Beyond Books: Fun Things Happening at BPL June 9-13

Pratt City Branch Library is hosting a free pottery class
on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 led by Lydia Walker of the Birmingham Museum of Art.

The Birmingham Public Library has 17 locations across the city, offering fun activities and fascinating programs every week for patrons of all ages—from kids to senior citizens.

Throughout June and July, BPL locations will host more than 200 free Summer Reading programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Visit any BPL location to sign up.
👉 To view the full list of Summer Reading programs by location, visit BPL Summer Reading.

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📅 Highlights This Week at BPL (Monday–Friday, June 9-13)

• Live Animal Show - Inglenook Branch Library

📅 Tuesday, June 10 | 🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Address: 4100 8th Terrace North, Birmingham, AL 35204
📞 Phone: (205) 849-8739
🔗 Facebook: Inglenook Branch Library 

Join the Science Lady for a slithering and scaly good time. You'll meet live animals and learn all about them.

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• Pottery Class with Birmingham Museum of Arts - Pratt City Branch Library

📅 Tuesday, June10 | 🕦 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
📍 Address: 509 Dugan Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35214
📞 Phone: (205) 791-4991
🔗 Facebook: Pratt City Branch Library 

Join Lydia Walker of the Birmingham Museum of Art to learn the art of pottery making.

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• Community Stress Support – North Birmingham Regional Library

📅 Wednesday, June 11 | 🕑 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
📍 Address: 2501 31st Ave. North, Birmingham, AL 35207
📞 Phone: (205) 226-4025
🔗 Facebook: North Birmingham Regional Library 

Connect with others to discuss ways to alleviate the day-to-day stresses of life.

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• Time for Tales - Avondale Regional Library

📅 Thursday, June 12 | 🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Address: 509 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
📞 Phone: (205) 226-4000
🔗 Facebook: Avondale Regional Library

It's time for tales! Join Ms. Cas for a wonderful morning of preschool story time filled with music, stories and fun-galore! Groups welcome. 24-hour advance registration is required.

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•  Tommy Johns Presents Pigments of Your Imagination - Powderly Branch Library 

📅 Friday, June 13| 🕡 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location:  3301 Jefferson Ave. SW, Birmingham, AL 35221
🔗 Facebook: Powderly Branch Library

Get ready for laughter, amazement, and a splash of amazement! Join Magician Tommy Johns  at Powderly Branch for Pigments of Imagination, a fast-paced  magic show that entertains while emphasizing the importance of reading. Perfect for families and children of all ages, this high-energy performance blends comedy, creativity and literacy into one unforgettable experience.

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 • Friday Flicks - Woodlawn Branch Library

📅 Friday, June 13| 🕡 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
📍 Location:  5701 First Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35212
🔗 Facebook: Woodlawn Branch Library

Kick back, relax and enjoy a movie with us at Woodlawn Branch every Friday. Free popcorn provided. 

Written by Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Director - Birmingham Public Library