Smithfield Library (Birmingham Public Library)

Smithfield Library (Birmingham Public Library)

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City of Birmingham- Public Library The Smithfield Branch Library first opened in 1918 as the Booker T. Washington Library. Links

It was one of the state's first libraries for black Alabamians. The branch library was located in three leased rooms of the Masonic Temple Building at 4th Avenue North and 17th Street . It was not until 1956 that the first Smithfield Library Branch building was dedicated. It holds an important place in the city's history, being the first building specifically built to hold a library for black residents of Birmingham.

06/18/2026

Birmingham Public Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular operating hours will resume on Saturday, June 20. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

06/18/2026

Birmingham Public Library is hiring!
The following positions are available:
Laborer-Part-Time 30 Hrs (Titusville)
Librarian II -Full-Time (Springville Road/Youth Department)
Library Assistant III-Part-Time 40 Hrs Biweekly (Avondale)
Library Assistant II-Part-Time 40 Hrs Biweekly (Central/Circulation)
Library Assistant III-PartTime 58 Hrs Biweekly (East Ensley)
Library Assistant III-Part-Time 58 Hrs Biweekly (West End)
Library Assistant III-Full-Time (Southside Branch)
Library Assistant III-Part-Time 58 Hrs Biweekly (Smithfield)
Library Assistant III-Full-Time (Titusville)
Stores Clerk-Full-Time (Central)
Security Officer-Part-Time 58 Hrs Biweekly (Eastlake)
Security Officer-Part-Time 58 Hrs Biweekly (Pratt City)
Webmaster-Full-Time (Central)

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

Photos from Birmingham Public Library's post 06/18/2026
06/15/2026
06/12/2026

CALLING ALL LOCAL AUTHORS!
Application Deadline is Thursday, June 18. Don't miss your chance!

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.

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

06/10/2026

Need a place to chill??? We have a cool spot for you to work on your creative ideas🙂

06/10/2026

We along with Alabama Regional Medical Services are here to serve the community 🙂🙂

1st Monday of the month!!

Photos from Smithfield Library (Birmingham Public Library)'s post 06/10/2026

We kicked off our summer with the students of Booker. T Washington K-8.😁😁😁 We expressed how we "feel" about NOOOOO SCHOOL 😁
Come by and see us for more info about activities we have planned!!

06/08/2026

Birmingham Public Library is hiring!
The following positions are available:

Laborer-Part-Time 30 Hrs (Titusville Branch)
Librarian II -Full-Time (Springville Road Branch/Youth Department)
Library Assistant II-Part-Time 40 Hrs (Central Library/Circulation)
Library Assistant III-PartTime 58 Hrs (East Ensley Branch)
Library Assistant III-Part-Time 58 Hrs (West End Branch)
Library Assistant III-Full-Time (Southside Branch)
Library Assistant III-Full-Time (Titusville Branch)
Stores Clerk-Full-Time (Central Library)
Security Officer-Part-Time 58 Hrs (Eastlake Branch)
Security Officer-Part-Time 58 Hrs (Pratt City Branch)
Webmaster-Full-Time (Central 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

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1 8th Avenue W
Birmingham, AL
35204

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm