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Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Measuring What Matters: Birmingham Nonprofit Poster Expo
Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmingham are among the organizations that participated in the project.
Meet with Claire Cole, Program Facilitator on Friday, October 30, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and Thursday, November 12, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmi…
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Community Resource Day
Every first Thursday of each month, with the exception of January because of New Year's Day.
Patrons who register may receive boxes of non-perishable food items, in order to bring support and relief to community members who may be in need.
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Reba Patton. Contact Phone Number: 205-322-1140. Contact Email: titusville@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Titusville Branch Library. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Every first Thursday of each month, with the exception of January because of New Year's Day.
Patrons who register may receive boxes of non-perishable food items, in order to bring support and relief to community members who may be in need. Event Type: Civic & Community.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Time for Tales with Ms. Cas
Join us for a morning of action-packed preschool and early elementary storytime fun. Groups are welcome but registration is required.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Ms. Cas. Contact Email: casandra.scott@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Join us for a morning of action-packed preschool and early elementary storytime fun. Groups are welcome but registration is required. Event Type: Storytime.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Jewelry Making
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Maya Martin. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: maya.martin@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to make your own wearable masterpiece— from bracelets to earrings!— at East Ensley Library.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Stitch & Chat
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Group members of all levels share the craft of stitching and quilting.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Picture This
Meet up with fellow scrapbookers and bring new life to personal stories at East Ensley Branch Library.
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Isha O'Hara. Contact Email: isha.o'hara@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. History & Heritage. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Meet up with fellow scrapbookers and bring new life to personal stories at East Ensley Branch Library. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. History & Heritage.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Anime-nia
Anime binge watch.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Film. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Anime binge watch. Event Type: Film.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Digital Privacy Drop-In
Learn how to keep your digital information safe this November at Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Each week we will be picking a security topic to learn, and then on Wednesdays at 4 drop in with any questions you may have! Topics will include avoiding big tech, getting distance from AI, common scams and fraud, and more!
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Vainrib. Contact Email: katherine.vainrib@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Computers & Technology. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to keep your digital information safe this November at Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Each week we will be picking a security topic to learn, and then on Wednesdays at 4 drop in with any questions you may have! Topics will include avoiding big tech, getting distance from AI, common scams and fraud, and more! Event Type: Computers & Technology.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Measuring What Matters: Birmingham Nonprofit Poster Expo
Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmingham are among the organizations that participated in the project.
Meet with Claire Cole, Program Facilitator on Friday, October 30, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and Thursday, November 12, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmi…
Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Quilting
Make a quilt block each month. All materials provided.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Laura Gentry. Contact Email: laura.gentry@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Make a quilt block each month. All materials provided. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
The Morning Lineup
The Morning Lineup is a line dance program that focuses on the importance of health & wellness, geared towards adults and seniors. The class gives instruction on the latest dances and old dances while playing the respective music to each line dance. The program is offered on Fridays at 10:00 am and lasts 1 hour. We instruct novices as well as experienced dancers.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4025. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The Morning Lineup is a line dance program that focuses on the importance of health & wellness, geared towards adults and seniors. The class gives instruction on the latest dances and old dances while playing the respective music to each line dance. The program is offered on Fridays at 10:00 am and lasts 1 hour. We instruct novices as well as experienced dancers.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Chill Mode
Chill Mode (gaming).
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Chill Mode (gaming). Event Type: Games and Gaming.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bards and Brews
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Chelsea Rodriguez. Contact Phone Number: 2052263655. Contact Email: chelsea.rodriguez@cobpl.org. Category: Music & Performing Arts. Registration Required: No. Event URL: https://www.facebook.com/BardsandBrews/. Description: Bards and Brews is a monthly spoken-word and beer program.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Measuring What Matters: Birmingham Nonprofit Poster Expo
Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmingham are among the organizations that participated in the project.
Meet with Claire Cole, Program Facilitator on Friday, October 30, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and Thursday, November 12, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmi…
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Ready Saturdays (Small Magic)
Location: Central Library, 2nd floor
Registration is not required, but letting us know they're coming is encouraged: https://forms.gle/vjMMSPM4yS9o2G8Z9
Ready Saturdays is a play-based learning program for parents to play, learn, and grow with their young child. Led by trained educators affiliated with Small Magic, this drop-in program leaves parents feeling more connected and equipped to support their child's early learning and growth.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Location: Central Library, 2nd floor
Registration is not required, but letting us know they're coming is encouraged: https://forms.gle/vjMMSPM4yS9o2G8Z9
Ready Saturdays is a play-based learning program for parents to play, learn, and grow with their young child. Led by trained educators affiliated with Small Magic, this drop-in program leaves parents feeling more connected and equipped to support their child's early learning and growth. Event Type: Classes & Workshops.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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Archives Is Turning 50! Help us celebrate 50 years of preserving Birmingham’s history and memories. Celebrate five decades of history, preservation, and the stories that connect us all. And yes, there will be cake!
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Civic & Community. History & Heritage. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Archives Is Turning 50! Help us celebrate 50 years of preserving Birmingham’s history and memories. Celebrate five decades of history, preservation, and the stories that connect us all. And yes, there will be cake! Event Type: Civic & Community. History & Heritage.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Dinosaur Bookmarks
Calling all young paleontologists! In honor of DINOvember, we are giving you the tools to create your very own dinosaur bookmark — because every great adventure needs a prehistoric reading companion. Using a printable template, ribbon, and all the included supplies, you'll assemble and decorate a one-of-a-kind bookmark as unique as the fossils buried beneath our feet. Recommended for ages 8+, this kit is perfect for budding artists and dino enthusiasts alike. Just bring your scissors, tape, and imagination — we'll handle the rest!
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Hosting Library: Southside Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Calling all young paleontologists! In honor of DINOvember, we are giving you the tools to create your very own dinosaur bookmark — because every great adventure needs a prehistoric reading companion. Using a printable template, ribbon, and all the included supplies, you'll assemble and decorate a one-of-a-kind bookmark as unique as the fossils buried beneath our feet. Recommended for ages 8+, this kit is perfect for budding artists and dino enthusiasts alike. Just bring your scissors, tape, and imagination… Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Measuring What Matters: Birmingham Nonprofit Poster Expo
Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmingham are among the organizations that participated in the project.
