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"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Friday, July 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Device Drop-In
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Conner West. Contact Email: connor.west@cobpl.org. Category: Computers & Technology. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Patrons can bring in their personal electronic devices for basic technology assistance. Event Type: Computers & Technology.
Friday, July 4, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Friday Movie Matinee
Enjoy watching a movie. Bring a friend or make a new friend while you are here. Snacks provided.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Enjoy watching a movie. Bring a friend or make a new friend while you are here. Snacks provided.
Friday, July 4, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chill Mode
Gaming activities.
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: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Babies. Registration Required: No. Description: Gaming activities. Event Type: Seasonal.
Friday, July 4, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Saturday, July 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Sunday, July 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
International Zine Month
Learn to create your own zine(s) using provided supplies in celebration of International Zine Month!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn to create your own zine(s) using provided supplies in celebration of International Zine Month!
Monday, July 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Jackson. Contact Email: katherine.jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all! Event Type: Summer Reading.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Twirls of Color Twirligig
Make this awesome spinner toy using bright paper strips and a wooden stick. When you give it a spin, it makes amazing designs. As it spins, it resembles a vibrant ball! It's really fun to play with! Craft kits available while supplies last!
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Jessie. Contact Phone Number: 205-933-7776. Contact Email: pamela.jessie@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Make this awesome spinner toy using bright paper strips and a wooden stick. When you give it a spin, it makes amazing designs. As it spins, it resembles a vibrant ball! It's really fun to play with! Craft kits available while supplies last!
Monday, July 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Crochet Mafia
Chat with fellow crafters, or learn how to get started with crocheting!
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Branch Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Chat with fellow crafters, or learn how to get started with crocheting!
Monday, July 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Faux Stained Glass
Design a faux stained glass picture.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Laura Gentry. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4083. Contact Email: laura.gentry@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Design a faux stained glass picture.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Line Dancing with Ms. Mary
Learn the latest line dances with Ms. Mary. Good fun. Great workout.
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Monica Cottrell. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4015. Contact Email: monica.cottrell@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn the latest line dances with Ms. Mary. Good fun. Great workout.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Between the Lines
Join us for a coloring activity.
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. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for a coloring activity. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tour De Route Race
Come to the Youth Department and enter the Tour De France! Instead of bicycles and a trip to France, we will be using the board game Flamme Rouge to re-create the actual tour course. We will be doing different stages each week and keeping track of players finishing. Everyone who participates will get a prize, the winner of the tour will get a Grand Prize! Players need to be ages 8+ to participate and attend all 4 days. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Come to the Youth Department and enter the Tour De France! Instead of bicycles and a trip to France, we will be using the board game Flamme Rouge to re-create the actual tour course. We will be doing different stages each week and keeping track of players finishing. Everyone who participates will get a prize, the winner of the tour will get a Grand Prize! Players need to be ages 8+ to participate and attend all 4 days. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Coding Club
During this program, patrons will be able to learn about coding. This program will consist of patrons completing fun coding projects from Scratch.mit.edu. Also, patrons can crack the code with binary coding exercises. We will also be making various coding charms that teaches binary coding principles.
Library: North Avondale Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Olivia Evans. Contact Phone Number: 205-592-2082. Contact Email: Olivia.Evans@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Computers & Technology. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: During this program, patrons will be able to learn about coding. This program will consist of patrons completing fun coding projects from Scratch.mit.edu. Also, patrons can crack the code with binary coding exercises. We will also be making various coding charms that teaches binary coding principles.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunt
Search the Youth Department for clues. Available all month.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Audience: Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Pamela Gordon. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4026. Contact Email: pamela.gordon@cobpl.org. Category: Seasonal. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Seasonal. Description: Search the Youth Department for clues. Available all month.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
WE Make Buttons
Have fun using a button maker to create your own buttons to pin on your shirt or backpack.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Have fun using a button maker to create your own buttons to pin on your shirt or backpack.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Jackson. Contact Email: katherine.jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all! Event Type: Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Twirls of Color Twirligig
Make this awesome spinner toy using bright paper strips and a wooden stick. When you give it a spin, it makes amazing designs. As it spins, it resembles a vibrant ball! It's really fun to play with! Craft kits available while supplies last!
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Jessie. Contact Phone Number: 205-933-7776. Contact Email: pamela.jessie@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Make this awesome spinner toy using bright paper strips and a wooden stick. When you give it a spin, it makes amazing designs. As it spins, it resembles a vibrant ball! It's really fun to play with! Craft kits available while supplies last!
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Alabama Ballet Dance
Step into the world of dance with the Alabama Ballet Dance Discovery Program!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Tonya Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-595-2001. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Music & Performing Arts. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Step into the world of dance with the Alabama Ballet Dance Discovery Program! Event Type: Summer Reading. Music & Performing Arts.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Color Our World with Drawing: Drop in and Draw Birds
Drop in at the Southside Branch to draw! Our focus will be on birds, but feel free to freestyle your art masterpiece. All skill levels are welcome.
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. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Drop in at the Southside Branch to draw! Our focus will be on birds, but feel free to freestyle your art masterpiece. All skill levels are welcome.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Color Our World with Drawing: Drop in and Draw Birds
Drop in at the Southside Branch to draw! Our focus will be on birds, but feel free to freestyle your art masterpiece. All skill levels are welcome.
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: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Drop in at the Southside Branch to draw! Our focus will be on birds, but feel free to freestyle your art masterpiece. All skill levels are welcome.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Off the Hook Crochet
Crochet.
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: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Crochet.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
PreSchool STEM Lab
Each STEM lab will feature a specific theme. The program will begin with a short story followed by exploration centers that relate back to the theme. The program is a self-guided tour of different stations with parent-child participation encouraged. The STEM Lab is geared for children 8 years and younger. Families welcome. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4085. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Each STEM lab will feature a specific theme. The program will begin with a short story followed by exploration centers that relate back to the theme. The program is a self-guided tour of different stations with parent-child participation encouraged. The STEM Lab is geared for children 8 years and younger. Families welcome. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Community Connection
Library: Central Library. Central Room: Grand Commons (East 1st floor). Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 2052263728. Category: Civic & Community. Description: Community Connection. Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Classes & Workshops. Genealogy. Lectures & Discussions. Storytime.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Color Our World with a Colorful Tree of Life Activity
Using a paper plate, pieces of yarn, and colorful tissue paper pieces to create the Tree of Life Craft. This program provides an opportunity to engage in creative expression.
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Audience: Adults. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Reba Williams. Contact Phone Number: 205-322-1140. Contact Email: titusville@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Description: Using a paper plate, pieces of yarn, and colorful tissue paper pieces to create the Tree of Life Craft. This program provides an opportunity to engage in creative expression.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
McWane Science Center
McWane will take you on a backstage tour of art through the ages. Start a fire in the Stone Age, produce a plethora of pigment, and flip your world upside down...literally!
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: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: McWane will take you on a backstage tour of art through the ages. Start a fire in the Stone Age, produce a plethora of pigment, and flip your world upside down...literally!
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Pop-in-Play (PIP)
Calling all lap sitters and teeter totters with their caregivers! Join Ms. Campbell for an exciting morning of circle time and interactive playtime fun. Limited space. 24-hour advance registration required.
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. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Calling all lap sitters and teeter totters with their caregivers! Join Ms. Campbell for an exciting morning of circle time and interactive playtime fun. Limited space. 24-hour advance registration required. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Senior Clawz
Have fun each week with crafts, movies, Medicare education, painting, karaoke, line dancing, and more.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Health & Fitness. Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Have fun each week with crafts, movies, Medicare education, painting, karaoke, line dancing, and more.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.
