Smithfield Library (Birmingham Public Library)

Smithfield Library (Birmingham Public Library) City of Birmingham- Public Library The Smithfield Branch Library first opened in 1918 as the Booker T. Washington Library. Links

It was one of the state's first libraries for black Alabamians. The branch library was located in three leased rooms of the Masonic Temple Building at 4th Avenue North and 17th Street . It was not until 1956 that the first Smithfield Library Branch building was dedicated. It holds an important place in the city's history, being the first building specifically built to hold a library for black residents of Birmingham.

06/03/2026

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

06/01/2026
Our month of May in review...Special congratulations to Alabama Regional Medical Services for their new facility!!! Come...
05/30/2026

Our month of May in review...

Special congratulations to Alabama Regional Medical Services for their new facility!!! Come see them every 1st Monday of the month @ BPL-Smithfield
We had an opportunity to share our upcoming Summer Reading schedule with The Ascent Project

Be Kind Birmingham 3rd Wednesday every other month

For more activities such as Between the Lines and Book talk, come by and see us!!!😁😁

05/10/2026

Address

1 8th Avenue W
Birmingham, AL
35204

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+12053248428

Website

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