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Happy New Year! Did you know the Baldwin Library has been serving your community for more than 50 years? Since being established in 1964 by Truman Staggers, we have been providing you with family programs, reading clubs, free computers and books. We are proud of our service and have enjoyed being a part of this community for so long, sharing wonderful experiences with you, your children, and your grandchildren.

With the help of our volunteers, we’ve started preserving the library’s photo collection. Seeing the smiles and good times from years gone by has been a real delight, and we thought we would share some with you. 1993

As we begin another year, I just wanted you to know that can access anytime to let us know what you are thinking, the Library is still here to help you in whatever way we what you want or need, or how the library can strengthen can. We want to ensure that you and your family have what and improve our community. Or stop on by and say hi. We you need to live a fulfilled and successful life, just like want to hear how we can make a bigger impact for you and we’ve been doing since year one. your family.

If you have any suggestions or ideas that you think would Sincerely, help the library better serve you, please don’t hesitate to Jenny Worley, Director contact us. We have a new virtual suggestion box that you

Sign up for our monthly eNewsletter. Get the latest library news delivered to your inbox. You can sign up at the bottom of our website or come into the library and we’ll sign you up. For a listing of ALL of our programs, ADULT & TEEN FEATURED PROGRAMS please visit our website.

Free Technology Help Adult Winter Reading Club: Jan. 9 – March 31 Curling up with a good book? Make sure to fill out a slip for each book that you read or listen to. We will draw a prize once a month for the winter season.

Book Inspired Learn to Knit & Crochet Crafts Join Emily for beginning classes on Come make book knitting & crocheting. All classes are free, crafts inspired by but you will need some materials, which Pinterest. All materials will be provided. are listed on our website. Registration Registration required for all classes. For a Registration required for all classes. required for all classes. full description of classes visit our website Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm: or call the library.  Valentine Heart: Monday, Jan. 23 @ 1 pm JANUARY  Book Page Wreath: Feb. 28  Intro to Knitting & Crochet: Computer Basics  Book Page Coasters & Magnets: Saturday, Feb. 18 @ 11 am Monday, Jan. 9 @ 6:30 pm OR March 14 Tuesday, Jan. 10 @ 2 pm  Tunisian Crochet: Tuesday,  No-Sew Book Purse: March 28 March 21 @ 6:30 pm Introduction to Microsoft Word Monday, Jan. 16 @ 2 pm OR 6:30 pm Introduction to Microsoft Excel AARP Tax Aide Free BINGO Friday Tuesday, Jan. 24 @ 2 pm OR 6:30 pm Thursdays @ 10 am – 2 pm: Feb. 9 until Fridays @ 1 pm: Jan. 20, Feb. 17 & FEBRUARY April 13 | Doors open @ 9 am March 17 Tax preparers will electronically prepare Come and join the fun! We play 10 Intermediate Microsoft Word tax forms for free on a first-come, first- games of BINGO and you can win prizes. Monday, Feb. 6 @ 2 pm OR 6:30 pm served basis. Please bring a copy of last Light refreshments will be served. year’s tax forms. No registration required. No registration required. Intermediate Microsoft Excel Tuesday, Feb. 14 @ 2 pm OR 6:30 pm Through the Lens with Barbra Introduction to PowerPoint Monday, Feb. 20 @ 2 pm OR 6:30 pm Follow ’s movie career with four weeks of films. No registration Advanced Microsoft Word required. Tuesdays @ 2 pm: Monday, Feb. 27 @ 2 pm OR 6:30 pm  March 7:  March 14: MARCH  March 21: Advanced Microsoft Excel  March 28: The Mirror Has Two Faces Monday, March 6 @ 2 pm OR 6:30 pm —————————————————— Members of our Anything Book Club met New Release Movie Google Apps Overview with Baldwin High School’s Lit Guild to Wednesdays @ 2 pm: Jan. 18, Feb. 15 & Monday, March 20 @ 2 pm OR 6:30 pm discuss Harry Potter & the Cursed Child. March 15 —————————————————— We have two book clubs: Anything Book Please join us for a recent release and Club & Mystery Lovers’ Book Club. Device Advice Classes: light refreshments. Please check our See our website for upcoming dates & website for upcoming titles. No Did you get a new gadget for the books! New members welcome! registration required. holidays? Want to get an overview of your device? Which Test is Teen Movie Nights These informal classes will focus on Right for Me? Teens in grades 6-12 head to the YOUR questions about your device. Tuesday, Jan. 17 library to enjoy two new movies! You’ll walk away with some tips and tricks @ 6:30 pm Registration required. Fridays @ 6:30 pm: on how to operate your device better! No Should you take the SAT, the ACT or  Jan. 27: Middle School: The Worst registration required. You must bring your both? Huntington Learning Center will Years of My Life device to the class. present a FREE one-hour informational  Feb. 24: Miss Peregrine’s Home for seminar, give an overview of each test Peculiar Children iPad/iPhone: Wednesday, Jan. 11 and answer any questions. This program @ 2 pm; Tuesday, Feb. 7 @ 2 pm is open to any high school student and/or Teen Drama Club any adults. Registration required. Saturdays @ 1 pm: Jan. 21 (auditions), Android Tablet/Phone: Wednesday, Feb. 18, March 18 & April 22 Jan. 25 @ 2 pm; Monday, Feb. 13 Teen Volunteer Opportunities Performance: Saturday, May 6 @ 11 am @ 2 pm Volunteer opportunities for teens in grades Calling all enthusiastic teens (grades 6-12) 6-12 are available for winter and spring. to practice and perform a Spring musical Windows 10 Computer: Tuesday, Jan. Download an application from our website for our families! Scripts should be picked 31 @ 2 pm; Tuesday, Feb. 21 @ 2 pm or contact Ms. Dolores at: up before audition day. Registration [email protected] required. For a listing of ALL of our programs, KIDS FEATURED PROGRAMS please visit our website.