Bookmobile Stops For June and July 2025
June 4th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 10th: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 11th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP *WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION*
June 12th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 18th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 24th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
June 25th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 8: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 9th:BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 15th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 16th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 23rd:BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 29th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
July 30th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Description: June 4th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 10th: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 11th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP *WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION*
June 12th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 18th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 24th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
June 25th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STO…
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Smithfield Book Club
Book Club.
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: Book Clubs. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Book Club. Event Type: Clubs & Groups.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
BPL MOBILE @ Southern Museum of Flight
Summer Activity @ Southern Museum of Flight.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Chelsea Rodriguez. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3655. Contact Email: Chelsea.rodriguez@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Bookmobile. Off-Site Location: Southern Museum of Flight. Category: Arts & Crafts. Storytime. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Babies. Registration Required: No. Description: Summer Activity @ Southern Museum of Flight. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Storytime.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Fiction Book Club
July's pick is The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell. This group meets in person and virtually through Zoom. Register only if you plan to attend virtually. The Zoom information will be sent to you.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Audience: Adults. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Laura Gentry. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4083. Contact Email: laura.gentry@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Reading. Clubs & Groups. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Book Clubs. Summer Reading. Description: July's pick is The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell. This group meets in person and virtually through Zoom. Register only if you plan to attend virtually. The Zoom information will be sent to you.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Tech Help Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours for Technology Tutoring. Patrons will be able to sign-up (first-come, first-serve) for 30-minute appointments at the Woodlawn desk (call or walk-in to reserve your spot) to discuss a basic technology skills topic of your choice (i.e. using Gmail, formatting a document, basic searching, basic use of a computer or phone, etc.).
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Classes & Workshops. Computers & Technology. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Weekly Office Hours for Technology Tutoring. Patrons will be able to sign-up (first-come, first-serve) for 30-minute appointments at the Woodlawn desk (call or walk-in to reserve your spot) to discuss a basic technology skills topic of your choice (i.e. using Gmail, formatting a document, basic searching, basic use of a computer or phone, etc.).
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Teen Glow Night
During this program, on each Thursday teens will be able to participate in various activities such as glow in the dark painting, glow in the dark games, and a lava lamp glow in the dark science experiment.
Library: North Avondale Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Olivia Evans. Contact Phone Number: 205-592-2082. Contact Email: Olivia.Evans@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: During this program, on each Thursday teens will be able to participate in various activities such as glow in the dark painting, glow in the dark games, and a lava lamp glow in the dark science experiment.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tuesday's Storytime
Join us for a fun and interactive Storytime where books come to life! Enjoy engaging stories, lively songs, and playful activities that spark imagination and early literacy skills. This event is perfect for young children and their caregivers. Read, sing, and explore with us!
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for a fun and interactive Storytime where books come to life! Enjoy engaging stories, lively songs, and playful activities that spark imagination and early literacy skills. This event is perfect for young children and their caregivers. Read, sing, and explore with us! Event Type: Storytime. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Relief Print Making
Create indented art prints with aluminum foil and then paint and stamp them to create art. Recommended for all elementary aged students. 24 hour advanced notice requested.
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. Hosting Library: Five Points Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Create indented art prints with aluminum foil and then paint and stamp them to create art. Recommended for all elementary aged students. 24 hour advanced notice requested. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Alabama 4-H with Mrs. Bridgett
Join us for hands on activities hosted by the Jefferson County Extension Office. Families welcome. Children 7 and younger must have a parent partner.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4085. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for hands on activities hosted by the Jefferson County Extension Office. Families welcome. Children 7 and younger must have a parent partner. Event Type: Classes & Workshops. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Library Board Meeting
The Birmingham Public Library Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Dates and locations are subject to change.
Library: Central Library. Central Room: Board Room (East). Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Kathy Burts. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3610. Contact Email: kathy.burts@cobpl.org. Category: Meetings. Registration Required: No. Description: The Birmingham Public Library Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Dates and locations are subject to change.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Jackson. Contact Email: katherine.jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all! Event Type: Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Twirls of Color Twirligig
Make this awesome spinner toy using bright paper strips and a wooden stick. When you give it a spin, it makes amazing designs. As it spins, it resembles a vibrant ball! It's really fun to play with! Craft kits available while supplies last!
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Jessie. Contact Phone Number: 205-933-7776. Contact Email: pamela.jessie@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Make this awesome spinner toy using bright paper strips and a wooden stick. When you give it a spin, it makes amazing designs. As it spins, it resembles a vibrant ball! It's really fun to play with! Craft kits available while supplies last!
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
National Sugar Cookie Day
Celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day at Woodlawn Branch Library with a free sugar cookie and/or recipe as supplies last.
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Seasonal. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day at Woodlawn Branch Library with a free sugar cookie and/or recipe as supplies last. Event Type: Seasonal. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Let's get your workout on and exercise at your own pace!
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Let's get your workout on and exercise at your own pace! Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
UAB TRIO Academic Services
UAB TRIO Academic Services tables at the Woodlawn branch once a week to answer your higher education related questions and connect you to the information resources you may need to complete your academic goals.
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Tonya Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-595-2001. Contact Email: tonya.clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Career & Employment. Civic & Community. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Event URL: https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/trio. Description: UAB TRIO Academic Services tables at the Woodlawn branch once a week to answer your higher education related questions and connect you to the information resources you may need to complete your academic goals.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: sequoria.lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Teens. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Be Kind Free-to-Shop Store
Visit the Be Kind Free-to-Shop store to shop for clothes, shoes, and more.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Seasonal. Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Description: Visit the Be Kind Free-to-Shop store to shop for clothes, shoes, and more.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Community Stress Support
Connect with others to discuss ways to alleviate the day-to-day stresses of life.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Branch Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Connect with others to discuss ways to alleviate the day-to-day stresses of life.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Craft Creations
Craft Creations is a fun and engaging program that provides a new craft for patrons each month. Patrons are encouraged to socialize with peers and exercise their creativity.
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. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Craft Creations is a fun and engaging program that provides a new craft for patrons each month. Patrons are encouraged to socialize with peers and exercise their creativity. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
S.A.L.T (Seniors Adults Living Triumphantly)/Senior Social Hour
Join S.A.L.T. - A welcoming senior social hour for seasoned adults to connect, chat, and connect with good company. We will immerse ourselves in crafts, games, guest speakers and light refreshments. I will be a great vibe but a different experience every month.
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 205-787-1928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join S.A.L.T. - A welcoming senior social hour for seasoned adults to connect, chat, and connect with good company. We will immerse ourselves in crafts, games, guest speakers and light refreshments. I will be a great vibe but a different experience every month.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
West End Crocheters
Learn to crochet or work on a project of your own. Get new ideas for how to improve your skills and find new patterns to try.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn to crochet or work on a project of your own. Get new ideas for how to improve your skills and find new patterns to try.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Chair Yoga with Ms. Erin
Join is for a relaxing hour of Chair Yoga with Ms. Erin.
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Monica Cottrell. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4015. Contact Email: monica.cottrell@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Join is for a relaxing hour of Chair Yoga with Ms. Erin.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Wacky Wednesday: McWane on the Move!
Places everyone! McWane Center invites you on a backstage tour of art through the ages. Start a fire in the Stone Age, produce a plethora of pigment, and flip your world upside down........ literally! Groups welcome. 24-hour advance registration required.
