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Dazzling Dress Exhibition Opening at BPL on July 10
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (293+ words) Birmingham's Place for the Latest Library News, Reviews & Information On Friday, July 10, a dazzling exhibition of 12 dresses by 12 Alabama artists will open at the Central Library. Embodied: Contemporary Takes on the Dress is the result of a collective desire to…...
Pratt City Branch Spotlight: Tai Chi Lessons and History of Jazz in Ensley Among New Programs
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (598+ words) Birmingham's Place for the Latest Library News, Reviews & Information Birmingham, Ala. - As Birmingham Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program enters its final weeks, Pratt City Branch Library is already looking ahead with new opportunities that encourage healthy living, lifelong learning and…...
2026 Summer Reading Continues at Avondale Regional Library, Where Imagination Come to Life in July
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (519+ words) Birmingham's Place for the Latest Library News, Reviews & Information What do dinosaurs, LEGO adventures, story time magic, theater games and billions of tiny bubbles have in common? They're all part of an exciting July lineup at Avondale Regional Library, where…...
Powderly Branch Finishes 2026 Summer Reading with Hands-On Fun
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (391+ words) Birmingham's Place for the Latest Library News, Reviews & Information Children became junior paleontologists on June 30 as Powderly Branch Library's Dino Dig transformed a beautiful summer morning into an outdoor prehistoric adventure. The combination of hands-on exploration, outdoor fun and science-based…...
2026 Summer Reading Spotlight on East Ensley Library's Sew Right & Dancing Classes
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (619+ words) Birmingham's Place for the Latest Library News, Reviews & Information Stitch, Step and Smile: East Ensley Library Builds Skills, Confidence and Community At East Ensley Branch Library, Summer Reading is about much more than reading books. Branch Manager Kenyata Rodgers is…...
Free Summer Workshops at Birmingham Public Library Helps Students Explore Coding, AI and 3 D Design
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (484+ words) Birmingham's Place for the Latest Library News, Reviews & Information Free Summer Workshop at Birmingham Public Library Helps Students Explore Coding, AI and 3 D Design BIRMINGHAM, Ala. " After a successful kickoff at the downtown Central Location, Birmingham Public Library's popular Digital…...
Q&A: Meet the Teen Behind Birmingham Public Library's Digital Literacy Summer Workshop
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1374+ words) Birmingham's Place for the Latest Library News, Reviews & Information School: Indian Springs School Grade (Fall 2026): Junior (11) Favorite Author & Why: Neal Shusterman(the author of Scythe). He explores unspoken realities and injustices of the world through my favorite genre, sci-fi/dystopian…...
Birmingham Public Library Board of Trustees Elects New Officers for 2026
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (433+ words) Birmingham's Place for the Latest Library News, Reviews & Information Birmingham Public Library Board of Trustees Elects New Officers for 2026 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. " The Birmingham Public Library Board of Trustees has elected a new slate of officers to guide the board through…...
2026 BPL Summer Reading Spotlight: Five Points West Regional Library
2+ week, 1+ day ago (787+ words) Birmingham's Place for the Latest Library News, Reviews & Information Dolls, Dinosaurs, Dancing and Delicious Discoveries Fill the Summer at Five Points West Here's a look at summer programs happening at Five Points West. "Five Points West Regional Library Address: 4812 Avenue…...
2026 Summer Reading Spotlight: Southside Branch Library
2+ week, 1+ day ago (579+ words) Birmingham's Place for the Latest Library News, Reviews & Information Magic, Mining History and Hands-On Creativity Await at Southside Branch Library BIRMINGHAM, Ala. " Want to watch a T. rex perform magic tricks, discover how Birmingham's iron industry shaped the city, create beautiful…...