PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release Thursday, August 2, 2012
CONTACT:  Chanda Temple 
Communications and Public Relations Department Head 
Birmingham Public Library  
Phone: 205-382-7029 (cell)    205-226-3746 (work) 
E-mail: ctemple@bham.lib.al.us
 
Smithfield Library will be closed August 3 - 4, 2012 for repairs
Library will reopen on Monday, August 6, 2012

Birmingham, Alabama — Smithfield Branch Library will be closed Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4 to allow for the installation of new flooring. Smithfield patrons are invited to visit nearby libraries such as the downtown location or the Five Points West Library, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Patrons may also visit the libraries on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. The Smithfield Branch Library will reopen to the public on Monday, August 6 at 9 a.m.

The mission of the Birmingham Public Library is to provide the highest quality library service to citizens for lifelong learning, cultural enrichment and enjoyment. The system has 18 locations and has been serving the community for 125 years. For more information, please visit the website at www.bplonline.org.