CHILDREN’S EVENTS:
Helping Your Child Through School, 7:00 PM, Tuesday Dec 1
Please join child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Alan Clark for this presentation sure to be of interest to all parents.
Holidays Around the World, 6:30 PM, Thursday Dec 3
Bring your family and friends to the library to share stories, songs, and treats that celebrate holidays around the world! Enjoy a winter puppet show, too! For children ages 3 and up and their families.
Holiday for the Birds, 9:30 AM, Saturday Dec 5
Kids! Join the Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy and make some tasty treats for our feathered friends. RSVP @ 412-341-7307.
ADULT EVENTS:
Green Buildings and Cradle to Grave Design, 7:00 PM, Wednesday Dec 2
Join Melissa Bilec, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Speaker, Assistant Director, Education and Outreach - Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, Co-Director, Center for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure, University of Pittsburgh , for this BE GREEN presentation.
Book Cellar Anniversary Celebration, 6:00 PM, Thursday Dec 3
Celebrate the one year anniversary of The Book Cellar with Glögg and gourmet snacks supplied by the Fine Palate!
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Family Sing-Along, 2:00 PM Friday Nov 27, News Release
NOTICE: Library Closes @ 5pm on Wednesday, November 25 and all day, Thursday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Holiday.
SPECIAL EVENT:
Family Sing-Along, 2:00 PM Friday Nov 27
Margaret Hooton and her brother Bob Barnett will be presenting their annual day after Thanksgiving Family Music Program.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS:
Saturday Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group, 3:00 PM Saturday Nov 28
The selection for this month is Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely.
SPECIAL EVENT:
Family Sing-Along, 2:00 PM Friday Nov 27
Margaret Hooton and her brother Bob Barnett will be presenting their annual day after Thanksgiving Family Music Program.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS:
Saturday Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group, 3:00 PM Saturday Nov 28
The selection for this month is Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Evening Book Group: Book to Film, 7 pm, Monday, November 16 (News Release)
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Evening Book Group: Book to Film, 7:00 PM Monday Nov 16:
Join the Evening Book Group to discuss the book No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. On Monday, December 14, Elaine Wertheim will show and lead the discussion of the film No Country for Old Men directed by the Coen Brothers.
Mystery Readers Book Club, 7:00 PM Tuesday Nov 17
This month's selection is The Cove by Catherine Coulter.
TEEN EVENTS:
Otaku - Lebo 3:15 PM, Thursday Nov 19
Otaku is a Japanese pejorative term used to refer to a variety of geeks or nerds obsessed with computers, or anime and manga. In the United States, however, Otaku refers to ardent fans of anime, manga and J-pop culture. Ages 11 - 21 welcome.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS:
Girls' Night Out 7:00 PM Wednesday Nov 18
A book discussion group for girls ages 10 - 13 and their mothers. Ask at the children's desk for the selection for this month.
Just For Guys Book Discussion Group, 7:00 PM Wednesday Nov 18
For boys ages 10 - 13 and their dads (or other caring male adults.) Come read, learn, laugh, and talk about books together. Ask for the current selection in the children's library.
SENIOR EVENTS:
Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society, 1:00 PM Monday Nov 16
Join others in discussing family history as well as picking up tips on research.
Bring present problems and recent successes. New members welcome!
PALS Book Club, 10:00 AM Friday Nov 20
This month's selection is 1776 by David McCullough.
Evening Book Group: Book to Film, 7:00 PM Monday Nov 16:
Join the Evening Book Group to discuss the book No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. On Monday, December 14, Elaine Wertheim will show and lead the discussion of the film No Country for Old Men directed by the Coen Brothers.
Mystery Readers Book Club, 7:00 PM Tuesday Nov 17
This month's selection is The Cove by Catherine Coulter.
TEEN EVENTS:
Otaku - Lebo 3:15 PM, Thursday Nov 19
Otaku is a Japanese pejorative term used to refer to a variety of geeks or nerds obsessed with computers, or anime and manga. In the United States, however, Otaku refers to ardent fans of anime, manga and J-pop culture. Ages 11 - 21 welcome.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS:
Girls' Night Out 7:00 PM Wednesday Nov 18
A book discussion group for girls ages 10 - 13 and their mothers. Ask at the children's desk for the selection for this month.
Just For Guys Book Discussion Group, 7:00 PM Wednesday Nov 18
For boys ages 10 - 13 and their dads (or other caring male adults.) Come read, learn, laugh, and talk about books together. Ask for the current selection in the children's library.
SENIOR EVENTS:
Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society, 1:00 PM Monday Nov 16
Join others in discussing family history as well as picking up tips on research.
Bring present problems and recent successes. New members welcome!
PALS Book Club, 10:00 AM Friday Nov 20
This month's selection is 1776 by David McCullough.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Be A Player Gaming Group--Steelers Tailgate! 3:15 pm, Monday, November 9
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Intro to Health and Wellness, 7:00 PM Monday Nov 9
Join Eleanor Haddad for an overview of health and wellness that compares some modern diets with traditional dietary theories, and some basis changes that can be made to set the course for how we look at good health.
Eleanor Haddad is a holistic health counselor. She has been actively pursuing healthy living for much of the past 20 years. As her three children grew up and began leaving the nest, she realized that the same drive and determination to take care of her family and herself had transitioned into a desire to encourage and enable others to do the same.
Ms. Haddad received her training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She was recently certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Her services include workshops on nutrition; cooking classes; and health and nutrition coaching for individuals and families. Registration required.
Stress Workshop, 6:30 PM Thursday Nov 5
Stress Workshop with Yoga instructor Richard Gartner and Pitt researcher Layla Banihashemi.
TEEN EVENTS:
Be A Player Gaming Group -- STEELERS TAILGATE! 3:15 PM Monday Nov 9
Middle and high school gamers and their friends are welcome to join the Steeler Nation celebration with hot dogs and snacks. Our monthly gaming group meets every 2nd MONDAY for middle and high school students interested in any type of gaming--online, computer, card, board, parlor and puzzles TODAY'S GATHERING WILL BE OUTSIDE RAIN OR SHINE!
College Workshop, Getting into Your First Choice, 7:00 PM Tuesday Nov 10
This workshop is designed to show students and parents what college admissions officers expect from applicants' high school experiences. Topics covered include a variety of admissions policies and the key factors used by admissions officers when deciding who to accept. Call 1-800-KAP-TEST to register.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS:
ABCs--Art, Books, & Crafts, 6:30 PM Tuesday Nov 10
Join us for a quick story and art activity in this new program!. Hear Gobble-Gobble Crash by Julie Steigemeyer and make an apple turkey! For children ages 3-8 and their families.
Spanish Lessons for Kids, 11:00 AM Saturday Nov 14 & 21
Have fun exploring the Spanish speaking world with Alice Sande Spataro and learn basic Spanish words. For children of all ages.
SENIOR EVENTS:
Movies for Seniors 2:00 PM Saturday Nov 14
This month's selection is After Life. In Kore-eda's thought-provoking vision, the newly deceased find themselves in a way station somewhere between Heaven and Earth. With the help of dedicated caseworkers, each soul is given three days to choose one cherished memory for their life that they will relive for eternity. As the film reveals, recognizing happiness and finding a life's worth of meaning in a single event is no simple task. In Japanese with English subtitles. 118 min.
Intro to Health and Wellness, 7:00 PM Monday Nov 9
Join Eleanor Haddad for an overview of health and wellness that compares some modern diets with traditional dietary theories, and some basis changes that can be made to set the course for how we look at good health.
Eleanor Haddad is a holistic health counselor. She has been actively pursuing healthy living for much of the past 20 years. As her three children grew up and began leaving the nest, she realized that the same drive and determination to take care of her family and herself had transitioned into a desire to encourage and enable others to do the same.
Ms. Haddad received her training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She was recently certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Her services include workshops on nutrition; cooking classes; and health and nutrition coaching for individuals and families. Registration required.
Stress Workshop, 6:30 PM Thursday Nov 5
Stress Workshop with Yoga instructor Richard Gartner and Pitt researcher Layla Banihashemi.
TEEN EVENTS:
Be A Player Gaming Group -- STEELERS TAILGATE! 3:15 PM Monday Nov 9
Middle and high school gamers and their friends are welcome to join the Steeler Nation celebration with hot dogs and snacks. Our monthly gaming group meets every 2nd MONDAY for middle and high school students interested in any type of gaming--online, computer, card, board, parlor and puzzles TODAY'S GATHERING WILL BE OUTSIDE RAIN OR SHINE!
College Workshop, Getting into Your First Choice, 7:00 PM Tuesday Nov 10
This workshop is designed to show students and parents what college admissions officers expect from applicants' high school experiences. Topics covered include a variety of admissions policies and the key factors used by admissions officers when deciding who to accept. Call 1-800-KAP-TEST to register.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS:
ABCs--Art, Books, & Crafts, 6:30 PM Tuesday Nov 10
Join us for a quick story and art activity in this new program!. Hear Gobble-Gobble Crash by Julie Steigemeyer and make an apple turkey! For children ages 3-8 and their families.
Spanish Lessons for Kids, 11:00 AM Saturday Nov 14 & 21
Have fun exploring the Spanish speaking world with Alice Sande Spataro and learn basic Spanish words. For children of all ages.
SENIOR EVENTS:
Movies for Seniors 2:00 PM Saturday Nov 14
This month's selection is After Life. In Kore-eda's thought-provoking vision, the newly deceased find themselves in a way station somewhere between Heaven and Earth. With the help of dedicated caseworkers, each soul is given three days to choose one cherished memory for their life that they will relive for eternity. As the film reveals, recognizing happiness and finding a life's worth of meaning in a single event is no simple task. In Japanese with English subtitles. 118 min.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Discover Benjamin Franklin, a 5-week series beginning 10 am, Friday, November 6 (News Release)
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Discover Benjamin Franklin, Begins 10:00 AM, Friday Nov 6
Join Dr. Cleon Cornes as he leads this 5-week Discovery series, Discover Benjamin Franklin: His Life and His Work.
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Help those in need by dropping off new socks from October 1-31 at Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon, 7:30 PM Wednesday Nov 4
The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon presents An Evening with Members of the 8th Regiment of the Continental Line: A Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Group. In cooperation with the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat, 1:00 PM, Saturday Nov 7
Join us for the 3rd in a series of workshops on creating your Backyard Wildlife Habitat. The Gardeners of Gardenalia are dedicated to building sustainable systems in our natural environment and community. They are trained gardeners and designers specializing in developing, restoring and renovating gardens and landscapes. Topics are: soils and prepping the site; how to use plants that work in harmony with wildlife and the conditions of the space; how to create an ecosystem in the backyard that will be self-sustainable; sustainable practices and organic pest management.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS:
Kids' Adventure Book Club, 7:00 PM, Wednesday Nov 4
A book club exclusively for kids in Grades 2-4!
Pre-School and Day Care Fair, 6:00 PM, Thursday Nov 5
An opportunity for parents to network with other parents and to meet representatives from local nursery school, pre-school, and daycare facilities.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS:
American History Book Discussion Group, 9:30 AM, Thursday Nov 5, 19, & Dec 3
The current selection is Post War by Tony Judt.
Discover Benjamin Franklin, Begins 10:00 AM, Friday Nov 6
Join Dr. Cleon Cornes as he leads this 5-week Discovery series, Discover Benjamin Franklin: His Life and His Work.
