Birmingham Public Library Blog

One of the highlights of the Birmingham Public Library’s annual spring fundraiser is the silent auction. Curious about what will be up for bidding? Here's a sneak peek at some of the fabulous items that await guests at this year’s A Novel Tasting . A Novel Tasting will take place from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. at the Central Library downtown. It will be preceded by a VIP reception from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. If you haven’t yet purchased tickets, please visit Eventbrite today! 18-karat white gold and diamond earrings Looking for an elegant gift for a loved one? Need jewels to complement an outfit for a special occasion? This exquisite pair of earrings is generously donated by Levy’s Fine Jewelry , a cornerstone of antique, vintage, and contemporary bijoux in downtown Birmingham. Each of these beautiful hugger-style earrings is crafted of 18-karat white gold and adorned with eight diamonds. Amy Peterson: City Color , oil on board, 16" x 16" Are you a collector of fine art? Would y...

Dodd Allee, Passport Acceptance Agent at the Central Library, assists a patron.  For more than 40 years I have tried to find ways to satisfy my heart’s desire to help people. As a young child and youth I discovered that, for me, the greatest satisfaction was achieved by helping others. My life has been a constant quest to find ways of assisting others and providing the best customer service experience possible. I want people to know that they are important, have value and worth, and are seen.  When I applied to be a Passport Acceptance Agent and Notary Public for the Citizen Services desk at the Central Branch of the Birmingham Public Library, I had no idea how wonderfully satisfying the work would be!  All day long I spend my time assisting people from all walks of life. Whether it be helping patrons discover the freedom of world travel by accepting passport applications, or notarizing marriage certificates and other affidavits the library allows, my desire is satisfied ...