Meet with Claire Cole, Program Facilitator on Friday, October 30, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and Thursday, November 12, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmi…
Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Turkey Bowl
Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Mrs. Carla. Contact Email: carla.perkins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026. Event Type: Seasonal.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks is a music and movement program for toddlers and their caregivers. Join us on the second Monday of each month for songs, dancing, and musical fun. Registration is appreciated but not required.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Mrs. Carla. Contact Email: carla.perkins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Music & Performing Arts. Audience: Babies. Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Fiddlesticks is a music and movement program for toddlers and their caregivers. Join us on the second Monday of each month for songs, dancing, and musical fun. Registration is appreciated but not required. Event Type: Music & Performing Arts.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Between the Lines
Join us for coloring crafts!
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for coloring crafts! Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
No-Sew Tote Bag!
Bring any old T-shirt and learn how to create a tote bag out of it without sewing!
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Reba Patton, PhD. Contact Email: Reba.WilliamsPatton@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Titusville Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Bring any old T-shirt and learn how to create a tote bag out of it without sewing! Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Community Connection
Every Tuesday at the Central Library, representatives from a select group of nonprofit organizations are available to answer your questions about services they provide, including affordable healthcare, housing, educational and job opportunities, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
BPL's Community Connection series takes place on the first and third floors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Every Tuesday at the Central Library, representatives from a select group of nonprofit organizations are available to answer your questions about services they provide, including affordable healthcare, housing, educational and job opportunities, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
BPL's Community Connection series takes place on the first and third floors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Event Type: Civic & Community.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Dinosaur Bookmarks
Calling all young paleontologists! In honor of DINOvember, we are giving you the tools to create your very own dinosaur bookmark — because every great adventure needs a prehistoric reading companion. Using a printable template, ribbon, and all the included supplies, you'll assemble and decorate a one-of-a-kind bookmark as unique as the fossils buried beneath our feet. Recommended for ages 8+, this kit is perfect for budding artists and dino enthusiasts alike. Just bring your scissors, tape, and imagination — we'll handle the rest!
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Hosting Library: Southside Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Calling all young paleontologists! In honor of DINOvember, we are giving you the tools to create your very own dinosaur bookmark — because every great adventure needs a prehistoric reading companion. Using a printable template, ribbon, and all the included supplies, you'll assemble and decorate a one-of-a-kind bookmark as unique as the fossils buried beneath our feet. Recommended for ages 8+, this kit is perfect for budding artists and dino enthusiasts alike. Just bring your scissors, tape, and imagination… Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Measuring What Matters: Birmingham Nonprofit Poster Expo
Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmingham are among the organizations that participated in the project.
Meet with Claire Cole, Program Facilitator on Friday, October 30, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and Thursday, November 12, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmi…
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Turkey Bowl
Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Mrs. Carla. Contact Email: carla.perkins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026. Event Type: Seasonal.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Pop-in-Play (PiP)
Pop-in-Play (PiP) is an exciting interactive story/playtime for children and their caregivers. This fun-filled program includes cool activity centers, circle time, and a whole lot more!
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Ms. Maggie. Contact Email: margaret.zaner@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Audience: Babies. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Pop-in-Play (PiP) is an exciting interactive story/playtime for children and their caregivers. This fun-filled program includes cool activity centers, circle time, and a whole lot more! Event Type: Storytime.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Smithfield Book Club
This is a space for adults and seniors to discuss books. The club meets monthly.
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: Book Clubs. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This is a space for adults and seniors to discuss books. The club meets monthly. Event Type: Clubs & Groups.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Sew Right!
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Learn how to sew, hem and tailor from expert seamstress Martha Williams. There is limited seating for this class. Participants must pre-register by emailing kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org or calling 205.787.1928.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Afterschool Club
Children of all ages are welcome to come to the Wylam Branch Afterschool Club program! Here, they will learn how to create, build, and succeed through arts and crafts using STEM techniques and teamwork.
Library: Wylam Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Trinity Dix-Patterson. Contact Email: trinity.dix@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Wylam Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Children of all ages are welcome to come to the Wylam Branch Afterschool Club program! Here, they will learn how to create, build, and succeed through arts and crafts using STEM techniques and teamwork. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Afterschool Club
Children of all ages are welcome to come to the Wylam Branch Afterschool Club program. Here, we will learn how to create, build, and succeed through arts and crafts using STEM techniques and teamwork.
Library: Wylam Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Trinity Dix-Patterson. Contact Email: trinity.dix@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Wylam Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Children of all ages are welcome to come to the Wylam Branch Afterschool Club program. Here, we will learn how to create, build, and succeed through arts and crafts using STEM techniques and teamwork. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Afterschool Club
From arts and crafts to STEM, the Afterschool Club wants children, tweens, and teens to leave learning how to corporate what they learned into their everyday lives.
Library: Wylam Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Trinity Dix-Patterson. Contact Email: trinity.dix@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Wylam Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: From arts and crafts to STEM, the Afterschool Club wants children, tweens, and teens to leave learning how to corporate what they learned into their everyday lives. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Board Games @ Your Library
Come by the East Lake Branch to play some fun board games!
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Lake Branch Library. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Come by the East Lake Branch to play some fun board games! Event Type: Games and Gaming.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Family Night
Come enjoy an evening of fun, connection, and quality time with the family through engaging activities, food, and community fellowship. Registration required. (Register for the family under one name!).
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Karnecia Williams. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4025. Contact Email: karnecia.williams@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Games and Gaming. Storytime. Summer Reading. Reading. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Come enjoy an evening of fun, connection, and quality time with the family through engaging activities, food, and community fellowship. Registration required. (Register for the family under one name!). Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Games and Gaming. Storytime. Summer Reading. Reading.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
At The Movies
Arrington Auditorium, Doors open at 5:30 pm and movie starts at 6:00 pm
Step into a cozy, community-centered screening experience where comfort meets cinema. Bring your favorite blanket or floor cushion, grab a snack, and settle in for an unforgettable film experience.
