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Today! Join co-authors, Mayor Randall Woodfin and Edward T. Bowser on Friday, January 24 at 5 p.m. in conversation about...
01/24/2025

Today! Join co-authors, Mayor Randall Woodfin and Edward T. Bowser on Friday, January 24 at 5 p.m. in conversation about their newly released book, SON OF BIRMINGHAM.
BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY, 2100 Park Place
Facilitated by: Javacia Harris Bowser of See Jane Write
Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase.

Powderly Branch had a great Senior Storytime honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. last week.  Our seniors really enjoyed...
01/22/2025

Powderly Branch had a great Senior Storytime honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. last week. Our seniors really enjoyed Charles Woods III as he discussed Dr. King, the Civil Rights Movement, and current issues in our country today. It was quite engaging and full of little known facts about Dr. King and other Civil Rights leaders such as Fred Shuttlesworth. Keep an eye out for more upcoming programs such as this in February.

Powderly Branch had a great Senior Storytime honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our seniors really enjoyed Charles Woods III as he discussed Dr. King, the Civil Rights Movement, and current issues in our country today. It was quite engaging and full of little known facts about Dr. King and other Civil Rights leaders such as Fred Shuttlesworth. Keep an eye out for more upcoming programs such as this in February.

Bama Buzz has Birmingham Public Library events such as this Saturday's MLK Memorial Lecture at Central Library on its li...
01/17/2025

Bama Buzz has Birmingham Public Library events such as this Saturday's MLK Memorial Lecture at Central Library on its listing of 15 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Alabama- Here is what the website had to say -
The Birmingham Public Library is set to host various activities that include a powerful lecture, a scavenger hunt and wreath-making events. The full list of events can be found here.

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Thanks to ShaeJae Wellness LLC for presenting Detox 101 this week at Springville Road Regional Library
01/17/2025

Thanks to ShaeJae Wellness LLC for presenting Detox 101 this week at Springville Road Regional Library

This Saturday, January 18, please stop by BPL for a reception honoring artists Larry Allen and Jourdan Truth McGowan. La...
01/16/2025

This Saturday, January 18, please stop by BPL for a reception honoring artists Larry Allen and Jourdan Truth McGowan. Larry Allen’s exhibition of sgraffito pottery, Vessels of Possibility, is on display in the Lobby Gallery, and McGowan’s exhibition of new paintings, Issues, opened this week in the Fourth Floor Gallery.

The reception will take place from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Gallery at downtown’s Central Library. Both exhibitions are made possible by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL.

Pratt City Library- Birmingham Public Library System hosted Mills Pharmacy yesterday for its first  Blood Pressure Brunc...
01/16/2025

Pratt City Library- Birmingham Public Library System hosted Mills Pharmacy yesterday for its first Blood Pressure Brunch and everybody got a chance to check their blood pressure, learn about why blood pressure is important, how to maintain good blood pressure, and even learned some chair exercises!
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The Birmingham Public Library is offering several programs and activities this week to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. ...
01/16/2025

The Birmingham Public Library is offering several programs and activities this week to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King., Jr. BPL Activities will include an MLK’s legacy talk at Powderly Branch Library at 11:00 a.m. today, Thursday, January 16 by Charles Woods III of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and "Begin the Day: The 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture at 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, January 18, in the Central Library. The MLK Memorial Lecture will be "Liberation Through the Land: Connecting Black Liberation to Urban Farming." The speaker is M. Dominique Villaneuva of Fountain Heights Farms. King played a prominent role in Birmingham in the fight against racism during the Civil Rights Movement. His efforts led to King winning the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. A copy of the MLK Letter from a Birmingham Jail is housed in the BPL Archives Department's world-renowned civil rights collection.
All BPL locations will be closed for the 2025 MLK Federal Holiday on Monday, January 20. For more information click below https://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2025/01/birmingham-public-library-honoring.html

Join See Jane Write Founder Javacia Harris Bowser at the Birmingham Public Library's Central location, 2100 Park Place, ...
01/16/2025

Join See Jane Write Founder Javacia Harris Bowser at the Birmingham Public Library's Central location, 2100 Park Place, on Friday, January 24, for an engaging conversation with Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and co-writer Edward T. Bowser about Woodfin's powerful debut memoir, "Son of Birmingham."

This event delves into the story behind the story, exploring the writing process, the influence of hip-hop and pop culture, and the book’s examination of critical themes such as Birmingham’s identity, the plague of gun violence, and the ways the South is still teaching our world how to fight for freedom.

Don’t miss this chance to uncover the heart of a story that’s as much about a city as it is about its son. The evening will start with a book signing at 5:00 p.m. Books will be available for sale by Birmingham's Thank You Books. The conversation will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. See link on how to register on Eventbrite by clicking on the Birmingham Public Library blog below.

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On January 24, the Central Library downtown is hosting a chat with Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Edward T. Bowser, co-authors of...

This week, Springville Road Regional Library has two wellness events: Detox 101 on Wednesday at 10 am and Rooted Connect...
01/15/2025

This week, Springville Road Regional Library has two wellness events: Detox 101 on Wednesday at 10 am and Rooted Connections: A Postpartum Wellness Gathering on Saturday from 1- 5 pm. Find out more at:

" Detox 101," taught by ShaeJae Wellness LLC on January 15, and "Rooted Connections: Postpartum Wellness Gathering," led by Sharita Creer o...

