Birmingham, MI

Birmingham is vibrant and prosperous, with a population of approximately 20,000. Covering only 4.73 square miles, our community is able to maintain the feel of a small town, while experiencing the benefits and amenities of an affluent urban area. Nestled amid some of the nation’s most affluent suburbs, Downtown Birmingham is a center for business, social and cultural activities. The City has a lively, pedestrian-friendly downtown offering one of the Midwest's premiere shopping districts. Comprised of nearly 300 retailers, the City offers a wonderfully diverse assortment of restaurants, clothing and gift stores, salons, spas, antique shops, and art galleries. Movie theatres and a centrally located park complete the city center. Whether you want to stroll the streets with your family and grab an ice cream, or check out the latest in designer fashions capped off with an evening of some of Metro’s Detroit’s finest dining, Birmingham offers it all. Our city is truly a place to "live, shop, and play".

Monday, November 17th 2025

10:00am
Sing & Tell Story Time: Ages 2.5 to 3.5

Best for ages 2.5 to 3.5 and their grownup(s).

Join Ms. Susan as she reads stories and rhymes, sings songs, and more!

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system.…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
11:15am
Sing & Tell Story Time: Ages 2.5 to 3.5

Best for ages 2.5 to 3.5 and their grownup(s).

Join Ms. Susan as she reads stories and rhymes, sings songs, and more!

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system.…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
4:30pm
New! Cozy Teen Writing Club

Cozy Writing Club is for grades 7 to 12.

Do you fancy yourself a writer? Do you simply like to dabble with the written word? Are you a teenager? If the…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Event Series
4:30pm
Cozy Teen Writing Club: Grades 7-12

Do you fancy yourself a writer? Do you simply like to dabble with the written word? Are you a teenager? If the answer for these questions is yes, then have…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Event Series
4:30pm
Kids Graphic Novel Book Club: Grades 3 to 6

Grades 3 to 6. Caregivers must stay in the building during the program if the participant is ten years old or younger.

Email Josh at josh.campeau@baldwinlib.org to register for this monthly…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
5:15pm
Reception - MLA Public Librarian of the Year

BPL's own Director Rebekah Craft has been named the 2025 Public Librarian of the Year by the Michigan Library Association.  Please join us in congratulating her on this award at…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
7:30pm
Library Board Meeting

NOTICE OF MEETING

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a regular meeting of the

 

Baldwin Public Library Board

 

Will take place on 

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. 

 

In the Rotary/Donor Room at 

Baldwin Public Library

300 West…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Rotary Tribute & Donor Room

Tuesday, November 18th 2025

10:00am
Wiggle & Rhyme Story Time: Birth to 18 Months

For ages birth to 18 months and their grown up(s).

Join Ms. Stephanie for a lapsit story time with singing, clapping, tapping, and more. 

Story times use a first come, first served…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
10:00am
ELL Talk Time

Join us to practice English conversation skills. We’ll meet every Tuesday at the library. All levels are welcome. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided.

Attend in person only. 

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Event Series
10:00am
ELL Talk Time

Join us to practice English conversation skills. We’ll meet every Tuesday at the library. All levels are welcome. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided.

Attend in person only. 

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Event Series
11:15am
Wiggle & Rhyme Story Time: Birth to 18 Months

For ages birth to 18 months and their grown up(s).

Join Ms. Stephanie for a lapsit story time with singing, clapping, tapping, and more. 

Story times use a first come, first served…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
4:00pm
Behind the Scenes Library Tour

Join Director Rebekah Craft for a behind the scenes tour of the library. You'll visit staff areas, learn how items are added to the collection, and hear about new programs…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
6:30pm
Ruff Readers: Ages 6 & up

Registration opens one month before the program. 

