HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH - BALDWIN CELEBRATES - Baldwin Public Library
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SEPTEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER
BALDWIN CELEBRATES
1 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
2 AND TEENS
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS,
3 COMPUTER CLASSES
DIRECTOR'S UPDATE, IDEA LAB
4 BOARD MEETING
IMAGES COURTESY OF THE
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE
NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM
BALDWIN CELEBRATES
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
BALDWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF
BIRMINGHAM, BEVERLY HILLS, BINGHAM FARMS & BLOOMFIELD HILLS
SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS
FOR CHILDREN BABIES TO GRADE 6
FOR TEENS
GRADES 6 TO 12
REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS LISTED BELOW AT WWW.BALDWINLIB.ORG/CALENDAR
GRADES 6 TO 12
BOOKS UNBOXED GRADES 4 TO 12
WEEKLY TAPE RESIST WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Join our three month subscription book service
and receive a surprise library book tailored to Starting September 7, pick up a craft kit with
your preference each month. Visit www.baldwinlib. Visit our story time page at baldwinlib.org/storytime supplies and instructions to make an abstract
org/youth to subscribe now. for dates, locations, and more information. painting using tape and watercolors. Limit one per
Registration required for all programs. patron. Available while supplies last.
YOUTH TAKE AND MAKE CRAFTS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 MOVE & GROOVE 3 YEARS TO 5 YEARS BOOKS UNBOXED
MONDAYS AT 11:00 A.M. OUTDOOR (WEATHER GRADES 4 TO 12
Pick up your free craft kit to take home. PERMITTING) AND 2:00 P.M. VIRTUAL
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BEDTIME TALES ALL AGES a surprise library book along with snacks and
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6:30 P.M. WIGGLE & RHYME BIRTH TO 1.5 YEARS other goodies. Visit www.baldwinlib.org/teen to
Join Ms. Syntha for a special, virtual bedtime TUESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M. OUTDOOR (WEATHER subscribe now. Sign up by the 3rd Tuesday of the
storytime. Craft kit will be available one week PERMITTING) AND 11:30 A.M. VIRTUAL month to receive your box on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
before the program. Registration required. Join Ms. Stephanie for a lapsit storytime with Subscriptions last for 3 months.
singing, clapping, tapping, and more.
KIDS LIBRARY SOCIETY GRADES 3 TO 6 PIZZA AND PAGES GRADES 7 TO 12
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 AT 7:00 P.M. TODDLER TALES 1.5 YEARS TO 2.5 YEARS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AT 7:00 P.M.
Do you want to be more involved with the WEDNESDAYS AT 11:15 A.M. OUTDOOR (WEATHER THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END BY ADAM SILVERA
Library? Would you like to help us shape our PERMITTING)
This book is also available on Libby.
upcoming program? Share your ideas and we'll Join Ms. Rosemary for stories, songs, and rhymes.
Weather permitting, we will meet outside on
strive to turn them into reality! Registration required. the Youth patio! Pizza will be provided. The first 10
SING & TELL 2.5 YEARS TO 3.5 YEARS
FRIDAYS AT 10:00 A.M. OUTDOOR (WEATHER teens to register will receive a free book, thanks to the Friends of
LITTLE EXPLORERS PERMITTING) AND 11:30 A.M. VIRTUAL the Baldwin Public Library. Registration required.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Join Ms. Susan as she reads stories and rhymes,
Pick up a sensory kit designed to support fine sings songs, and more. TEEN ADVISORY
and gross motor skills, cognitive development,
and problem solving skills for ages 2 to 5 years. STORY TIME MAGIC ALL AGES
BOARD MEETING
First come, first served. EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY AT 4:30 P.M. OUTDOOR GRADES 7 TO 12
(WEATHER PERMITTING) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 AT 7:00 P.M.
