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The '''Powderly Library''' (or '''Birmingham Public Library Powderly Branch''') is a branch of the [[Birmingham Public Library]] located in the [[Wiggins Park Recration Center]] at 3301 [[Jefferson Avenue | The '''Powderly Library''' (or '''Birmingham Public Library Powderly Branch''') is a branch of the [[Birmingham Public Library]] located in the [[Wiggins Park Recration Center]] at 3301 [[Jefferson Avenue]] in [[Powderly]]. It was constructed in [[1979]] under the name "Wiggins Park Branch Library". | ||
The library houses the [[Jefferson County Library Cooperative]]'s [[Books-By-Mail]] program. | The library houses the [[Jefferson County Library Cooperative]]'s [[Books-By-Mail]] program. | ||
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* [http://www.cwilliams-arch.com/projects/powderly-library.html Powderly Library] at cwilliams-arch.com | * [http://www.cwilliams-arch.com/projects/powderly-library.html Powderly Library] at cwilliams-arch.com | ||
[[Category:Birmingham Public Library]] | [[Category: Birmingham Public Library]] | ||
[[Category:1979 buildings]] | [[Category: 1979 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Jefferson Avenue | [[Category: Jefferson Avenue]] | ||
[[Category:Wiggins Park]] | [[Category: Wiggins Park]] | ||
[[Category:2009 buildings]] | [[Category: 2009 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Charles Williams buildings]] | [[Category: Charles Williams buildings]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:50, 1 April 2024
The Powderly Library (or Birmingham Public Library Powderly Branch) is a branch of the Birmingham Public Library located in the Wiggins Park Recration Center at 3301 Jefferson Avenue in Powderly. It was constructed in 1979 under the name "Wiggins Park Branch Library".
The library houses the Jefferson County Library Cooperative's Books-By-Mail program.
During the summer of 2009 the library was closed for renovations which included a new entranceway, accessibility upgrades, and new mechanical equipment. The alterations were designed by Charles Williams & Associates architects.
The library's reading room was named in honor of former Birmingham City Council member Miriam Witherspoon.
References
- Wolfson, Hannah (July 23, 2009) "Birmingham library board names Powderly reading room in honor of Miriam Witherspoon." The Birmingham News
External links
- Birmingham Public Library Powderly Branch web page
- Powderly Library at cwilliams-arch.com