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September is LOVE YOUR LIBRARY MONTH.

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Through the generous support of the Jack Buncher Foundation, all donations of up to $500 made to the Baldwin Borough Public Library throughout the month of September will be matched! Baldwin Library will receive part of a $125,000 match pool to support our educational programming, technology classes and literacy outreach. Libraries transform. We are destinations for discovery and enrichment. We love our communities. We love supporting our community. Now is the perfect time to support your library and really make your gift count.

Fall Book & Bake Sale

Tuesday, Nov. 8: 8 am - 8 pm Wednesday, Nov. 9: 10 am - 8 pm Thursday, Nov. 10: 10 am - 8 pm

Friday, Nov. 11: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday, Nov. 12: 10 am - 12 pm

Senior Financial Literacy Monday, Sept. 12 @ 10 am Join us for a seminar with Ryan Moad from New York Life Insurance Company to discuss what is different about retirement today. Topics include: the current retirement environment, climbing your financial mountain, risks in retirement and more.

Registration required. Space is limited.

Registration required for all classes. For a full description of classes visit our website or call the library.

SEPTEMBER Computer Basics

Tuesday, Sept. 6 @ 2 pm OR Tuesday, Sept. 6 @ 6:30 pm

Introduction to the Internet & Email Monday, Sept. 12 @ 6:30 pm OR Tuesday, Sept. 13 @ 2 pm

Introduction to Microsoft Word

Monday, Sept. 19 @ 2 pm OR Thursday, Sept. 22 @ 6:30 pm

Introduction to Microsoft Excel Tuesday, Sept. 27 @ 2 pm OR Thursday, Sept. 29 @ 6:30 pm

For a listing of ALL of our programs,

please visit our website. ADULT FEATURED PROGRAMS

Please join us for this five-week series with films and refreshments that will take us around the world. Bring your friends! No registration required. Tuesdays @ 7 pm:

Meet the Author Event Death by Cyanide: The Murder of Dr. Autumn Klein by Paula Reed Ward Friday, Oct. 7 @ 7 pm Based on the famous Pittsburgh murder investigation and trial, Paula will take you on a journey through the poisoning and the medical staff’s heroic measures to save Klein’s life, to the investigation and the drama in the courtroom.

Free Technology Help

OCTOBER Intermediate Microsoft Word

Monday, Oct. 3 @ 6:30 pm OR Tuesday, Oct. 4 @ 2 pm

Intermediate Microsoft Excel Tuesday, Oct. 11 @ 2 pm OR Thursday, Oct. 13 @ 6:30 pm

Intermediate Internet Monday, Oct. 17 @ 6:30 pm OR Tuesday, Oct. 18 @ 2 pm

Introduction to PowerPoint Tuesday, Nov. 1 @ 2 pm OR Tuesday, Nov. 1 @ 6:30 pm

Saving & Organizing Your Digital Photos Monday, Nov. 7 @ 6:30 pm Wednesday, Nov. 9 @ 2 pm

Saving & Organizing Your Files Tuesday, Nov. 15 @ 6:30 pm OR Wednesday, Nov. 16 @ 2 pm

NOVEMBER

Remembering the Titanic:

Cumberland, MD

Saturday, Oct. 29 Cost: $118 per person

Register with full payment by Sept. 23

Highlights include:

Tour of the Gordon-Roberts House.

Lunch at the Cumberland Country Club with food served on the Titanic.

Unsinkable Molly Brown will regale tales of her life.

Driving tour of Cumberland and more!

Festival of Lights Christmas

Day Trip: Oglebay, WV

Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $86 per person

Register with full payment by Oct. 26.

Highlights include:

Early dinner served at Wilson Lodge.

See the Glass Museum & Artisan Center.

Visit the Mansion Museum & see the Winter Fantasy Laser Show.

See millions of lights on 300 acres!

Brush Buddies | Friday, Sept. 16 @ 7 pm

Join us as we host our popular paint night at the library. Receive professional instruction and take a piece of art home that you create on canvas. Registration required at the library. Cost: $25. Make checks payable to Elaine Bergstrom.

Sept. 20: Megafalls of Iguacu

Sept. 27: Waikiki in the Wake of Dreams

Oct. 4: Ecuador: The Royal Tour

Oct. 11: Olympic & Northern Cascades

Oct. 18: History of Pittsburgh in 17 Objects

Introductory Yoga with Karyna: Thursdays, Oct. 6 & Oct. 20 @ 7 pm A flowing class aimed to increase strength & flexibility. Modifications will be given to meet the needs of all students. Beginners welcome! Please dress comfortably and if you have one, please bring a yoga mat. (It is not required though!)

Cost: $5 per person. Registration required.

Paula has been a reporter for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette since 2003. Registration required. Books will be available for purchase after the talk. Refreshments will be provided.

Through the Lens with Meryl Streep Are you a fan of Meryl Streep? We will feature this versatile actress in four films. No registration required. Tuesdays @ 2 pm:

Nov. 8: Heartburn

Nov. 15: Sophie’s Choice

Nov. 22: Julie and Julia

Nov. 29: The Devil Wears Prada

Fall Travel Series Learn to Knit & Crochet

Join Emily for beginning classes on knitting & crocheting. All classes are free, but you will need some materials, which are listed on our website. Registration required for all classes.

Arm Knitting: Monday, Sept. 26 @ 6:30 pm

Christmas Tree Ornament: Saturday, Oct. 22 @ 11 am

Intro to Knitting & Crochet: Saturday,

Nov. 19 @ 2 pm

Available storytimes @ 10:30 am: No registration required.

Bouncing Babies & Books: Tuesdays | Tales for 2s & 3s: Thursdays

Grant Awarded: We are pleased to announce that Ms. Dolores has been

selected as one of 63 educators from across the country who was awarded the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation mini-grant. In conjunction with the grant, the library will host a number of programs, including a Holiday Art Show.

Keats Kids Art Nights & Holiday Art Show | Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm: Sept. 14,

Oct. 5, Nov. 9, Dec. 21 (artwork displayed at holiday art show) Students in grades K-5 will learn new artistic elements over a three-month period and create their interpretation of an artistic representation of a Keats’ story to be presented at a Holiday Art Show in December. Registration required.

Tabletop Group Gaming | Saturdays @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm:

Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Oct. 29 & Nov. 12 Tabletop gaming has never been more popular, and anyone ages 8 and older can enjoy its surge in popularity while learning the strategy behind the games. Arrive when you can, and stay as long as you choose...we provide the games! No registration required.

Creepy Crawly Cafe | Friday, Oct. 21 @ 6:30 pm

A menu of drinks, appetizers, a main entree and dessert await your family at the Creepy Crawly Cafe, all revolving around foods that sound gross (but taste great)! Registration required & $5 refundable deposit to secure reservation.

Halloween Storywalk | Friday, Oct. 28 @ 7 pm Come dressed in costume for our Halloween storywalk! Meet favorite characters at four different storywalk stations where kids will hear a story, participate in an activity and collect goodies at each station! Registration required.

Secret Life of Pets Party Friday, Dec. 2 @ 6:30 pm (crafts & activities); 7:15 pm (movie) Join Max, Duke and other characters from the movie The Secret Life of Pets as we celebrate the movie’s DVD release! We’ll have crafts, games, stories and giveaways, followed by a movie showing! Registration required.

Family Gingerbread House Night | Wednesday, Dec. 14

@ 6:30 pm Enjoy a night of building, creating and decorating your own holiday gingerbread house. Please bring one can of icing and one bag of candy to share. We will provide cartons, graham crackers, holiday music and hot chocolate! Registration required.

How Santa Got His Christmas Tree Holiday Party Saturday, Dec. 17 @ 10:30 am Our teen drama club will present How Santa Got His Christmas Tree, followed by a holiday sing along, cookies and a visit from the guy in the jolly red suit! Registration required.

FAMILY PROGRAMS

For a listing of ALL of our programs,

please visit our website. KIDS & TEEN FEATURED PROGRAMS

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Family Craft Me A Story:

Thursdays @ 6:30 pm:

See our website for dates

Captain America 3: Civil War Movie Night Friday, Sept. 23 @ 6:30 - 9:30 pm Celebrate the DVD release! Activities, giveaways and snacks! Registration required.

Pokémon Go Teen Night Friday, Nov. 11 @ 6:30 pm Yes, our library is a Pokéstop! Come and catch ‘em all with our Pokémon Safari challenge, test your Pokémon skills with Pictionary battles and more! Registration required.

Pizza and Pages Friday, Dec. 9 @ 6:30 pm Relax, hang out with friends, read, play games, learn about the latest in teen books, share what you love; while pizza tasting and enjoying our holiday caramel apple bar. Registration required.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Preschool Story Explorers: Fridays

Smart Start Baby Art | Mondays @ 10:30 am: Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 & Dec. 12

Babies ages birth-18 months can explore, create, hear stories and participate in activities to help them learn and grow. Activities include texture blocks, discovery bottles, tummy time paintings, footprint art and more! No registration required.

Baldwin Kids Coding Club | Saturdays @ 1 pm: Sept .17 & 24; Oct. 1 & 8

Students in grades 4 and 5 can have fun while learning how to make their own online games - beginners welcome! Club members will use on & off-screen activities to learn the basics of computer programming. Registration required & must attend all 4 weeks.

AARP Safe Driving Refresher Course: 4-hour course Wednesday, Oct. 19 @ 8:45 am-1 pm This one-day course is available for those age 50 and older. This is a refresher course and you have had to taken an 8-hour course within the past 3 years. Please check with your insurance company about discounts. Registration required & space is limited. Cost: $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members.

FREE One-On-One Tech Help Contact Pam to set-up a one-on-one appointment to get all of your questions answered. Schedule your appointment today: 412-885-2255 or calfop@einetwork.net

Join one of our book clubs today! We have two book clubs: Anything Book Club (we read anything!) & Mystery Lovers’ Book Club. See our website for upcoming dates & books!

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