Birmingham Public Library Hosting Nearly 70 Free Programs & Activities During 2025 Spring Break March 24-28
The Birmingham Public Library is hosting 69 activities and programs for families of all ages next week at library locations across the City of Birmingham.
Spring Break Week events include:
• Spring Break movies at Springville Road Regional, Smithfield and Southside Libraries
• “Who Done It” program at Titusville Branch Library (Tuesday) and a line dance class for seniors on Friday
• Lunch and Learn with Chef Polly a free cooking demo at Central Library on Tuesday, March 25
• Experimental Wednesday, a mini science experiment program at East Ensley Branch Library
• Southside Spice Club and a Women’s History Month Scavenger Hunt at Southside Branch Library
• Three free art exhibits at the Central Library downtown
• Empowering Women Self-Care kits available at Smithfield Branch Library
• Crochet classes at North Birmingham Regional Library and West End Branch Library
• Pop-in-Play (PiP) interactive playtime for lap sitters and teetertotters at Avondale Regional Library on Tuesday
• Dance along to Just Dance videos on YouTube at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at North Avondale Branch Library.
• Dr. Seuss Read Across America: Storytime on the Go at Powderly Branch Library at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26
• Environmental Hip Hop Presentation Shaheed & DJ Supreme/Black Warrior River Keepers Partnership, at Springville Road Regional Library at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 26
Here is a full list to choose from, listed by day from Monday, March 24, through Saturday, March 29:
Monday, March 24 Through Saturday, March 29
Do you love art? Drop by the Central Library, 2100 Park Place in downtown Birmingham, during library hours to check out three free art exhibitions, "Art with Spin: Sculptures" by Corinne Cox, "Art on the Inside", and "Issues": New Paintings by Jourdan Truth McGowan.
There will be reception honoring the sculptress Corinne Cox and the artists whose work is featured in "Art on the Inside" this Saturday, March 22, from 3:00 to 5:00 in the First Floor Gallery. The Art for Everyone exhibition series is made possible by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL.
"Art with Spin": Sculptures by Corinne Cox, First Floor Lobby Gallery
Art with Spin is an exhibition of whimsical, raku-fired sculptures made by ceramist Corinne Cox. Some of the featured pieces include depictions of imaginary creatures perched in open books and sculptures of what Cox calls a “spinning head” topped with fantastical objects and animals.
"Issues": New Paintings by Jourdan Truth McGowan
"Issues" is a series of large-scale canvases inspired by covers of iconic magazines. Artist Jourdan Truth McGowan's thought-provoking reinterpretations of the covers are bold commentaries on culture, politics, and religion. His paintings invite viewers to engage in meaningful reflection and dialogue on the pressing challenges of our time.
"Art on the Inside": A Collection From the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project
"Art on the Inside" is an exhibition of recent works by students who have participated in the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project at Auburn University. Founded with the knowledge that creativity is an essential trait of humanity, APAEP works to create spaces where currently and formerly incarcerated individuals can practice meaningful engagement with the arts and develop their own artistic voices.
Monday, March 24 Through Friday, March 28
Southside Spice Club
Do you love to cook? Do you like to try new flavors and recipes? OR maybe you are in a cooking rut and don't know how to start expanding your cooking repertoire Whether you're a foodie or just interested in trying something new Southside Spice Club is for you! Pick up a new spice kit beginning on the first Tuesday of each month. Each kit will include a pre-portioned spice, a regional/historical background of the spice, 2 recipe cards featuring the monthly spice and book recommendations to find more recipes with the featured spice. Explore these great flavors with us! This kit is free (while supplies last) and open to the public. One kit per family please.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Daily Through Friday Woodlawn Branch Library Free Tax Prep
AARP will be filing taxes for you. Please call 205-595-2001 to make an appointment.
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Daily Monday Through Friday, Titusville Branch Library "Whodunit?!"
"One of these dinner party guests has broken a priceless vase, but no one will fess up! Can you follow the clues and guess “whodunit”?"
Titusville library will provide a small visual puzzle display and provide a small prize for patrons who solve the puzzle. This program provides an opportunity for intellectual engagement.
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Daily Through Friday Southside Branch Library, Women's History Scavenger Hunt
This interactive program introduce you to authors familiar and unfamiliar. Scan QR codes throughout the library to discover clues that will lead you to amazing women authors and their masterpieces.
