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Youth Services Program Page

Explore our seasonal offerings and find engaging programs for every stage, from infants and toddlers to tweens and teens.

Program Pages

 

Play Area

PLAY-Play space materials change every few months for new experiences.
GROW-Have fun and engage with your child. These are teachable moments.
READ– Take time to share a story and read with your child.
Snacks– Due to food allergies and cleanliness, no snacks are allowed.
Supervision– Parental supervision is required. You are responsible for their safety and comfort. Please do not leave your child unattended.
Clean Up– Assist your child in putting play area materials away. Please put items in the yucky bucket for sanitation. Stop by the desk the to get a free sticker for cleaning up!
Make New Friends– The play area is open to all and can not be reserved for private use.
The Play Area 30 minutes before we close for extra clean up and sanitation.

 

Inquire Within

BBPL is proud to be and Inquire Within Library. Inquire Within is an exciting collaboration between WQED and neighborhood libraries. We are grateful to PBS Kids for the resources they provide which help kids between the ages of 3 and 11 learn new reading, math, and technology skills and battle the summer slump! Visit us today to learn more about these resources or to check out one of our many PBS items.  We have books, movies, cds, and playpads, all starring your favorite PBS characters. www.pbskids.org

 

Family Place Libraries

Family Place Libraries is a network of children’s librarians nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families. The Family Place Libraries network currently includes more than 250 sites in 25 states and continues to grow.  Family Place Libraries are committed to engaging kids in play is a crucial part of how kids learn how to communicate, cooperate, and think creatively.   We invite you to come and explore our play space.  We have blocks, puzzles, puppets, dress up clothes and more! www.familyplacelibraries.org

 

BP Kids YouTube

Book trailers created by our BP staff HERE.

You can find all of BPPL shows HERE.

 

Parent TV

BBPL is proud to offer ParentTV. ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand parenting videos and courses with content designed to support those who care for children. Think Netflix, but for parenting resources and education. Visit ParentTV

 

Custom Book Bins

We will make up a trip kit with books, cd’s, and/or puppets geared to your children’s ages and interests.

Custom Book Bin Request Form 

Custom Book Bin Request Form Printable.

Children's department
LETTERS TO NEIGHBORS

Monday, October 12 | 6:30pm

LETTERS TO NEIGHBORS

Did you every wish for a pen pal? Now’s your chance to connect with a neighbor and exchange letters every month! We’ll pair you with a senior adult pen pal from Bethel Park’s Lifespan group and each month will hold new ideas and activities. After three exchanges, we’ll meet our…
NEW MOVIE RELEASE TUESDAYS

Tuesday, October 13 | 10:15am

NEW MOVIE RELEASE TUESDAYS

Adult Program Room, Bethel Park Public Library

We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10:15 a.m. in the Adult Program Room.  Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now!Please call for movie titles at 412.835.2207 (movies subject to change).
TALES FOR TOTS

Tuesday, October 13 | 10:30am

TALES FOR TOTS

Youth Program Room, Bethel Park Public Library

Toddle on over for a terrific Tuesday! Stories, songs, rhymes, and more comprise this thirty-minute early literacy class. An activity will follow each class and relate to the theme of the day. For ages 2-3 with a caregiver. No registration required.