Beyond Books: Fun Things Happening at BPL June 2-6
The Birmingham Public Library has 17 locations across the city, offering fun activities and fascinating programs every week for patrons of all ages—from kids to senior citizens.
Throughout June and July, BPL locations will host more than 200 free Summer Reading programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Visit any BPL location to sign up.
👉 To view the full list of Summer Reading programs by location, visit BPL Summer Reading.
📅 Highlights This Week at BPL (Monday–Friday, June 2-6)
McWane Science Center: Partners in Science – Smithfield Branch Library
📅 Tuesday, June 3 | 🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
đź“Ť Address: 18th Ave. West, Birmingham, AL 35204
đź“ž Phone: (205) 324-8428
đź”— Facebook: Smithfield Branch Library Facebook
Science is a team effort! Learn how collaboration helps scientists solve major challenges—from global pandemics to space station operations.
Recipe Demo with Chef Murphree – Five Points West Library
📅 Wednesday, June 4 | 🕦 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
đź“Ť Address: 4812 Avenue W, Birmingham, AL 35208
đź“ž Phone: (205) 226-4013
đź”— Facebook: Five Points West Library Facebook
Join Chef Murphree of Arlington House for a free live cooking demonstration.
House of Healing – Springville Road Regional Library
đź“… Wednesday, June 4 | đź•‘ 2:00 p.m.
đź“Ť Address: 1224 Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215
đź“ž Phone: (205) 226-4081
đź”— Facebook: Springville Road Library Facebook
Discover the concept of house healing with Jason Kirby of Elysium House Healing. Learn how to create a harmonious home environment that supports your well-being—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Titusville Community Resource Day – Titusville Branch Library
📅 Thursday, June 5 | 🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
đź“Ť Address: 2 6th Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
đź“ž Phone: (205) 322-1140
đź”— Facebook: Titusville Branch Library
Register to receive free boxes of non-perishable food items. Advance registration is required.
Bards & Brews Open Mic – East Village Arts
📅 Friday, June 6 | 🕡 6:30 p.m.
đź“Ť Location: East Village Arts, 7611 First Ave. North, Birmingham, AL 35206
🎟 Admission: Free and open to the public (ages 18+). Must be 21+ to drink alcohol.
📱 Follow us: Bards & Brews on Facebook
Join us for BPL’s Bards & Brews Open Mic at East Village Arts, a nonprofit artist collective in the East Lake community. This special event honors the late Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins, longtime Bards & Brews emcee and beloved Birmingham arts advocate.
🎤 Emcee: Thed Weller
🎹 Live Music: Marlon Spears
Written by Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Director – Birmingham Public Library
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