STAY CONNECTED
SUMMER LIBRARY HOURS
June 11 - August 18
Monday - Friday hours remain the same. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SUMMER CLOSINGS: May 26-28 | July 4 | September 1-3
COMMUNITY DAY - Saturday, June 2, 2012
Come out for Baldwin’s Community Day at the Municipal building. Stop by the library’s duck pond and game booth to learn more about the 2012 Summer Reading Program.
See you there!
THE BUZZ! - Current news at the library
CHOOSE YOUR BBPL MASCOT!
The library is in search of a new mascot to bring luck and fun to library and community events.
THERE IS STILL TIME... to stop into the library to help us choose a future mascot. Baldwin Borough Public Library will accept donations as votes until the end of May. The mascot with the most donations WINS!
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SUMMER READING
NEW FOR 2012: Questyinz!
(Questyinz is designed specifically for those entering grades K—5)
Remember Summer Reading? Now, try the new Summer GAME!
Questyinz is an online interactive game that engages K—5 students in reading and exploring their own interests. Children can read, write, and complete discovery quests to win badges and points for their avatar. Registration begins June 1st.
To get your game card and more information, visit BBPL.
DREAM BIG - READ @ BBPL!
June 1st - August 10th
BBPL is calling ALL DREAMERS to register for the Summer Reading Program. Readers, of ALL ages, will explore the night this summer at your Public Library.
We have planned many incredible events that will encourage regular library visits
and keep everyone excited about reading during the summer months.
You can join the Summer Reading Program or Questyinz online
beginning June 1st. Be sure to visit the library to confirm you have the most up to date information on this year's SUMMER PROGRAMS and EVENTS.
KICK-OFF PARTY @ BBPL
Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, June 6
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Register for the Summer Reading Club and enjoy stories, music, crafts and ice cream. Plan to come and give us a call to register by Wednesday, May 30th.
STILL MORE...
Own the Night is the 2012 Summer Reading Program just for Teens!
You can register for the Reading Club online beginning June 1st!
Adult Summer Reading Club "Between the Covers"
Register and keep track of your Summer Reading on our website and you may win one of our great weekly prizes.
Summer Reading begins on June 1st and ends on August 10th.
Enjoy a Summer of Reading!
TAKE A LOOK
YOGA EVENINGS @ YOUR LIBRARY!
Tuesday, June 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ashley Greco will be conducting yoga classes for adults each Tuesday in June. You will need a towel or yoga mat & water.
COST: $10.00 per class. Space is limited. Please register by June 4th.
POOL VISITS
Mondays, June 11 - August 6 @ 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Can’t make it to the library? Visit the BBPL Traveling Library @ the Baldwin Borough Swimming Pool!
Sign up for the summer reading program, apply for a library card, return borrowed items, or check out books for children, teens, and adults.
TRAVEL
NEW! - Discover Panama / April 2013
Collette Vacations and the Baldwin Library present this lovely tour of the ‘land between the seas’.
Features include 9 days stay, 15 meals, a Panama
Canal luncheon cruise, Embera Indigenous Village, a Salsa dance lesson, a ride on the Panama Canal
Railway and much more.
Watch for details.
Trains of the Colorado Rockies! - September 15 - 23, 2012
[9 Days - 12 meals: 4 Dinners, 8 Breakfasts]
Join us for a wonderful Collette Vacation to beautiful Colorado. Highlights of the fabulous trip out West include Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Georgetown Loop Railroad,
Grand Junction, Durango & Silverton Railroad, Durango Mesa Verde National Park, which preserves the 1,000 year
culture of the Anasazi Indians, Royal Gorge Railroad and Colorado Springs.
Here you will board the train for a 24 mile ride beneath the highest suspension bridge in the world! Next, embark on Pike’s Peak Cog Railway for an 8.9 mile journey to the top of Pike’s Peak. Your tour will end in Colorado Springs. READ MORE...
Price includes round trip air from Pittsburgh, hotels and 12 meals.
($2,619 pp/double, $2,589 pp/triple, $3,219 single)
ONE DAY TRIP
Valley & Vineyards Day Trip -
Akron and Dover, Ohio
Lenzner Tour & Travel
Next we’ll head to the fascinating Warther’s Museum to view their collection of train carvings, stroll through the Swiss gardens and stop at the button display and knife shops. Please register with full payment by July 6, 2012.
Date: Saturday, August 11
Cost: $94.00
Time: 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
eREADERS TO BORROW
See how they work for you!
The library has a Kindle and Nook that can be checked out for three weeks. Stop in to reserve one today. If you would like a certain book to read on the eReader, please let us know.
NOOK Titles: Dracula by Bram Stoker, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson, Life's a Beach by Claire Cook, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, More Than Friends by Barbara Delinsky
KINDLE Titles: Upon request
TESTING & EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER
Excellent resource for students and adults
The Testing & Education Reference Center is a start-to-finish resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident decisions to shape the rest of your life.
- Over 300 practice tests and courses
- Dozens of ebooks containing valuable study material and practice tests
- Information on over 4,000 accredited schools
- Scholarship search featuring $8 billion in available scholarships
- Resume builder with over 1,000 brainstorming phrases to get you started
- Career modules covering subjects from career change to salary negotiations
- LEARN MORE...
CELEBRATE @ YOUR LIBRARY!
Let us help you celebrate a birthday or any special occasion.
With the assistance of a library professional, you can host a party at the Library based on a theme of your choice. You provide the food and we provide the activities based on themes such as, storytime for children, travel abroad for adults, or a tea party or BINGO for all ages. Library professionals will work with you to create a great event for your guests. Please plan in advance as dates will be limited.
**We will request a minimum donation of $50.00. Donation amount may vary based on group size, library involvement, and other factors. For more information, please call 412-885-2255.
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