Library Staff & Board
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 Closures
January 20: Closed
If you are an independent author and would like to have your book added to the collection, please submit your request using this Indie Author Submission form.
Rebekah Craft
Library Director
Email: Rebekah (dot) Craft (at) baldwinlib (dot) org
Jaclyn Miller
Associate Director
Email: Jaclyn (dot) Miller (at) baldwinlib (dot) org
H Jennings
Head of Adult Services
Email: H (dot) Jennings (at) baldwinlib (dot) org
Stephanie Klimmek
Head of Youth Services
Email: Stephanie (dot) Klimmek (at) baldwinlib (dot) org
Kristen Tait
Head of Access Services
Email: Kristen (dot) Tait (at) baldwinlib (dot) org
Jamie Richards
Head of I.T.
248-554-4691
Email: Jamie (dot) Richards (at) baldwinlib (dot) org
Jeff Jimison
Idea Lab Supervisor
Email: Jeff (dot) Jimison (at) baldwinlib (dot) org
Elisabeth Phou
Teen Librarian
Email: Elisabeth (dot) Phou (at) baldwinlib (dot) org
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
Danielle Rumple
Term expires: 2025
Vice President
Melissa Mark
Term expires: 2025
Secretary
Jennifer Wheeler
Term expires: 2027
Board Member
Wendy Friedman
Term expires: 2027
Board Member
Frank Pisano
Term expires: 2025
Board Member
Karen Rock
Term expires: 2027
2025 Board Meeting Dates
The Baldwin Public Library Board generally meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 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. 2025 meeting dates include:
Wednesday, January 25 (delayed due to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
Monday, February 24 (fourth Monday)
Monday, March 17
Monday, April 21
Monday, May 19
Monday, June 16
Monday, July 21
Monday, August 18
Monday, September 15
Monday, October 27 (fourth Monday)
Monday, November 17
Monday, December 15
Upcoming Committee and Board Meeting Dates
2025-01-21 Outreach Committee Notice
2025-01-22 Board and Trust Meeting Notice
2025-02-04 Policy Committee 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
December 16, 2024 (Proposed minutes)
November 18, 2024
October 21, 2024
September 16, 2024
August 19, 2024
July 15, 2024
June 24, 2024
May 20, 2024
April 15, 2024
March 18, 2024
FY 2024-25 Approved Budget
February 26, 2024
January 18, 2024
January 17, 2024
December 18, 2023
November 20, 2023
October 16, 2023
September 18, 2023
August 21, 2023
July 17, 2023
June 21, 2023
May 15, 2023
April 17, 2023
March 20, 2023
FY 2023-24 Approved Budget
February 20, 2023
January 18, 2023
Trust Minutes
December 16, 2024 (Proposed minutes)
November 18, 2024
October 21, 2024
September 16, 2024
August 19, 2024
July 15, 2024
June 24, 2024
May 20, 2024
April 15, 2024
March 18, 2024
February 26, 2024
January 17, 2024
December 18, 2023
November 20, 2023
October 16, 2023
September 18, 2023
August 21, 2023
July 17, 2023
June 21, 2023
May 15, 2023
April 17, 2023
March 20, 2023
February 20, 2023
January 18, 2023
FY2022-23 Financial Audit
Parking
Free Two-Hour Parking in Chester Street Deck
Metered street parking around Library
Free Parking on Sundays
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:
January 20, 2025: Closed