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: Places everyone! McWane Center invites you on a backstage tour of art through the ages. Start a fire in the Stone Age, produce a plethora of pigment, and flip your world upside down........ literally! Groups welcome. 24-hour advance registration required. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
3D Name Sculpture
Get creative this summer with our 3D Name Sculpture program! In this fun, hands-on activity, students will design, color, and arrange letters to create a unique 3D version of their name. From choosing fonts to building a standing sculpture, this project blends art and engineering, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. It’s the perfect way to express yourself and take home a personalized piece of art to show off. Join us for a creative adventure and turn your name into a masterpiece!
Library: Powderly Branch Library. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Megan M. Green. Contact Phone Number: 205-925-6178. Contact Email: megan.green@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Description: Get creative this summer with our 3D Name Sculpture program! In this fun, hands-on activity, students will design, color, and arrange letters to create a unique 3D version of their name. From choosing fonts to building a standing sculpture, this project blends art and engineering, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. It’s the perfect way to express yourself and take home a personalized piece of art to show off. Join us for a creative adventure and turn your name into a masterpiece…
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Bookmobile Stops For June and July 2025
June 4th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 10th: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 11th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP *WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION*
June 12th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 18th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 24th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
June 25th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 8: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 9th:BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 15th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 16th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 23rd:BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 29th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
July 30th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Description: June 4th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 10th: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 11th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP *WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION*
June 12th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 18th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 24th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
June 25th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STO…
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Movie Mania
Come join us in the reading area on our cinematic journey through summertime adventures. Snacks served.
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 Library. Category: Film. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Come join us in the reading area on our cinematic journey through summertime adventures. Snacks served. Event Type: Film. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Movie Mania: Color Our World
Movie-thon each Wednesday in June and July at 12 noon. Snacks served.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Amber Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Amber.Jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Movie-thon each Wednesday in June and July at 12 noon. Snacks served. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Hands-On Japanese Culture Experience with Eri T.
This program promotes BPL's mission by providing an enjoyable atmosphere for patrons to participate in Japanese activities while meeting new people and interacting with the community in a library setting. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture through hands-on activities, language basics, and cultural history with a Japanese cultural ambassador from Samford University.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Amber Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Amber.Jackson@cobpl.org. Category: History & Heritage. Summer Reading. Arts & Crafts. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This program promotes BPL's mission by providing an enjoyable atmosphere for patrons to participate in Japanese activities while meeting new people and interacting with the community in a library setting. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture through hands-on activities, language basics, and cultural history with a Japanese cultural ambassador from Samford University.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
House Healing: Going Beyond the Four Walls
Jason Kirby of Elysium House Healing will explain how house healing can create a harmonious and healthy living space. You can turn your home into a sanctuary and improve your physical, emotional, and mental health.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Laura Gentry. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4083. Contact Email: laura.gentry@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Jason Kirby of Elysium House Healing will explain how house healing can create a harmonious and healthy living space. You can turn your home into a sanctuary and improve your physical, emotional, and mental health.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
UAB TRIO Academic Services
UAB TRIO Academic Services tables at the Woodlawn branch once a week to answer your higher education related questions and connect you to the information resources you may need to complete your academic goals.
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Tonya Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-595-2001. Contact Email: tonya.clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Career & Employment. Civic & Community. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Event URL: https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/trio. Description: UAB TRIO Academic Services tables at the Woodlawn branch once a week to answer your higher education related questions and connect you to the information resources you may need to complete your academic goals.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Wii Games Night
During this program, youth will be able to play video games such as Mario Kart, Wii Sports, and Wii Play. Winners will receive small prizes.
Library: North Avondale Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Olivia Evans. Contact Phone Number: 205-592-2082. Contact Email: Olivia.Evans@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: During this program, youth will be able to play video games such as Mario Kart, Wii Sports, and Wii Play. Winners will receive small prizes.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Jackson. Contact Email: katherine.jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all! Event Type: Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Twirls of Color Twirligig
Make this awesome spinner toy using bright paper strips and a wooden stick. When you give it a spin, it makes amazing designs. As it spins, it resembles a vibrant ball! It's really fun to play with! Craft kits available while supplies last!
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Jessie. Contact Phone Number: 205-933-7776. Contact Email: pamela.jessie@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Make this awesome spinner toy using bright paper strips and a wooden stick. When you give it a spin, it makes amazing designs. As it spins, it resembles a vibrant ball! It's really fun to play with! Craft kits available while supplies last!
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Let's get your workout on and exercise at your own pace!
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Let's get your workout on and exercise at your own pace! Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: sequoria.lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Teens. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Mary's Chair Aerobics
Have fun while getting fit with a lively class of chair aerobics.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Have fun while getting fit with a lively class of chair aerobics.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Melted Crayon Jewelry
Create your own one-of-a-kind art masterpiece that you can wear! Using simple supplies, you can design your own unique items at the library. Registration preferred.
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. Arts & Crafts. Audience: Teens. Adults. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Create your own one-of-a-kind art masterpiece that you can wear! Using simple supplies, you can design your own unique items at the library. Registration preferred.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Time for Tales
What time is it? It’s time for tales! Join Ms. Cas for a wonderful morning of preschool storytime fun filled with music, stories, and fun galore. Groups welcome. 24-hour advance registration required.
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: What time is it? It’s time for tales! Join Ms. Cas for a wonderful morning of preschool storytime fun filled with music, stories, and fun galore. Groups welcome. 24-hour advance registration required. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
UAB Mobile Wellness
This program is a collaboration between North Birmingham Regional Library & UAB Mobile Wellness. This program focuses on the importance of health & wellness to adult/senior patrons.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Audience: Seniors. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Health & Fitness. Description: This program is a collaboration between North Birmingham Regional Library & UAB Mobile Wellness. This program focuses on the importance of health & wellness to adult/senior patrons.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
UAB Mobile Wellness
This program is a collaboration between North Birmingham Regional Library & UAB Mobile Wellness. This program focuses on the importance of health & wellness to adult/senior patrons.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Audience: Seniors. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Health & Fitness. Description: This program is a collaboration between North Birmingham Regional Library & UAB Mobile Wellness. This program focuses on the importance of health & wellness to adult/senior patrons.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Lights, Camera, Science
McWane Science Center invites you on a backstage tour of art through the ages.
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: McWane Science Center invites you on a backstage tour of art through the ages.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Painted Scales Fish Craft
Join us for this engaging craft activity to create vibrate fish-inspired artwork.
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: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Join us for this engaging craft activity to create vibrate fish-inspired artwork.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Button Canvas Art
Join us for a relaxing hands-on activity where the imagination takes over using buttons of different shapes and sizes.
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for a relaxing hands-on activity where the imagination takes over using buttons of different shapes and sizes.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Button Canvas Art
This program encourages the use of imagination through buttons, color and glue.
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 205-787-1928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This program encourages the use of imagination through buttons, color and glue.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Color Me Happy
Join us as we make unexpected colors, happy mistakes and lots of laughs and smiles during our adult palette party.
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us as we make unexpected colors, happy mistakes and lots of laughs and smiles during our adult palette party.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Embroidered Painting
Add a splash of color to your home with a handmade masterpiece! In this fun and relaxing activity, you’ll use paint to create solid color blocks and then enhance your design with delicate embroidery thread to form beautiful line art images. With a little patience and creativity, you’ll create a stunning piece of art to display in your home. Join us for a colorful experience and make something special for your space!
