About the Library
Mission Statement
The mission of the Birmingham Public Library is to provide the highest quality experience to our community for lifelong
learning, cultural enrichment and enjoyment.
Mission, Vision, and Values
General Library Information
Library Facilities
- 19 separate locations
- 870 hours per week open for business
- 368,000 total square feet
- Public spaces for meetings and
exhibits
- Systemwide service from all outlets
Library Holdings
History & Culture
Administration
Annual Reports
Library Rules & Policies
Press & Marketing
Support the Library
- Donate Money:
Contribute
- The Birmingham Public Library needs your support. The library is an
essential part of Birmingham's life. Your gift helps keep the vital services
the library delivers FREE for all of Birmingham.
- Donate Time: Volunteer
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Volunteers are an essential part of the daily operations at the
Birmingham Public Library (BPL). BPL adult and teen volunteers assist
with a number of functions throughout the system, most of which are
outlined in the Volunteer Handbook. Through the Volunteer Program, BPL
strives to meet two goals: identify system-wide opportunities for
volunteers to contribute in an ongoing capacity, and to provide
volunteers a meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience.
- Join The Friends Foundation of the
Birmingham Public Library
- The Friends Foundation of the Birmingham Public Library make it possible for
the Library to improve the quality and scope of their services. The
Friends are a structured nonprofit association of individuals providing
for various special needs of the Birmingham Public Library through
community-based efforts. They attend to the Library's needs, generate
new ideas, offer advice and encouragement, volunteer their time and
energy, and secure financial support.
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Join the Young Professionals of Birmingham
Public Library
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Why join the Young Professionals of the Birmingham Public Library?
BPL's Young Professionals are concerned with the literary culture of
the Birmingham region and are committed to making the library the
center of lifelong learning for the city. The Young Professionals
will provide opportunities for socializing with like-minded people,
plan and enjoy literary-based events and intellectually stimulating
programming, and exercise leadership and volunteer skills to benefit
the Library through regular social events and an annual signature
fundraising event.
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