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The Birmingham Public Library was established in 1886 as an adjunct of the city's public schools. John Herbert Phillips, then superintendent of the public school system, set up a library in a room adjoining his office, and this particular library grew over several decades. Finally, in 1913, a public library board was established, and the City of Birmingham assumed responsibility for funding the institution.

From humble but hopeful beginnings in a room not much bigger than a closet, the Birmingham Public Library is one of the largest and most well-respected library systems in the southeast. Over the years, it has grown with the population and today serves a society diverse in interests, needs, and age. Scholars and self-learners remain drawn to the unique archival materials, the extensive genealogical materials, and the local and southern history resources, while students and other citizens expect current and broad-based reference information and up-to-date popular materials. The cooperative agreement that BPL shares with the other municipal public libraries in the county greatly increases the number of library materials available to any library member. In fact, the Jefferson County Library Cooperative is a model for how separate governments can work together to provide a public service across city boundaries.

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Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch

2100 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35203

Phone: (205) 226-3600 | Official Website

Admission:
Free

Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 9am-8pm Wednesday - Saturday: 9am-6pm Sunday: 2-6pm
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Current Events

06/19/13	E-Mail Workshop Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch E-Mail Workshop Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 19, 2013 Join us in this workshop as we learn how to create a free email account using a web-based email service provider such as Yahoo and Gmail. Prerequisite includes having taken Basic Internet.
06/19/13- 07/17/13	Dig Some Great Movies! Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Dig Some Great Movies! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 19-July 17, 2013 Come join us in the Storycastle as we show some great Earth-moving movies! Refreshments provided.
05/16/13- 06/21/13	The Art of Art Bacon, Artist and Activist Exhibition Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch The Art of Art Bacon, Artist and Activist Exhibition Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 16-June 21, 2013 Art Bacon is known by many as an artist, educator, and scientist. However, art has always been his passion. He was born in West Palm Beach but lived in several places in and outside of Florida. Recognized early for his artistic talent, he won many prizes and awards long before he graduated from high school. Now retired from Talladega College where he was named Professor Emeritus of Natural Sciences and Humanities, he is painting more than ever and occasionally writes and recites poetry. His...
01/22/13- 11/03/13	Introduction to Genealogy Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Introduction to Genealogy Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch January 22-November 3, 2013 Want to learn how to do genealogical research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
01/05/13- 12/07/13	Flow Tactics Teen Poetry Workshop Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Flow Tactics Teen Poetry Workshop Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch January 5-December 7, 2013 Flow Tactics Teen Poetry Workshop is held the first Saturday of every month, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Story Castle on the second floor of the Central Library, 2100 Park Place. John Paul Taylor of Real Life Poets, Inc. is the coordinator. For more information, call Taylor at 585-8271 or email him at johnpaul@reallifepoets.org.