Library: Powderly Branch Library. Audience: Adults. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Megan M. Green. Contact Phone Number: 205-925-6178. Contact Email: megan.green@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Description: Add a splash of color to your home with a handmade masterpiece! In this fun and relaxing activity, you’ll use paint to create solid color blocks and then enhance your design with delicate embroidery thread to form beautiful line art images. With a little patience and creativity, you’ll create a stunning piece of art to display in your home. Join us for a colorful experience and make something special for your space!
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bookmobile Stops For June and July 2025
June 4th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 10th: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 11th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP *WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION*
June 12th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 18th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 24th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
June 25th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 8: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 9th:BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 15th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 16th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 23rd:BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 29th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
July 30th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Description: June 4th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 10th: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 11th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP *WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION*
June 12th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 18th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 24th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
June 25th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STO…
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Pillow Craft
Make your own no-sew pillow craft! All materials provided. Registration is required.
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. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Tweens. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Make your own no-sew pillow craft! All materials provided. Registration is required.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Level Up: Second Chances!
Have you ever wondered what to do with all your leftover bottle caps? Now is the time to repurpose and up cycle them in a really cool way. Sort and choose from hundreds of bottle caps to create your own unique masterpiece. Limited space. Registration required.
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. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Have you ever wondered what to do with all your leftover bottle caps? Now is the time to repurpose and up cycle them in a really cool way. Sort and choose from hundreds of bottle caps to create your own unique masterpiece. Limited space. Registration required. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Crafty Thursday
Get creative with us every Thursday in July! Join in the fun as we make a unique craft each week. All ages are welcome; bring your imagination and get ready to create!
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Get creative with us every Thursday in July! Join in the fun as we make a unique craft each week. All ages are welcome; bring your imagination and get ready to create!
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teens and Tie Dye
During this program teens will be able to make tie dye creations from t-shirts, keychains, scarves, socks, pillows, and headbands.
Library: North Avondale Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Olivia Evans. Contact Phone Number: 205-592-2082. Contact Email: Olivia.Evans@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: During this program teens will be able to make tie dye creations from t-shirts, keychains, scarves, socks, pillows, and headbands.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Anime-nia
Anime for kids of all ages to 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: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Anime for kids of all ages to watch. Event Type: Seasonal.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Quilting
Block of the Month.
All materials provided.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Judy Dick. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4083. Contact Email: judy.dick@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Block of the Month.
All materials provided. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Jackson. Contact Email: katherine.jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all! Event Type: Summer Reading.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Twirls of Color Twirligig
Make this awesome spinner toy using bright paper strips and a wooden stick. When you give it a spin, it makes amazing designs. As it spins, it resembles a vibrant ball! It's really fun to play with! Craft kits available while supplies last!
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Pamela Jessie. Contact Phone Number: 205-933-7776. Contact Email: pamela.jessie@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Make this awesome spinner toy using bright paper strips and a wooden stick. When you give it a spin, it makes amazing designs. As it spins, it resembles a vibrant ball! It's really fun to play with! Craft kits available while supplies last!
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Let's get your workout on and exercise at your own pace!
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Let's get your workout on and exercise at your own pace! Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: sequoria.lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Teens. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Scratch Art Masks
Design your own colorful mask using scratch art.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Design your own colorful mask using scratch art.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
RESTORE GAMES 2025
BPL Mobile @ Restore Games
BILL HARRIS ARENA
2340 Crossplex Blvd Birmingham, AL 35208.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Chelsea Rodriguez. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3655. Contact Email: Chelsea.rodriguez@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Bookmobile. Off-Site Location: BILL HARRIS ARENA-2340 Crossplex Blvd Birmingham, AL 35208. Category: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: BPL Mobile @ Restore Games
BILL HARRIS ARENA
2340 Crossplex Blvd Birmingham, AL 35208. Event Type: Seasonal.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Friday Flicks
Kick back, relax, and enjoy a movie with us every Friday at noon! Don’t miss out on great films and popcorn!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: 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, July 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Device Drop-In
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Conner West. Contact Email: connor.west@cobpl.org. Category: Computers & Technology. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Patrons can bring in their personal electronic devices for basic technology assistance. Event Type: Computers & Technology.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Friday Movie Matinee
Enjoy watching a movie. Bring a friend or make a new friend while you are here. Snacks provided.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Enjoy watching a movie. Bring a friend or make a new friend while you are here. Snacks provided.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tech Help Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours for Technology Tutoring. Patrons will be able to sign-up (first-come, first-serve) for 30-minute appointments at the Woodlawn desk to discuss a basic technology skills topic of your choice (i.e. using Gmail, formatting a document, basic searching, basic use of a computer or phone, etc.).
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Classes & Workshops. Computers & Technology. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Weekly Office Hours for Technology Tutoring. Patrons will be able to sign-up (first-come, first-serve) for 30-minute appointments at the Woodlawn desk to discuss a basic technology skills topic of your choice (i.e. using Gmail, formatting a document, basic searching, basic use of a computer or phone, etc.).
Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tech Help Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours for Technology Tutoring. Patrons will be able to sign-up (first-come, first-serve) for 30-minute appointments at the Woodlawn desk to discuss a basic technology skills topic of your choice (i.e. using Gmail, formatting a document, basic searching, basic use of a computer or phone, etc.).
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Classes & Workshops. Computers & Technology. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Weekly Office Hours for Technology Tutoring. Patrons will be able to sign-up (first-come, first-serve) for 30-minute appointments at the Woodlawn desk to discuss a basic technology skills topic of your choice (i.e. using Gmail, formatting a document, basic searching, basic use of a computer or phone, etc.).
Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Chill Mode
Gaming activities.
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: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Babies. Registration Required: No. Description: Gaming activities. Event Type: Seasonal.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Paper Folding Fan
Stay cool in the summer heat with this DIY paper folding fan! This program offers a crafty learning experience and an opportunity for creative expression and socializing.
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Audience: Tweens. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Reba Williams. Contact Phone Number: 205-322-1140. Contact Email: titusville@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Description: Stay cool in the summer heat with this DIY paper folding fan! This program offers a crafty learning experience and an opportunity for creative expression and socializing.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: sequoria.lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Teens. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Birmingham Children's Theater presents The Little Engine That Could
Birmingham Children's Theater presents The Little Engine That Could
Location Detail :
June 21st - Avondale Branch
June 28th - Central Branch
July 12th - Central Branch
July 19th - Central Branch.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Chelsea Rodriguez. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3655. Contact Email: Chelsea.rodriguez@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Music & Performing Arts. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Birmingham Children's Theater presents The Little Engine That Could
Location Detail :
June 21st - Avondale Branch
June 28th - Central Branch
July 12th - Central Branch
July 19th - Central Branch. Event Type: Music & Performing Arts.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
PreSchool STEM Lab
Each STEM lab will feature a specific theme. The program will begin with a short story followed by exploration centers that relate back to the theme. The program is a self-guided tour of different stations with parent-child participation encouraged. The STEM Lab is geared for children 8 years and younger. Families welcome. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4085. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Each STEM lab will feature a specific theme. The program will begin with a short story followed by exploration centers that relate back to the theme. The program is a self-guided tour of different stations with parent-child participation encouraged. The STEM Lab is geared for children 8 years and younger. Families welcome. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Heirloom Society: Paint-A-Pot Workshop
Paint-A-Pot Workshop is back! This event is open to all ages and free to attend, however registration is required. All supplies are provided. Attendees are encouraged to visit the BPL Seed Exchange on the 3rd floor of the East Building after the workshop to get seeds to plant in their newly painted pot.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Madison Newport. Contact Email: madison.newport@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Paint-A-Pot Workshop is back! This event is open to all ages and free to attend, however registration is required. All supplies are provided. Attendees are encouraged to visit the BPL Seed Exchange on the 3rd floor of the East Building after the workshop to get seeds to plant in their newly painted pot.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Sunday, July 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Hanging With Color
Brighten up that blank wall with a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by you and your family. Make your world colorful! Craft kits available while supplies last! (Audience: All Ages).
