Registration?: No.
Do you love a good mystery? Can’t wait to find out “whodunnit”? Join our lively group and get in on the surprise! Always looking for new members!
- Sept. 25: Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
- Nov. 6: Murphy's Law by Rhys Bowen
- Dec. 4: A Few Right Thinking Men by Sulari Gentill
- Jan. 15: Cost of Living by Rachel Ward
Registration?: Yes
Take some time out for yourself and join our new book club just for moms/caregivers! Simply register, and a book will be ordered for you to pick up at the library.
November 6 – Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (Meeting at Mindful Brewing – Library Road)
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?: Yes, for each session attending. Begins Oct. 15.
Join us for our first Graphic Novel Book Club at the library! Simply register and a book will be ordered for you. Read the book before the meeting then join in for conversation, art and after school snacks!
November 7 – Wings of Fire The Dragonet Prophecy (Graphic Novel)
December 12 – What the Night Sings (Graphic Novel)
Have some free time and want to give back to your community? The Library is holding an open house and information session for anyone who is insterested in volunteering at the Library. You'll hear all about the types of tasks we need help with, different fundraising events that you can participate in as a volunteer, and be introduced to our Friends of the Library group.
Please register your interest. If you are unable to attend, but still want to volunteer, please email worleyj@einetwork.net.
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, begins Oct. 15.
Ages: Grades 6-12
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join local artist Michelle and learn how to paint a canvas or other piece of artwork!
Registration?: Yes and begins Oct. 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, November 9 and December 14 (holiday party visit)
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.
Come create your own, personalized greeting cards! This week's theme: Good Day Cards!
https://www.creativememories.com/shop-all/collections/card-kits/good-day-card-kit.html
This make-your-own card kit has everything you need to create 12 unique greeting cards, including pre-cut and pre-packaged die-cut and laser-cut pieces, 9 scored white cards, 3 scored printed cards, 12 printed envelopes, 24 gemstone stickers and instructions. All of this comes in a charming matching box! It’s perfect for creating birthday cards, thank-you cards, miss-you cards and any other occasion you want to say something big with something small!
Cost is $25 and includes all the materials needed to make 12 cards.
Deadline for sign-ups is October 27. Registration is not complete, until payment has been made at the librar
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. Today's title: The Art of Racing in the Rain.
Movie dates include: Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13
Registration?: Yes and begins Oct. 15.
Come build, create and discover in this hands-on family maker program!
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?: Yes.
Crochet a cute gingerbread man or knit a tiny sweater to decorate your tree.
Supplies: Crochet hook size G or knitting needles size 7. Yarn will be provided.
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.
Join us for a special showing of Toy Story 4 as Woody, Buzz and the gang join Bonnie on a road trip with her new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky! The little spork's hilarious antics launch Woody on a wild quest filled with unexpected new characters, and one long-lost friend! Come in your jammies, and bring all the comfy things - blankets, pillows, stuffed friends - and we will provide popcorn and drinks!
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 Oct. 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?: Yes and begins Oct. 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 bring the supplies listed below to class:
November 20 - Whole Wheat Pumpkin-Applesauce Muffins (supply list: muffin cups baking pan (6 ct) if you have it, whisk, mixing spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, small bowl, medium bowl)
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 learn to sew your own scrunchies using the library's sewing machines. All supplies and step-by-step instructions will be provided. However, if you have fabric you love, feel free to bring it with you. At the end of the program, sewing machines will be available for check out so you can continue making scrunchies at home. For grades 6 through 12. Please register.
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?: Yes and begins Oct. 15.
All of you moms are amazing, and we think you deserve a night out! Relax with some cool beverages, cheese, crackers and fresh fruit while you learn how to make a beautiful art project to take home with you! Don’t miss a night of great food, friends, conversation and relaxation! This event is BYOB (must be 21 or older).
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 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 Oct. 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.
November 27 – Snowflake Art
Treat yourself, and recover and recoperate from the Thanksgiving holiday with a one hour yoga class with Marian Luisi.
Be calm, breathe and enjoy a relaxing and soothing yoga practice in the main library, before we open to the public.
$5.00 donation is suggested.
Marian has been teaching yoga for 15+ years. This is a vinyasa flow based class and 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.
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