Birmingham
203 Paine Ave.,
Toledo, Ohio 43605
419.259.5210
Manager: Shari Bowers
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:
Time to Relax
(F) July 18 | 12:30 — 1:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Enjoy several meditative and low-stress activities to help calm your mind.
Painting with Wax Resist
(M) July 21 | 12:30 — 1:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Learn about patterns while witnessing the magic of wax resist and watercolor paint!
Animals Up Close with Indiana Wild
(M) August 4 | 2:30 — 3:15 p.m. | Birmingham
Embark on an exciting journey through the animal kingdom! Learn about conservation, protecting wildlife, and responsible pet ownership.
Exploring Simple Machines
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) September 9 | 4:30 — 6 p.m. | Birmingham
Explore simple machines and build a gizmo of your own!
Be a Fire Safety Hero
(M) September 29 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Birmingham
Meet a local firefighter and learn what to do if there's a fire. Discover cool ways to stop fires before they start and how to get out safely if one happens.
Create Hojalata Art
Provided by the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center
(W) October 1 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Birmingham
Participants will craft a variation of this traditional "tin work," which has been created in Mexico and Central America for several centuries.
Build a Halloween Automaton
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) October 14 | 4:30 — 6 p.m. | Birmingham
Learn about cranks and eccentric cams while building a Halloween themed automaton!
Blow Painting Monsters with Molly Miller
(Tu) October 21 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Birmingham
Make a fun monster using watercolor and markers! You’ll blow watercolor paint with a straw to create cool shapes, then turn them into a monster with markers.
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.
Pressed Flower Bookmarks
(W) July 16 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Pressed flower bookmarks are a stylish way to keep track of your reading. Combine pressed flowers, drawings, decorative paper, string, and more to create a unique, personalized bookmark.
Cardboard Cakes
(W) July 30 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Frost this fake piece of cake with paint and your own artistic touch!
Preparing to Pay for College with The University of Toledo
(Th) September 4 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Birmingham
Students will be provided with a comprehensive overview of financial options and strategies to fund their college education.
Exploring Simple Machines
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) September 9 | 4:30 — 6 p.m. | Birmingham
Explore simple machines and build a gizmo of your own!
Build a Halloween Automaton
with Kool Kat Science
(Tu) October 14 | 4:30 — 6 p.m. | Birmingham
Learn about cranks and eccentric cams while building a Halloween themed automaton!
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.
Birmingham Book Club
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
(Tu) July 15 | 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
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
(Tu) August 19 | 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
Rental House by Weike Wang
(Tu) September 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.
Suicide Prevention | Question, Persuade, and Refer
Presented by Harbor
(Tu) September 16 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Birmingham
QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) is a prevention program that is designed to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training.
Advance Care Planning with Hospice of Northwest Ohio
Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney
(W) September 24 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Birmingham
Learn how to complete a living will, designate a healthcare power of attorney, and set up a one-on-one appointment with a certified facilitator to complete these forms – for free!
Birmingham Book Club
James by Percival Everett
(Tu) October 21 | 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.
Paranormal Encounters with Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters Society
(Tu) October 21 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Birmingham
Learn about some of Toledo's most haunted locations with Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters Society.
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.
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