• Lounge-style seating available on a first-come, first-served basis
• Feel free to bring a blanket, yoga mat, floor cushion, or pillow
• Refreshments available before the film
• Traditional table-and-chair seating will also be available for guests who prefer or require accessible seating.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Film. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Arrington Auditorium, Doors open at 5:30 pm and movie starts at 6:00 pm
Step into a cozy, community-centered screening experience where comfort meets cinema. Bring your favorite blanket or floor cushion, grab a snack, and settle in for an unforgettable film experience.
• Lounge-style seating available on a first-come, first-served basis
• Feel free to bring a blanket, yoga mat, floor cushion, or pillow
• Refreshments available before the film
• Traditional table-and-chair seating will also be availab… Event Type: Film.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Self Care Mastermind
The Self-Care Mastermind series consists of twelve programs that will be offered at the Central Library on the 1st Tuesday of each month from January to December 2026. Each program will have a specific focus on topics related to physical and mental health. Topics covered include diet, nutrition, exercise, meditation and relaxation techniques, therapeutic journaling, and personal healthcare advocacy.
Library: Central Library. Central Room: Grand Commons (East 1st floor). Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Jim Murray. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3640. Contact Email: jim.murray@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The Self-Care Mastermind series consists of twelve programs that will be offered at the Central Library on the 1st Tuesday of each month from January to December 2026. Each program will have a specific focus on topics related to physical and mental health. Topics covered include diet, nutrition, exercise, meditation and relaxation techniques, therapeutic journaling, and personal healthcare advocacy. Event Type: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Dinosaur Bookmarks
Calling all young paleontologists! In honor of DINOvember, we are giving you the tools to create your very own dinosaur bookmark — because every great adventure needs a prehistoric reading companion. Using a printable template, ribbon, and all the included supplies, you'll assemble and decorate a one-of-a-kind bookmark as unique as the fossils buried beneath our feet. Recommended for ages 8+, this kit is perfect for budding artists and dino enthusiasts alike. Just bring your scissors, tape, and imagination — we'll handle the rest!
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Hosting Library: Southside Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Calling all young paleontologists! In honor of DINOvember, we are giving you the tools to create your very own dinosaur bookmark — because every great adventure needs a prehistoric reading companion. Using a printable template, ribbon, and all the included supplies, you'll assemble and decorate a one-of-a-kind bookmark as unique as the fossils buried beneath our feet. Recommended for ages 8+, this kit is perfect for budding artists and dino enthusiasts alike. Just bring your scissors, tape, and imagination… Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Measuring What Matters: Birmingham Nonprofit Poster Expo
Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmingham are among the organizations that participated in the project.
Meet with Claire Cole, Program Facilitator on Friday, October 30, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and Thursday, November 12, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmi…
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Turkey Bowl
Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Mrs. Carla. Contact Email: carla.perkins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026. Event Type: Seasonal.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Grief and Loss Support Group
Loss changes us, but healing doesn't have to happen in isolation. Whether you've experienced the loss of a loved one, a relationship, your health, or another significant life change, this support group offers a safe, compassionate space to connect with others who understand.
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Pamela Jessie. Contact Email: pamela.jessie@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Southside Branch Library. Category: Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Loss changes us, but healing doesn't have to happen in isolation. Whether you've experienced the loss of a loved one, a relationship, your health, or another significant life change, this support group offers a safe, compassionate space to connect with others who understand. Event Type: Clubs & Groups.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Origami Bookmark
Learn how to make an origami bookmark, and then decorate it!
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Reba Patton, PhD. Contact Email: Reba.WilliamsPatton@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Titusville Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to make an origami bookmark, and then decorate it! Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Dinosaur Bookmarks
Calling all young paleontologists! In honor of DINOvember, we are giving you the tools to create your very own dinosaur bookmark — because every great adventure needs a prehistoric reading companion. Using a printable template, ribbon, and all the included supplies, you'll assemble and decorate a one-of-a-kind bookmark as unique as the fossils buried beneath our feet. Recommended for ages 8+, this kit is perfect for budding artists and dino enthusiasts alike. Just bring your scissors, tape, and imagination — we'll handle the rest!
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Hosting Library: Southside Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Calling all young paleontologists! In honor of DINOvember, we are giving you the tools to create your very own dinosaur bookmark — because every great adventure needs a prehistoric reading companion. Using a printable template, ribbon, and all the included supplies, you'll assemble and decorate a one-of-a-kind bookmark as unique as the fossils buried beneath our feet. Recommended for ages 8+, this kit is perfect for budding artists and dino enthusiasts alike. Just bring your scissors, tape, and imagination… Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Measuring What Matters: Birmingham Nonprofit Poster Expo
Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmingham are among the organizations that participated in the project.
Meet with Claire Cole, Program Facilitator on Friday, October 30, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and Thursday, November 12, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Starting on Friday, October 30, a poster expo called “Measuring What Matters” will be on display at the Central Library. Created by a handful of local nonprofit organizations, the posters offer a snapshot of the thoughtful evaluation work carried out by Birmingham’s nonprofits to make the community a better place. The ARC of Walker County, Breakthrough Birmingham, Childcare Resources, the Collat Jewish Family Services, The Hope Institute, Jefferson County Greenways, SAIL Reads, Small Magic, and Strive Birmi…
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
PNC mobile banking unit at BPL (West End)
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Jim Murray. Contact Phone Number: 2052263640. Contact Email: jim.murray@cobpl.org. Category: Business & Finance. Civic & Community. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A PNC mobile banking unit will be in the parking lot at the West End library and the Central library every other Thursday beginning January 8, 2026. The unit will be at West End from 9-11am and at Central from 1-3pm. The unit will have an ATM and be staffed by bank employees who can answer personal finance questions you may have about budgeting, savings, credit management, and more. This service is available for both library patrons and library staff.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Turkey Bowl
Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Mrs. Carla. Contact Email: carla.perkins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026. Event Type: Seasonal.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Time for Tales with Ms. Cas
Join us for a morning of action-packed preschool and early elementary storytime fun. Groups are welcome but registration is required.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Ms. Cas. Contact Email: casandra.scott@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Join us for a morning of action-packed preschool and early elementary storytime fun. Groups are welcome but registration is required. Event Type: Storytime.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Bingo
Library: West End Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Diane Blaylock. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4089. Contact Email: diane.blaylock@cobpl.org. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Adults. Description: Enjoy a couple of lively games of Bingo with friends from your community. Prizes will be given to the winners.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Let's Talk About Medicare: Questions and Answers
Albert McWilliams, a licensed insurance agent, will present a one hour overview of Medicare policies and procedures. Topics included the four parts of Medicare, program costs, and eligibility. The program is virtual and will be presented on BPL Facebook Live.
