Birmingham Public Library Blog

Irasema Quezada - Memory of a Milagro,  linen and cotton pulp, indigo dye The Birmingham Public Library celebrates  National Hispanic Heritage Month with an exhibition by artist  Irasema Quezada . Quezada’s installation, Simbolos de Duelo: Expressions of Love Through Mourning , will be on view in the Central Library's newly renovated Lobby Gallery from Friday, September 19 , through Friday, December 5 . Simbolos de Duelo: Expressions of Love Through Mourning is a tribute to Quezada’s Mexican grandmother and the strong influence she had on the artist’s life. The exhibition features boxes, paintings, screen prints, and handmade paper, with a significant reliance on the use of textiles. Together, the works make a strong statement about the survival, endurance, and continuity of Mexican culture.   An opening reception for Quezada and her show will take place on Friday, September 26 , from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Lobby Gallery . Both the exhibition and reception ...

Explore What's Happening at BPL September 15-19, 2025 The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) continues to offer exciting programs that go way beyond books. With 18 locations across the city, there’s always something to learn, discover, or enjoy for patrons of all ages, activities that reflect our mission to provide lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and community enjoyment. This week’s Beyond Books spotlight includes a weeklong Papel Picado craft celebration at Southside Branch for Hispanic Heritage Month, a fun line dance class at North Birmingham Regional Library, a free online Fund My Business workshop, and two chair aerobics classes to keep you moving at West End and Five Points West. Here’s your guide to this week’s featured programs, happening Monday through Friday. 📅 Weekly Highlights | September 15–19 Papel Picado Craft Week 📍 Southside Branch Library 🗓️ Monday, September 15 – Friday, September 19, during library hours, 9:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Families can create a...

  East Ensley Branch Library 60th Anniversary Ceremony 📅  When:  Friday, September 12, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍  Where:  900 14th St., Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218-1206 📞  Phone:  (205) 787-1928 East Ensley Branch Library Celebrates 60 Years of Service The Birmingham Public Library is proud to celebrate a special milestone: the 60th anniversary of the East Ensley Branch Library. The community is invited to join us at East Ensley Branch on Friday, September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a birthday celebration honoring six decades of history, service, and community impact. A Legacy of Learning and Community When the East Ensley Branch Library opened its doors in  1965 , it was built to serve students at Moore Elementary School, Councill Elementary School, Western-Olin High School, and the surrounding neighborhood. Though   Councill and Moore Elementary have since closed, and Western-Olin High is now known as Ja...