Monday, March 24
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. North Birmingham Regional Branch Library, "Crochet Mafia"
Chat with fellow crafters, or learn how to get started with crocheting!
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Smithfield Branch Library
Empowering Women Self-Care Kit
Come pick up a Self-Care kit for women in honor of Women's History Month.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Spring Break Activities
Join us for a movie!
Party with a purpose! Titusville Branch will color the library purple and have staff wear purple to support equality. Events will include games, giveaways, and snacks.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Crafts, Conversation, and Community
Gather together to learn how to make a craft and enjoy good conversation!
2 – 5pm
Smithfield Branch Library
Between the Lines
Monday afternoon coloring activity.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Spring Break Activities
Big & Tiny Board Games
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. North Avondale Branch Library
Coding Club
Join us as we learn to code, build a mobile app, and develop our own Artificial Intelligence project. We will also play fun games on Code.org and Scratch.com.
Tuesday, March 25
All Day, North Birmingham Regional Branch Library
Tuesday Crafternoon
A themed craft kit will be available each Tuesday. Craft kits available while supplies last.
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Inglenook Branch Library
Believe it or Not: BHM Edition
Answer trivia throughout the month for a chance to win!
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Southside Branch Library
Women's History Scavenger Hunt
This interactive program introduce you to authors familiar and unfamiliar. Scan QR codes throughout the library to discover clues that will lead you to amazing women authors and their masterpieces.
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Join us at East Ensley Branch to learn how to weave baskets made from reeds.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Smithfield Branch Library Save First Tax Prep
Income-based tax prep.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Avondale Regional Branch Library 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.
Celebrate National Nutrition Month at the Birmingham Public Library! Chef Polly King of Full Plate LLC will demonstrate how to prepare a healthy meal and then serve the meal to the attendees. Please reserve a spot by emailing BPL staff member, Jim Murray at: jim.murray@cobpl.org
Join the Southside Film Club and let's talk about movies dealing with Women's History, lives and culture. Let's Celebrate The Powerful Women in Film.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Springville Road Regional Branch Library Wiggly Worm Program
Spring Break Activity: Wiggly Worms/Conservation & Composting.
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. North Avondale Branch Library Beyblade and Lego Club
Join us as we unite with our Beyblade friends in epic free play and tournament battles. In 3, 2, 1, Let it Rip! Also, join us as we build and create fun projects with Legos.
4:00 p.m., East Ensley Branch Library - Jewelry Making Class
Join us at East Ensley Branch and learn how to make your own wearable masterpieces - from bracelets to earrings!
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Southside Branch Library
Celebrating Women
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Inglenook Branch Library, "Story Time"
Join us for an afterschool story time with crafts, stories and snacks. All ages welcome!
Wednesday, March 26
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. North Birmingham Regional Branch Library
Slide City: Chair Aerobics
Slide City
Chair Aerobics is for people who would like to ease their way back into exercising while in a community and motivational environment.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. North Birmingham Regional Library Adventures in Storyland with Miss Pamela
Join Miss Pamela for an adventure with stories, songs, and a make-and-take craft. Registration required.
Sign up by clicking here
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. North Birmingham Regional Library, Community Stress Support
Connect with others to discuss ways to alleviate the day-to-day stresses of life.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Powderly Branch Library, Dr. Seuss Read Across America: Storytime on the Go
Join us for a Seuss-tastic adventure as we bring storytime, music, dance, and interactive activities to local daycares! Celebrate the magic of reading with Dr. Seuss classics, silly songs, and movement-filled fun.
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Family Storytime
Our storytime is open to children of all ages, geared toward preschool children. We offer songs, dances, and extension activities after storytime! Join us on Wednesdays @ 10am.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Smithfield Branch Library Save First Tax Prep
Income-based tax prep from Save First.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. West End Branch Library West End Crocheters
Learn to crochet while enjoying the company of others.
10:30 – 11:30 am Five Points West Regional Library Chair Yoga with Ms. Sanovia
Join us for Chair Yoga with Sanovia Muhammed
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Springville Road Regional Library, Environmental Hip Hop Presentation Shaheed & DJ Supreme/Black Warrior River Keepers
Partnership
Spring Break Environmental Hip Hop Presentation with Shaheed & DJ Supreme and the Black Warrior River Keepers
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. North Avondale Branch Library Dance Club
Come join the fun, as we dance. We will dance along to Just Dance videos on YouTube.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Titusville Branch Library Dragonfly Quick-Craft
Make a colorful dragonfly with this quick and easy craft! This quick craft program offers an opportunity to express creativity and exercise fine motor skills with a simple and easy craft.
