Monday January 4, 2010 -  Saturday February 27, 2010 Go To Top Adult Winter Reading Program         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     Adults can read and win this winter with our Adult Winter Reading Program. Read 4 books between January 4th and February 27th to get a raffle ticket that will be entered in prize drawings. Contact the Reference Desk to find out how to register.     Location: Library   Children's Winter Reading Program         Contact: Children's Dept.   412-828-9520 x18        Read-to-Me and Independent Readers are invited to participate in our Children's Winter Reading Program. Contact the Children's Department to find out how to register and keep track of the books you read.     Location: Children's Room   Teen Winter Reading Program         Contact: Teen Room   412-828-9520 x10        Teens can read and win this winter with our Teen Winter Reading Program. Earn a raffle ticket for every 5 books you read between January 4th and February 27th. Contact the Teen Room to find out how to register.     Location: Teen Room Tuesday February 9, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Preschool Storytime         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        This storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 years old. It will last about 30 to 45 minutes. Limited to 15 children. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room Wednesday February 10, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM Preschool Storytime         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        This storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 years old. It will last about 30 to 45 minutes. Limited to 15 children. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room Thursday February 11, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Introduction to Genealogy Resources Databases         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This is a free computer class that will show you how to do genealogy research using the library's subscription to the Ancestry Library database. Pre-registration is required.     Location: Computer Lab       10:30 AM Toddler Storytime         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        This storytime is for toddlers ages 24 to 36 months. It will last about 30 to 45 minutes. Limited to 12 toddlers. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room   6:30 PM Percy Jackson Premiere Party         Contact: Teen Room   412-828-9520 x10        Get ready for the upcoming movie with trivia and a discussion about the first book in the series, "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan. Pre-registration is requested.     Location: Teen Room   7:00 PM All about Chocolate         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     Come to the library to learn about the process of making chocolate, how to use it in recipes and what the different kinds of chocolate are. Chocolate samples and recipes will be available. Pre-registration is required.     Location: Reading Room     Friday February 12, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:15 AM Introduction to Email         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This class is for anyone who is just starting out using Email. Participants will learn how to set up an email account and use it to communicate with others. Pre-registration is required.     Location: Computer Lab       10:30 AM Baby Lap-sit         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        For babies from infants to 24 months. Baby lap-sit consists of books, songs, fingerplays, games and more. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room   12:00 PM  -  1:15 PM Booked for Lunch         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     The Booked for Lunch group will discuss "The Beekeeper's Apprentice" by Laurie R. King. Bring your lunch and drinks will be provided.     Location: Reading Room

Saturday February 13, 2010 Go To Top 11:00 AM Lego Day @ the Library         Contact: Children's Dept.   412-828-9520 x18        Come and build with us with world-famous Legos. Fun for all ages! No registration required.     Location: Children's Room   1:00 PM Leonard Bernstein: A Panoramic View         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     Flavio Chamis returns to the library to present a program on Leonard Bernstein's wide range of talents in music, writing and teaching. Mr. Chamis was a personal friend of Mr. Bernstein, having worked from him as a conducting assistant on several occasions. Mr. Chamis will share some of the exclusive personal recordings and mementos he collected during his friendship with Mr. Bernstein. Pre-registration is required.     Location: Reading Room     Monday February 15, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Toddler Storytime         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        This storytime is for toddlers ages 24 to 36 months. It will last about 30 to 45 minutes. Limited to 12 toddlers. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room   1:00 PM Monday Movie Matinee         Contact: Children's Dept.   412-828-9520 x18        Enjoy your day off from school with a high-flying adventure in the South American rainforests. Refreshments will be available.     Location: Teen Room   3:00 PM  -  4:15 PM Email: Beyond the Basics         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     Patrons who have an email account but aren’t completely sure how to use it will benefit from taking this class. Folders, attachments and account options will be explained in detail. Registration is required.     Location: Computer Lab       6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Silver Scholars: Microsoft Excel-Pt.2         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This is the second part of a two-part class about how to use the spreadsheet program Microsoft Excel.     Location: Reading Room Tuesday February 16, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Preschool Storytime         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        This storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 years old. It will last about 30 to 45 minutes. Limited to 15 children. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room Wednesday February 17, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM Preschool Storytime         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        This storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 years old. It will last about 30 to 45 minutes. Limited to 15 children. