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Spring Plant Sale!This fundraiser is sponsored by The Friends of the Baldwin Borough Library
- Plants are supplied by Janoski’s Farm & Greenhouse: Clinton, PA
- All orders must be prepaid and are non-refundable
- Pick-up will be at Baldwin Library on Saturday, May 17, 2014
- Order form and payment must be submitted to the library by Thursday, May 1, 2014
- Please make checks payable to Baldwin Borough Public Library
PATRON APPRECIATION DAYS
Every month we will be celebrating YOU! Stop by the library and enjoy treats and movies on us, as a humble thank you for being so loyal and supportive of our library and the community. Because we wouldn’t be here without YOU, our wonderful users and fans.
Thursday, April 24 – Celebrate National Pretzel Day, with assorted sweet and savory pretzels!
-- 2:00 p.m. - New Release - Catching Fire
-- 6:30 p.m. - Evening Family Movie: – Pirate Fairy
Thursday, May 22 – Celebrate National Strawberry month, so come have some delicious strawberry desserts!
-- 2:00 p.m. - New Release - The Monuments Men
-- 6:30 p.m. - Evening Family Movie: – Nut Job
VEGETABLE GARDENING PROGRAM
Saturday, April 2610:00 AM
Join Master Gardener, Pat Morgan as she gives advice and instruction on growing vegetables. You’ll learn the basics of planning, preparing the soil, selecting plant/seed varieties, tending your plants, troubleshooting problems, harvesting, and putting the garden to bed for the winter.
FREE - You can now register online from our Event Calendar, call 412-885-2255 or email us at baldwin@einetwork.net
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Stripes of All TypesWednesday May 7
6:30 PM
The title chosen for the 2014 Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child program is Stripes of All Types, written and illustrated by Susan Stockdale.
Join us for a family night of “stripes” where we will feature this story, along with songs, crafts and snacks. Each family in attendance will receive a FREE paperback copy of the book to take home!
Please dress in your favorite striped hat, shirt, pants, pajamas, socks…anything at all! All ages are welcome!
FREE - You can now register online from our Event Calendar, call 412-885-2255 or email us at baldwin@einetwork.net
Visit the Children's page for additional programs for Children and Families.
11TH ANNUAL LIBRARY NIGHT @ PNC PARK
Come support the local libraries with a fun-filled night @ PNC Park!Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Pirates vs. Dodgers
7:05pm
Deadline to order your tickets is Friday June 20, 2014. Click here for more information and to download a ticket order form.
USED BOOKS, BAKED GOODS & MORE NEEDED!
Spring Book Sale
The library is requesting the following items for the May sale.
- Please bring in your used books, puzzles, games, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and magazines during regular library operating hours.
- Baked goods are also needed for the BAKE SALE and can be dropped off at the library on Monday, May 19 or Tuesday, May 20.
- Like to Help? Please call the library at 412-885-2255 if you would like to help with the set up on Monday, May 19 or with the sale.
The SPRING BOOK SALE will be in the main lobby of the Wallace Building, 41 Macek Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15227.
Times:
- TUESDAY, MAY 20 / 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM [Bake Sale Day]
- WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY, MAY 21 & 22 / 10 AM - 8 PM
- FRIDAY, MAY 23 / 10 AM - 12 PM
WHAT'S THIS? SOMETHING NEW?
hoopla!Hoopla offers free video (movies and TV) and music content to patrons throughout Allegheny County.
Anyone with a valid library card will be able to borrow up to eight items per month. Video content can be borrowed for three days. Music content can be borrowed for seven days. All titles are always available – no holds, no waiting!
You can stream video and music content through all major browsers and/or the Hoopla app for iOS (Apple) or Android devices. Within the apps you also have the option to download content to enjoy when you don’t have Internet connectivity.
View or Download a FAQs brochure. Sign up today and start enjoying your favorites!
NEW Library Hours!
The library is now open on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.All other hours remain the same. Stop in!
Would you like to receive library programming and event announcements by email? Sign up for our monthly email blast and hear about all the latest library news.
To sign-up call the library at 412-885-2255 or email us at baldwin@einetwork.net
**BBPL will not use your email for anything other than a once a month library announcement. You can opt out of this service at any time.
NEW BOARD MEMBER SOUGHT
Applications are now being taken to fill two recently vacated Board Positions.The Board develops the policies that determine how your Baldwin Library serves the community and is responsible to fundraise.
The funds will provide residents with a library that not only enriches lives with entertaining books, DVD’s, music CD’s, and trips, but also educational programs such as storytimes, Drama Club, the Battle of the Books and more.
Interested?
Call the Baldwin Borough Offices and request an application -- 412-882-9600.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU--
PART 2 -- Join the county-wide conversation about libraries. Public libraries across Allegheny County are having conversations about how we can work together to ensure that libraries remain strong, sustainable community assets. We'd love to hear your feedback. Please complete this online feedback form.
TOTE BAGS
Let's go to the library!We are now selling tote bags at the library.
Stop by the front desk and pick one up to take home all your checked out items.
Great gift idea! Cost $2.00
HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE
Learn more about a new way to get affordable coverage.
- What is the Health Insurance Marketplace?
- How do I get help enrolling in the Marketplace?
- What if I have job-based insurance?
- How can I get coverage at lower costs?
- Request an application by mail, call 1-800-318-2596
Learn about email and how to create an account.
EXAMPLE: Getting Started with YahooMail -- View/Print sign up instruction sheets
WINTER FOOD DRIVE...continues
The library is having an ongoing food drive.Please drop off your canned and other nonperishable goods at the library during open hours.
The Library will deliver all donations to the Food Pantry on behalf of the Baldwin Community.
Thank you!
TRY IT... at the library
Borrow the iPad to enjoy fun and educational games while visiting the Baldwin Library.Try these today:
- Elmo Loves ABCs
- Magic Piano
- Angry Birds
- And More!
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