Join Bayne Library this summer for All Together Now – a summer reading adventure. We’ll be hosting programs and events all summer so be sure to check this page for updates!
Summer Reading
Kids
Our Kids Summer Reading is back in person and better than ever. Stop by the library and pick up reading logs to earn raffle tickets and prizes between 6/10/23-8/12/23. Be sure to stop by for our kick-off, Saturday, 6/10/23 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a free book, bubbles, chalk, art, cookies, and outdoor fun.
Teen
If you are between the ages of 10-18, you can earn a raffle ticket for each book you read! Just sign up between 6/10/23-8/12/23 and you’ll be on your way to one of our great raffle prizes!
Adult
Adults deserve rewards for summer reading too! Sign up between 6/10/23-8/12/23 to earn raffle tickets for each book read. You can then enter them in drawings for some amazing gift cards to some awesome Bellevue businesses!
Tuesday Toddler Time
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 10:30 for Tuesday Toddler Time! Perfect for ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver, we will read stories, sing, dance, clap, play instruments, and make crafts together. Stay and play afterwards!
Try-It Tuesday
Join us every Tuesday for “Try-It Tuesday”! Intended for grades K-6, these 1 hour programs will introduce you to a new skill. Programs will take place outside as weather permits.
- 6/13/23, 1:00 p.m.: Yoga with Natalie
- 6/20/23, 1:00 p.m.: Allegheny County Parks: Skins and Skulls
- 6/27/23, 2:00 p.m.: The Pittsburgh Zoo’s Zoomobile
- 7/11/23, 1:30 p.m.: Art with Art Imagined
- 7/18/23, 1:00 p.m.: The Center for Creative Reuse
- 7/25/23, 2:30p.m.: Humane Animal Rescue – Animal Behavior & Body Language
- 8/1/23, 1:00 p.m.: Mad Science: Sonic Sounds
- 8/8/23, 1:00 p.m.: Dance with JP Gallery
Baby Lapsit
A story time for our littlest friends on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Babies up to 18 months will enjoy stories, songs, and bounces.
Comix Club
Join local comix creator Victor Santiago every Wednesday from 1-2 PM and make some comix! Registration is required, but walk-ups will be permitted as space allows. This program is limited to rising first graders on up. Register here: https://forms.gle/DcAecYUpetaA16eaA
Pre-School Storytime
A story-time and activity geared towards our pre-school aged friends (3-5) with an adult caregiver every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
STEAM Club:
Our friends in grades K-6 can join us on Thursdays from 2-3 to explore STEAM concepts! LEGOs, technology/coding, art – the possibilities are endless!
Five & Under Friday
Join us every Friday at 10:30 to play with our toys! Please watch our social media for any pop-up sensory and/or music play times on Fridays this summer.
