For All Ages
Reading Corner
Kids' Picture Library
Click to search for kids' materials using pictures!
Book Clubs for Kids
Downloadable Audio Books
Reading Lists
Literature Databases
Award-Winning Books
Find Gift Books
Beyond Books at Baldwin
What else can you do with your library card besides check out books? Click here to find out.
Missed our recent Author Events? Click here to see video. Want to check out our latest book trailer on YouTube? Click here.
For a list of the 2011 Birbery Books, click here.
Celebrate Children's Book Week from May 2-8, 2011
Voting will be open from March 14 to April 29, 2011. When will the winners be announced? Click here for the official countdown!
Literature Contest
You can find contest information, curriculum materials and more here.
Reading Lists
Click here to get reading recommendations from Baldwin's own librarians. And visit the Youth Room for many more of our "bibs," or lists of reading recommendations.Literature Databases
Are you doing research on a favorite author? Are you trying to decide what to read next? These databases will guide you to information on authors and their work.
Award-Winning Books
See these awards' Websites:
First presented in 1967, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards are among the most prestigious honors in the field of children's and young adult literature. Winners are selected in three categories: Picture Book, Fiction and Poetry, and Nonfiction.
Looking for the Perfect Gift?
Gift Books
Whether you need a baby shower gift or that perfect birthday book, look at the resources we've gathered to help you choose a children's book that will be cherished.
Book Clubs for Kids
Register for any of these by phone or online.
Book Club |
Who |
When |
Book/Theme |
| K-1 Book Party | Kindergarten & 1st grade | Dec. 8 @ 4:15 p.m. |
It's Snow Time |
| Books Plus | 2nd & 3rd grade | Jan. 19 @ 4:15 p.m. | How to Save Your Tail by Mary Hanson |
| Books and Bagels |
Boys & Girls grades 4-6 | Jan. 24 @ 7 p.m. |
Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce |
| Mother/Daughter | Girls grades 4-6 & adult | Jan. 9 @ 7 p.m. |
Diamond Willow by Helen Frost |
Books @ Baldwin
Fiction
Whether you prefer Harry Potter, Lemony Snicket, or Anne of Green Gables, Baldwin has all the best and latest in fiction, including fantasy, science fiction, and mysteries. Hardcovers are shelved alphabetically by the author's last name. Mysteries and Science Fiction have their own section. The paperbacks can be found on spin racks. Ask a Librarian for help or a personalized recommendation!
Picture Books
Board Books
Beginning-to-Reads
Concept Books
Concept Books are A-B-C and 1-2-3 books. They are labeled with black tape and located on the wall near the play area. They check out for three weeks.
Discovery Books
Discovery Books are non-fiction books for pre-schoolers. Labeled with orange tape, they are located at the beginning of the picture book section. You can take them home for three weeks.
Illustrated Shorts
Graphic Novels
Story Collection
World Language
If you're looking for books to read in a foreign language, we've got picture books and chapter books in Spanish, German, and other languages. We also have phrase books and dictionaries and other language-learning materials. Our World Language section is located near the mysteries and science fiction.
Fairy Tales/398s
The 398s -- fairy tales and folktales -- are located along the wall by the play corner. At the end of the 398s you'll find our "Fairy Tale" section, where we've collected various picture book versions of the most popular fairy tales. These are marked by pink tape. All 398s and fairy tales check out for three weeks.
Holiday Collection
Our holiday collection includes books on almost every holiday you can think of, from Purim to Groundhog Day and Christmas to Kwanzaa. They are located along the wall near the Youth Desk, and they are arranged chronologically. Holiday books are limited to six per patron and they circulate for one week.
Teacher Resources
We have a collection especially for teachers that includes books of ideas for everything from curriculum to bulletin boards. It is located in the Gryphon Room.
Reference
From the latest set of World Book to current atlases and classic dictionaries, the reference collection is full of useful information. It can be used in the library.
Beyond Books @ Baldwin
Audio Books
Do you have a long car trip coming up? Do you enjoy being read to? Then audio books are for you! We have a great selection for listeners of all ages. Audio books circulate for three weeks.CDs
The scope of the collection ranges from soothing lullabies for young families to soundtracks from the latest tween movies; from fine motor skill action music to aerobic, dance and exercise music. The collection includes popular materials as well as classics for children and families. CDs can be checked out for three weeks.CD ROMs
CD ROMs are for fun and learning. A large percentage of the collection is devoted to developing and improving reading and math skills. You can check CD ROMs out for three weeks.Downloadable Audio Books
Do you want to download an audio book to your computer, your iPod, or your MP3 player? To see if a downloadable title is available, just find the book in the catalog and see if "Downloadable" is an option. Or browse our collection at ebooks.metronet.lib.mi.us.
Feature Films
Do you need a new release for Family Movie Night? Do you want to watch an old favorite? We have a great selection of feature films rated G or PG. They are shelved alphabetically by title, and can be checked out for one week.
Magazines
Our magazines support the educational and entertainment interests of children, parents, and teachers. We have everything from American Girl to ZooBooks. The current month's issue stays in the Youth Room, but back issues can be checked out.
Media Kits and Leap Kits
Take home a media kit -- complete with book and CD -- or a Leap Kit for your LeapPad or Quantum Pad. If you don't have a Pad, you can borrow that, too!
Non-Feature Films
If you're looking for your favorite TV show on DVD, or a non-fiction video on a topic like dinosaurs, check out our non-feature films. They are arranged in Dewey order and can be checked out for three weeks.
Playaways
Do you want to listen to an audiobook, but don't want to mess with CDs? The Playaway is the perfect thing for you -- a portable, all-in-one media player!
Puppets and Toys
We have a large selection of toys and puppets available for checkout. Each child can check out two puppets and/or one toy. Puppets and toys go out for three weeks.
TumbleBooks
Tumblebooks: Listen to and look at a picture book on the computer! Baldwin subscribes to Tumblebooks, which is just a click away here.