Library: Online. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Jim Murray. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3640. Contact Email: jim.murray@cobpl.org. Category: Business & Finance. Health & Fitness. Lectures & Discussions. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Event URL: BPL Facebook Live. Description: Albert McWilliams, a licensed insurance agent, will present a one hour overview of Medicare policies and procedures. Topics included the four parts of Medicare, program costs, and eligibility. The program is virtual and will be presented on BPL Facebook Live. Event Type: Business & Finance. Health & Fitness. Lectures & Discussions.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Jewelry Making
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Maya Martin. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: maya.martin@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to make your own wearable masterpiece— from bracelets to earrings!— at East Ensley Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Stitch & Chat
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Group members of all levels share the craft of stitching and quilting.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Anime-nia
Anime binge watch.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Film. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Anime binge watch. Event Type: Film.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Digital Privacy Drop-In
Learn how to keep your digital information safe this November at Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Each week we will be picking a security topic to learn, and then on Wednesdays at 4 drop in with any questions you may have! Topics will include avoiding big tech, getting distance from AI, common scams and fraud, and more!
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Vainrib. Contact Email: katherine.vainrib@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Computers & Technology. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to keep your digital information safe this November at Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Each week we will be picking a security topic to learn, and then on Wednesdays at 4 drop in with any questions you may have! Topics will include avoiding big tech, getting distance from AI, common scams and fraud, and more! Event Type: Computers & Technology.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Spirit Night @ Mugshots
Looking for an easy and delicious way to support the BPL? Join us for Spirit Night at Mugshots Grill & Bar on Thursday, November 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring your family, friends, and enjoy a great meal! 10% of all food sales during Spirit Night will be donated directly to Birmingham Public Library's Summer Reading. Whether you're craving one of Mugshots' famous burgers, a tasty appetizer, or something sweet to finish your meal, every bite will make a difference!
*Mugshots Grill & Bar (Uptown location).
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Looking for an easy and delicious way to support the BPL? Join us for Spirit Night at Mugshots Grill & Bar on Thursday, November 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring your family, friends, and enjoy a great meal! 10% of all food sales during Spirit Night will be donated directly to Birmingham Public Library's Summer Reading. Whether you're craving one of Mugshots' famous burgers, a tasty appetizer, or something sweet to finish your meal, every bite will make a difference!
*Mugshots Grill & Bar (Uptown l… Event Type: Civic & Community.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Dinosaur Bookmarks
Calling all young paleontologists! In honor of DINOvember, we are giving you the tools to create your very own dinosaur bookmark — because every great adventure needs a prehistoric reading companion. Using a printable template, ribbon, and all the included supplies, you'll assemble and decorate a one-of-a-kind bookmark as unique as the fossils buried beneath our feet. Recommended for ages 8+, this kit is perfect for budding artists and dino enthusiasts alike. Just bring your scissors, tape, and imagination — we'll handle the rest!
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Hosting Library: Southside Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Calling all young paleontologists! In honor of DINOvember, we are giving you the tools to create your very own dinosaur bookmark — because every great adventure needs a prehistoric reading companion. Using a printable template, ribbon, and all the included supplies, you'll assemble and decorate a one-of-a-kind bookmark as unique as the fossils buried beneath our feet. Recommended for ages 8+, this kit is perfect for budding artists and dino enthusiasts alike. Just bring your scissors, tape, and imagination… Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Turkey Bowl
Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Mrs. Carla. Contact Email: carla.perkins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026. Event Type: Seasonal.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
The Morning Lineup
The Morning Lineup is a line dance program that focuses on the importance of health & wellness, geared towards adults and seniors. The class gives instruction on the latest dances and old dances while playing the respective music to each line dance. The program is offered on Fridays at 10:00 am and lasts 1 hour. We instruct novices as well as experienced dancers.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4025. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The Morning Lineup is a line dance program that focuses on the importance of health & wellness, geared towards adults and seniors. The class gives instruction on the latest dances and old dances while playing the respective music to each line dance. The program is offered on Fridays at 10:00 am and lasts 1 hour. We instruct novices as well as experienced dancers.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Jewelry Making
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Maya Martin. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: maya.martin@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to make your own wearable masterpiece— from bracelets to earrings!— at East Ensley Library.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Line Dancing
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Music & Performing Arts. Registration Required: No. Description: Get in the groove, exercise, and learn fun line dances at East Ensley Public Library every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Chill Mode
Chill Mode (gaming).
