For Teens
The Library offers teens much more than just a place to study.
We give young people opportunities to learn, gain leadership skills, fulfill community-service commitments — and have fun, too.
Check out our useful programs below.
If you’d like to keep up-to-date with our monthly teen events, sign up for our e-newsletter. We send out emails on the first of each month.
Registration for June Programs now open! Register here.
Location - View Map
300 W. Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
Hours
Closed to the Public
Now accepting item returns
Curbside Pickup Hours:
Monday to Thursday
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday & Saturday
9:30 am - 5:30pm
Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board Meetings will resume in Fall 2020.
Volunteer
THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
The Library is always looking for eager helpers. If you’re looking for service hours — or if you just like the Library environment — we could use your help! Fill out and submit your volunteer application here.
Virtual Book Club
The first 10 teens to register get a free book, generously provided by the Friends of Baldwin Public Library!
Grades 7-12, registration required. A zoom link will be emailed to those who register. Books can be mailed or ebooks can be downloaded from Libby or Hoopla. Email elisabeth.phou@baldwinlib.org with questions.
Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
June 11 If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo
July 9 Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
August 6 Internment by Samira Ahmed
Virtual Teen Programs
Play Animal Crossing Online with BPL Staff
All ages
Thursday, June 4 at 4:00 p.m.
Are you looking for new islands to explore on Animal Crossing: New Horizons? BPL staff are ready to open the gates at their island airports, for one hour, to welcome patrons! Registration required. Dode code will be sent to people who register.
Virtual Teen Trivia
Grades 6-12
Thursday, June 18 at 4:00 p.m.
Grab your favorite snacks and play virtual Kahoot! trivia with other teens on Zoom! Registration required. Zoom link will be sent to people who register.
Flash Fiction Writing Contest
Stories will be judged in two different categories: grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. One grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card will be awarded to a winner from each age bracket. The contest will be judged by librarians. Entries will be accepted through August 31. Winning stories will be featured on our website.
Please read the guidelines here.
After reading the instructions in the link above, please submit your story below.
Enjoy great resources from the comfort of home: Download books, music and movies directly to your eReader, tablet or mobile device through these easy Library apps:
When it comes to learning, sometimes you just need a little extra help. That’s why we’ve partnered with Brainfuse to offer patrons valuable live online tutoring in the fields of math, science, writing and much more. Chat with a tutor, share content and solve problems easily in the convenience and calm of the library environment.
Websites we think you’ll love:
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Baldwin Library Idea Lab
Explore. Tinker. And learn! The Idea Lab is our newest space where big ideas come to life and where people of all ages and tech levels are welcome. Drop in or sign up for a skill- or project-based class or make an appointment today to learn how to use our 3D printer or laser engraver. We also have a variety of tools available, including an embroidery machine, soldering equipment, design software, and more.
Free Parking in Chester Street Deck through September 1
Metered street parking around Library
Free Parking on Sundays
248-554-4650
300 W. Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
Library Hours
Monday to Thursday
9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday
9:30 am - 5:30pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Library Closed
September 5-7, 2020 - Labor Day Weekend