Birmingham Public Library

Join Bards & Brews for a special open mic—Tribute to Voice Porter—as we celebrate the late Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins for his birth month on Friday, June 7, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at The Greenhouse in Ensley (602 19th St Ensley). Held in partnership with The Flourish, this open mic features a performance by Arturo LaCruz, founder of Sol Musica & friend of Brian Hawkins, & is hosted by Thed Weller. Listen to local poets & friends share original poetry & stories honoring the life & legacy of Brian Hawkins in the city he loved. Bards & Brews is free & open to the public for attending & performing. Guests must be 18+ to enter & 21+ to drink with proof of I.D. Bards & Brews is sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Support Alabama arts & the Birmingham Public Library at Maus Contemporary art gallery tonight, Friday, May 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.! The previous Art for Everyone exhibit "Voices Carry" included works by the late artist Betty Sue Matthews (1944–2018) & Maus Contemporary is opening an exhibition of Matthews' fascinating object-paintings tonight at their gallery. 50% of the proceeds from Maus Contemporary's exhibit will benefit the BPL’s Art for Everyone series & the nonprofit Eastern Shore Art Center. For more information, read our blog using the link below. #bpl #birminghampubliclibrary #birminghamal #bhamal #publiclibraries #libraryprogram #librariesrock #artexhibition #artexhibit #alabamaartist #artforeveryone #voicescarry #artbyalabamawomen

🎶🎷🐦 A History of Alabama Audubon with the Department of Archives & Manuscripts & Alabama Audubon is tomorrow, Saturday, May 18, at the Central Library! This 3-hour program starts at 9:30 a.m. with a meeting in the Arrington Auditorium before walking to Linn Park to observe local birds. After the walk, patrons will return to the auditorium for a presentation on Alabama Audubon through the years, including items from the BPL Archives collection. This event is free, open to the public, & designed for all experience levels, but registration is required. Use the link below to register! https://lnkd.in/e9gRVhPw ———— 🌱 Join them again next week in the same space for the Heirloom Society’s Spring Plant Swap on Saturday, May 25, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Please bring healthy starts rooted in dirt, cuttings, or seeds for indoor/outdoor plants to swap. No registration is required! This program is free, open to the public, & welcoming to all experience levels. If you don’t have anything to swap, you can still join to swap tips, tricks, & knowledge. There may even be a few extra plants in the back to share! #bpl #birminghampubliclibrary #birminghamal #bhamal #publiclibraries #libraryprograms #librariesrock #BPLArchives #TreasuresInTheBasement #alabamahistory #alabamaaudubon #birdwatching #birding #birdingforeveryone #theheirloomsociety #plantswap #springplantswap

Adventure Begins at the Avondale Fairy Library! The Avondale Library fairies are ready for Summer Reading with their tiny bingo cards. Avondale Regional Branch Library has lots of library fun lined up for patrons of all ages & sizes. Stop by for a closer look & get signed up for Summer Reading! #bpl #birminghampubliclibrary #birminghamal #bhamal #publiclibraries #librariesrock #adventurebeginsatyourlibrary #summerreading2024 #fairyhouses #fairylibrary #makingmagic #minicrafts

Get something new to add some personality to your place or get a treat for yourself at the BPL's 1st ever Summer Art Market! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 8, 2024, 12:00–4:00 p.m., at the Central Library for a market featuring local artists, makers, & food trucks 📆 This program is free & open to the public. The art market will be located on the 1st floor of the East Building in the Grand Commons. #bpl #birminghampubliclibrary #birminghamal #bhamal #publiclibraries #libraryprogram #librariesrock #libraryofthings #alabamaartist #summerartmarket #bplsummerartmarket

Summer Reading 2024 officially kicked-off this past weekend for the BPL! Patrons got to enjoy a family-friendly day & register for Adventure Begins At Your Library 🏞️ A special thanks to Friends Foundation of the Birmingham Public Library, EBSCO, Buds Best Cookies, UTZ Brands, & Birmingham Parks and Recreation for supporting the kick-off. You can find more photos from the Summer Reading Kick-Off on our Facebook page. If you missed the chance to register for Summer Reading at the kick-off, stop by any BPL location to sign up today—we have Summer Reading programs for all ages! #bpl #birminghampubliclibrary #birminghamal #bhamal #publiclibraries #libraryprograms #librariesrock #adventurebeginsatyourlibrary #summerreading2024 #summerreadingprograms #summerreadingkickoff

Build your business plan writing skills by attending Building a Bankable Business Plan—Part 1 at the Central Library on Tuesday, May 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.! Attendees will learn about the components of an effective business plan & how to put one together in a presentation by experienced small business owners from the local chapter of SCORE. This program is free & open to the public. Read our blog below to learn more. #bpl #birminghampubliclibrary #birminghamal #bhamal #publiclibraries #librariesrock #libraryprogram #libraryofthings #librarydatabases #smallbusiness #startingabusiness #nationalsmallbusinessmonth #effectivebusinessplans #businessplanwriting #buildingabankablebusinessplan

Whether single or in a relationship, when was the last time you treated yourself? Health care expert/instructor Christina "C.J." Wade is leading her next program on How to Date Yourself in the Self-Care MasterMind Series tonight! Join us at the Central Library tonight, Monday, May 13, 5:30–6:30 p.m., to get comfortable spending time with yourself & get to know yourself better. In a Q&A with BPL Public Relations Director Roy Williams, Wade talked about why self-happiness & creating "me" time is essential for everyone, even for people in committed relationships. Read our blog using the link below to learn more ⤵️ #bpl #birminghampubliclibrary #birminghamal #bhamal #publiclibraries #libraryprogram #librariesrock #healthandwellness #holistichealth #selfcare #healthcoach #howtodateyourself #selfhappiness

All vendor acceptance notices have been sent out! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 8, 12:00–4:00 p.m., at the Central Library & join us for our 1st Summer Art Market 🖌️ #bpl #birminghampubliclibrary #birminghamal #bhamal #publiclibraries #libraryprogram #librariesrock #libraryofthings #alabamaartist #summerartmarket #bplsummerartmarket

🎶~One Day More~🎶 till Summer Reading Kick-Off 2024! Adventure (officially) Begins at Your Library tomorrow, Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Avondale Park! There will be FREE Kona Ice snow cones, games, crafts, face painting, & more fun that the whole family can enjoy🍧 Join us tomorrow at Avondale Park to celebrate libraries & sign up for Summer Reading. #bpl #birminghampubliclibrary #birminghamal #bhamal #publiclibraries #libraryprograms #librariesrock #adventurebeginsatyourlibrary #summerreading2024 #summerreadingprograms #summerreadingkickoff