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Smithfield Branch Library, "I AM WOMAN Movie Series"
Women's History Month Movie Series
4:00 p.m., East Ensley Branch Library, Experimental Wednesdays
Join us for a fun, mini-science activity. For details, call East Ensley Branch at (205) 787-1928.
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. East Ensley Branch Library, "Experimental Wednesday"
Participate in a mini science experiment as we learn more about a new science topic.
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. East Ensley Branch Library
Pi Day Program
Stop by East Ensley Library and create a craft to celebrate Pi Day! - East Ensley Branch hosted a similar Pi Day Program on March 14.
Thursday, March 27
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Inglenook Branch Library
Believe it or Not: BHM Edition
Answer trivia throughout the month for a chance to win!
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. West End Branch Library
Income Tax Preparation with AARP
AARP to offer free tax prep services every Thursday at the West End Library. Call the library for an appointment at 205-226-4089.
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Titusville Branch Library
Whodunit?!
"One of these dinner party guests has broken a priceless vase, but no one will fess up! Can you follow the clues and guess “whodunit”?" Titusville library will provide a small visual puzzle display and provide a small prize for patrons who solve the puzzle.
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Southside Branch Library
Women's History Scavenger Hunt
This interactive program introduce you to authors familiar and unfamiliar. Scan QR codes throughout the library to discover clues that will lead you to amazing women authors and their masterpieces.
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. North Birmingham Regional Branch Library Slide City: Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is for people who would like to ease their way back into exercising while in a community and motivational environment.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. West End Branch Library
Mary's Chair Aerobics
Improve your fitness level with fun, free, weekly workouts.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Avondale Regional Branch Library
Time for Tales
Join Ms. Cas for a morning of action packed preschool and early elementary fun. Groups are welcome but registration is required.
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. West End Branch Library
Chess for Kids
Learn how to play the game of chess. Practice with your friends.
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. North Avondale Branch Library March Madness Activity
Join the fun, as we design basketball catapults and launch them into basketball goals. Afterwards, we will color our own jerseys of our favorite basketball team.
Thursday, March 27 | 3:30 – 4:30pm Smithfield Branch Library
Anime-nia
Anime for kids of all ages to watch
Thursday, March 27 | 4 – 5pmInglenook Branch Library
Plant a Seed
Plant an herb garden and learn gardening basics.
10:30 – 11:30 am Titusville Branch Library Trivia: Women's History Month
Titusville Branch will host a trivia event to celebrate women's achievements, focusing on local history. This program offers an opportunity to socialize and addresses the need to observe and honor history.
Friday, March 28
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. North Birmingham Regional Branch Library
Slide City: Chair Aerobics
Slide City Chair Aerobics is for people who would like to ease their way back into exercising while in a community and motivational environment.
10:00 -11:30 a.m. Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Spring Break Movie
Program
Movie is Rio.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. North Birmingham Regional Branch Library
The Morning Line Up
Let's get the mornings started with a little line dancing! Join us and learn the latest line dances in the morning!
10:45 a.m. - Senior Fitness at Titusville Library With Instructor Tracy L. Williams
Work out with easy-to-follow line dances led by instructor Tracey L. Williams. All levels welcome. No experience necessary.
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1:00 p.m., East Ensley Branch Library - The East Ensley Book Club
The East Ensley Book Club will gather for an interest meeting. If you desire to participate, please join us. For details, call (205) 787-1928.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Spring Break Movie Program
Movie is Rio 2.
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. North Birmingham Regional Branch Library
Device Drop-In
Patrons bring in their personal electronic devices for basic technology assistance.
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. West End Branch Library Friday Movie Matinee
Enjoy a movie and a snack.
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Smithfield Branch Library
Chill Mode
Stop by, enjoy a game, and chill with us.
Saturday, March 29
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Central Library, Auditorium, "The Place of Gender in U.S. Politics"
Since the 1970s In this talk, Dr. Natasha Zaretsky traces the historical roots of the political right’s current preoccupation with gender and sexuality. The talk explores the gender and sexual politics of the early 1970s in order to contextualize the centrality of gender to our current political moment.
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