration required. Registration will begin on Monday, June 15th. To register, please call the Youth Department 205-226-4085. Event Type: Science & Nature. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Strata Science: Sand Art Craft-Program is FULL
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Caitlin Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 2052264017. Contact Email: caitlin.jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Science & Nature. Summer Reading. Audience: Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Program is FULL. Build the layers beneath our feet! Create your own colorful sand art while learning how scientists study soil layers, called strata, to understand how the earth changes over time. As you stack each layer, you’ll recreate the kinds of soil patterns archaeologists and paleontologists use to uncover clues about the past.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Grow with Inglenook
A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Family Night: Avondale’s Got Talent!
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Mrs. Carla. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4003. Contact Email: carla.perkins@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Applause, applause, applause. The Avondale Library Talent Show is back! Join us as we showcase some of the most dino-mite kids in the Avondale Library herd. Visit the Youth Department today to register as a performer or as a member of the audience.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
DIY Dinosaur Fossils
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Pamela Jessie. Contact Phone Number: 2059337776. Contact Email: pamela.jessie@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: While learning to Unearth A Story, you will be able to create your own dinosaur fossil! Using simple ingredients, you can make your own fossil to decorate and keep. Stop by and pick up your Grab N Go kit today!
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kathy Nelson - Among the Pines (Sculpture Gallery, 1st Floor)
“Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her baskets at markets throughout Alabama and was the featured artist at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunt: Unearth Your Story
Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Ensley Childhood Project (Art Gallery, 1st Floor)
First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery. “A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fou… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics Unearthed-The History of Chair Aerobics
The class consists of playing a variety of music from different genres, where the participants will perform chair exercises for 30 minutes, led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session, and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4025. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The class consists of playing a variety of music from different genres, where the participants will perform chair exercises for 30 minutes, led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session, and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Eatable Creations
Dig into delicious creativity! Kids will build themed, edible masterpieces and explore the sweet side of storytelling—one tasty creation at a time.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Arts & Crafts. Audience: Children. Tweens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Dig into delicious creativity! Kids will build themed, edible masterpieces and explore the sweet side of storytelling—one tasty creation at a time.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
West End Crocheters
Learn to crochet or improve your skill with a group of dedicated crafters.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Lynn Hutchins. Contact Email: lynn.hutchins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: West End Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn to crochet or improve your skill with a group of dedicated crafters. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Chair Aerobics with Myra Tarver
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Karen Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 2052264016. Contact Email: Chair Aerobics with Myra Tarver. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Description: Boost your energy and have fun as Ms. Myra Tarver leads a lively Chair Aerobics session set to contemporary music. This low-impact workout is perfect for all fitness levels—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to move to the beat!
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Wacky Wednesday: Brickosarus!
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Mrs. Carla. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4003. Contact Email: carla.perkins@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: We are entering the Block-taceous Period! Join us for a snap-tastic LEGO adventure. Construct megalodonic masterpieces, discover bone-afide dinosaur facts, and make sure your creations don't go extinct! Groups are welcome; advanced registration is required.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Summer Flavors with Chef Murphree
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Karen Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 2052264016. Contact Email: karen.jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us at Five Points West Library for our ongoing culinary series featuring Chef Matthew Murphree from Arlington House. In this live cooking demonstration, Chef Murphree will share a simple and delicious summer recipe that’s perfect for the season. Come ready to learn, taste, and be inspired in the kitchen!
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Local Author Spotlight: Charles Smith
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Laura Gentry. Contact Phone Number: 2052264083. Contact Email: laura.gentry@cobpl.org. Category: Authors & Literary Arts. History & Heritage. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: In celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, local author Charles Smith will share his book, The Alabama Connection, and explain how Alabama is connected to major news stories and historical events.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Grow with Inglenook
A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
DIY Dinosaur Fossils
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Pamela Jessie. Contact Phone Number: 2059337776. Contact Email: pamela.jessie@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: While learning to Unearth A Story, you will be able to create your own dinosaur fossil! Using simple ingredients, you can make your own fossil to decorate and keep. Stop by and pick up your Grab N Go kit today!
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kathy Nelson - Among the Pines (Sculpture Gallery, 1st Floor)
“Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her baskets at markets throughout Alabama and was the featured artist at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunt: Unearth Your Story
Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Ensley Childhood Project (Art Gallery, 1st Floor)
First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery. “A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fou… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics Unearthed-The History of Chair Aerobics
The class consists of playing a variety of music from different genres, where the participants will perform chair exercises for 30 minutes, led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session, and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4025. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The class consists of playing a variety of music from different genres, where the participants will perform chair exercises for 30 minutes, led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session, and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness. Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Dino Summer Movies
Come to the East Lake Library to watch some Dino-fantastic movies! Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-836-3341. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Lake Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Film. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Come to the East Lake Library to watch some Dino-fantastic movies! Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Event Type: Summer Reading. Film.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mary's Chair Aerobics
Get fit while having fun. Chair aerobic exercise improves strength, fitness, and overall wellbeing.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Lynn Hutchins. Contact Email: lynn.hutchins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: West End Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Get fit while having fun. Chair aerobic exercise improves strength, fitness, and overall wellbeing. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Once Upon a Thursday
Join Miss Pamela for a storytelling adventure where tales come alive! Enjoy stories, songs, and a themed craft as you unearth the magic in every story Registration required.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Join Miss Pamela for a storytelling adventure where tales come alive! Enjoy stories, songs, and a themed craft as you unearth the magic in every story Registration required.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Tech Tuesday and Thursday
Tech Tuesday and Thursday provides an opportunity to become more technologically literate with one on one sessions. Call 205-849-8739 to register!
