July 8 – 14, 2018
Baldwin Library presents - Canada European Style
A 7 – day motorcoach trip from Lenzner Tour and Travel
Day 1 – 2 : Our trek northward will take us to our multi-faceted neighbor to the north – Canada. Think of it as traveling to Britain at half the cost! We will enjoy “royal” treatment in Canada’s magnificent capital – Ottawa. During our Ottawa city tour, a local guide will provide commentary as we visit the Parliament Building, Byward Market, and the Canadian Museum of History. The military event, Changing of the Guards, will fascinate you. (CB, D)
Day 3 – 4 : We will see Canada’s unique French side with a visit to the province of Quebec. Two nights will be spent in Quebec City. A local guide will give us a complete historic and modern city tour. We’ll see “Place d’Armes”, Parliament, Plains of Abraham and a walking tour of Place Royale. We will enjoy lunch at the famous Chateau Frontenac, visit the healing church, Ste. Anne-de-Beaupre Basilica, and the Island of Orleans. (2B, L, D)
Day 5 : As we leave Quebec City, we will have a memorable experience in store – visiting the unique “European” city of Montreal. We will be treated to delicious cuisine and fully guided sightseeing in Montreal, including a visit to the Notre Dame Basilica. (B, D)
Day 6 : We will head toward New York State and charming Alexandria Bay where we will enjoy a narrated cruise of the 1000 Islands. (B, D)
Day 7 : A scenic day of travel will carry us back to Pennsylvania with many wonderful memories. (B)
You will need a valid passport for this trip.
Cost per person, per room occupancy:
$1,569.00 double; $1,999.00 single; $1,457.00 triple
Optional insurance is $107.00 for double and single ; $65 for triple. Payment due with registration.
Includes two nights lodging at Residence Inn in Ottawa, two nights lodging at Hotel Chateau Laurier, one night’s lodging at Hotel Universel and one night at Best Western Inn. Six breakfasts, four dinners and one lunch and most attractions. If you have questions, please call Nancy Musser at 412-885-2255.
We are excited to announce that the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater will be presenting a four-week dance session to children ages 3-5! Children can move and groove to favorite stories such as Barnyard Dance Party and Giraffes Can’t Dance! Each class will begin with simple stretches and warm-ups before journeying into each story and its characters through movement and song. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to participate with their child! Registration required for each session.
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 9, 16, 23 and 30
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
Join local Michael’s art and craft instructor 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, exciting project each month and take home a beautiful, unique creation! Registration required.
Mondays at 6:30 pm: June 11, July 9 and August 13
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.
To receive text updates should baby storytime need to be cancelled, text @bouncingba to 81010
Join Beth Christiano, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, certified yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience promoting the wellness of children and adolescents and owner of Clarity Wellness & Performance, for a 4-week yoga series. Teens entering grades 6-12 will practice the vinyasa flow style of yoga, which links breathing with yoga poses and movement. No prior experience with yoga is necessary. The practice can be modified to meet the needs of individual teens. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration required for each session.
Tuesdays at 1:00 pm: July 10, 17, 24 and 31
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
A storytime specifically geared for toddlers who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. We will read great stories, sing songs, and have plenty of music, movement, and fun that encourages your toddler’s language and development skills! Caregivers are encouraged to actively engage in activities with their child! No registration required.
To receive text updates should toddler storytime need to be cancelled, text @talesfor to 81010
Relax this summer with a new release family movie! Bring sleeping bags and pillows and wear your jammies! Registration required.
Wednesday at 6:00 pm: July 11 (A Wrinkle In Time - PG)
Students in grades K-2 can join Carnegie Science Center's "Science on the Road" team to create a symphony of sound in new and exciting ways! Students will build their own kazoo to make and take to keep the concert going! Registration 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)
Join our preschool program where children ages 3-5 can explore stories through songs, retellings, STEM activities and a craft. Grow your preschooler's love for reading and learning! No registration required. There will be no storytime on June 29.
To receive text updates should preschool storytime need to be cancelled, text @prekexplor to 81010.
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
Learn how to knit or crochet with Emily Klaczac or bring along a project that you need some help with.
Registration is required.
We are excited to announce that the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater will be presenting a four-week dance session to children ages 3-5! Children can move and groove to favorite stories such as Barnyard Dance Party and Giraffes Can’t Dance! Each class will begin with simple stretches and warm-ups before journeying into each story and its characters through movement and song. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to participate with their child! Registration required for each session.