Upcoming Events

06/19/13- 07/17/13	Dig Some Great Movies! Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Dig Some Great Movies! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 19-July 17, 2013 Come join us in the Storycastle as we show some great Earth-moving movies! Refreshments provided.
06/20/13	Larry Moore - We Dig Magic Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Larry Moore - We Dig Magic Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 20, 2013 Oh the places you’ll go, the stories you’ll hear, and the magic you’ll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for a program filled with stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting Moore.
06/22/13	Genealogy Workshop on Researching Convict Records Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Genealogy Workshop on Researching Convict Records Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 22, 2013 How can convict records help with your research? Or do you think perhaps this is research that cannot possibly have anything to do with you and your family? Well, think again! Librarian, archivist and lecturer Frazine Taylor will lead a workshop to discuss vagrancy laws and examine daily convict labor reports, applications for employment and inmates’ correspondence for clues to family information. Frazine Taylor has over twenty years of experience as a librarian, archivist,...
06/24/13	D is for Dinosaur Discovery Storytime Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch D is for Dinosaur Discovery Storytime Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 24, 2013 Enjoy storytime with Ms. Barbara as your little ones discovery the letter D and learn about dinosaurs.
06/24/13	Excel-Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Excel-Part I Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 24, 2013 Come join us at the Birmingham Library for this exciting spreadsheet class. Prerequisites include Microsoft Word..
06/24/13	E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing? Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing? Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 24, 2013 Do you have a device like an iPad, Nook, Kindle, or one of the hundreds of other tablets or hand-held gadgets? Join us for an informative hands-on demonstration of the many apps, books, music, and so much more that you can download to your device and start your own online adventure! This class is part of Birmingham Public Library's adult summer reading program.
06/25/13	Excel-Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Excel-Part II Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 25, 2013 Come join us at the Birmingham Library for this exciting spreadsheet class! Prerequisites include Microsft Word.
06/25/13	Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 25, 2013 Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.
06/26/13	Social Media Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Social Media Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 26, 2013 Come join for an amazing class on Social Media!! Class Requirements: Basic Internet Skills.
06/27/13	Beneath the Surface There Is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef E! Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Beneath the Surface There Is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef E! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 27, 2013 Join this interactive program where you will learn to hunt for healthy and delicious snack foods.
07/08/13	Storytime Treasures with Vincent Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Storytime Treasures with Vincent Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 8, 2013 Come join Vincent in digging up buried storytime treasures.
07/09/13	Explore Hoops for Fitness Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Explore Hoops for Fitness Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 9, 2013 The amazing world of "circles" will be introduced to each participant as an innovative creative dance partner. Learn how to move with your hoop, on and off your body, to your favorite music. Also learn a few hoop games that you can play with your friends. Arrington Auditorium. Registration required at 205-226-3655.
07/10/13	Brown Bag Lunch Program - A Taste of the Caribbean Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Brown Bag Lunch Program - A Taste of the Caribbean Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 10, 2013 Most Americans are unaware of the many connections shared between the history and culture of the United States and the Caribbean. From shared foods and music to the many famous Americans born in the Caribbean—from Founding Father Alexander Hamilton to Frasier star Kelsey Grammer—the U.S. and the Caribbean have influenced one another and passed traditions back and forth for centuries. Martin Luther King, Jr. often vacationed in the Caribbean and did much of his writing...
07/11/13	Hoop for Fitness Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Hoop for Fitness Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 11, 2013 Discover the fitness hoop rather than a child's play toy! This is the newest "cool" dance activity that you'll learn some super fun "tricks" with. You'll definitely stand out in a crowd with your hoop after this session with Hoop for Fitness!
07/15/13	Digging Up Stories with Ms. Farah Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Digging Up Stories with Ms. Farah Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 15, 2013 Ms. Farah will be digging up some great stories and fun.
07/16/13	Buried Treasure Craft Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Buried Treasure Craft Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 16, 2013 Kids can store treasures in their very own hand-made chest, play treasure hunt, or cook up adventures on the high seas or ancient pyramids. (Ages 7 and up.) Registration required at 205-226-3655.
07/18/13	Sharpie Tie-Dye Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Sharpie Tie-Dye Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 18, 2013 Transform your average T-shirt into the next big thing. Normal tie-dye can be messy and time consuming. You can get a really cool tie-dye effect using colored Sharpie pens. You’ll get wearable art! To register bring a white T-shirt to the Youth Department no later than July 11.
07/20/13	Historic House Research Workshop Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Historic House Research Workshop Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 20, 2013 Have you ever wondered who may have lived in your house before your family moved in? Could the previous owner have been a prominent politician or civic leader? The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) is hosting a workshop on historic house research on Saturday, July 20, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm in the Central Library’s Richard Arrington, Jr. Auditorium. This workshop does not require registration and is free to the public. The workshop is sponsored by the Jefferson County...
07/22/13	Dino Dynomite Movie Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Dino Dynomite Movie Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 22, 2013 Come dance and sing with your favorite purple dinosaur.
07/23/13	Saying Goodbye to a Summer Full of Treasures Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Saying Goodbye to a Summer Full of Treasures Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 23, 2013 Summer Reading continues, but let's finish the summer with a party! Magic Man Larry Moore will be providing the entertainment again with refreshments being provided. Program will taking place in the Arrington Auditorium.
07/24/13	Introduction to Finding Funders Workshop Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Introduction to Finding Funders Workshop Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 24, 2013 This session provides an introduction to the Foundation Center's comprehensive online database, Foundation Directory Online Professional. Learn how to create customized searches to develop targeted lists of foundations that will match your organization's funding needs. We will also explore Power Search, which allows you to search across nine Foundation Center databases—grantmakers, grants, companies, 990s, news, jobs, RFPs, nonprofit literature, and IssueLab reports. This workshop will...
07/25/13	Teen Pool Party Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Teen Pool Party Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 25, 2013 Come celebrate the end of the summer reading program with a special pool party just for teens! By the pool, by the sun, we are all getting together to have some fun! Bring your swimsuits, flip flops, and towel and join us at one of the 3 participating YMCAs: Youth Center, Northeast Family Branch, or the Western Area Family Branch. All Birmingham Public Library locations are participating. Please call your local branch for more information.
07/26/13- 07/27/13	Harry Potter Film Festival Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Harry Potter Film Festival Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 26-July 27, 2013 In celebration of Harry’s birthday, come to our Harry Potter film festival in the Story Castle. The magic will be on screen. Refreshments will be provided.
09/13/13	Bards & Brews Open Mic Poetry Event Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Bards & Brews Open Mic Poetry Event Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch September 13, 2013 The September 13 edition of the Birmingham Public Library’s (BPL) popular Bards & Brews poetry performance/beer tasting series will travel to the Central Library. Held every month except December, this Bards & Brews will be an open mic—first place winner gets $200, and second place winner $100. The festivities start at 6:30 pm with live music, and poetry performances start at 7:00 pm. Emcee Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins will deftly guide both novice and veteran...

