Birmingham
203 Paine Ave.,
Toledo, Ohio 43605
419.259.5210
Acting Manager: Rachel Stewart
M-Tu: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sa-Su: Closed
SERVICES:
We’re happy to be a good neighbor by providing free self-serve meeting rooms. (Self-serve means you may move furniture, but you will need to return room to original set-up. Technology support may be available.) Users of this space must agree to and follow the Library Community Room policy.
PROGRAMS:
Coding & Robotics Workshop
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) November 18 | 4:30 — 6 p.m. | Birmingham
Robots are everywhere! Chatbots on websites, drones in the sky, and self-driving cars. Students in grades 3-6 are invited to this free class to practice programming an ESP-32 robot called Quarky.
Colorful Trivet Designs
(Th) December 4 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Birmingham
Decorate a cork trivet or coaster for yourself or to give as a gift.
Hour of Code
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) December 9 | 4:30 — 6 p.m. | Birmingham
‘Hour of Code™’/’Hora del Código®’ is a global initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming.
Rookie Makers 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) January 13 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Makers is a 4-week class focused on STEM engineering. The class is for kids who enjoy making things that move! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Makers 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) January 20 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Makers is a 4-week class focused on STEM engineering. The class is for kids who enjoy making things that move! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Makers 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) January 27 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Makers is a 4-week class focused on STEM engineering. The class is for kids who enjoy making things that move! Recommended for grades 3-6.
STEM Challenge: Hexbug Grand Prix
(Th) January 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Birmingham
Construct an epic Grand Prix race course with KEVA planks for battery-powered Hexbugs to navigate!
Rookie Makers 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) February 3 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Makers is a 4-week class focused on STEM engineering. The class is for kids who enjoy making things that move! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Handmade Cards
(Th) February 12 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Birmingham
Make a handmade card for a special someone using stamps, stickers, and a variety of art supplies.
Rookie Coders 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) February 17 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Coders is a 4-week class focused on programming. The class is for kids who enjoy game design and animation! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Coders 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) February 24 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Coders is a 4-week class focused on programming. The class is for kids who enjoy game design and animation! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Coders 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) March 3 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Coders is a 4-week class focused on programming. The class is for kids who enjoy game design and animation! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Coders 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) March 10 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Coders is a 4-week class focused on programming. The class is for kids who enjoy game design and animation! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Robotics 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) March 24 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Robotics is a 4-week class focused on STEM robotics. The class is for kids who enjoy robots and tinkering with electronics! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Robotics 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) March 31 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Robotics is a 4-week class focused on STEM robotics. The class is for kids who enjoy robots and tinkering with electronics! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Robotics 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) April 14 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Robotics is a 4-week class focused on STEM robotics. The class is for kids who enjoy robots and tinkering with electronics! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Robotics 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) April 21 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Robotics is a 4-week class focused on STEM robotics. The class is for kids who enjoy robots and tinkering with electronics! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Coding & Robotics Workshop
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) November 18 | 4:30 — 6 p.m. | Birmingham
Robots are everywhere! Chatbots on websites, drones in the sky, and self-driving cars. Students in grades 3-6 are invited to this free class to practice programming an ESP-32 robot called Quarky.
Hour of Code
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) December 9 | 4:30 — 6 p.m. | Birmingham
‘Hour of Code™’/’Hora del Código®’ is a global initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming.
Alpine Tree Painting
(W) December 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Birmingham
Bring snowy Alpine trees to life with your creativity in this whimsical painting adventure.
Zen Doodling
(Th) January 8 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Birmingham
Grab a pen and get ready to be zen! Using basic art tools, create a zen doodling masterpiece centered around your initials.
Rookie Makers 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) January 13 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Makers is a 4-week class focused on STEM engineering. The class is for kids who enjoy making things that move! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Makers 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) January 20 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Makers is a 4-week class focused on STEM engineering. The class is for kids who enjoy making things that move! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Makers 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) January 27 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Makers is a 4-week class focused on STEM engineering. The class is for kids who enjoy making things that move! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Makers 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) February 3 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Makers is a 4-week class focused on STEM engineering. The class is for kids who enjoy making things that move! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Coders 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) February 17 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Coders is a 4-week class focused on programming. The class is for kids who enjoy game design and animation! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Coders 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) February 24 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Coders is a 4-week class focused on programming. The class is for kids who enjoy game design and animation! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Paper Quilling
(Th) February 26 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Birmingham
Let’s relax and create something beautiful! Join us for a beginner-friendly paper quilling workshop where you will learn how to roll, shape, and glue strips of colorful paper to create unique designs.
Rookie Coders 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) March 3 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Coders is a 4-week class focused on programming. The class is for kids who enjoy game design and animation! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Coders 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) March 10 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Coders is a 4-week class focused on programming. The class is for kids who enjoy game design and animation! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Robotics 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) March 24 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Robotics is a 4-week class focused on STEM robotics. The class is for kids who enjoy robots and tinkering with electronics! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Robotics 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) March 31 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Robotics is a 4-week class focused on STEM robotics. The class is for kids who enjoy robots and tinkering with electronics! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Robotics 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) April 14 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Robotics is a 4-week class focused on STEM robotics. The class is for kids who enjoy robots and tinkering with electronics! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Rookie Robotics 2026 Series
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) April 21 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Rookie Robotics is a 4-week class focused on STEM robotics. The class is for kids who enjoy robots and tinkering with electronics! Recommended for grades 3-6.
Birmingham Book Club
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
(Tu) November 18 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Birmingham
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Birmingham Book Club
Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor
(Tu) December 16 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Birmingham
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Birmingham Book Club
Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner
(Tu) January 20 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Birmingham
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Charcoal Drawing Workshop
(M) February 2 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Birmingham
Join local artist and creative educator Kati Kleimola for this hands-on workshop to create a charcoal drawing inspired by a collection of nature books from the library.
Birmingham Book Club
King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
(Tu) February 17 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Birmingham
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE:
Construction phase: Q1 2030 – Q2 2030
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Q2 2029 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available