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Gelenda Norman. Contact Phone Number: 205-933-7776. Contact Email: Gelenda.Norman@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Brighten up that blank wall with a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by you and your family. Make your world colorful! Craft kits available while supplies last! (Audience: All Ages).
Monday, July 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
International Zine Month
Learn to create your own zine(s) using provided supplies in celebration of International Zine Month!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn to create your own zine(s) using provided supplies in celebration of International Zine Month!
Monday, July 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – Friday, July 18, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Jackson. Contact Email: katherine.jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all! Event Type: Summer Reading.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: sequoria.lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Teens. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Crochet Mafia
Chat with fellow crafters, or learn how to get started with crocheting!
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Branch Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Chat with fellow crafters, or learn how to get started with crocheting!
Monday, July 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
WE STEAM
Explore colors, shapes, and lights during a self-guided tour of different exploration stations. Activities include magnetic tiles, building blocks, and more. Parent/child participation is encouraged.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Explore colors, shapes, and lights during a self-guided tour of different exploration stations. Activities include magnetic tiles, building blocks, and more. Parent/child participation is encouraged.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Between the Lines
Join us for a coloring activity.
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. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for a coloring activity. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Color Our World Origami
Color Our World with Origami! Visit Titusville Library and learn how to make various origami sculptures! This program provides an opportunity to learn a new skill and engage in creative expression.
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Audience: Adults. Children. Tweens. Teens. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Reba Williams. Contact Phone Number: 205-322-1140. Contact Email: titusville@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Description: Color Our World with Origami! Visit Titusville Library and learn how to make various origami sculptures! This program provides an opportunity to learn a new skill and engage in creative expression.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Tour De Route Race
Come to the Youth Department and enter the Tour De France! Instead of bicycles and a trip to France, we will be using the board game Flamme Rouge to re-create the actual tour course. We will be doing different stages each week and keeping track of players finishing. Everyone who participates will get a prize, the winner of the tour will get a Grand Prize! Players need to be ages 8+ to participate and attend all 4 days. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4085. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Come to the Youth Department and enter the Tour De France! Instead of bicycles and a trip to France, we will be using the board game Flamme Rouge to re-create the actual tour course. We will be doing different stages each week and keeping track of players finishing. Everyone who participates will get a prize, the winner of the tour will get a Grand Prize! Players need to be ages 8+ to participate and attend all 4 days. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Coding Club
During this program, patrons will be able to learn about coding. This program will consist of patrons completing fun coding projects from Scratch.mit.edu. Also, patrons can crack the code with binary coding exercises. We will also be making various coding charms that teaches binary coding principles.
Library: North Avondale Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Olivia Evans. Contact Phone Number: 205-592-2082. Contact Email: Olivia.Evans@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Computers & Technology. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: During this program, patrons will be able to learn about coding. This program will consist of patrons completing fun coding projects from Scratch.mit.edu. Also, patrons can crack the code with binary coding exercises. We will also be making various coding charms that teaches binary coding principles.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Hanging With Color
Brighten up that blank wall with a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by you and your family. Make your world colorful! Craft kits available while supplies last! (Audience: All Ages).
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Gelenda Norman. Contact Phone Number: 205-933-7776. Contact Email: Gelenda.Norman@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Brighten up that blank wall with a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by you and your family. Make your world colorful! Craft kits available while supplies last! (Audience: All Ages).
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Jackson. Contact Email: katherine.jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all! Event Type: Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: sequoria.lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Teens. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Ask an Attorney!
Volunteer attorneys from the Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham group will be on hand in the Smithfield Meeting Room from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to answer your legal questions and provide direction,
Free of charge. No appointment necessary. Please note, VLB assists with civil legal matters.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: (205) 324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Library. Category: Seasonal. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Volunteer attorneys from the Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham group will be on hand in the Smithfield Meeting Room from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to answer your legal questions and provide direction,
Free of charge. No appointment necessary. Please note, VLB assists with civil legal matters. Event Type: Seasonal.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Off the Hook Crochet
Crochet.
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: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Crochet.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Tuesday Storytime
Join us for a fun and interactive Storytime where books come to life! Enjoy engaging stories, lively songs, and playful activities that spark imagination and early literacy skills. Perfect for young children and their caregivers. Come read, sing, and explore with us!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Tonya Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-595-2001. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for a fun and interactive Storytime where books come to life! Enjoy engaging stories, lively songs, and playful activities that spark imagination and early literacy skills. Perfect for young children and their caregivers. Come read, sing, and explore with us!
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Community Connection
Library: Central Library. Central Room: Grand Commons (East 1st floor). Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 2052263728. Category: Civic & Community. Description: Community Connection. Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Classes & Workshops. Genealogy. Lectures & Discussions. Storytime.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Alabama Ballet Dance Discovery
The Alabama Ballet provides a look inside the life of a professional ballet dancer. The audience will enjoy fun exercises that challenge coordination and seeing a performance from Alabama Ballet Company dancers.
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Diana Prince. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4017. Contact Email: diana.prince@cobpl.org. Category: Music & Performing Arts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The Alabama Ballet provides a look inside the life of a professional ballet dancer. The audience will enjoy fun exercises that challenge coordination and seeing a performance from Alabama Ballet Company dancers.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Senior Clawz
Have fun each week with crafts, movies, Medicare education, painting, karaoke, line dancing, and more.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Health & Fitness. Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Have fun each week with crafts, movies, Medicare education, painting, karaoke, line dancing, and more.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.
Adult STEAM Lab Introduction: Explore, Create, Innovate
Step into The Infinity Lab and discover how this creative space can be a tool for learning, problem-solving, and personal projects! Join us for the Adult STEAM Lab Introduction, where you’ll explore how to use our current equipment—KEVA structures, VEX robots, mBots, soldering kits, and the Promethean Board—in fun and practical ways. This session includes live demonstrations and hands-on activities designed for beginners, so no experience is needed. Whether you're looking to build something, learn basic robotics, or explore tech in a relaxed setting, this program is the perfect place to start. Come see how The Infinity Lab can support your creativity and everyday life!
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 Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Step into The Infinity Lab and discover how this creative space can be a tool for learning, problem-solving, and personal projects! Join us for the Adult STEAM Lab Introduction, where you’ll explore how to use our current equipment—KEVA structures, VEX robots, mBots, soldering kits, and the Promethean Board—in fun and practical ways. This session includes live demonstrations and hands-on activities designed for beginners, so no experience is needed. Whether you're looking to build something, learn basic rob… Event Type: Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Fun with the Museum of Art
Join us as Ms. Lydia with the Museum of Art show us how to use color in our world.
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us as Ms. Lydia with the Museum of Art show us how to use color in our world.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bookmobile Stops For June and July 2025
June 4th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 10th: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 11th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP *WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION*
June 12th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 18th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 24th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
June 25th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 8: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 9th:BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 15th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 16th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 23rd:BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 29th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
July 30th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Description: June 4th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 10th: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 11th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP *WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION*
June 12th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 18th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 24th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
June 25th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STO…
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Beyond Your Ordinary Book (BYOB) Club
BYOB Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm at Springville Road Library. This isn’t your ordinary book club! In this group, members can read, listen to, or watch the media of their choice within a given topic and then discuss their selections with other participants. All are welcome to join in the fun!
