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STRATEGIC PLANNING
You're Invited...
Our strategic plan wants your input!
The Baldwin Library has started a crucial strategic planning process to ensure that it is supporting the needs of the community. This endeavour will chart the growth and progress the library will be committed to making over the next several years. We want to hear your vision and your ideas for the programs and services you would like to see us explore and ways that we can work together to ensure the Library remains a strong, sustainable community asset.
Join the Board of Directors of the Baldwin Borough Library for a conversation about improving library services as a part of the library’s strategic planning process.
BALDWIN LIBRARY COMMUNITY MEETINGS @ THE LIBRARY
Thursday, April 3, 2014 @ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. OR Saturday, April 5, 2014 @ 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Please contact the library with any questions or for more information on these community meetings. RSVP preferred.
If you cannot attend one of these sessions, we still want to hear your feedback. Call 412-885-2255 or email Jenny Worley, Library Director at worleyj@einetwork.net
JUST ADDED
New Storytimes
Bouncing Babies and Books Tuesdays at 10:30 am — March 18 - May 27
This storytime, for ages birth-24 months, will include a book, lots of singing, some musical instruments, and a lot of fun for you and your baby! It’s a great way to spend time with your little one while meeting new caregivers or meeting up with old friends.
Tales for Twos and Threes Thursdays at 10:30 am — March 20 - May 29
A storytime specifically geared for toddlers who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. We will read great stories, sing a lot of songs, and have plenty of music, movement, and fun! Your toddler will love meeting new storytime buddies!
Preschool Alphabet Parade Fridays at 10:30 am — March 21 through May 30
Fun stories, songs, activities, and a craft for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver. We will travel through the alphabet and feature a letter each week. Children are welcome to bring an object to storytime that begins with our weekly featured letter!
No registration required.
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.
Wednesday, March 19 – Celebrate National Oatmeal Cookie Day, with tea and….oatmeal cookies!
-- 2:00 p.m. - New Release - Book Thief
-- 6:30 p.m. - Evening Family Movie: – Frozen
NEW Library Hours!
Beginning April 1, the library will now be open Tuesdays from 10:00-8:00 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--
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.
AARP TAX HELP @ BBPL
THURSDAYS ONLY - February 6 - April 10, 2014
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM [Doors open at 9 a.m.]
Library Program Room
AARP volunteers will give free tax preparation and assistance to low and middle income taxpayers with special attention to those 60 or older.
It will be on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments are available.
AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers who have been certified by the IRS will be offering this service. They will assist with Federal, State of Pennsylvania and Local Tax returns as well as Rent or Property Tax rebates for those eligible.
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAARP TAX AIDE LOCATOR - Find site in your community.
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
INFORMATION SESSION AND ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
Sponsored by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Wednesday, March 12
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
-- Confused about “Obamacare”?
-- Had trouble with the website?
-- Do you buy your own health insurance and would like to find out if you might qualify for tax credits to help pay for it?
Answers to these questions and more will be available right here!
FREE - Registration is required.
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!
WINTER READING PROGRAM for Everyone
Just the thing to keep
you warm during
the cold winter months.The program is for adults, teens, and children. Throughout December, January, and February, complete an entry form every time you read a book. Each month, the entries will be eligible for our drawing of special prizes.
Go ahead and enter as many times as you want…all winter long!
Look for our display in the library.
DOWNLOAD instructions and entry forms.
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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