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Current Events

06/19/13	E-Mail Workshop Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch E-Mail Workshop Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 19, 2013 Join us in this workshop as we learn how to create a free email account using a web-based email service provider such as Yahoo and Gmail. Prerequisite includes having taken Basic Internet.
06/19/13- 07/17/13	Dig Some Great Movies! Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Dig Some Great Movies! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 19-July 17, 2013 Come join us in the Storycastle as we show some great Earth-moving movies! Refreshments provided.
05/16/13- 06/21/13	The Art of Art Bacon, Artist and Activist Exhibition Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch The Art of Art Bacon, Artist and Activist Exhibition Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 16-June 21, 2013 Art Bacon is known by many as an artist, educator, and scientist. However, art has always been his passion. He was born in West Palm Beach but lived in several places in and outside of Florida. Recognized early for his artistic talent, he won many prizes and awards long before he graduated from high school. Now retired from Talladega College where he was named Professor Emeritus of Natural Sciences and Humanities, he is painting more than ever and occasionally writes and recites poetry. His...
01/22/13- 11/03/13	Introduction to Genealogy Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Introduction to Genealogy Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch January 22-November 3, 2013 Want to learn how to do genealogical research? Come to this class. No registration is required. Go to http://tinyurl.com/genieintro to print out the class handout and bring it with you.
01/05/13- 12/07/13	Flow Tactics Teen Poetry Workshop Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Flow Tactics Teen Poetry Workshop Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch January 5-December 7, 2013 Flow Tactics Teen Poetry Workshop is held the first Saturday of every month, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Story Castle on the second floor of the Central Library, 2100 Park Place. John Paul Taylor of Real Life Poets, Inc. is the coordinator. For more information, call Taylor at 585-8271 or email him at johnpaul@reallifepoets.org.