Monthly topics are the following:
January - Time Travel
February - Vampires
March - River Journeys
April - Dinosaurs
May - Adaptations
June - Tea Shops
July - Reader's Choice
August - Adventure
September - Camping
October - Psychological Thrillers
November - Translations
December - Reader's Choice.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Audience: Adults. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samuel Rumore. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4081. Contact Email: samuel.rumore@cobpl.org. Category: Clubs & Groups. Reading. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Book Clubs. Clubs & Groups. Authors & Literary Arts. Description: BYOB Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm at Springville Road Library. This isn’t your ordinary book club! In this group, members can read, listen to, or watch the media of their choice within a given topic and then discuss their selections with other participants. All are welcome to join in the fun!
Monthly topics are the following:
January - Time Travel
February - Vampires
March - River Journeys
April - Dinosaurs
May - Adaptations
June - Tea Shops
July - Reader's Choice
August -…
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Tech Help Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours for Technology Tutoring. Patrons will be able to sign-up (first-come, first-serve) for 30-minute appointments at the Woodlawn desk (call or walk-in to reserve your spot) to discuss a basic technology skills topic of your choice (i.e. using Gmail, formatting a document, basic searching, basic use of a computer or phone, etc.).
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Classes & Workshops. Computers & Technology. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Weekly Office Hours for Technology Tutoring. Patrons will be able to sign-up (first-come, first-serve) for 30-minute appointments at the Woodlawn desk (call or walk-in to reserve your spot) to discuss a basic technology skills topic of your choice (i.e. using Gmail, formatting a document, basic searching, basic use of a computer or phone, etc.).
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Teen Glow Night
During this program, on each Thursday teens will be able to participate in various activities such as glow in the dark painting, glow in the dark games, and a lava lamp glow in the dark science experiment.
Library: North Avondale Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Olivia Evans. Contact Phone Number: 205-592-2082. Contact Email: Olivia.Evans@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: During this program, on each Thursday teens will be able to participate in various activities such as glow in the dark painting, glow in the dark games, and a lava lamp glow in the dark science experiment.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tuesday's Storytime
Join us for a fun and interactive Storytime where books come to life! Enjoy engaging stories, lively songs, and playful activities that spark imagination and early literacy skills. This event is perfect for young children and their caregivers. Read, sing, and explore with us!
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for a fun and interactive Storytime where books come to life! Enjoy engaging stories, lively songs, and playful activities that spark imagination and early literacy skills. This event is perfect for young children and their caregivers. Read, sing, and explore with us! Event Type: Storytime. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Color Mixing and “Cover Design”
Participants will pick a book by its cover using it to mix new colors. Then, they will use their color palette to design a “cover” for their favorite book, movie, or magazine.
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. Hosting Library: Five Points West Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Participants will pick a book by its cover using it to mix new colors. Then, they will use their color palette to design a “cover” for their favorite book, movie, or magazine. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Family Fun Night, Fairytale Ball
Here ye, here ye, one and all….Join us for our Fairy Tale Ball. This dress up party is just for you, we welcome superheroes and princesses too. superheroes and princesses too. Take a walk through our Enchanted Stacks, we’ll have activities, a story, and enjoy some snacks.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Storytime. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Here ye, here ye, one and all….Join us for our Fairy Tale Ball. This dress up party is just for you, we welcome superheroes and princesses too. superheroes and princesses too. Take a walk through our Enchanted Stacks, we’ll have activities, a story, and enjoy some snacks. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Storytime. Summer Reading.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Family Night: ART Attack!
Join us as we color our world with an art attack night of fun! Avondale readers who have read many, many, books this summer and earned a summer reading certificate, IT'S TIME TO ATTACK! Come and go between 6:00-7:00 p.m. Advance registration required.
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: Join us as we color our world with an art attack night of fun! Avondale readers who have read many, many, books this summer and earned a summer reading certificate, IT'S TIME TO ATTACK! Come and go between 6:00-7:00 p.m. Advance registration required.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Slide City Tuesdays
This class is for beginners and pros who love to line dance in the evening.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Audience: Adults. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4025. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Health & Fitness. Description: This class is for beginners and pros who love to line dance in the evening.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Hanging With Color
Brighten up that blank wall with a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by you and your family. Make your world colorful! Craft kits available while supplies last! (Audience: All Ages).
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Gelenda Norman. Contact Phone Number: 205-933-7776. Contact Email: Gelenda.Norman@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Brighten up that blank wall with a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by you and your family. Make your world colorful! Craft kits available while supplies last! (Audience: All Ages).
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Jackson. Contact Email: katherine.jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all! Event Type: Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Let's get your workout on and exercise at your own pace!
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Let's get your workout on and exercise at your own pace! Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
UAB TRIO Academic Services
UAB TRIO Academic Services tables at the Woodlawn branch once a week to answer your higher education related questions and connect you to the information resources you may need to complete your academic goals.
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Tonya Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-595-2001. Contact Email: tonya.clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Career & Employment. Civic & Community. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Event URL: https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/trio. Description: UAB TRIO Academic Services tables at the Woodlawn branch once a week to answer your higher education related questions and connect you to the information resources you may need to complete your academic goals.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: sequoria.lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Teens. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Community Stress Support
Connect with others to discuss ways to alleviate the day-to-day stresses of life.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Branch Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Connect with others to discuss ways to alleviate the day-to-day stresses of life.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Culture Case- Animals
Do you like animals? You are not alone! People around the world love animals so much that they make art of them, like paper cranes and wooden frogs. Join us for a fun morning, courtesy of the Birmingham Museum of Art. Learn about art, touch art, and then make art! Families welcome. Kids under 7 need a parent partner.
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Do you like animals? You are not alone! People around the world love animals so much that they make art of them, like paper cranes and wooden frogs. Join us for a fun morning, courtesy of the Birmingham Museum of Art. Learn about art, touch art, and then make art! Families welcome. Kids under 7 need a parent partner.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Free-To-Shop Mobile Store
The event is a joint venture between "Be Kind Birmingham" and Smithfield Library to provide clothing, OTC medicines, shoes, toiletries, work clothes and other personal items free of charge.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Earnest Wrenn. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: earnest.wrenn@cobpl.org. Category: Seasonal. Civic & Community. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Seasonal. Civic & Community. Description: The event is a joint venture between "Be Kind Birmingham" and Smithfield Library to provide clothing, OTC medicines, shoes, toiletries, work clothes and other personal items free of charge.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
McWane Science Center Partners in Science
Science needs a lot of people working together to tackle everything from fighting pandemics to operating a space station. See how scientists have solved these problems, with a little help from their friends. Groups and families are welcome.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4085. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Lectures & Discussions. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Science needs a lot of people working together to tackle everything from fighting pandemics to operating a space station. See how scientists have solved these problems, with a little help from their friends. Groups and families are welcome. Event Type: Summer Reading. Lectures & Discussions.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
West End Crocheters
Learn to crochet or work on a project of your own. Get new ideas for how to improve your skills and find new patterns to try.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn to crochet or work on a project of your own. Get new ideas for how to improve your skills and find new patterns to try.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Chair Aerobics with Ms. Myra
Join us for Chair Aerobics with Ms. Myra for a fun, low-impact workout with old school tunes.
