01/06/2021
Get ready to light up the new year! Drop by Avondale Library to pick up our new Grab & Go for Grown-Ups craft kit and make your own decoupage “stained glass” candle cup.
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Avondale Regional Library is part of the Birmingham Alabama Public Library system At the turn of the 20th century, Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist and philanthropist, donated $10,000 to the city of Avondale to build a library.
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The beautiful building lasted 50 years, at which time the City of Birmingham and the library board recognized the need for a new building. The new library was built in 1961 complete with air-conditioning and increased space. In 1982, the city used bonds funds for an expansion and renovation that transformed Avondale into a regional branch for the southern area of the city. In 2005, the library closed again for renovations and refurbishing. For nearly one hundred years, the Avondale Regional Library has served the Birmingham community. In this new millennium, the staff, the board and the administration are committed to expanding and improving this library’s excellent resources and services.
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01/04/2021
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12/18/2020
Sometimes we all need a reminder that what we do is valued. Thanks so much to the patrons who let us know that library service is important to them.
12/17/2020
Why I Love My Library: Patron Kate Shadix
Thanks to the Shadix family for this wonderful article. We love our library patrons too!
A few weeks ago, Kate Shadix took her daughters, Sapphire and Light, by the Avondale Regional Branch Library to pick up their usual box of ...
12/17/2020
We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
(Prerecorded Sept. 25, 2020) It may have been September when we filmed, but our hearts were full of holiday cheer! We had so much fun and we know you will too watching our added-on bonus bloopers.
12/15/2020
Tuesday Tidbit
(Prerecorded September 2020) Our old friend Sallie Sue is presenting today’s Tuesday Tidbit in hopes of bringing a smile!
12/10/2020
It's The Holidays: Fat Cat!
(Prerecorded September 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has stories to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve!
12/08/2020
Hidden Gem: Artist Biographies
(Prerecorded September 2020) Even though we aren’t able to be together right now, Mrs. Corinne wanted to make sure you wouldn’t miss this tidbit. Check out these hidden gems: If you have a budding artist in the family, they’ll love Mike Venezia’s funny biographies!
12/03/2020
Luba and The Wren
(Prerecorded Sept. 25, 2020) Even though we aren’t able to be together right now, Mrs. Corinne wanted to make sure you wouldn’t miss this story. A little girl rescues a magical bird, but her parents have other ideas for the wishes the wren offers! Settle in for a surprising story in today's Time for Tales.
12/01/2020
Tuesday Tidbit: Learn to Play the Ukulele
Today’s Tuesday Tidbit!
(Prerecorded September 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has tidbits to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve!
#avondalelibrarybplstorytime #bplavondalestorytime
11/25/2020
Over in Motown
(Prerecorded September 2020) Ms. Cas is THANKFUL for stories and songs, but most of all THANKFUL for YOU! What are you thankful for today?
11/24/2020
Hidden Gem: Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
(Prerecorded September 2020) Even though we aren’t able to be together right now, Mrs. Corinne wanted to make sure you wouldn’t miss this tidbit. You won’t be able to put down this Hidden Gem, a true story about a brilliant and creative young boy!
11/19/2020
Why I’m Thankful for My Library: Red Mountain Community School
We are so thankful for our amazing patrons and supportive community!
The Birmingham Public Library loves partnering with surrounding schools. Among them: Red Mountain Community School, a longtime user of near...
11/19/2020
The Empty Pot
(Prerecorded Sept. 23, 2020) Even though we aren’t able to be together right now, Mrs. Corinne wanted to make sure you wouldn’t miss this story. The Emperor has issued a challenge: will young Ping be able to prove his worth? Find out in today's story, the Empty Pot, by Demi.
11/18/2020
Why I’m Thankful for My Library: Patron Shelly Ann Edge
We are thankful for our wonderful patrons! Thank you for sharing.
Count Shelly Ann Edge among patrons thankful for the Birmingham Public Library. Edge has been taking her 6-year-old daughter, Tallulah, to...
11/17/2020
Tuesday Tidbit: What is a Scientist?
Today’s Tuesday Tidbit is a Science Snippet!
