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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

Phase Two: Process

In 2017, in preparation for Phase 2 of its long-range building vision, the Baldwin Public Library issued an RFP for the conceptual/schematic design of a Youth Room expansion and renovation. Luckenbach Ziegelman Gardner (architects) and Karen Swanson (interior designer) were selected to do the work. The Library presented its plans to the Birmingham City Commission in January 2018, and in May 2018 the Commission voted to begin pre-funding the project in fiscal year 2018-19. Next, Baldwin will issue an RFP for design development and construction documents. Construction is expected to start in summer 2019 and be completed by spring 2020. The cost of the project is estimated at $2.348 million.

Phase 2: Planned Improvements

• Expansion of Youth Room by 40%, or approximately 2,000 square feet
• Larger play area, story room,seating areas, and a separate room for strollers
• New furniture, carpeting, and lighting
• New display cases and a large aquarium
• ADA compliance
• Modernized restrooms with increased capacity
• Outdoor children’s terrace and garden
• Outdoor children’s terrace and garden
• Exposure of brick on original 1927 building
• Energy-efficient, glare-reducing glass from floor to ceiling

Phase 2: Goals

• ENHANCE Baldwin’s ability to serve the children of our community by providing developmentally appropriate learning spaces for children from birth to sixth grade
• SATISFY needs and requests shared by parents, caregivers, children, and staff that have been collected through a variety of forums
• INCREASE value that the Library delivers to residents, businesses, and visitors of all ages
• ENSURE Birmingham remains competitive against other communities who have invested heavily in their libraries
• STRENGTHEN Birmingham’s civic center by providing an exterior that complements the existing building, Shain Park, The Community House, and the city campus

Related Documents:

• 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
• RFP for Design Development and Construction Documents for Expansion/Renovation of Youth Services

Naming Rights Opportunities

Naming rights enhance your family’s or company’s reputation demonstrating strong support of libraries and early education. Your contribution to modernizing our Youth Room is a vital part of our community’s success. As a naming rights sponsor, your name or logo will be prominently featured on a plaque near your named item and on the Youth Room Honor Roll donor plaque recognizing all major donors.

Donate 

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Thank you for supporting the Youth Room Expansion & Renovation project. All donations are tax-deductible. Donations of $1000 or more will be recognized on an Honor Roll Donor Plaque to be hung in the new Youth Room.

To pay by check or cash, download the BPL Fundraising Pledge Form and mail or deliver it to:

Baldwin Public Library Trust
300 W. Merrill
Birmingham, MI 48009

Phase One: Adult Services

Phase One was completed in May 2017, thanks to the following team of talented and dedicated professionals:

• Architects: Luckenbach Ziegelman Gardner
• Interior Designer: Karen Swanson
• Construction: The Dailey Company
• Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment: Library Design Associates

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