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 9, 16, 23 and 30
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
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.
To receive text updates should baby storytime need to be cancelled, text @bouncingba to 81010
A storytime specifically geared for toddlers who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. We will read great stories, sing songs, and have plenty of music, movement, and fun that encourages your toddler’s language and development skills! Caregivers are encouraged to actively engage in activities with their child! No registration required.
To receive text updates should toddler storytime need to be cancelled, text @talesfor to 81010
Join us for a newly released movie and enjoy a few snacks. Bring a friend! Registration is not required.
This month's movie is "Chappaquiddick".
Reading has never tasted so good! In this beginning-to-cook class, young chefs (preschool-grade2) 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 our website for supplies needed for each class. Registration required.
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm: June 20 (Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches), July 18 (Strawberry Shortcake) and August 15 (Fresh Blueberry Muffins)
Supplies list for July 18 class: wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, medium bowl with lid, flour sifter (if you have one)
Is your child entering Kindergarten in the fall? With materials provided through the Cruise into Kindergarten program grant by The Office of Commonwealth Libraries, we are excited for our second summer series of Play K programs for children and caregivers. The Play K curriculum allows children entering Kindergarten in the fall to learn necessary skills through educational play and themed playscapes. All activities are aligned with the PA Learning Standards and Kindergarten readiness skills such as using scissors, using a calendar and taking turns. Registration required.
Thursdays at 10:30 am: June 21, July 5 and 19; August 2 and 16
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)
We'd love to have you join us! We read ANYTHING! This month we will discuss "My Long Trip Home" by Mark Whitaker.
Children ages 8-12 can get a jump-start on money matters as Kian Nowrouzi brings his Young Professionals Bootcamp to the library for a four-week session covering financial literacy topics such as budgeting, business, personal finance and investments, all age-appropriate and presented in a mix of interactive presentations and games to help children learn how to become responsible money managers! This program is in collaboration with Whitehall and Brentwood Libraries and will be held at the Baldwin Library. Registration required for each session attending.
Thursdays at 6:00 pm: July 5 & 19; August 2 & 16
Members of the Baldwin Board of Trustees are volunteers who donate their time and service to the library and it’s role in the community. The Board sets policy, fiscal goals and strategic direction in support of the Library’s mission and vision.
Baldwin Borough Public Library's Board of Trustees is composed of seven citizens of the community, appointed by Baldwin Borough Council. They serve 3-year terms and may be reappointed. The Board meets monthly at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Library and all meetings are open to the public.
If you have any specific questions, comments or concerns and would like to speak to a Board member, you can email the board or write to:
President of the Board
41 Macek Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Join our preschool program where children ages 3-5 can explore stories through songs, retellings, STEM activities and a craft. Grow your preschooler's love for reading and learning! No registration required. There will be no storytime on June 29.
To receive text updates should preschool storytime need to be cancelled, text @prekexplor to 81010.
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
Bring your favorite stuffed friend to the library for a sleepover (but not one you’ll miss overnight)! Children will hear a story, have a snack and tuck their stuffed friend into “bed” somewhere in the library for the night. Children return the next morning to pick up their stuffed friend, enjoy donuts and juice, and find out what “mischief” their friend got into overnight! Registration required and includes both the Friday and Saturday events.
Friday, July 20 at 6:30 pm (animal registration and activities) and Saturday, July 21 at 9:30 am (animal pick-up with donuts and juice)
If you attended the Stuffed Friend Sleepover on Friday, July 20, then today is the day you pick up your stuffed friend, see what mischief they got into and enjoy donuts and juice with them! You'll even get to take home a picture of your stuffed friend's adventure!
Children in grades K-5 are encouraged to join us each month for a “giving back” project. Each month’s service project will remain “secret” until the day of the program, when it will be revealed! Help us to help others each month! Registration required for each program.
Saturdays at 10:30 am: June 23 (sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Baldwin), July 21 and August 11
Join us as we play 10 games of BINGO and win some prizes! Snacks and drinks will be served.
No registration required.
We are excited to announce that the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater will be presenting a four-week dance session to children ages 3-5! Children can move and groove to favorite stories such as Barnyard Dance Party and Giraffes Can’t Dance! Each class will begin with simple stretches and warm-ups before journeying into each story and its characters through movement and song. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to participate with their child! Registration required for each session.
