Birmingham Public Library

The Birmingham Public Library is one of the largest library systems in the southeastern United States. It consists of 19 branches, with a main or central library located in downtown .
bplonline.org
+1 205 226 3600
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  • Opening hours:
    Monday: 9:00 AM—6:00 PM
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM—8:00 PM
    Wednesday—Saturday: 9:00 AM—6:00 PM
  • Type: Library
  • Description: public library in Birmingham, Alabama
  • Also known as: “Birmingham Public - Central Branch” and “BPL”
  • Address: 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Birmingham Museum of Art and Jefferson County Courthouse.

Museum
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The is a museum in . Its collection includes more than 24,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and decorative arts representing various cultures, including , , , , Pre-Columbian, and Native American. is situated 830 feet northwest of Birmingham Public Library.

Courthouse
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The in is the main county courthouse of . It is the county's sixth main courthouse building, and the third in Birmingham. is situated 420 feet west of Birmingham Public Library.

Church
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The Cathedral in , is the see church of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. On March 30, 1983, the structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Episcopal . is situated 680 feet south of Birmingham Public Library.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Birmingham and Avondale.

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is the largest city in , and its cultural and economic nucleus. While it's best remembered as the site of protest, bombings, and other racial tumult during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, visitors to the of today will find a pleasant green city of ridges, valleys, attractive views, and friendly, hospitable people.

Neighborhood
was a company town built around the Mills east of in . The town was incorporated on March 18, 1887. is situated 1½ miles east of Birmingham Public Library.

Hamlet
, , was the county seat of from 1821 to 1873. It was the county's second seat, after Carrollsville. In 1873 the courthouse was moved to . is situated 2½ miles southwest of Birmingham Public Library.

Birmingham Public Library

Latitude
33.52101° or 33° 31′ 16″ north
Longitude
-86.80776° or 86° 48′ 28″ west
Elevation
607 feet (185 metres)
Levels
4
Operator
Birmingham Public Library
Open location code
865MG5CR+CV
Open­Street­Map ID
way 54778075
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­library
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Geo­Names ID
4050009
Wiki­data ID
Q4916783
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In Other Languages

“Birmingham Public Library” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “バーミンハム公立図書館”

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