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Chill Mode (gaming). Event Type: Games and Gaming.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Turkey Bowl
Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Mrs. Carla. Contact Email: carla.perkins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026. Event Type: Seasonal.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Ready Saturdays (Small Magic)
Location: Central Library, 2nd floor
Registration is not required, but letting us know they're coming is encouraged: https://forms.gle/vjMMSPM4yS9o2G8Z9
Ready Saturdays is a play-based learning program for parents to play, learn, and grow with their young child. Led by trained educators affiliated with Small Magic, this drop-in program leaves parents feeling more connected and equipped to support their child's early learning and growth.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Location: Central Library, 2nd floor
Registration is not required, but letting us know they're coming is encouraged: https://forms.gle/vjMMSPM4yS9o2G8Z9
Ready Saturdays is a play-based learning program for parents to play, learn, and grow with their young child. Led by trained educators affiliated with Small Magic, this drop-in program leaves parents feeling more connected and equipped to support their child's early learning and growth. Event Type: Classes & Workshops.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Turkey Bowl
Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Mrs. Carla. Contact Email: carla.perkins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026. Event Type: Seasonal.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Craft Creations
Craft Creations will be a craft based program that gives patrons something to do while they wait during Food Bank days.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Jana Brown. Contact Email: jana.brown@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Craft Creations will be a craft based program that gives patrons something to do while they wait during Food Bank days. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Crafts, Conversation, and Community
Gather together to learn how to make a craft and enjoy good conversation. All materials provided.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Laura Gentry. Contact Email: laura.gentry@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Gather together to learn how to make a craft and enjoy good conversation. All materials provided. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Line Dancing with Mary Webb
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Karen Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 2052264016. Contact Email: karen.jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Put on your dancing shoes and join us for Line Dancing at the Library! Whether you're a beginner or already know a few steps, this class is a great way to get moving, have fun, and meet new people.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Between the Lines
Join us for coloring crafts!
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for coloring crafts! Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Yarn & Learn
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Learn how to crochet with fellow crafters and create cozy, handmade items to wear or gift! There is limited seating for this class. To register, visit or call East Ensley Public Library.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Fall Silhouettes
Celebrate the colorful Fall season with silhouette paintings!
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Reba Patton, PhD. Contact Email: Reba.WilliamsPatton@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Titusville Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Seasonal. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Celebrate the colorful Fall season with silhouette paintings! Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Seasonal.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Community Connection
Every Tuesday at the Central Library, representatives from a select group of nonprofit organizations are available to answer your questions about services they provide, including affordable healthcare, housing, educational and job opportunities, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
BPL's Community Connection series takes place on the first and third floors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Every Tuesday at the Central Library, representatives from a select group of nonprofit organizations are available to answer your questions about services they provide, including affordable healthcare, housing, educational and job opportunities, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
BPL's Community Connection series takes place on the first and third floors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Event Type: Civic & Community.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Turkey Bowl
Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Mrs. Carla. Contact Email: carla.perkins@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Seasonal. Audience: Children. Registration Required: No. Description: Drop in and "bowl" us over with your athletic skills as you "strike" out for a chance to win a frozen turkey. Winner will be announced November 18, 2026. Event Type: Seasonal.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Off the Hook Crochet
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Teens. Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Instructed crochet class.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pop-in-Play (PiP)
Pop-in-Play (PiP) is an exciting interactive story/playtime for children and their caregivers. This fun-filled program includes cool activity centers, circle time, and a whole lot more!
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Ms. Maggie. Contact Email: margaret.zaner@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Audience: Babies. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Pop-in-Play (PiP) is an exciting interactive story/playtime for children and their caregivers. This fun-filled program includes cool activity centers, circle time, and a whole lot more! Event Type: Storytime.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Network Navigator
The Birmingham Public Library is presenting Network Navigator: Your Connection to Local Small Business Resources, a series of free programs designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners discover and effectively use the Network Navigator online database.
The series will be led by Naila Jackson, a Birmingham-based entrepreneurial advocate, who will demonstrate how Network Navigator can connect business owners with valuable local resources, services, and support.
Registration is encouraged. Lunch or dinner will be provided to the first 25 registered participants at each session. While each program covers the same material, attendees are welcome to participate in multiple sessions if they wish.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Jim Murray. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3640. Contact Email: jim.murray@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Business & Finance. Career & Employment. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: The Birmingham Public Library is presenting Network Navigator: Your Connection to Local Small Business Resources, a series of free programs designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners discover and effectively use the Network Navigator online database.
The series will be led by Naila Jackson, a Birmingham-based entrepreneurial advocate, who will demonstrate how Network Navigator can connect business owners with valuable local resources, services, and support.
Registration is encouraged. Lu… Event Type: Business & Finance. Career & Employment. Classes & Workshops.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Sew Right!
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Learn how to sew, hem and tailor from expert seamstress Martha Williams. There is limited seating for this class. Participants must pre-register by emailing kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org or calling 205.787.1928.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Beyond Your Ordinary Book (BYOB) Club
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! November's topic is serial killers.
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Samuel Rumore. Contact Phone Number: 2052264081. Contact Email: samuel.rumore@cobpl.org. Category: Book Clubs. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: 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! November's topic is serial killers. Event Type: Clubs & Groups.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Board Games @ Your Library
Come by the East Lake Branch to play some fun board games!
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Lake Branch Library. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Come by the East Lake Branch to play some fun board games! Event Type: Games and Gaming.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
AL.com Town Hall with John Archibald, Roy S. Johnson & Kyle Whitmire
Please join us in the Arrington Auditorium for a town hall with John Archibald, Roy S. Johnson, and Kyle Whitmire. Free and open to the public.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: One-time. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Please join us in the Arrington Auditorium for a town hall with John Archibald, Roy S. Johnson, and Kyle Whitmire. Free and open to the public. Event Type: Civic & Community.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Free-To-Shop
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Earnest Wrenn. Contact Phone Number: 2053248428. Contact Email: earnest.wrenn@cobpl.org. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Free pop-up mobile store.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
UAB Mobile Wellness Van Visit *Please Register
Registration can be completed by contacting the branch and signing up for a specific time slot. Registration can be done in person or over the phone.
For Birmingham residents, the UAB Mobile Wellness van is a convenient way to get free health screenings and wellness guidance without visiting a clinic. In just 15 minutes, you’ll know your numbers for height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and other health risks. Call or stop by the branch today to reserve your time slot!
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Pam Granger. Contact Email: pgranger@uabmc.edu. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Registration can be completed by contacting the branch and signing up for a specific time slot. Registration can be done in person or over the phone.
