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
Monday to Thursday
9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday
9:30 am - 5:30pm
Sunday
12:00 - 5:00pm
For Youth
Beyond the Book – Grades 1 to 3 and a grownup
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
October 8: Great Migrations: Amazing Animal Journeys by Laura F. Marsh
November 12: DK Findout! Universe by Giles Sparrow
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.
October 26: Battle of the Bad-Breath Bats by David Bowles
November 23: Polly Diamond and the Magic Book by Alice Kuipers
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.
October 27: The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp by Kathi Appelt
November 24: The Matchstick Castle by Keir Graff
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.
October 13: Shouting at the Rain by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
November 11: Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai
Please email Ms. Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register for our virtual mother/daughter book club.
*New* Panels and Frames – Grades 3 to 6
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
October 20: InvestiGATORS by John Patrick Green
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.
Email Cathy Gimby at cathy.gimby@baldwinlib.org for information about a virtual Moms Book Club. The next one is Wednesday, October 7. They are reading Beautiful Music by Michael Zadoorian.
For Teens
Virtual Teen Book Club
Grades 7-12. Facilitated by Elisabeth Phou, Teen Librarian.
To join the club, get the book, and receive the Zoom meeting invitation please register on our website: www.baldwinlib.org/calendar.
OCTOBER 1: Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
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.
OCTOBER 14: The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott
Next Non-fiction
Meets the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Facilitated by members of the Library’s Management team. This club will meet virtually until further notice. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Maria at maria.williams@baldwinlib.org.
OCTOBER 8: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
Starting in November this club will meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 A.M.
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.
OCTOBER 4: The Battle of Algiers (NR, 1967) and the book The Sympathizer, by Viet Than Nguyen.
*The film is available to stream instantly on Kanopy.
Next Popular Reads Book Club
Meets the second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Facilitated by Rebekah, Associate 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.
OCTOBER 12: The Women of the Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell
Friends Don’t Let Friends Read Alone
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Facilitated by Maria, Head of Adult Services. This club will meet virtually until further notice. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Maria at maria.williams@baldwinlib.org.
OCTOBER 20: Every Note Played by Lisa Genova
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.
OCTOBER 28: Warlight by Michael Ondaatje
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300 W. Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
Library Hours
Monday to Thursday
9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday
9:30 am - 5:30pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Library Closed
November 25, 2020 – Closing at 5:30 pm
November 26, 2020 – Thanksgiving Day