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Library Hours

Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Closures:

December 24: Closed

December 25: Closed

December 31: Closed

January 1, 2025: Closed

Books in the Media-December

Books in the Media-December

Here are some cozy reads recommended in the library for the month of December: Bookreporter: Desolation Code by Clive Cussler Tap here to read the review. BritishFantasySociety: Januaries by Blake Olivie Tap here to read the review. Kirkus: A New Lease on Death by...

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Books in the Media-November

Books in the Media-November

November is here and we are so thankful for our library and it's collection.  Here are some books currently available in the Library: AP News: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn Tap here to read the review. Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age...

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Books in the Media-October

Books in the Media-October

It's close to midnight, something evil's lurking in the dark. Under the moonlight,  you see a sight that almost stops your heart.(Thriller) Spooky season is here and so are the titles  featured in the library for October: Chicago Review of Books: My Favorite Thing is...

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Books in the Media-September

Books in the Media-September

Let's slide gently into fall with the following titles that can be found in the library: BookMarks: Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History by Philippa Gregory Tap  here to read the review.  GMA: The Love of My Afterlife by Kristy Greenwood Tap here to read the...

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Books in the Media-August

Books in the Media-August

The dog days of summer have arrived and with it some new titles from the library to enjoy!  Here is a selection of books available in the library: Harvard Review: To Free the Captives by Tracey Smith Tap here to read the review. Kirkus: The Centre by Ayesha Mannizir...

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Baldwin Tests Feather Friendly Bird Deterrent on Windows

Baldwin Tests Feather Friendly Bird Deterrent on Windows

Take the brief survey to share your feedback In July 2024, Baldwin hired Feather Friendly to install two test panels of their product on the southeast corner of the library's Grams Discovery Room windows. Feather Friendly® Bird Collision Deterrent Technologies uses...

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BALDWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY ANTIRACISM STATEMENT

June 15, 2020

Earlier this month, in a note to staff, the Baldwin Public Library Board of Directors condemned institutional racism and expressed its desire that Baldwin become a more effective antiracist organization. It invited staff to raise concerns and make suggestions for proactively improving BPL’s internal and external policies, practices, and behaviors. Also last week, the City of Birmingham, with which BPL is affiliated, issued a Proclamation on Social Injustice, which the Baldwin Public Library wholeheartedly endorses.

This week, we wish to state publicly that we stand alongside our peers, the American Library Association and Michigan Library Association, in condemning all violence and racism towards Black people, Indigenous people, and all people of color.

In company with other libraries all over the country, we will continue to share books and other resources with you and with each other that deepen our shared understanding of Black history, institutional racism, and systemic racial violence and inequality. Black lives matter.

Because racism is so pervasive in our society, we and our institutions are inherently implicated. Therefore, we must work actively to dismantle its roots. Thus, to further our educational mission, the Baldwin Public Library is actively examining its internal and external policies and practices through an antiracism lens. We are also committed to curating additional programming and partnerships to support antiracism work in our community. In the coming weeks and months, the Library will develop plans and benchmarks to ensure that our commitment to this cause truly does bear fruit.

We stand with the many library workers, patrons, and community members who are fighting for justice and equality. And we set forth a long-term commitment to becoming a more effective antiracist institution.

In solidarity,

Melissa Mark, President | Frank Pisano, Vice President | Jennifer Wheeler, Secretary | Ashley Aidenbaum | Karen Rock | Jim Suhay

Baldwin Public Library Board of Directors

Baldwin Library Idea Lab

Explore. Tinker. And learn! The Idea Lab is our space where big ideas come to life and where people of all ages and tech levels are welcome. Drop in or sign up for a skill- or project-based class or make an appointment today to learn how to use our 3D printer or laser engraver. We also have a variety of tools available, including an embroidery machine, soldering equipment, design software, and more.

 

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248-647-1700

300 W. Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009

Library Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Closures:

December 24: Closed

December 25: Closed

December 31: Closed

January 1, 2025: Closed

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