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 9, 16, 23 and 30
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
Want to learn more about how to preserve and care for your important family documents? Join us for our upcoming three-part series as we discuss basic preservation and dating techniques for various documents and photographs. Registration required for all programs individually. You do not need to attend all programs in the series.
- Save Your Stuff: Part 1: Intro to Preservation & Documents - Monday, July 23 @ 6:30 pm
- Save Your Stuff: Part 2: Photographs Care and Dating - Monday, July 30 @ 6:30 pm
- Save Your Stuff: Part 3: Digital Photos – Monday, Aug. 6 @ 6:30 pm
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.
To receive text updates should baby storytime need to be cancelled, text @bouncingba to 81010
A storytime specifically geared for toddlers who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. We will read great stories, sing songs, and have plenty of music, movement, and fun that encourages your toddler’s language and development skills! Caregivers are encouraged to actively engage in activities with their child! No registration required.
To receive text updates should toddler storytime need to be cancelled, text @talesfor to 81010
We would love to have you join our book club and help us figure out "whodunit"!
Brushes Before Bedtime Family Art Night
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! No age limit requirements. A “how to draw” segment will be included in each program. Registration required.
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, July 25 (Snakes in the Grass) and August 22
We welcome Animal Friends back to the library for our summer program lineup! Children will have the opportunity to meet and read aloud to an approved literacy cat or 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. Registration required.
Thursdays at 10:30 am, June 14, July 26 and August 9
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)
Our Family Fun Nights will focus on the garden! Each program will cover a topic related to gardening and will include a related make-and-take activity! Registration required for each class.
Thursdays at 6:30 pm: June 21 (herb/vegetable garden/seeds), July 12 (bird feeders) and 26 (kitchen plants), and August 9 (worm farms) and 23 (garden recipes)
Join our preschool program where children ages 3-5 can explore stories through songs, retellings, STEM activities and a craft. Grow your preschooler's love for reading and learning! No registration required. There will be no storytime on June 29.
To receive text updates should preschool storytime need to be cancelled, text @prekexplor to 81010.
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
A portion of the party sales are going to the BBPL as they get ready to break ground on their new location. Let’s help them raise some funds and get some great deals on graduation, birthday, anniversary and “reward myself” gifts! We will be partying all summer with new sales each month. Thank you in advance for your purchases!
Future dates at the library include: Friday, July 27 @ 2-7 pm; Saturday, Aug. 18 @ 10 am - 12 pm
Can't make it? Pick up an order form at the library or shop online at: https://www.sabika-jewelry.com/franruppen/myparties.asp (Party #107552)
All of you moms are amazing, and we think you deserve a night out! We are having a special canvas paint night just for YOU! Relax with some cool beverages, cheese, crackers and fresh summer fruit while you learn how to make a beautiful canvas painting to take home with you! Don’t miss a night of great food, friends, conversation and relaxation! Registration required.
We are excited to announce that the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater will be presenting a four-week dance session to children ages 3-5! Children can move and groove to favorite stories such as Barnyard Dance Party and Giraffes Can’t Dance! Each class will begin with simple stretches and warm-ups before journeying into each story and its characters through movement and song. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to participate with their child! Registration required for each session.
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 9, 16, 23 and 30
The Allegheny County Park Rangers will teach grade K-5 students about track and scat identification of local species. Students will learn which tracks and scat belong to which species by comparing these signs to the animals’ furs. There will be exploration of different game trails that cross park hiking trails and the opportunity for students to make a cast of any tracks they find. Students/caregivers will meet at Grant Shelter in South Park. Please wear sunscreen, walking/hiking shoes, comfortable clothing and bring a lunch! After the program we will enjoy lunch at the shelter and play on the swingset! Registration required.
Monday, July 30 at 11:00 am (please meet at Woodland Crest Shelter in South Park at 10:45 am) For a map of Woodland Crest Shelter's location, please click here. It is in the right-center of the map, #91)
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
Want to learn more about how to preserve and care for your important family documents? Join us for our upcoming three-part series as we discuss basic preservation and dating techniques for various documents and photographs. Registration required for all programs individually. You do not need to attend all programs in the series.
- Save Your Stuff: Part 1: Intro to Preservation & Documents - Monday, July 23 @ 6:30 pm
- Save Your Stuff: Part 2: Photographs Care and Dating - Monday, July 30 @ 6:30 pm
- Save Your Stuff: Part 3: Digital Photos – Monday, Aug. 6 @ 6:30 pm
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.
To receive text updates should baby storytime need to be cancelled, text @bouncingba to 81010
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
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