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NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Welcome to Paul Hayhurst and Lindsay Pfister who were recently appointed by the Baldwin Borough Council to fill three terms on our Library Board.
They will join Jim Hamel, Kevin Moder, Laverne Oberle, Jesse Posset, and Julia Ray to help lead Baldwin to a new and better facility!Baldwin Library Board Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month and are open to the public.
TRAVEL
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...
SLIDESHOW NIGHT! - Collette Representative Matt D'Eramo will be at the library to present a slideshow of this fantastic trip on TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please join us!
Price includes round trip air from Pittsburgh, hotels and 12 meals.
($2,619 pp/double, $2,589 pp/triple, $3,219 single)
Book by March 15, 2012 and save $100
TECH SEMINAR SERIES
Our new Pitt Partner, Sara Grubb, will be conducting free Saturday seminars that will help us understand today’s ever-changing technology.
- Saturday, Jan. 28: Skyping and Smartphones
Learn how to download Skype, make a Skype call, and a brief intro into smartphones.
- Saturday, Feb. 4: Gizmos and Gadgets
Covers iPods, iPads and iPhones, plus digital camera basics and a look at Kindles and Nooks.
All Seminars run from 11:00 - 1:00 PM. Please register by the Friday before each workshop - call 412-885-2255
TECH THURSDAYS
February 2, 9, 16, 234:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Confused about the fast paced nature of technology? Intern Sara Grubb invites you to bring her your technology questions and problems (no, she cannot fix your computer) on Thursday afternoons in February.
No registration required. Just stop in!
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
READ ACROSS AMERICA
The National Education Association’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading.
During the month of February, children (ages 0-18) are encouraged to check out and read 5 library books. Plan to visit the library for the event form and more information. All participants will be eligible to win a $25 gift card to an area business.
The Purpose of Read Across America: Motivating children to read is an important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong successful readers. Research has shown that motivated children who spend more time reading do better in school.
USED BOOKS & MORE NEEDED!
The library is requesting the following items for the April sale.
Please bring in your used books [between 1-5 years old], puzzles, games, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and magazines during regular library operating hours.
The SPRING BOOK SALE is on Election Day - Tuesday, April 24 from 8 AM - 8 PM in the main lobby of the Wallace Building.
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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