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Save the Date!Mark your calendars for this week's programs!Embodied: Contemporary Takes on the Dress4th Floor GalleryThe...
08/30/2026

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

Embodied: Contemporary Takes on the Dress
4th Floor Gallery

The Company We Keep, InToto Creative Arts
1st Floor Gallery

Community Connection
Tuesday, September 1, 9:00 AM -12:00 PM

Self-Care Mastermind
Tuesday, September 1, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM

Bards & Brews Grand Slam
Friday, September 4, 6:30 PM

08/29/2026

In 2027, the Linn-Henley Research Library celebrates 100 years of preserving the stories, people, places, and history that have shaped Birmingham and Alabama.
For a century, Linn-Henley has been a place where history comes to life. Its historic archives, rare books, genealogy collections, maps, manuscripts, and photographs connect generations to the people and stories that have shaped our community.

Throughout 2027, we invite you to join us as we celebrate 100 years of Linn-Henley, its remarkable history, treasured collections, and enduring role in preserving Birmingham's past for generations to come.

Save the date for our Centennial Celebration on April 10, 2027!

TODAY!Creative Movement WorkshopBirmingham Public Library, 2100 Park PlaceSaturday, August 29, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.Join the ...
08/29/2026

TODAY!
Creative Movement Workshop
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place
Saturday, August 29, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Join the teaching artists of InToto Creative Arts for a fun Creative Movement workshop! Through movement-based games and embodied expression, the workshop will explore the themes of InToto's new exhibition “The Company We Keep” in the First Floor Gallery. All bodies are suitable for this all-ages class. Please register for this free activity at https://intotoworkshop.eventbrite.com.

“The Company We Keep” and the accompanying activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Crochet Stars WorkshopAmanda BanksSaturday, September 26, 2:00 PM-5:00 PMLearn to make a galaxy of crochet stars with ar...
08/28/2026

Crochet Stars Workshop
Amanda Banks
Saturday, September 26, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM

Learn to make a galaxy of crochet stars with artist Amanda Banks! In this three-hour workshop, Banks will teach you everything you need to know about making crochet stars, including the five foundational crochet stitches, how to work in the round, and how to finish a project. All experience levels are welcome (even beginners), and all materials are provided. Space is limited – please reserve your place at https://crochetstarsworkshop.eventbrite.com or call 205-226-3728. Banks’ dress is featured in "Embodied: Contemporary Takes on the Dress," an exhibition currently on view in the Fourth Floor Gallery.

Amanda Banks is an artist and research professional based in Huntsville, Alabama. Her practice merges a multidisciplinary education in engineering, global business, and textiles to create thought-provoking work about labor and care. Amanda is a 2026 South Arts Emerging Traditional Artist, VP of Special Projects for the Alabama Women’s Caucus for Art, and Craft Yarn Council certified instructor with more than 30 years of crochet experience.

This workshop is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

TODAY!Looking for an easy and delicious way to support the BPL? Join us for Spirit Night at Mugshots Grill & Bar! Bring ...
08/28/2026

TODAY!
Looking for an easy and delicious way to support the BPL? Join us for Spirit Night at Mugshots Grill & Bar! Bring your family, friends, and enjoy a great meal.

Friday, August 28, 5:00-9:00 PM
Mugshots Grill & Bar, 2311 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N.
10% of all food sales during Spirit Night will be donated directly to the Birmingham Public Library in support of the Beyond the Bell Campaign.

Beyond the Bell is more than an after-school program, it's a lifeline for local families. Serving 150 elementary and middle school students each school day at the downtown Birmingham Public Library, the program offers:
• Homework help
• Mentorship
• Enrichment activities
• Social-emotional support

Can't make it to Spirit Night? You can still support Beyond the Bell and help us continue growing this impactful program. Learn more and donate at: https://www.cobpl.org/beyondthebell/

NEXT FRIDAY!BARDS AND BREWS GRAND SLAMFriday, September 4, 6:30 PMDoors open at 6:00 PMBirmingham Public Library, 2100 P...
08/28/2026

NEXT FRIDAY!
BARDS AND BREWS GRAND SLAM
Friday, September 4, 6:30 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place

Details:
• Free admission (18+ to enter)
• On-site slam registration begins promptly at 6:00 PM
• $5 registration fee to compete
• Limit of 10 participants
• Slam Prizes: 1st: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200

Featured Poet: Ashley Sankey
Host: Thed Weller

Bards and Brews is sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Connect. Collaborate. Contribute.Birmingham’s next generation of library supporters is coming together! Join Birmingham ...
08/27/2026

Connect. Collaborate. Contribute.
Birmingham’s next generation of library supporters is coming together! Join Birmingham Public Library Professional Social Council, a dynamic network of professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, and changemakers who want to connect, collaborate and make a difference through advocacy and volunteer service.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, get involved in your community, or support the Birmingham Public Library in new ways, we’d love to have you there.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:00 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place

Designed for ages 25–40.

Come meet like minded professionals and discover how you can be part of the future of BPL.

Join us this afternoon!Take a break, relax, and recharge with Chair Yoga & Meditation with Coach Tru. Whether you're new...
08/27/2026

Join us this afternoon!
Take a break, relax, and recharge with Chair Yoga & Meditation with Coach Tru. Whether you're new to yoga or simply looking for a gentle way to reduce stress, this free session is designed for all experience levels. No mat or special equipment is needed, just bring yourself!

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 1:00 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place
2nd Floor – Create205 Lab

Free and open to the public.

Creative Movement WorkshopBirmingham Public Library, 2100 Park PlaceSaturday, August 29, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.Join the teachi...
08/26/2026

Creative Movement Workshop
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place
Saturday, August 29, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Join the teaching artists of InToto Creative Arts for a fun Creative Movement workshop! Through movement-based games and embodied expression, the workshop will explore the themes of InToto's new exhibition “The Company We Keep” in the First Floor Gallery. All bodies are suitable for this all-ages class. Please register for this free activity at https://intotoworkshop.eventbrite.com.

“The Company We Keep” and the accompanying activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

EPISODE presents INside Cinema A cozy cinema experience with free admission and free popcorn. Tuesday, September 8, Door...
08/26/2026

EPISODE presents INside Cinema
A cozy cinema experience with free admission and free popcorn.

Tuesday, September 8, Doors open at 5 PM, Movie starts at 5:30 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place
Arrington Auditorium

Now showing: Set It Off (Rated R)
Plot: Four friends struggling to make ends meet turn to bank robbery, setting off a dangerous chain of events that tests their loyalty, friendship, and survival.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-cinema-now-showing-set-it-off-tickets-1998539258722?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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