SYNTHA'S STORIES Join Mrs. Ruth Ann for rhymes, music, stories, Get involved with the Library by joining our
Watch Ms. Syntha read some of her favorite and movement activities. Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Share ideas for
books anytime you want with these pre-recorded teen programs, discuss teen books, organize
videos released released weekly, on Thursdays. ROCK N READ 2 YEARS TO 5 YEARS community service projects, play games, eat
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY AT 4:30 P.M. VIRTUAL snacks and more. Meeting attendance will count as a
BOOK SCAVENGERS Shake out your sillies, listen to stories, and volunteer hour, and members of TAB will be considered first
Beginning September 1, We've hidden pictures move to music at this lively virtual story time for other volunteer opportunities. If you are passionate
in the Youth Room. How many can you find? with Ms. Donna. about teen library services, the Library would love to have
you join TAB! Registration required.
BOOK CLUBS FOR CHILDREN
TEENS’ TOP TEN
CONTEST
GRADES 6 TO 12
Visit the Teen Scene to choose the 10 books
PANELS AND FRAMES GRADES 3 TO 6 BOOKS PLUS GRADES 2 TO 3 AND A GROWNUP you think will win. Whoever guesses the most
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 7:00 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 7:00 P.M. correct, will win a gift card to Books-A-Million.
RECESS WARRIORS: HERO IS A FOUR LETTER WORD THE CASE OF THE SNACK SNATCHER BY LIAM O'DONNELL
BY MARCUS EMERSON Email Donna.Smith@baldwinlib.org to register.
Email Caroline.Salucci@baldwinlib.org to register. BOOK CLUBS FOR CHILDREN CONTINUED
MOTHER/DAUGHTER
BEYOND THE BOOK GRADES 2 TO 4 GIRLS IN GRADES 4 TO 6 AND THEIR MOMS BOOKS AND BAGELS CONTINUED
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 AT 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AT 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 AT 7:00 P.M.
RESCUE AND JESSICA: A LIFE-CHANGING FRIENDSHIP MERCI SUÁREZ CHANGES GEARS BY MEG MEDINA THE GOLDFISH BOY BY LISA THOMPSON
BY JESSICA KENSKY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 7:00 P.M. Email Susan.Dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
Email Rosemary.Isbell@baldwinlib.org to register. THE MEMORY KEEPER BY JENNIFER CAMICCIA
Email Susan.Dion@baldwinlib.org to register. MOMS BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 7:00 P.M.
BOOKS AND BAGELS GRADES 4 TO 6 THE QUEEN OF PARIS: A NOVEL OF COCO CHANEL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 7:00 P.M. BY PAMELA BINNINGS EWEN
2 EFRÉN DIVIDED BY ERNESTO CISNEROS Email Susan.Dion@baldwinlib.org to register.
BOOK
SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS
FOR TEENS
CLUBS
GRADES
FOR ADULTS
6 TO 12
FOR ADULTS
ALL BPL BOOK CLUBS WILL MEET VIRTUALLY USING ZOOM
CRAFTS EMBROIDERED
GO
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO
RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO ONE OF THE MEETINGS, PLEASE CONSTELLATIONS WITH CREATIVE BUG
DISCUSSION GROUPS
EMAIL ADULT.REFERENCE@BALDWINLIB.ORG . Beginning September 7, Using CreativeBug,
learn how to make a beautiful constellation
SOCIAL KNITWORKING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 embroidery piece. Perfect for beginners! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 2:00 P.M.
AT 2:00 P.M. Join Baldwin’s social “knitworkers” for some
A LONG PETAL OF THE SEA SEASON PREVIEW WITH THE MICHIGAN friendly knitting, crocheting and chatting.
BY ISABEL ALLENDE OPERA THEATRE This group meets in person in the Jeanne Lloyd Room.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AT 7:00 P.M. SOCRATES CAFE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Join MOT presenters for a preview of the exciting SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 2:00 P.M.
AT 10:00 A.M. pieces chosen for the 2021-22 season. Virtual Socrates Cafe continues to meet for
THE LADY FROM THE BLACK LAGOON program. Registration required. conversation via Zoom. To join, please
BY MALLORY O’MEARA email avpratt@aol.com.
