Registration?: No.
Start out the week on the right foot and walk around our library’s neighborhood. We’ll go rain or shine (but no storms).
Registration? Yes for each session. Class size limit is 12 students.
Grades: 3-6
Join Leah Younkins, BWSD Special Education Teacher and Registered Yoga Teacher, for a non-competitive 45 minute yoga class incorporating asana, breath work and a short meditation! Practice will be beginner friendly and fun! Class size will be limited to 12 students per class to provide individualized attention and instruction. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel and water.
Mondays @ 5 pm: Sept. 16, 30; Oct. 7, 21; Nov. 11, 18; Dec. 2, 16
Registration? Yes for each session attending. The class is donation-based. A $5 donation is suggested.
Marian has been teaching yoga for 15+ years. This is a vinyasa flow based class and she’ll mix it up each time so no one will be bored! She will bring extra mats for those who need one. Marian does the practice as she teaches it. Beginners are welcome to join, as well.
Class dates: Mondays @ 7 pm: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25.
Registration required?: No.
Ages: All ages.
Stop in to get all of your technology questions answered! This program will be held on Tuesdays from: 2 pm – 4 pm in Sept, Oct, Nov. & Dec.
Registration?: No.
Join us as we “travel” to 5 locations around the world. No need for a passport, just show up and bring a friend, if you like. Light refreshments served.
Oct. 1 – Castles of France - Royal Visit
Oct. 8 – Puerto Rico Treasure Island
Oct. 15 – Crater Lake National Park
Oct. 22 -- Switzerland
Oct. 29 – Secrets of Westminster Abbey
Registration?: No.
Would you like to watch a new movie at the library? It’s free and we’ll have light refreshments, too! Bring a few friends and have a relaxing time. Check back for movie titles.
Movie dates include: Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13
Registration?: Yes, for each session attending.
Yoga for Teens incorporates mindfulness and yoga practices to help teens connect with their own strength, calm and well-being. We use meditation, breathing techniques, sound, movement and yoga poses that are accessible to all teens. No previous yoga experience is required. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. This program is taught by Ms. Beth from Clarity Wellness, who is a certified instructor of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens.
Thursdays @ 5 pm: Sept. 19 thru October 24
Registration?: Yes and begins Sept. 15.
Thursdays at 6:30 pm, Sept. 19 & 26 (intro classes) and October 3, 10, 17 & 24 (group classes)
KinderFlute is a program perfect for children ages 4-9 that teaches music and how to play flute through games and movement. We are offering two, FREE, introductory classes taught by a private flute teacher and KinderFlute instructor, Katie Shesko, followed by four group classes. Caregivers will have the option to purchase a practice flute for $60 or rent one for $25 for the 4-week group classes.
Intro Class 1: Making a sound, lines and spaces
Intro Class 2: Reading B and playing B-A-G
Group Class 1: Learning Quarter, Half, and Whole Notes
Group Class 2: Rhythm Patterns
Group Class 3: Composition
Group Class 4: Reading B-A-G on the Staff
Registration?: No
Join our preschool program where children can explore stories through songs, retellings, STEM activities and a craft. Grow your preschooler’s love for reading and learning! To receive notifications, text @prekexplor to 81010.
Fridays @ 10:30 am, September 20 through December 20 (no storytime 10/4 and 11/29)
Registration?: Yes and begins Sept. 15.
All ages are welcome to join us as the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh presents a short astronomy overview followed by a guided viewing of the wonders of the night sky through telescopes. Please bring along your own binoculars if you have them!
Registration?: Yes and begins Sept. 15.
We welcome Animal Friends back to the library for our fall program lineup! Children will have the opportunity to meet and read aloud to an approved literacy dog, hear stories and participate in a literacy activity. Readers of all ages and abilities are welcomed! Because all visits are on a volunteer basis, we ask all participants to bring along one item from the Animal Friends Supply Drive list which can be found here.
Saturdays at 11:00 am, Sept. 14, October 12, November 9 and December 14 (holiday party visit)
any questions, call Kim Tuminello 724-289-8701
Registration? Yes for each session attending. The class is donation-based. A $5 donation is suggested.
