Coronavirus: All Birmingham Public Library Locations Closed To The Public Until Further Notice

From the Birmingham Public Library:

In an effort to help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), all Birmingham Public Library (BPL) locations are closed to the public until further notice.

Please check back here for updates, or visit our Facebook and Twitter pages.Online Resources/Downloadables & StreamingThe BPL website is open 24/7.

Your library card can unlock a world of resources, educational databases, digital collections, and downloadable/streaming entertainment through Kanopy, Hoopla, OverDrive, Flipster, and Freegal.

Library Mobile ApplicationYou can take the library with you using BPL's app.Meeting RoomsLibrary managers have begun contacting patrons regarding meeting rooms, and all meeting room bookings can be rescheduled or a refund issued to the patron or organization.

Coronavirus Resources and InformationCoronavirus COVID-19 has been the subject of many recent news and social media reports. With the increase of fake and unreliable news, the Birmingham Public Library has compiled a list of trusted resources to help the public learn more about this topic.

You may also visit the City of Birmingham's The Coronovirus: Be Informed page and the Department of Health for additional information.

This press release was produced by the Birmingham Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.