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. Participants do not need to read anything ahead of time.
Book Explorers will return in Fall 2019.
Books Plus – Grades 2 to 3 and a loving adult
Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
Books Plus will return in Fall 2019.
Books and Bagels – Grades 4 to 6
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Books and Bagels will return in Fall 2019. Check out our Summer Family Book Club on Tuesday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Moms Book Club
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
July 24: Britt-Marie was Here by Fredrik Backman
Registration required. Books generously provided by the Hornac Endowment Fund.
Mother/Daughter Book Club – Grades 4 to 6 and their moms
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Mother/Daughter Book Club will return in Fall 2019. Check out our Summer Family Book Club on Tuesday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Kids in the Kitchen – Grades 3 to 6
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Prepare a dish at home from the chosen cookbook and bring it to share potluck style. The Library is not a nut free facility.
Kids in the Kitchen will return in Fall 2019.
For Teens
Middle School Pizza and Pages
Grades 7 & 8, the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Facilitated by Susan Dion, Youth/Tween Services.
Registration requested, drop-ins welcome.
Join us for pizza and a book discussion. The first 10 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.
June 4: The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding by Alexandra Bracken
July 2: Neptune Project by Polly Holyoke
August 6: Shooting Kabul by N. H. Senzai
High School Pizza and Pages
Grades 9-12, the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Facilitated by Elisabeth Phou, Teen Librarian.
Registration requested, drop-ins welcome.
Join us for pizza and a book discussion. The first 10 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.
June 6: Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
July 11: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
August 1: Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
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.
JUNE 12: This is Your Life, Harriet Chance! by Jonathan Evison
JULY 10: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
AUGUST 14: The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian
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.
MAY 22: The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham
JUNE 26: Less by Andrew Sean Greer
JULY 24: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
AUGUST 28: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
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.
MAY 21: The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor
JUNE 18: Midwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty
JULY 16: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
AUGUST 20: Sourdough by Robin Sloan
Next Popular Reads Book Club
Meets the second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at Birmingham Next. Facilitated by Rebekah, Associate Director.
JUNE 10: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
JULY 8: The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo
AUGUST 12: All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin
Nonfiction @ Next
Meets the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at Birmingham Next. Facilitated by members of the Library’s Management team.
JUNE 13: The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan
JULY 11: Symphony for the City of the Dead by M.T. Anderson
AUGUST 8: Educated by Tara Westover
Page to Screen
Watch a film on Sunday and then stay to discuss both the film and the book that inspired it. Facilitated by H, Adult Services Librarian.
JUNE 2 at 1:00 P.M.: First Man: the Life of Neil A. Armstrong by James R. Hansen (Film is PG-13)
JULY 14 at 1:00 P.M.: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly (Film is PG)
AUGUST 4 at 1:00 P.M.: 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke (Film is G)
2 Hours Free 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 to Thursday
9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday and Saturday
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 5:00pm
Library Closed
July 4: Independence Day
August 31 - September 2: Labor Day Weekend
September 6: Staff Development Day
November 27: Closing at 5:30 p.m.
November 28: Thanksgiving