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 bond
08/03/2026
This Wednesday (Aug 5) is the first Wednesday. Which means FREE CHAIR YOGA at Avondale Library - Birmingham Public Library System. It also means the fabulous Alexis Ann Unger will be teachingđź’›
And, funding has been approved for FREE CHAIR YOGA at Avondale Library every 1st and 3rd Wednesday through December. I'll be back teaching both classes starting in September.
08/03/2026
This week’s Grab & Go for Grown-Ups kit has everything you need to sew your own elastic button bookmark. Kits available while supplies last!
08/02/2026
Join us Wednesday, August 5th, at 2 p.m. for Club Create, our weekly arts and crafts workshop for adults. We'll be coloring mandala and zentangle window clings.
08/01/2026
Adult Activity Packs — monthly selections of activities, puzzles, and library resources -- are available while supplies last: Pick up our new Road Trip pack and enjoy beautiful bookmarks, puzzles, and more!
08/01/2026
If you’ve seen the books in the Avondale Fairy Library and wondered how to make them, this is the grab & go craft for you! Our Tiny Book of the Month for August is an illustrated edition of The Odyssey. With our kit plus scissors and glue, you can craft your own tiny book. Kits are available while supplies last!
07/31/2026
Pt. 2: Meet These Amazing Writers at the 2026 Local Authors' Expo at Birmingham Public Library on Saturday Author/Drummer YOGI DADA will be featured speaker Meet Alabama authors. Discover new books. Celebrate local stories. Join Us for the 2...
07/30/2026
The Youth Department is taking a short break from programming during August as we plan and prepare for an exciting new season of books, stories, and library fun! We look forward to welcoming everyone back to our regular programming beginning September 1.
07/30/2026
THIS SATURDAY!
Mark your calendars for the Local Author Expo on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Birmingham Public Library's Central Location!
Celebrate the talent and creativity of Alabama authors as you browse books, connect with local writers, and discover new stories from across our community.
We're also excited to feature special presentations from:
• Hope Fortenberry of Rocky Heights Print & Binding, who will share insights into the self-publishing journey and the book printing process.
• Yogi Dada, spiritual teacher, author, and community leader, who will offer inspiration drawn from his experiences as a writer and community advocate.
We look forward to seeing you!
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509 40th Street S
Birmingham, AL
35222
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |