Winter Reading Club is free and simple! Just stop into the library to register and pick up a Winter Reading Bingo sheet. For each 5-in-a-row Bingo, you will earn one ticket to be entered for a chance to win prizes or gift cards! Winter Reading Club runs from January 13 - March 13.
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, January 17 through April 24
Transform a book into a work of art! Come to the library and learn the art of book page folding to create a 3D masterpiece. This month, we are inspirired by love, so we'll be doing a heart! All materials will be provided.
This craft is offered twice: Thursday Feb 6@ 6:30; Friday Feb 7 @ 1pm.
Registration: Yes and begins Jan. 15
Ages: all
Come sing some of your favorite songs while your friends and family cheer you on!
Registration?: Yes and begins Jan. 15.
We welcome Animal Friends back to the library for our winter/spring 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, January 18, February 8, March 14 and April 5 (as part of our Annual Egg Hunt program)
Registration: Yes and begins Jan. 15
Ages: Adults 21 and older
Cost: $15 per couple, payable the evening of the event
Celebrate Valentine's Day by bringing your spouse, significant other, best friend or favorite date (21 or older) to create a unique art project led by local artist Michelle! You paint one canvas, they paint the other. Choose either a co-joined or individual unique project. No painting experience necessary! You’ll love the results and time spent with your special date! Snacks/non-alcoholic drinks provided. Please feel free to bring along something to share with your table. This event is BYOB (must be 21 or older).
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: January 13, February 10, March 16 and April 13
This month's sewing class, an infinity scarf!
No experience necessary. Lindsay will teach you step by step, providing instruction and help in this beginner's sewing project. At the end of the class, you'll have your very own stylish scarf to show off to your firends. We encourage you to bring your own fabric if you want a specific color/pattern. We will also have fabric to choose from.
Adults 17+, registration required, all materials will be provided.
Registration: No
Ages: All
Volunteers from AARP will prepare your taxes for no charge and electronically file them for you. Please bring a copy of last year’s tax forms and a photo ID.
No appointments are available; this is on a first-come, first served basis.
Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.
Registration: Yes and begins Jan. 15
Ages: All
Love is in the air at the Baldwin Library! Come and celebrate this special day with art, crafts, games, stories and snacks! Don't forget to wear your red and/or pink!
Representatives from State Senator Jim Brewster's office are holing public office hours every month at the library. They are here to offer state services, such as help with applications for public benefits, the new applications for the Allegheny County Port Authority Senior Citizen ConnectCards, Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications, help with finding unclaimed property with the Department of Treasury, PennDOT, Revenue, and so much more.
No appointment necessary.
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: January 16 through April 16
Registration - No
Ages: 18 and over. This month's movie is "Judy" - the life of Judy Garland.
Enjoy a relaxing new release movie at the library. Bring a friend or two for light refreshments and a great time!
Overwhelmed by the kitchen? Need help making a meal on a budget?
Join this basic cooking class, where you'll learn simple cooking skills and tricks. Tracy will show you how to cook a hearty meal, for under $10. Each participant will cook alongside Tracy, and be given step by step recipes. They'll even get to leave with their very own ready to eat dinner, cooked right in the library!
Note: this class is for adults 17 years and older. It is intended to help beginners learn cooking basics toeat healthy on a budget. Hot plates and other kitchen utensils will be used during class.
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, January 17 through April 24
Registration: Yes and begins Jan. 15
Ages: All
Dress up as your favorite board game character, play some classic board games, and make your way through a life-sized Candyland game!
What are essential oils? How do we use them and why do we use them? Laura will answer these questions and give you the opportunity to touch, smell and try some of these essential oils.
Registration: No
Ages: All
It's a day off from school - hooray! Come to the library, play and have fun in our Discovery Center, stock up on news books, and locate our Make and Take stations to create a quick craft to make and take home with you!
Mondays from 10 am-2pm - January 20, February 17 and April 13
Registration?: Yes
Introducing our newest hands-on early learning STEM program for children ages 2-5! This program inspires early learning concepts and encourages building, coding and exploring, all while developing critical 21st century skills such as confidence, creativity and collaboration.
Mondays @ 10:30 am: January 20 (Code-a-pillar), February 17 (H2O Olympics), March 30 (TBA)
Confused about "the cloud?" Not sure what an app is? Ever asked yourself, why do websites keep asking me about cookies?
Then is class is for you! Jenny will go over all the most common yet most confusing terms used in technology today. She'll answer all your questions and concerns. A printed handout of common computer, internet and technology terms will be available to all participants. You'll leave a technology expert!