Upcoming Events

06/19/13- 07/17/13	Dig Some Great Movies! Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Dig Some Great Movies! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 19-July 17, 2013 Come join us in the Storycastle as we show some great Earth-moving movies! Refreshments provided.
06/20/13	Larry Moore - We Dig Magic Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Larry Moore - We Dig Magic Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 20, 2013 Oh the places you’ll go, the stories you’ll hear, and the magic you’ll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for a program filled with stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting Moore.
06/22/13	Genealogy Workshop on Researching Convict Records Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Genealogy Workshop on Researching Convict Records Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 22, 2013 How can convict records help with your research? Or do you think perhaps this is research that cannot possibly have anything to do with you and your family? Well, think again! Librarian, archivist and lecturer Frazine Taylor will lead a workshop to discuss vagrancy laws and examine daily convict labor reports, applications for employment and inmates’ correspondence for clues to family information. Frazine Taylor has over twenty years of experience as a librarian, archivist,...
06/24/13	D is for Dinosaur Discovery Storytime Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch D is for Dinosaur Discovery Storytime Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 24, 2013 Enjoy storytime with Ms. Barbara as your little ones discovery the letter D and learn about dinosaurs.
06/24/13	Excel-Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Excel-Part I Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 24, 2013 Come join us at the Birmingham Library for this exciting spreadsheet class. Prerequisites include Microsoft Word..
06/24/13	E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing? Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing? Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 24, 2013 Do you have a device like an iPad, Nook, Kindle, or one of the hundreds of other tablets or hand-held gadgets? Join us for an informative hands-on demonstration of the many apps, books, music, and so much more that you can download to your device and start your own online adventure! This class is part of Birmingham Public Library's adult summer reading program.
06/25/13	Excel-Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Excel-Part II Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 25, 2013 Come join us at the Birmingham Library for this exciting spreadsheet class! Prerequisites include Microsft Word.
06/25/13	Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 25, 2013 Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.
06/26/13	Social Media Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Social Media Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 26, 2013 Come join for an amazing class on Social Media!! Class Requirements: Basic Internet Skills.
06/27/13	Beneath the Surface There Is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef E! Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Beneath the Surface There Is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef E! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 27, 2013 Join this interactive program where you will learn to hunt for healthy and delicious snack foods.
07/08/13	Storytime Treasures with Vincent Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Storytime Treasures with Vincent Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 8, 2013 Come join Vincent in digging up buried storytime treasures.
07/09/13	Explore Hoops for Fitness Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Explore Hoops for Fitness Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 9, 2013 The amazing world of "circles" will be introduced to each participant as an innovative creative dance partner. Learn how to move with your hoop, on and off your body, to your favorite music. Also learn a few hoop games that you can play with your friends. Arrington Auditorium. Registration required at 205-226-3655.
07/10/13	Brown Bag Lunch Program - A Taste of the Caribbean Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Brown Bag Lunch Program - A Taste of the Caribbean Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 10, 2013 Most Americans are unaware of the many connections shared between the history and culture of the United States and the Caribbean. From shared foods and music to the many famous Americans born in the Caribbean—from Founding Father Alexander Hamilton to Frasier star Kelsey Grammer—the U.S. and the Caribbean have influenced one another and passed traditions back and forth for centuries. Martin Luther King, Jr. often vacationed in the Caribbean and did much of his writing...
07/11/13	Hoop for Fitness Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Hoop for Fitness Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 11, 2013 Discover the fitness hoop rather than a child's play toy! This is the newest "cool" dance activity that you'll learn some super fun "tricks" with. You'll definitely stand out in a crowd with your hoop after this session with Hoop for Fitness!
07/15/13	Digging Up Stories with Ms. Farah Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Digging Up Stories with Ms. Farah Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 15, 2013 Ms. Farah will be digging up some great stories and fun.
07/16/13	Buried Treasure Craft Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Buried Treasure Craft Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 16, 2013 Kids can store treasures in their very own hand-made chest, play treasure hunt, or cook up adventures on the high seas or ancient pyramids. (Ages 7 and up.) Registration required at 205-226-3655.
07/18/13	Sharpie Tie-Dye Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Sharpie Tie-Dye Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 18, 2013 Transform your average T-shirt into the next big thing. Normal tie-dye can be messy and time consuming. You can get a really cool tie-dye effect using colored Sharpie pens. You’ll get wearable art! To register bring a white T-shirt to the Youth Department no later than July 11.
07/20/13	Historic House Research Workshop Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Historic House Research Workshop Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 20, 2013 Have you ever wondered who may have lived in your house before your family moved in? Could the previous owner have been a prominent politician or civic leader? The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) is hosting a workshop on historic house research on Saturday, July 20, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm in the Central Library’s Richard Arrington, Jr. Auditorium. This workshop does not require registration and is free to the public. The workshop is sponsored by the Jefferson County...
07/22/13	Dino Dynomite Movie Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Dino Dynomite Movie Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 22, 2013 Come dance and sing with your favorite purple dinosaur.
07/23/13	Saying Goodbye to a Summer Full of Treasures Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Saying Goodbye to a Summer Full of Treasures Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 23, 2013 Summer Reading continues, but let's finish the summer with a party! Magic Man Larry Moore will be providing the entertainment again with refreshments being provided. Program will taking place in the Arrington Auditorium.
07/24/13	Introduction to Finding Funders Workshop Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Introduction to Finding Funders Workshop Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 24, 2013 This session provides an introduction to the Foundation Center's comprehensive online database, Foundation Directory Online Professional. Learn how to create customized searches to develop targeted lists of foundations that will match your organization's funding needs. We will also explore Power Search, which allows you to search across nine Foundation Center databases—grantmakers, grants, companies, 990s, news, jobs, RFPs, nonprofit literature, and IssueLab reports. This workshop will...
07/25/13	Teen Pool Party Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Teen Pool Party Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 25, 2013 Come celebrate the end of the summer reading program with a special pool party just for teens! By the pool, by the sun, we are all getting together to have some fun! Bring your swimsuits, flip flops, and towel and join us at one of the 3 participating YMCAs: Youth Center, Northeast Family Branch, or the Western Area Family Branch. All Birmingham Public Library locations are participating. Please call your local branch for more information.
07/26/13- 07/27/13	Harry Potter Film Festival Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Harry Potter Film Festival Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch July 26-July 27, 2013 In celebration of Harry’s birthday, come to our Harry Potter film festival in the Story Castle. The magic will be on screen. Refreshments will be provided.
09/13/13	Bards & Brews Open Mic Poetry Event Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch Bards & Brews Open Mic Poetry Event Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch September 13, 2013 The September 13 edition of the Birmingham Public Library’s (BPL) popular Bards & Brews poetry performance/beer tasting series will travel to the Central Library. Held every month except December, this Bards & Brews will be an open mic—first place winner gets $200, and second place winner $100. The festivities start at 6:30 pm with live music, and poetry performances start at 7:00 pm. Emcee Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins will deftly guide both novice and veteran...

