Renovation
Welcome to our new Adult Services section
You may have noticed some big changes taking shape at our Library in the last year. We have a grand vision for moving Baldwin into the future and are excited to report that we are getting closer to meeting our goals. We’ve heard what residents have been asking for and have begun to deliver.
Our Adult Services section was the first phase of our renovation. It was completed in May 2017, thanks to the following team of talented and dedicated professionals:
Location - View Map
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
Phase Two: Coming Soon!
Next up is our Youth Services section and we couldn’t be more excited. While the plans are still in progress, we are issuing an RFP for schematic designs and plan to bring completed designs to the City Commission’s Budget Hearing. The project is scheduled to begin in Fall 2019.
See the links for the RFP here:
- RFP for Conceptual/Schematic design for Expansion/Renovation of Youth Services
- Fanning Howey’s 2011 conceptual/schematic design for proposed renovation of Library
- Library building program developed by George Lawson
- Vision for Future of Library Building, adopted by Library Board in 2014
- Long-Range Building Vision 2016
Goals
- Strengthen Birmingham’s civic center
- Increase value that library delivers to residents, businesses and visitors of all ages
- Respond to public input
- Keep Birmingham competitive with other communities
Functional & Aesthetic Improvements
- Efficiency of building
- Infrastructure update
- Wayfinding
- Increase size of story room, play area, quiet study and collaboration spaces, storage closets, and staff work room
- Improve handicap accessibility
Library Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:30am - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday
9:30am -5:30pm
Sunday
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-647-1700
Baldwin Library Idea Lab
The Idea Lab is the Baldwin Public Library's new space for hands-on exploring, tinkering, and learning. We're here to encourage learning and collaboration through access to new technologies and machines. Currently we have a 3d printer and laser cutter available for use. ALL experience levels are welcome.
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Metered street parking around Library
Free Parking on Sundays
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
May 26-28 - Memorial Day Weekend
July 4 - Independence Day
September 1-3 - Labor Day Weekend