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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.
If you would like to make a
contribution by postal mail, write a check payable to Birmingham Public Library
and mail to:
Birmingham Public Library
Library Support
2100 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35203
You may also make a contribution over the phone by calling 205-226-3610.
Your donation will be fully
tax-deductible.
For donations with
membership benefits, join the Friends
of the Library program.
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. Volunteers are needed in several areas including the
following:
- 1, 2, 3 Play with Me (Children's Program Volunteer)
Bookstore
Collection Management
Database Entry
Digital Scanning
Merchandise Display
Ready to Read (Adult Literacy) Tutor
Special Events
Summer Reading Programs (Teen Volunteers)
Preview a copy of the
Volunteer Handbook (pdf). If
you are interested in serving as a BPL volunteer, please call (205) 226-3610 for
more information.
Become a Friend of the Library
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Friends of the Birmingham Public Library: An
Overview
The Friends of the Birmingham Public Library is a structured 501(c)(3)
nonprofit association of individuals providing for various needs of the library.
The mission of the Friends is to do for the library what individual friends do
for each other. In other words, Friends strive to improve the quality and scope
of services at the Birmingham Public Library.
To fulfill their mission, Friends assist with the operation of
the bookstore
at the Central Library; award an annual grant of $1,500 to a BPL department or
branch library for the purpose of funding new programs and equipment or
materials not included in the Library’s operating budget; financially support
the Local Authors’ Expo held annually at the Central Library; sponsor a guest
speaker for the annual BPL Staff Day; and express appreciation to BPL patrons
and volunteers.
If you would like to learn more about the Friends of the Birmingham Public
Library or become a member, please contact the Friends at friends@bham.lib.al.us
or 205-226-3610. You may also join the Friends online at
friendsofthebpl.org.
Young Professionals of Birmingham
Public Library
The Young Professionals of Birmingham Public Library 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. Additional information
may be found here.