(Prerecorded September 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has tidbits to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve!
#avondalelibrarybplstorytime #bplavondalestorytime
11/16/2020
Happy Button Day
Happy Button Day from Guadalupe National Park!
(Prerecorded Sept. 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has tidbits to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve!
#AvondaleLibraryBPLStorytime #bplavondalestorytime
11/12/2020
Pete's Groovy Buttons
(Prerecorded September 2020) National Button Day is just around the corner...and Pete the Cat is getting ready for it!
Love, The Avondale Youth Department
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11/10/2020
Become a Cartographer
(Prerecorded September 2020) Explore your world and become a mapmaker - all in today’s Tuesday Tidbit!
Love, The Avondale Youth Department
11/05/2020
This month’s Grab & Go Craft for Grown-Ups: Turn Over a “Thankful” Leaf.
Craft kits are available for curbside pick up Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call us at 205-226-4000 to request your kit!
11/05/2020
The Princess and the Queen
(Prerecorded September 2020) A princess, a queen, and a deep, dark forest...what will happen in this musical story on today’s Time for Tales?
#bplavondalestorytime
11/03/2020
Tuesday Tidbit: Science Snippet, Our 5 Senses
Today’s Tuesday Tidbit is a Science Snippet!
(Prerecorded Sept. 25, 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has tidbits to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve!
#avondalelibrarybplstorytime #bplavondalestorytime
10/29/2020
Happy Halloween!
(Prerecorded September 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has stories to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve!
10/28/2020
Bunnicula pumpkin says: Last call to check out Halloween fun for all ages! We have scary movie grab bags and Halloween reads for grown-ups, and not-so-scary book and movie packs for the kids. And you just might find a special treat in your bag!
Call us at 205-226-4000 to arrange curbside pickup!
10/27/2020
Tuesday Tidbit: A Potato, an Egg, and Coffee Grounds
Today’s Tuesday Tidbit!
(Prerecorded September 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has tidbits to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve!
#bplavondalestorytime #avondalelibrarybplstorytime
10/22/2020
The Green Leaves Grew All Around
(Prerecorded September 2020) Even though we aren’t able to be together right now, Mrs. Corinne wanted to make sure you wouldn’t miss this story. 🎶 The nest on the branch and the branch on the tree and the tree in the woods... 🎵 Today’s story is a song!
10/21/2020
Avondale Library Seasonal 6 Pack for Kids!
Hey kids, get your driver to stop by Avondale Library for a 6 pack of reading fun! We have seasonal themed packs ready for check out, but you can always create your own. Call us at 205-226-4000 to reserve your pack today.
Themes include:
Apples // Aw, Nuts // Bats // Costumes // Day of the Dead // Fall // Food // Football // Halloween // Monsters // Native American Tales // Owls // Scary Stories // Spiders // Squirrels // Stone Soup // Thanksgiving
10/20/2020
Tuesday Tidbit: Science Snippet Oil and Water
Today’s Tuesday Tidbit is a Science Snippet!
(Prerecorded September 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has tidbits to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve!
#avondalelibrarybplstorytime #bplavondalestorytime
10/18/2020
Leaders of Excellence
October 31st, 2020 from 12pm-2pm
Leaders of Excellence will be partnering with Birmingham Public Library and several other amazing businesses for the Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat. Come by, bring your kids, get free candy, and goodies bags. Make sure you wear your mask‼️ Like, share, spread the word 🤗
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#TogetherWeServe
10/16/2020
Looking for some weekend reading? We’ve added a Halloween-themed bag to our paperback 6-packs! (Romance, mystery, sci-fi, and western options are also available.)
Zero-contact curbside pick up is available 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call us at 205-226-4000.
10/15/2020
Cruise by Avondale curbside and grab a bag of weekend fun! We have themed grab bags of books and movies for all ages, and Grab & Go craft kits too.
No-contact curbside pick-up is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call us at 205-226-4000.
10/15/2020
What's the Time, Grandma Wolf? by Ken Brown
(Prerecorded Sept. 25, 2020) Mrs. Eve has popped in to share a favorite story for Fall! Enjoy! Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has stories to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve!
