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IRONDALE’S OLD LIBRARY FINDS NEW PURPOSE AS A BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Irondale’s former public library (105 20th Street S.) just became home to the new A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club! What was once a space filled with books about transformed lives has been repurposed into the very place where lives are being changed and youth are impacted. “At A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club, we don’t just entertain kids. We don’t just help them with homework,” the club’s website explains. “We believe in them, we respect them, and we challenge them. Ultimately, we help them grow strong, believe in themselves, and go bravely into the future.” The club, a chapter of the Boys & Girls Club of America, will serve children from the Greater Birmingham metro area, with transportation provided by Irondale schools. “This new Club represents opportunity, growth, and a safe space where young people can learn, lead, and thrive,” the club shares in a post. To learn more or enroll, call (205) 923-3377 or visit aggastonbgc.org/parent-portal.
Photo by City of Irondale
Photo by Daysol Coffee
FRESH SCENTS AHEAD: MAGNOLIA SOAP & BATH COMPANY HEADS TO VESTAVIA
Photo by Magnolia Soap and Bath Trussville
FROM ROASTERS TO RETAIL: DAYSOL COFFEE LAB OPENS IN DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM Birmingham’s coffee shop game just got elevated with the new arrival of Daysol Coffee Lab downtown (2616 3rd Ave. S., Birmingham). This collab between friends Bert Davis and Peter Solis—or “Da Y Sol”—has been a dream in the making after roasting coffee for years without a storefront. “Above all else, we are friends letting coffee do what it has done for centuries, and that is bring people together to share their journeys,” the co-owners share on their website. Head to the coffee lab in the morning to snag some Ladybird Taco and Bandit pastries. Their space, which was formerly Good People Brewing Co., is spacious and open, with lots of seating options. Daysol’s mission is to craft carefully curated, smooth, and approachable coffees with beans that are roasted in-house. “Don’t let good coffee be a special occasion. DRINK GOOD COFFEE everywhere with Daysol Coffee,” one of their Facebook posts declares. They’re open Mon–Fri from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 4 p.m. You can also find their beans at Bluff Park Coffee Collective. Visit daysolcoffeelab.co or call them at (205) 784-8585 to learn more.
If you’re the kind of person who loves high-quality, handcrafted soap, you’re in luck: Magnolia Soap & Bath Company will soon make its arrival in Vestavia Hills City Center (700 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia Hills). This Southern chain has infused hospitality and authenticity into all 40 locations scattered throughout the US, each family-owned and locally-operated—including one in Trussville. They sell hand-poured soap with domestically- sourced plant-based ingredients and phthalate-free fragrances. Magnolia Soap & Bath also creates clean beauty products, home items like candles, and pet- friendly soaps. The company was founded by a mom who was trying to find products for her daughter’s sensitive skin. As such, the brand remains committed to simple, nature-based ingredients. “From laundry wash to soaps and skincare regimens, our diverse range of skincare essentials are all plant-based and locally-made, so you can ensure that every member of the family, including your fur babies, receives the care and attention they deserve,” the company’s website assures customers. To stay in-the- loop for updates regarding their grand opening, follow Crawford Square Real Estate on Facebook or check their website magnoliasoapandbath.com.
10 MARCH 2026 | BIRMINGHAMPARENT.COM
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