Marian has been teaching yoga for 15+ years. This is a vinyasa flow based class and she’ll mix it up each time so no one will be bored! She will bring extra mats for those who need one. Marian does the practice as she teaches it. Beginners are welcome to join, as well.
Class dates: Mondays @ 7 pm: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25.
Registration?: No
This storytime, for babies birth-24 months, will include books, songs, musical instruments, scarves and bubbles along with baby playtime/socialization following storytime! Meet new caregivers or meet up with old friends while starting your baby on the rewarding road to reading! To receive notifications, text @bouncingba to 81010.
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am: year round (no storytime 10/8, 11/5 and 12/24)
Registration required?: No.
Ages: All ages.
Stop in to get all of your technology questions answered! This program will be held on Tuesdays from: 2 pm – 4 pm in Sept, Oct, Nov. & Dec.
Registration?: No.
Join us as we “travel” to 5 locations around the world. No need for a passport, just show up and bring a friend, if you like. Light refreshments served.
Oct. 1 – Castles of France - Royal Visit
Oct. 8 – Puerto Rico Treasure Island
Oct. 15 – Crater Lake National Park
Oct. 22 -- Switzerland
Oct. 29 – Secrets of Westminster Abbey
Registration?: Yes.
Registration?: Yes.
Learn from your mistakes – how to fix them and how not to (hopefully) make them.
Supplies: Bring a crochet hook (size H/8 or I/9, knitting needles (size 8 or 9), or a project that is frustrating you. Yarn will be provided.
Registration?: Yes and begins Sept. 15.
Registration?: Yes.
Registration?: No
Ages: 24-36 months
A storytime specifically geared for toddlers 24-36 months old with a caregiver. We will read great stories, sing a lot of songs, and have plenty of music, movement and fun! Your toddler will love meeting new storytime buddies! To receive notifications, text @talesfor to 81010.
Thursdays @ 10:30 am: Sept. 19 through Dec. 19 (no storytime 10/10 and 11/28)
Registration?: No.
Would you like to join a book club that’s casual and fun? What do we read? Anything! Fiction and non-fiction alike.
Sept. 12: What’s So Funny by Tim Conway
Oct. 17: Becoming by Michelle Obama
Dec. 12: Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
Registration?: Yes, for each session attending.
Thursdays @ 5 pm: Sept. 19 thru October 24
Registration?: Yes and begins Sept. 15.
Thursdays at 6:30 pm, Sept. 19 & 26 (intro classes) and October 3, 10, 17 & 24 (group classes)
KinderFlute is a program perfect for children ages 4-9 that teaches music and how to play flute through games and movement. We are offering two, FREE, introductory classes taught by a private flute teacher and KinderFlute instructor, Katie Shesko, followed by four group classes. Caregivers will have the option to purchase a practice flute for $60 or rent one for $25 for the 4-week group classes.
Intro Class 1: Making a sound, lines and spaces
Intro Class 2: Reading B and playing B-A-G
Group Class 1: Learning Quarter, Half, and Whole Notes
Group Class 2: Rhythm Patterns
Group Class 3: Composition
Group Class 4: Reading B-A-G on the Staff
Monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. All meetings are open to the public.
Registration?: No
Join our preschool program where children can explore stories through songs, retellings, STEM activities and a craft. Grow your preschooler’s love for reading and learning! To receive notifications, text @prekexplor to 81010.
Fridays @ 10:30 am, September 20 through December 20 (no storytime 10/4 and 11/29)
Registration?: No.
Registration?: Yes, beginning Oct. 1.
IT’S BACK – Bigger and better than ever! Our fundraiser includes dinner, entertainment, face painting, crafts, games, prizes and outdoor s’more making (weather permitting), all in one fabulous night! Dinner includes a menu of drinks, appetizers, a main entree and dessert, all revolving around foods that sound gross but taste great (nothing too scary, we promise)!
Cost: $5.00/adult, $2/child (children under 2 are free). All proceeds will continue to fund quality children and youth programming.
Registration is online beginning October 1, and payment can be made in person at the library NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 14. Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable.
Registration?: Yes, beginning Oct. 1.