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Help those in need by dropping off new socks from October 1-31 at Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon, 7:30 PM Wednesday Nov 4
The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon presents An Evening with Members of the 8th Regiment of the Continental Line: A Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Group. In cooperation with the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat, 1:00 PM, Saturday Nov 7
Join us for the 3rd in a series of workshops on creating your Backyard Wildlife Habitat. The Gardeners of Gardenalia are dedicated to building sustainable systems in our natural environment and community. They are trained gardeners and designers specializing in developing, restoring and renovating gardens and landscapes. Topics are: soils and prepping the site; how to use plants that work in harmony with wildlife and the conditions of the space; how to create an ecosystem in the backyard that will be self-sustainable; sustainable practices and organic pest management.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS:
Kids' Adventure Book Club, 7:00 PM, Wednesday Nov 4
A book club exclusively for kids in Grades 2-4!
Pre-School and Day Care Fair, 6:00 PM, Thursday Nov 5
An opportunity for parents to network with other parents and to meet representatives from local nursery school, pre-school, and daycare facilities.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS:
American History Book Discussion Group, 9:30 AM, Thursday Nov 5, 19, & Dec 3
The current selection is Post War by Tony Judt.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Ask an Organizer, 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 29 (News Release)
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Ask An Organizer, 7:00 PM, Thursday Oct 29
A panel of professional organizers from the National Association of Professional Organizers Pittsburgh Chapter will be available to answer your questions about getting organized for the holidays and life in general. Registration required.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center 9:30 AM Friday Oct 30
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center is pleased to offer the following the following workshop in partnership with the Mt. Lebanon Public Library: Strategic Planning with Matt Dooley. Register at 412-281-7143.
Do It Yourself, 10:00 AM, Saturday Oct 31
Gary Crouth will teach you how to make your own laundry detergent using inexpensive, readily available ingredients. Participants will leave with some MOO Laundry Detergent to try at home and perhaps some questions like: Can MOOing change the world?
Gary is a chemical engineer by education and environmental engineer with 30 years of experience, Gary works with local environmental and community groups, facilitating discussion and activism on sustainability issues and helping people with meditation.
Yasmeen Ariff-Sayed will teach you about common and not so common herbal remedies: learn how to make your own skin care products, cold remedies, etc. Yasmeen, a retired UN staff member, is an environmental activist, potter, and herbalist.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS:
Girls' Night Out, 7:00 PM, Wednesday Oct 28
The selection for this month is The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.
Ask An Organizer, 7:00 PM, Thursday Oct 29
A panel of professional organizers from the National Association of Professional Organizers Pittsburgh Chapter will be available to answer your questions about getting organized for the holidays and life in general. Registration required.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center 9:30 AM Friday Oct 30
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center is pleased to offer the following the following workshop in partnership with the Mt. Lebanon Public Library: Strategic Planning with Matt Dooley. Register at 412-281-7143.
Do It Yourself, 10:00 AM, Saturday Oct 31
Gary Crouth will teach you how to make your own laundry detergent using inexpensive, readily available ingredients. Participants will leave with some MOO Laundry Detergent to try at home and perhaps some questions like: Can MOOing change the world?
Gary is a chemical engineer by education and environmental engineer with 30 years of experience, Gary works with local environmental and community groups, facilitating discussion and activism on sustainability issues and helping people with meditation.
Yasmeen Ariff-Sayed will teach you about common and not so common herbal remedies: learn how to make your own skin care products, cold remedies, etc. Yasmeen, a retired UN staff member, is an environmental activist, potter, and herbalist.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS:
Girls' Night Out, 7:00 PM, Wednesday Oct 28
The selection for this month is The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Fright Night, 6:30 PM, Friday, October 23 (News Release)
Fright Night,6:30 PM, Friday, October 23
Haunted house tours are all the rage, but have you ever been to a haunted library? The Mt. Lebanon Library will cast an enchantment over the building and for one night only, the haunting is on us. Join us for an evening of spooktacular fun. We have something for everyone.
Pre-school storytimes, coloring pages and crafts for the little ones, cartoon classics and Boo Bowling for school age kids, Day of the Dead Skulls for teens, a family craft table, fabulous fortunes from Madame Esmerelda, and for older kids, Chilling & Thrilling Tales, a Séance with the restless spirits in the library, and a chance to be a zombie star in our Thriller Dance. Costumes optional. Refreshments throughout the evening in the “Franken’s Diner.”
All events are generously funded by the Friends of the Mt. Lebanon Library.
This is the seventh year for Mt. Lebanon Library Fright Night. It has evolved from a small local affair to crowds of 600+.
For further information, contact Judy Sutton, Head of Children’s Services, 412-531-1913.
Haunted house tours are all the rage, but have you ever been to a haunted library? The Mt. Lebanon Library will cast an enchantment over the building and for one night only, the haunting is on us. Join us for an evening of spooktacular fun. We have something for everyone.
Pre-school storytimes, coloring pages and crafts for the little ones, cartoon classics and Boo Bowling for school age kids, Day of the Dead Skulls for teens, a family craft table, fabulous fortunes from Madame Esmerelda, and for older kids, Chilling & Thrilling Tales, a Séance with the restless spirits in the library, and a chance to be a zombie star in our Thriller Dance. Costumes optional. Refreshments throughout the evening in the “Franken’s Diner.”
All events are generously funded by the Friends of the Mt. Lebanon Library.
This is the seventh year for Mt. Lebanon Library Fright Night. It has evolved from a small local affair to crowds of 600+.
For further information, contact Judy Sutton, Head of Children’s Services, 412-531-1913.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Salem Witch Trials Revisited, 2:30 PM, Saturday, October 24 (News Release)
SPECIAL EVENTS:
The Salem Witch Trials Revisited, 2:30 PM, Saturday Oct 24
Ann and Stan Jaffin of the Association for Research and Enlightenment of Western Pennsylvania will introduce the concepts given by Edgar Cayce and elaborate on Cayce's readings related to the Salem Witch Trials.
Edgar Cayce (1877-1945) was a clairvoyant whose works include writings on health, religion, reincarnation, dreams, and hypnosis. Over 55 readings were given for those with a past life during the Salem witch trials, one of which is among the most famous readings Cayce gave. Historians and social scientists have differed for over 300 years as to the underlying causes of the Salem hysteria that lead to 27 hangings, numerous duckings, and many imprisonments. Cayce's explanation is very different from the researchers findings. However, all investigstors agree with Edgar Cayce on one important issue---there were never any witches.
Ann Jaffin is the author of Past Lives and Present Karma. She has a master’s degree in Family and Community Development from the University of Maryland. Stan Jaffin is a computer systems analyst with a doctorate in information technology from George Washington University.
SENIOR EVENTS:
Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society, 1:00 PM, Monday Oct 19
Join others in discussing family history as well as picking up tips on research. Norm Meinert will bring his experiences in Searching Through Cemeteries.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS:
Tail Waggin' Tutors 7:00 PM, Tuesday Oct 20
Sign up to read to a dog! Designed for readers of all ages who would benefit from reading aloud to a non-judgmental furry friend! Dogs are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Readers must pre-register.
Book Buddies, 6:30 PM, Monday Oct 19
A book club for kids in kindergarten and first grade.
Just For Guys Book Discussion Group, 7:00 PM, Wednesday Oct 21
This month's book selection is Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS:
Evening Book Group, 7:00 PM, Monday Oct 19
This month's selection is A Map of Home by Randa Jarrar.
Mystery Readers Book Club, 7:00 PM, Tuesday Oct 20
This month's selection is Black Maps by Peter Spiegelman.
Saturday Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group, 3:00 PM, Saturday Oct 24
The selection for this month is Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
The Salem Witch Trials Revisited, 2:30 PM, Saturday Oct 24
Ann and Stan Jaffin of the Association for Research and Enlightenment of Western Pennsylvania will introduce the concepts given by Edgar Cayce and elaborate on Cayce's readings related to the Salem Witch Trials.
Edgar Cayce (1877-1945) was a clairvoyant whose works include writings on health, religion, reincarnation, dreams, and hypnosis. Over 55 readings were given for those with a past life during the Salem witch trials, one of which is among the most famous readings Cayce gave. Historians and social scientists have differed for over 300 years as to the underlying causes of the Salem hysteria that lead to 27 hangings, numerous duckings, and many imprisonments. Cayce's explanation is very different from the researchers findings. However, all investigstors agree with Edgar Cayce on one important issue---there were never any witches.
Ann Jaffin is the author of Past Lives and Present Karma. She has a master’s degree in Family and Community Development from the University of Maryland. Stan Jaffin is a computer systems analyst with a doctorate in information technology from George Washington University.
SENIOR EVENTS:
Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society, 1:00 PM, Monday Oct 19
Join others in discussing family history as well as picking up tips on research. Norm Meinert will bring his experiences in Searching Through Cemeteries.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS:
Tail Waggin' Tutors 7:00 PM, Tuesday Oct 20
Sign up to read to a dog! Designed for readers of all ages who would benefit from reading aloud to a non-judgmental furry friend! Dogs are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Readers must pre-register.
Book Buddies, 6:30 PM, Monday Oct 19
A book club for kids in kindergarten and first grade.
Just For Guys Book Discussion Group, 7:00 PM, Wednesday Oct 21
This month's book selection is Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS:
Evening Book Group, 7:00 PM, Monday Oct 19
This month's selection is A Map of Home by Randa Jarrar.
Mystery Readers Book Club, 7:00 PM, Tuesday Oct 20
This month's selection is Black Maps by Peter Spiegelman.
Saturday Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group, 3:00 PM, Saturday Oct 24
The selection for this month is Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Meet Author Teri Coyne, 10 am, Saturday, October 17 (News Release)
SPECIAL EVENT:
Meet Author Teri Coyne
10:00 AM, Saturday, October 17
Mt. Lebanon native Teri Coyne will be at the library to discuss and read from her debut novel The Last Bridge which has garnered critical praise from Publishers Weekly, Booklist and Kirkus. It was also featured in the LA Times and a top five pick from The Daily Beast. An interview with Teri appeared in the August 2009 BookPage, available at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
The Last Bridge is a dark, edgy portray of one family's cycle of repression and rage. After a ten-year absence, Alex "Cat" Rucker returns to her Ohio hometown because of a suicide note left by her mother that says, "He isn't who you think he is..."
Drunk, angry and alone, Alex floats through the haze of her adult life unable to connect to anyone or anything. As she searches for the meaning of the note she is forced to confront her brutal childhood and the series of events that lead to her departure. Can she embrace her vulnerabilities, talents and desire for love, or will the revelations of her mother's cryptic note prove too overwhelming for her to bear?
Since leaving Mt. Lebanon for New York City at eighteen, Teri has embarked a creative journey that included working as a stand-up comedian. Teri is sure to deliver a talk that will be thought provoking and engaging. Spend some time with Teri and The Last Bridge!
SENIOR NEWS:
Preparing Your Estate Plan, 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 14
Do you know where your assets will go when you die? If not, this seminar will help to familiarize you with the basic steps of estate planning, including the function of a will and the different types of trusts. Sandy Shall of Edward Jones and an attorney will be present at this event.
PALS Book Club 10:00 AM, Friday, October 16
This month's selection is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
CHILDREN’S NEWS:
Nationality Night, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 13
Families from other countries for whom English is a second language are invited to this introduction to the library where they will learn about the resources available here for all members of their family. There will be a storytime for younger children.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS:
Morning Book Discussion Group, 10:30 AM, Monday, October 12
The selection for this month is Cloudsplitter by Russell Banks.
Meet Author Teri Coyne
10:00 AM, Saturday, October 17
Mt. Lebanon native Teri Coyne will be at the library to discuss and read from her debut novel The Last Bridge which has garnered critical praise from Publishers Weekly, Booklist and Kirkus. It was also featured in the LA Times and a top five pick from The Daily Beast. An interview with Teri appeared in the August 2009 BookPage, available at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
The Last Bridge is a dark, edgy portray of one family's cycle of repression and rage. After a ten-year absence, Alex "Cat" Rucker returns to her Ohio hometown because of a suicide note left by her mother that says, "He isn't who you think he is..."
