Birmingham Public Library Hours - All 19 BPL Branches
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Find complete hours for all Birmingham Public Library (BPL) locations across Alabama's largest city. The BPL system operates 19 branches serving the greater Birmingham metro area, plus world-class university libraries at UAB and Samford. Known as the "Magic City," Birmingham's libraries house incredible collections documenting the Civil Rights Movement and Southern history. Our guide covers every branch from Central Library downtown to neighborhood locations in Avondale, Five Points West, and beyond.
Birmingham Central Library
Central Library (Downtown)
Address: 2100 Park Place North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205) 226-3600
Birmingham's flagship library is a downtown landmark housing over 1 million items. The Central Library features the renowned Southern History Department with extensive Civil Rights Movement archives, the Linn-Henley Research Library, and the Tutwiler Collection of Southern History and Literature. The building also hosts regular community events and exhibitions.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Special Collections: Civil Rights archives, Southern History, Genealogy, Government Documents
Birmingham Regional Branches
Avondale Regional Library
Address: 509 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: (205) 226-4000
A key regional branch serving the vibrant Avondale entertainment district and surrounding neighborhoods.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Five Points West Regional Library
Address: 4812 Avenue W, Birmingham, AL 35208
Phone: (205) 226-4013
Serving the Five Points West community with strong children's programming and community meeting spaces.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
East Lake Library
Address: 5765 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35212
Phone: (205) 226-4004
Community-focused branch with workforce development resources and ESL programs.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
North Birmingham Library
Address: 2501 31st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35207
Phone: (205) 226-4025
Neighborhood branch serving North Birmingham with family programs and digital literacy classes.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Woodlawn Library
Address: 5816 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35212
Phone: (205) 226-4070
Historic branch in the Woodlawn community with children's story time and homework help programs.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Springville Road Library
Address: 1224 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215
Phone: (205) 226-4081
Eastern branch serving the Roebuck and surrounding communities.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
University Libraries in Birmingham
UAB Sterne Library (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Address: 1700 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294
Phone: (205) 934-6364
The Mervyn H. Sterne Library is UAB's main library, featuring extensive health sciences collections, digital media labs, and the Reynolds-Finley Historical Library with rare medical texts. As a major research university, UAB offers one of the most comprehensive academic libraries in the Southeast.
| Day | Academic Year | Summer/Breaks |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM | 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Closed |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Closed |
Note: 24-hour access available during finals week for UAB students with valid BlazerID.
UAB Lister Hill Library (Health Sciences)
Address: 1700 University Boulevard, LHL 102, Birmingham, AL 35294
Phone: (205) 934-2230
Alabama's primary health sciences library, serving medical, nursing, dentistry, and public health students. Houses extensive clinical resources and medical databases.
| Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Samford University - University Library
Address: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
Phone: (205) 726-2748
Samford's main library serves Alabama's largest private university with strong collections in religion, law, pharmacy, and education. The beautiful campus setting makes it a pleasant study environment.
| Monday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
Birmingham-Southern College - Charles Andrew Rush Learning Center
Address: 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254
Phone: (205) 226-4740
Liberal arts college library with strong humanities collections and personalized research support.
| Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Birmingham Library Insider Tips
- Civil Rights Research: Central Library's Southern History Department has one of the nation's best Civil Rights Movement archives, including Birmingham campaign photographs and documents from the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.
- Genealogy Hub: The Linn-Henley Research Library specializes in Alabama and Southern genealogy. Staff can help trace family history back to early settlement records.
- Medical Research: UAB Lister Hill Library is open to the public for health information research. Reference librarians can help navigate medical databases and consumer health resources.
- Free Parking: Central Library has free parking in the adjacent garage. Most branch libraries also offer free parking lots.
- Summer Reading: BPL's summer reading program is one of Alabama's largest, with prizes and special events at all branches from June through August.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Birmingham Central Library hours?
Birmingham Central Library at 2100 Park Place North is open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-6pm. The library is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Is UAB Sterne Library open to the public?
UAB Sterne Library welcomes community visitors during regular hours. Public access is available for in-library use, though borrowing requires a UAB ID or community borrower card.
Which Birmingham library has the longest hours?
UAB Sterne Library has the longest hours, open until midnight during the academic year. For public libraries, Central Library and Avondale have the most consistent hours with Saturday availability.
Does Birmingham Public Library have free WiFi?
Yes, all 19 Birmingham Public Library branches offer free WiFi access. No library card is required to use WiFi services, and outdoor WiFi is available at most locations.