Friends do for the Library what individual friends do for each other.
The Friends of the Birmingham Public Library is a structured nonprofit association of individuals providing for various special needs of the Birmingham Public Library through community-based efforts. They attend to the Library's needs, generate new ideas, offer advice and encouragement, volunteer their time and energy, and secure financial support.
The Friends of the Birmingham Public Library make it possible for
the Library to improve the quality and scope of their services.

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Newsletters
Fall 2011
Summer 2011
Spring 2011
Winter 2011
Fall 2010 (pdf)
Summer 2010 (pdf)
Spring 2010 (pdf)
Winter 2010 (pdf)
November 2009 (pdf)
November 2008 (pdf)
 
Friends' By-Laws

Friends' Committee Descriptions
The Friends of the Birmingham Public Library sponsor many activities, including:
Local Authors' Expo
This special event, which takes place at BPL's Central location every year, allows local authors to talk with the public and sell copies of their books.
Click here to read more about the 2011 Local Authors' Expo. 
The Bookstore
The Bookstore offers a treasure trove of books, magazines, selected media, and book bags at nominal prices. Proceeds assist in funding library programs. Friends of BPL volunteer to staff the store.

Take a virtual tour of the Bookstore here: Friends of BPL Bookstore
Beyond the Budget Award
Each year, the Friends encourage BPL departments and branch libraries to submit proposals for the funding of new programs, equipment, or materials not included in the Library's operating budget. The Friends Board of Directors choose one project and award a grant up to $1,500 to the chosen department or branch library. The goal of this award is to identify needs and help the staff and patrons of BPL. 

Congratulations to Karyn Davis-West who won the 2011 BTB Award for her proposal to fund eBook training equipment.
Become a Friend today!
Just complete the membership form, print it, and drop it in the mail with your check for the annual membership dues. You can also become a Friend online by clicking on the DONATE NOW! icon on the membership form.
Senior citizen, student, or BPL employee $10
   
Individual $20
 
Family $30
   
Patron $100
   
Benefactor $500
 
Friends of BPL's Board of Directors

Pat Rumore, President
Regina Ammon, Vice President
Barbara Sirmans, Treasurer
Cheryl Burgess, Secretary
Arlene Moorer, Director
Liesel French, Director
Venedia Wallace, Director
K. P. Targe, Director

Friends of the Birmingham Public Library
2100 Park Place
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
(205) 226-3761
friends@bham.lib.al.us