Drunk, angry and alone, Alex floats through the haze of her adult life unable to connect to anyone or anything. As she searches for the meaning of the note she is forced to confront her brutal childhood and the series of events that lead to her departure. Can she embrace her vulnerabilities, talents and desire for love, or will the revelations of her mother's cryptic note prove too overwhelming for her to bear?
Since leaving Mt. Lebanon for New York City at eighteen, Teri has embarked a creative journey that included working as a stand-up comedian. Teri is sure to deliver a talk that will be thought provoking and engaging. Spend some time with Teri and The Last Bridge!
SENIOR NEWS:
Preparing Your Estate Plan, 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 14
Do you know where your assets will go when you die? If not, this seminar will help to familiarize you with the basic steps of estate planning, including the function of a will and the different types of trusts. Sandy Shall of Edward Jones and an attorney will be present at this event.
PALS Book Club 10:00 AM, Friday, October 16
This month's selection is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
CHILDREN’S NEWS:
Nationality Night, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 13
Families from other countries for whom English is a second language are invited to this introduction to the library where they will learn about the resources available here for all members of their family. There will be a storytime for younger children.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS:
Morning Book Discussion Group, 10:30 AM, Monday, October 12
The selection for this month is Cloudsplitter by Russell Banks.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Art, Books and Bubbly Soiree, 6 pm, Friday, October 9 (News Release)
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Art, Books and Bubbly Soiree
6:00 PM, Friday Oct 9
The Library Board and the Friends of Mt. Lebanon Public Library cordially invite all supporters of the library and fans of books and art to attend Art, Books and Bubbly Soiree.
As in previous years, there will be delicious food, bubbly beverages, music and wonderful company on the library’s main level. New this year will be a number of special art-themed offerings and activities on the lower level of the library, as well as a $5.00 coupon to use at the Book Cellar Used Book Shop.
You may register at the circulation desk and pay in advance ($25) by 4:30pm, Friday, October 9, or pay upon entry at 6:00pm on Friday, October 9. No tickets given. Reservation list will be at the door. Call 412-531-1912 for more information.
All proceeds from this event benefit Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
SENIOR NEWS:
Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon, 10:00 AM Monday Oct 5
Join us for RADical Days with friends and neighbors talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
Movies for Seniors, 2:00 PM Saturday Oct 10
Join us for RADical Days! This month's selection is based on the play The Field by John B. Keane. Starring Richard Harris, John Hurt, and Tom Berenger. Rated PG-13. 113 minutes.
CHILDREN’S NEWS:
Kids' Adventure Book Club, 7:00 PM Wednesday Oct 7
The theme for October is Hawaii and Volcanoes. There are two selections this month. Kids can choose the one closest to their reading level, or read both, if they want a challenge.
Selections are: Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet by Graham Salisbury and The Volcano Goddess Will See You Now (Zack Files #9) by Dan Greenburg.
TEEN NEWS:
Divali DIY for Teens Crafts, 3:15 PM, Thursday Oct 8
Celebrate Divali, the Hindu Festival of Lights with several crafts. A RADical Days event.
Art, Books and Bubbly Soiree
6:00 PM, Friday Oct 9
The Library Board and the Friends of Mt. Lebanon Public Library cordially invite all supporters of the library and fans of books and art to attend Art, Books and Bubbly Soiree.
As in previous years, there will be delicious food, bubbly beverages, music and wonderful company on the library’s main level. New this year will be a number of special art-themed offerings and activities on the lower level of the library, as well as a $5.00 coupon to use at the Book Cellar Used Book Shop.
You may register at the circulation desk and pay in advance ($25) by 4:30pm, Friday, October 9, or pay upon entry at 6:00pm on Friday, October 9. No tickets given. Reservation list will be at the door. Call 412-531-1912 for more information.
All proceeds from this event benefit Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
SENIOR NEWS:
Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon, 10:00 AM Monday Oct 5
Join us for RADical Days with friends and neighbors talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
Movies for Seniors, 2:00 PM Saturday Oct 10
Join us for RADical Days! This month's selection is based on the play The Field by John B. Keane. Starring Richard Harris, John Hurt, and Tom Berenger. Rated PG-13. 113 minutes.
CHILDREN’S NEWS:
Kids' Adventure Book Club, 7:00 PM Wednesday Oct 7
The theme for October is Hawaii and Volcanoes. There are two selections this month. Kids can choose the one closest to their reading level, or read both, if they want a challenge.
Selections are: Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet by Graham Salisbury and The Volcano Goddess Will See You Now (Zack Files #9) by Dan Greenburg.
TEEN NEWS:
Divali DIY for Teens Crafts, 3:15 PM, Thursday Oct 8
Celebrate Divali, the Hindu Festival of Lights with several crafts. A RADical Days event.
Intro to Health and Wellness, 7 pm, Monday, September 28 (News Release)
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Mt. Lebanon Public Library is the recipient of the Nippon Foundation’s “100 Books for Understanding Contemporary Japan” program. The books were selected to help non-Japanese readers better understand contemporary Japan. Books on Japanese politics, history, business, culture and the arts, much of which intersects with American society, will be added to the library’s collection.
The Nippon Foundation was established in Japan in 1962 as a non-profit philanthropic organization. The foundation’s fundamental aim is the realization of a peaceful and prosperous global society.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Intro to Health and Wellness
7:00 PM, Monday, Sep 28
Join Eleanor Haddad for an overview of health and wellness that compares some modern diets with traditional dietary theories, and some basis changes that can be made to set the course for how we look at good health.
Eleanor Haddad is a holistic health counselor. She has been actively pursuing healthy living for much of the past 20 years. As her three children grew up and began leaving the nest, she realized that the same drive and determination to take care of her family and herself had transitioned into a desire to encourage and enable others to do the same.
Ms. Haddad received her training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She was recently certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Her services include workshops on nutrition; cooking classes; and health and nutrition coaching for individuals and families.
Resume Workshop Webinar
1:00 PM, Wednesday, Sep 30
Join us for a workshop on how to write an effective resume. This workshop will be presented via webinar using a computer and conference phone. Resume expert and author Barbara Safani will present the workshop on how to write an effective resume. Ms. Safani, owner of Career Solvers, will teach attendees how to write an effective resume that gets attention—and interviews.
The Resume Workshop will cover: Writing a powerful profile and skills summary that shows how valuable your experience is to hiring managers.
*Transforming a list of job tasks into powerful success stories.
*Leveraging education and internships to prove you have “the right stuff” to do the job.
*Using resume design templates to help you stand out from the crowd.
Chinese Language Course for Beginners
Begins 7:00 PM, Wednesday, Sep 30
Chinese language course for beginners, both adults and teens are welcomed. We will meet Wednesday evenings for 6 weeks, September 30, October 7, 14, 28, and November 4th and 11th. Please note there is no class scheduled for October 21st. Come and join us for a fun and interesting experience in Chinese language and culture.
Haiyan Hu, the instructor, is a native speaker of Chinese and is fluent in English. She was a English teacher at the Liuzhou Foreign Language Training School and the Webster English Training School in Liuzhou, China. Registration required, class size is limited to 12 participants.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat
1:00 PM, Saturday, Oct 3
BE GREEN: Join us for the second of three in our series on creating your Backyard Wildlife Habitat. The Gardeners of Gardenalia are dedicated to building sustainable systems in our natural environment and community. They are trained gardeners and designers specializing in developing, restoring and renovating gardens and landscapes.
Topics included in the workshop are: soils and prepping the site; how to use plants that work in harmony with wildlife and the conditions of the space; how to create an ecosystem in the backyard that will be self-sustainable; sustainable practices and organic pest management.
CHILDREN’S NEWS:
Chinese Storytime
4-week series begins 9:30 AM, Friday, Oct 2
Join Carissa Yu for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun in English and Chinese. For ages 3-6 and their families.
TEEN NEWS:
Teen Movie
3:15 PM, Thursday, Oct 1
Middle and High School students are welcome to join us each 1st THURSDAY of the month for a movie and snacks. Movies start at time approximate after school.
The Mt. Lebanon Public Library is the recipient of the Nippon Foundation’s “100 Books for Understanding Contemporary Japan” program. The books were selected to help non-Japanese readers better understand contemporary Japan. Books on Japanese politics, history, business, culture and the arts, much of which intersects with American society, will be added to the library’s collection.
The Nippon Foundation was established in Japan in 1962 as a non-profit philanthropic organization. The foundation’s fundamental aim is the realization of a peaceful and prosperous global society.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Intro to Health and Wellness
7:00 PM, Monday, Sep 28
Join Eleanor Haddad for an overview of health and wellness that compares some modern diets with traditional dietary theories, and some basis changes that can be made to set the course for how we look at good health.
Eleanor Haddad is a holistic health counselor. She has been actively pursuing healthy living for much of the past 20 years. As her three children grew up and began leaving the nest, she realized that the same drive and determination to take care of her family and herself had transitioned into a desire to encourage and enable others to do the same.
Ms. Haddad received her training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She was recently certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Her services include workshops on nutrition; cooking classes; and health and nutrition coaching for individuals and families.
Resume Workshop Webinar
1:00 PM, Wednesday, Sep 30
Join us for a workshop on how to write an effective resume. This workshop will be presented via webinar using a computer and conference phone. Resume expert and author Barbara Safani will present the workshop on how to write an effective resume. Ms. Safani, owner of Career Solvers, will teach attendees how to write an effective resume that gets attention—and interviews.
The Resume Workshop will cover: Writing a powerful profile and skills summary that shows how valuable your experience is to hiring managers.
*Transforming a list of job tasks into powerful success stories.
*Leveraging education and internships to prove you have “the right stuff” to do the job.
*Using resume design templates to help you stand out from the crowd.
Chinese Language Course for Beginners
Begins 7:00 PM, Wednesday, Sep 30
Chinese language course for beginners, both adults and teens are welcomed. We will meet Wednesday evenings for 6 weeks, September 30, October 7, 14, 28, and November 4th and 11th. Please note there is no class scheduled for October 21st. Come and join us for a fun and interesting experience in Chinese language and culture.
Haiyan Hu, the instructor, is a native speaker of Chinese and is fluent in English. She was a English teacher at the Liuzhou Foreign Language Training School and the Webster English Training School in Liuzhou, China. Registration required, class size is limited to 12 participants.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat
1:00 PM, Saturday, Oct 3
BE GREEN: Join us for the second of three in our series on creating your Backyard Wildlife Habitat. The Gardeners of Gardenalia are dedicated to building sustainable systems in our natural environment and community. They are trained gardeners and designers specializing in developing, restoring and renovating gardens and landscapes.
Topics included in the workshop are: soils and prepping the site; how to use plants that work in harmony with wildlife and the conditions of the space; how to create an ecosystem in the backyard that will be self-sustainable; sustainable practices and organic pest management.
CHILDREN’S NEWS:
Chinese Storytime
4-week series begins 9:30 AM, Friday, Oct 2
Join Carissa Yu for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun in English and Chinese. For ages 3-6 and their families.
TEEN NEWS:
Teen Movie
3:15 PM, Thursday, Oct 1
Middle and High School students are welcome to join us each 1st THURSDAY of the month for a movie and snacks. Movies start at time approximate after school.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon, 7:30 pm, Wednesday, September 23 (News Release)
SPECIAL EVENTS:
The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon
7:30 PM, Wednesday, Sep 23
The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon, in cooperation with the Mt. Lebanon Public Library, presents Muriel Moreland, president of the Dormont Historical Society.
Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society
1:00 PM, Monday, Sep 21
Professor John F. Webber notes that the name Smith might be Ferraro, McGowan, Schmidt, or Smythe all meaning "one who smittens black iron metal" depending upon the country of origin. Bring in your names to find the original meaning. New members welcome!
CHILDREN’S NEWS:
Baby Storytime
Begins 10:00 AM OR 11:00 AM, Monday, Sep 21
Stories and songs for children ages 6 months to 2 years, with an adult.
Pre-School Storytime
Begins 10:30 AM or 1:30 PM, Tuesday, Sep 22
Stories and songs for children ages 3-and-a-half to 6.
Mother Goose Storytime
Begins 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM, Wednesday, Sep 23 or 10:00 AM, Thursday, Sep 24
Stories and songs for children ages 2 to 3-and-a-half, accompanied by an adult.
Tail Waggin' Tutors, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, Sep 22
Sign up to read to a dog! Designed for readers of all ages who would benefit from reading aloud to a non-judgmental furry friend! Dogs are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Readers must pre-register.
Girls' Night Out, 7:00 PM, Wednesday, Sep 23
For girls ages 10 - 13 & their mothers. Selection for this month is TBA.
TEEN NEWS:
Chicklit Book Group, 3:15 PM, Wednesday, Sep 23
Our Chicklit Book Group for middle and high school girls is an open book discussion group meeting on the 4th WEDNESDAY of every month. Come discuss whatever you are reading, learn about new releases, snack and chat about life! Starting time approximate after school.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS:
Evening Book Group, 7:00 PM, Monday, Sep 21
This month's selection is Sea of Poppies by Amitov Ghosh.
Shakespeare Readers
Begins 10:30 AM, Monday, Sep 21
The selection for September and October is King John.
Evening Book Group
7:00 PM, Monday, Sep 21
This month's selection is Sea of Poppies by Amitov Ghosh.
Saturday Non-Fiction Book Group
3:00 PM, Saturday, Sep 26
The selection for this month is Big Coal: The Dirty Secret Behind America's Energy Future by Jeff Goodell.
The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon
7:30 PM, Wednesday, Sep 23
The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon, in cooperation with the Mt. Lebanon Public Library, presents Muriel Moreland, president of the Dormont Historical Society.
Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society
1:00 PM, Monday, Sep 21
Professor John F. Webber notes that the name Smith might be Ferraro, McGowan, Schmidt, or Smythe all meaning "one who smittens black iron metal" depending upon the country of origin. Bring in your names to find the original meaning. New members welcome!
CHILDREN’S NEWS:
Baby Storytime
Begins 10:00 AM OR 11:00 AM, Monday, Sep 21
Stories and songs for children ages 6 months to 2 years, with an adult.
Pre-School Storytime
Begins 10:30 AM or 1:30 PM, Tuesday, Sep 22
Stories and songs for children ages 3-and-a-half to 6.
Mother Goose Storytime
Begins 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM, Wednesday, Sep 23 or 10:00 AM, Thursday, Sep 24
Stories and songs for children ages 2 to 3-and-a-half, accompanied by an adult.
Tail Waggin' Tutors, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, Sep 22
Sign up to read to a dog! Designed for readers of all ages who would benefit from reading aloud to a non-judgmental furry friend! Dogs are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Readers must pre-register.
Girls' Night Out, 7:00 PM, Wednesday, Sep 23
For girls ages 10 - 13 & their mothers. Selection for this month is TBA.
TEEN NEWS:
Chicklit Book Group, 3:15 PM, Wednesday, Sep 23
Our Chicklit Book Group for middle and high school girls is an open book discussion group meeting on the 4th WEDNESDAY of every month. Come discuss whatever you are reading, learn about new releases, snack and chat about life! Starting time approximate after school.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS:
Evening Book Group, 7:00 PM, Monday, Sep 21
This month's selection is Sea of Poppies by Amitov Ghosh.
Shakespeare Readers
Begins 10:30 AM, Monday, Sep 21
The selection for September and October is King John.
Evening Book Group
7:00 PM, Monday, Sep 21
This month's selection is Sea of Poppies by Amitov Ghosh.
Saturday Non-Fiction Book Group
3:00 PM, Saturday, Sep 26
The selection for this month is Big Coal: The Dirty Secret Behind America's Energy Future by Jeff Goodell.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Public Funding Forums in September (News Release)
Public Funding Forums
Join the Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library and Library Staff to discuss the library's funding shortfalls, proposed cuts to service, and possible solutions. We welcome your ideas!
Forum dates and times:
7 pm, Tuesday, September 8
10 am, Wednesday, September 16
1 pm, Saturday, September 26
Discover Poetry with Samuel Hazo, Part II, Begins 7:00 PM, Monday, September 14
Poetry lovers! Samuel Hazo, founder, and director of the International Poetry Forum, is returning to Mt. Lebanon Public Library to conduct a six-week Discovery series on poetry. If you missed the series in the spring, here's your chance to study with the best Pennsylvania has to offer! Registration required.
Materials fee of $30 for Just Once and A Flight to Elsewhere.
TEEN NEWS:
Otaku – Lebo--Felt Sushi, 3:15 PM, Thursday, September 17
Otaku is a Japanese pejorative term used to refer to a variety of geeks or nerds obsessed with computers, or anime and manga. In the United States, however, Otaku refers to ardent fans of anime, manga and J-pop culture. This month and next month we'll be making felt sushi! Looks good enough to eat! Ages 11 - 21 welcome.
College Admissions 101, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 15
Are you a student dreaming of life after high school? Or a parent concerned about paying for your child’s education? With over thirteen years of selective college admissions experience, Eva Gelman will answer your tough college admissions questions and walk you through the admissions and financial aid process. She has worked at Sewickley Academy & the Carnegie Mellon University in guidance, admissions, & financial aid departments & has given numerous workshops throughout Pittsburgh. High school students & parents welcome.
BE GREEN PROGRAMS:
Worm Composting, 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 17
BE GREEN: Pennsylvania Resources Council presents worm composting. This hands-on workshop covers the following:composting with red worms, what to feed your worms, benefits of composting, and making and maintaining a worm bin. Registration required. Cost is $45 per person or $55 per couple. Participants will receive one composting bin and 1/2 lb. of worms with each registration. To register, call Lauren Seiple at 412-431-4449, ext 325, or email laurens@ccicenter.org.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat ,1:00 PM, Saturday, September 19
BE GREEN: Join us for a workshop on creating your Backyard Wildlife Habitat. The Gardeners of Gardenalia are dedicated to building sustainable systems in our natural environment and community. They are trained gardeners and designers specializing in developing, restoring and renovating gardens and landscapes. This is the first of three in our series on creating a wildlife habitat in your backyard. Topics included in the workshop are: soils and prepping the site; how to use plants that work in harmony with wildlife and and the conditions of the space; how to create an ecosystem in the backyard that will be self-sustainable; sustainable practices and organic pest management.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS:
Morning Book Discussion Group 10:30 AM, Monday, September 14
The selection for this month is Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell.
KidsLit Book Discussion Group, 7:00 PM, Monday, September 14
This month's selection is A Drowned Maiden's Hair: A Melodrama by Laura Amy Schlitz.
Mystery Readers Book Club, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 15
This month's selection is Bad Move by Linwood Barclay.
Just For Guys Book Discussion Group , 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 16
This month's selection is The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper.
American History Book Discussion Group, 9:30 AM, Thursday, September 17
The selection for the next three sessions is Embracing Defeat by John W. Dower.
SENIOR NEWS:
Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon, 10:00 AM, Monday, September 14
Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
PALS Book Club, 10:00 AM, Friday, September 18
This month's selection is Marley & Me by Jake Grogan.
Join the Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library and Library Staff to discuss the library's funding shortfalls, proposed cuts to service, and possible solutions. We welcome your ideas!
Forum dates and times:
7 pm, Tuesday, September 8
10 am, Wednesday, September 16
1 pm, Saturday, September 26
Discover Poetry with Samuel Hazo, Part II, Begins 7:00 PM, Monday, September 14
Poetry lovers! Samuel Hazo, founder, and director of the International Poetry Forum, is returning to Mt. Lebanon Public Library to conduct a six-week Discovery series on poetry. If you missed the series in the spring, here's your chance to study with the best Pennsylvania has to offer! Registration required.
Materials fee of $30 for Just Once and A Flight to Elsewhere.
TEEN NEWS:
Otaku – Lebo--Felt Sushi, 3:15 PM, Thursday, September 17
Otaku is a Japanese pejorative term used to refer to a variety of geeks or nerds obsessed with computers, or anime and manga. In the United States, however, Otaku refers to ardent fans of anime, manga and J-pop culture. This month and next month we'll be making felt sushi! Looks good enough to eat! Ages 11 - 21 welcome.
College Admissions 101, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 15
Are you a student dreaming of life after high school? Or a parent concerned about paying for your child’s education? With over thirteen years of selective college admissions experience, Eva Gelman will answer your tough college admissions questions and walk you through the admissions and financial aid process. She has worked at Sewickley Academy & the Carnegie Mellon University in guidance, admissions, & financial aid departments & has given numerous workshops throughout Pittsburgh. High school students & parents welcome.
BE GREEN PROGRAMS:
Worm Composting, 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 17
BE GREEN: Pennsylvania Resources Council presents worm composting. This hands-on workshop covers the following:composting with red worms, what to feed your worms, benefits of composting, and making and maintaining a worm bin. Registration required. Cost is $45 per person or $55 per couple. Participants will receive one composting bin and 1/2 lb. of worms with each registration. To register, call Lauren Seiple at 412-431-4449, ext 325, or email laurens@ccicenter.org.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat ,1:00 PM, Saturday, September 19
BE GREEN: Join us for a workshop on creating your Backyard Wildlife Habitat. The Gardeners of Gardenalia are dedicated to building sustainable systems in our natural environment and community. They are trained gardeners and designers specializing in developing, restoring and renovating gardens and landscapes. This is the first of three in our series on creating a wildlife habitat in your backyard. Topics included in the workshop are: soils and prepping the site; how to use plants that work in harmony with wildlife and and the conditions of the space; how to create an ecosystem in the backyard that will be self-sustainable; sustainable practices and organic pest management.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS:
Morning Book Discussion Group 10:30 AM, Monday, September 14
The selection for this month is Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell.
KidsLit Book Discussion Group, 7:00 PM, Monday, September 14
This month's selection is A Drowned Maiden's Hair: A Melodrama by Laura Amy Schlitz.
Mystery Readers Book Club, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 15
This month's selection is Bad Move by Linwood Barclay.
Just For Guys Book Discussion Group , 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 16
This month's selection is The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper.
American History Book Discussion Group, 9:30 AM, Thursday, September 17
The selection for the next three sessions is Embracing Defeat by John W. Dower.
SENIOR NEWS:
Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon, 10:00 AM, Monday, September 14
Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
PALS Book Club, 10:00 AM, Friday, September 18
This month's selection is Marley & Me by Jake Grogan.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Discover G-20: Who Are They? What Do They Do? Do Their Meetings Make Any Difference? 10 AM, Wednesday, September 9
Discover G-20
Who Are They? What Do They Do? Do Their Meetings Make Any Difference?
10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 9
Professor James Burnham, former Mt. Lebanon resident and Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at Duquesne University will discuss the G-20, its history, significance and why they are here.
Before joining Duquesne University in 1990 as holder of the Murrin Chair in Global Competitiveness, Burnham was staff director of the President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisors (1981-1982), U.S. Executive Director at the World Bank (1982-1985), and a staff member of the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. He has also served in a variety of capacities at Mellon Bank between 1971-1989, including Senior Vice President and Manager, Global Treasury and Chairman of the Bank's Country Risk Committee.
