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, December 4th 2023

1:00pm
Next Popular Reads Book Club

Join Rebekah Craft, Director of the Baldwin Public Library, to discuss members' "Favorite Book of the Year". This book club meets in person at Birmingham Next. Attendees may also attend…

Baldwin Public Library
2121 Midvale Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
7:00pm
Video Gaming Club - Grades 4 to 6

Registration opens one month before the program. 

Grades 4 to 6

Meet up with other gamers to play a video game together. All gaming abilities welcome. Registration required. 

December 4: Just Dance 2023

January…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Jeanne Lloyd Room

Tuesday, December 5th 2023

All Day
NO WEEKLY STORY TIME

Weekly Story Times will return on Tuesday, January 2. 

Wiggle Worms Drop In for birth to 2 years old and a grown up: Monday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
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, Claudia Ireland Room
7:00pm
Mother/Daughter Book Club - Grades 4 to 6

Email Ms. Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register for this book club for girls in grades 4 to 6 and their moms. 

December 5: Maizy Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee

January 9:…

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

Wednesday, December 6th 2023

All Day
NO WEEKLY STORY TIME

Weekly Story Times will return on Tuesday, January 2. 

Wiggle Worms Drop In for birth to 2 years old and a grown up: Monday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Event Series
7:00pm
Idea Lab Event: Laser Cut Snowflake Names

Visit The Idea Lab to make a beautiful custom snowflake ornament. Enter your name, and use special software to generate a snowflake design. Then, the laser will etch and cut…

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

Thursday, December 7th 2023

All Day
NO WEEKLY STORY TIME

Weekly Story Times will return on Tuesday, January 2. 

Wiggle Worms Drop In for birth to 2 years old and a grown up: Monday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Event Series
7:00pm
Pizza and Pages: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Grades 7-12. The first 10 to register will receive a free book, thanks to the Friends of Baldwin Public Library. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Registration required. 

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

Friday, December 8th 2023

All Day
NO WEEKLY STORY TIME

Weekly Story Times will return on Tuesday, January 2. 

Wiggle Worms Drop In for birth to 2 years old and a grown up: Monday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00…

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

Saturday, December 9th 2023

10:30am
Books and Blankets Family Story Time

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. 

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

Story times use 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

Monday, December 11th 2023

10:00am
Wiggle Worms

Birth to 2 years old and a grown up.

Drop in between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for open-ended, unstructured play with your child and to socialize with other families. Caregivers…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
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, December 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. 

In the Delos…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Delos Board Room
4:30pm
Story/Arts - Grades 1 to 3

Registration opens one month before the program. 

Grades 1 to 3

Create your next masterpiece using different art techniques while learning about the artists who made them popular. No art experience needed.…

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

Tuesday, December 12th 2023

All Day
NO WEEKLY STORY TIME

Weekly Story Times will return on Tuesday, January 2. 

Wiggle Worms Drop In for birth to 2 years old and a grown up: Monday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Event Series
10:00am
Next Nonfiction Book Club: NO MEETING

We will not be meeting in December. If you have any questions or comments, please contact either Ethan Cronkite at ethan.cronkite@baldwinlib.org or Mick Howey at mick.howey@baldwinlib.org. See you in January! 

Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill, 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 from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.…

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

Wednesday, December 13th 2023

All Day
NO WEEKLY STORY TIME

Weekly Story Times will return on Tuesday, January 2. 

Wiggle Worms Drop In for birth to 2 years old and a grown up: Monday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Event Series
4:30pm
Adventures in Books Book Club - Grades 1 to 3

Grades 1 to 3, grownups welcome

Email Syntha at syntha.green@baldwinlib.org to register.

December 13: Too Small Tola by Atinuke

January 10: Bear in the Family by Eric Walters

February 14: Leave it to Plum!

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
7:00pm
Idea Lab Live: Altoids Things

Join Jeff on Instagram Live for this episode of our “Idea Lab: Things” series! In this episode, we explore the many ways that you can use 3D printers to repurpose…

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

Thursday, December 14th 2023

All Day
NO WEEKLY STORY TIME

Weekly Story Times will return on Tuesday, January 2. 

Wiggle Worms Drop In for birth to 2 years old and a grown up: Monday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Event Series
7:00pm
Teens Night Out

Spend an evening hanging out with other teens who love the library as much as you do! There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and other shenanigans. Grades…

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

Friday, December 15th 2023

All Day
NO WEEKLY STORY TIME

Weekly Story Times will return on Tuesday, January 2. 

Wiggle Worms Drop In for birth to 2 years old and a grown up: Monday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00…

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

Monday, December 18th 2023

7:00pm
Idea Lab Class: Get your Fil - All about 3D Printer Filaments

Join Jeff for this class in which we cover every type of 3D printer filament that can be printed in the Idea Lab, their properties and uses. Learn how to…

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, December 18, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. 

In the Delos Board Room at 

Baldwin Public Library

300…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Delos Board Room

Tuesday, December 19th 2023

All Day
NO WEEKLY STORY TIME

Weekly Story Times will return on Tuesday, January 2. 

Wiggle Worms Drop In for birth to 2 years old and a grown up: Monday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Event Series
4:00pm
Play & Learn Ages 2 to 5

Registration opens one month before the program. 

Ages 2 to 5 with a grown up.

Touch, play, explore, and discover with your child while they learn a variety of skills including fine…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
7:00pm
Books and Bagels Book Club

Email Ms. Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org if you are interested in this book club for students in grades 4 to 6. 

December 19: You Go First by Erin Entrada Kelly

January 23: Houdini…

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

Wednesday, December 20th 2023

All Day
NO WEEKLY STORY TIME

Weekly Story Times will return on Tuesday, January 2. 

Wiggle Worms Drop In for birth to 2 years old and a grown up: Monday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Event Series
7:00pm
Moms Book Club

Enjoy a night out at a special book club just for moms! If you are interested in joining, please contact Susan Dion at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org. 

December 20: Someone We Know by Shari…

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