It's National Library Week at the BPL, April 3—9, 2022
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Join the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) for National Library Week and share your love for your local library!
National Library Week is from Sunday, April 3—Saturday, April 9, and the BPL has events planned all week long.
The theme for National Library Week 2022 is "Connect With Your Library." While libraries are often associated with books, the theme this year highlights how libraries are also hubs for technology and bridge technology access gaps, too.
- Monday, April 4: State of America's Library Reports released, including the Top 10 Frequently Challenged Books of 2021
- Tuesday, April 5: National Library Workers Day
- Wednesday, April 6: National Library Outreach Day
- Thursday, April 7: Take Action for Libraries Day (the same day as "A Novel Tasting")
Tune in to the Birmingham City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5, at 9:30 a.m. to see our new executive director of the BPL, Janine Langston, receive a proclamation from Mayor Woodfin, declaring National Library Week in Birmingham.
See what celebrations the BPL has planned this week!
509 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Connect with Your Library through Coloring
Monday, April 4—Saturday, April 8 | All day from 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Connect with Your Library during National Library Week by enjoying Avondale Library's drop-in/take-home coloring stations for patrons of all ages.
Central Library
2100 Park Pl, Birmingham, AL 35203
Food Truck Roundup
Wednesday, April 6 | From 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Food Truck Roundup is back! Join the Central Library to try Cake's Southern Fried Eats, Lemonade Junkeez, and Ways of Eating and Drinking (W.O.E.D.).
All proceeds are allocated to the 2021 Bookmobile Initiative.
A Novel Tasting
Thursday, April 7 | 6:00—8:30 p.m.
Support the Birmingham Public Library with a premier evening tasting wines, craft beers, and locally distilled spirits. There will be live music by Sol Música, food provided by Catering by Kim, and tons of opportunities to win unique prizes.
Tickets are on sale now online and may be purchased at the door as well. This is a tax-deductible ticket purchase.
Five Points West Regional Branch Library
4812 Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35208
Create-A-Bookmark Contest
All month long | All day, 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
The Five Points West Youth Department invites children in grades K—5 to submit their original bookmark design for the 2022 theme "Where Do You Book?" Winning entries from each grade will be reproduced and available at the library for Children's Book Week.
Winners will also be invited to a special reception at the Five Points West Library and receive an Amazon gift card and a set of 25 of their bookmarks. Pick up forms for the contest at Five Points West Library.
2501 31st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35207
Customer Appreciation Day
Tuesday, April 5 | All day from 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
In honor of National Library Week, allow us, the staff of North Birmingham Library to express our appreciation and gratitude for your patronage and support for the North Birmingham Library throughout the years. We will have Grab n Go craft activities available accompanied by light refreshments.
Critical Health Issues for Women: Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope
Friday, April 8 | From 6:30—8:30 p.m.
Join the women of the North Birmingham and Inglenook communities as Dr. LaShaundra Thedforf-Adley discuss the effects of diabetes in women. Call North Birmingham Branch Library at 205-226-4025 to register. Registration is required. Sponsored by Community Foundation For a Greater Birmingham Grant.
Smithfield Branch Library
1 18th Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204
Between the Lines: "We Love our Library"
Monday, April 4 | From 2:00—5:00 p.m.
Join Smithfield Branch Library for their weekly afternoon coloring session. This one is themed "We Love Our Library" for National Library Week!
Page Pals hosted by COB—DYS
Monday, April 4 | From 4:00—5:00 p.m.
Page Pals is a reading-based incentive program hosted by the City of Birmingham Division of Youth Services to help produce more effective student readers both inside and outside the classroom.
Visit the Smithfield Branch on Mondays to build your skills with Page Pals.
Storytime Movie Matinee
Tuesday, April 5 | Starts at 12:00 p.m.
Smithfield Library is showing a classic! In this storytime movie matinee, meet librarians Theo and Cleo and their cubs, Lionel and Leona, as they share the importance of reading...did we forget to mention that these librarians are lions?
"We Love Our Library": Pin Making
Wednesday, April 6 | From 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Stop by Smithfield Library to pick up your Grab-n-Go crafting kit to make your own "We Love Our Library" pins. Show off your library pride with a unique pin you make yourself.
Get your kit while supplies last.
