EventKeeper, your web calendar solution, has some questions about your browser.
Please click here.
Join our preschool program where children ages 3-5 can explore stories through songs, retellings, STEM activities and a craft. A new letter of the alphabet will be introduced each week. No registration required. There will be no storytime on February 16 or March 30.
To receive text updates should preschool storytime need to be cancelled, text @prekexplor to 81010.
Join us for our BRAND NEW book club at the library! Each month we will be reading a book, watching the movie adaptation and then discussing the differences, similarities and more! Be sure to join us. If you have questions about this NEW program, see Pam! Please have the book read for our discussion on May 7. No registration required.
- Monday, April 30 @ 6:30 pm: Movie Viewing
- Monday, May 7 @ 6:30 pm: Discussion
This month’s title: Silver Linings Playbook
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
Please join us as we "travel" around the world during this six-week series. Light refreshments will be provided by Norbert Personal Care and Seven Oaks Hospice. Bring a friend or two! No registration required.
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
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
Attention teens! Think ahead to summer! Take advantage of a great opportunity to volunteer at the library during the summer of 2018! Whether you will be a new or returning teen volunteer (entering grades 6-12), please be sure to attend both the informational meeting (May 2 at 6:30 pm) AND the summer teen volunteer training (May 23 at 5:30 pm). Registration is required separately for both meetings.
May 2 meeting: teen with a parent/guardian
May 23 training: teens only (pizza provided)
Join our preschool program where children ages 3-5 can explore stories through songs, retellings, STEM activities and a craft. A new letter of the alphabet will be introduced each week. No registration required. There will be no storytime on February 16 or March 30.
To receive text updates should preschool storytime need to be cancelled, text @prekexplor to 81010.
We are an active and vibrant club in the community. At our meetings, we hosts speakers from the local area and beyond to share information about organizations, happenings, events and interesting topics. We host many different events each year. Newcomers and visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings. We'd love to have you!
http://www.baldwinpakiwanis.org/
Join us for our BRAND NEW book club at the library! Each month we will be reading a book, watching the movie adaptation and then discussing the differences, similarities and more! Be sure to join us. If you have questions about this NEW program, see Pam! Please have the book read for our discussion on May 7. No registration required.
- Monday, April 30 @ 6:30 pm: Movie Viewing
- Monday, May 7 @ 6:30 pm: Discussion
This month’s title: Silver Linings Playbook
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
Please join us as we "travel" around the world during this six-week series. Light refreshments will be provided by Norbert Personal Care and Seven Oaks Hospice. Bring a friend or two! No registration required.
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
Moving into a senior living community has many implications. Tracy Thorpe Scott, from Arrowood at Southwestern, will lead a brief discussion on the levels of senior living and what to expect if you are considering or moving into a community.
Registration is not required.
Rev. Marjorie Rivera will share the story of her gift and engage several audience members in a demonstration of her work. Join us for this thought-provoking experience. Refreshments will be provided.
** Rev. Rivera will read for as many people as she can but not every person will get a reading. Information about private readings will be available before and after the show.
Guests must have a purchased ticket to attend the program. Tickets are $20. You can purchase them ONLINE, or at the library.
Come celebrate with us! The Library is hosting the last community party at Leland Center before it is transformed into the New Baldwin Library! Help us honor the community center's place in Baldwin history, while celebrating it's new chapter--to be the New Baldwin Library!
Tickets $25
Includes dinner, beer, snacks but BYOB!
Doors open at 6:30; Live Music starts at 7:00
*Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Proceeds benefit the Baldwin Library Renovation Project.
A large selection of gently used and discarded library books!
Monday, May 14: 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday, May 15: 8 am - 8 pm
Wednesday, May 16: 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday, May 17: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday, May 18: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday, May 19: 10 am - 5 pm
$.50 Children’s Books, Paperbacks [mass market]
$1.00 Hardbacks, Trade paperbacks, Large Print, Oversized Books
$2.00 Audio CDs, DVDs, Books on CDs, Computer Games
$5.00 “BAG of BOOKS” SALE!
[Bag size must be comparable to standard grocery bag. Media not included.]
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
Please join us as we "travel" around the world during this six-week series. Light refreshments will be provided by Norbert Personal Care and Seven Oaks Hospice. Bring a friend or two! No registration required.
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 fun and relaxing new movie and bring a friend if you'd like! Light refreshments will be served. No registration is required.
Come and join our book discussions!
