CHILDREN
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READING PROGRAMS
Accelerated Reader Lists
Note To Parents: reading lists for each school are different
- McAnnulty Elementery School
- Paynter Elementery School - [The Paynter PTA provides prizes and support for the AR program at this school.]
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.
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2012
Get Ready and Register between March 1 - April 20!
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This annual program celebrates the joy of reading for National Children’s Book Week - May 7 - 13
Junior Division Teams (grades 4-5) and
Senior Division Teams are invited to
form a team, of five, to compete in a battle against
other teams from the Baldwin/Whitehall area.
For more information and to register, please visit the Baldwin or Whitehall library between the dates of March 1st - April 20th. The Battle will be held in May. The exact date & location TBD.
Children's Choice Awards
The Voting Begins for the 2012 Allegheny County Children’s Choice Awards!
The Allegheny County Children’s Choice Awards (CCA) is a second-year initiative to empower children to read for fun beyond school requirements. Students in Grades 4-7 are asked to read as many titles as possible (at least three) and to cast their vote on the web site rcsclubhouse.org from April 1 - 30, 2012.
So come to the library to check out and read some of the best books of 2011, then vote for your favorite!
2012 Nominees:
- Darth Paper Strikes Back: An Origami Yoda Book by Tom Angleberger
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney
- The Emerald Atlas, Book One by John Stephens
- Heroes of Olympus, Book Two: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
- Middle School, the Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson
- The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall
- A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
- Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
[This program is sponsored by the Allegheny County Library Association and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.]
STORYTIME
| STORYTIME FOR AGES | |
| BABY LAPSIT Age: 0 - 24 months |
The Baby Lapsit program offers children between 0 and 24 months and their caregivers a chance to share time together at the library. During the 20-30 minute programs, babies and their grownups will be exposed to language, books, and playful activities in a positive and supportive atmosphere. |
| TODDLER Age: 2 -3 years |
Toddlers are fun and filled with curiosity. Help your little one develop a lifelong
love of books and reading by visiting the library for this specially designed program for
toddlers and their caregivers. We will share stories, movement, songs, and a craft. Thursdays from 11:30 - 12:00 PM February 2, 9, 16, 23 |
| PRESCHOOL Age: 3+ years |
Please join us for stories, songs and crafts! Fridays from 10:00-10:45 AM February 3, 10, 17, 24 |
PROGRAMS
Come one, come all to FAMILY FUN TIME!
(Children should be accompanied by an adult) Register for the following program by calling 412-885-2255.
- Leprechauns and Lucky Charms -
Wednesday, March 14 / 6:30 - 7:30 PM - Join us at the St. Patrick’s Day Party to enjoy stories, music, crafts, and snacks.
Please Register by Wednesday 3/7/12.
- Wonders of Wildlife with Live Zoo Animals -
Monday, April 2 / 6:30 - 7:30 PM - The Pittsburgh Zoomobile will visit BBPL with a gentle introduction to the wonderful world of wild animals. Please Register by Monday 3/26/12.
- That Guy with the Birds -
Monday, April 23 / 6:30 - 7:30 PM - This entertaining and educational “feathered-friend” program is sure to amaze and delight the entire family.
Don’t forget the camera. Please Register by Monday 4/16/12.
- Dino-mite Dinosaurs - Monday, May 14 / 6:30 - 7:30 PM - Discover the world of dinosaurs with experts from the Carnegie Museum. Please Register by Monday 5/7/12.
Wii GAMES - Available
Start having some fun!
Wii games are now part of a Special Collection at the library. They can be checked out for one week and must be returned directly to the Baldwin Library.
To view our list of games:- Enter "Wii" in the KEYWORD search block in the Catalog
- Select "Baldwin Library" in the Look in the following Location block
- Click Search
Other restrictions apply. Please contact the library for more information at 412-885-2255.