Book Clubs
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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 Holiday Closures
June 19: Juneteenth
July 4: Independence Day
For Youth
Beyond the Book – Grades 1 to 3
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly nonfiction book club for children in grades 1 to 3. Please email Rosemary at rosemary.isbell@baldwinlib.org to register.
July 13: Ultimate Shark Rumble by Jerry Pallotta
August 10: Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown
Adventures in Books – Grades 1 to 3, grownups welcome
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Monthly after school book club for children in grades 1 to 3. Grownups are welcome to stay and participate in the book club or hang out in the Library during the program. Please email Melissa at melissa.behrens@baldwinlib.org to register.
July 26: Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party by Saadia Faruqi
August 23: Lark Holds the Key by Natasha Deen
Who? What? Where? – Grades 4 to 6
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Nonfiction book club reading books from the Who Was? What Was? Where Was? series. Meets once a quarter. Please email Rosemary at rosemary.isbell@baldwinlib.org to register.
August 3: What is Nintendo? by Gina Shaw
Books and Bagels – Grades 4 to 6
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly book club for children in grades 4 to 6. Please email Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
July 25: The Hatmakers by Tamzin Merchant
August 22: Millionaires for a Month by Stacy Mcanulty
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 11: Better with Butter by Victoria Piontek
August 8: When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller
Kids Cookbook Club
Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Choose a recipe from the cookbook to make and bring to share with everyone. This book club meets once a quarter. Email Syntha at syntha.green@baldwinlib.org to register.
Cookbook Club will return in the fall.
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.
August 16: The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan
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.
June 1 Radio Silence by Alice Oseman (Registration opens May 4)
July 6 The Electric Kingdom by David Arnold (Registration opens June 1)
August 3 I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys (Registration opens July 6)
For Adults
Next Non-fiction
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian Mick. This club will meet virtually until further notice. To join the discussion please email Mick at mick.howey@baldwinlib.org
June 13: King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild
July 11: The Vortex by Scott Carney
August 8: Enemy of All Mankind by Steven Johnson
Wednesday Afternoon Book Group
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian Megan. 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 Megan at megan.novak@baldwinlib.org
June 14: How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Namagatsu
July 12: August Snow by Stephen Mack Jones
August 9: The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
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 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 H at h.jennings@baldwinlib.org
June 4: Stand by Me (R- 1986) and Different Seasons by Stephen King
July 2: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (R- 1993) and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues by Tom Robbins
August 6: Julie and Julia (Pg-13) and Julie and Julia by Julie Powell
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 1: The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz
June 5: The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton
July 10: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J Ryan Stradaal
August 7: The First Ladies byMarie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
Third Tuesday
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Facilitated by Vicki, Adult Services Librarian. This club will meet virtually until further notice. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email adult.reference@baldwinlib.org
June 20: Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe
July 18: True Biz by Sara Novic
August 15: The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton
NEW! 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. Meets the first Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 p.m. This club meets in person at the library but has a virtual option for those that prefer to Zoom. For more information and registration click the book title or email Jen at jen.hassell@baldwinlib.org
June 6: That Can be Arranged by Huda Fahmy
August 1: Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughan
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.
Holiday Closures:
June 19: Juneteenth
July 4: Independence Day