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Teen

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 programs below.

Baldwin Public Library Teen Scene

If you’d like to keep up-to-date with our monthly teen events, sign up for our e-newsletter.

Register for teen programs.

Teen Short Story Contest - Summer 2026

Stories will be accepted August 1st through August 31st.

One winner will be selected from grades 7–9 and one from grades 10–12. Each will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.

Click Here for more details, contest rules, and entry instructions.

Click Here to submit your short story!

Reading Suggestions

Love to read, but aren’t sure what to read next? Our staff is always thrilled for an opportunity to share their favorites and recent discoveries with our patrons.

Reading Suggestions

Homework Help

A list of learning resources and useful research sites to help you with your next assignment.

Purchase Suggestion

Can’t find what you’re looking for? You can also suggest a purchase to expand our collection.

MI Activity Pass

Get out and explore! As part of a partnership with Michigan public libraries, the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) invites Library cardholders to visit more than 440 cultural institutions, including nature centers, historical sites, museums, and every Michigan state park.

Book Boxes

Join our subscription box service for grades 4-12 and receive a surprise library book along with snacks and other goodies. Sign up by the 3rd Tuesday of the month to receive your box on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Subscriptions last for 3 months and there is no limit to how many times you can sign up!

Indie Author Submission

The Baldwin Public Library considers local authors and self-published/indie books for the collection using the same selection criteria that is used for all of our materials. Please view our Collection Development Policy for more information.

Rental & Study Rooms

We offer a variety of private rooms for use, including seven study rooms available on a first-come, first served basis.

Book Clubs

We have 2 book clubs for teens. Take a look and see which one is right for you.

100 Books Before Graduation

100 Books Before Graduation is a reading initiative for teens to read 100 books before they graduate from high school. Prizes will be awarded at registration and after every 25 books read. This program is for students in grades 6-12.

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Volunteer

Do you need volunteer hours for school or want to help out in the summer? Check out this page for details.

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