300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 | (248) 647-1700

Friends Board 2022

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!

Donate to the Friends Online

View our 2023 newsletter

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.

bookshop

4th Saturday Sales

We host Used Books and Media sales on the fourth Saturday of each month in the lower level from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sales will be held on the following dates:

  • March 23
  • June 22
  • July 27
  • August 24

Semi-Annual Sales

Our larger, semi-annual Used Books and Media weekend sales will be held on the following dates:

Spring Book Sale

  • Friday, May 3: Friends only from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 4: From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 5: Bag Day from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fall Book Sale

  • Friday, October 25: Friends only from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 26: From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 27: Bag Day from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

 

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

May 25-27: 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 – Pam DeWeese
  • Treasurer – David Underdown
  • Members — Mark Lyles, Stephanie Brochert, Judy Vindici, Michelle Hollo, Kay Bell

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.

Friends of the Baldwin Public Library Volunteer Application

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:

May 25-27: Closed

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