Free Holiday Programs Happening at BPL December 2-7, 2024

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Birmingham, Ala. - Happy holidays from the Birmingham Public Library (BPL)! 80 plus free holiday programs are happening throughout December at 14 of our libraries across the city . Over 30 holiday activities including crafts and story times for kids and chair aerobics for adults are taking place this week. 

The full list of holiday programs at our libraries is our BPL website. 

Here is a listing of Holiday Happenings programs being held between today, Monday, December 2, and Saturday, December 7: 

 Avondale Regional Branch Library | 509 40th Street S, Birmingham, AL 35222 

Avondale Adult Programs

Monday, December 2 (all day)
 
Grab & Go for Grown-Ups

 Pick up a grab & go kit and craft your own snowflake embroidery bookmark. Kits available while supplies last. 

Wednesday, December 4, 2 p.m. 
 Club Create 

Join us Wednesdays at 2 p.m. for Club Create, our weekly arts and crafts workshop for adults. This week we’ll use diamond painting to craft “Ugly Sweater” Christmas tree ornaments.
 
Avondale Youth Programs

Tuesday, December 3 | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 
 Pop-in-Play (PIP)

Pop-in-Play (PiP) is an exciting interactive playtime for lap sitters and teetertotters with their caregivers. This fun-filled program includes cool activity centers, circle time, and a whole lot more! Registration appreciated. 

 Thursday, December 5 | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
 Time for Tales with Ms. Cas

 Join us for a morning of action-packed preschool and early elementary story time fun. Groups are welcome but registration is appreciated. 

 Saturday, December 7 | 10:30 – 11:30am 
 Yoga for Young'uns! 

Join Ms. Claire for kids YOGA and mindfulness! We will kick off our time together by reading a story and then we will put meaning and movement together with a "read along" yoga practice. Please wear appropriate work-out clothes. Registration is appreciated but not required.

 
 East Ensley Public Library 900 14th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218 


Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
 Santa's Coming Santa is coming to East Ensley Public Library!

Children will get a chance to meet Santa Claus and tell him what they want for Christmas. Parents and guardians bring your phones for photo opportunities. There will also be activities and light snacks.



Five Points West Regional Branch Library 4812 Avenue W Birmingham, AL 35208



Inglenook Branch Library, 4100 40th Terrace North, Birmingham, AL 35217

Thursday, December 5, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Ornament Crafting

Create and swap ornaments for your tree.

North Avondale Branch Library, 501 43rd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35222

Tuesday, December 3, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tech Time!

Is an electronic device on your holiday gift list? Bring your personal devices to North Avondale Branch to get help or receive assistance with our desktop computers.

Tuesday, December 3, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Beyblade Club

Do you play Beyblade games? Wanna learn what it is? Join us as we have fun in free play and tournament battles. In 3, 2, 1, Let it Rip!

Wednesday, December 4, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Just Dance Club: Holiday Edition

Come join the fun as we dance our way into the holiday season.

North Birmingham Regional Library, 2501 31st Ave. North, Birmingham, AL 35207

Youth

Monday, December 2, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Holidays Around the World Scavenger Hunt

Have fun learning about holidays around the world by searching throughout the North Birmingham. 

Tuesday, December 3, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Tree Craft

Celebrate the joys of Christmas by trimming a little Christmas tree. Grab and go craft while supplies last. 

Saturday, December 7, 10:00 a.m.
Christmas Adventures in Storyland with Miss Pamela

Join us for a very merry story time with Miss Pamela  - we will have stories, songs and craft celebrating Christmas. Registration is required. 

Adults

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. (December 4-6)
Slide City: Chair Aerobics

Do you have a goal to get in shape in 2025? Come celebrate the holidays with us at North Birmingham Library and take advantage of our winter warmer workouts where we burn off those calories to Christmas-themed music. 




Every Wednesday & Thursday at 10:00 a.m. (December 4-5)

The Morning Line Up

 Making a New year's Resolution to learn the latest line dances in 2025? Let's get the wintery mornings started with a little line dancing this holiday! Join us and learn the latest line dances  ... in the morning. 
  


Friday, December 6

Device Drop In

Jingle, Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Way! Stop by North Birmingham Library every Friday to receive basic assistance for your electronic devices during the holiday season. 

Pratt City Branch Library, 509 Dugan Ave., Birmingham, AL 35214

All Ages Programs


Friday, December 6, 11:00 a.m.

