Friends of the Library
Our board
The Friends of the Library Board helps plan and organize our membership drives, newsletter and more
- President – Ryndee Carney
- Vice President – Deb Mohatarem
- Secretary – Pam DeWeese
- Treasurer – David Underdown
- Members — Jerry Dreer, Justen Lewis, Mark Lyles, Stephanie Brochert, Judy Vindici
Our Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities include working the book sale, sorting through donations and more. Contact Friends@baldwinlib.org or 248-647-7339 to learn more
Location - View Map
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
Sunday, April 17 - All Day: Easter
Our Money
The Friends donate a yearly $40,000 to the Baldwin to provide financial support for:
- Youth, teen and adult programs
- Program refreshments and supplies
- Summer Reading Programs and Prizes
- Author visits
- Book club books
- Equipment
- Marketing, outreach and displays
- Computers and other technology
- Learn.Connect.Discover Newsletter
Our Donations
Donations are welcome on:
Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Thursdays, from 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Due to high demand and limited storage space, we request that you limit your donations to 2 boxes/bags per week. **No Text Book, Encyclopedias or Readers Digest books, please**
Our Book Sales
Come shop the ever changing selection of great used books and media on the main level, across from the Hot Picks!
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:
Sunday, April 17 - All Day: Easter