Dr. Burnham is a graduate of Princeton University (AB, 1961), and holds a PhD in economics from Washington University (St. Louis). He has been a Fulbright Scholar in Brazil (1961) and a Fulbright Senior Researcher in Turkey in 2005.
His academic and professional publications include articles dealing with financial institutions and economic development. Recent papers and publications include “The Fragile Triangle: Turkey, the E.U. and the U.S.,” “Telecommunications Policy in Turkey: Dismantling Barriers to Growth” and “Economic Growth, Entrepreneurship, and the Deployment of Technology.”
Sing, Sign, and Play
Wednesdays, 10 am, September 9 and 16 -OR-
Thursdays, 10 am, September 10 and 17
Sign language for children taught with songs and activities. For children ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent or caregiver. This is a 2 session class. Registration required.
Craftastic DIY for Teens -- Felt Food
3:15 PM, Thursday September 10
This month, we'll be making felt food! Join us the 2nd THURSDAYS of each month during the school year for a nouveau or nostalgic craft for middle and high school students. Snacks whenever possible.
Be A Player Gaming Group
3:15 PM, Friday, September 11
Middle and high school students interested in any type of gaming--online, computer, card, board, parlor and puzzles--are welcome to attend this monthly group every 2nd FRIDAY. Snacks and fun!
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center
9:30 AM, Friday, September 11
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center is pleased to offer the following the following workshop in partnership with the Volunteer Administrators of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the Mt. Lebanon Public Library: Basics of Volunteer Administration. Registration required at 412-281-7143.
Movies for Seniors
2:00 PM, Saturday, September 12
This month's selection is the 1971 comedy They Might Be Giants, starring George C. Scott and Joanne Woodward. 98 min.
Who Are They? What Do They Do? Do Their Meetings Make Any Difference?
10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 9
Professor James Burnham, former Mt. Lebanon resident and Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at Duquesne University will discuss the G-20, its history, significance and why they are here.
Before joining Duquesne University in 1990 as holder of the Murrin Chair in Global Competitiveness, Burnham was staff director of the President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisors (1981-1982), U.S. Executive Director at the World Bank (1982-1985), and a staff member of the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. He has also served in a variety of capacities at Mellon Bank between 1971-1989, including Senior Vice President and Manager, Global Treasury and Chairman of the Bank's Country Risk Committee.
Dr. Burnham is a graduate of Princeton University (AB, 1961), and holds a PhD in economics from Washington University (St. Louis). He has been a Fulbright Scholar in Brazil (1961) and a Fulbright Senior Researcher in Turkey in 2005.
His academic and professional publications include articles dealing with financial institutions and economic development. Recent papers and publications include “The Fragile Triangle: Turkey, the E.U. and the U.S.,” “Telecommunications Policy in Turkey: Dismantling Barriers to Growth” and “Economic Growth, Entrepreneurship, and the Deployment of Technology.”
Sing, Sign, and Play
Wednesdays, 10 am, September 9 and 16 -OR-
Thursdays, 10 am, September 10 and 17
Sign language for children taught with songs and activities. For children ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent or caregiver. This is a 2 session class. Registration required.
Craftastic DIY for Teens -- Felt Food
3:15 PM, Thursday September 10
This month, we'll be making felt food! Join us the 2nd THURSDAYS of each month during the school year for a nouveau or nostalgic craft for middle and high school students. Snacks whenever possible.
Be A Player Gaming Group
3:15 PM, Friday, September 11
Middle and high school students interested in any type of gaming--online, computer, card, board, parlor and puzzles--are welcome to attend this monthly group every 2nd FRIDAY. Snacks and fun!
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center
9:30 AM, Friday, September 11
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center is pleased to offer the following the following workshop in partnership with the Volunteer Administrators of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the Mt. Lebanon Public Library: Basics of Volunteer Administration. Registration required at 412-281-7143.
Movies for Seniors
2:00 PM, Saturday, September 12
This month's selection is the 1971 comedy They Might Be Giants, starring George C. Scott and Joanne Woodward. 98 min.
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Discover Gulliver's Travels, Begins 7 pm, Wednesday, September 2 (News Release)
Discover Gulliver's Travels, Begins 7:00 PM, Wednesday September 2
Did you think that Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels was a book for kids? It is really a very adult work, using some of the greatest satire in the English language. It is humorous, but serious about a wide range of issues. Many readers are unaware of the details of the four separate journeys to strange lands and strange people.
Homer B. James, facilitator in the CMU Osher Life-Long Learning Program, will lead the discussion in this 10-week Discovery series. The group will read aloud the unexpurgated version of Gulliver's Travels and listen to selected audio excerpts. Finally, in the last two sessions, the public is invited to view and discuss the movie Gulliver's Travels starring Ted Danson as Lemuel Gulliver.
Register at the reference desk for the 8-week study sessions. All participants will need a copy of Gulliver's Travels. The movie will be viewed over a 2-week period at the end of the course and all are welcome to attend.
Teen Movie, 3:15 PM, Thursday, September 3
Middle and High School students are welcome to join us each 1st THURSDAY of the month for a movie and snacks. Movies start at time approximate after school.
Craft Saturday! 9:00 AM, Saturday September 5
Bring the family to make a craft in the children's room. The craft table will be available all day until 4:30. Ages 3 and up.
Labor Day Weekend- Library Closed Sunday, September 7 & Monday, September 7
Did you think that Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels was a book for kids? It is really a very adult work, using some of the greatest satire in the English language. It is humorous, but serious about a wide range of issues. Many readers are unaware of the details of the four separate journeys to strange lands and strange people.
Homer B. James, facilitator in the CMU Osher Life-Long Learning Program, will lead the discussion in this 10-week Discovery series. The group will read aloud the unexpurgated version of Gulliver's Travels and listen to selected audio excerpts. Finally, in the last two sessions, the public is invited to view and discuss the movie Gulliver's Travels starring Ted Danson as Lemuel Gulliver.
Register at the reference desk for the 8-week study sessions. All participants will need a copy of Gulliver's Travels. The movie will be viewed over a 2-week period at the end of the course and all are welcome to attend.
Teen Movie, 3:15 PM, Thursday, September 3
Middle and High School students are welcome to join us each 1st THURSDAY of the month for a movie and snacks. Movies start at time approximate after school.
Craft Saturday! 9:00 AM, Saturday September 5
Bring the family to make a craft in the children's room. The craft table will be available all day until 4:30. Ages 3 and up.
Labor Day Weekend- Library Closed Sunday, September 7 & Monday, September 7
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Meet the Author Linda Hoffman, 7:00 PM, Monday, August 31 (News Release)
Meet the Author Linda Hoffman
7:00 PM, Monday, August 31
Note: Rescheduled event
He Can't Remember, She Can't Forget is a fictional story based on events in author Linda Hoffman's life. Linda touches on topics like relationships, love, heart-break, families, raising children, divorce, alcoholism, abuse and so many more things that are relevant to so many people. This story touches on the heart-wrenching decisions and emotions that are common in so many situations. In her book, Linda shows how the challenging drama we all face at one time or another, can indeed give us the internal strength to survive and even rise above.
The art of writing and creating of any kind can be an outlet for so many people, whether fictional or otherwise. Imagination and creativity are indeed useful and a wonderful addition to our world. Linda uses her book to share with others her path of writing and how some of the true events in her otherwise fictional story have shaped her to be the person she is today. She would like to inspire others who may have been through similar circumstances or faced difficult decisions.
This is the last in a series of author and artist talks at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library this summer.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
An Artist's Reception: Meet Watercolor Artist Lisa M Rasmussen, 1 pm, Saturday, August 22 (News Release)
An Artist's Reception: Meet Watercolor Artist Lisa M Rasmussen
1 PM, Saturday, August 22
"From the time I was in Kindergarten, I had always wanted to be an Artist. I’ve been working as an Artist for the past fifteen Years. My primary media are Watercolor and Pastel, but I also really enjoy Drawing with pencil and pen & ink. I have had several one-artist exhibits and have participated in many group exhibits, including “Dinomite Days” in 2003."
"My work is easily recognizable because of my use of brilliant colors. Much of my work is floral, but I have also been known to paint still-lifes and land-- and city-scapes. It is always amazing and gratifying when I can take a blank page and make it into something that can 'transport' a person to a totally different feeling or place."
"A native of Pittsburgh, I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie-Mellon University. I also have a Masters of Education from Russell Sage College in Troy, New York. I have taught many different art classes to both children and adults. Currently I am a part-time faculty member at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh."
An Exhibit of Watercolors will be on display August 1st - August 31st.
Tail Waggin' Tutors 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August 18
Sign up to read to a dog! Designed for readers of all ages who would benefit from reading aloud to a non-judgmental furry friend! Dogs are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Registration required.
START DATE CHANGE: South Hills Community Flute Choir
7:00 PM, Thursday, August 20
All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Community Flute Choir. Flute players of all levels, ages, and abilities are invited to practice with the group. For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at 412-344-7701or phz1700@hotmail.com.
Evening Book Group, 7:00 PM, Monday, August 17
This month's selection is Lavinia by Ursula Le Guin.
Mystery Readers Book Club, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August 18
This month's selection is Corpse in the Koryo by James Church.
PALS Book Club, 10:00 AM, Friday, August 21
This month's selection is A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.
Saturday Non-Fiction Book Group, 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 22
The selection for this month is The Trial of Socrates by I.F. Stone.
1 PM, Saturday, August 22
"From the time I was in Kindergarten, I had always wanted to be an Artist. I’ve been working as an Artist for the past fifteen Years. My primary media are Watercolor and Pastel, but I also really enjoy Drawing with pencil and pen & ink. I have had several one-artist exhibits and have participated in many group exhibits, including “Dinomite Days” in 2003."
"My work is easily recognizable because of my use of brilliant colors. Much of my work is floral, but I have also been known to paint still-lifes and land-- and city-scapes. It is always amazing and gratifying when I can take a blank page and make it into something that can 'transport' a person to a totally different feeling or place."
"A native of Pittsburgh, I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie-Mellon University. I also have a Masters of Education from Russell Sage College in Troy, New York. I have taught many different art classes to both children and adults. Currently I am a part-time faculty member at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh."
An Exhibit of Watercolors will be on display August 1st - August 31st.
Tail Waggin' Tutors 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August 18
Sign up to read to a dog! Designed for readers of all ages who would benefit from reading aloud to a non-judgmental furry friend! Dogs are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Registration required.
START DATE CHANGE: South Hills Community Flute Choir
7:00 PM, Thursday, August 20
All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Community Flute Choir. Flute players of all levels, ages, and abilities are invited to practice with the group. For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at 412-344-7701or phz1700@hotmail.com.
Evening Book Group, 7:00 PM, Monday, August 17
This month's selection is Lavinia by Ursula Le Guin.
Mystery Readers Book Club, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August 18
This month's selection is Corpse in the Koryo by James Church.
PALS Book Club, 10:00 AM, Friday, August 21
This month's selection is A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.
Saturday Non-Fiction Book Group, 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 22
The selection for this month is The Trial of Socrates by I.F. Stone.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Pet Show, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August 11 (News Release)
Come one, come all to the Annual Pet Show. Bring your favorite pet to this year's nighttime extravaganza. No registration necessary. Every pet is a winner!
* All pets must be on leashes or in boxes, cages, or other containers at all times.
* Dogs and cats must have current vaccinations.
* Owners are responsible for their pets during the show and clean up after them.
Paying for College, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August 11
Discover a time line and tips to help navigate the financial aid process. Both parents and students may attend. Winner of a free course will be chosen. REGISTRATION ONLY. Call 1-800-KAP-TEST to register for SKPT9031.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Concerts in the Courtyard, 7:00 PM, Thursdays in August (News Release)
Concerts in the Courtyard, 7:00 PM, Thursdays in August
Bring your friends and family to enjoy musical concerts in the library courtyard Thursdays in August!