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room Thursday February 18, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Toddler Storytime         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        This storytime is for toddlers ages 24 to 36 months. It will last about 30 to 45 minutes. Limited to 12 toddlers. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Computers-Pt. 1         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This hands-on, two-part class will teach participants all the basics of computers. The first class will cover mouse and keyboard basics, how to use windows, search menus and more. The cost for this two-part class is $40.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe     Friday February 19, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:15 AM Email: Beyond the Basics         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     Patrons who have an email account but aren’t completely sure how to use it will benefit from taking this class. Folders, attachments and account options will be explained in detail. Registration is required.     Location: Computer Lab       10:30 AM Baby Lap-sit         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        For babies from infants to 24 months. Baby lap-sit consists of books, songs, fingerplays, games and more. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room

Saturday February 20, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM County-wide Chess Tournament         Contact: Children's Dept.   412-828-9520 x18        Bring a chessboard, bagged lunch and your skills to our annual chess tournament. Pre-registration is required.     Location: Reading Room Monday February 22, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Toddler Storytime         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        This storytime is for toddlers ages 24 to 36 months. It will last about 30 to 45 minutes. Limited to 12 toddlers. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room   3:00 PM  -  4:15 PM Search the Internet         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This class focuses on finding information on the Internet when a website's address isn't known. Search engines and subject directories are thoroughly explained with plenty of time for practice. Website evaluation criteria are also covered. Registration is required.     Location: Computer Lab       6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Silver Scholars: Microsoft Powerpoint-Pt. 1         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This is a two-part class that teaches participants how to use Microsoft Powerpoint, a slide show presentation program. Participants will learn how to create a slide show with text, graphics, pictures and animation. The fee for this two-part class is $40.00. Pre-registration is required.     Location: Reading Room       7:00 PM Evening Book Discussion Group         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     Join us as we discuss "The Widow of the South" by Robert Hicks. Refreshments will be provided.     Location: Reading Room     Tuesday February 23, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Preschool Storytime         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        This storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 years old. It will last about 30 to 45 minutes. Limited to 15 children. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Storytime for Sharpsburg Head Start         Contact: Sharpsburg Community Library   412-781-0783        Monthly storytime for children erolled in Sharpsburg Head Start. Wednesday February 24, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM Preschool Storytime         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        This storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 years old. It will last about 30 to 45 minutes. Limited to 15 children. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room   7:00 PM Just for Kids Book Club         Contact: Children's Dept.   412-828-9520 x18        This month's discussion is "Civil War on Sunday" by Mary Pope Osborne. Children ages 8-10 are welcome to participate. Refreshments will be available. Pre-registration is requested.     Location: Children's Room Thursday February 25, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM Toddler Storytime         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        This storytime is for toddlers ages 24 to 36 months. It will last about 30 to 45 minutes. Limited to 12 toddlers. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Computers-Pt. 2         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This is the second part of a two-part class. In this class, participants will review what was learned in Part 1 and progress to scroll bars, drop down menus and other ways to interact with the computer.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe Friday February 26, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:15 AM Search the Internet         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This class focuses on finding information on the Internet when a website's address isn't known. Search engines and subject directories are thoroughly explained with plenty of time for practice. Website evaluation criteria are also covered. Registration is required.     Location: Computer Lab

10:30 AM Baby Lap-sit         Contact: Children's Department   412-828-9520 x18        For babies from infants to 24 months. Baby lap-sit consists of books, songs, fingerplays, games and more. Registration is required.     Location: Children's Room Saturday February 27, 2010 Go To Top Adult Winter Reading Program Ends         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This is the last day for adults to log their books online or turn in their reading log to the Reference Desk. Winners of the prize drawings will be contacted by the library.     Location: Library   Children's Winter Reading Program Ends         Contact: Children's Dept.   412-828-9520 x18        This is the last day for participants to turn in their reading logs to the Children's Department. The winner of the prize drawing will be contacted by the library.     Location: Children's Room   Teen Winter Reading Program Ends         Contact: Teen Room   412-828-9520 x10        This is the last day for teens to turn in their reading logs for the Winter Reading Program. The winner of the prize drawing will be contacted by the library.     