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 – LaToya Stroker
Treasurer – Jennifer Peterson, David Underdown
Members — Jerry Dreer, Pam DeWeese, Justen Lewis, Mark Lyles, LaToya Stroker, Judy Vindici
Our Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities include working the book sale, sorting through donations and more. Contact Friends@baldwinlib.org or 248-554-4683 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
November 24: Thanksgiving Holiday - Closed at 5:30 p.m.
November 25: Thanksgiving Day - Closed All Day
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.
Saturdays, October 16 and 23, from 10 a.m.-4p.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 tons of great used books and media in the lower level of the Library!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6
10:00 TO 12 NOON – Reserved for members of the Friends of the Baldwin Public Library (memberships are available at the door)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6
12 NOON TO 4:00 P.M.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7
12:00 TO 4:00 P.M.
Half Price Day!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8
FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 12 NOON
Bag Day! Buy a bag for $5, stuff it to the brim with books!
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:
November 24: Thanksgiving Holiday - Closed at 5:30 p.m.
November 25: Thanksgiving Day - Closed All Day