Baldwin Public Library (Birmingham) Events

Baldwin Public Library offers several events each month for toddlers, children, teens and families throughout the month.

Here is this month's event calendar for the Baldwin Public Library as well as ongoing library events...

Baldwin Public Library (Birmingham) Youth Programs and events

• The Ruff Readers
  Read aloud to the best listener on earth- a specially trained dog from Therapy Dogs International.  Ages 6 and up. Registration Required.
  Dates: Tuesday, May 15th at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 19th at 10 a.m.
• Rockin' Reptiles
  Wildlife conservationist Dan the Creature Man will discuss and display his fascinating collection of live reptiles. Check out some great reptile books, make a craft to take home, and get your special Reptile Day sticker! All ages. Register now!
  Date: May 5th at 10:30a.
• A Gift for Mother Story Time
  Family story time. All ages welcome. Stories and a special present to make for Mom. Register today! Date: May 9th at 6:30p.
• Great Parents, Great Start Workshops
  When You're Stressed & You Know It
  Presented by an Oakland Schools Great Parents Great Start Parent Educator
  Parents, babysitters, caregivers, and teachers of children 0-5 years
  Monday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.
  

Baldwin Public Library (Birmingham) Ongoing Storytimes and Youth Events

• BabyTime - 0-18-months
  Every other Monday & Tuesday at 10 & 11 a.m.
  Registration required
  Dates: May 7 and 8
• Mother Goose - 18-30-months
  Every other Tuesday & Wednesday at 10 & 11 a.m.
  Registration required
  Dates: May 2 and 16
• Sing & Tell - 2-1/2 - 3-1/2 years
  Every other Wednesday & Friday at 10 & 11 a.m.
  Registration Required
  Dates: May 9 and 11
• Just Me Stories -3-1/2 - 5 years
  Every other Thursday at 11 a.m.
  Registration Required
  Dates: May 3 and 17
• My First Math & Science - Ages 3 and up
  Every other Wednesday & Thursday at 2 p.m.
  Registration Required
  Dates: May 2, 3, 16 and 17

Baldwin Public Library (Birmingham) Teen Events

• Frushi Fest
  Frushi, or fruit sushi, is made with fruit and sweetened sticky rice. Sushi chef Adam Sakurayama is joining us again at the library to demonstrate how to make frushi. You will be supplied with rolling mats, chopsticks, and the ingredients needed to create edible works of art. Registration required. May 17th from 7-8:30p.
• Shrinky Dink Art
  Join us to create fun accessories, like keychains, pet tags, or necklaces using Shrinky Dinks, a "magic" plastic that shrinks down to 1/3 of its original size and thickens when heated.
  May 31st from 7-8:30p.

Baldwin Public Library (Birmingham) Ongoing Teen Events

• Teen Open Study Lab
  Need a place to study away from home? Come to the library to prepare for exams. No time limits, no sign in, just a quiet place to work. Check the Adult Services Desk for quiet study locations during your exam week.
• Teen Media Nights
  No need to register. Just drop in & play our Wii and brand new XBox with Kinect! You can bring your own gaming console and games if you'd like. Please label your personal equipment!  If you don't feel like gaming, we'll also have a movie set up on one of the big screens. Teen Librarians pick!
  Dates: May 24th from 6:30-8:30
  Pizza and Pages
  Be one of the first 20 teens to register and get a free copy of the "book of the month" at the Adult Services Desk. Join us for pizza and a great book discussion. This program is co-sponsored by Cottage Inn Pizza. Books are generously donated by the Friends of the Baldwin Public Library.
  Dates:May 3rd from 7-8p

Baldwin Public Library (Birmingham) Adult Events

• Fix your Photos
  Did you know that there’s some great photo editing tools that will make your pictures look like a million bucks, and they’re free? There are. So, come to the class and let’s edit some pictures. Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Windows, Internet navigation and use of a mouse.
  May 5th at 10a
• Altzheimer's Lecture and Discussion Series: The series is designed for spouses, adult children, caregivers and interested adults who want to learn more about the latest information and issues around Alzheimer’s and dementia. Presented by Debra Mittelbach, N.H.A., C.D.P., Executive Director of Arden Courts Memory Care Community of Bingham Farms and a member of the Alzheimer’s Association Speakers Bureau.
  May 7th at 7p -
• Build a Website
  May 8, 15, 22 at 7p.
  $15.00) This three-session class introduces participants to free online-hosted services that allow the creation, sharing and editing of customized web pages. Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Windows, word processing functions, Internet navigation and how to use a mouse. $5.00 fee and registration required.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Friday, May 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Member Preview Night, Reserved for
Members of the Friends of the Library.
Saturday, May 12 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 13 from 12:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m. - Half Price Day
Monday, May 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Bag Day

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 647-1700
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