We are reading "Fire by Night" by Teresa Messineo for this discussion.
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
We have a great time playing 10 games of BINGO and winning different prizes every time. Tell all your friends!
No registration required.
Our 4th Annual Touch-a-Truck is here!
Climb in trucks! Honk the horns! FREE earplugs! FREE bike safety helmets from Baldwin Kiwanis! Great family fun!
A Touch-a Truck event invites local public works departments, organizations and community truck owners to set–up their vehicles and let kids get behind the wheel, honk the horns, take pictures and meet the men and women who operate the trucks every day. We will also have hands on activities for kids.
NEW: Tickets can be purchased online!
Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event. We do not have a limit on tickets sales, so don't worry, we won't sell out!
**All monies raised from this event will directly benefit the Baldwin Borough Public Library and be used for its general operations, programs and services.
Learn the basics of knitting and crochet, start a simple washcloth or scarf, or work on a project which you've already started. Registration is required and materials needed are on our website.
Materials needed:
1 skein of medium weight yarn, such as Red Heart Super Saver or Vann's Choice, or 1 skein of Lily's Sugar and Cream
Crochet: On hook size I/9
Knitting: One pair needles size 9
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
Please join us as we "travel" around the world during this six-week series. Light refreshments will be provided by Norbert Personal Care and Seven Oaks Hospice. Bring a friend or two! No registration required.
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
Think ahead to summer! Take advantage of a great opportunity to volunteer at the library during the summer of 2018! Whether you will be a new or returning teen volunteer (entering grades 6-12), please be sure to attend both the informational meeting (May 2 at 6:30 pm) AND the summer teen volunteer training (May 23 at 5:30 pm). Registration is required separately for both meetings.
May 2 meeting: teen with a parent/guardian
May 23 training: teens only (pizza provided)
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
Personally meet ourPolice Chief Michael Scott in a friendly,casual setting. At this public program, residents can discuss community matters of interest and meet other people committed to public safety. No registration required.
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
Summer Reading begins June 1 and concludes on August 24.
For children birth through entering 5th grade: Registration begins at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party on June 1 at 6:30 pm (registration required - please see June 1 event listing) and is ongoing throughout the summer. Children earn tickets and tokens for time spent reading: tickets for chances to win end-of-summer reading prizes, and tokens they can enter into charity boxes of their choosing to help "give back" to those in need. We conclude our program with our end-of-summer BBQ on August 24 at 6:30 pm (registration required - please see August 24 event listing).
For teens: Calling all teens in grades 6-12 to register for teen summer reading! Every 50 pages read earns you a raffle ticket for more chances to win awesome gift cards and YA books!
For adults: For every book read, simply fill out a reading slip and drop it in our raffle basket. There will be a weekly gift card drawing throughout the summer!
Please register for summer reading in person at the library. We look forward to seeing you!
We are kicking off our 2018 summer reading in a magical way! Don't miss magician Al Mazing and his family-friendly "Libraries Rock!" interactive magic show! All children can register for the 2018 summer reading program that evening, receive their packets and a small sign-up prize! 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
Tunisian crochet looks like knitting but is done with a crochet hook.
Loaner hooks will be available for this class.
Registration is required.
Materials needed:
1 skein medium weight yarn, such as Red Heart Super Saver or Banna's Choice, or 1 skein of Lily's Sugar and Cream.
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.
Join us as we play 10 games of BINGO and win some prizes! Snacks and drinks will be served.
No registration required.
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
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. There will be no storytime on July 3.
To receive text updates should baby storytime need to be cancelled, text @bouncingba to 81010
Donna Canovali, from Atria Senior Living, invites you to share in a community Storywise event at the library. This is a collection of topics and cues designed to spark memories, tap into experiences and create a wiser, more connected world – one story at a time. Registration is required.
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. There will be no storytime on June 27 & July 4.
To receive text updates should toddler storytime need to be cancelled, text @talesfor to 81010
Looking for a fun new activity for you and your baby, toddler or preschooler? Join us for a free Music Together© class led by Higher Voice Studio! We will sing, dance, play instruments and be silly and the best part? No musical experience required! Come make music with us! Class size is limited. Registration required.
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)
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.
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
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join local artist Michelle and learn how to paint a 9x12 canvas piece of artwork! Techniques are taught using acrylic paint to create a take-home masterpiece ready to hang! Registration required for each class.
Fridays at 6:30 pm, June 15 and August 17
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. There will be no storytime on July 3.