IT’S BACK – Bigger and better than ever! Our fundraiser includes dinner, entertainment, face painting, crafts, games, prizes and outdoor s’more making (weather permitting), all in one fabulous night! Dinner includes a menu of drinks, appetizers, a main entree and dessert, all revolving around foods that sound gross but taste great (nothing too scary, we promise)!
Cost: $5.00/adult, $2/child (children under 2 are free). All proceeds will continue to fund quality children and youth programming.
Registration is online beginning October 1, and payment can be made in person at the library NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 14. Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable.
Registration?: No.
Start out the week on the right foot and walk around our library’s neighborhood. We’ll go rain or shine (but no storms).
Registration?: No
At each session, children can participate in a sensory art project geared for small hands and experience play time and socialization with other children.
Other dates: Mondays @ 10:30 am: Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 11 & Dec. 9
Registration? Yes for each session. Class size limit is 12 students.
Grades: 3-6
Join Leah Younkins, BWSD Special Education Teacher and Registered Yoga Teacher, for a non-competitive 45 minute yoga class incorporating asana, breath work and a short meditation! Practice will be beginner friendly and fun! Class size will be limited to 12 students per class to provide individualized attention and instruction. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel and water.
Mondays @ 5 pm: Sept. 16, 30; Oct. 7, 21; Nov. 11, 18; Dec. 2, 16
Registration? Yes for each session attending. The class is donation-based. A $5 donation is suggested.
Marian has been teaching yoga for 15+ years. This is a vinyasa flow based class and she’ll mix it up each time so no one will be bored! She will bring extra mats for those who need one. Marian does the practice as she teaches it. Beginners are welcome to join, as well.
Class dates: Mondays @ 7 pm: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25.
Registration?: No
This storytime, for babies birth-24 months, will include books, songs, musical instruments, scarves and bubbles along with baby playtime/socialization following storytime! Meet new caregivers or meet up with old friends while starting your baby on the rewarding road to reading! To receive notifications, text @bouncingba to 81010.
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am: year round (no storytime 10/8, 11/5 and 12/24)
Registration required?: No.
Ages: All ages.
Stop in to get all of your technology questions answered! This program will be held on Tuesdays from: 2 pm – 4 pm in Sept, Oct, Nov. & Dec.
Registration?: Yes and begins Sept. 15
Join local artist Michelle as she shares her love of artistic creativity with the community and brings her talent to the Baldwin Library! Children in grades K-5 can join Michelle as she introduces a new project each month that is an art extension from a children’s book!
Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm: Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 19 & Dec. 17
Registration?: No.
Join us as we “travel” to 5 locations around the world. No need for a passport, just show up and bring a friend, if you like. Light refreshments served.
Oct. 1 – Castles of France - Royal Visit
Oct. 8 – Puerto Rico Treasure Island
Oct. 15 – Crater Lake National Park
Oct. 22 -- Switzerland
Oct. 29 – Secrets of Westminster Abbey
Registration?: Yes and begins Sept. 15.
Reading has never tasted so good! In this beginning-to-cook class, young chefs (preschool-grade 2) will develop an appetite for nutritious foods while being introduced to books that reinforce social and academic skills. Experience new foods and new books! Please see supplies needed for class below.
October 23 – Apple Pie Bites (supplies list: baking sheet, small bowl, medium bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, mixing spoon)
November 20 - Whole Wheat Pumpkin-Applesauce Muffins
Registration?: No
Ages: 24-36 months
A storytime specifically geared for toddlers 24-36 months old with a caregiver. We will read great stories, sing a lot of songs, and have plenty of music, movement and fun! Your toddler will love meeting new storytime buddies! To receive notifications, text @talesfor to 81010.
Thursdays @ 10:30 am: Sept. 19 through Dec. 19 (no storytime 10/10 and 11/28)
Come create your own, personalized greeting cards! This week's theme: Just Because!
https://www.creativememories.com/just-because-card-kit-1591.html
Celebrate everyday moments the Just Because Card kit that comes with everything you need to make 12 beautiful 4-¼ x 5-½ cards, from the scored cards and envelopes to pre-cut and pre-packaged pieces (some of which feature embossing!) and BONUS pieces, as well as an assortment of embellishments like stickers with print greetings and gemstone stickers. All of this comes inside a beautiful matching box! It’s perfect for DIY birthday cards, along with cards for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, anniversaries or even just showing appreciation to the people in your life!