BATS OF MICHIGAN WITH ERIN PARKER
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12WANG MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20 AT 7:00 P.M. GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP
AT 1:00 P.M. Myths, legends, and lore surround what may I, CLAUDIUS BY ROBERT GRAVES
“THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD” (TV-14, 2005) AND be our most misunderstood wildlife: the bats! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AT 6:45 P.M.: CHAPTERS 1-17
We’ll separate fact from fiction, learn about the WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6:45 P.M.: CHAPTERS 18-34
THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD BY ZORA NEALE HURSTON
9 species of bats that call Michigan home, and All meetings take place via Zoom. Email adult.
discover ways that we can support these reference@baldwinlib.org to join.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 amazing nocturnal animals. Virtual program.
AT 1:00 P.M. Registration required. LEARNING IN RETIREMENT
WHO IS MAUD DIXON? SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 10:00 A.M.
BY ALEXANDRA ANDREWS DIY MERCURY GLASS Learning in Retirement is a friendly group of
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 retired, semi-retired and curious people who
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 10:30 A.M. OR 2:30 P.M. explore topics and present their findings with
AT 7:00 P.M. Join us to learn how to make DIY mercury glass the group. Learning in Retirement is part of a
AMERICAN SPY BY LAUREN WILKINSON using a spray paint method. Register for one of two recurring weekly series that meets on
outdoor sessions. Wednesday mornings during the fall and
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 winter months. Please contact Vicki Sower
AT 7:00 P.M. HEALTHY OILS & FATS: HOW TO CHOOSE, at vicki.sower@baldwinlib.org to discuss
MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER USE AND ENJOY THEM attendance options.
BY OYINKAN BRAITHWAITE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 7:00 P.M.
Lisa Howard, The Cultured Cook, will teach us
about oils and fats, from their health implications LIBRARIAN RECOMMENDED READS
to cooking with them. You'll learn how to Do you miss receiving reading suggestions
choose the perfect oil or fat for whatever dish from your BPL librarians? Complete the form
BOOKS ON FOOT you’re making. Virtual program. at www.baldwinlib.org/bookpicks and we will
Books on Foot is a year-round Registration required. email you personalized recommendations
challenge to encourage adults to
COMPUTER CLASSES
BOOKS ON FOOT
go for a walk and listen to an
BALDWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
audiobook. Each month will feature a new
theme with a suggested path or trail and a
correlated list of audiobooks available from
BPL. Visit www.baldwinlib.org/books-on-foot/ ALL COMPUTER CLASSES ARE VIRTUAL. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL COMPUTER CLASSES. ONCE REGISTERED,
to learn more YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZOOM LINK A HALF HOUR BEFORE CLASS.
BUILD A WEBSITE MICROSOFT WORD: AN INTRODUCTION
BPL PPL - A LIBRARY PODCAST WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 8 & 15 AT 7:00 P.M. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AT 2:00 P.M.
BPL PPL is a little slice of life podcast Create a basic website for yourself or for your Learn the fundamentals of word processing
that looks at the folks who work at the business in this two-session class. with Microsoft Word.
Library, what they do, and the resources the Library
offers. Episodes are released monthly and usually TWITTER 101 ONLINE PHOTO EDITING
last about an hour. Find it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 2:00 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT 3:00 P.M.
Become a Twitter pro as we create an account, Give your photos some pizzazz with free
BOOKS UNSHELVED compose tweets, connect with friends, and more. online tools.
Try BPL's book subscription service
for adults: Books Unshelved!
DOWNLOADING EBOOKS GOOGLE DOCS
Subscribers will receive a surprise FROM THE LIBRARY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 2:00 P.M.
library book selected just for them THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 AT 2:00 P.M. Learn the fundamentals of word processing
by a librarian, plus some extra goodies. Learn how to access Libby to check out e-books with this alternative to Microsoft Word.
Visit www.baldwinlib.org/books-unshelved to subscribe. and e-audiobooks in this virtual class. Baldwin
Library card required. Registration required. WWW.BALDWINLIB.ORG
248-647-1700
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THE IDEA LAB DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
THE IDEA LAB IS TAKING REQUESTS FOR REMOTE SERVICES.
SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST TO IDEALAB@BALDWINLIB.ORG.
ITEMS AND MATERIALS TO BE CUT, ENGRAVED, OR
EMBROIDERED SHOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE IDEA LAB
LOOKING AHEAD TO FALL AND BEYOND
September has always felt like a fresh start to me as a new school year begins and the
DROP ZONE, LOCATED OUTSIDE THE FRONT ENTRANCE
weather starts to change. This month, we are embarking on the planning portion of our
DURING CURBSIDE PICKUP HOURS. VISIT BALDWINLIB.
final phase of Library renovations, which will include the creation of an accessible street
ORG/IDEALAB FOR MORE INFORMATION.
level entrance, updates to the circulation area, and a new café. The Library Board has
IDEA LAB “YARD SALE” selected the architectural firm Merritt Cieslak Design to create a schematic and
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 THROUGH conceptual design for the project.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) If you have any questions or feedback about the project, I invite you to contact me at
The Idea Lab is clearing out some space! Through the the phone or email address listed below. We will also be collecting your feedback at
week of September 6th, we’re selling some of our
upcoming information gathering sessions and with an online survey. Please stay tuned
equipment and supplies, to make room for new and
different things. We’re giving you the chance to grab for more information as the project progresses.
a bargain on tools, electronics, materials and more!
Sale takes place: Tuesday, September 7 from 9:30 a.m. to Our youth librarians are excited to offer in person story times at Barnum Park this fall.
1:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 8 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 Weather permitting, you’ll find our librarians at the large circle on the southeast corner
p.m., Thursday, September 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and of the park. We will continue to offer a virtual story times as an alternative. Visit www.
Friday, September 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. baldwinlib.org/storytime for more details and to register.
IDEA LAB MECHANICAL BOX KIT If you’re looking for resources to help supplement in school learning, we are here to help.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 From downloadable worksheets and activities organized by grade level with Scholastic
Register by September 15th to receive a laser-cut kit Teachables, to video tutorials from LinkedIn Learning, to language practice with Mango
for a whimsical, steampunk mechanical box. Turn the Languages, to virtual tutoring with Brainfuse, we have many options to assist students.
crank, and watch the myriad gears spin in unison while The Research tab on our website lists our full range of offerings.
the lid is mechanically lifted by clever linkages. Like
something Jules Verne would use to store his mysterious We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Baldwin in September. Along with book
trinkets. Kits available for pickup on Monday, September 27th. club selections by Latino and Latina authors (see pages 2-3), you’ll find book displays
Registration required. Limit one per household. featuring a variety of recommendations. I love the how the lyrical language and dynamic
perspectives in these books and novels has broadened my understanding of cultures
different than my own:
LIBRARY HOURS • Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
• Children of the Land by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo
MONDAY TO THURSDAY HOLIDAY CLOSURE:
9:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 4 THROUGH 6 • Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America
by Maria Hinojosa
FRIDAY & SATURDAY Labor Day Weekend
• Sabrina & Corina: Stories by Kali Farjado-Anstine
9:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
SUNDAY : • Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
12:00 to 5:00 P.M. • Dominicana by Angie Cruz
• The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea
LIBRARY BOARD • Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli
• A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
• Spirit Run by Noé Alvarez
Please note that the Open House, originally scheduled for Sunday, September 26, has
been postponed until Spring 2022. We will share more details about the event next year.
MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 20 AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE ROTARY ROOM
Ashley Aidenbaum, Melissa Mark, Jim Suhay, Karen Rock,
Jennifer Wheeler, and Frank Pisano
Members of the public are welcome to attend virtually Rebekah Craft, Library Director rebekah.craft@baldwinlib.org 248-554-4681
or in person.
ADULT SERVICES: 248-554-4650
LEARN.CONNECT. DISCOVER. CIRCULATION/RENEWALS: 248-554-4630
YOUTH SERVICES: 248-554-4670
BALDWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 WEST MERRILL, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 WWW.BALDWINLIB.ORG
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