For Birmingham residents, the UAB Mobile Wellness van is a convenient way to get free health screenings and wellness guidance without visiting a clinic. In just 15 minutes, you’ll know your numbers for height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and other health risks. Call or stop by the branch today to reserve your time slot! Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Chair Aerobics with Ms. Myra
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Karen Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 2052264016. Contact Email: karen.jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Description: Boost your energy and have fun as Ms. Myra Tarver leads a lively Chair Aerobics session set to contemporary music. This low-impact workout is perfect for all fitness levels—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to move to the beat!
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Parenting Parents: A Support Group for Adult Caregivers
Supporting someone you love can be rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming. Join others who understand the unique challenges of caring for aging parents while balancing work, family, and everyday life.
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Pamela Jessie. Contact Email: pamela.jessie@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Southside Branch Library. Category: Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Supporting someone you love can be rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming. Join others who understand the unique challenges of caring for aging parents while balancing work, family, and everyday life. Event Type: Clubs & Groups.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Grow with Inglenook
This program transforms the library into a dynamic learning hub and resource-sharing space by giving the youth opportunities to grow together and learn. Hands-on planting, maintenance, and harvesting (addresses food access and environmental education).
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Chakiara Browner. Contact Email: Chakiara.Browner@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Science & Nature. Home & Garden. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: This program transforms the library into a dynamic learning hub and resource-sharing space by giving the youth opportunities to grow together and learn. Hands-on planting, maintenance, and harvesting (addresses food access and environmental education). Event Type: Classes & Workshops. Science & Nature. Home & Garden.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Posable Leaf Sprites!
Make a posable leaf sprite from paper and pipe cleaner from this grab’n’go craft to decorate your home this fall!
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Reba Patton, PhD. Contact Email: Reba.WilliamsPatton@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Titusville Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Seasonal. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Make a posable leaf sprite from paper and pipe cleaner from this grab’n’go craft to decorate your home this fall! Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Seasonal.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Time for Tales with Ms. Cas
Join us for a morning of action-packed preschool and early elementary storytime fun. Groups are welcome but registration is required.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Ms. Cas. Contact Email: casandra.scott@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Join us for a morning of action-packed preschool and early elementary storytime fun. Groups are welcome but registration is required. Event Type: Storytime.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Lunch & Learn: Homebuying Basics
A speaker from United Way will come to our branch and host a 4-week course on homebuying basics for our patrons while providing lunch for them.
Library: Pratt City Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Saundra Ross. Contact Email: saundra.ross@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Pratt City Branch Library. Category: Business & Finance. Civic & Community. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: A speaker from United Way will come to our branch and host a 4-week course on homebuying basics for our patrons while providing lunch for them. Event Type: Classes & Workshops.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Jewelry Making
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Maya Martin. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: maya.martin@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to make your own wearable masterpiece— from bracelets to earrings!— at East Ensley Library.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Stitch & Chat
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Group members of all levels share the craft of stitching and quilting.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Picture This
Meet up with fellow scrapbookers and bring new life to personal stories at East Ensley Branch Library.
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Isha O'Hara. Contact Email: isha.o'hara@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. History & Heritage. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Meet up with fellow scrapbookers and bring new life to personal stories at East Ensley Branch Library. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. History & Heritage.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Anime-nia
Anime binge watch.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Film. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Anime binge watch. Event Type: Film.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Digital Privacy Drop-In
Learn how to keep your digital information safe this November at Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Each week we will be picking a security topic to learn, and then on Wednesdays at 4 drop in with any questions you may have! Topics will include avoiding big tech, getting distance from AI, common scams and fraud, and more!
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Vainrib. Contact Email: katherine.vainrib@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Computers & Technology. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to keep your digital information safe this November at Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Each week we will be picking a security topic to learn, and then on Wednesdays at 4 drop in with any questions you may have! Topics will include avoiding big tech, getting distance from AI, common scams and fraud, and more! Event Type: Computers & Technology.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
The Morning Lineup
The Morning Lineup is a line dance program that focuses on the importance of health & wellness, geared towards adults and seniors. The class gives instruction on the latest dances and old dances while playing the respective music to each line dance. The program is offered on Fridays at 10:00 am and lasts 1 hour. We instruct novices as well as experienced dancers.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-4025. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The Morning Lineup is a line dance program that focuses on the importance of health & wellness, geared towards adults and seniors. The class gives instruction on the latest dances and old dances while playing the respective music to each line dance. The program is offered on Fridays at 10:00 am and lasts 1 hour. We instruct novices as well as experienced dancers.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Jewelry Making
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Maya Martin. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: maya.martin@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to make your own wearable masterpiece— from bracelets to earrings!— at East Ensley Library.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Chill Mode
Chill Mode (gaming).
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Chill Mode (gaming). Event Type: Games and Gaming.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Ready Saturdays (Small Magic)
Location: Central Library, 2nd floor
Registration is not required, but letting us know they're coming is encouraged: https://forms.gle/vjMMSPM4yS9o2G8Z9
Ready Saturdays is a play-based learning program for parents to play, learn, and grow with their young child. Led by trained educators affiliated with Small Magic, this drop-in program leaves parents feeling more connected and equipped to support their child's early learning and growth.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Location: Central Library, 2nd floor
Registration is not required, but letting us know they're coming is encouraged: https://forms.gle/vjMMSPM4yS9o2G8Z9
Ready Saturdays is a play-based learning program for parents to play, learn, and grow with their young child. Led by trained educators affiliated with Small Magic, this drop-in program leaves parents feeling more connected and equipped to support their child's early learning and growth. Event Type: Classes & Workshops.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Between the Lines
Join us for coloring crafts!
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for coloring crafts! Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Community Connection
Every Tuesday at the Central Library, representatives from a select group of nonprofit organizations are available to answer your questions about services they provide, including affordable healthcare, housing, educational and job opportunities, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
BPL's Community Connection series takes place on the first and third floors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Every Tuesday at the Central Library, representatives from a select group of nonprofit organizations are available to answer your questions about services they provide, including affordable healthcare, housing, educational and job opportunities, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
BPL's Community Connection series takes place on the first and third floors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Event Type: Civic & Community.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Pop-in-Play (PiP)
Pop-in-Play (PiP) is an exciting interactive story/playtime for children and their caregivers. This fun-filled program includes cool activity centers, circle time, and a whole lot more!
