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Summary
Birmingham consists 23 communities that have been divided into 99 neighborhoods.
Birmingham City
General
Birmingham City Divisions
Birmingham consists 23 communities divided into 99 neighborhoods.
Birmingham City Council Districts
The city of Birmingham is divided into 9 council districts.
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Library Coverage
Library Neighborhood Coverage Map (pdf)
Libraries overlayed on map of Birmingham with neighborhood boundaries. One mile radii are indicated for each library. Scale 1-65,000.
Library Neighborhood Coverage Map - Eastern (pdf)
Eastern-area libraries overlayed on map of Birmingham with neighborhood boundaries. One mile radii are indicated for each library. Scale 1-32,000.
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Airport Hills
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Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Airport Highlands
  • Brownsville Heights
  • Brummitt Heights
  • Maple Grove
  • Penfield Park
City Council Districts
Airport Hill is split across two districts. Brummitt Heights, Penfield Park and Maple Grove in the north are District 2. To the south, Brownsville Heights and Airport Highlands are District 4.
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Area Libraries
East Lake Community Library
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Springville Road Regional Library
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Brownville
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • East Brownville
  • Roosevelt
  • West Brownville
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Powderly Neighborhood Library
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Cahaba
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Overton
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Eastwood Community Library
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Crestline
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Crestline
  • Eastwood
City Council Districts
Crestline is almost entirely District 2. The furthest points West and North are District 3.
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Area Libraries
Eastwood Community Library
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Woodlawn Neighborhood Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Crestwood
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Crestwood North
  • Crestwood South
City Council Districts
Crestwood is split mainly across two districts. Crestwood South is mostly District 2 with District 3 in the western part of the neighborhood. Crestwood North is mostly District 3 with northernmost portion District 5.
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Area Libraries
Woodlawn Neighborhood Library
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Eastwood Community Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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East Birmingham
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • East Birmingham
  • Inglenook
  • Kingston
  • North Avondale
City Council Districts
East Birmingham is almost entirely District 4. The exceptions to this are the southwestern portion of East Birmingham (neighborhood) and the western and southern portions of North Avondale which are District 5.
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Area Libraries
Inglenook Neighborhood Library
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North Avondale Neighborhood Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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East Lake
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Brown Springs
  • East Lake
  • Gate City
  • North East Lake
  • Wahouma
  • Zion City
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
East Lake Community Library
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Woodlawn Neighborhood Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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East Pinson Valley
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Apple Valley
  • Bridlewood
  • Echo Highlands
  • Pine Knoll Vista
  • Sun Valley
Neighborhood Assocations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
Springville Road Regional Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Ensley
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Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Dolomite
  • Ensley
  • Oak Ridge
  • Sherman Heights
  • Tuxedo
  • Wylam
Neighborhood Assocations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Ensley Neighborhood Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Wylam Neighborhood Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Five Points West
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Belview Heights
  • Bush Hills
  • Central Park
  • Ensley Highlands
  • Fairview
  • Green Acres
Neighborhood Assocations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
Five Points West Regional Library
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West End Community Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Grasselli
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Grasselli Heights
  • Hillman
  • Hillman Park
  • Industrial Center
  • Tarpley City
  • West Goldwire
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
Powderly Neighborhood Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Huffman
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Huffman
  • Killough Springs
  • Liberty Highlands
  • Spring Lake
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
Springville Road Regional Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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North Birmingham
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Acipco-Finley
  • Collegeville
  • Fairmont
  • Harriman Park
  • Hooper City
  • North Birmingham
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
North Birmingham Regional Library
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Inglenook Neighborhood Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Northside
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Central City
  • Druid Hills
  • Evergreen
  • Fountain Heights
  • Norwood
City Council Districts
Northside is predominately District 5. Evergreen in the north is District 9 while Norwood in the east is District 4.
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Area Libraries
Central Library
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Southside Community Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Pratt
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Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Central Pratt
  • North Pratt
  • Sandusky
  • Smithfield Estates
  • South Pratt
  • Thomas
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
Pratt City Community Library
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East Ensley Neighborhood Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Red Mountain
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Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Forest Park
  • Highland Park
  • Redmont Park
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
Avondale Regional Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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North Avondale Neighborhood Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Roebuck - South East Lake
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Roebuck
  • Roebuck Springs
  • South East Lake
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
Springville Road Regional Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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East Lake Community Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Smithfield
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • College Hills
  • East Thomas
  • Enon Ridge
  • Graymont
  • Smithfield
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
Smithfield Community Library
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Titusville Community Library
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Southside
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Five Points South
  • Glen Iris
  • Southside
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
Southside Community Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Avondale Regional Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Southwest
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Garden Highlands
  • Jones Valley
  • Mason City
  • Oxmoor
  • Powderly
  • Riley
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
Powderly Neighborhood Library
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  • Calendar of Events
  • Map
West End Community Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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Titusville
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • North Titusville
  • South Titusville
  • Woodland Park
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
Titusville Community Library
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Smithfield Community Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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West End
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • Arlington - West End
  • Germania Park
  • Oakwood Place
  • Rising - West Princeton
  • West End Manor
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
West End Community Library
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  • Calendar of Events
  • Map
Five Points West Regional Library
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  • Calendar of Events
  • Map
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Woodlawn
Community Information
Neighborhoods (Maps)
  • East Avondale
  • Oak Ridge Park
  • South Woodlawn
  • Woodlawn
Neighborhood Associations
Lists neighborhood association meeting dates and contact information for each neighborhood. Compiled and maintained by the city of Birmingham.
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Area Libraries
Woodlawn Neighborhood Library
  • Hours and Directions
  • Calendar of Events
  • Map
East Lake Community Library
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  • Calendar of Events
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