August 6- The Allegheny Drifters, A bluegrass concert
August 13- Hireath, Celtic music
August 20- The Mt. Lebanon High School String Quartet, under the direction of Mr. Robert Vogel
Locating Your Civil War Ancestors, 7:00 PM, Monday, Aug 3
The celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday has caused renewed interest in the Civil War. Diane Klinefelter will discuss the methodology and available resources for identifying Civil War ancestors.
Diane is Director of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, home to one of only six extant Grand Army of the Republic Civil War veteran posts left in the United States. She is a certified genealogist, one of seven in Pennsylvania, having received her certification from the Board for Certification of Genealogists in Washington, DC in 1999. Diane specializes in Civil War history and served as Librarian and Military Research Specialist at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum.
Summer Celebration with Doc Dixon, 1:00 PM, Saturday, Aug 8
EVERYONE is invited to our end of summer reading club celebration! Enjoy the magic next door on Southminster's Lawn. See you there, rain or shine!
College Application Essay, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, Aug 4
Learn what college admissions officers want to see in an essay. Both parents and students may attend. REGISTRATION ONLY. Call 1-800-KAP-TEST to register for SKPT9030.
Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon, 10:00 AM Monday, Aug 3
Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues.
American History Book Discussion Group, 9:30 AM, Thursday, Aug 6 & 20
The current selection is Mr. Truman's War by J. Robert Moskin.
South Hills Community Flute Choir, Begins 7:00 PM, Thursday, Aug 6
All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Community Flute Choir. Flute players of all levels, ages, and abilities are invited to practice weekly with the group. For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at 412-344-7701 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
Movies for Seniors 2:00 PM, Saturday, Aug 8
Please join us for showings of popular and classic films! This month's selection is A Sunday in the Country. Set in pre-World War I France, this lovely drama is about an aging painter whose family comes to visit him in the Parisian countryside one Sunday afternoon. Starring Louis Ducreux, Michel Aumont, Sabine Azema, Monique Chaumette. 1 hour, 34 minutes.
Bring your friends and family to enjoy musical concerts in the library courtyard Thursdays in August!
August 6- The Allegheny Drifters, A bluegrass concert
August 13- Hireath, Celtic music
August 20- The Mt. Lebanon High School String Quartet, under the direction of Mr. Robert Vogel
Locating Your Civil War Ancestors, 7:00 PM, Monday, Aug 3
The celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday has caused renewed interest in the Civil War. Diane Klinefelter will discuss the methodology and available resources for identifying Civil War ancestors.
Diane is Director of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, home to one of only six extant Grand Army of the Republic Civil War veteran posts left in the United States. She is a certified genealogist, one of seven in Pennsylvania, having received her certification from the Board for Certification of Genealogists in Washington, DC in 1999. Diane specializes in Civil War history and served as Librarian and Military Research Specialist at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum.
Summer Celebration with Doc Dixon, 1:00 PM, Saturday, Aug 8
EVERYONE is invited to our end of summer reading club celebration! Enjoy the magic next door on Southminster's Lawn. See you there, rain or shine!
College Application Essay, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, Aug 4
Learn what college admissions officers want to see in an essay. Both parents and students may attend. REGISTRATION ONLY. Call 1-800-KAP-TEST to register for SKPT9030.
Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon, 10:00 AM Monday, Aug 3
Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues.
American History Book Discussion Group, 9:30 AM, Thursday, Aug 6 & 20
The current selection is Mr. Truman's War by J. Robert Moskin.
South Hills Community Flute Choir, Begins 7:00 PM, Thursday, Aug 6
All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Community Flute Choir. Flute players of all levels, ages, and abilities are invited to practice weekly with the group. For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at 412-344-7701 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
Movies for Seniors 2:00 PM, Saturday, Aug 8
Please join us for showings of popular and classic films! This month's selection is A Sunday in the Country. Set in pre-World War I France, this lovely drama is about an aging painter whose family comes to visit him in the Parisian countryside one Sunday afternoon. Starring Louis Ducreux, Michel Aumont, Sabine Azema, Monique Chaumette. 1 hour, 34 minutes.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Meet the Director Caleb Foss, 7:00 PM, Monday July 27 (News Release)
Talk & Screening: Experimental Film/Video
Hosted by Caleb Foss, Mt. Lebanon
The experimental realm of motion pictures is too often buried beneath misconceptions and misunderstandings. In this talk/screening, Caleb Foss, an undergraduate student at SUNY Purchase’s film conservatory, will introduce some basic principles behind experimental movies, describe the opportunities presented by the medium, and share some stories from his chaotic first year of school. Come plunge your skull into an otherly dimension and learn the truth about a fantastically limitless means of expression.
Caleb Foss is an undergraduate film student at SUNY Purchase, located in Westchester County, north of NYC. Foss began making movies in his free time while enrolled at Mt. Lebanon High School and chose to gather inspiration from experimental filmmakers, such as Buñuel and Svankmajer, rather than popular directors like Tarantino and Spielberg. His movies are best described as hyperactive, repetitive, surreal, furious, confusing, and very darkly comical. In 2007, Foss won second place in Pittsburgh Film Kitchen’s annual contest, and early this year, was accepted into his first film festival: SUNYWide in Fredonia, NY. A number of his videos are posted on youtube.com/calebfoss.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center, 9:30 AM Wednesday, July 29
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center is pleased to offer the following the following workshop in partnership with Mt. Lebanon Public Library: Proposal Writing for Project Budgets with Pat Murphy Registration required.
Call 412-281-7143.
RESCHEDULED…Pittsburgh Signs Project, 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 30
The Pittsburgh Signs Project invited photographers from the 14 counties of southwestern Pennsylvania to submit images and comments and the result is Pittsburgh Signs Project: 250 Signs of Western Pennsylvania, a full-color book showcasing the signs of our region, past and present. Published by Carnegie Mellon University Press, the project was made possible in part by a grant from Pittsburgh 250 Community Connections.
Meet Jennifer Baron, Greg Langel, Elizabeth Perry, and Mark Stroup, co-authors of Pittsburgh Signs Project: 250 Signs of Western Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Didgeridoo Down Under, 7:00 PM, Thursday July 23 (News Release)
Didgeridoo Down Under, 7:00 PM, Thursday July 23
Have fun learning about Australian music and culture! Hear a real didgeridoo, an Aborigines’ wind instrument . All ages welcome.
SAT Practice Test, 9:00 AM--1:00 PM, Saturday July 25
Students can take a fully proctored practice SAT to know what to expect in a test-like environment. REGISTRATION ONLY.
Call 1-800-KAP-TEST to register for SKPT9028, Saturday July 25, 2009.
Evening Book Group, 7:00 PM, Monday July 20
This month's selection is Ms. Hemple Chronicles by Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum.
Mystery Readers Book Club 7:00 PM, Tuesday July 21
This month's selection is Skull Mantra by Eliot Pattison.
Saturday Non-Fiction Book Group, 3:00 PM, Saturday July 25
The selection for this month is The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science by Natalie Angier.
Have fun learning about Australian music and culture! Hear a real didgeridoo, an Aborigines’ wind instrument . All ages welcome.
SAT Practice Test, 9:00 AM--1:00 PM, Saturday July 25
Students can take a fully proctored practice SAT to know what to expect in a test-like environment. REGISTRATION ONLY.
Call 1-800-KAP-TEST to register for SKPT9028, Saturday July 25, 2009.
Evening Book Group, 7:00 PM, Monday July 20
This month's selection is Ms. Hemple Chronicles by Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum.
Mystery Readers Book Club 7:00 PM, Tuesday July 21
This month's selection is Skull Mantra by Eliot Pattison.
Saturday Non-Fiction Book Group, 3:00 PM, Saturday July 25
The selection for this month is The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science by Natalie Angier.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Library Garden Tour, 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sunday, July 12 (News Release)
19th Annual Mt. Lebanon Public Library Garden Tour
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Sunday, July 12
The 19th Annual Garden Tour benefiting the Mt. Lebanon Public Library will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2009. This year’s tour features seven distinctive Mt. Lebanon gardens. The Garden Tour has been a significant source of funding for the library. Since 1991, Garden Tours have raised more than $292,000 for the benefit of the library. Proceeds from the previous Garden Tours helped build the new library and the outdoor courtyard, and have provided books, audio-visual materials, puppets, and programs for patrons of all ages.
Ticket prices remain the same as last year:
$12 in advance; $15 on tour day.
Mt. Lebanon Public Library Garden Party
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday, July 11
For the fifth year the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Board of Directors is hosting a pre-tour Garden Party in the Library Courtyard. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and great conversation with fellow garden lovers!
$25 admission, in advance or at the door!
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Sunday, July 12
The 19th Annual Garden Tour benefiting the Mt. Lebanon Public Library will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2009. This year’s tour features seven distinctive Mt. Lebanon gardens. The Garden Tour has been a significant source of funding for the library. Since 1991, Garden Tours have raised more than $292,000 for the benefit of the library. Proceeds from the previous Garden Tours helped build the new library and the outdoor courtyard, and have provided books, audio-visual materials, puppets, and programs for patrons of all ages.
Ticket prices remain the same as last year:
$12 in advance; $15 on tour day.
Mt. Lebanon Public Library Garden Party
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday, July 11
For the fifth year the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Board of Directors is hosting a pre-tour Garden Party in the Library Courtyard. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and great conversation with fellow garden lovers!
$25 admission, in advance or at the door!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Express Yourself – Amigurumi, 1:30 PM, Tuesday, July 14, 21, and 28 (News Release)
Express Yourself – Amigurumi
1:30 PM, Tuesday, July 14, 21, and 28
Learn to crochet adorable, tiny animals and creatures. Come to one or all of the three weekly sessions. Middle and High School aged students welcome. All materials provided.
PALS Book Club, 10:00 AM, Friday, July 17
This month's selection is When the Heart Cries by Cindy Woodsmall.
Meet the Author Linda Hoffman, 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 18
He Can't Remember, She Can't Forget is a fictional story based on events in author Linda Hoffman's life. Linda touches on topics like relationships, love, heart-break, families, raising children, divorce, alcoholism, abuse and so many more things that are relevant to so many people. This story touches on the heart-wrenching decisions and emotions that are common in so many situations. In her book, Linda shows how the challenging drama we all face at one time or another, can indeed give us the internal strength to survive and even rise above.
The art of writing and creating of any kind can be an outlet for so many people, whether fictional or otherwise. Imagination and creativity are indeed useful and a wonderful addition to our world. Linda uses her book to share with others her path of writing and how some of the true events in her otherwise fictional story have shaped her to be the person she is today. She would like to inspire others who may have been through similar circumstances or faced difficult decisions.
Be Creative is the theme for this year's Adult Summer Reading Program. This is the second in a series of author and artist talks at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library this summer.
A Mt. Lebanon Public Library summer reading club event.
1:30 PM, Tuesday, July 14, 21, and 28
Learn to crochet adorable, tiny animals and creatures. Come to one or all of the three weekly sessions. Middle and High School aged students welcome. All materials provided.
PALS Book Club, 10:00 AM, Friday, July 17
This month's selection is When the Heart Cries by Cindy Woodsmall.
Meet the Author Linda Hoffman, 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 18
He Can't Remember, She Can't Forget is a fictional story based on events in author Linda Hoffman's life. Linda touches on topics like relationships, love, heart-break, families, raising children, divorce, alcoholism, abuse and so many more things that are relevant to so many people. This story touches on the heart-wrenching decisions and emotions that are common in so many situations. In her book, Linda shows how the challenging drama we all face at one time or another, can indeed give us the internal strength to survive and even rise above.
