Get Into the Holiday Spirit at the Central Library Winter Open House on December 16

What: Central Library Winter Open House
When: Tuesday, December 16, 12–2 PM
Where: Birmingham Public Library, 200 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203

Looking for a fun, festive way to celebrate the holiday season in downtown Birmingham? Join us at the Central Library for our Winter Open House on Tuesday, December 16, from Noon to 2:00 PM.

Enjoy a magical afternoon featuring live musical performances, hands-on holiday crafts, and complimentary seasonal treats, including cookies, hot cocoa and eggnog. This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages and is the perfect way to add a little holiday cheer to your day.

To explore more holiday programs happening across the Birmingham Public Library system, visit our online calendar  or click here .

Also on Tuesday, December 16, a new bronze sculpture of the Sugar Plum Fairy, a character from “The Nutcracker Ballet,” will be unveiled at the Birmingham Public Library (BPL). It will be revealed at the opening reception of artist Cindy Free’s exhibition, Volumes in Bronze: A Sculptor’s Library of Moments. The reception will take place in the Lobby Gallery at the Central Library at 2:00 p.m., immediately following BPL’s Winter Open House.

In addition to Sugar Plum Fairy, Free’s exhibition will feature 17 sculptures of figures such as the Greek goddess Athena, dancers engaged in a pas de deux, a mermaid, and other characters from The Nutcracker. Inspired by her experience as the founding artistic and executive director of Birmingham Ballet, Free began “The Nutcracker Collection” in 2023. Each year she adds another bronze to the series.

See more details about the Volumes in Bronze exhibit below.

Written by Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Specialist – Birmingham Public Library