Book Clubs
Scroll down to see our virtual book club options at this time.
Reading becomes an even richer experience when it’s a shared one. Our book clubs are a great way to get readers of every age more comfortable discussing key themes in books. Whether you’re a new reader or a seasoned one with lots of favorite authors, we’ve got a place for you. Read on for more information on our diverse book club offerings:
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300 W. Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
Library Hours
The Library is currently closed, due to a staff member testing positive for COVID-19. BPL plans to resume service on Thursday, April 22 at 9:30 a.m.
For Youth
Beyond the Book – Grades 1 to 3 and a grownup
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
May 6: If You Were a Kid During the California Gold Rush by Josh Gregory
June 10: DK Findout! Stone Age by Klint Janulis
This non-fiction book club features books and activities related to dinosaurs, outer space, history’s mysteries, and so much more! Please email Ms. Rosemary at rosemary.retford@baldwinlib.org if you are interested in attending this virtual book club.
Books Plus – Grades 2 to 3 and a grownup
Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
April 26: Lights, Camera, Cook by Charise Mericle Harper
May 24: Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, The Forbidden Palace and Other Tourist Attractions by Lenore Look
A book club for children in grades 2 to 3 and a grownup. Please email Ms. Donna at donna.smith@baldwinlib.org if you are interested in this virtual book club.
Books and Bagels – Grades 4 to 6
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
April 27: Scouts by Shannon Greenland
May 25: Changeling by William Ritter
A book club for children in grades 4 to 6. Please email Ms. Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register for a virtual 4th-6th grade book club.
Mother/Daughter Book Club – Grades 4 to 6 and their moms
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
MONDAY May 3: Stef Soto Taco Queen by Jennifer Torres (please note that the May book club will meet on Monday at 7:00 p.m.
June 8: The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
Please email Ms. Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register for our virtual mother/daughter book club.
Panels and Frames – Grades 3 to 6
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
April 20: Mission Moon by Drew Brockington
June 15: The Brain: The Ultimate Thinking Machine by Tory Woollcott
Join us for a brand new book club featuring graphic novels that meets every other month! Email Ms. Caroline at caroline.salucci@baldwinlib.org to register for this 3rd to 6th grade book club.
Moms Book Club
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
June 9: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Email Susan Dion at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org for information about a virtual Moms Book Club.
For Teens
Teen Book Club
Thursdays 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. This book is also available on Libby. You will receive a Zoom invite on the day of the discussion. Registration required.
For Adults
Wednesday Afternoon Book Group
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Facilitated by Adult Services Librarians Vicki and Ethan. This club will meet virtually until further notice. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Vicki at vicki.sower@baldwinlib.org.
MARCH 10: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
APRIL 14: The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea
MAY 12: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
Next Non-fiction
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian Mick Howey. To join the discussion please email Mick at mick.howey@baldwinlib.org.
MARCH 9: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
APRIL 13: On Immunity by Eula Biss
MAY 11: In Hoffa’s Shadow by Jack Goldsmith
Page to Screen
Discuss a book and a related film. Meets the first Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Facilitated by H, Adult Services Librarian. This club will meet virtually until further notice. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email H at h.jennings@baldwinlib.org.
MARCH 7: “From Flint: Voices of a Poisoned City” (NR, 2016) and the book The Poisoned City, by Anna Clark.
APRIL 4: “Clerks” (R) and Convenience Store Woman, by Sayaka Murata.
Next Popular Reads Book Club
Meets the second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Facilitated by Rebekah, Library Director. This club will meet virtually until further notice. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Rebekah at rebekah.craft@baldwinlib.org.
MARCH 8: Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
APRIL 12: The Push by Ashley Audrain
(new date) MAY 3: Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar
Friends Don’t Let Friends Read Alone
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Facilitated by Sara, Adult Services Librarian. This club will meet virtually until further notice. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Sara at Sara.Jurek@baldwinlib.org.
MARCH 16: The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott
APRIL 20: The Innocents by Michael Crummey
MAY 18: Days Without End by Sebastian Barry
Books & Brews
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian Sarah. This club will meet virtually until further notice. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Sarah at sarah.bowman@baldwinlib.org.
MARCH 24: The Women of the Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell
APRIL 28: The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
MAY 26: From Here to Eternity by Caitlyn Doughty
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Metered street parking around Library
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300 W. Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
The Library is currently closed, due to a staff member testing positive for COVID-19. BPL plans to resume service on Thursday, April 22 at 9:30 a.m.