Birmingham Public Library Blog

The Birmingham Public Library and the Friends Foundation of BPL are excited to announce the fourth annual A Novel Tasting . This  fun event is set to take place on Thursday, April 17, from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. at downtown’s Central Library . It will be preceded by a VIP reception from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tickets to A Novel Tasting   go on sale tomorrow, Saturday, February 1. The first 50 people to purchase a ticket will receive an  early-bird discount. General admission and VIP tickets will be available for 20% off for a limited time only , so get yours today!  To purchase a ticket, v isit   Eventbrite  and e nter the promo code  ANT2025 . Guests at A Novel Tasting will enjoy live music, a silent auction, complimentary drinks, catered food, and BPL’s signature tasting of wine, beer, and spirits. VIP guests will be treated to Champagne, fancy hors-d’oeuvres, unlimited drinks, and VIP goodies. Participation in  A Novel Tasting  will help t...

  The Birmingham Public Library PR Department is doing spotlights on Black History Month programs happening at our libraries across the city during February.  Our second spotlight is on  Southside Branch Library,  118 11th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205. Phone (205) 933-7776 Black History Month 2025 at  Southside Branch Library  will celebrate the impact of labor – free, unfree, skilled, unskilled - from African Americans. Here is a listing of activities and programs happening throughout February at the Southside Branch:  •  An interactive (QR Code) display that allows you to learn about African American artists whose works captured the story of Black life in America . (All month long)   *  Reel Deal: Black History at the Movies,  Wednesday, February 12, 1:00 p.m. Join the Southside Film Club and let's chat up popular movies highlighting Black culture. This is an opportunity to enlighten the rich African-American culture t...

The Birmingham Public Library PR Department is doing branch spotlights on Black History Month programs happening at our libraries across the city during February.  Our first feature is on the Central Library in downtown Birmingham, which is kicking off nearly 70 Black History Month programs happening at BPL throughout February by holding the 2025 Black Heritage Fair from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. this Saturday, February 1. This annual event is sponsored by the Birmingham African American Genealogy Group, Inc. , which meets monthly at the Central Library and uses resources from BPL's Southern History Department to help members do genealogy research.  Learn more about Black History Month programs happening at the Central Library below. Central Library, 2100 Park Place,  Ph (205) 226-3600 Saturday, February 1, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 2025 Black Heritage Fair The Birmingham African American Genealogy Group,  which meets every third Saturday at the Central Library downtow...

Want to boost your knowledge of Black History and enjoy fun, free events with friends and family?  The Birmingham Public Library is hosting dozens of free Black History Month programs at libraries across the city throughout February. Combined, 15 BPL locations are hosting 70 programs, including several happening every week starting this Saturday, February 1.  Are you interested in learning how to trace your ancestral tree dating back to Africa?   BPL’s Southern History Department is hosting a free workshop, DNA Testing for African Ethnicities, in the Central Library on Wednesday, February 19.  Do you know what fiber art is? Join Powderly Branch Library on  Tuesday, February 4, for a " Create Your Own Fiber Portrait  Showcasing Artist Bisa Butler."  Do you want to learn more about amazing African American inventors?   I nglenook Library’s “Steam Explorers” program on February 20 will introduce elementary aged children and others to these famous ...