This summer, over 30 libraries across Allegheny County have collaborated together to present digital summer reading programs.The Baldwin Borough Public Library's annual summer reading program for children, teens and adults is one of the many ways the library works to create a community of readers and library users. Through fun challenges, readers of any age can earn virtual badges and virtual raffle tickets to have chances to win end-of-summer gift cards! Our summer reading program begins June 15 and runs through August 7.
There are several ways to register for Summer Reading:
- Register, log reading, and earn badges and raffle tickets all online through Beanstack beginning Monday, June 15!
- Register by downloading the Beanstack Tracker app in Google Play or Apple!
- Register by calling our library 412-885-2255 beginning Monday, June 15!
- You can also download a reading log for kids or for teens, then go online, download the app, or call us to register...all beginning June 15!
A huge thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Baldwin for their generous sponsorship of our 2020 Summer Reading Program.
We are battling...with book reading that is! Here's how it works: YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AN INFORMATION SHEET HERE!
- Read 5 pre-selected book titles between June 22 and August 13 (books available via Hoopla/Overdrive/Libby/library catalog).
- Form a family battle team (up to 10 people - you can have multiple families on a team, just not more than 10 people in total).
- Designate a team captain.
- REGISTER for the Battle of the Books, and a Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event.
- Join us on Zoom Video on Friday, August 14 @ 6:30 pm to battle with other families!
- Questions will be trivia-style, and your team will have time after each question to discuss the answer.
- Visit the Battle of the Books website for complete information.
Battle of the Books titles (books are geared toward children in grades 3-6, but all are welcome):
- Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Libary by Chris Grabenstein
- Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke
- Other Words for Home by Jasmine Wargo (please download via Hoopla app - it's free and always available!)
- The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
- The Secret Zoo by Bryan Chick
Each team will receive one set of books, which are available at the library for pickup during our Curbside Pickup hours: M-W-F 10 am-6 pm and T-TH 12-8 pm.
Join Ms. Shannon, director and certified children's yoga instructor of Yoga Monsters, as she brings her popular Yoga Mini Monsters program online via Zoom for children ages 2-5 with caregiver supervision. Your child will be introduced to age-appropriate yoga poses, sequences and breathing while listening to music and stories and playing games! Students are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity while building strength and flexibility. Register online, and a Zoom link will be emailed prior to the session.
Join Ms. Becky for a virtual Nature in the Neighborhood Zoom chat and share your nature discoveries or see what other families have discovered! Please register, and a Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the program.
Join us via Zoom Video for a creative teen (grades 6-12) cooking class! Please see supply lists for items and ingredients to have available prior to the start of the program. Simply register, and a Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the program.
August recipe: Margarita Pizza
Cooking Supplies Needed: medium sized bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, whisk or fork, spatula or wooden spoon, rolling pin, work surface to roll dough, pizza or sheet pan
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 cup all purpose or whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt (or table salt if kosher not available)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- garlic salt
- kosher or table salt
- dried oregano
- black pepper
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella (or pre-packaged shredded if you prefer)
- fresh basil (or dried)
- olive oil (optional)
Join instructor Leah via Zoom Video for a 30-minute yoga class incorporating asana, breath work and a short meditation. Sessions are geared to students entering 6th-12th grade. Please wear comfortable clothing and have a yoga mat or towel and water available. Simply register, and we will email you a Zoom link prior to the program. Please register for each weekly session.
Before children are snug in their beds, join the Baldwin Borough Public Library every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm on our Facebook page for bedtime stories, songs and activities that are sure to cure those bedtime blues.
From our garden to your home, we will read a story, learn new songs, and even make some nature discoveries. Join us on our Facebook page every Friday morning!
Registration: Yes
Let's start the week off with a gentle walk in South Park. Please meet in the large, paved parking lot on Corrigan Drive, across the street from the round Horse Barn. We will practice social distancing and please register so I know that I'll have someone to walk with!
We are battling...with book reading that is! Here's how it works: YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AN INFORMATION SHEET HERE!
- Read 5 pre-selected book titles between June 22 and August 13 (books available via Hoopla/Overdrive/Libby/library catalog).
- Form a family battle team (up to 10 people - you can have multiple families on a team, just not more than 10 people in total).
- Designate a team captain.
- REGISTER for the Battle of the Books, and a Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event.
- Join us on Zoom Video on Friday, August 14 @ 6:30 pm to battle with other families!
- Questions will be trivia-style, and your team will have time after each question to discuss the answer.
- Visit the Battle of the Books website for complete information.
Battle of the Books titles (books are geared toward children in grades 3-6, but all are welcome):
- Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Libary by Chris Grabenstein
- Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke
- Other Words for Home by Jasmine Wargo (please download via Hoopla app - it's free and always available!)
- The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
- The Secret Zoo by Bryan Chick
Each team will receive one set of books, which are available at the library for pickup on Mon-Thurs 10 am-6 pm and Fri 10am-3 pm.
Registration: Yes
Let's start the week off with a gentle walk in South Park. Please meet in the large, paved parking lot on Corrigan Drive, across the street from the round Horse Barn. We will practice social distancing and please register so I know that I'll have someone to walk with!
We'll read anything and we'd like for you to join us!
This month's title: The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg
Monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. All meetings are open to the public.
Registration: Yes
Do you fondly remember a special teacher? Some favorite holday traditions? Sibling memories? If you'd like to join us via Zoom Video, we can chat about any memories you'd like and share some special times with old and new friends. Register and we will send you a Zoom invitation the day before our program.
Zoom Video
Registration: Yes
Let's start the week off with a gentle walk in South Park. Please meet in the large, paved parking lot on Corrigan Drive, across the street from the round Horse Barn. We will practice social distancing and please register so I know that I'll have someone to walk with!
Registration: Yes
Our Summer Reading theme this year is "Imagine Your Story", so this new book club will focus on books about fairy tales, fantasy, and fables. Just register, and I'll send you an invitation to Zoom Video, the day before the program. You won't need to download the Zoom app, unless you're using a tablet or phone.
August's title: Everywhere you want to be by Christina June
Join us on our Kids and Teens Facebook page as we present Part 2 of our Buzz on Bees series, this time learning about the harvesting of honey from the beehives. Last month, local beekeeper Ms. Candace took us behind the scenes, showing us her hives, combs, smoker, supers and explaining how bees actually make honey. For Part 2, Ms. Candace will show what happens when the honey is ready to be harvested and jarred! Don't miss this special edition on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 pm!
Registration: Yes
Let's start the week with a gentle walk in South Park. We'll meet in the large parking lot at the end of Corrigan Drive, across from the round horse barn.
We will social distance and please register, so that I will know that I have someone to walk with.
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