IN Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall Spring 2020 | Page 54

NEW AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY Every 3rd Thursday of the month, a representative from the office of State Senator Jim Brewster will be available from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM to answer any questions you may have about food stamps, rent rebate, ConnectCards, financial aid, and more! No appointments are necessary, as this is a free walk-in service. Come and get your questions answered! SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SPRING Get more info and register at www.brentwoodpubliclibrary.org. AARP Driver’s Safety Course (Full Course) – Thursday, May 14th & 15th, 9 AM-1 PM PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Register starting April 13th. Payment must be made at time of registration. Poetry Reading by Ed Bonner – Monday, April 13th, from 6:30-8:00 PM An evening of poetry with Ed Bonner, a Western PA resident. He has been published in several magazines and a book by North American Hunting Club. Collected works include “Just One Kiss” and “Through the Eyes of a Lost Boy”. His latest, “Purple Dawn” examines themes of romance, spirituality and nature. Ages 0-18 months – Thursdays at 10:00 AM – Book Babies, a sweet story time with rhymes, songs, books, and more! Ages 18 months-3 years – Thursdays at 11:00 AM – Toddler Tales, an active and interactive story time that includes making a craft and/or free play. Ages 3 -5 years – Tuesdays at 10:45 AM – Let’s Learn! Parents drop off their children for this 45 minute program that’s aimed at readying them for Kindergarten. Family Easter Party – Sunday, March 29, 4:30-6:00 PM A family event perfect for children ages 0-12. Featuring: Story time, Songs, Crafts, Snack, and an Easter Egg Hunt! AARP Driver’s Refresher Course – Friday, April 10th, 9 AM-1 PM Register starting March 2nd. Payment must be made at time of registration. For people who have already taken the full course and need to recertify. Summer Reading Kick-off Party – Friday, June 12th, 6-8 PM A BIG party for children ages 0-17 and their families! Come register for Summer Reading, enjoy a light dinner, play old- timey games (sack races, whipped cream pie eating contests, etc.) on the lawn, and finish with a great big water balloon fight! We’ll have special activities for teens, too. Kick off the summer with fun at your library! REGULAR AND RECURRING PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES Get more info and register at www.brentwoodpubliclibrary.org 52 BRENTWOOD-BALDWIN-WHITEHALL Ages 0-5 years – Mondays at 11:00 AM – Musical Monday, a festive time of singing, doing motions, playing instruments, and dancing. Ages 0-whatever! – One Wednesday evening a month at 6:30 PM – Family Evening Story Times! The whole family can join us for one evening a month for a family story time appropriate for all ages. Seasonally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, crafts, and games.