Christmas Movie and Hot Chocolate Bar

Get ready for Christmas by enjoying a fun holiday film and drinking from our hot chocolate bar.




Adult Programs



Wednesday, December 4, 11:30 a.m.

Christmas Crafting with Toilet Paper Rolls

Join us as we use toilet paper rolls to make creative holiday decorations such as bells, stars, and wreaths.


Monday, December 2, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Chair Aerobics

Are you making a New Year's Resolution to get in shape in 2025? Join Smithfield Branch on December 2 for Chair Aerobics. 

Monday, December 2, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Between the Lines

Let your creativity flow as you color "Between the Lines" on an array of holiday coloring sheets! Come join us for coloring and artistic fun for all ages!


                                                    

Tuesday, December 3, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Off the Hook Crochet

Join in the fun. Come learn how to crochet personalized holiday gifts with us. 


Wednesday, December 4, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Movie Mania Christmas Edition

Lights! Camera! Action @ Smithfield Branch! Feast your eyes on this holiday movie classic!  

 Anime-nia

It's time for anime-nia, where we watch anime old and new. Bring your tasty snacks and join us art Smithfield Library. 

Fridays, December 6, 13, 20, 27, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Chill Mode

You think you got what it takes to win? So you think you bad? Come join us for a variety of exciting games, guaranteed fun and laughs!

Friday, December 6,  

Chair Aerobics

Are you making a New Year's Resolution to get in shape in 2025? Join Smithfield Branch for Chair Aerobics. 



Tuesday, December 3, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Southside Spice Club

Do you love to cook? Want to try new flavors and recipes for the holidays? Or maybe you're in a cooking rut and don't know much cooking repertoire. Whether you're a foodie or just interested in trying something new, join the Southside Spice Club on the first Tuesday every month. The kit is free (while supplies last). One kit per family please. 
Disclaimer(s): Attention patrons with food allergies. Please be aware that food present in this program may contain common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat.


Youth

Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 6, 2024


Disguise a Gingerbread Man Contest

Come decorate a gingerbread man as your favorite book character. Contest ends on Friday, December 6. The top three winners will receive a real gingerbread house. 

Author Irealle Sylvas


Wednesday, December 4, 10:00 a.m.

Story Time with Children's Author Irealle Sylvas, author of Eliza Grace Saves Christmas.

Author Irealle Sylvas will read her book, Eliza Grace Saves Christmas.  Join us at Springville Road Library for a Q and A with the author, stories, songs, coloring and more.
    
Adults

Monday, December 2, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Crafts, Conversation, and Community: Poinsettia Ornaments

Make poinsettia ornaments out of pumpkin seeds and navy beans. 

Titusville  Branch Library, 2 6th Ave. SW, Birmingham, AL 35211


Wednesday, December 4, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Titusville Senior Community Resource Day

Senior participants will enjoy interacting with vendors who will provide information and resources available to help them during the holidays such as medical consultations, food distribution, utilities assistance, and other essential services.   


Wednesday, December 4, 10:00 a.m.

Titusville Diaper Resource Day

The Titusville Branch hosts a Diaper Resource Day, providing families in need during the holidays with free diapers and essential baby supplies. This community event aims to support parents and caregivers while fostering connections with local resources. 



Thursday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Titusville Community Resource Day

Patrons who register may receive boxes and non-perishable food items, bringing support and relief to members of the community in need during the holidays.



Friday, December 6, 10:45 a.m.

Senior Exercise Class  

Is your upcoming 2025 New Year's Resolution to get in shape, learn the latest line dances or improve your skills on the dance floor? Then Titusville Branch's popular Friday line dance classes led by Ms. Mary Williams are for you. Participants will enjoy a new experience at the library through exercise - and make new friends on the dance floor every week.



Senior Claws
 
Join us on December 3 as we play Medicare Bingo. 

Thursday, December 5, at 11:00 a.m.

Mary's Chair Aerobics

 Improve your fitness level during the holidays through these fun, free weekly workouts.

Wylam Branch Library, 4300 7th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham, AL 35224

Friday, December 6, 10:00 a.m.

TGIF Crafts

Join us at Wylam Branch and create your every own festive "Diva Wreath" just in time for holiday decorating. Call the library at (205) 785-0349 in advance to register.  

By Roy L. Williams, PR Director|Birmingham Public Library
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