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Monica Cottrell. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4015. Contact Email: monica.cottrell@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for Chair Aerobics with Ms. Myra for a fun, low-impact workout with old school tunes.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Design Your Own Canvas Bag
Use fabric markers to design your own library bag. Tote bags and materials will be provided.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Use fabric markers to design your own library bag. Tote bags and materials will be provided.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Wylam Book Club
Monthly book discussion about novels of varying genre.
Library: Wylam Branch Library. Audience: Adults. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Selina Johnson. Contact Email: selina.johnson@cobpl.org. Category: Clubs & Groups. Registration Required: No. Description: Monthly book discussion about novels of varying genre.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bookmobile Stops For June and July 2025
June 4th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 10th: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 11th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP *WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION*
June 12th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 18th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 24th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
June 25th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 8: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 9th:BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 15th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 16th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 23rd:BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 29th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
July 30th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Description: June 4th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 10th: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 11th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP *WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION*
June 12th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 18th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 24th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
June 25th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STO…
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Exploring the 2025 FamilySearch.org
The All-Collections Search feature launched in June 2025 presents FamilySearch.org users with unprecedented possibilities for genealogical research. Paul Boncella provides a guide to deploying the mechanism and strategies for maximizing its novel and powerful tools.
In-Person: Computer Lab (Linn Henley 4th Floor)
Online attendance available via Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89276865215?pwd=CaVk9ZW30dWNkq2F4PYBHDMKnvaHA2.1.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Mary Beth Newbill. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3665. Contact Email: mary.newbill@cobpl.org. Category: Genealogy. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The All-Collections Search feature launched in June 2025 presents FamilySearch.org users with unprecedented possibilities for genealogical research. Paul Boncella provides a guide to deploying the mechanism and strategies for maximizing its novel and powerful tools.
In-Person: Computer Lab (Linn Henley 4th Floor)
Online attendance available via Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89276865215?pwd=CaVk9ZW30dWNkq2F4PYBHDMKnvaHA2.1.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Movie Mania
Come join us in the reading area on our cinematic journey through summertime adventures. Snacks served.
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 Library. Category: Film. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Come join us in the reading area on our cinematic journey through summertime adventures. Snacks served. Event Type: Film. Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Movie Mania: Color Our World
Movie-thon each Wednesday in June and July at 12 noon. Snacks served.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Amber Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Amber.Jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Movie-thon each Wednesday in June and July at 12 noon. Snacks served. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Paper Fan Craft
Beat the heat with a colorful paper fan of your own creation! Learn how to make a paper fan at Titusville Library. This program offers a creative craft experience to children and teens.
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Reba Williams. Contact Phone Number: 205-322-1140. Contact Email: titusville@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Description: Beat the heat with a colorful paper fan of your own creation! Learn how to make a paper fan at Titusville Library. This program offers a creative craft experience to children and teens.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
UAB TRIO Academic Services
UAB TRIO Academic Services tables at the Woodlawn branch once a week to answer your higher education related questions and connect you to the information resources you may need to complete your academic goals.
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Tonya Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-595-2001. Contact Email: tonya.clarke@cobpl.org. Category: Career & Employment. Civic & Community. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Event URL: https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/trio. Description: UAB TRIO Academic Services tables at the Woodlawn branch once a week to answer your higher education related questions and connect you to the information resources you may need to complete your academic goals.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Wii Games Night
During this program, youth will be able to play video games such as Mario Kart, Wii Sports, and Wii Play. Winners will receive small prizes.
Library: North Avondale Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Olivia Evans. Contact Phone Number: 205-592-2082. Contact Email: Olivia.Evans@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: During this program, youth will be able to play video games such as Mario Kart, Wii Sports, and Wii Play. Winners will receive small prizes.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Hanging With Color
Brighten up that blank wall with a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by you and your family. Make your world colorful! Craft kits available while supplies last! (Audience: All Ages).
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Gelenda Norman. Contact Phone Number: 205-933-7776. Contact Email: Gelenda.Norman@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Brighten up that blank wall with a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by you and your family. Make your world colorful! Craft kits available while supplies last! (Audience: All Ages).
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Jackson. Contact Email: katherine.jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all! Event Type: Summer Reading.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Let's get your workout on and exercise at your own pace!
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Let's get your workout on and exercise at your own pace! Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: sequoria.lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Teens. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Dancing with Color
Dancers will connect color and mood through graceful movements and music.
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 205-787-1928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Dancers will connect color and mood through graceful movements and music.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Mary's Chair Aerobics
Have fun while getting fit with a lively class of chair aerobics.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Have fun while getting fit with a lively class of chair aerobics.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Color Our World with Adult Coloring
Adults will explore and enjoy sophisticated patterns that will be stress free. This program provides an opportunity to socialize and express creativity.
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Audience: Adults. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Reba Williams. Contact Phone Number: 205-322-1140. Contact Email: titusville@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Description: Adults will explore and enjoy sophisticated patterns that will be stress free. This program provides an opportunity to socialize and express creativity.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Bookmobile Stops For June and July 2025
June 4th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 10th: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 11th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP *WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION*
June 12th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 18th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 24th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
June 25th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 8: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 9th:BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 15th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 16th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 23rd:BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
July 29th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
July 30th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Registration Required: No. Description: June 4th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 10th: Southern Museum of Flight 2pm-4pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 11th: Oak Tree Ministries in Gate City 11am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP *WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION*
June 12th: Henry Crumpton Community Center 12pm-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 18th: BJCTA Central Transit Station 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STOP
June 24th: Titusville Senior Center 1030am-1130am LOBBY STOP, NO BPL MOBILE BUS
June 25th: Collegeville Community Center 1130am-1pm BPL MOBILE STO…
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Kid's Movie
It’s hot out in the summer sun. Join us inside for movie fun! Different movies every week, pop inside and take a peek. Light refreshments provided. Groups and families are welcome.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4085. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Film. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: It’s hot out in the summer sun. Join us inside for movie fun! Different movies every week, pop inside and take a peek. Light refreshments provided. Groups and families are welcome.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Popsicles and Poetry
Take a break from the heat with a popsicle and create your own black-out poem! We will provide popsicles and craft supplies. A variety of poetry books and examples will also be available if you require inspiration.
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Katie Jackson. Contact Email: katherine.jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Take a break from the heat with a popsicle and create your own black-out poem! We will provide popsicles and craft supplies. A variety of poetry books and examples will also be available if you require inspiration.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Crafty Thursday
Get creative with us every Thursday in July! Join in the fun as we make a unique craft each week. All ages are welcome; bring your imagination and get ready to create!
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Tonya L Clarke. Contact Phone Number: 205-849-8739. Contact Email: Tonya.Clarke@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Get creative with us every Thursday in July! Join in the fun as we make a unique craft each week. All ages are welcome; bring your imagination and get ready to create!
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teens and Tie Dye
During this program teens will be able to make tie dye creations from t-shirts, keychains, scarves, socks, pillows, and headbands.
Library: North Avondale Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Olivia Evans. Contact Phone Number: 205-592-2082. Contact Email: Olivia.Evans@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: During this program teens will be able to make tie dye creations from t-shirts, keychains, scarves, socks, pillows, and headbands.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Anime-nia
Anime for kids of all ages to 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: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Anime for kids of all ages to watch. Event Type: Seasonal.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Hanging With Color
Brighten up that blank wall with a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by you and your family. Make your world colorful! Craft kits available while supplies last! (Audience: All Ages).
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Gelenda Norman. Contact Phone Number: 205-933-7776. Contact Email: Gelenda.Norman@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Brighten up that blank wall with a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by you and your family. Make your world colorful! Craft kits available while supplies last! (Audience: All Ages).