Past
Events

Past Events

06/18/13	PowerPoint Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/18/13	Paint Your Own T-Shirt Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/17/13	PowerPoint-Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/17/13	Dig a Little Deeper with Ronald Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/17/13	Family Craft Night Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/15/13	E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing? Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/14/13	A.G. Gaston American Dream Entrepreneur Panel and Contest Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/14/13	Teen Tailgate Party Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/13/13	Flying High Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/12/13	Word Part III Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/11/13	Diggin Dinos Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/11/13	Word Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/10/13	Dig the Beat of John Scalici Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/10/13	Word Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/05/13	Can You Dig It Puppet Show Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/05/13	Basic Internet Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/04/13	Basic PC Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
06/03/13	Keyboarding Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/28/13	BPL@Night Presents A Journey on the Trail of Tears Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/22/13	Spreadsheets with Open Office Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/22/13	Brown Bag Lunch Program - See Alabama First: The Story of Alabama Tourism Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/21/13	Spreadsheets with Open Office Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/20/13	Bullying Community Forum Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/20/13	Social Media Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/19/13	Opening Reception for Art Bacon Exhibition Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/15/13	Brown Bag Lunch Program - Back To Basics Total Body Workout Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/15/13	E-Mail Workshop Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/14/13	Presentations with Open Office--Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/13/13	Presentations with Open Office--Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/08/13	Word Processing with Open Office Part III Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/08/13	Brown Bag Lunch Program - Achieving Work-Life Balance Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/07/13	Word Processing with Open Office Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/06/13	Word Processing with Open Office Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/05/13	Author Talk with Rosalie Turner, Author of March with Me Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
05/01/13	Basic Internet Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/30/13	Basic PC Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/30/13	Voices from the Storm Anthology Program and Reception Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/29/13	Keyboarding Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/24/13	Social Media Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/23/13	Excel-Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/22/13	Excel-Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/22/13	Downloadable Training Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/20/13	Downloadable Training Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/18/13	Downloadable Training Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/17/13	E-Mail Workshop Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/16/13	Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/16/13	PowerPoint Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/15/13	PowerPoint-Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/11/13	Downloadable Training Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/10/13	Brown Bag Lunch Program - Blessed Are the Peacemakers Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/10/13	Word Part III Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/09/13	How the "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and the Civil Rights Movement Helped Change a Nation Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/09/13	Word Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/08/13	Holocaust Survivor Michael Stolowitzky Discusses Gertrude's Oath Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/08/13	Word Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/07/13	WORD UP! Annual Poetry Slam Competition for High School Students Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/06/13	Opening Reception for Artist Mero’e Rei Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/03/13	Basic Internet Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/02/13- 05/10/13	Afri-Spiritus Sembler: Diasporic Art Work of Mero’e Rei Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/02/13	Basic PC Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
04/01/13	Keyboarding Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/27/13	Spreadsheets with Open Office Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/27/13	Free Open Office Spreadsheets pt2. Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/26/13	Spreadsheets with Open Office Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/25/13	Social Media Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/24/13	From Page to Stage Readers' Theatre Workshop: Charlotte’s Web Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/20/13	Brown Bag Lunch Program - A Holocaust Survivor Speaks Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/20/13	E-Mail Workshop Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/19/13	Presentations with Open Office--Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/18/13	Presentations with Open Office--Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/13/13	Brown Bag Lunch Program - Birmingham Civil Rights: A Jewish Perspective Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/13/13	Word Processing with Open Office Part III Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/12/13	Word Processing with Open Office Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/11/13	Word Processing with Open Office Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/06/13	Basic Internet Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/05/13	Basic PC Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
03/04/13	Keyboarding Class Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/28/13	Healthy Living, Healthy Eating Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/27/13	Social Media Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/27/13	Brown Bag Lunch Program - The Ballad of Birmingham Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/26/13	Excel-Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/25/13	Excel-Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/21/13	Alabama School of Fine Arts Presents A Celebration of Black History Month Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/21/13	An Evening with Miss Iwate & Alan Pate Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/20/13	Brown Bag Lunch Program - Lawson State Community College Choir Concert Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/19/13	PowerPoint--Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/18/13	PowerPoint-Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/12/13	Word Part II Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/12/13- 03/12/13	1-2-3 Play With Me Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
02/11/13	Word Part I Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch
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