Book Clubs
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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
June 19: Closed
July 4: Closed
For Youth
Beyond the Book – Grades 1 to 3
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly nonfiction book club for children in grades 1 to 3. Grown ups must stay in the Library during the program. Please email Rosemary at rosemary.isbell@baldwinlib.org to register.
No book clubs in May or June. Beyond the Book will return in July.
July 25: Simone Biles by Joanne Mattern
August 29: Who Would Win? Ultimate Reptile Rumble by Jerry Pallotta
Adventures in Books – Grades 1 to 3
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Monthly after school book club for children in grades 1 to 3. Grownups need to stay in the Library during the program. Please email Syntha at syntha.green@baldwinlib.org to register.
No book clubs in May or June. Adventures in Books will return in July.
July 10: Frankie and Friends: Breaking News by Christine Platt
August 14: Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonald
Who? What? Where? – Grades 4 to 6
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Nonfiction book club reading books from the Who Was? What Was? Where Was? series. Meets once a quarter. Grownups must stay in the Library during the program if children are ages 10 and younger. Please email Rosemary at rosemary.isbell@baldwinlib.org to register.
No book clubs in May or June. Who? What? Where? will return in July.
July 18: What is LEGO? By Jim O’Connor
Books and Bagels – Grades 4 to 6
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly book club for children in grades 4 to 6. Grownups must stay in the Library during the program if children are ages ten and under. Please email Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
No book clubs in May or June. Books & Bagels will return in July.
July 23: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
August 29: The A&A Detective Agency: The Fairfleet Affair by K.H.Saxton
Mother/Daughter Book Club – Grades 4 to 6 and their moms
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly book club for grades 4 to 6 and their moms. Please email Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
No book clubs in May or June. Mother/Daughter Book Club will return in July.
July 9: Caterpillar Summer by Gillian McDunn
August 13: A Thousand Questions by Saadia Faruqi
Kids Graphic Novel Book Club – Grades 3 to 6
Mondays at 4:15 p.m.
Monthly book club for children in grades 3 to 6. Grownups must stay in the Library during the program if children are ages ten and under. Please email Josh at josh.campeau@baldwinlib.org to register.
No book clubs in May or June. Kids Graphic Novel Book Club will return in July.
July 15: The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell
August 19: This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews
Kids Cookbook Club – Grades 3 to 6
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Grades 3 to 6. Choose a recipe from the cookbook to make and bring to share with everyone. Grownups must stay in the Library during the program if children are ages ten and younger. This book club meets once a quarter. Email Syntha at syntha.green@baldwinlib.org to register.
No book clubs in May or June. Cookbook Club will return in July.
July 29: Super Good Baking for Kids by Duff Goldman
Moms Book Club
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a night out at a special book club just for moms that meets every other month. Email Susan Dion at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
Moms Book Club will return in August
August 21: The Maid by Nita Prose
For Teens
Pizza and Pages
First Thursday of Every Month at 7:00 p.m.
Grades 7-12. Facilitated by Elisabeth Phou, Teen Librarian.
The first 10 teens to register will receive a free book, thanks to the Friends of Baldwin Public Library. Pizza will be provided.
Registration required. This book club meets in person.
June 6: I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver
July 11: Fable by Adrienne Young
August 1: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
For Adults
Next Non-fiction
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Facilitated by Associate Director Librarian Jaclyn Miller. This club will meet virtually on Zoom until further notice. To join the discussion please email Jaclyn at jaclyn.miller@baldwinlib.org
July 9: River of the Gods by Candice Miller
August 13: Barbizon: The Hotel that Set Women Free by Paulina Bren
September 10: Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
Wednesday Afternoon Book Group
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. and is facilitated by an Adult Services Librarian. This club meets in person at the library but has a virtual option for those that prefer to Zoom. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Stuart Sturton at stuart.sturton@baldwinlib.org.
July 10: Cave of Bones by Lee Berger
August 14: Bitter Orange by Claire Fuller
September 11: A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro
Page to Screen
Is the book always better than the movie? Join in as we discuss a book and a related film each month to decide which was better. Meets the first Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Facilitated by H, Adult Services Librarian. This club meets in person at the library but has a virtual option for those that prefer to use Zoom. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email H at h.jennings@baldwinlib.org
July 7: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt/ My Octopus Teacher (2020)
August 4: Bringing Out the Dead by Joe Connelly / Bringing Out the Dead (R, 1999)
September 8: The Science of Interstellar by Kip Thorne / Interstellar (PG-13, 2014)
Next Popular Reads Book Club
Now meets the first Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Facilitated by Rebekah, Library Director. This club meets in person at Birmingham Next but has a virtual option for those that prefer to Zoom. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Rebekah at rebekah.craft@baldwinlib.org
July 1: The Great Divide by Cristina Henrique
August 5: James by Percival Everett
September 9: The Cliffs by J Courtney Sullivan
3rd Tuesday
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian Suzanne Hathon. This club will meet virtually until further notice. If you are interested in attending a discussion please email Suzanne at suzanne.hathon@baldwinlib.org
July 16: City of Veils by Zoe Ferraris
August 20: Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis
September 17: Cave of Bones by Lee Berger
NEW! Graphic Novels for Grown Ups
Comics aren’t just for kids! Features memoirs, humor, superheroes, and more! Some titles contain mature/graphic content so please read the description before you register. Meets the first Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 p.m. This club meets in person at the library but has a virtual option for those that prefer to Zoom. For more information and registration click the book title or email Jen at jen.hassell@baldwinlib.org
July 2: The Night Eaters by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda
August 6: Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh
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:
July 4: Closed