Ages 6 & up

Sign up for a ten minute time slot to read to a registered therapy dog. Therapy dogs enjoy being read to…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
7:00pm
HYBRID: 3rd Tuesday Book Club

This group features mostly fiction selections with occasional nonfiction titles. This month's book selection is "Small Mercies" by Dennis Lehane. We are meeting both in person and online (hybrid). To…

Baldwin Public Library
300 W Merrill, Birmingham, MI 48009

Wednesday, November 19th 2025

10:00am
Toddler Tales Story Time: 1.5 Years to 2.5 Years

Best for ages 1.5 to 2.5 years and their grownup(s).

Join Ms. Rosemary for stories, songs, and rhymes. 

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
11:15am
Toddler Tales Story Time: 1.5 Years to 2.5 Years

Best for ages 1.5 to 2.5 years and their grownup(s).

Join Ms. Rosemary for stories, songs, and rhymes. 

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
3:00pm
Online: Google Sheets

In the class, we will create and share a budget in Google Sheets, the alternative to MS Excel. Virtual students will receive an email a half hour before class with…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
5:30pm
Hunger Games Party: Grades 7-12

Calling all fans of the Hunger Games, join us for a Hunger Games Party! 

We’ll be refreshing our Hunger Games knowledge by watching The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie and…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
6:15pm
Bedtime Tales Story Time: All Ages

All ages with grown up(s).

Join Ms. Syntha indoors for stories, rhymes, and songs. 

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before story…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series

Thursday, November 20th 2025

10:00am
Books & Boogie Story Time: All Ages

All ages with grown up(s).

Join Ms. Alyssa for stories and songs that get you moving.

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available 15 minutes…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
11:15am
Books & Boogie Story Time: All Ages

All ages with grown up(s).

Join Ms. Alyssa for stories and songs that get you moving.

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available 15 minutes…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
3:00pm
Book Matchmaker: Using the Catalog & Advisory Tools

Discover how to find your next great read by learning to navigate the library catalog with confidence and explore trusted reader’s advisory websites like NoveList and Goodreads. This class will…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
4:30pm
Book Explorers: Grades K to 2

Registration opens one month before the program. 

Grades K to 2. Caregivers must stay in the building during the program if the participant is ten years old or younger.

Let your imagination…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
7:00pm
Teen Advisory Board Meeting: Grades 7-12

Get involved with the Library by joining our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Anyone in grades 7-12 is welcome. Share your opinions while eating pizza and making friends at our monthly…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Lower Level
Event Series
7:00pm
Kids Library Society: Grades 3 to 6

Registration opens on August 14. You only need to register once for the entire fall session.

Grades 3 to 6. Caregivers must stay in the building if the participant is ten…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series

Friday, November 21st 2025

12:00pm
IDEA LAB RETRO EXPO - An Interactive Exposition of Vintage Video Games and Computers!

The Idea Lab Presents: Our third annual expo of vintage computers and games! Play classic games on authentic hardware, experience tech from the peak of the digital revolution! IBM, Apple,…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
1:00pm
Friday Movie Matinee - Kind Hearted Woman Part 1

Follow Robin Charboneau, an Oglala Sioux, on her journey of discovery, heartbreak and redemption.

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

Saturday, November 22nd 2025

10:00am
IDEA LAB RETRO EXPO - An Interactive Exposition of Vintage Video Games and Computers!

The Idea Lab Presents: Our third annual expo of vintage computers and games! Play classic games on authentic hardware, experience tech from the peak of the digital revolution! IBM, Apple,…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
1:00pm
IN PERSON: Color Your Autumn

We paint splashes of autumn colors to wooden traditional symbols of fall that were cut out in the Idea Lab.

Registration Required. Limit 25. This is an in person event.

Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill, Birmingham, MI 48009, Jeanne Lloyd Room

Sunday, November 23rd 2025

12:00pm
IDEA LAB RETRO EXPO - An Interactive Exposition of Vintage Video Games and Computers!

The Idea Lab Presents: Our third annual expo of vintage computers and games! Play classic games on authentic hardware, experience tech from the peak of the digital revolution! IBM, Apple,…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
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