Pratt City Library- Birmingham Public Library System

09/23/2026

Birmingham Public Library is hiring!
The following position is available:
Library Assistant III-PT-Inglenook Branch Library
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

09/22/2026

Where Legends Were Made
Step back in time with a legendary image of Legion Field, home of the Magic City Classic. Then, step forward into a night of unforgettable fun at Classic Cocktails! 🍸🎶

📍 Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place
🗓 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 5:30 – 9:00 PM

Classic Cocktails returns with drinks, music, and vibes that echo the legacy of the Classic.

🎟 Get tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/classic-cocktails-2026-tickets-1995465191103

Want to explore more incredible photos like this one? Visit the Birmingham Public Library's Archives Department to explore more rare memories at https://cdm16044.contentdm.oclc.org/

09/21/2026

Birmingham Public Library is hiring!
The following position is available:
Librarian I-FT-Central-Youth Department and Outreach

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

09/18/2026

BPL LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED FOR IN-SERVICE DAY
All Birmingham Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, September 18, due to an in-service day for staff.

Regular hours and services will resume on Saturday, September 19.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you back at the library!

09/17/2026

Family movie night just got better! Did you know your Birmingham Public Library card gives you free, unlimited access to Pure Flix?

Enjoy family-friendly movies and series, uplifting dramas, heartwarming romances, and inspirational stories,all ad-free and available to stream on your TV, phone, tablet, or computer.

• Unlimited streaming
• Unlimited simultaneous use
• Ad-free entertainment
• Free with your BPL library card and PIN

Birmingham residents only.
Create your free account today: https://app.pureflix.com/login

Your library card is your ticket to more than books!

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

Back-to-School Learning Starts at BPL!
Looking for a fun way to build language skills, strengthen vocabulary, or explore a new culture? Mango Languages is available through BPL’s online databases and gives students an interactive way to learn a new language at their own pace.

• Practice real-world conversations
• Improve pronunciation and vocabulary
• Learn anytime, anywhere
• Explore American Sign Language
• Discover languages and cultures through Mango Movies

Access Mango Languages: https://learn.mangolanguages.com/login?gymToken=fudbXOzGbzxTyzKgaWTH-HSmYu0tmwn1JFK_bWua0GM&r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cobpl.org%2F

Access Mango Movies: https://learn.mangolanguages.com/login?gymToken=90bB2ub6pFW2AOUstY6cYHU77wRsRbeN8q-Zvk92zos&r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cobpl.org%2F

Make this school year a year of discovery. Start learning with Mango Languages through Birmingham Public Library!

09/07/2026

All Birmingham Public Library locations will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We’ll reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Have a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

09/07/2026

All Birmingham Public Library locations will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 8.

We hope you have a safe and relaxing Labor Day!