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".

Thursday, June 12th 2025

11:00am
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
3:00pm
Hybrid: Microsoft Word: An Introduction

Learn the fundamentals of word processing with Microsoft Word. Once registered, virtual students will receive a Zoom link an hour before class.

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
7:00pm
VIRTUAL: Intro to Genealogical Research

Looking for the best ways to get started on the path to researching your family history? Join professional archivist and genealogist Robbie T. as she presents the best ways to…

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

Friday, June 13th 2025

1:00pm
Friday Movie Matinee - Loving (2016)

The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court's historic 1967…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
3:00pm
Summer Reading Kickoff!

Color Your World at Baldwin's Summer Reading kickoff. Visit the ice cream truck, get your face painted, and decorate the patio with chalk art.  Sign up and track your progress…

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

Monday, June 16th 2025

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!

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 grownups.

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
3:00pm
Bubble Painting: Grades 4 to 6

Registration opens one month before the program. 

For students going into Grades 4 to 6 in the fall. Caregivers must stay in the building during the program if the participant is…

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

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

Tuesday, June 17th 2025

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

For ages birth to 18 months.

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

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

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
11:15am
Wiggle & Rhyme Story Time: Birth to 18 Months

For ages birth to 18 months.

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

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

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
3:00pm
Bluey Bash: All Ages

Registration opens one month before the program. 

All ages with grown up(s) - Caregivers must stay with children during the program.

Celebrate your favorite Blue Heeler family with crafts and Bluey-approved games.…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Rotary/Donor Room (lower level)
Event Series
4:00pm
Bluey Bash: All Ages

Registration opens one month before the program. 

All ages with grown up(s) - Caregivers must stay with children during the program.

Celebrate your favorite Blue Heeler family with crafts and Bluey-approved games.…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Rotary/Donor Room (lower level)
Event Series
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 from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.…

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

Join us for our book club on the third Tuesday of every month! We feature mostly fiction selections with occasional non-fiction titles.

This month's book club pick is "Saturday Night at…

Baldwin Public Library
300 W Merrill, Birmingham, MI 48009

Wednesday, June 18th 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 grownups.

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 grownups.

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
Virtual: 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, Virtual
3:00pm
Junior Librarian: Grades 1 to 6

Registration opens one month before the program. 

For students going into Grades 1 to 6 in the fall. Caregivers must stay in the building during the program if the participant is…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
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
7:00pm
IN PERSON: Birdwatching and Birding

Greg Bodker’s beautiful photography will help you learn more about birds as he demonstrates the joys of birding you can have both in your backyard and area. Novice and aspiring…

Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill, Birmingham, MI 48009, Rotary/Donar
7:00pm
Animanga Club: Grades 6-12

Animanga Club is for grades 6-12.

Welcome to Animanga Club, the ultimate hangout for anime and manga enthusiasts! If you’re passionate about Japanese animation and comic books, this is the place…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
7:00pm
Idea Lab Class: Intro to 3D Printing in the Idea Lab

In this class, Jeff will teach you everything you need to know to utilize the Idea Lab’s premiere 3D printing service. From ways to design and source your 3D models,…

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

Thursday, June 19th 2025

All Day
Library Closed

The Library is closed today.

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

Friday, June 20th 2025

10:30am
Wiggle Worms: Birth to 2 Years

Birth to 2 years old with grown up(s)

Drop in between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for open-ended, unstructured play with your child and to socialize with other families. Caregivers must…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Rotary/Donor Room
Event Series
1:00pm
Friday Movie Matinee - Love Simon (2018)

Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends and all of his classmates: he's gay. When that secret is threatened, Simon must face everyone and come to…

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

Monday, June 23rd 2025

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!

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 grownups.

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
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