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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:

November 22: Closing at 5:30 p.m.

November 23 & 24: Closed for Thanksgiving

Books in the Media- October

Here are some scary reads to get you ready for the season. The list includes book recommendations for all ages. The following spooky books are prominently featured in the library for the month of October. AP News: The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gormichec...

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Books in the Media- September

Books in the Media- September

Here is a sample of  some of the great summer reads prominently featured in the media this month. September: BookMarks: The Wager:A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann Tap here to read the review. Goodreads: Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New...

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Books in the Media-August

Books in the Media-August

Here is a sample of  some of the great summer reads prominently featured in the media this month. August: Booksparks: Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum Tap here to read the review. Harvard Crimson: Happy Place by Emily Henry   Tap here to read the review. Kirkus:...

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Books in the Media-July

Books in the Media-July

Here is a sample of  some of the great summer reads prominently featured in the media this month. July: Book Marks: The Guest by Emma Cline Tap here to read the review. Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocombe Tap here to read the review. Harvard Crimson: Yellowface by...

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Recognizing Juneteenth

Recognizing Juneteenth

The Baldwin Public Library will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. “Juneteenth is a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday is observed on June 19—"June nineteenth" is shortened to "Juneteenth"—and is...

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Books in the Media-June

Books in the Media-June

Here is a sample of some of the books prominently featured in the media this month. June 1: Dark Thrill Reviews The Only Survivors by Megan Miranda Tap here to read the review. Kirkus: Dark Angel by John Sanford Tap here to read the review. Life and Other Love Songs...

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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 newest 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.

 

Parking

Free Two-Hour Parking in Chester Street Deck

Metered street parking around Library

Free Parking on Sundays

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 Closure:

November 22: Closed at 5:30 p.m.
November 23-24: Closed

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PHASE 3 Construction has begun and the Library is OPEN!

Please enter the Library on the northeast corner, through the Children's Terrace at Martin and Bates Streets.

Curbside pickup is available on Chester St. near the library's loading dock.

If you cannot find something during your visit, please ask any staff member for assistance!

www.baldwinlib.org/renovation

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