2025 Summer Reading Spotlight: Smithfield Branch Library


Throughout June and July, 17 BPL locations across the city will host more than 200 free Summer Reading programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Registration for Summer Reading is available at any BPL location.

To see the full list of Summer Reading programs by location, click here

📍 Spotlight: Smithfield Branch Library

Address: 1 8th Avenue W, Birmingham, AL 35204
Phone: (205) 324-8428
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Movie Mania: Color Our World

 📅 Date/Time: Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Join Smithfield Branch's movie-thon each Wednesday at noon in June and July. Snacks served.

Anime-nia

📅 Date/Time: Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

This Smithfield Branch program presents anime for kids of all ages to watch weekly this summer. 

Chill Mode

📅 Date/Time: Fridays, June 27, July 11, 18, 26 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Gaming activities for kids of all ages.

Between the Lines

📅 Date/Time: Mondays, June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join Smithfield Branch for this weekly coloring activity. 
 

Independent Me: Collage Design

📅 Date/Time: Monday, June 30 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join Smithfield Branch's collage-making program. 
 

Off the Hook Crochet

📅 Date/Time: Mondays, June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10:00 AM –12:00 PM

Want to learn to crochet? Join Smithfield Branch for this weekly craft activity. 


Ask An Attorney

📅 Date/Time: Tuesday, July 15| 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Attorneys from the Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham Group will be on hand to answer legal questions.
 

Free to Shop Mobile Store

📅 Date/Time: Wednesday, July 16 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This joint venture between Smithfield Branch and Be Kind Birmingham provides clothing, toiletries, etc.

Color Your World Grab-n-Go Crafts

📅 Date/Time:  Monday- Friday July 21-25 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Join Smithfield Branch in our reading area for this artistic fun for all ages.

Written by Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Director - Birmingham Public Library 



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