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, June 12th 2023

4:00pm
Finance Committee Meeting

NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the

 

Finance Committee of the Baldwin Public Library Board


will take place on

Monday, June 12, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. 

In the Delos…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Delos Board Room
7:00pm
VIRTUAL: Oakland Literacy Council Volunteer Info Session

Learn about volunteering with the Oakland Literacy Council (OLC), a non profit organization which enables adult students to achieve individual literacy goals through a partnership with trained volunteer tutors. OLC…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Virtual-Zoom

Tuesday, June 13th 2023

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

Best for ages birth to 18 months.

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

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing system.…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
10:00am
Next Nonfiction Book Club

Adult Services Librarians Ethan Cronkite and Mick Howey lead this discussion of a different nonfiction book on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM. Features a wide range…

Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill, Birmingham, MI 48009
11:15am
Wiggle & Rhyme Story Time for Birth to 18 Months

Best for ages birth to 18 months.

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

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing system.…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
6:30pm
Ruff Readers - Ages 6 & up

Ages 6 & up

Sign up for a ten minute time slot to read to a registered therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Therapy dogs enjoy being read to…

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

Wednesday, June 14th 2023

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

Best for ages 1.5 to 2.5 years and their grownups.

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

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be…

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

Best for ages 1.5 to 2.5 years and their grownups.

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

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
2:00pm
STEAM Fair Grades 1 to 3

Grades 1 to 3 at 2:00 p.m.

Grades 4 to 6 at 3:30 p.m.

Learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with fun hands-on activities and experiments. Grownups must stay in…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Rotary/Tribute Room
2:00pm
Wednesday Afternoon Book Club

2nd Wednesday of the month book club, with librarian-led discussion. Our longest running book club, this group features mostly fiction selections with occasional nonfiction titles. This month's selection is "How…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Jeanne Lloyd Room
3:30pm
STEAM Fair Grades 4 to 6

Grades 1 to 3 at 2:00 p.m.

Grades 4 to 6 at 3:30 p.m.

Learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with fun hands-on activities and experiments. Grownups must stay in…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Rotary/Tribute Room
6:15pm
Bedtime Tales Story Time

All ages

Join Ms. Syntha indoors for end-of-day stories, rhymes, and songs. 

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before story time…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
7:00pm
Build a Website

Create a basic website for yourself or for your business in this two-session class. Registration required. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link a half hour before class. In…

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

Thursday, June 15th 2023

10:00am
Books and Boogie Story Time for 3 to 5 years

Best for ages three to five years.

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

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
2:00pm
Books and Boogie Story Time for 3 to 5 years

Best for ages three to five years.

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

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be…

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, Vestibule
7:00pm
Friends Trivia

How well do you know the popular 90s TV show Friends?  Show off your knowledge during Friends Trivia Night. We recommend teams of 2–5 players and ask that you list…

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

Friday, June 16th 2023

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

Best for ages 2.5 to 3.5 and their grownups.

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

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing…

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 grownups.

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

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing…

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

Saturday, June 17th 2023

10:00am
Books and Blankets Outdoor Family Story Time

Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Hosted offsite at Barnum Park.

Please leave all pets at home.

Bring a blanket and enjoy a story time that is fun for the whole family. Story time…

Baldwin Public Library
George Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Meet at the Little Free Library on George Street.
3:00pm
Check Out eBooks from the Library

Learn how to access Libby to check out e-books and e-audiobooks. A BPL card is required. Registration is required. The Zoom invitation will be emailed to registered attendees a half…

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

Monday, June 19th 2023

All Day
Library Closed - Juneteenth

Baldwin Public Library will be closed for Juneteenth.

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

Tuesday, June 20th 2023

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

Best for ages birth to 18 months.

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

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing system.…

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

Learn about Google Docs: A powerful alternative to Microsoft Word. Registration required. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link a half hour before class.

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

Best for ages birth to 18 months.

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

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing system.…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
2:00pm
Silent Library Game Challenge Grades 4 to 6

Grades 4 to 6 Grownups must stay in the building if your child is under 10 years of age. 

Can you do several different challenges without making any noise at all?…

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

Wednesday, June 21st 2023

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

Best for ages 1.5 to 2.5 years and their grownups.

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

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be…

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

Best for ages 1.5 to 2.5 years and their grownups.

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

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
6:15pm
Bedtime Tales Story Time

All ages

Join Ms. Syntha indoors for end-of-day stories, rhymes, and songs. 

Registration has switched to a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before story time…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
7:00pm
Idea Lab Class: Introduction to 3D Printing

Jeff will introduce you to the world of 3D printing. Learn about how these marvelous machines work, how to design your own 3D models, where to find models that others…

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