The art of writing and creating of any kind can be an outlet for so many people, whether fictional or otherwise. Imagination and creativity are indeed useful and a wonderful addition to our world. Linda uses her book to share with others her path of writing and how some of the true events in her otherwise fictional story have shaped her to be the person she is today. She would like to inspire others who may have been through similar circumstances or faced difficult decisions.
Be Creative is the theme for this year's Adult Summer Reading Program. This is the second in a series of author and artist talks at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library this summer.
A Mt. Lebanon Public Library summer reading club event.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Meet Quilter Dallas DiLeo 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 24 (News Release)
Meet Quilter Dallas DiLeo 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 24
Quilts made by Mt. Lebanon resident Dallas DiLeo are on display on the lower level of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library for the month of June. Included are traditional and contemporary designs.
A quilt maker and teacher of quilting for many years, Ms. DiLeo particularly likes to make and teach simple, traditional designs pieced by machine using speed methods. “For me, the fun is in playing with the fabrics and the variety of colors and prints. I always tell students to let the fabric do the work. Although I love to look at very elaborately pieced or appliquéd quilts at shows, and I enjoy art quilts a great deal, those aren’t the kind I most enjoy making myself.”
A Meet the Artist reception will be held on Wednesday, June 24th, in the lower level of the library, adjacent to the exhibit from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
Quilts made by Mt. Lebanon resident Dallas DiLeo are on display on the lower level of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library for the month of June. Included are traditional and contemporary designs.
A quilt maker and teacher of quilting for many years, Ms. DiLeo particularly likes to make and teach simple, traditional designs pieced by machine using speed methods. “For me, the fun is in playing with the fabrics and the variety of colors and prints. I always tell students to let the fabric do the work. Although I love to look at very elaborately pieced or appliquéd quilts at shows, and I enjoy art quilts a great deal, those aren’t the kind I most enjoy making myself.”
A Meet the Artist reception will be held on Wednesday, June 24th, in the lower level of the library, adjacent to the exhibit from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Discover Darwin, a 6-week Discovery series beginning 10 am, Tuesday, July 7 (News Release)
Discover Darwin, Begins 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 7
2009 is an important year in the legacy of Darwin. It is the 200th anniversary of his birth, and the 150th anniversary of his most important work, On the Origin of the Species. We will review his activities, relationships, illness, ideas, and publications, and discuss the current state of his scientific contributions and subsequent controversies. Join Dr. Cleon Cornes as he leads this 6-week Discovery series, Discover Charles Darwin: His Life and His Work.
Pittsburgh Signs Project, 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 11
(THIS IS A RE-SCHEDULED EVENT)
The Pittsburgh Signs Project invited photographers from the 14 counties of southwestern Pennsylvania to submit images and comments and the result is Pittsburgh Signs Project: 250 Signs of Western Pennsylvania, a full-color book showcasing the signs of our region, past and present. Published by Carnegie Mellon University Press, the project was made possible in part by a grant from Pittsburgh 250 Community Connections. Meet Jennifer Baron, Greg Langel, Elizabeth Perry, and Mark Stroup, co-authors of Pittsburgh Signs Project: 250 Signs of Western Pennsylvania.
Express Yourself -- Make Your Own Ringtone, 1:30 PM, Tuesday, July 7
Make your own ringtone free and download or e-mail to your phone. No musical talent required! Middle and High School aged students welcome. All materials provided.
Spanish Fiestas 1:30 PM, Wednesdays, July 8 and 22
Kids in grades 1-3 are invited to share Spanish fun. Spanish teachers from the Mt. Lebanon School District will lead the festivities.
The Joint Is Jumpin' 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 9
Hand-clapping jazz fun for the entire family!
Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon, 10:00 AM, Monday, July 6
Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
Movies for Seniors, 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 11
This month's selection is Bell, Book, and Candle, a 1958 classic starring Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, James Stewart, Ernie Kovacs, and Hermione Gingold. 103 min.
2009 is an important year in the legacy of Darwin. It is the 200th anniversary of his birth, and the 150th anniversary of his most important work, On the Origin of the Species. We will review his activities, relationships, illness, ideas, and publications, and discuss the current state of his scientific contributions and subsequent controversies. Join Dr. Cleon Cornes as he leads this 6-week Discovery series, Discover Charles Darwin: His Life and His Work.
Pittsburgh Signs Project, 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 11
(THIS IS A RE-SCHEDULED EVENT)
The Pittsburgh Signs Project invited photographers from the 14 counties of southwestern Pennsylvania to submit images and comments and the result is Pittsburgh Signs Project: 250 Signs of Western Pennsylvania, a full-color book showcasing the signs of our region, past and present. Published by Carnegie Mellon University Press, the project was made possible in part by a grant from Pittsburgh 250 Community Connections. Meet Jennifer Baron, Greg Langel, Elizabeth Perry, and Mark Stroup, co-authors of Pittsburgh Signs Project: 250 Signs of Western Pennsylvania.
Express Yourself -- Make Your Own Ringtone, 1:30 PM, Tuesday, July 7
Make your own ringtone free and download or e-mail to your phone. No musical talent required! Middle and High School aged students welcome. All materials provided.
Spanish Fiestas 1:30 PM, Wednesdays, July 8 and 22
Kids in grades 1-3 are invited to share Spanish fun. Spanish teachers from the Mt. Lebanon School District will lead the festivities.
The Joint Is Jumpin' 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 9
Hand-clapping jazz fun for the entire family!
Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon, 10:00 AM, Monday, July 6
Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
Movies for Seniors, 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 11
This month's selection is Bell, Book, and Candle, a 1958 classic starring Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, James Stewart, Ernie Kovacs, and Hermione Gingold. 103 min.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Express Yourself -- Flexagon Book Making, 1:30 pm, Tuesday, June 30 (News Release)
, 1:30 PM Tuesday, June 30
This year's summer reading theme is Express Yourself @ Your Library! Become a book artist with this versatile "flexagon" style book. Middle and High School aged students welcome. All materials provided.
American History Book Discussion Group, 9:30 AM, Thursday, July 2 & 16
The current selection is No Ordinary Time by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
The library will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day.
This year's summer reading theme is Express Yourself @ Your Library! Become a book artist with this versatile "flexagon" style book. Middle and High School aged students welcome. All materials provided.
American History Book Discussion Group, 9:30 AM, Thursday, July 2 & 16
The current selection is No Ordinary Time by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
The library will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Bill Pate's Drum Trail, A Family Concert, 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 25 (News Release)
Bill Pate's Drum Trail, A Family Concert, 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 25
Drum Trail is a highly interactive program chronicling the history of the universe and our rhythmic interaction as inhabitants of Planet Earth. With nearly forty years' drumming experience, Bill Pate designed Drum Trail to be informative, motivating and spiritually uplifting. Drum Trail culminates with audience members invited onstage to perform as an impromptu "Drum Orchestra" with Bill transforming their rhythms into a unifying song. With or without any musical background, Bill makes sure that his audience as well as his "band mates-for-the-day" all have a memorable - and motivating - experience.
Senior Crime Prevention University, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 23
Senior Crime Prevention University is presented throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by a newly created Elder Abuse Unit. The program enlightens seniors about the latest scams used by con artists, tells them how to avoid becoming a victim and arms several hundred citizens each month with important consumer information. In addition, the presentation includes important facts on identity theft, specifically how individuals can safeguard their good credit and protect their personal information. While there is no fool-proof way to avoid identity theft, there are ways to minimize the chances of becoming a victim, and minimize the damage identity theft can cause. Presenter: Senior Supervisory Special Agent Rick Shaheen. Registration required.
Tail Waggin' Tutors, Begins 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 24
Sign up to read to a dog! Designed for readers of all ages who would benefit from reading aloud to a non-judgmental furry friend! Dogs are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Readers must register for one session: June 24, July 1, or July 8.
Terrific Tuesdays, Begins 1:30 PM, Tuesday June 23
A summer reading tradition! Five weeks of fun hour-long programs for children entering grades 1 and up! Check at the library for a complete schedule.
Express Yourself -- Make Your Own Stationary, 1:30 PM, Tuesday, June 23
Making your own stationary is fun and "green!" Middle and High School aged students welcome. All materials provided.
Saturday Non-Fiction Book Group, 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 27
The selection for this month is The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell.
Drum Trail is a highly interactive program chronicling the history of the universe and our rhythmic interaction as inhabitants of Planet Earth. With nearly forty years' drumming experience, Bill Pate designed Drum Trail to be informative, motivating and spiritually uplifting. Drum Trail culminates with audience members invited onstage to perform as an impromptu "Drum Orchestra" with Bill transforming their rhythms into a unifying song. With or without any musical background, Bill makes sure that his audience as well as his "band mates-for-the-day" all have a memorable - and motivating - experience.
Senior Crime Prevention University, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 23
Senior Crime Prevention University is presented throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by a newly created Elder Abuse Unit. The program enlightens seniors about the latest scams used by con artists, tells them how to avoid becoming a victim and arms several hundred citizens each month with important consumer information. In addition, the presentation includes important facts on identity theft, specifically how individuals can safeguard their good credit and protect their personal information. While there is no fool-proof way to avoid identity theft, there are ways to minimize the chances of becoming a victim, and minimize the damage identity theft can cause. Presenter: Senior Supervisory Special Agent Rick Shaheen. Registration required.
Tail Waggin' Tutors, Begins 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 24
Sign up to read to a dog! Designed for readers of all ages who would benefit from reading aloud to a non-judgmental furry friend! Dogs are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Readers must register for one session: June 24, July 1, or July 8.
Terrific Tuesdays, Begins 1:30 PM, Tuesday June 23
A summer reading tradition! Five weeks of fun hour-long programs for children entering grades 1 and up! Check at the library for a complete schedule.
Express Yourself -- Make Your Own Stationary, 1:30 PM, Tuesday, June 23
Making your own stationary is fun and "green!" Middle and High School aged students welcome. All materials provided.
Saturday Non-Fiction Book Group, 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 27
The selection for this month is The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Summer Reading Club Kick Off, 9 am to 9 pm, Monday, June 15 (News Release)
Summer Reading Club Kick Off
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday, June 15
Kid! Teens! Adults! Join the Summer Reading Club on line and enjoy the kick off activities! This year's theme is Be Creative @ Your Library!
Activities include:
Face painting by Funny Faces- 11:30 am to 1:30 pm- Children's Library
Mike the Balloon Guy- 2:30 to 4:30 pm- Children's Library
Sadecky's Puppets Performance- 1:30 to 2:30 pm- Southminster Lawn
Karaoke- 4:30 to 6:30 pm- Children's Library
Outdoor Concert with Mark Weakland- 6:30 pm- Southminster Lawn
Crafts all day!- Children's Library
Adults are encouraged to sign up on line and stop at the reference desk to be eligible for a grand prize drawing on the day of the kickoff.
Spend an hour or spend the day @ your library!
All Summer Reading Clubs will run from June 13 - August 7.
Pittsburgh Signs Project: Be Creative Meet the Authors
2:00 PM, Saturday, June 20
Meet Jennifer Baron, Greg Langel, Elizabeth Perry, and Mark Stroup, co-authors of Pittsburgh Signs Project: 250 Signs of Western Pennsylvania.
The Pittsburgh Signs Project invited photographers from the 14 counties of southwestern Pennsylvania to submit images and comments and the result is Pittsburgh Signs Project: 250 Signs of Western Pennsylvania, a full-color book showcasing the signs of our region, past and present. Published by Carnegie Mellon University Press, the project was made possible in part by a grant from Pittsburgh 250 Community Connections.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center, 9:30 AM, Friday, June 19
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center is pleased to offer the following the following workshop in partnership with Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
Topic: Cultivating Donors; Presenter: Teresa Gregory.
