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  West End Branch Library (BPL)

  1348 Tuscaloosa Ave SW
  Birmingham, Alabama 35211

  Phone: (205) 226-4089   |   Official Website

  Admission:

   Free

  Hours: M-Sat 9-6

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• • Current Events

    02/26/13- 05/28/13

    Crochet Class West End Branch Library (BPL) Crochet Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) February 26-May 28, 2013 Learn basic, intermediate,  and advance crochet techniques. This class is held every Tuesday from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Joan Black, instructor. No registration required.

• • Upcoming Events

    06/04/13	Tuxedo Junction: Alabama Contribute to American Jazz West End Branch Library (BPL) Tuxedo Junction: Alabama Contribute to American Jazz Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 4, 2013 Albert Murray, a native of Alabama and a professor of English at Tuskegee Institute, wrote the following while preparing a lecture on the emotional appeal of jazz: "Jazz is a music played by Americans to get rid of the blues... when you see a jazz musican playing, you're looking at a pioneer, and you're looking at an explorer; you're looking at an experimenter, you're looking at a scientist; you're looking at all those things because it's the creative process come to life." And...
    06/05/13	Dance Central2 West End Branch Library (BPL) Dance Central2 Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 5, 2013 Show off your moves with the fun Xbox game Dance Central2!
    06/06/13	Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H West End Branch Library (BPL) Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 6, 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.
    06/11/13	E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing? West End Branch Library (BPL) E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing? Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 11, 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.
    06/12/13	Scrabble Jewelry West End Branch Library (BPL) Scrabble Jewelry Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 12, 2013 Identify yourself with personalized jewelry made from Scrabble tiles.
    06/13/13	Diggin Dinos West End Branch Library (BPL) Diggin Dinos Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 13, 2013 The McWane Center brings fantastic fossil fun to your library this summer. This program will explore the truly amazing animals (not just dinosaurs) that once, swam, flew and walked the Earth!
    06/18/13	Tricks of the Trade West End Branch Library (BPL) Tricks of the Trade Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 18, 2013 Magician Larry Moore takes you behind the scenes and teaches you simple yet powerful magic tricks you can do—tricks for children, teens, and adults. No experience required! This class is part of Birmingham Public Library's adult summer reading program.
    06/19/13	Paint Your Own T-Shirt West End Branch Library (BPL) Paint Your Own T-Shirt Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 19, 2013 Bring your own clean T-Shirt before June 12 and create your own Summer Reading T-Shirt on June 19.
    06/20/13	We Dig Magic – Larry Moore West End Branch Library (BPL) We Dig Magic – Larry Moore Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) 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.
    06/26/13	Hoop for Fitness West End Branch Library (BPL) Hoop for Fitness Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 26, 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!
    06/27/13	Paint Your Own T-Shirt West End Branch Library (BPL) Paint Your Own T-Shirt Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 27, 2013 Bring your own clean white T-shirt before June 20 and create your own summer reading T-shirt on June 27. This class is part of Birmingham Public Library's adult summer reading program.
    07/03/13	Larry Moore - We Dig Magic West End Branch Library (BPL) Larry Moore - We Dig Magic Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) July 3, 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.
    07/10/13	Beneath the Surface There Is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef E! West End Branch Library (BPL) Beneath the Surface There Is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef E! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) July 10, 2013 Join this interactive program where you will learn to hunt for healthy and delicious snack foods.
    07/11/13	Dig the Beat of John Scalici West End Branch Library (BPL) Dig the Beat of John Scalici Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) July 11, 2013 Join us as we dig the stories and sounds of award-winning percussionist, John Scalici. His drum circle of fun is guaranteed to rock your world. Learn more about John Scalici at http://getrhythmprograms.com/.

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Current &
Upcoming Events

• Current Events

  02/26/13- 05/28/13

  Crochet Class West End Branch Library (BPL) Crochet Class Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) February 26-May 28, 2013 Learn basic, intermediate,  and advance crochet techniques. This class is held every Tuesday from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Joan Black, instructor. No registration required.

