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Birmingham Public Library receives 2021 Infy Maker Award + grant for new youth program
The Birmingham Public Library received the 2021 Infy Maker Award and a $10,000 grant for a new youth program. We've got the details.
Birmingham Public Library extends service hours with new curbside pickup + more
All 18 Birmingham Public Library (BPL) locations have new, extended in-person service and curbside hours. Here are the details.
New Year, New Office. Say hi to Bham Now’s new home on Morris Avenue! [Photos]
It’s official. Bham Now has moved into our first permanent home, located on historic Morris Avenue. So why did we land on one of the oldest (yet hippest) streets in town? Read on to learn more & get a sneak…
Hoover and Homewood Libraries earn national “Star Library” distinction
Bookworms rejoice!
See Birmingham in the 20th century through the lens of O.V. Hunt [Photos]
As a history geek, I’ve been obsessed with the photos of O.V. Hunt for years. In the early 1900s, he captured some of the best photos of Birmingham—at least in my opinion. I picked out a few of my favorites…
13 arts, culture + sports organizations opening back up, including the Negro Southern League Museum
When COVID hit back in March 2020, the City of Birmingham closed arts, cultural and sporting organizations across the city. Some of these have opened back up and others will soon. Keep reading for all the details.
Re-discovering the lost lakes, parks and springs of Birmingham
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Tour of Birmingham clock towers from Birmingham-Southern College to Crestline
This week, I was given an interesting assignment at Bham Now. Find all the Clock Towers in Birmingham.
3 things you can learn at the FREE Grow with Google training on August 6 at the Birmingham Public Library
Are you needing a little help in using Google for work? A free training seminar (Yes, we said free.) will be held on Aug. 6 at the Birmingham Public Library. Register now, because classes are filling up fast!
Connect with Birmingham’s public libraries during National Library Week, April 8-14
Do you know what’s happening at Birmingham’s many public libraries? Now is the time to discover what they have to offer during National Library Week, April 8-14, 2018.
Birmingham Public Library preserves civil rights history
Last week , as the world paused to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) was busy helping researchers pay tribute to the man who led the 1960s civil…
The ultimate January guide to library events happening in Birmingham
Birmingham is home to a number of incredible public libraries – each with their own calendar filled with exciting events! For the ultimate January guide to library events happening around the ‘ham, read on!
Birmingham Public Library installs new executive director
Last month, Floyd Council was installed as the new executive director of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL). Council will oversee all operations of BPL’s 19 library locations and manage 285 employees.
Don’t miss The Rotaract Club of Birmingham school supplies giveaway
For the 10th consecutive year, The Rotaract Club of Birmingham is helping Birmingham-area students prepare for the upcoming school year by hosting a School Supplies Giveaway on Saturday, August 5 at 10 a.m.