Pre-register at 412-281-7143.
Express Yourself -- Button Making, 1:30 PM, Tuesday, June 16
This year's teen summer reading theme is "Express Yourself @ Your Library!" Design and make your own buttons. Middle and High School aged students welcome. All materials provided or bring your own photos or drawings.
Evening Book Group, 7:00 PM, Monday, June 15
This month's selection is Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith.
Mystery Readers Book Club, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 16
This month's selection is Death Artist by Jonathan Santlofer.
PALS Book Club, 10:00 AM, Friday, June 19
This month's selection is Now Is the Time to Open Your Heart by Alice Walker.
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday, June 15
Kid! Teens! Adults! Join the Summer Reading Club on line and enjoy the kick off activities! This year's theme is Be Creative @ Your Library!
Activities include:
Face painting by Funny Faces- 11:30 am to 1:30 pm- Children's Library
Mike the Balloon Guy- 2:30 to 4:30 pm- Children's Library
Sadecky's Puppets Performance- 1:30 to 2:30 pm- Southminster Lawn
Karaoke- 4:30 to 6:30 pm- Children's Library
Outdoor Concert with Mark Weakland- 6:30 pm- Southminster Lawn
Crafts all day!- Children's Library
Adults are encouraged to sign up on line and stop at the reference desk to be eligible for a grand prize drawing on the day of the kickoff.
Spend an hour or spend the day @ your library!
All Summer Reading Clubs will run from June 13 - August 7.
Pittsburgh Signs Project: Be Creative Meet the Authors
2:00 PM, Saturday, June 20
Meet Jennifer Baron, Greg Langel, Elizabeth Perry, and Mark Stroup, co-authors of Pittsburgh Signs Project: 250 Signs of Western Pennsylvania.
The Pittsburgh Signs Project invited photographers from the 14 counties of southwestern Pennsylvania to submit images and comments and the result is Pittsburgh Signs Project: 250 Signs of Western Pennsylvania, a full-color book showcasing the signs of our region, past and present. Published by Carnegie Mellon University Press, the project was made possible in part by a grant from Pittsburgh 250 Community Connections.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center, 9:30 AM, Friday, June 19
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center is pleased to offer the following the following workshop in partnership with Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
Topic: Cultivating Donors; Presenter: Teresa Gregory.
Pre-register at 412-281-7143.
Express Yourself -- Button Making, 1:30 PM, Tuesday, June 16
This year's teen summer reading theme is "Express Yourself @ Your Library!" Design and make your own buttons. Middle and High School aged students welcome. All materials provided or bring your own photos or drawings.
Evening Book Group, 7:00 PM, Monday, June 15
This month's selection is Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith.
Mystery Readers Book Club, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 16
This month's selection is Death Artist by Jonathan Santlofer.
PALS Book Club, 10:00 AM, Friday, June 19
This month's selection is Now Is the Time to Open Your Heart by Alice Walker.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Chinese Language Lessons, 6-Week Introductory Program Beginning 7 pm, Wednesday, June 10 (News Release)
Chinese Language Lessons, 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 10
Join us for a 6-week introduction to Chinese. Registration required.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center, 9:30 AM, Friday, June 12
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center is pleased to offer the following the following workshop in partnership with the Volunteer Administrators of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
Volunteers/Generations. Pre-register at 412-281-7143.
Movies for Seniors, 2:00 PM, Saturday June 13
This month's selection is Mongolian Ping Pong. A ping pong ball, found floating in a stream, becomes the source of wonderment for three young boys who live in the remote grasslands of Mongolia, a magnificent landscape little changed since the time of Genghis Khan. In Mongolian; with English subtitles. 102 minutes.
Morning Book Discussion Group, 10:30 AM, Monday, June 8
The selection for this month is All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren.
KidsLit Book Discussion Group, 7:00 PM, Monday June 8
This month's selection is Whirligig by Paul Fleischman.
Join us for a 6-week introduction to Chinese. Registration required.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center, 9:30 AM, Friday, June 12
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center is pleased to offer the following the following workshop in partnership with the Volunteer Administrators of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
Volunteers/Generations. Pre-register at 412-281-7143.
Movies for Seniors, 2:00 PM, Saturday June 13
This month's selection is Mongolian Ping Pong. A ping pong ball, found floating in a stream, becomes the source of wonderment for three young boys who live in the remote grasslands of Mongolia, a magnificent landscape little changed since the time of Genghis Khan. In Mongolian; with English subtitles. 102 minutes.
Morning Book Discussion Group, 10:30 AM, Monday, June 8
The selection for this month is All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren.
KidsLit Book Discussion Group, 7:00 PM, Monday June 8
This month's selection is Whirligig by Paul Fleischman.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Stock Investing for Beginners, Begins 7 pm, Monday, June 1 (News Release)
Stock Investing for Beginners, Begins 7:00 PM, Monday, June 1
If you have been on the sidelines wondering if or how you should get involved in stock investing, this Discovery series is for you. Our six-week guide for investing will be the book, Rule #1 by Phil Town. There are many types of stock investing. Town has taken tried and true value investing, made famous by Benjamin Graham in 1934 and later by Warren Buffett, among others, and has provided an easy 1-2-3 approach to stock investing. Rule #1 will give you a working knowledge of how to use the stock market to your advantage. Stock investing has been described as a complex discipline when, in fact, one can make it as complicated or as easy as one wants. This book discussion is primarily for adults, however feel free to bring your teenage son or daughter and we will explore this book together. Registration required. For further information email martinbdv@verizon.net
State and Federal Incentives for Solar Installations, 10 AM, Saturday, June 6(Repeated 10 AM, Saturday, June 20)
The State of PA has recently released its Sunshine Grant Program. This Grant Program will reduce the installed cost of a Solar Installation (Thermal and Photovoltaics) by 35%. Combined with the Federal Tax Credit of 30%, you can expect approximately a 50% discount in the installed cost of a solar system. It has never been more cost effective to consider installing solar panels on your home. Michael Merck is President of West Penn Energy Solutions, a full service Residential and Commercial Energy Contractor. Michael is a Residential Energy Services (RESNET) certified Home Energy Rater, a Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified Building Analyst and a Solar Energy International (SEI) trained solar installer. This program is one in our continuing BE GREEN series.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center, Begins 9:30 AM, Wednesday, June 3
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center is pleased to offer the following the following workshops in partnership with Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
Proposal Writing Series
June 3: Needs Assessment with Pat Murphy
June 10: Goals & Objectives with Marsha Tongel
June 17: Project Methods with Marsha Tongel
June 24: Project Evaluation with Marshall Gordon
July 1: Project Budgets with Pat Murphy
Registration required. Call 412-281-7143.
Chinese Storytime Begins 9:30 AM, Wednesday, June 3
Carissa Yu will introduce children to Chinese language and culture with stories, songs and rhymes. Three consecutive Wednesdays, June 3, 10, and 17. For children ages 3-6.
Meet the Artist Robert Schmalzried, 7:00 PM, Thursday June 4
Robert Schmalzried will be discuss his artwork and show slides.
If you have been on the sidelines wondering if or how you should get involved in stock investing, this Discovery series is for you. Our six-week guide for investing will be the book, Rule #1 by Phil Town. There are many types of stock investing. Town has taken tried and true value investing, made famous by Benjamin Graham in 1934 and later by Warren Buffett, among others, and has provided an easy 1-2-3 approach to stock investing. Rule #1 will give you a working knowledge of how to use the stock market to your advantage. Stock investing has been described as a complex discipline when, in fact, one can make it as complicated or as easy as one wants. This book discussion is primarily for adults, however feel free to bring your teenage son or daughter and we will explore this book together. Registration required. For further information email martinbdv@verizon.net
State and Federal Incentives for Solar Installations, 10 AM, Saturday, June 6(Repeated 10 AM, Saturday, June 20)
The State of PA has recently released its Sunshine Grant Program. This Grant Program will reduce the installed cost of a Solar Installation (Thermal and Photovoltaics) by 35%. Combined with the Federal Tax Credit of 30%, you can expect approximately a 50% discount in the installed cost of a solar system. It has never been more cost effective to consider installing solar panels on your home. Michael Merck is President of West Penn Energy Solutions, a full service Residential and Commercial Energy Contractor. Michael is a Residential Energy Services (RESNET) certified Home Energy Rater, a Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified Building Analyst and a Solar Energy International (SEI) trained solar installer. This program is one in our continuing BE GREEN series.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center, Begins 9:30 AM, Wednesday, June 3
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center is pleased to offer the following the following workshops in partnership with Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
Proposal Writing Series
June 3: Needs Assessment with Pat Murphy
June 10: Goals & Objectives with Marsha Tongel
June 17: Project Methods with Marsha Tongel
June 24: Project Evaluation with Marshall Gordon
July 1: Project Budgets with Pat Murphy
Registration required. Call 412-281-7143.
Chinese Storytime Begins 9:30 AM, Wednesday, June 3
Carissa Yu will introduce children to Chinese language and culture with stories, songs and rhymes. Three consecutive Wednesdays, June 3, 10, and 17. For children ages 3-6.
Meet the Artist Robert Schmalzried, 7:00 PM, Thursday June 4
Robert Schmalzried will be discuss his artwork and show slides.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Based on the Book: Best-Sellers Cinema; A Pennsylvania Humanities Council Program, 1 pm, Saturday, May 30 (News Release)
Based on the Book: Best-Sellers Cinema
Pennsylvania Humanities Council
1:00 PM, Saturday, May 30
We know that books and movies are different, so, we really shouldn't compare them. Yet, when we see the film version of a book we've read—whether we loved, liked, leafed or loathed it—we just can't help it, can we? We usually end up preferring either the version on the page or the version on the screen, knowing that we're comparing a literary apple with a cinematic orange. In this presentation, KYW Newsradio film critic and LaSalle University film professor Bill Wine will discuss the psychological differences between the reading and viewing experiences. He'll also talk about indelible written works that have provided the source material for memorable movies. And don't worry, we'll deal with the insufferable bombs too. So, bring your preferences, opinions, memories and questions.
Bill Wine has been writing about and teaching film throughout his career, serving as a movie critic for magazines, newspapers, radio, television, and Internet sites. He served as the movie critic for Fox Television for twelve years--earning eight Emmy award nominations and winning three Emmy awards in the process--and is currently the critic for KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia. He has also written for The Village Voice, Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and many other publications. He is also a produced and published playwright.
This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, supported in part by federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the office of Commonwealth Libraries.
Pennsylvania Humanities Council
1:00 PM, Saturday, May 30
We know that books and movies are different, so, we really shouldn't compare them. Yet, when we see the film version of a book we've read—whether we loved, liked, leafed or loathed it—we just can't help it, can we? We usually end up preferring either the version on the page or the version on the screen, knowing that we're comparing a literary apple with a cinematic orange. In this presentation, KYW Newsradio film critic and LaSalle University film professor Bill Wine will discuss the psychological differences between the reading and viewing experiences. He'll also talk about indelible written works that have provided the source material for memorable movies. And don't worry, we'll deal with the insufferable bombs too. So, bring your preferences, opinions, memories and questions.
Bill Wine has been writing about and teaching film throughout his career, serving as a movie critic for magazines, newspapers, radio, television, and Internet sites. He served as the movie critic for Fox Television for twelve years--earning eight Emmy award nominations and winning three Emmy awards in the process--and is currently the critic for KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia. He has also written for The Village Voice, Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and many other publications. He is also a produced and published playwright.
This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, supported in part by federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the office of Commonwealth Libraries.
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