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–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
December 24: Christmas Eve - Closed All Day
December 25: Christmas Day - Closed All Day
December 26: Christmas Holiday - Closed All Day
January 1: New Years Day - Closed All Day
For Youth
Beyond the Book – Grades 2 to 4
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
December 9: Free as a Bird by Lina Maslo
Please email Ms. Rosemary at rosemary.isbell@baldwinlib.org to register for this non-fiction book club.
Books Plus – Grades 2 to 3 and a grownup
Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
November 22: Who Was Maria Tallchief by Catherine Gourley – POSTPONED
Please email Ms. Donna at donna.smith@baldwinlib.org to register.
Books and Bagels – Grades 4 to 6
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
October 26: The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson
A book club for children in grades 4 to 6. Please email Ms. Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
Mother/Daughter Book Club – Grades 4 to 6 and their moms
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
December 14: Disaster Days by Rebecca Behrens
Please email Ms. Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
Panels and Frames – Grades 3 to 6
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
December 21: Cat Ninja by Matthew Cody
Email Ms. Caroline at caroline.salucci@baldwinlib.org to register for this graphic novel book club.
Moms Book Club
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
December 1: Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler
Email Susan Dion at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
For Teens
Pizza and Pages
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. Pizza will be provided.
Registration required. This program will meet in person. Email teen@baldwinlib.org if you would prefer to join via Zoom.
NOVEMBER 4: THIS IS WHERE IT ENDS BY MARIEKE NIJKAMP
DECEMBER 2: THE INHERITANCE GAMES BY JENNIFER LYNN BARNES
JANUARY 6: SHADOW AND BONE BY LEIGH BARDUGO
For Adults
Next Non-fiction
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian Mick Howey. This club will meet virtually until further notice. To join the discussion please email Mick at mick.howey@baldwinlib.org.
December 14: A Game of Birds and Wolves by Simon Parkin
January 11: The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum
February 8: Blood Brothers by Randy Roberts
March 8: The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom
Wednesday Afternoon Book Group
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian Vicki. This club will meet virtually until further notice. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Megan at megan.novak@baldwinlib.org.
December 8: Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan
January 12: Virgil Wander by Leif Enger
February 9: When Time Stopped by Ariana Neumann
March 9: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
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.
December 5: Little Women: (PG-13, 2019) and the book So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow
January 9: Passing (PG-13, 2021 available on Netflix) and the book Passing by Nella Larsen
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 will meet virtually until further notice. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Rebekah at rebekah.craft@baldwinlib.org.
December 6: A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
January 3: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
February 7: We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride & Jo Piazza
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.
December 21: In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
January 18: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
February 25: The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
March 15: Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J Sullivan
Books & Brews
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email adult.reference@baldwinlib.org.
December 15: The Innocents by Michael Crummey
January 26: American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson
February 23: The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea
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:
December 24: Christmas Eve - Closed All Day
December 25: Christmas Day - Closed All Day
December 26: Christmas Holiday - Closed All Day
January 1: New Years Day - Closed All Day