Coffee Chat with Author Kathleen Bowers. September 27 .... business, as well as some of her personal ex- periences while
At a Glance
PROGRAMS (continued) September 1
Birds of Prey
September 5
Library is Closed (Labor Day)
Thursday, November 17 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
September 7
3D Printing Workshop
September 12
History Night: The Road to Berlin, Part 1: The Prelude
The life, works, and influences of the great Norman Rockwell will be discussed.
September 15
The Uniqueness of Pittsburgh with PPG Columnist Brian O’Neill
September 19
Hazo Live
Pittsburgh: Memorable Places and Recent Changes with Louise Sturgess of the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation
September 22
Coffee Chat with Author Kathleen Bowers
September 27
Photography Fair
October 10
History Night: The Road to Berlin, Part 2: D-Day
Monday, November 21 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $2 per person
October 13
Zen Practice: An Introduction
October 17
Mary Robb Jackson: My Life In Broadcasting
This interactive presentation will draw on participants’ memories and knowledge of Pittsburgh and will reveal how historic preservation efforts have helped create a city of great beauty and character. A brown bag lunch is included. Registration with payment must be made in person at the library to reserve your spot. Seating is limited.
October 20
Expectant Parent Class
October 24
Tap Into Your Powerful Mind-Body Connection
October 27
Writing Pittsburgh: A Panel Discussion with Acclaimed Novelists Rebecca Drake, Annette Dashofy, and Gwyn Cready
November 14
History Night: The Road to Berlin: Part 3: The Battle of the Bulge
November 17
All About Norm
November 21
Pittsburgh: Memorable Places and Recent Changes
All About Norm with Julie Agar
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Fall 2016
November 24 - 25 Library is Closed (Thanksgiving) December 23 - 26
Library is Closed (Christmas)
Friends of the Library collect books the 1st Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Library Multipurpose Room. Please check the library website for up to date information regarding book collection Saturdays.
PROGRAMS
NEW! History Night with Glenn Flickinger and Scott Moore
Coffee Chat with the Author Special Guest: Kathleen Bowers
Birds of Prey with Gabi Hughes of the Audubon Society of PA
Monday, September 12 The Road to Berlin, Part 1: The Prelude Monday, October 10 The Road to Berlin, Part 2: D-Day Monday, November 14 The Road to Berlin, Part 3: The Battle of the Bulge 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 22 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 1 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Come explore the natural history of Pennsylvania’s raptors including the importance of habitat and how our actions impact these fascinating creatures. You’ll meet some live ‘avian ambassadors’ of the feathered kind. Adults and children accompanied by a parent are invited to come to this hands-on interactive program.
Local USC history buffs Flickinger and Moore will facilitate this monthly discussion group about our roots. The group will meet the second Monday of each month. Registration is not required.
3D Printing Workshop with Aaron Hartman of Bits to Pieces
The Uniqueness of Pittsburgh with PPG Columnist and Author Brian O’Neill
Wednesday, September 28 and October 19 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, September 15 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to print a 3D object in this hands-on workshop. Adults and children 12 years of age and older may register. Class size is limited to 10 students. Register early.
Come and be entertained as O’Neill shares his perspectives about the city he loves. O’Neill is the author of the book, The Paris of Appalachia: Pittsburgh in the TwentyFirst Century.
Express Yourself! Writers Group with Freelance Editor Robert Celaschi Wednesday, September 14 and 28 Wednesday, October 12 and 26 Wednesday, November 9 and 23 Wednesday, December 7 and 21 10 a.m. to Noon
The focus of this group is to share writings and to serve as a resource and writing inspiration for one another. Stop in any time. Registration is not required.
Hazo Live! with Local Author Dr. Samuel Hazo
Come and enjoy fresh coffee, sweet treats, and a lively discussion with Sacred Silence author Kathleen Bowers.
Photography Fair Every life is a story worth preserving and sharing. Tuesday, September 27 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to preserve your precious memories from experts in various fields of photo preservation. Bring your photos (up to 50 loose 8x10, 5x7, 4x6 or 3x5) and they will be scanned for you for free. The event will close with several prize drawings valued at over $300.
Zen Practice: An Introduction with Head Priest Kotoku Ray Crivello Thursday, October 13 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Hear about Zen meditation and how to integrate it into your life.
Monday, September 19 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mary Robb Jackson: My Life in Broadcasting
Dr. Hazo is the author of poetry, fiction, essays and plays. He was Pennsylvania’s first State Poet from 1993 to 2003. Please join us as he discusses his latest book, They Rule the World, published in 2016. Copies of his books will be available for purchase.
Monday, October 17 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Jackson, a 40-year veteran of local broadcasting, will share her perspectives on the business, as well as some of her personal experiences while working as a TV reporter.
Expectant Parent Class with Dr. Damian Ternullo of Pediatric Alliance P.C., St. Clair Division Thursday, October 20 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Learn what to expect when you’re expecting. New baby basics will also be covered.
Tap Into Your Powerful Mind-Body Connection with Laura Crooks RN, MEd, Certified Wellness Coach, Owner of You Bloom Wellness, LLC Monday, October 24 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The mind and body are intricately intertwined. Your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and emotions have a positive or negative effect on you. Your actions, muscle tension, heart rate and posture affect your thoughts and outlook. This program will explain how you can use the mind-body connection to achieve the health and happiness you are searching for.
Writing Pittsburgh: A Panel Discussion with Acclaimed Novelists Rebecca Drake, Annette Dashofy, and Gwyn Cready Thursday, October 27 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Drake, Dashofy, and Cready will discuss their works. Bring your questions. A book sale and signing immediately follows the event.