#avondalelibrarybplstorytime #bplavondalestorytime
10/14/2020
Let's Hang Out!
Pick up a spooktacular craft kit and make your very own Halloween door decoration. Supplies limited, so don't delay (205) 226-4000.
10/09/2020
Pop by Avondale Library to pick up a spooktacular movie night grab bag, complete with 5 DVDs and a bag of microwave popcorn! Themes for family viewing include Spooky Season Specials, Goosebumps, Monster Mash and Spooky Scooby Doo. For adult viewing, choose between Scary Stories, Funny Scary, and Old School Scary. Grab Bags are available for curbside pick up Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 205-226-4000 to reserve your bag today!
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Over in Motown
We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Happy Halloween!
(Prerecorded September 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has stories to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve!
Mrs. Darnita returns with a new video focusing on upper body movement and balance. It’s time for our weekly yoga break:
My First Memory (of Librarians) by Nikki Giovanni
The Empty Pot
(Prerecorded Sept. 23, 2020) Even though we aren’t able to be together right now, Mrs. Corinne wanted to make sure you wouldn’t miss this story. The Emperor has issued a challenge: will young Ping be able to prove his worth? Find out in today's story, the Empty Pot, by Demi.
Tuesday Tidbit
Today’s Tuesday Tidbit - making a kiss jar! Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has tidbits to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve! #AvondaleLibraryBPLStorytime #BPLAvondaleStorytime
Tuesday Tidbit: Science Snippet, Our 5 Senses
Today’s Tuesday Tidbit is a Science Snippet! (Prerecorded Sept. 25, 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has tidbits to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve! #avondalelibrarybplstorytime #bplavondalestorytime
What's the Time, Grandma Wolf? by Ken Brown
(Prerecorded Sept. 25, 2020) Mrs. Eve has popped in to share a favorite story for Fall! Enjoy! Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has stories to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve! #avondalelibrarybplstorytime #bplavondalestorytime
Flip Flap Jack
National Pancake Day is this Saturday, September 26th and we are kicking off the celebration with the story, “Flip Flap Jack”. How will you celebrate? #avondalelibrarybplstorytime #bplavondalestorytime
Happy Button Day
Happy Button Day from Guadalupe National Park! (Prerecorded Sept. 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has tidbits to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve! #AvondaleLibraryBPLStorytime #bplavondalestorytime
Tuesday Tidbit: Science Snippet Oil and Water
Today’s Tuesday Tidbit is a Science Snippet! (Prerecorded September 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has tidbits to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve! #avondalelibrarybplstorytime #bplavondalestorytime
Tuesday Tidbit: A Potato, an Egg, and Coffee Grounds
Today’s Tuesday Tidbit! (Prerecorded September 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has tidbits to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve! #bplavondalestorytime #avondalelibrarybplstorytime
Tuesday Tidbit: What is a Scientist?
Today’s Tuesday Tidbit is a Science Snippet! (Prerecorded September 2020) Although Mrs. Eve has retired, she still has tidbits to share. Thank you Mrs. Eve! #avondalelibrarybplstorytime #bplavondalestorytime
Hidden Gem: Reckless by Cornelia Funke
Today’s Hidden Gem will appeal to teens and adults who love swashbuckling adventures and the dark side of Grimms’ Fairy Tales. #tuesdaytidbits
Lawrence in the Fall
Even though we aren’t able to be together right now, Mrs. Corinne wanted to make sure you wouldn’t miss this story. It’s finally fall! What will young fox Lawrence do when he has nothing to bring to class for show and tell? Join us for a heartwarming autumn story in today’s Time for Tales. #bplavondalestorytime
The Enormous Turnip
(Prerecorded Sept. 25, 2020) Even though we aren’t able to be together right now, Mrs. Corinne wanted to make sure you wouldn’t miss this story. You won’t believe how big this turnip is! Join in and sing along in today’s Time for Tales.
The Green Leaves Grew All Around
(Prerecorded September 2020) Even though we aren’t able to be together right now, Mrs. Corinne wanted to make sure you wouldn’t miss this story. 🎶 The nest on the branch and the branch on the tree and the tree in the woods... 🎵 Today’s story is a song!