Thanks CBS 42  for sharing this: The Pratt City Library is hosting a ‘Blood Pressure Brunch’ on January 15 at 10 a.m. Th...
01/14/2025

Thanks CBS 42 for sharing this: The Pratt City Library is hosting a ‘Blood Pressure Brunch’ on January 15 at 10 a.m. The event is aimed at educating residents on the the importance of checking and maintaining a healthy blood pressure. The event is free and those interested can register by calling 205-791-4497.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Pratt City Library is hosting a ‘Blood Pressure Brunch’ on January 15 at 10 a.m. The event is aimed at educating residents on the the importance of c…

The Birmingham Public Library is offering several programs and activities this week to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. ...
01/13/2025

The Birmingham Public Library is offering several programs and activities this week to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King., Jr. BPL Activities will include Begin the Day: The 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture at 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, January 18, in the Central Library and an MLK’s legacy talk at Powderly Branch Library at 11:00 a.m. this Thursday, January 16 by Charles Woods III of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

King played a prominent role in Birmingham in the fight against racism during the Civil Rights Movement. His efforts led to King winning the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. A copy of the MLK Letter from a Birmingham Jail is housed in the BPL Archives Department's world-renowned civil rights collection.

The Birmingham Public Library is offering several programs and activities this week to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King...

Join us at Pratt City Branch Library, 509 Dugan Avenue, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, as the library partners ...
01/13/2025

Join us at Pratt City Branch Library, 509 Dugan Avenue, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, as the library partners with Mills Pharmacy to hold a Blood Pressure Brunch. A light brunch will be provided. This event is free, but attendees are asked to call 205-791-4997 to register in advance to help with a general head count.

Did you know that patrons can now check out blood pressure monitoring kits at five Birmingham Public Library locations - Central, Avondale, Springville Road, Five Points West and North Birmingham? You can also check your blood pressure by using a blood pressure kiosk inside West End Branch Library during library hours. For details click below

Struggling with high blood pressure? The Birmingham Public Library has several locations able to help you keep your blood pressure in chec...

In conjunction with the City of Birmingham offices, the Birmingham Public Library will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Janua...
01/09/2025

In conjunction with the City of Birmingham offices, the Birmingham Public Library will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 2025, due to the threat of inclement weather.

The library will also be closed on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Everyone stay safe.

Join co-authors, Mayor Randall Woodfin and Edward T. Bowser on Friday, January 24 at 5 p.m. in conversation about their ...
01/08/2025

Join co-authors, Mayor Randall Woodfin and Edward T. Bowser on Friday, January 24 at 5 p.m. in conversation about their newly released book, SON OF BIRMINGHAM.

BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY, 2100 Park Place
Facilitated by: Javacia Harris Bowser of See Jane Write

Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase.

"Detox 101," taught by ShaeJae Wellness LLC on January 15, and "Rooted Connections: Postpartum Wellness Gathering," led ...
01/08/2025

"Detox 101," taught by ShaeJae Wellness LLC on January 15, and "Rooted Connections: Postpartum Wellness Gathering," led by Sharita Creer on January 18 are among several programs promoting health and wellness that the Springville Road Regional Library is hosting this month.
Click below for details

" Detox 101," taught by ShaeJae Wellness LLC on January 15, and "Rooted Connections: Postpartum Wellness Gathering," led by Sharita Creer o...

The Birmingham Public Library Department of Archives and Manuscripts presents the 22nd annual BEGIN THE DAY Martin Luthe...
01/07/2025

The Birmingham Public Library Department of Archives and Manuscripts presents the 22nd annual BEGIN THE DAY Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Lecture "Liberation Through the Land: Connecting Black Liberation to Urban Farming"

Saturday, January 18, 1-3 p.m. at Birmingham Public Library 2100 Park Place

Join M. Dominique Villanueva, co-founder of Fountain Heights Farms, for an inspiring and thought-provoking lecture on how urban farming serves as a pathway to liberation and justice. In this talk, Dominique explores the historical legacy of Black agriculture, the transformative power of reclaiming land, and the interconnectedness of collective liberation. Learn how initiatives like Fountain Heights Farms are fostering community resilience, food justice, and cross-community solidarity. Discover why supporting mutual aid, urban farming, and land justice efforts is essential for building a future where everyone can thrive. Together, we'll reflect on how small actions can create powerful, lasting change.building a future where everyone can thrive. Together, we’ll reflect on how small actions can create powerful, lasting change.

This program is free and open to the public.

Would you like to make your physical, mental, and emotional health a priority in 2025? Then plan on joining the Birmingh...
01/03/2025

Would you like to make your physical, mental, and emotional health a priority in 2025? Then plan on joining the Birmingham Public Library every month at the Central Library downtown for the "Self-Care Mastermind: Community Edition." The series kicks off next Tuesday, January 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the BPL Research Library's 4th Floor Arrington Auditorium, 2100 Park Place.

The program topic will be different each month, but all will focus on improving your overall well-being by engaging in purposeful and persistent health practices. Each presentation will consist of lecture, discussion, and audience participation. The instructor for the Self-Care Mastermind: Community Edition series is Christina (C. J.) Wade. Ms. Wade is a licensed massage therapist and certified health coach.
For more information click on the blog below:

Self-Care MasterMind: Community Edition, a wellness coaching series, kicks off Tuesday, January 7. C.J. Wade is instructor of Self-Care ...

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