Avondale Library - Birmingham Public Library System
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Avondale Regional Library is part of the Birmingham Alabama Public Library system In 2005, the library closed again for renovations and refurbishing.
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. 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. 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.
10/06/2026
E is for ELEPHANTS!
What a trunk-tastic time we had at today’s PiP program! We stomped, sang, played, learned, and had lots of elephant-sized fun while celebrating the letter E!
We can’t wait to see everyone next week when we explore the letter F!
Until then… keep stomping, wiggling, and having fun!
10/06/2026
Birmingham Public Library is hiring!
The following positions are available:
Laborer-Part-Time, 30 Hrs Biweekly, Southside Branch
Librarian II-Full-Time, North Birmingham Branch
Library Assistant III-Full-Time, Wylam Branch
Library Assistant III- Part-Time 40 Hrs Biweekly, North Avondale Branch
Library Assistant II-Part-Time, 40 Hrs Biweekly, Five Points West Branch
Security Officer-Part-Time, 58 Hrs Biweekly, East Lake Branch
Security Officer-Part-Time, 58 Hrs Biweekly, Pratt City Branch
To apply for a job with the Birmingham Public Library System, visit: https://applybpl.carrd.co/
or
Birmingham Career Center, 3216 4th Avenue South
205-582-5220 The web address is https://alabamaworks.alabama.gov/
Job descriptions: https://cobpl.libguides.com/libraryjobs
10/06/2026
Join us for an evening of games, laughter, treats & family fun!
10/05/2026
Don’t Miss Out! Secure your table for the VIP Experience at Classic Cocktails!
October 27, 5:30–9 PM
Birmingham Public Library | 2100 Park Place
💎 $500 per table (seats 8)
VIP Includes:
✔️ All General Admission perks
✔️ Reserved front-row table by the stage + dance floor
✔️ No stress — your seats & table are guaranteed
✔️ Limited-edition glass for each guest (8)
✔️ (1) T-shirt for the host
Tables are limited. Elevate your night and reserve yours today! Purchase your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/classic-cocktails-2026-tickets-1995465191103
10/05/2026
10/05/2026
With this week’s Grab & Go for Grown-Ups kit, you can craft an embroidered pink ribbon bookmark in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Each kit includes bookmark with printed design, needle, embroidery floss, instructions, and a QR code to take you to a back stitch tutorial.
Just use the needle to punch holes along the pattern, embroider the design, then glue the back of the bookmark in place to hide the back side of your stitches. Available while supplies last!
10/05/2026
Join us Wednesday, October 7th, at 2 p.m. for Club Create, our weekly arts and crafts workshop for adults. Bring a pink t-shirt to transform as we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Week!
10/04/2026
23 Books To Read When You Want To Cozy Up On A Rainy Day These cozy books for a rainy day span classics, romance, mystery, and fantasy, with 23 picks that suit a wide range of reading moods.
10/02/2026
Who’s ready for the ultimate Classic Cocktails party?
DJ French Kiss is spinning everything from old-school favorites to the new-school hits you love, and trust us, you don’t want to miss it!
Tuesday, October 27, 5:30–9 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place
Tickets won’t last long!
Grab yours today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/classic-cocktails-2026-tickets-1995465191103
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509 40th Street S
Birmingham, AL
35222
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| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |
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