Book Clubs
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
Hours
Monday to Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday and Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For Youth
BOOK EXPLORERS – GRADES K TO 2
THURSDAYS AT 4:30 P.M.
This book club is designed to encourage a love of reading for emerging and beginning readers. No previous reading necessary.
MARCH 8: The Bad Seed by Jory John
APRIL 12: The Last Chocolate Chip Cookie by Jamie Rix
Registration required. Participants will receive a special treat thanks to the Bob and Jean Kelly Endowment.
MOMS BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAYS AT 7 P.M.
APRIL 25: The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan by Jenny Nordberg
Registration required. Books generously provided by the Friends of the Baldwin Public Library.
BOOKS PLUS – GRADES 2 TO 3 AND A LOVING ADULT
THURSDAYS AT 4:30 P.M.
MARCH 15: Clementine by Sara Pennypacker (books will be available at the Youth Desk starting February 15)
April 19: Gone Fishing: a Novel in Verse by Tamera Will Wissinger (books will be available at the Youth Desk starting March 15)
Registration required. Books generously provided by the Friends of the Baldwin Public Library.
MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB – GRADES 4 to 6
TUESDAYS AT 7 P.M.
MARCH 27: Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell (books will be available at the Youth Desk starting February 27)
APRIL 24: Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin (books will be available at the Youth Desk starting March 27)
Registration required. Books generously provided by the Friends of the Baldwin Public Library.
BOOKS AND BAGELS – GRADES 4 TO 6
TUESDAYS AT 7 P.M.
MARCH 13: The Black Book of Secerts by F.E. Higgins (Books will be available at the Youth Desk starting February 13)
APRIL 10: Loot by Jude Watson (Books will be available at the Youth Desk starting March 13)
Registration required. Books generously provided by the Friends of the Baldwin Public Library.
MOTHER/SON BOOK CLUB
Join us for a special Mother’s Day Mother/Son Book Club for boys in grader 4 to 6 and their moms.
THURSDAY, MAY 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Ms. Bixby’s Last Day by John David Anderson
Registration required. Books generously provided by the Friends of the Baldwin Public Library.
For Teens
Middle School Pizza and Pages
Grades 7 & 8, the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Registration required
Join us for pizza and a book discussion. The first 8 teens to register get a free book, thanks to the Friends of Baldwin Public Library! This book club is co-sponsored by Jet’s Pizza.
MARCH 6: Listen To the Moon by Michael Morpurgo
APRIL 3: Gabriel Finley and the Raven’s Riddle by George Hagen
MAY 1: The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge
High School Pizza and Pages
Grades 9-12, the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Registration required
Join us for pizza and a book discussion. The first 8 teens to register get a free book, thanks to the Friends of Baldwin Public Library! This book club is co-sponsored by Jet’s Pizza.
MARCH 1: More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera
APRIL 5: Red Rising by Pierce Brown
MAY 3: The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner
For Adults
Wednesday Afternoon Book Group
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the Jeanne Lloyd Room. Facilitated by Adult Services Librarians Vicki and Ethan.
MARCH 14: I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
APRIL 11: One of Ours by Willa Cather
MAY 9: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick
Next Popular Reads Book Club
Meets occasional Mondays at 1:00 p.m. at Birmingham Next. Facilitated by Rebekah, Associate Director.
MARCH 5: Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan
MAY 7: The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce
Books & Brews
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Dick O’Dow’s. Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian Sarah.
MARCH 28: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
APRIL 25: At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier
MAY 23: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard
Friends Don’t Let Friends Read Alone
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Facilitated by Maria, Head of Adult Services.
MARCH 20: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
APRIL 17: Enchanted Islands by Allison Amend
MAY 15: The Throwback Special by Chris Bachelder
Library Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:30am - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday
9:30am -5:30pm
Sunday
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-647-1700
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9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday and Saturday
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 5:00pm
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May 26-28 - Memorial Day Weekend
July 4 - Independence Day
September 1-3 - Labor Day Weekend