Author: Ellen

Fall/Winter StoryWalk

Even though the pool is closed, our Storywalk is still available! Be sure to check out Extra Yarn and the playground, fitness walk, or the dog park at Memorial Park,

This is the story of little Annabelle, who discovers a box of brightly colored yarn on a cold, dark day in a dull, grey town. So she knits a cozy jumper to keep herself nice and toasty warm and finds, to her surprise, that she still has yarn left over. So she decides to knit her dog a jumper too but, hang on a second, she STILL has extra yarn! Annabelle knits and knits and, soon, she’s blanketed the entire town in a rainbow of color, knitting away the dreary iciness that grips it. Her prodigious status spreads far and wide. It doesn’t take long for the evil Archduke to set his beady eyes upon Annabelle’s magical box of yarn but, little does he know, you have to have a little bit of magic inside your heart for it to work…

Learn more about StoryWalks and get some ideas for additional activities.

Classics Book Club

Join us October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. when we discuss Dracula by Bram Stoker.

Dracula

Though Bram Stoker did not invent vampires, his novel helped catapult them to iconic stature, spawning a genre of stories and movies that flourishes to this day. A century of imitations has done nothing to diminish the fascination of Stoker’s tale of a suave and chilling monster as he stalks his prey from a crumbling castle in Transylvania’s Carpathian mountains to an insane asylum in England to the bedrooms of his swooning female victims. A classic of Gothic horror, Dracula remains an irresistible entertainment of undying appeal.

Ask at the desk for a copy!

Five and Under Fridays

Join us on Selected Fridays for Five & Under Friday!

Join us in the Conference Room for Five & Under Fridays! Children can explore a variety of toys and engage in social play while caregivers get an opportunity to also socialize.

Five & Under Friday will occur on 10/9, 10/16, & 10/30.

Pre-School Storytime

Join us on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for Preschool Storytime! This program is best for ages 3-6 years and it features, stories, songs, and an activity.

October Schedule:

  • 10/8: Pumpkins
  • 10/15: Fire Safety Week with a visit from the Bellevue Fire Department
    • Bellevue Fire Department may be called to service and not able to attend!
  • 10/22: Squirrels
  • 10/29: Halloween (dress in costume if you’d like!)

Baby Lapsit

Join Ms. Erin every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for stories, songs and socialization for babies 0-24 months old.

October Schedule:

  • 10/7: Pumpkins
  • 10/14: Fire Safety Week
  • 10/21: Squirrels
  • 10/28: Halloween (Dress in costume if you’d like!)

Tuesday Toddler Time

Join us at 10:30 am every Tuesday for Tuesday Toddler Time!

We will read stories, sing, dance and clap our time away. Afterwards, stay and play with friends! A toddler-friendly craft may be introduced. Perfect for ages 1.5-3 years with a caregiver.

October Schedule:

  • 10/6: Pumpkins
  • 10/13: Fire Safety Week
  • 10/20: Squirrels
  • 10/27: Halloween (Dress in costume if you’d like!)

Chat with a Librarian

Thanks to Power Library, we are pleased to offer access to live Chat!

Pennsylvania’s statewide 24/7 live Chat reference service—free to all residents of Pennsylvania—is a quick way to get answers to your questions. Ask your question. A librarian is on hand to chat with you. It’s that easy.

Learn More!

Mah Jhong Club

+ Are you a mah jhong player or would you like to learn how to play? 

+ Join us, Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for Mah Jhong Club! 

+ Email goodmane@baynelibrary.org or call  412-766-7447 to get more information.

Interactive Timeline and Bayne Family Tree

Learn more about the history of Bayne Library and the Bayne family by exploring the interactive Bayne Library Timeline in conjunction with the previously released Bayne Family Tree. Delve into information through newspaper articles, photographs, and documents for a glimpse into an earlier time. What will you discover about the Bayne family and the history of Andrew Bayne Memorial Library?

There’s even more to explore on our website: The Architecture of Bayne Library, Trees of Bayne Park, War Memorials of Bayne Park, and an interactive Map of Bayne Park for self-guided tours of the trees and war memorials.

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