The Archives Department of the Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham, Alabama
Established in 1975, the Department of Archives and Manuscripts is located in the Linn-Henley Research Library, a part of the Birmingham Public Library system. The department collects government records, business records, maps, photographs, letters, diaries, scrapbooks, and other primary material documenting the history and development of Birmingham, Jefferson County and the surrounding area of Al
06/05/2026
Hope you're getting some pool time this summer!
Photograph of the swimming pool at Underwood Park on Clairmont Avenue at Twenty-seventh Street, South. August 7, 1971.
To make an appointment to see this collection and any others, please call 205-226-3630.
A. C. Keily Collection. Birmingham, Ala. Public Library Archives. 820.15.59
06/03/2026
CALLING ALL LOCAL AUTHORS!
Do you have a story to share? Here’s your chance to connect with readers and showcase your work at the Local Authors’ Expo!
We are now accepting author applications in the following categories:
Adult Fiction (20 spots)
Youth Authors (20 spots)
Adult Nonfiction (10 spots)
Whether you’re a published writer, indie author, or emerging storyteller, we’d love to feature your work in our community celebration of literature and creativity.
Application Deadline: June 18, 2026
Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VpGtdktonEqTIM0yeHhGtcvIBgKV6O5GkaxHAidyTK9URFVXNkIwUkI0TU00WUZBN1JITzJBVFJKRy4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl
If selected the cost to participate is $50.00.
Local Authors Expo
Saturday, August 1, 10 AM-2 PM
Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place
For questions or more information:
[email protected]
205-226-4015
05/29/2026
Photo of the Pizitz Department Store looking southwest from the corner of 2nd Ave. N and 19th St. N, taken on this day in 1949.
To make an appointment to see this collection and any others, please call 205-226-3630.
A. C. Keily Collection. Birmingham, Ala. Public Library Archives. 820.11.28
05/26/2026
AMA IRL! The Archivist will be available for a casual ask-me-anything question. Catherine will be in the Auditorium from 11am-1pm on Saturday, June 13th to answer questions on accessing the archives, donating to the archives, preservation at home, conservation strategies, etc. Bring your questions!
05/26/2026
Going forward, the Archives Dept will be open on the first Saturday of the month from 9am-6pm. Weekday hours, Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, remain unchanged. Call 205-226-3630 for questions or to make an appointment.
05/26/2026
June calendar is here! All programs are 11am-1pm.
05/08/2026
Catch us this Saturday(5/9) at the Avondale Library for the Summer Reading Kickoff from 10am-12:30pm!
Photo of Avondale Park.
To make an appointment to see this collection and any others, please call 205-226-3630.
O. V. Hunt Collection. Birmingham, Ala. Public Library Archives.OVH197
05/06/2026
Weather Alert ⚠️
All Birmingham Public Library locations will close at 2:00 PM today, Wednesday, May 6, due to the threat of inclement weather.
The safety of our patrons and staff is our top priority. Please stay safe and monitor local weather updates.
We appreciate your understanding!
05/06/2026
Stay safe out there!