West End Library (Birmingham Public Library System)

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West End Library (Birmingham Public Library System) Birmingham Public Library branch that has existed for more than 100 years. West End Branch then became the third branch in Birmingham Public Library.

We provide library materials and meet the informational needs of the West End Community. West End Branch Library – 110 Years


The first West End Branch Library became part of the Birmingham Public Library on April 1, 1912, when the town of West End was incorporated into the city of Birmingham. By 1962 it was time for another library because the 1912 branch was too small and outdated to house a modern library. The City of Birmingham approved a bond issue for $109,000 for a new building. While the new building was being built, a store front on Tuscaloosa Avenue was used as a temporary library. So it was that the second West End Branch was opened on Sunday, December 9, 1962. It had a separate area for children and adults and a meeting room for programs and community events. At 4,500 square feet, the second branch was spacious and modern compared to the old building. By 2003, the second West End Branch Library had been in operation for approximately 41 years and desperately needed another new building. In 2003, the Birmingham City Council accepted a bid to build a new $1.7 million West End Community Library. This would be the third West End Branch Library and would serve the five neighborhoods in the West End Community and the surrounding area. At 8,200 square feet, the new library has a meeting room that will accommodate 75 people, a conference room, thirteen computers for public use and a large, spacious reading room that houses a more than 18,000 items. In February 2007, the new building was completed and a Grand Opening was held.

10/13/2026

ONLY 50 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS LEFT!
Last year, we completely SOLD OUT of Classic Cocktails! This year, the VIP Experience is already SOLD OUT, and only 50 General Admission tickets remain! Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Join us for an unforgettable evening on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Birmingham Public Library as we sip, celebrate, and kick off Magic City Classic week in style!

General Admission – $50
Your ticket includes:
✔️ Access to the main event area and cigar lounge
✔️ Tailgate-style food stations
✔️ Two drink tickets
✔️ DJ entertainment
✔️ Access to the photo area
✔️ Cashless bar available for additional purchases

Don't wait until it's too late! Now is the time to secure your spot.

Get your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/classic-cocktails-2026-tickets-1995465191103

10/09/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Birmingham Public Library!

Ticket Packages:
🎟️ General Admission – $50
Includes:
✔️ Access to main event area and cigar lounge
✔️ Tailgate-style food stations
✔️ Two drink tickets
✔️ DJ entertainment
✔️ Photo area access
✔️ Cashless bar available for additional purchases

🥂VIP Experience – $500 (8 premium seats)
✔️ All General Admission features
✔️ VIP table seating for 8
✔️ Limited-edition event glass for guests
✔️ (1) T-shirt for the host

Get your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/classic-cocktails-2026-tickets-1995465191103

Come sip, celebrate, and kick off Magic City Classic week in style!

10/08/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity? Don’t miss the Job Fair happening next Thursday!

Thursday, October 15, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Birmingham Career Center, 3216 4th Avenue South

Come meet employers, explore job opportunities, and take the next step toward your career!

10/08/2026

Libby will require your library PIN when logging in starting October 15!

If you need to change your PIN or can’t remember it, we’ve got you covered:
• Stop by any library desk with your library card or driver’s license.
• Give us a call and have your library card number or driver’s license number ready.
• Visit https://vulcan.bham.lib.al.us/iii/cas/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.na.iiivega.com%2Fauth%2Frealms%2Fjeffa%2Fbroker%2Fcas%2Fendpoint?state%3DymQcDvStebrBKDZweedIp3pNDCNtaZh_uqoDjoTKmGc.jVktdoMgINs.convergence from a web browser and select “Forgot Your PIN?”

We learned so much during the monthly Talk with a Doc meeting this morning. Dr. Clements shared information about basic ...
10/07/2026

We learned so much during the monthly Talk with a Doc meeting this morning. Dr. Clements shared information about basic lifesaving techniques. She answered questions about vaccinations, how to improve your balance, and much more. The next meeting is on November 4th at 11:30.

10/07/2026

Eight days a week isn’t enough time to listen to all of them!

The Beatles’ albums are now available on Hoopla! Stream or download your favorites for free with your Birmingham Public Library card.

Quick poll for the Beatles fans: What’s the one Beatles album you’d take to a desert island? Tell us below, then go listen to it for free on Hoopla!

Listen now: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/250110

New to Hoopla? Hoopla gives BPL cardholders free access to thousands of movies, TV shows, music albums, eBooks, audiobooks and more, anytime, anywhere!



Learn more about Hoopla and other digital resources available through Birmingham Public Library: https://www.cobpl.org/virtual/databases/default.aspx?p=3&q=290

Take a look at this beautiful crocheted shawl made by one of the West End Crocheters last month.
10/07/2026

Take a look at this beautiful crocheted shawl made by one of the West End Crocheters last month.

10/06/2026

Please join us at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for a program by the Alabama Ballet. They will share what they do in a typical day, how they stay fit, and more. Refreshments will be provided.

This event will immediately follow Mary’s Chair Aerobics class.

Tomorrow: Please join us on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11;00 AM for Talk with a Doc. A light lunch will be provided.
10/06/2026

Tomorrow: Please join us on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11;00 AM for Talk with a Doc. A light lunch will be provided.

10/06/2026

Birmingham Public Library is hiring!
The following positions are available:
Laborer-Part-Time, 30 Hrs Biweekly, Southside Branch
Librarian II-Full-Time, North Birmingham Branch
Library Assistant III-Full-Time, Wylam Branch
Library Assistant III- Part-Time 40 Hrs Biweekly, North Avondale Branch
Library Assistant II-Part-Time, 40 Hrs Biweekly, Five Points West Branch
Security Officer-Part-Time, 58 Hrs Biweekly, East Lake Branch
Security Officer-Part-Time, 58 Hrs Biweekly, Pratt City Branch

To apply for a job with the Birmingham Public Library System, visit: https://applybpl.carrd.co/
or
Birmingham Career Center, 3216 4th Avenue South
205-582-5220 The web address is https://alabamaworks.alabama.gov/

Job descriptions: https://cobpl.libguides.com/libraryjobs

Address

1348 Tuscaloosa Avenue SW
Birmingham, AL
35211

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12057853536

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