The Princess and the Queen
(Prerecorded September 2020) A princess, a queen, and a deep, dark forest...what will happen in this musical story on today’s Time for Tales? #bplavondalestorytime
Become a Cartographer
(Prerecorded September 2020) Explore your world and become a mapmaker - all in today’s Tuesday Tidbit! Love, The Avondale Youth Department
Shoo, Fly!
(Prerecorded September 2020) Shoo, fly! WHAT is that fly doing??
Pete's Groovy Buttons
(Prerecorded September 2020) National Button Day is just around the corner...and Pete the Cat is getting ready for it! Love, The Avondale Youth Department #bplavondalestorytime
September Family Fun Night: Old MacDonald
Join us for some Family Fun - Avondale style! Call 205-226-4000 to reserve and arrange pick up of your ‘to go’ order - a BOGO coupon for Domino’s Pizza and a craft. Enjoy!
Time for Tales: Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Today we are celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day with a sea shanty and some pirate math. Even pirates have to do homework! #bplavondalestorytime #avondalelibrarybplstorytime
Tuesday Tidbit: Rhyme Time
It won’t take long, no need to sit To watch this silly rhyme tidbit! #tuesdaytidbit
Today’s Tuesday Tidbit brings you a hidden gem - a wonderful book you might not know about!
Time for Tales: The Arkansas Traveler
What would you do if you met a bear playing the fiddle in the woods? That’s exactly what happens to the Arkansas Traveler in today’s Time for Tales! #bplavondalestorytime
Time for Tales: A Firefly Named Torchy
Welcome back to Time for Tales! Today’s story follows a firefly who’s just a little bit different...will he ever find a way to belong? #bplavondalestorytime
Tuesday Tidbit: Mail a Letter
We’re bringing you a fun tidbit every Tuesday...today, Ms. Corinne invites you to do something our younger patrons may have never tried before: mail a letter!
Science Snippet: Musical Vibrations
Today’s Tuesday Tidbit is a Science Snippet! #avondalelibrarybplstorytime #bplavondalestorytime
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Thank you Avondale Library for the wonderful Patriotic pack of goodies. My grandson, Marshall, took his to Mobile and liked it so much. We are enjoying many, many books together this summer even though it's usually via FaceTime, thanks to the books you've put together, the activities, and treasures in each bag!
For your Teens!
BPL's Southern History Department is hosting an online Intro to Genealogy workshop right now (12-1 p.m., Tuesday, June 9)- This introductory class from BPL's Southern History Department will help families get started on their genealogical journey by researching courthouse and church records, U.S. Census data and online resources. E-mail Mary Beth Newbill at [email protected] for a Zoom video access link. For more information on this and other BPL 2020 Summer Learning programs click below
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Are we still not returning books? I have one that is due...
This video is a great introduction to hand lettering. Play with your kids and have fun!
Being stuck at home doesn't have to be boring.
Visit the link to visit a Wonderland Digital Escape Room. Let us know if you're able to escape and what you think about the experience. Have fun!
This escape room was created by Erin Honeycutt, Children's Librarian at Moultrie-Colquitt County Library System in Moultrie, Georgia. Thank you for sharing, Erin!
One of my very favorite photos! The Floyd Family will always cherish their time at Story time with Mrs. Eve
I need to join the winter reading challenge, it seems like that would help me get some reading done! I have been watching a lot of films lately, and a film II saw that I really liked is called Empathy, Inc. the film is a sci-fi thriller. In the film, there is a new technology called XVR (Extreme Virtual Reality) and the repercussions of this technology are vast. the situation gets dire as main character Joel (Zack Robidas) tries to overcome the evil use of the technology in the film. The film can be streamed on VOD!
Could not agree more! ❤️
Thanks Avondale Library for enriching these children's lives beyond checking out books and videos - you change lives!
We could not be more grateful for Mrs. Eve and all she has taught Ruth over the past almost TWO years! She sure will miss you while she’s in 4K this year, but fortunately for Mama, little sister will still be participating in the fall 😊. Thank you Eve Jenkins Parker!!