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Jayla Roper. Contact Email: jaila.roper@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Computers & Technology. Audience: Seniors. Adults. Teens. Tweens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Tech Tuesday and Thursday provides an opportunity to become more technologically literate with one on one sessions. Call 205-849-8739 to register! Event Type: Computers & Technology.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Time for Tales with Ms. Cas
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Ms. Cas. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4003. Contact Email: casandra.scott@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Join us for action-packed preschool and early elementary storytime fun! Groups are welcome; advanced registration is required.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Senior Exercise Class at Memorial Park
Senior Fitness!
City Gym, 421 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35204
The location is directly across from Parker High School.
Work out with easy-to-follow line dances with instructor Tracy Williams!
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Reba Patton. Contact Phone Number: 205-322-1140. Contact Email: titusville@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Titusville Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Senior Fitness!
City Gym, 421 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35204
The location is directly across from Parker High School.
Work out with easy-to-follow line dances with instructor Tracy Williams! Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM.
Jurassic Movie-thon
Experience the classic Jurassic Park film series with East Ensley Public Library. Popcorn and light refreshments will be served.
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Hosting Library: East Ensley Library. Category: Film. Music & Performing Arts. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Experience the classic Jurassic Park film series with East Ensley Public Library. Popcorn and light refreshments will be served. Event Type: Film. Music & Performing Arts.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Jewelry Making
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Maya Martin. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: maya.martin@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to make your own wearable masterpiece— from bracelets to earrings!— at East Ensley Library.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Stitch & Chat
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Group members of all levels share the craft of stitching and quilting.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Grow with Inglenook
A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roar on the Stage
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Ms. Cas. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4003. Contact Email: casandra.scott@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Unleash your stone-age stardom and step into the spotlight! In this dino-sized theater workshop, teens will build acting skills through improvisation games, character creation, and scene work that’s anything but carbon dated. No previous acting experience required. Advance registration is required.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Anime-nia
Anime binge watch.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Film. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Anime binge watch. Event Type: Film.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Kathy Nelson - Among the Pines (Sculpture Gallery, 1st Floor)
“Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her baskets at markets throughout Alabama and was the featured artist at Visual Index in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Description: “Among the Pines” is the latest exhibition in the Sculpture Gallery at the Central Library. In her solo show, native Alabamian Kathy Nelson presents a selection of baskets and coiled art created from longleaf pine needles. Nelson collects needles from this longest-lived yet endangered species of Southern pine on her property in Shelby County. She then sorts, dries, soaks, and finally coils the needles into baskets. Nelson has been a juried artist with the Alabama Craft Guild since 2015. She has featured her… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunt: Unearth Your Story
Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Embark on a deep digging adventure through the Youth Department! Follow clues, uncover hidden surprises, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you unearth a story of your own.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Ensley Childhood Project (Art Gallery, 1st Floor)
First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery. “A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: First Floor Gallery
“A Photobook Gallery: The Ensley Childhood Project” is a non-linear timeline of the historic Ensley neighborhood by way of homemade family photos, archived videos, and written narratives. The exhibition hopes to give insight into the history and culture of the Ensley community as well as the Black childhood experience. A reception for the subjects of the featured photographs and the project’s curator, Timothy Quarshie, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fou… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Mary's Chair Aerobics
Get fit while having fun. Chair aerobic exercise improves strength, fitness, and overall wellbeing.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Lynn Hutchins. Contact Email: lynn.hutchins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: West End Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Get fit while having fun. Chair aerobic exercise improves strength, fitness, and overall wellbeing. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
A.R.M.S. PROGRAM
Alabama Regional Medical Service mobile.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Alabama Regional Medical Service mobile. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Crafts, Conversation, and Community: Build A Dinosaur
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Laura Gentry. Contact Phone Number: 2052264083. Contact Email: laura.gentry@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Description: Build a dinosaur’s skeleton using puzzle pieces.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Line Dancing with Mary Webb
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Karen Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 2052264016. Contact Email: karen.jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Put on your dancing shoes and join us for Line Dancing at the Library! Whether you're a beginner or already know a few steps, this class is a great way to get moving, have fun, and meet new people.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Between the Lines
Join us for coloring crafts!
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for coloring crafts! Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tour de Lac Est- Boardgaming the Tour de France
Ever wanted to race int eh Tour De France, the greatest athletic and cycling event in the world? Now is your chance! Using the boardgame Flamme Rouge, we will be recreating some of the legs of this year's Tour de France, finishing in Paris around the Arc de Triomphe! You must attend all four sessions to win the coveted Yellow Jersey!
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-836-3341. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Lake Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Games and Gaming. Audience: Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Ever wanted to race int eh Tour De France, the greatest athletic and cycling event in the world? Now is your chance! Using the boardgame Flamme Rouge, we will be recreating some of the legs of this year's Tour de France, finishing in Paris around the Arc de Triomphe! You must attend all four sessions to win the coveted Yellow Jersey! Event Type: Summer Reading. Games and Gaming.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Grow with Inglenook
A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A community-centered gardening and learning program that provides hands-on experiences, promotes food access, and brings people together to grow, learn, and share.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Yarn & Learn
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Learn how to crochet with fellow crafters and create cozy, handmade items to wear or gift! There is limited seating for this class. To register, visit or call East Ensley Public Library.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.