Cost is $25. Deadline for sign-ups is October 10. Registration is not complete, until payment has been made at the library.
Registration?: Yes, for each session attending.
Thursdays @ 5 pm: Sept. 19 thru October 24
Registration?: Yes and begins Sept. 15.
Thursdays at 6:30 pm, Sept. 19 & 26 (intro classes) and October 3, 10, 17 & 24 (group classes)
KinderFlute is a program perfect for children ages 4-9 that teaches music and how to play flute through games and movement. We are offering two, FREE, introductory classes taught by a private flute teacher and KinderFlute instructor, Katie Shesko, followed by four group classes. Caregivers will have the option to purchase a practice flute for $60 or rent one for $25 for the 4-week group classes.
Intro Class 1: Making a sound, lines and spaces
Intro Class 2: Reading B and playing B-A-G
Group Class 1: Learning Quarter, Half, and Whole Notes
Group Class 2: Rhythm Patterns
Group Class 3: Composition
Group Class 4: Reading B-A-G on the Staff
Registration?: No
Join our preschool program where children can explore stories through songs, retellings, STEM activities and a craft. Grow your preschooler’s love for reading and learning! To receive notifications, text @prekexplor to 81010.
Fridays @ 10:30 am, September 20 through December 20 (no storytime 10/4 and 11/29)
Registration?: Yes
Introducing our newest hands-on early learning STEM program – LEGO Coding Express! This program inspires early learning concepts in children ages 2-5 and encourages building, coding and exploring LEGO trains, all while developing critical 21st century skills such as confidence, creativity and collaboration.
Mondays @ 10:30 am: September 30, October 28, November 25 and December 16
Registration?: Yes and begins Sept. 15.
You asked and we listened! Join us for projects and activities specifically geared to students in grades 4-6.
October 28 – STEM Creature Catcher
December 9 – Disguise a Gingerbread Man Library Contest
Registration? Yes for each session attending. The class is donation-based. A $5 donation is suggested.
Marian has been teaching yoga for 15+ years. This is a vinyasa flow based class and she’ll mix it up each time so no one will be bored! She will bring extra mats for those who need one. Marian does the practice as she teaches it. Beginners are welcome to join, as well.
Class dates: Mondays @ 7 pm: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25.
Registration?: No
This storytime, for babies birth-24 months, will include books, songs, musical instruments, scarves and bubbles along with baby playtime/socialization following storytime! Meet new caregivers or meet up with old friends while starting your baby on the rewarding road to reading! To receive notifications, text @bouncingba to 81010.
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am: year round (no storytime 10/8, 11/5 and 12/24)
Registration required?: No.
Ages: All ages.
Stop in to get all of your technology questions answered! This program will be held on Tuesdays from: 2 pm – 4 pm in Sept, Oct, Nov. & Dec.
Registration?: No.
Join us as we “travel” to 5 locations around the world. No need for a passport, just show up and bring a friend, if you like. Light refreshments served.
Oct. 1 – Castles of France - Royal Visit
Oct. 8 – Puerto Rico Treasure Island
Oct. 15 – Crater Lake National Park
Oct. 22 -- Switzerland
Oct. 29 – Secrets of Westminster Abbey
Registration?: Yes and begins Sept. 15.
Join us for a night of family art using various techniques and leave with a masterpiece designed by your entire family! We will provide all of the supplies and art smocks...your family provides the creativity and fun! A “how to draw” segment will be included in each program.
September 25 – Matisse's Apples
October 30 – Starlight Pumpkins
November 27 – Snowflake Art
Registration?: No
Ages: 24-36 months
A storytime specifically geared for toddlers 24-36 months old with a caregiver. We will read great stories, sing a lot of songs, and have plenty of music, movement and fun! Your toddler will love meeting new storytime buddies! To receive notifications, text @talesfor to 81010.
Thursdays @ 10:30 am: Sept. 19 through Dec. 19 (no storytime 10/10 and 11/28)
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