“Chill Out & Read” Winter Reading Club: Jan. 9 – March 31 Stop in the library and pick up a reading record! Every time you read or listen to a book, simply record it by title or tally mark. You will receive a raffle ticket for every 10 books read and become eligible to win prizes that will be raffled at the end of each month!

SMART (Science, Math, & Art) Kids YOUTH PROGRAMS Each month, children in grades K-3 will explore a Science, Math and/or Art topic while having plenty of hands-on learning and fun! Registration required. Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm:  Feb. 1: Food Science  March 1: Airplane Science  May 3: Elephants Can Paint Too

We Sew Love Art We are combining our love for picture books with small, creative sewing projects that kids (grades K-2) can make and take! We will either be using plastic needles or blunt tip needles depending on Smart Start Baby Art | Mondays @ 10:30 am: Jan. 16, Feb. the fabric, and regular sewing needles will be available with 20, March 20 & April 17 parent permission. Registration required. Babies ages birth-18 months can explore, create, hear stories Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm: and participate in activities to help them learn and grow.  Jan. 11: Sock Snowman Activities include texture blocks, discovery bottles, tummy time  Feb. 8: Funny Face Felt Valentine paintings, footprint art and more! No registration required.  March 8: St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Pouch  April 5: Swinging Spring Chick Pokémon Go Night | Friday, March 24 @ 6:30 pm Yes, our library is a Pokéstop! Come STORYTIMES and catch ‘em all with our Pokémon Safari challenge, test your Pokémon No registration required. skills with Pictionary battles, make your Available storytimes @ 10:30 am: own Pokéballs, and challenge your Bouncing Babies & Books: Tuesdays Family Craft Me A friends at the Pokémon theme song lip Tales for 2s & 3s: Thursdays Story: Thursdays sync challenge! For students in Preschool Story Explorers: Fridays @ 6:30 pm: See our Grades 1-5. Registration required. website for dates Battle of the Books: Thursday, May 11 Grades 4-5: Junior Division @ 6:30 pm; Grades 6-7: Senior Division @ 7:30 pm Battle of the Books encourages reading for students from Baldwin, Whitehall and area schools. Students organize teams of up to five students, read from a list of preselected titles and engage in a friendly competition answering questions. Location: TBA | Registration forms and booklists will be available in late January at school libraries, Baldwin or Whitehall libraries and on our website.

FAMILY PROGRAMS Family Games Night | Friday, March 10 @ 6:30 pm The number one benefit of family games One Book, Every Young Child Author Visit! night: family time well spent, as well as Monday, April 3 @ 10 am shared laughs, down time and great We are honored to have been conversation! There will be many games chosen to host children’s book available for ALL ages including Boom author and illustrator Micha Boom Balloon, Draw Something and Archer! Her latest book, Never Have I Ever! Game-playing snacks Daniel Finds a Poem, has will be available! Registration required. been chosen as the 2017 Pennsylvania One Book, Parent/Guardian Internet &Technology Safety Training Every Young Child selection. Wednesday, March 29 @ 6:30 pm Free Internet and Technology Safety Training will be presented by Ms. Archer’s visit is free and open to the public, as well as to A Child’s Place (ACP) staff members. The presentation will focus preschool groups wishing to attend as a field trip. Children in on the potential dangers that are present when using technology attendance will receive a free copy of this book; in addition to and will provide tips for safe use. The use of popular apps (ex. meeting the author, getting their book autographed, and related Instagram, snapchat, etc.), cyberbullying, smartphone safety and activities. Registration required. child abuse awareness will be explored. Registration required.

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