
Library Staff & Board
Our Mission
The Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, Michigan enriches lives by providing opportunities and resources for everyone to learn, connect, and discover.
Strategic Plan
On April 18, 2022, the Library Board approved the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan based on feedback from staff and the public. This new plan will help to guide the library in the future and creates long term goals to strengthen Baldwin’s standing in the community.
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
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
Monday, July 4 - All Day: Independence Day
Saturday, September 3 through
Monday, September 5: Labor Day Weekend








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
Frank Pisano
Term expires: 2025
Vice President
Jennifer Wheeler
Term expires: 2023
Secretary
Karen Rock
Term expires: 2023
Board Member
Melissa Mark
Term expires: 2025
Board Member
Danielle Rumple
Term expires: 2025
Board Member
Jim Suhay
Term expires: 2023
Meeting Dates
The Baldwin Public Library Board meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., except in January when the Board meets on the third Wednesday. Each meeting is held as a hybrid meeting and can be attended in person in the Library’s lower level meeting room or virtually on Zoom.
2022 Meeting Dates
Please note that Oakland County is now at the HIGH level for community transmission for COVID-19.
2022-07-11 Finance Committee Notice
2022-07-18 Board and Trust Meeting Notice
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
May 16, 2022
April 18, 2022
March 21, 2022
February 23, 2022 Special
January 19, 2022
January 12, 2022 Special
December 20, 2021
November 15, 2021
October 18, 2021
September 20, 2021
August 16, 2021
August 9, 2021 Special
July 19, 2021
June 21, 2021
May 17, 2021
April 19, 2021
March 15, 2021
February 15, 2021
February 15, 2021 Special
February 17, 2021 Special
February 23, 2021 Special
January 20, 2021
December 21, 2020
November 16, 2020
October 27 2020 Special
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
August 5, 2020 Special
July 2020
Trust Minutes
May 16, 2022
April 18, 2022
March 21, 2022
January 19, 2022
December 20, 2021
November 15, 2021
October 18, 2021
September 20, 2021
August 16, 2021
July 19, 2021
June 21, 2021
May 17, 2021
April 19, 2021
March 15, 2021
February 15, 2021
January 20, 2021
December 21, 2020
November 16, 2020
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
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:
Monday, July 4 - All Day: Independence Day
Saturday, September 3 - All Day: Labor Day Weekend
Sunday, September 4 - All Day: Labor Day Weekend
Monday, September 5 - All Day: Labor Day