Friday, July 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Jackson. Contact Email: katherine.jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all! Event Type: Summer Reading.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Sewing-Colorful Block Table Runner
Colorful block table runner. All materials are provided.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Judy Dick. Contact Phone Number: 206-226-4083. Contact Email: judy.dick@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Colorful block table runner. All materials are provided.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Let's get your workout on and exercise at your own pace!
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Let's get your workout on and exercise at your own pace! Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: sequoria.lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Teens. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Lego(c) Building Project
Build a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter from start to finish using a Lego kit. The finished product will be displayed in the library.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Build a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter from start to finish using a Lego kit. The finished product will be displayed in the library.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Friday Flicks
Kick back, relax, and enjoy a movie with us every Friday at noon! Don’t miss out on great films and popcorn!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: 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, July 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Device Drop-In
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Conner West. Contact Email: connor.west@cobpl.org. Category: Computers & Technology. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Patrons can bring in their personal electronic devices for basic technology assistance. Event Type: Computers & Technology.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Friday Movie Matinee
Enjoy watching a movie. Bring a friend or make a new friend while you are here. Snacks provided.
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Enjoy watching a movie. Bring a friend or make a new friend while you are here. Snacks provided.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chill Mode
Gaming activities.
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: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Babies. Registration Required: No. Description: Gaming activities. Event Type: Seasonal.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: sequoria.lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Teens. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Birmingham Children's Theater presents The Little Engine That Could
Birmingham Children's Theater presents The Little Engine That Could
Location Detail :
June 21st - Avondale Branch
June 28th - Central Branch
July 12th - Central Branch
July 19th - Central Branch.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Chelsea Rodriguez. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3655. Contact Email: Chelsea.rodriguez@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Music & Performing Arts. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Birmingham Children's Theater presents The Little Engine That Could
Location Detail :
June 21st - Avondale Branch
June 28th - Central Branch
July 12th - Central Branch
July 19th - Central Branch. Event Type: Music & Performing Arts.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Loud at the Library Present The Whistlebees
"The Whistlebees are an old-time string band from Birmingham playing traditional songs and dance tunes handed down in the oral tradition. Although their repertoire draws from all over the South (and beyond), they particularly love to share music born right here in Alabama. Join us for a set by the Whistlebees followed by a jam. Community musicians are welcome to join.
Library: Central Library. Central Room: Grand Commons Event Area (East 1st Floor). Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Weston Flippo. Contact Email: weston.flippo@cobpl.org. Category: Art & Exhibits. Music & Performing Arts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: "The Whistlebees are an old-time string band from Birmingham playing traditional songs and dance tunes handed down in the oral tradition. Although their repertoire draws from all over the South (and beyond), they particularly love to share music born right here in Alabama. Join us for a set by the Whistlebees followed by a jam. Community musicians are welcome to join.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
"stuck; lingering"
Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3728. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Miriam Calleja describes her new exhibition, "stuck; lingering" as a meeting of poetry and imagery in connection and conflict. She incorporates fragments of her original verse into collages, watercolors, and mixed media pieces. Calleja is an internationally published poet, artist, translator, writer, and workshop leader. A native of Malta, she currently resides in Birmingham. An opening reception and poetry reading will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 on Friday, June 6. This exhibition is made possible by a g… Event Type: Art & Exhibits. Arts & Crafts.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
International Zine Month
Learn to create your own zine(s) using provided supplies in celebration of International Zine Month!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn to create your own zine(s) using provided supplies in celebration of International Zine Month!
Monday, July 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Moth Puppet Craft
Take-and-make supplies to create your own moth puppet in celebration of National Moth Week 2025. While you are visiting the library peruse a selection of books to learn more about moths!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Take-and-make supplies to create your own moth puppet in celebration of National Moth Week 2025. While you are visiting the library peruse a selection of books to learn more about moths! Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all!
Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Jackson. Contact Email: katherine.jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Woodlawn Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Children, teens, and their families are invited to participate in biweekly rotating scavenger hunt challenges. Look for literary characters in the stacks and receive a prize for finding them all! Event Type: Summer Reading.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: sequoria.lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Teens. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: A.R.M.S pop up shop
Alabama Regional Medical Services.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Color Your World Grab-n-Go Crafts
Join us in the reading area for artistic fun for all ages!
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Amber Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Amber.Jackson@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us in the reading area for artistic fun for all ages! Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Crochet Mafia
Chat with fellow crafters, or learn how to get started with crocheting!
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4027. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Branch Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Chat with fellow crafters, or learn how to get started with crocheting!
Monday, July 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Crayon World
Melt crayons to color a globe.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Laura Gentry. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4083. Contact Email: laura.gentry@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Summer Reading. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Melt crayons to color a globe.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Line Dancing with Ms. Mary
Learn the latest line dances with Ms. Mary. Good fun. Great workout.
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Monica Cottrell. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4015. Contact Email: monica.cottrell@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn the latest line dances with Ms. Mary. Good fun. Great workout.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Understanding Medicare
Join us for this free program to help you understand Medicare. Topics include: Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage; Signing up for Medicare; Getting Help with paying for Medications; Getting help with Medicare Savings Program; Importance of Living Will; Importance of Health Directive; Benefits Check Up; And more!
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Zach Lukemire. Contact Phone Number: 205-836-3341. Contact Email: zachary.lukemire@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Audience: Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for this free program to help you understand Medicare. Topics include: Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage; Signing up for Medicare; Getting Help with paying for Medications; Getting help with Medicare Savings Program; Importance of Living Will; Importance of Health Directive; Benefits Check Up; And more!
Monday, July 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Between the Lines
Join us for a coloring activity.
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. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for a coloring activity. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Seashell Friends
Come to Titusville Branch and create a seashell friend to decorate your desk or shelf with! This program provides an opportunity for creative expression.
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Audience: Children. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Reba Williams. Contact Phone Number: 205-322-1140. Contact Email: titusville@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Description: Come to Titusville Branch and create a seashell friend to decorate your desk or shelf with! This program provides an opportunity for creative expression.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Tour De Route Race
Come to the Youth Department and enter the Tour De France! Instead of bicycles and a trip to France, we will be using the board game Flamme Rouge to re-create the actual tour course. We will be doing different stages each week and keeping track of players finishing. Everyone who participates will get a prize, the winner of the tour will get a Grand Prize! Players need to be ages 8+ to participate and attend all 4 days. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4085. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Summer Reading. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Come to the Youth Department and enter the Tour De France! Instead of bicycles and a trip to France, we will be using the board game Flamme Rouge to re-create the actual tour course. We will be doing different stages each week and keeping track of players finishing. Everyone who participates will get a prize, the winner of the tour will get a Grand Prize! Players need to be ages 8+ to participate and attend all 4 days. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*. Event Type: Summer Reading.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Coding Club
During this program, patrons will be able to learn about coding. This program will consist of patrons completing fun coding projects from Scratch.mit.edu. Also, patrons can crack the code with binary coding exercises. We will also be making various coding charms that teaches binary coding principles.
Library: North Avondale Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Olivia Evans. Contact Phone Number: 205-592-2082. Contact Email: Olivia.Evans@cobpl.org. Category: Summer Reading. Computers & Technology. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: During this program, patrons will be able to learn about coding. This program will consist of patrons completing fun coding projects from Scratch.mit.edu. Also, patrons can crack the code with binary coding exercises. We will also be making various coding charms that teaches binary coding principles.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.