Free, Fun, and Family-Friendly: Winter Break Activities at Birmingham Public Library
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Free, Fun, and Family-Friendly: Winter Break Activities at Birmingham Public Library
Hey Birmingham-area parents!
Looking for free and easy ways to keep the kids busy during Winter Break
(mid-December to early January)? The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) has plenty
of activities for kids of all ages, as well as programs for adults. Along with
great books, you’ll find free programs, crafts, story times, video games, board
games, and a huge Library of Things collection to check out.
Here’s your guide to winter break fun across BPL locations:
Holiday Movies
Christmas Movie Mania
Wednesdays, Dec. 10, 17 and 31 |
10 AM-12 PM| Smithfield Branch Library
Christmas Theme Movie Showing
Holiday Storytime
Family Story Time
Wednesday, Dec. 17|10–11:30 AM|Springville Road Regional
Branch Library
Come to the Springville Road Library to hear great stories,
dance, and try fun crafts.
Story Time
Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 4–5 PM | Inglenook Branch Library
New Year’s Eve stories with crafts, and snacks for the little ones.
Explore the Library of Things (Free to Borrow!)
Our Library of Things has many items perfect for family
downtime during the holiday. We have board games, video games, binoculars,
telescopes, and more.
Browse the full collection here:
https://jeffa.na.iiivega.com/search?query=library%20of%20things&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Holiday Crafts for All Ages
Coffee, Conversation & Community
Monday, Dec. 22 | 11 AM–1 PM | Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Relax with fellow adults while making a new craft. Materials included.
Jewelry Making Workshop
Thursday, Dec. 18 | 1–2 PM | East Ensley Branch Library
Create your own wearable masterpiece.
Crochet Mafia
Monday, Dec. 22 & 29| 10–11 AM | North Birmingham Regional Branch Library
Crochet and chat while making new friends. No experience necessary!
West End Crafters
Wednesdays, Dec. 17 & 31 | 11 AM–12 PM | West End Branch Library
Learn new crochet patterns with fellow crafters.
Board Games for the Entire Family
Don’t stop at Monopoly; check out dozens of board games
through the Library of Things.
Search by clicking here: library
of things board games | Public Libraries in Jefferson County
Community Bingo
Thursday, Dec. 18 | 11 AM–12 PM | West End Branch Library
Chess for Kids
Thursday, Dec. 18 | 3–4 PM | West End
BranchLibrary
Dreidel for Hanukkah (Grab-N-Go Kit)
Throughout December at Southside Branch. Kids can decorate their own
dreidel and learn the traditional game.
Borrow Video Games
Want to play MarioKart? Just Dance? You can check them and other video games out at BPL.
Browse the catalog: library
of things video games | Public Libraries in Jefferson County
Free Line Dance Classes
Move It Mondays: Line Dance
Monday, Dec 22 | 10–11 AM | Pratt City Branch Library
Learn fun routines with instructor Lucretia, ending with a grand
performance.
Senior Fitness Class with Tracy L. Williams
Fridays, Dec 12 & 19| 10:45 AM–11:45 AM | Titusville Branch Library
Have you ever wanted to learn the latest line dances or
improve your skills on the dance floor? Join Titusville Branch’s popular Friday
line dance classes led by Tracy L. Williams! No experience necessary.
Chair Yoga (Multiple Locations)
Stay active during the holidays with gentle chair yoga at
Five Points West, North Birmingham, Avondale, West End, and Woodlawn Branches.
See full schedule: www.cobpl.org/calendar
Gift Wrapping
Jar of Hope (Gift Wrapping Workshop)
Fridays, Dec 19 & Dec 26 | 11 AM–1 PM | East Ensley Branch Library
Visit East Ensley Library for a gift-wrapping workshop that will help you learn how to wrap gifts or teach you new wrapping techniques.
Gift-Wrapping Party
Friday, Dec 19 | 10 AM–12 PM | Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Join us for a fun time wrapping gifts together! All materials provided
Special Holiday Activities
Kwanzaa Calendar (Grab-N-Go)
All December | Southside Branch Library
Create an interactive Kwanzaa countdown calendar.
Candy Cane Craft
Monday, Dec 15| 3-4 PM| West End Branch Library
Stop by West End Branch to make a holiday craft using candy canes.
It’s Christmas All Day! – East Ensley Branch Library
Friday, Dec 19 | 10 AM–5:30 PM
Storytime & pancakes for little ones, plus games, karaoke, and crafts
for all ages.
Jingle & Mingle Open House
Friday, December 19|4:30–6 PM| North Birmingham Regional
Branch Library
Enjoy Christmas-inspired activities at each library
department, plus hot cocoa and refreshments as we celebrate the holidays with
community patrons.
Christmas Tree Decoration Station
All December long during library hours| Titusville Branch Library
Decorate your own Christmas tree at our kids' Decoration Station using markers, crayons, and colored pencils! Show us your artwork and we may hang it up on our wall!
Free Art Exhibits at Central Library
Toni Toney – Chalk Dreams Outside the Lines, 1st Floor Gallery
Through January 23, 2026
Cindy Free - Volumes in Bronze: A Sculptor’s Library
of Moments, Lobby Gallery
December 12 Through Feb 27, 2026
Note: There will be an opening reception for Cindy Free's art show on December 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Central Library, 1st Floor.
Written by Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Specialist –
Birmingham Public Library
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