Birmingham Public Library

05/31/2026

Save the Date! Mark your calendars for this week's programs!

Natalie Harrison Exhibit
4th Floor Gallery

The Ensley Childhood Project
1st Floor Gallery

Community Connection
Tuesday, June 2, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Self-Care Mastermind
Tuesday, June 2, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Bards & Brews
Friday, June 5, 6:30 PM

05/30/2026

Birmingham Public Library presenting Bards & Brews at Ferus Artisan Ales in Trussville
https://www.cbs42.com/news/birmingham-public-library-presenting-bards-brews-at-ferus-artisan-ales-in-trussville/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_CBS_42

05/30/2026

TODAY!
Artist's Talk with Bethany Moody
Saturday, May 30, 2:00 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place

Please join us at the Central Library on Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m. for an artist’s talk with Bethany Moody. Moody will discuss the guiding concepts and processes behind her exhibition "Play Things,” now on view in the Sculpture Gallery.

Please register for this free event on Eventbrite - bethanymoodytalk.eventbrite.com. The animated yet abstract drawings and soft sculptures in “Play Things” combine toy history, systems-driven design, material culture, and labor rights. Moody will trace the artistic practice behind this body of work and offer an in-depth look at sustainable material sourcing, slow hand-finishing, and other processes.

Learn more about Moody and her work on her website cargocollective.com/annmoody. This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Coun[cil on the Arts.

05/29/2026

Beyond the Bell is more than an after-school program, it’s a safe place for Birmingham students to learn, grow, and thrive after the school day ends.

Serving 150 students daily during the school year, Beyond the Bell provides homework help, mentorship, enrichment activities, and social-emotional support for local elementary and middle school students at the downtown Birmingham Public Library.

Now, we need your help to keep this important program growing.
Your support helps us provide a safe, structured environment for students while supporting working families across our community. Every dollar invested helps create brighter futures for Birmingham kids.

For more information about ways to support Beyond the Bell visit https://www.cobpl.org/beyondthebell/

Support today. Change tomorrow.

05/29/2026

Next Friday! Bards & Brews Open Mic is back, and this one is extra special.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Voice Porter, honoring a life rooted in creativity, community, and expression. Come experience an unforgettable evening of poetry, music, storytelling, and connection hosted by Thed Weller, with featured artist Kari Dione.

Friday, June 5, 2026, 6:30 PM
Ferus Artisan Ales, 215 Bell Wy STE B, Trussville, AL

This program is free and open to the public. Must be 18+ to enter & 21+ to drink with proof of I.D. Bards and Brews is sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
This is a night you won’t want to miss!

05/28/2026

Two weeks away!
Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles, on Thursday, June 11th, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM via digital live-stream in partnership with Birmingham Public Library.

Register here:
IN PERSON: https://dccbpl.eventbrite.com/
Springville Road Regional Branch Library, 1224 Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215

ONLINE: https://dccbplvirtual.eventbrite.com

Join us for an epic watch party with Dungeon Crawler Carl’s author Matt Dinniman—Meet other DCC fans, don your cat ears, and eat donuts IRL!

05/28/2026

TODAY!
PNC Mobile Banking Unit
Every Other Thursday
9:00 AM-11:00 AM-West End Branch, 1348 Tuscaloosa Ave SW
1:00 PM-3:00 PM-Central Library, 2100 Park Place

The banking unit is staffed by two or more PNC employees who can engage with patrons and answer any banking or personal finance questions the patrons may have. An ATM machine is also available for patrons to use.

05/27/2026

This Saturday!
Artist's Talk with Bethany Moody
Saturday, May 30, 2:00 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place

Please join us at the Central Library on Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m. for an artist’s talk with Bethany Moody. Moody will discuss the guiding concepts and processes behind her exhibition "Play Things,” now on view in the Sculpture Gallery.

Please register for this free event on Eventbrite - bethanymoodytalk.eventbrite.com. The animated yet abstract drawings and soft sculptures in “Play Things” combine toy history, systems-driven design, material culture, and labor rights. Moody will trace the artistic practice behind this body of work and offer an in-depth look at sustainable material sourcing, slow hand-finishing, and other processes.

Learn more about Moody and her work on her website cargocollective.com/annmoody. This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

05/27/2026

CALLING ALL LOCAL AUTHORS!

Do you have a story to share? Here’s your chance to connect with readers and showcase your work at the Local Authors’ Expo!

We are now accepting author applications in the following categories:
Adult Fiction (20 spots)
Youth Authors (20 spots)
Adult Nonfiction (10 spots)

Whether you’re a published writer, indie author, or emerging storyteller, we’d love to feature your work in our community celebration of literature and creativity.

Application Deadline: June 18, 2026

Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VpGtdktonEqTIM0yeHhGtcvIBgKV6O5GkaxHAidyTK9URFVXNkIwUkI0TU00WUZBN1JITzJBVFJKRy4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl
If selected the cost to participate is $50.00.

Local Authors Expo
Saturday, August 1, 10 AM-2 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place

For questions or more information:
[email protected]
205-226-4015