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.
Come sew a felt bookmark, then embelish it with your own style!
No experience necessary. Lindsay will teach you step by step, providing instruciton and help in this beginner's sewing project.
Grades 6 and up. Registration required, all materials will be provided.
Registration: No
Ages: All
Volunteers from AARP will prepare your taxes for no charge and electronically file them for you. Please bring a copy of last year’s tax forms and a photo ID.
No appointments are available; this is on a first-come, first served basis.
Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.
Registration: No
Ages: 18 and over
Do you love mysteries and the challenge to figure out “whodunit”?
We’re always looking for new members for this fun-loving club!
February 19 - I Love You Scones
Please bring the following supplies to class: Baking sheet, medium-large mixing bowl with lid, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons
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: January 16 through April 16
Registration: No
Ages: 18 and over
This month's title: Educated by Tara Westover.
We’ve named this book club that because we read “anything” -- classics, novels, biographies, you name it! Come and join in the fun as we always welcome new members.
Registration? No
Ages: 9 and older
Learn to prepare some simple, tasty snacks without cooking.
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, January 17 through April 24
Registration: No
Ages: 18 and over
Postage Stamp? Four Corners? Bees and O’s? Join us as we play 10 games of BINGO and enjoy some snacks! Small prizes awarded to the winners.
Registration: Yes and begins Jan. 15
Ages: Entire Family
Join us for a fun evening of Disney trivia hosted by Buzz Worthy Trivia! Bring your entire family and test your knowledge of all things Disney! Prizes awarded to the top two teams! Light snacks provided, but feel free to bring additional snacks!
Registration?: Yes (registration is now open)
Ages: 2-5 with a caregiver
Cost: $5.00/child, payable the day of the program
Join Ms. Shannon, director and certified children's yoga instructor of Yoga Monsters, as she brings her popular yoga program to the Baldwin Library for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Your child will be introduced to age-appropriate yoga poses, sequences and breathing while listening to music and stories and playing games (not requiring them to sit still on their mat)! Students are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity while building strength, flexibility and improving social skills! Cost is $5.00/child.
Registration - Yes
Ages: 18 and up
We'll be making a dishcloth using the Tunisian Crochet stitch.
Supplies: 1 skein Sugar and Cream or comparable cotton yarn, size 8/H Tunisian crochet hook (loaner hooks will be available)
It's back! Our third annual Multi-Cultural Potluck. The Whitehall Library, Baldwin Library and Baldwin-Whitehall School District are partnering once again to hold a community potluck that showcases all the cultures and ethnic groups in the south hills.
Please bring a covered dish that represents your culture to share with your neighbors. Beverages and entertainment will be provided by the libraries. All ages welcome!
So come together, share some food and celebrate the rich diversity with each other by having dinner and making new friends.
This program is made possible by funding through the Jefferson Regional Foundation.
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.
Registration: No
Ages: All
Volunteers from AARP will prepare your taxes for no charge and electronically file them for you. Please bring a copy of last year’s tax forms and a photo ID.
No appointments are available; this is on a first-come, first served basis.
Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.
Registration: Yes and begins Jan. 15
Ages: All ages
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.
Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm: January 22, February 26, March 25 and April 22
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: January 16 through April 16
Registration: Yes and begins Jan. 15
Ages: All
Join us as the Allegheny County Park Rangers present an exciting and informative program all about bats! This program sheds light on common myths and legends surrounding bats, as well as familiarizes participants with local bat species. Participants will be illuminated to the role bats play in our night skies and have the opportunity to try out their bat skills in fun and engaging activities.
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, January 17 through April 24
The Library is partnering with the Hot Dog Yoga for a special yoga and streching session geared toward older adults, or adults with mobility or health issues that otherwise would prevent them from pacticing traditional yoga.
Senior Stretch is a seated class designed to help participants become more flexible. Stretches are based on basic yoga poses that are easily accessible from a seated position. No prior yoga experience is needed. Participants should wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement. There will be a focus on proper breathing and class will end with a relaxation sequence.
Helen Hughes-Smith has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and is the owner of Hot Dog Yoga LLC. She has studied with numerous yoga schools and has reached the level of a 200 ERT from Yoga Alliance. Her current focus is on making yoga available to people of all ages and all ability levels and believes in modifying and adapting postures to suit individual needs.
Registration: Yes and begins Jan. 15
Ages: Grades 6-12
Join local artist Michelle, along with other teens, to paint and create a beautiful take-home artistic creation!
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