Friends of the Library
In 1950, a group of like-minded individuals formed The Friends of the Library. This non-profit’s purpose is the same now as it was then: to support the Library’s standards, goals and vision by creating enjoyable programs and opportunities for all Baldwin patrons. If you have a similar passion, consider joining the Friends. Membership is open to all, and paid dues go directly back to the Library. Join Us!
The Friends’ Bookshop
The Friends’ Bookshop is open whenever the Library is open for sales-by-donation, and is located in the newly renovated Center Gallery of the Library.
4th Saturday Sales
November 23, from 2-4pm – final 4th Saturday Sale of 2024
Stay tuned for 2025 Information
Semi-Annual Sales
Our larger, semi-annual Used Books and Media weekend sales will be held on the following dates:
2025 Spring Book Sale
- TBD
2025 Fall Book Sale
- TBD
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 Closures
November 27: Close at 5:30 p.m.
November 28: Thanksgiving, closed
November 29: Closed
Our Board
The Friends of the Library Board helps plan and organize our membership drives, newsletter and more
- President – Ryndee Carney
- Vice President – Deb Mohatarem
- Secretary – Peggy Peterson
- Co-Treasurers – Kay Bell & David Underdown
- Members — Elizabeth Adderly, Javier Alvarez-Isasi, Elaine Carey, Michelle Hollo, Mark Lyles, Sue Ochalek, Jose Talavera, Judy Vindici
Electronic inquiries not about volunteering can be directed to friends (at) baldwinlib (dot) org.
Our Money
The Friends donate $50,000 to Baldwin each year to provide financial support for:
- Youth, teen and adult programs
- Program refreshments and supplies
- Summer Reading Programs and Prizes
- Author visits
- Book club books
- Equipment
- Marketing, outreach and displays
- Computers and other technology
- Learn.Connect.Discover Newsletter
Our Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities include working the book sale, sorting through donations, and more. If you’d like to volunteer with the Friends, please fill out the application form below.
Our Donations
We welcome donations of lightly used (clean, fresh-smelling, in good condition) hardcover and paperback books. We DO NOT accept magazines, encyclopedias, condensed books, outdated (older than 5 years) computer software and textbooks. We also accept DVDs, CDs, and Audiobooks. Please place your donations on the Friends cart near the first-floor elevator. Unfortunately, we cannot come to your home to pick up your donations.
Parking
Free Two-Hour 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 – 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.
Upcoming Closures:
November 27: Close at 5:30 p.m.
November 28: Thanksgiving, closed
November 29: Closed