News Releases Archives

2003

CyberTeen Web Site Released (09/04/2003)
CyberKid Web Site Released (09/04/2003)
Storyteller and Illustrator Wil Clay At BPL In November (08/29/2003)
August - October 2003 Brown Bag Lunch Programs At The Central Library (06/19/2003)
Celebrating The Birmingham Public Library (04/15/2003)
Brown Bag Lunch Programs (May-July) are held at Central Library's Arrington Auditorium every Wednesday at noon.
Overdue Books Amnesty at Birmingham Public Library (04/03/2003)
Before You Travel On: Reflections on the Fortieth Anniversary of the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement (February 6-May 8) (02/04/2003)
Brown Bag Lunches At Central Library - February Through April (02/04/2003)
Gee's Bend Exhibit Comes Home (01/10/2003)

2002

Birmingham Public Library Plans to Break Ground for New Five Points West Library (12/04/02)
Birmingham Public Library Plans an Artful Celebration for December Brown Bag Lunch Series Programs (11/21/02)
Birmingham Public Library Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving (11/21/02)
Birmingham Public Library to Host Blood Drive for Patrons (11/06/02)
Eastwood Mall Branch of the Birmingham Public Library Celebrates 20th Birthday (11/05/02)
Birmingham Public Library Closed in Observance of Veterans Day (11/04/02)
Birmingham Public Library Plans an Artful Celebration for November Brown Bag Lunch Series Programs (10/23/02)
Birmingham Public Library Hosts Folklorist and Storyteller (10/17/02)
Birmingham Public Library Gets Graphic (10/14/02)
Birmingham Public Library Explores the New World with Map Exhibit in Gallery  (10/14/02)
Birmingham Public Library Reflects on Birmingham for October Brown Bag Lunch Series Programs (09/16/02)
Birmingham Public Library Offers Workshop About Online Genealogical Resources (09/09/02)
Birmingham Public Library Among The Best According to Family Tree Magazine (08/27/02)
Birmingham Public Library Appoints New Associate Director (08/12/02)
BPL Brown Bag Programs For September (08/2002)
Birmingham Public Library’s Art Gallery Highlights the Ties that Bind Birmingham (07/29/02)
Birmingham Public Library Explores the Past with August Brown Bag Lunch Series Program Schedule (07/25/02)
Central Library-Downtown Location of Birmingham Public Library to Close Today at 12:00 Noon (07/11/02)
Birmingham Public Library Finds Art For Art Gallery (06/27/02)
Birmingham Public Library Unwraps July Brown Bag Lunch Program Schedule (06/26/02)
Public Hearing Announcement: Birmingham Public Library Internet Policy (06/11/02)
Birmingham Public Library Presents Genealogical Treasures Workshop (05/29/02)
Birmingham Public Library Continues 75th Anniversary Celebration With June Brown Bag Lunch Schedule (05/28/02)
Birmingham Public Library Listed As Top Attraction In Birmingham (05/22/02) 
Library Usage Up In Wake of Recession: New Studies Highlight Use And Value Of Libraries (05/13/2002)
The Birmingham Public Library Celebrates Fourth Installment of Alabama Bound 2002 (04/23/02)
Birmingham Public Library Highlights Studio By The Tracks in Art Gallery (04/08/02)
Birmingham Public Library’s Regional Library Computer Center Upgrades for Visually Impaired (04/05/02)
Brown Bag Lunches at the Birmingham Public Library During May (03/21/02)
Brown Bag Lunches at the Birmingham Public Library During April (03/21/02)
Go Figure! Comes To BPL April 25, 2002 (03/14/02)
The Birmingham Public Library Announces List of Authors Attending Alabama Bound 2002 (03/14/02)
Brown Bag Lunches at the Birmingham Public Library During March (02/27/02)
Birmingham Public Library Hires New Public Relations Officer (02/13/02)
Wildlife And Nature Photography Exhibit By J. Malcom Pierson Displayed At Central (01/24/02)
Brown Bag Lunches at the Birmingham Public Library During February (01/18/02)
Brown Bag Lunches at the Birmingham Public Library During January (01/04/02)

2001

Birmingham Public Library Seeks Memories (11/20/01)
Downtown discovery: Celebrating 25 years of city center surprises - Birmingham Public Library Gallery, November 1–December 31, 2001 (11/08/01)
First Floor Exhibit Cases at the Birmingham Public Library feature Sherlock Holmes’ Memorabilia November 1 – November 30, 2001 (11/08/01)
Dr. Lorenzo Pace to speak at the Birmingham Public Library and Pratt City Branch Library – Alabama author and illustrator of Jalani and the Lock (11/06/01)
Storyteller, Barbara McBride-Smith, at the Birmingham Public Library - November, 2001 (10/05/01)
Brown Bag Lunches at the Birmingham Public Library during November and December (10/04/01)
Storyteller, Lorraine Johnson-Coleman, at the Birmingham Public Library, Oct. 25, 2001 (10/04/01)
CANCELED (will reschedule later) Diane McWhorter & Bob Corley speak at Birmingham Public Library – September 14, 2001 (09/11/01)
Brown Bag Lunches at the Birmingham Public Library during October (8/31/01)
Brown Bag Lunches at the Birmingham Public Library during September (8/3/01)
Springville Road Library's September Fest to be held September 22, 2001 (8/31/01)
Children's Booksale at Springville Road Regional Branch Library (8/8/01)
Book Treats at Avondale Regional Library, Branch of Birmingham Public (7/18/01)
Brown Bag Lunches at the Birmingham Public Library during August (7/18/01)
Exhibition of the Watercolor Society of Alabama, September 16-October 31, 2001 (8/31/01)
"Novel" Brown Bag Lunches at the Birmingham Public Library during July (6/28/01)
The Birmingham Public Library presents May & June Brown-Bag Lunch Series (4/18/01)
BPL wins blue ribbon award for excellence in library service (4/16/01)
Birmingham Public Library Celebrates Alabama Authors and Publishers  (03/22/01)
Vision and Revision, abstract works by twelve Village Painters will be on display in the Gallery March 1 – April 30. (2/27/01)
Alabama Bound at Birmingham Public Library, April 28, 2001  (2/27/01)
Free tax assistance available at your Jefferson County public libraries (2/27/01)
Birmingham Public Library celebrates Women's History Month (2/27/01)
Lives of Quiet Affirmation: An Alabama Jewish Community Exhibit at the Birmingham Public Library March 1-May 11, 2001 (2/20/01)
Birmingham Public Library celebrates Black History Month with school choirs (01/30/01)
Authors to visit Birmingham Public Library during Black History Month (01/19/01)
Alabama Art Quilters on display at the Birmingham Public Library (01/04/01)