• Upcoming Events

  06/04/13	Tuxedo Junction: Alabama Contribute to American Jazz West End Branch Library (BPL) Tuxedo Junction: Alabama Contribute to American Jazz Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 4, 2013 Albert Murray, a native of Alabama and a professor of English at Tuskegee Institute, wrote the following while preparing a lecture on the emotional appeal of jazz: "Jazz is a music played by Americans to get rid of the blues... when you see a jazz musican playing, you're looking at a pioneer, and you're looking at an explorer; you're looking at an experimenter, you're looking at a scientist; you're looking at all those things because it's the creative process come to life." And...
  06/05/13	Dance Central2 West End Branch Library (BPL) Dance Central2 Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 5, 2013 Show off your moves with the fun Xbox game Dance Central2!
  06/06/13	Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H West End Branch Library (BPL) Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 6, 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.
  06/11/13	E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing? West End Branch Library (BPL) E-Readers - What Do I Do With This Thing? Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 11, 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.
  06/12/13	Scrabble Jewelry West End Branch Library (BPL) Scrabble Jewelry Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 12, 2013 Identify yourself with personalized jewelry made from Scrabble tiles.
  06/13/13	Diggin Dinos West End Branch Library (BPL) Diggin Dinos Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 13, 2013 The McWane Center brings fantastic fossil fun to your library this summer. This program will explore the truly amazing animals (not just dinosaurs) that once, swam, flew and walked the Earth!
  06/18/13	Tricks of the Trade West End Branch Library (BPL) Tricks of the Trade Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 18, 2013 Magician Larry Moore takes you behind the scenes and teaches you simple yet powerful magic tricks you can do—tricks for children, teens, and adults. No experience required! This class is part of Birmingham Public Library's adult summer reading program.
  06/19/13	Paint Your Own T-Shirt West End Branch Library (BPL) Paint Your Own T-Shirt Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 19, 2013 Bring your own clean T-Shirt before June 12 and create your own Summer Reading T-Shirt on June 19.
  06/20/13	We Dig Magic – Larry Moore West End Branch Library (BPL) We Dig Magic – Larry Moore Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) 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.
  06/26/13	Hoop for Fitness West End Branch Library (BPL) Hoop for Fitness Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 26, 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!
  06/27/13	Paint Your Own T-Shirt West End Branch Library (BPL) Paint Your Own T-Shirt Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) June 27, 2013 Bring your own clean white T-shirt before June 20 and create your own summer reading T-shirt on June 27. This class is part of Birmingham Public Library's adult summer reading program.
  07/03/13	Larry Moore - We Dig Magic West End Branch Library (BPL) Larry Moore - We Dig Magic Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) July 3, 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.
  07/10/13	Beneath the Surface There Is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef E! West End Branch Library (BPL) Beneath the Surface There Is Always Something Good to Eat with Chef E! Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) July 10, 2013 Join this interactive program where you will learn to hunt for healthy and delicious snack foods.
  07/11/13	Dig the Beat of John Scalici West End Branch Library (BPL) Dig the Beat of John Scalici Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL) July 11, 2013 Join us as we dig the stories and sounds of award-winning percussionist, John Scalici. His drum circle of fun is guaranteed to rock your world. Learn more about John Scalici at http://getrhythmprograms.com/.

Past
Events

• Past Events

  04/11/13- 05/02/13	Basic Sign Language Class West End Branch Library (BPL)
  04/11/13	WordPress: Blog or Website? West End Branch Library (BPL)
  04/02/13	The Legacy Lives: Storytime with Civil Rights Activist Faya Rose Touré Sanders West End Branch Library (BPL)
  04/02/13- 05/07/13	Energy and Power 4U West End Branch Library (BPL)
  04/01/13	The Passport Club West End Branch Library (BPL)
  03/30/13	From Page to Stage Readers' Theatre Workshop: Charlotte’s Web West End Branch Library (BPL)
  03/04/13	The Passport Club West End Branch Library (BPL)
  02/21/13	No Place for Race West End Branch Library (BPL)
  02/18/13	Sand Art Craft West End Branch Library (BPL)
  02/12/13	No Place for Race West End Branch Library (BPL)
  02/11/13- 03/04/13	Basic Computer Class - The Internet West End Branch Library (BPL)
  02/07/13	"Get Well" Valentines for Children's Hospital West End Branch Library (BPL)
  02/06/13	The Legacy Lives: Annie Pearl Avery: Civil Rights Activist & Foot Soldier West End Branch Library (BPL)
  02/02/13	From Page to Stage Readers' Theatre Workshop: Young Abe Lincoln West End Branch Library (BPL)
  01/23/13- 03/09/13	Free Tax Preparation Assistance West End Branch Library (BPL)
  01/15/13- 01/29/13	Crochet Class West End Branch Library (BPL)
  01/07/13	The Artist's Hour West End Branch Library (BPL)
  12/20/12	We Are Thankful: A Tasteful Christmas Blessing Mix West End Branch Library (BPL)
  12/10/12	The Passport Club West End Branch Library (BPL)
  12/06/12	Christmas Musical: The Birth of the Messiah West End Branch Library (BPL)
  12/03/12	Trim the Christmas Tree West End Branch Library (BPL)
  11/26/12	The Artist's Hour West End Branch Library (BPL)
  11/20/12	We Are Thankful: A Tasteful Thanksgiving Blessing Mix West End Branch Library (BPL)
  11/17/12	From Page to Stage Reader's Theatre: Peter Pan West End Branch Library (BPL)
  11/08/12- 11/15/12	Harvest Festival and Holiday Christmas Cooking West End Branch Library (BPL)
  10/30/12	Fang-tastic Halloween! West End Branch Library (BPL)
  10/29/12	The Artist's Hour West End Branch Library (BPL)
  10/29/12	Storytime - Wee Sing, Wee Dance West End Branch Library (BPL)
  10/17/12- 11/14/12	Wise Food Choices, Lifetime of Health West End Branch Library (BPL)
  10/16/12	Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies Community Health Forums West End Branch Library (BPL)
  10/11/12	Fire Prevention - Have Two Ways Out! West End Branch Library (BPL)
  09/29/12	From Page to Stage Reader's Theatre: Trumpet of the Swan West End Branch Library (BPL)
  09/27/12	Drumming Up Stories with Dave Holland West End Branch Library (BPL)
  09/25/12- 10/30/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  09/18/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  09/18/12	The Barber of Birmingham Documentary Screening West End Branch Library (BPL)
  09/11/12- 09/25/12	Crochet Class for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  09/11/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  09/10/12- 09/24/12	Computer Class West End Branch Library (BPL)
  09/04/12- 09/25/12	Crochet Class for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  09/04/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/30/12	Nutrition: Power of Choice West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/28/12	Crochet Class for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/28/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/27/12	Basic Computer Class West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/21/12	Crochet Class for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/21/12	Basic Computer Class West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/21/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/14/12	Crochet Class for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/14/12	Basic Computer Class West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/14/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/14/12	Royce Brown Presents "Tender Sensations" West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/07/12	Crochet Class for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  08/07/12	Basic Computer Class West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/31/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/31/12	Crochet Class for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/27/12	Seasoned Readers—Trains West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/27/12	Seasoned Readers—Trains West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/24/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/24/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/24/12	Crochet Class for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/17/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/17/12	Crochet Class for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/12/12	Night Creatures West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/11/12	Own the Night by Eating Right with Chef "E" West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/10/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/10/12- 08/28/12	West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/05/12	This Magic Moment West End Branch Library (BPL)
  07/03/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/28/12	Drumming Up Dreams West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/27/12	iPads, eBooks and Fun! West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/26/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/26/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/21/12	Paint Your Own T-Shirt West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/20/12	Chalk and Chocolate West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/19/12	iPads, eBooks and Fun! West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/19/12	iPads, eBooks and Fun! West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/19/12	The History and Lore of Trains! West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/19/12	Chair Yoga for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/14/12	The Theatre, the Theatre! West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/13/12	Paint Your Own T-Shirt West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/12/12	Chair Yoga Class for Beginners West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/07/12	Dance Hoop: Amazing World of Circles West End Branch Library (BPL)
  06/06/12	Hoop Dance For Fitness West End Branch Library (BPL)
  05/29/12	West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes West End Branch Library (BPL)
  05/22/12	West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes West End Branch Library (BPL)
  05/22/12	West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes West End Branch Library (BPL)
  05/15/12	West End Branch Library Presents Free Crochet Classes West End Branch Library (BPL)
  05/14/12	West End Branch Library Presents Basic Internet Class West End Branch Library (BPL)
  04/19/12	West End Library Presents - Self Defense Class West End Branch Library (BPL)
  04/19/12	West End Library Presents - Self Defense Class for Teens West End Branch Library (BPL)
  04/12/12	The West End Branch Library Celebrates 100 Years! West End Branch Library (BPL)
  04/11/12	1-2-3 Play With Me West End Branch Library (BPL)
  03/19/12	West End Branch Library Presents National Flood Safety Awareness Week West End Branch Library (BPL)
  03/14/12	1-2-3 Play With Me West End Branch Library (BPL)
  02/13/12	Basic Computer Class West End Branch Library (BPL)
  02/09/12	Get Ready for Storytime West End Branch Library (BPL)
  02/09/12	Get Ready for Storytime West End Branch Library (BPL)
  01/23/12- 03/05/12	Crafty Crafts West End Branch Library (BPL)
  01/19/12	Civil Rights and the Power of Words West End Branch Library (BPL)