Facebook is a big place. A meeting place for millions across the globe, it may even seem overwhelming at times, especially if all you want to do is share that photo of your new granddaughter or reconnect with your neighbors.

So knowing that most of us are less concerned with Farmville and more concerned with what's happening around town, Birmingham Patch has put together a list of local Facebook pages Birmingham residents need to know about. From small businesses advertising their Small Business Saturday sales, to events happening at The Community House, this is the information you're looking for.

While there are hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of Facebook pages in Birmingham, we've picked the ones we see updating often and with information residents need to know. We've excluded business pages as the possibilities in that category are endless, though feel free to talk about your favorite business fan page in the comments below!

City

• Birmingham, Michigan
• Enjoy Birmingham NOW
• Baldwin Public Library
• Birmingham Multi-Modal Transportation Plan
• Birmingham Historical Museum and Park
• Birmingham Public Art
• Cultural Council of Birmingham-Bloomfield
• BASCC

Community

• Junior League of Birmingham
• Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra
• Birmingham Family YMCA
• Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
• Birmingham Michigan Dog Park
• The Community House
• BIRMINGHAM FARMERS MARKET
• Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition

Schools

• Birmingham Public Schools
• Birmingham Education Foundation
• Birmingham Youth Assistance
• The Roeper School

Local Publications

• Birmingham Patch
• Birmingham Eccentric
• Downtown Publications
• Ambassador Magazine
• Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle

Did we miss your favorite community Facebook page? Just leave a comment below with a link and we'll add it to the story!