Anime-nia
Thursday, April 7 | From 3:30—5:00 p.m.
Join your local library staff for an anime movie for fun for all ages to watch!
Chill Mode
Friday, April 8 | From 3:30—5:00 p.m.
Stop by the Smithfield Library, enjoy a game, and chill with the staff!
Springville Road Regional Branch Library
1224 Old Springville Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215
Springville Road Library is offering a spirit week with different dress-up days as well as programs.
I Love My Library
Monday, April 4—Saturday, April 9 | All day from 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Celebrate National Library week by telling Springville Road staff why you love your library by writing it on a heart and adding it to their wall of hearts. Springville Road Library loves serving their patrons!
Don't forget to pick up your "I love my library" keychain and a $5 off fines coupon while supplies last.
Murder at the Library
Monday, April 4—Saturday, April 9 | All day from 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
A murder has been committed at the library! Come pick up your mystery packet, search the library for clues, and guess the identity of the murderer by Saturday, April 9.
Correct guesses will be entered in a prize drawing and there will be a wall of super sleuths. Stay tuned for daily hints if you get stuck on a clue!
Springville Road Library Tiny Art Show
Monday, April 4—Friday, April 15 | Pick up your art kit while supplies last
This Tiny Art Show is for children ages 12 and under! Stop by the Springville Road Library to pick up your tiny art kit between Monday, April 4—Friday, April 15 while supplies last. Kits include a tiny canvas, paintbrush, paint, and a color mixing chart.
Patrons can use the paint provided or their own, and mixed media may be used as long as it fits on the canvas. Return your art and the entry form by Monday, April 25 to be entered in the show.
Meet the Dino-Librarian for National Library Week
Monday, April 4 | From 3:00—5:00 p.m.
Visit Springville Road Library's very own Dino-Librarian. Patrons can talk with and take pictures with the resident dinosaur-librarian.
Dress Up Like Your Favorite Librarian
Tuesday, April 5 | All day from 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Springville Road staff will dress up "like a librarian" for the day. Children can come in and learn some of the tasks that a librarian does and will try their hand at it!
Honor ROY G BIV Day
Wednesday, April 6 | All day from 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Who is ROY G BIV? Pick a color of the rainbow and dress up in that color. Children can also submit their own bookmark design for the bookmark contest.
The winning design will be made into a bookmark that will be passed out at Springville Road Library this summer!
Celebrate Your Favorite Book Character!
Thursday, April 7 | All day from 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Library staff will dress up as their favorite book character—patrons can, too! Children will also get to play rounds at the Library Mini Golf course.
Love Your Library Day
Friday, April 8 | All day from 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Show your love for the library on Friday by wearing the color red and your goofiest socks! Children can participate in a library obstacle course—everyone is a winner!
Titusville Branch Library
2 6th Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
Titusville Adults Arts and Crafts and Games
Tuesday, April 5 | From 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Adults feel free to come and see what the Arts and Crafts, Coloring Crafts, and Puzzles and Games are all about. Requirements: Come with a spirit to have fun and engage with the community neighbors.
Senior Resource Day
Wednesday, April 6 | From 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
UAB Mobile Wellness partners with the Titusville Library for Senior Resource Day. Visit the Titusville Library to grab needed pantry staples and fresh produce at an affordable price from the Mobile Market.
Book Club Meeting: Personal Librarian
Wednesday, April 6
Meet at the Titusville Library for book club to discuss the Personal Librarian.
Free Diaper Giveaway with Bundles of Hope
Thursday, April 7 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Bundles of Hope is collaborating with the Titusville Library to pass out free diapers. You must register to receive diapers. Call 205-322-1140 for more information.
Community Food Giveaway
Thursday, April 7 | From 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Community Care Network is partnering with the Titusville Library to give away needed pantry staples. You must register to receive food. Call 205-322-1140 for more information.
West End Branch Library
1348 Tuscaloosa Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
Book Bundles
All month long | All day from 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Stop by the library to check out a book bundle! Book bundles are built with a specific theme and are a great deal for everyone.
Visit the Jefferson County Library Cooperative (JCLC) website to get your five dollars off coupon for overdue fines!
Follow the BPL on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and the JCLC on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more library appreciation content!
By Cheyenne Trujillo | Library Assistant Ⅲ, Public Relations
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