Join our Monday morning caregiver/child playgroup for children birth-3 years! We will meet in June and August, participate in a take-home art project along with a lot of play time with our new rice/water table, as well as fun learning, building and educational toys. It’s a great way to socialize, meet new caregivers and for your child to meet new friends! No registration required.
Mondays at 10:30 am: June 11 & 25; August 6 & 20
Dine at Panda Express (or take it to go!) and support the Baldwin Library on Monday, June 25 from 12 pm to 8 pm! Present this slip to your server and 20% of your check will support our library. Thank you for your support!
When: Monday, June 25 from 12 pm to 8 pm
Where: Panda Express at 2070 Lebanon Church Road: West Mifflin, PA 15122
This applies to both eat-in and takeout orders. You can bring the slip or show it on your phone or tablet when you check out.
We are thrilled to welcome Jaycee Revo back for her second summer of directing our Teen Musical Theater production! Students entering grades 6-12 are encouraged to participate in this year’s musical, Wonderland! Rehearsals will be held twice a week for two hours each day with a performance on August 10 at 7:00 pm at Harrison Middle School. You must be available for most of the practices and for the performance date. Parental permission forms are available at the library and must be completed before the first practice is held. Registration required. You only need to register on June 11 to be registered for all rehearsals, tech week and performance night.
Practice dates: Mondays, June 11-July 30 and Fridays, June 15-August 3 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Baldwin Library
Tech Week: August 6-9 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Harrison Middle School
Performance night: August 10 at 7:00 pm at Harrison Middle School
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, together with the Allegheny County Library Association, will present a meaningful, intergenerational program. Participants will learn about children who died in the Holocaust, and each participant will receive a card with the story of a specific child. They will then paint a butterfly, inspired by the story of that child. Butterflies will be displayed in our library! It is our hope that the butterflies will be visible across the city! This program is recommended for students in grade 4 and up, teens and adults. Registration required.
Is college now on your radar? Does the prep process seem overwhelming? Join Chris Hitchens from College Admissions Solutions for a one-hour presentation for both students and parents. This program includes the steps necessary to successfully navigate the college investigation and application process and provides help as parents support their child through this journey. Topics covered in presentation include: aptitude testing, career discussion, college majors, colleges that make sense, high school classes, SAT/ACT prep, financial aid, scholarships, college essays and college visits. There will be a Q&A session at the conclusion of the program. Registration required.
This storytime, for babies birth-24 months, will include books, songs, musical instruments, scarves, parachutes 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! No registration required. There will be no storytime on July 3.
To receive text updates should baby storytime need to be cancelled, text @bouncingba to 81010
KinderFlute is a program perfect for children ages 4-9 that teaches them 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. Flutes and materials for activities will all be provided, with an option to borrow the practice instrument with a monetary deposit. Registration required.
Tuesday, June 26 @ 2:00 pm & Thursday, July 5 @ 2:00 pm
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services of South Park will be holding three, free Elementary reading and math tutoring programs at our library! Tutors will work with students entering grades K-5 in small, grade-appropriate groups on reading (grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension) and math (problem solving, timed math, word problems) skills as well as provide each family with reading and study/homework strategies to take home. There will be a raffle for one lucky student to win a tote with school supplies and other goodies to restock their locker, desk, and pencil case. Each session is limited to 12 students. Registration required for EACH session attending.
Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm: June 26, July 10 and July 31
Join us as we celebrate 100 great American novels chosen by PBS. Which ones have you read? Which is your favorite? We will watch part of the one-hour program hosted by Meredith Viera (it's great!), enjoys some snacks and vote online for our favorite titles. We will also have some prize drawings!
We encourage all of you who love to read -- and who love to talk about books, to come and bring a friend.
Registration is not required.
Are you in or entering grades 3-5, have energy to expend and ready to try something new that’s beneficial to movement and mindfulness? 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. Registration required for each class attending.
Thursdays at 12:30 pm: June 14 through July 26 (no class July 5)
Yoga is a great way to learn how to let go of stress and tension. Come join Karyna for some movement that will increase your flexibly and focus. All levels welcome. Pay what you can, donation, at the door. Come to one or all sessions.
Registration Requested.
We are thrilled to welcome Jaycee Revo back for her second summer of directing our Teen Musical Theater production! Students entering grades 6-12 are encouraged to participate in this year’s musical, Wonderland! Rehearsals will be held twice a week for two hours each day with a performance on August 10 at 7:00 pm at Harrison Middle School. You must be available for most of the practices and for the performance date. Parental permission forms are available at the library and must be completed before the first practice is held. Registration required. You only need to register on June 11 to be registered for all rehearsals, tech week and performance night.
Practice dates: Mondays, June 11-July 30 and Fridays, June 15-August 3 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Baldwin Library
Tech Week: August 6-9 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Harrison Middle School
Performance night: August 10 at 7:00 pm at Harrison Middle School
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