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Crochet Stars WorkshopAmanda BanksSaturday, September 26, 2:00 PM-5:00 PMLearn to make a galaxy of crochet stars with ar...
09/05/2026

Crochet Stars Workshop
Amanda Banks
Saturday, September 26, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM

Learn to make a galaxy of crochet stars with artist Amanda Banks! In this three-hour workshop, Banks will teach you everything you need to know about making crochet stars, including the five foundational crochet stitches, how to work in the round, and how to finish a project. All experience levels are welcome (even beginners), and all materials are provided. Space is limited – please reserve your place by clicking link in bio or call 205-226-3728. Banks’ dress is featured in "Embodied: Contemporary Takes on the Dress," an exhibition currently on view in the Fourth Floor Gallery.

Amanda Banks is an artist and research professional based in Huntsville, Alabama. Her practice merges a multidisciplinary education in engineering, global business, and textiles to create thought-provoking work about labor and care. Amanda is a 2026 South Arts Emerging Traditional Artist, VP of Special Projects for the Alabama Women’s Caucus for Art, and Craft Yarn Council certified instructor with more than 30 years of crochet experience.

This workshop is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Save the Date!Join us at Birmingham Public Library for a special local author event featuring Dr. Victoria Kemp Reese, a...
09/05/2026

Save the Date!
Join us at Birmingham Public Library for a special local author event featuring Dr. Victoria Kemp Reese, author of Unbroken: How God Turned My Pain Into Purpose.

An inspiring story of faith, healing, and restoration, Unbroken shares one woman’s journey of surrender, purpose, and finding strength through life’s challenges.

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place

Meet Dr. Kemp Reese and hear more about her powerful story!

09/04/2026

Bards & Brews

Looking for a gift for a friend or want to treat yourself to an affordable work of art? Stop by the Central Library to p...
09/04/2026

Looking for a gift for a friend or want to treat yourself to an affordable work of art? Stop by the Central Library to purchase a one-of-a-kind basket made from longleaf pine needles by artist Kathy Nelson. Almost 40 baskets and coiled art are still available for purchase, with prices ranging from $15 to $120. Nelson’s exhibition of intricately woven basketry has been extended through Saturday, September 12, so stop by the Sculpture Gallery before it ends!

For more information, visit https://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2026/06/exhibition-of-longleaf-pine-needle.html. “Among the Pines” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Ready to take your business to the next level? Join the Birmingham Public Library for Network Navigator: Your Connection...
09/04/2026

Ready to take your business to the next level? Join the Birmingham Public Library for Network Navigator: Your Connection to Local Small Business Resources, a FREE workshop series designed to help entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners discover local resources that can help their businesses grow.

Led by Birmingham entrepreneurial advocate Naila Jackson, each session will demonstrate how to use the Network Navigator online database to connect with valuable business services, funding opportunities, support organizations, and more.

📍 Upcoming Sessions:
• Woodlawn Branch: Tuesday, September 15, 12:00–1:30 p.m.
• Five Points West Branch: Tuesday, October 13, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
• North Birmingham Branch: Tuesday, November 17, 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Please register on the BPL event calendar or by emailing [email protected]
Lunch or dinner will be provided to the first 25 registered participants at each session.

Each workshop covers the same material, but you're welcome to attend more than one session.

Early Bird Special! Save $5!Classic Cocktails is coming...and so is your chance to save!Save $5 per ticket when you purc...
09/04/2026

Early Bird Special! Save $5!
Classic Cocktails is coming...and so is your chance to save!
Save $5 per ticket when you purchase early, but hurry, this deal only lasts until Tuesday, September 15.

With admission, guest will enjoy:
• Music by Dj French Kiss
• Access to the main event area and Lion's Den Cigar Bus
• Tailgate-style food stations
• Two signature cocktails
• Photo area access
• Bar available for additional purchases

Join us Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 5:30 - 9 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place
Get your discounted tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/classic-cocktails-2026-tickets-1995465191103

TONIGHT!BARDS AND BREWS GRAND SLAMFriday, September 4, 6:30 PMDoors open at 6:00 PMBirmingham Public Library, 2100 Park ...
09/04/2026

TONIGHT!
BARDS AND BREWS GRAND SLAM
Friday, September 4, 6:30 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place

Details:
• Free admission (18+ to enter)
• On-site slam registration begins promptly at 6:00 PM
• $5 registration fee to compete
• Limit of 10 participants
• Slam Prizes: 1st: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200

Featured Poet: Ashley Sankey
Host: Thed Weller

Bards and Brews is sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

The Birmingham Public Library Library Professionals Social Council program originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 8...
09/03/2026

The Birmingham Public Library Library Professionals Social Council program originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 8 has been postponed.

Stay tuned! Be on the lookout for the new date and time. We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and contributing with you soon!

SAVE THE DATE!The UAB Trio Educational Opportunity Center presents FALL TRADE EXPO 2026Thursday, September 24, 10:00 AM-...
09/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
The UAB Trio Educational Opportunity Center presents
FALL TRADE EXPO 2026

Thursday, September 24, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place

Explore:
Trade Programs
GED Pathways
Apprenticeships
Employers Ready to Connect
and More!

For more information contact: Rico Drakes at 205-224-7571 or email [email protected]

This is an event you don't want to miss! Loud at the Library presents BOOKS, BLUES, & BBQ Featuring Rachel Edwards with ...
09/02/2026

This is an event you don't want to miss!
Loud at the Library presents BOOKS, BLUES, & BBQ Featuring Rachel Edwards with John Holaway!

Friday, September 25, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place
Free Bar-B-Que while supplies last!

Rachel Bernice Edwards is an accomplished vocalist and singer-songwriter from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Classically trained and steeped in soulful Southern Blues, Rachel has performed in Germany for the 250th Anniversary of Amadeus Mozart, Carnegie Hall, The International Blues Competition, and various festivals, venues, and juke joints around the southeast. She has shared the stage with legendary acts such as Bobby Rush, Ruthie Foster, and Chuck Leavell. Rachel’s vocal prowess and infectious joy are guaranteed to have you grooving along and leaving with a smile on your face.

John Holaway is a guitarist, vocalist, and music educator based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Performing throughout the Southeast, John blends the styles of Blues, Funk, Jazz, R&B, Country, and Rock with a laid-back, soulful touch. Whether on stage or teaching others, John is all about sharing the joy of music.

This activity is supported by Alabama State Council on the Arts.

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