This Week's New Titles at the Baldwin Public Library

New at Baldwin Public Library this week include Charlaine Harrs' recent novel and the latest suspense thriller from John LeCarre.

Editor's Note: In November 2011, Bloomfield Hills residents narrowly passed a a 0.39-mill levy to fund a three-year contract with the Baldwin Public Library, giving them a library to call their own after several years and two previous millage attempts. Need a little mystery, suspense or adventure to get you through the week? The Baldwin Public Libraryhas just what you need with the latest batch of new arrivals. This week's Library Picks are: Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harrs: When Sookie learns the reason why Eric's vampires are keeping their distance from her, she is devastated. Then a shocking murder rocks Bon Temps, and Sookie is arrested for the crime in this final Sookie Stackhouse novel. A Delicate Truth by John LeCarre: In 2008, a …

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Books Are Back in Nearby Beverly Hills

The Books-A-Million chain's newest store takes over a familiar space for local bookworms in the Bloomfield area.

If avid readers and book aficionados didn't mind driving to Beverly Hills for Borders books than they won't be disappointed by the new Books-A-Million store at Southfield Road and 13 Mile Road. Especially not today. Starting at 10 a.m. the national chain's latest store will celebrate its grand opening with a series of family-friendly events, deals, and special giveaways to mark the return of a local bookstore. The location stayed vacant since Borders closed all its stores amid federal bankruptcy proceedings in 2011, leaving many Bloomfield-area residents without a major bookstore. "To me, it's more about a community connection said local book-lover Kathy Sinclair at the store's soft opening last week. People want to come into a place and …

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Baldwin Public Library Expands Used Book Sale Space

Friends of the Baldwin Public Library offer hardcovers for $3 and paperbacks for $1 on the first floor across from the Circulation Desk.

Editor's Note: In November 2011, Bloomfield Hills residents narrowly passed a a 0.39-mill levy to fund a three-year contract with the Baldwin Public Library, giving them a library to call their own after several years and two previous millage attempts.   The Friends of the Baldwin Public Library have expanded their offering of used book sale items at the Library.  For only $3 for a hardcover and $1 for a paperback, you are sure to find a deal from their quality offerings.  Stop by to take a look at sale items on the first floor of the Library across from the Circulation Desk.  This is an ongoing sale available any time the Library is open, so check back frequently for new additions.    The next major used book sale will take place the …

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Meet the Verlanders: What Would You Ask About Justin?

The parents of the Tigers' ace will be at Somerset Friday to talk about their book 'Rocks Across the Pond.'

  Have a burning question for Justin Verlander but may just be a bit intimidated by his game-face stare from the pitcher's mound or his 100-plus mph fastball? Just ask his parents. Kathy and Richard Verlander will visit the Somerset Collection’s Detroit Shoppe on Friday from 4 – 7 p.m., as part of the “Detroit Baseball Day” festivities. According to a news release, the Verlanders will sign copies of their new book Rocks Across the Pond. The story is a first-hand look of the journey from aspiring baseball player to the pinnacle of success at the major-league level, from a parent's perspective. "From little league to the World Series, the book details two decades spent by the Verlanders, raising their sons Justin and Ben, who have …

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Baldwin Library Reduces Late Fees, Eliminates 'Hot Picks'

By eliminating the "hot picks" section, Baldwin Library patrons won't have to pay to check out new books and movies.

Editor's Note: In November 2011, Bloomfield Hills residents narrowly passed a a 0.39-mill levy to fund a three-year contract with the Baldwin Public Library, giving them a library to call their own after several years and two previous millage attempts. Patrons of Birmingham's Baldwin Public Library won't have to worry about shelling out so much money if they forget to return a book or want to check out a newly-arrived DVD. In late January, the Baldwin Library Board voted to reduce late fees as well as eliminate the fee for checking out "Hot Picks," the section dedicated to newly-released DVDs and books. The maximum number of times items can be renewed has also been upped to four, provided no one has a hold on them. Now, late fees have been…

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Baldwin Public Library's Most Popular Books of 2012

From the 'Fifty Shades' series to 'Gone Girl,' here's the most checked-out books at the Baldwin Public Library in 2012.

  Editor's Note: In November 2011, Bloomfield Hills residents narrowly passed a a 0.39-mill levy to fund a three-year contract with the Baldwin Public Library, giving them a library to call their own after several years and two previous millage attempts. From the summer reading titles everyone was talking about, to the controversy surrounding the 50 Shades series, 2012 was a year for the books. Whether you were reading them the old fashioned way or on a Kindle or Nook, Birmingham's Baldwin Public Library was there for all the trends. Baldwin's librarians have pulled together a list of the most popular books at the library this year: perfect if you're looking to catch up with what's hot or need a good book recommendation while you're snowed…

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Buy Books at the Bloomfield, Baldwin Libraries

Both the Friends of the Bloomfield Township and Baldwin public libraries host book sales this weekend.

  Looking for something to do this weekend? How about curling up with a good book, or two, or more? Both libraries that serve Bloomfield area residents will offer book sales this weekend. Here's more details: Editor's Note: In November, Bloomfield Hills residents narrowly passed a a 0.39-mill levy to fund a three-year contract with the Baldwin Public Library, giving them a library to call their own after several years and two previous millage attempts.

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Library Picks: Best Books for Back to School

Baldwin librarians recommend books by Mo Willems and Audrey Vernick.

Editor's Note: In November, Bloomfield Hills residents narrowly passed a a 0.39-mill levy to fund a three-year contract with the Baldwin Public Library, giving them a library to call their own after several years and two previous millage attempts. Going back to school means hitting the books, so how about you help them get started? Youth libriarians from Baldwin Public Library shared their picks. Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? by Aubrey Vernick From author Vernick and illustrator Daniel Jennewein comes this hilarious and heartwarming look at first-day-of-school jitters. Rubia and the Three Osos by Susan Middleton Elya This is the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears retold in a musical combination of English and Spanish, …

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Liked the 'Hunger Games' Trilogy? Then Check These Out . . .

The Bloomfield Township Public Library recommends these works of fiction for teens that can't get enough of the Hunger Games.

  Liked the Hunger Games movie and/or Suzanne Collins' smash-hit trilogy of books? The staff at the Bloomfield Township Public Library recently released a list of recommended reads for teens that are swept up in the Hunger Games phenomenon. By M.T. Anderson In a future where most people have computer implants in their heads to control their environment, a boy meets an unusual girl who is in serious trouble. Appropriate for 9th grade and up. By Julie Bertagna In the year 2100, as the island Wing is about to be covered by water, 15-year-old Mara discovers the existence of New World sky cities that are safe from the storms and rising waters, and convinces her people to travel to one of these cities in order to save themselves. By Orson Scott …

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