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Ms. Maggie. Contact Email: margaret.zaner@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Audience: Babies. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Pop-in-Play (PiP) is an exciting interactive story/playtime for children and their caregivers. This fun-filled program includes cool activity centers, circle time, and a whole lot more! Event Type: Storytime.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Sew Right!
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Learn how to sew, hem and tailor from expert seamstress Martha Williams. There is limited seating for this class. Participants must pre-register by emailing kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org or calling 205.787.1928.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Board Games @ Your Library
Come by the East Lake Branch to play some fun board games!
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Lake Branch Library. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Come by the East Lake Branch to play some fun board games! Event Type: Games and Gaming.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Chair Yoga with Erin Williams
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Karen Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 2052264016. Contact Email: karen.jackson@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Take a moment to unwind with an hour of gentle relaxation and meditation, led by yoga specialist Ms. Erin Williams. This chair yoga session is perfect for seniors and those just beginning their yoga journey. Bring your willingness to breathe, stretch, and relax.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Digital Privacy Drop-In
Learn how to keep your digital information safe this November at Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Each week we will be picking a security topic to learn, and then on Wednesdays at 4 drop in with any questions you may have! Topics will include avoiding big tech, getting distance from AI, common scams and fraud, and more!
Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Katie Vainrib. Contact Email: katherine.vainrib@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Category: Computers & Technology. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to keep your digital information safe this November at Springville Road Regional Branch Library. Each week we will be picking a security topic to learn, and then on Wednesdays at 4 drop in with any questions you may have! Topics will include avoiding big tech, getting distance from AI, common scams and fraud, and more! Event Type: Computers & Technology.
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Ready Saturdays (Small Magic)
Location: Central Library, 2nd floor
Registration is not required, but letting us know they're coming is encouraged: https://forms.gle/vjMMSPM4yS9o2G8Z9
Ready Saturdays is a play-based learning program for parents to play, learn, and grow with their young child. Led by trained educators affiliated with Small Magic, this drop-in program leaves parents feeling more connected and equipped to support their child's early learning and growth.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Location: Central Library, 2nd floor
Registration is not required, but letting us know they're coming is encouraged: https://forms.gle/vjMMSPM4yS9o2G8Z9
Ready Saturdays is a play-based learning program for parents to play, learn, and grow with their young child. Led by trained educators affiliated with Small Magic, this drop-in program leaves parents feeling more connected and equipped to support their child's early learning and growth. Event Type: Classes & Workshops.
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Take & Make: Pine Cone Critter
Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful.
Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Franklin Smyly. Contact Email: Franklin.Smyly@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Finish out fall with a seasonal craft! For the month of November, you can pick up a free kit with supplies and instructions on how to turn a pine cone into various types of charming animal figures. These whimsical creations are an easy, fun, and accessible way to turn everyday items into something joyful. Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Between the Lines
Join us for coloring crafts!
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Join us for coloring crafts! Event Type: Arts & Crafts.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Community Connection
Every Tuesday at the Central Library, representatives from a select group of nonprofit organizations are available to answer your questions about services they provide, including affordable healthcare, housing, educational and job opportunities, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
BPL's Community Connection series takes place on the first and third floors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Every Tuesday at the Central Library, representatives from a select group of nonprofit organizations are available to answer your questions about services they provide, including affordable healthcare, housing, educational and job opportunities, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment.
BPL's Community Connection series takes place on the first and third floors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Event Type: Civic & Community.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Southside Spice Club
Do you love to cook? Do you like to try new flavors and recipes? OR maybe you are in a cooking rut and don't know how to start expanding your cooking repertoire Whether you're a foodie or just interested in trying something new Southside Spice Club is for you! Pick up a new spice kit beginning on the first Tuesday of each month. Each kit will include a pre-portioned spice, a regional/historical background of the spice, 2 recipe cards featuring the monthly spice and book recommendations to find more recipes with the featured spice. Explore these great flavors with us!
This kit is free (while supplies last) and open to the public. One kit per family please.
Library: Southside Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Hosting Library: Southside Library. Category: Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Do you love to cook? Do you like to try new flavors and recipes? OR maybe you are in a cooking rut and don't know how to start expanding your cooking repertoire Whether you're a foodie or just interested in trying something new Southside Spice Club is for you! Pick up a new spice kit beginning on the first Tuesday of each month. Each kit will include a pre-portioned spice, a regional/historical background of the spice, 2 recipe cards featuring the monthly spice and book recommendations to find more recipes… Event Type: Clubs & Groups.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Off the Hook Crochet
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: One-time. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Audience: Teens. Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Instructed crochet class.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Titusville Diaper Resource Day
Diaper Giveaway! Bundles of Hope Collaborates with Titusville Branch to provide free diapers for the Titusville Community! Participants must register and check out 5 books.
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Reba Patton. Contact Phone Number: 205-322-1140. Contact Email: titusville@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Titusville Branch Library. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Diaper Giveaway! Bundles of Hope Collaborates with Titusville Branch to provide free diapers for the Titusville Community! Participants must register and check out 5 books. Event Type: Civic & Community.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Pop-in-Play (PiP)
Pop-in-Play (PiP) is an exciting interactive story/playtime for children and their caregivers. This fun-filled program includes cool activity centers, circle time, and a whole lot more!
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Ms. Maggie. Contact Email: margaret.zaner@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Audience: Babies. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Pop-in-Play (PiP) is an exciting interactive story/playtime for children and their caregivers. This fun-filled program includes cool activity centers, circle time, and a whole lot more! Event Type: Storytime.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Sew Right!
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Learn how to sew, hem and tailor from expert seamstress Martha Williams. There is limited seating for this class. Participants must pre-register by emailing kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org or calling 205.787.1928.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Board Games @ Your Library
Come by the East Lake Branch to play some fun board games!