To receive text updates should baby storytime need to be cancelled, text @bouncingba to 81010
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to meet Matt Fazio, co-author of the brand new teen book, Detours and Designs, for an engaging and informative event covering bullying, superheroes, and the benefits of reading. Everyone is welcome! Detours and Designs will be available for sale after the event. Registration required.
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. There will be no storytime on June 27 & July 4.
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.
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)
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 are always looking for new members!
We are reading "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian" by Sherman Alexie.
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)
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
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.
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
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 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
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
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
We would love to have you join our book club and help us figure out "whodunit"!
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
All ages are welcome to join us as the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh presents a short astronomy overview followed by a guided viewing of the wonders of the night sky through telescopes. Please bring along your own binoculars if you have them! Registration required.
Friday, July 6 at 8:15 pm (in case of inclement weather, the makeup date would be July 13 at 8:15 pm)
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:
$1,520.00 double; $1,950.00 single; $1,406.00 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 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)
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.
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
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
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.
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)
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.
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
4th Annual Stuffed Friend Sleepover
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
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
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 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.
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
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 Grant Shelter in South Park at 10:45 am
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
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
Geared to students in grades K-5, families can learn about music and sound and make a set of speakers that fits a cell phone! Come build, create and discover in this hands-on maker program! Registration required.
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
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
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.
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
What could be more fun that a Friday Family Fort Night! Bring anything you would like to build your fort: blankets, tablecloths, bed sheets or quilts along with comfy items once you’re in your fort: pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, a stuffed friend, lanterns, flashlights, etc! We will provide snacks, books (of course!), games, coloring books (the coloring cave) and glow sticks for your fort! Please feel free to bring your own special snacks or games as well! Registration required.
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
Teen Musical Theater Tech Week: August 6-9 from 1:00-3:00 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
Teen Musical Theater Tech Week: August 6-9 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Harrison Middle School
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
Teen Musical Theater Tech Week: August 6-9 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Harrison Middle School
Children can gather for a night of musical instrument-making -- everything from rain sticks to guitars! Instruments will be made from recycled materials at various music-making stations. We will play a “band” song together, using these instruments, at the conclusion of the program! All ages welcome! Registration required.
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
Teen Musical Theater Tech Week: August 6-9 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Harrison Middle School
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.
To receive text updates should preschool storytime need to be cancelled, text @prekexplor to 81010.
Our teen musical theater students will present Wonderland! Bring your family to this FREE family musical production and support our teens’ talents and hard work! All ages welcome! Registration required.
Friday, August 10 at 7:00 pm at Harrison Middle School
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 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
Description:
Learn to make several kinds of crochet flowers to accessorize your summer wardrobe. Registration is required.
Supplies:
Crochet hook size H/8 or I/9; yarn will be provided
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services of South Park will be holding a free middle school tutoring program at our library! Tutors will work with students entering grades 6-8 in small groups on memorization skills, note taking, graphic organizing and more! Each student will have the opportunity to take a Learning Style Diagnostic Test to explore their best style of learning. There will be a raffle for one lucky student to win a tote with organizational supplies for the new school year. Session is limited to 12 students. Registration required.
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.
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)
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
We'd love to have you join our book club. We read ANYTHING!
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.
To receive text updates should preschool storytime need to be cancelled, text @prekexplor to 81010.
Join us as we play 10 games of BINGO and win some prizes! Snacks and drinks will be served.
No registration required.
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join local artist Michelle and learn how to paint a 9x12 canvas piece of artwork! Techniques are taught using acrylic paint to create a take-home masterpiece ready to hang! Registration required for each class.
Fridays at 6:30 pm, June 15 and August 17
Teams of students will race through the park alongside their Allegheny County Park Ranger guide, trying to find as many waypoints as possible before time runs out! Students will have to answer as many questions as they can correctly at each waypoint to earn points. The team with the most points wins a prize! This is a great teen activity that combines nature, history and exercise. Get your teen team together! Registration required. Everyone will meet at the Dek Hockey Rink Parking Lot in South Park
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
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
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 and August 22
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)
Come celebrate the end of summer with food, games, music, face painting, performers, and more! You’ll get a chance to win cool prizes, get your picture taken with the Library Lion, play outdoor games, dance to great music...and it’s all FREE! No 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.
To receive text updates should baby storytime need to be cancelled, text @bouncingba to 81010
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
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
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
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