Little Explorers

Children ages 18 months to five years can create, touch, and play with a monthly sensory kit designed to support fine and gross motor skills, cognitive development, and problem solving skills. Fill out the form found under "More Information" and we'll email you once a m......More

Children ages 18 months to five years can create, touch, and play with a monthly sensory kit designed to support fine and gross motor skills, cognitive development, and problem solving skills. Fill out the form found under "More Information" and we'll email you once a month when the next kit is available. The February kit will be available on Wednesday, February 24. If you sign up after Friday, February 8, you will receive a kit starting in March.If you already filled out the form in a previous month, you do not need to fill it out again. You will receive an email when your kit is ready for pickup.

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

Battle Book Talk: The Doughnut Fix

Help your team prepare for Battle of the Books by joining our virtual trivia sessions. Librarians will ask a multitude of questions about the books so you can test your knowledge! Zoom link will be emailed the day of the program.Please DO NOT use an elementary school st......More

Help your team prepare for Battle of the Books by joining our virtual trivia sessions. Librarians will ask a multitude of questions about the books so you can test your knowledge! Zoom link will be emailed the day of the program.Please DO NOT use an elementary school student BPS email address as those email addresses are protected and can only receive emails from other BPS emails.

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PowerPoint: An Introduction

Free, Learn the fundamentals of slideshow creation with Microsoft PowerPoint in this two-session class. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link a half hour before class.

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Books 'N Brews

This book club normally meets at Dick O'Dow's (160 Maple Rd) in Downtown Birmingham, but will meet virtually until further notice. Join us every 4th Wednesday for a librarian-led discussion of both fiction and nonfiction. This month's selection is "Bitter Orange" by Cla......More

This book club normally meets at Dick O'Dow's (160 Maple Rd) in Downtown Birmingham, but will meet virtually until further notice. Join us every 4th Wednesday for a librarian-led discussion of both fiction and nonfiction. This month's selection is "Bitter Orange" by Claire Fuller.To join the virtual discussion please contact Sarah Bowman at sarah.bowman@baldwinlib.org.

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

Rock 'n Read

Shake out your sillies, listen to stories, and move to music at this lively virtual story time with Ms. Donna that meets every other Thursday. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants on the day of the program. This session is for February 11 and 25.Best f......More

Shake out your sillies, listen to stories, and move to music at this lively virtual story time with Ms. Donna that meets every other Thursday. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants on the day of the program. This session is for February 11 and 25.Best for toddlers and preschoolers and their grownups.

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Wiggle & Rhyme Live!

Join Ms. Stephanie for a live virtual story time on Zoom with singing, clapping, tapping, and more. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants on the day of the program. This session is for February 5, 12, 19, and 26.Best for babies, toddlers, and their grow......More

Join Ms. Stephanie for a live virtual story time on Zoom with singing, clapping, tapping, and more. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants on the day of the program. This session is for February 5, 12, 19, and 26.Best for babies, toddlers, and their grownups.

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Friday Five at Five on Facebook Live!

Join a new member of the BPL team on Facebook Live each Friday at 5:00 PM for five quick recommendations to use in self-isolation - or whenever! Hop on over to the Library's Facebook page to watch it live at 5:00 PM, or click the videos section to see prior episodes. Se......More

Join a new member of the BPL team on Facebook Live each Friday at 5:00 PM for five quick recommendations to use in self-isolation - or whenever! Hop on over to the Library's Facebook page to watch it live at 5:00 PM, or click the videos section to see prior episodes. See you soon!January 22 - Rebekah shares five ways you can use your BPL cardJanuary 29 - Maggie suggests five movies for dog loversFebruary 5 - Sarah celebrates five Black genre authorsFebruary 12: Caroline highlights five picture book bios to celebrate Black History MonthFebruary 19: H features five pop culture prerequisitesFebruary 26: Rosemary recommends five picture books for unicorn lovers

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

Graphic Design on a Budget

Create stunning vector artwork with free, online graphic design software.

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Great Books Discussion Group

Using the traditional shared inquiry method, participants explore the Great Books. Group members take turns facilitating the discussions. All discussions will be hosted on Zoom until further notice. To inquire about joining the group, please email Maria Williams at mari......More

Using the traditional shared inquiry method, participants explore the Great Books. Group members take turns facilitating the discussions. All discussions will be hosted on Zoom until further notice. To inquire about joining the group, please email Maria Williams at maria.williams@baldwinlib.org.The group's Winter/Spring reading schedule is as follows:January 6: Angle of Repose, by Wallace StegnerJanuary 20: Angle of Repose, by Wallace StegnerFebruary 3: School for Scandal, by Richard SheridanFebruary 17: Meditations, by Marcus AureliusMarch 3: Howards End, by E. M. ForsterMarch 17: Richard III, by William ShakespeareApril 7: The Betrothed, by Alessandro ManzoniApril 21: The Betrothed, by Alessandro ManzoniMay 5: The Betrothed, by Alessandro ManzoniMay 19: Much Ado About Nothing, by William ShakespeareJune 2: Rubaiyat of Omar KhayyamJune 16: Early Autumn, by Louis Bromfield

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

Teen Virtual Book Club: Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse

The first 10 teens to register will receive a free paperback book, thanks to the Friends of Baldwin Public Library. This book is also available in electronic formats on Libby.Grades 7-12. Registration required. The Zoom link will be emailed on the day of the discussion.

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Battle of the Books!

Fourth and fifth grade students of Birmingham Public Schools will Battle it out online. Battle starts at 11 a.m. Visit www.baldwinlib.org/battle for official rules and more information.

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