Library: East Lake Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Vincent Solfronk. Contact Email: vincent.solfronk@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Lake Branch Library. Category: Games and Gaming. Audience: Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Come by the East Lake Branch to play some fun board games! Event Type: Games and Gaming.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Self Care Mastermind
The Self-Care Mastermind series consists of twelve programs that will be offered at the Central Library on the 1st Tuesday of each month from January to December 2026. Each program will have a specific focus on topics related to physical and mental health. Topics covered include diet, nutrition, exercise, meditation and relaxation techniques, therapeutic journaling, and personal healthcare advocacy.
Library: Central Library. Central Room: Grand Commons (East 1st floor). Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Jim Murray. Contact Phone Number: 205-226-3640. Contact Email: jim.murray@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: The Self-Care Mastermind series consists of twelve programs that will be offered at the Central Library on the 1st Tuesday of each month from January to December 2026. Each program will have a specific focus on topics related to physical and mental health. Topics covered include diet, nutrition, exercise, meditation and relaxation techniques, therapeutic journaling, and personal healthcare advocacy. Event Type: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Titusville Senior Resource Day
Senior participants will enjoy interacting with vendors who will provide information and resources such as medical consultations, food distribution, utilities assistance, and other essential services for patrons.
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Reba Patton. Contact Phone Number: 205-322-1140. Contact Email: titusville@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Titusville Branch Library. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Senior participants will enjoy interacting with vendors who will provide information and resources such as medical consultations, food distribution, utilities assistance, and other essential services for patrons. Event Type: Civic & Community.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Chair Aerobics with Myra Tarver
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Karen Jackson. Contact Phone Number: 2052264016. Contact Email: Chair Aerobics with Myra Tarver. Category: Classes & Workshops. Health & Fitness. Description: Boost your energy and have fun as Ms. Myra Tarver leads a lively Chair Aerobics session set to contemporary music. This low-impact workout is perfect for all fitness levels—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to move to the beat!
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Recipe Demo with Chef Murphree
Library: Five Points West Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Monica Cottrell. Contact Phone Number: 2052264015. Contact Email: monica.cottrell@cobpl.org. Category: Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Registration Required: No. Description: Recipe Demo with Chef Murphree.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Building Memories
In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floor of the Linn-Henley Library as a Community Memory Lab and expanded Archives—a space where preservation and participation, scholarship and storytelling, history and contemporary life could intersect.
Drawing inspiration from the Archives’ collections and the layered histories held within them, the students’ proposals explore how physical space can become an active vessel for memory. Their designs ask us to consider not only how we preserve the past, but how we create spaces that invite communities to discove…
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: In 2025, with the centennial celebration of the Linn-Henley Research Library on the horizon, the Archives department of the Birmingham Public Library invited Auburn’s Interior Architecture Program to turn its creative lens toward the home of those treasured resources. The challenge: to imagine what the next chapter of this historic institution might look like.
This exhibition celebrates that collaboration and the transformative ideas that emerged from it. Students were invited to reimagine the third floo… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith
Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist’s talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.
The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. “Nature Speaks” and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Library: Central Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Margaret Splane. Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Central Library. Category: Art & Exhibits. Audience: Babies. Children. Tweens. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor
“Nature Speaks” features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among the species he “brings back to life” are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening recepti… Event Type: Art & Exhibits.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Slide City Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts.
Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Samantha Gaston. Contact Email: samantha.gaston@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: North Birmingham Regional Branch Library. Category: Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Slide City Chair Aerobics is a program geared towards the fitness of seniors. The activities include playing a variety of music where the participants will perform chair exercises with equipment for 30 minutes led by the instructor. The participants will begin with a warm-up session, an upbeat cardio session and end with a cool-down session. The participants will receive refreshments afterwards. This program instructs beginners as well as advanced fitness enthusiasts. Event Type: Health & Fitness.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Community Resource Day
Every first Thursday of each month, with the exception of January because of New Year's Day.
Patrons who register may receive boxes of non-perishable food items, in order to bring support and relief to community members who may be in need.
Library: Titusville Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Reba Patton. Contact Phone Number: 205-322-1140. Contact Email: titusville@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Titusville Branch Library. Category: Civic & Community. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Every first Thursday of each month, with the exception of January because of New Year's Day.
Patrons who register may receive boxes of non-perishable food items, in order to bring support and relief to community members who may be in need. Event Type: Civic & Community.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Time for Tales with Ms. Cas
Join us for a morning of action-packed preschool and early elementary storytime fun. Groups are welcome but registration is required.
Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Ms. Cas. Contact Email: casandra.scott@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Avondale Regional Branch Library. Category: Storytime. Audience: Children. Registration Required: Yes. Description: Join us for a morning of action-packed preschool and early elementary storytime fun. Groups are welcome but registration is required. Event Type: Storytime.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Jewelry Making
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Maya Martin. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: maya.martin@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Classes & Workshops. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Learn how to make your own wearable masterpiece— from bracelets to earrings!— at East Ensley Library.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Stitch & Chat
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Ongoing. Contact Name: Kenyata Rodgers. Contact Phone Number: 2057871928. Contact Email: kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. Category: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Group members of all levels share the craft of stitching and quilting.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Picture This
Meet up with fellow scrapbookers and bring new life to personal stories at East Ensley Branch Library.
Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Isha O'Hara. Contact Email: isha.o'hara@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: East Ensley Branch Library. Category: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. History & Heritage. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Registration Required: No. Description: Meet up with fellow scrapbookers and bring new life to personal stories at East Ensley Branch Library. Event Type: Arts & Crafts. Clubs & Groups. History & Heritage.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Anime-nia
Anime binge watch.
Library: Smithfield Branch Library. Event Kind: Recurring. Contact Name: Sequoria Lewis. Contact Phone Number: 205-324-8428. Contact Email: Sequoria.Lewis@cobpl.org. Hosting Library: Inglenook Branch Library. Category: Film. Audience: Teens. Registration Required: No. Description: Anime binge watch. Event Type: Film.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.