Birmingham Public Library Hosting 256 Free Summer Reading Programs In June and July
The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) is hosting 256 Summer Reading programs for patrons of all ages - from toddlers to senior citizens - at 16 library locations across the city this summer.
Registration for Summer Reading is open now at any BPL locations. You can also register in person at BPL's 2024 Summer Reading Kick-Off at Avondale Park, 4101 5th Avenue South, this Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Among the highlights:
*Alabama Ballet: A Look inside the daily life of a professional ballet dancer. Participate in fun exercises and enjoy a performance by Alabama Ballet Company dancers. Performances at 5 Birmingham libraries in June
Dates and locations:
Monday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. - North Birmingham Regional Library
Tuesday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. - Central Library
Thursday, June 20, 10:00 a.m. - Pratt City Branch Library
Monday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. - West End Branch Library
Tuesday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. - Springville Road Regional Library
* Get Rhythm: Just Imagine A World Full of Music! - Join us as internationally known drumming facilitator John Scalici, founder of Get Rhythm, presents drum circle fun. No musical experience necessary to participate. Performances at 6 Birmingham libraries in June.
Dates and locations:
Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m.- Avondale Regional Library
Monday, June 24, 10:00 a.m.- North Birmingham Regional Library
Monday, June 24, 3:00 p.m. - East Ensley Library
Tuesday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. - Five Points West Regional Library
Tuesday, June 25, 3:00 p.m. - Smithfield Branch Library
Wednesday, June 26, 3:00 p.m. - West End Branch Library
* Dynamic Education Adventure: Join Jan The Science Lady for some science fun! Adventures in Science is full of fizzing, bubbling, and explosive experiments. You will be blown away by all the super cool demonstrations.
Dates and locations:
Thursday, June 6, 10:00 a.m.- Southside Branch Library
Wednesday, June 12, 10:30 a.m. - Avondale Regional Library
Monday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. - East Ensley Branch Library
Tuesday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. - Springville Road Regional Library
Friday, June 21, 10:00 a.m. - Wylam Branch Library
Monday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. - Powderly Branch Library
Tuesday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. - West End Branch Library
Thursday, June 27, 10:00 a.m. - North Birmingham Regional Library
Friday, June 28, 10:00 a.m. - Woodlawn Branch Library
* Birmingham Public Library and Better Basics Presents Summer Steamer Camp, Central Library, 2100 Park Place, June 11 - July 10, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
3rd-5th Grade Students only. Lunch provided daily. Free but registration required. For information, email cenyou@cobpl.org
* McWane Science Center Demonstration, 15 Birmingham libraries between June 5 and July 24.
* Hoops For Fitness: Join the Hoop Lady for creative movement fun and adventure as she presents the history of that circle we call the "hula hoop." Registration required.
Dates and locations:
Tuesday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. - West End Library
Thursday, June 20, 10:00 a.m. - Springville Road Regional Library
Tuesday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. - Pratt City Branch Library
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