
Library Staff & Board
Our Mission
The Baldwin Public Library enriches Birmingham and participating communities by providing opportunities and resources for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to learn, connect and discover.
Library Staff
Serving the communities of Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the dedicated staff of the Baldwin Public Library is committed to our Library’s mission. From our abundant collection of books and media to our exciting enrichment programs for youth, teens and adults, we’re focused on the interests of our patrons, and work hard to give them the best Library experience possible. Help us become the best we can be. Please take a moment to share your general comments by contacting a staff member at the phone number or email listed below.
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






Board Officers and Members
Library Board
The Library Board of Directors is a six-member group elected by voters in Birmingham. The Board serves a four-year term, with three of the positions elected every two years in November. Day-to- day operations of the Library are overseen by the Director, Associate Director and staff.
Board roles include:
• Controlling the expenditures of all funds credited to the Library
• Adopting an annual budget for the Library
• Appointing a Library Director
• Setting policies regarding the use of the Library
• Ensuring that adequate funding is provided

President
Bob Tera
Term expires: 2019
Vice President
Ashley Aidenbaum
Term expires: 2021
Secretary
Melissa Mark
Term expires: 2021
Board Member
Frank Pisano
Term expires: 2021
Board Member
Jim Suhay
Term expires: 2019
Board Member
Dave Underdown
Term expires: 2019
Meeting Dates
The Baldwin Public Library Board meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public, and take place in the Tribute and Donor Rooms of the Library. Committee meetings are held as needed in the Delos Board Room.
2019 Meeting Dates
2019-02-18 Board and Trust Meeting Notice
2019-02-21 Finance Committee Meeting Notice
2019-03-11 Finance Committee Meeting Notice
2019-03-18 Board and Trust Meeting
2019-04-15 Board and Trust Meeting
2019-05-20 Board and Trust Meeting
2019-06-17 Board and Trust Meeting
2019-07-15 Board and Trust Meeting
2019-08-19 Board and Trust Meeting
2019-09-16 Board and Trust Meeting
2019-10-21 Board and Trust Meeting
2019-11-18 Board and Trust Meeting
2019-12-16 Board and Trust Meeting
Meetings are recorded and broadcast on Birmingham Municipal Channel 15 (Comcast) or
Channel 99 (AT&T). View the current Bloomfield Community Television schedule
Bloomfield Community Television reserves the right to reschedule programs if necessary.
Board Minutes
2019-01-23 Draft Board Minutes
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
August 27, 2018 Special
August 2018
August 8. 2018 Special
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
July 2017
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
October 2016
September 2016
Trust Minutes
2019-01-23 Draft Trust Minutes
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
July 2017
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
October 2016
Board Packets
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
Check Out Our Digital Services
Baldwin has thousands of titles that you can watch, read, and listen to on your computer or mobile device - all without having to set foot in the library.

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
April 21: Closed for Easter
May 25-27: Closed for Memorial Day
July 4: Closed for Independence Day