Book Clubs & ELL Talk Time
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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 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Upcoming Closures
May 24-26: Closed
June 19: Closed
July 4-6: Closed
For Youth
Family Book Club – Grades 3 to 6 and Grownup(s)
Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
A special family book club just for summer. Grownups and children will read the book and we’ll discuss it together. Please email Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
August 5 : Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos
Adventures in Books – Grades 1 to 3
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Monthly after school book club for children in grades 1 to 3. Grownups need to stay in the Library during the program. Please email Syntha at syntha.green@baldwinlib.org to register.
July 9: Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Sharks by Katie & Kevin Tsang
August 13: Seashell Key by Lourdes Heuer
Beyond the Book – Grades 1 to 3
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly nonfiction book club for children in grades 1 to 3. Grown ups must stay in the Library during the program. Please email Rosemary at rosemary.isbell@baldwinlib.org to register.
July 24: Who Would Win? Ultimate Bug Rumble by Jerry Pallotta
August 13: Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli
Kids Graphic Novel Book Club – Grades 3 to 6
Mondays at 4:30 p.m.
Monthly book club for children in grades 3 to 6. Grownups must stay in the Library during the program if children are ages ten and under. Please email Josh at josh.campeau@baldwinlib.org to register.
July 21: Katie the Catsitter by Colleen A.F. Venable
August 18: Things in the Basement by Ben Hatke
Mother/Daughter Book Club – Grades 4 to 6 and their moms
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly book club for grades 4 to 6 and their moms. Please email Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
July 8: The Vice Principal Problem by Kekla Magoon
August 12: Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson
Books and Bagels – Grades 4 to 6
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly book club for children in grades 4 to 6. Grownups must stay in the Library during the program if children are ages ten and under. Please email Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
July 22: Finally, Something Mysterious by Doug Cornett
August 26: The World Between Blinks by Amy Kaufman & Ryan Graudin
Kids Cookbook Club – Grades 3 to 6
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Grades 3 to 6. Choose a recipe from the cookbook to make and bring to share with everyone. Grownups must stay in the Library during the program if children are ages ten and younger. This book club meets once a quarter. Email Syntha at syntha.green@baldwinlib.org to register.
August 11: Cooking Class: 73 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make and Eat by Deanna F Cook
Moms Book Club
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a night out at a special book club just for moms that meets every other month. Email Susan Dion at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
July 16: This is Happiness by Niall Williams
For Teens
Pizza and Pages
First Thursday of Every Month at 7:00 p.m.
Grades 7-12. Facilitated by Elisabeth Phou, Teen Librarian.
The first 10 teens to register will receive a free book, thanks to the Friends of Baldwin Public Library. Pizza will be provided.
Registration required. This book club meets in person.
May 1: As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
June 5: Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher
July 3: Promise Boys by Nick Brooks
Paperbacks and Snacks
Second Wednesday of Every Month at 7:00 p.m.
Grades 6-8. Facilitated by Haylie May, Teen Librarian.
The first 10 teens to register will receive a free book, thanks to the Friends of Baldwin Public Library. Snacks will be provided.
Registration required. This book club meets in person.
May 14: Front Desk by Kelly Yang
June 11: Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao
July 9: The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes
Teen Culinary Club
Meets Quarterly
Grades 7-12. Facilitated by Stuart Sturton, Adult Services Librarian
Teens who register one month in advance of the meeting will be entered in a drawing to win a copy of the cookbook, thanks to the Friends of Baldwin Public Library. Prepare a dish from the selected book and share it with fellow food lovers. This book club meets in person and registration is required.
April 28 at 7 p.m.: “the Anime Chef cookbook”
July 28 at 7 p.m.: The Ultimate Gamers Cookbook: Recipes for an Epic Game Night
For Adults
ELL Talk Time – NEW! Beginning January 7, 2025
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. No registration is required, simply stop by any Tuesday between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. that works with your schedule!
Next Non-fiction
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Facilitated by Page Supervisor Cameron Crawford. This club will meet virtually on Zoom until further notice. To join the discussion please email Mick at mick.howey@baldwinlib.org
May 13: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
June 10: Fire Weather by John Vaillant
July 8: Wild Girls by Tyra Miles
Wednesday Afternoon Book Group
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. and is facilitated by an Adult Services Librarian. This club meets in person at the library but has a virtual option for those that prefer to Zoom. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Stuart Sturton at stuart.sturton@baldwinlib.org.
May 14: River of the Gods by Candice Millard
June 11: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
July 9: Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie R. Rendon
Page to Screen
Is the book always better than the movie? Join in as we discuss a book and a related film each month to decide which was better. Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Facilitated by H, Adult Services Librarian. This club meets in person at the library but has a virtual option for those that prefer to use Zoom. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email H at h.jennings@baldwinlib.org
May 8: Breakfast on Pluto by Patrick McCabe/ Breakfast on Pluto (R- 20025)
June 12: Erasure by Percival Everett / American Fiction (R- 2023)
July 10: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert / Eat, Pray, Love (PG-13, 2010)
Next Popular Reads Book Club
Now meets the first Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Facilitated by Rebekah, Library Director. This club meets in person at Birmingham Next but has a virtual option for those that prefer to Zoom. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Rebekah at rebekah.craft@baldwinlib.org
May 5: You Are Here by David Nicholls
June 2: A Great Marriage by Frances Mayes
July 7: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
August 4: Mina’s Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa
September 8: The Antidote by Karen Russell
3rd Tuesday
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian Vicki Sower This is a hybrid club and meets both in person and via zoom. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Vicki at Vicki.Sower@baldwinlib.org.
May 20: James by Percival Everett
June 17: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
July 15: Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris
Graphic Novels for Grown Ups
Comics aren’t just for kids! Features memoirs, humor, superheroes, and more! Some titles contain mature/graphic content so please read the description before you register. We meet in person, at the library, the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. To register click the book title below. For more information email Jen at jen.hassell@baldwinlib.org
May 1: My Brother’s Husband by Gengoroh Tagame
June 5: Good Talk by Mira Jacob
July 8: Daytripper by Fábio Moon & Gabriel Bá
Parking
Free Two-Hour Parking in Chester Street Deck
Metered street parking around Library
Free Parking on Sundays
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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:
May 24-26: Closed
June 19: Closed
July 4-6: Closed