Location: Teen Room   1:00 PM Saturday Movie Matinee         Contact: Children's Dept.   412-828-9520 x18        Come to the library and relive the magic of toys coming to life. Refreshments will be available.     Location: Teen Room Monday March 1, 2010 Go To Top 6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Silver Scholars: Microsoft Powerpoint-Pt. 2         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This is the second part of a two-part class that teaches participants how to use Microsoft Powerpoint, a slide show presentation program.     Location: Reading Room Wednesday March 3, 2010 Go To Top 6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Computers-Pt. 1         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This is a two-part class that will teach participants all the basic functions of computers, such as how to use the mouse and keyboard, drop-down menus, manipulating windows and other ways to interact with computers. The fee for this two-part class is $40.00. Pre-registration is required.     Location: Reading Room     Thursday March 4, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: The Internet-Pt. 1         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This hands-on, two-part class will teach participants the basics of search engines and web browsers. Participants will learn how to connect to the Internet and navigate around it. The cost for this two-part class is $40.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe     Wednesday March 10, 2010 Go To Top 6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Computers-Pt. 2         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This is the second part of a two-part class that teaches participants all the basic functions of computers, such as how to use the mouse and keyboard, drop-down menus, manipulating windows and other ways to interact with computers.     Location: Reading Room Thursday March 11, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: The Internet-Pt. 2         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This is the second part of a two-part class. In this class, participants will learn more about browsers, find out how to download programs, search more effectively, store favorite websites and avoid viruses.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe Thursday March 18, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Email-Pt. 1         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This hands-on, two-part class will teach participants how to use email to communicate with family and friends. The cost for this two-part class is $40.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe     Monday March 22, 2010 Go To Top 6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Digital Cameras-Pt. 1         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This is a two-part class that will teach participants all about digital cameras and how they interact with a computer. Participants will learn how to take digital pictures, transfer them to a computer, edit the phots and send them to friends and family. The fee for this two-part class is $40.00. Pre-registration is required.     Location: Reading Room

Thursday March 25, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Email-Pt. 2         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This is the second part of a two-part class. This class will review what was taught in Part 1 and teach participants how to set up an address book, send emails to multiple recipients, send attachments and more.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe Monday March 29, 2010 Go To Top 6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Digital Cameras-Pt. 2         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This is the second part of a two-part class that will teach participants all about digital cameras and how they interact with a computer.     Location: Reading Room Thursday April 1, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Computers-Pt. 3         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This hands-on, two-part class will pick up where Basic Computers Parts 1 & 2 left off. In this class, participants will learn how to save information, retrieve it and create shortcuts on the computer. The cost for this two-part class is $40.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe     Thursday April 8, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Computers-Pt. 4         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This is the second part of a two-part class. This class will show participants how to install new programs and customize the computer to fit your specific needs.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe Monday April 12, 2010 Go To Top 6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Microsoft Word 2007-Pt. 1         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This is a two-part class that will teach participants how to use Microsoft Word 2007. Microsoft Word 2007 is a word processing program that can be used to create lists, letters, and more. Participants will learn how to create new documents, edit them, save them and retrieve them. The fee for this two-part class is $40.00. Pre-registration is required.     Location: Reading Room     Thursday April 15, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Microsoft Word 2007-Pt. 1         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This hands-on, two-part class will teach participants how to use Microsoft Word to create documents, edit their work, change font sizes, shapes, alignment and more. The cost for this two-part class is $40.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe     Monday April 19, 2010 Go To Top 6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Microsoft Word 2007-Pt. 2         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     This is the second part of a two-part class that will teach participants how to use Microsoft Word 2007.     Location: Reading Room Thursday April 22, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Microsoft Word 2007-Pt. 2         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This is the second part of a two-part class. In this class, participants will learn how to save and retrieve documents effectively.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe Thursday April 29, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Microsoft Word 2007-Pt. 3         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This hands-on, two-part class is a continuation of Microsoft Word 1 & 2. In this class, participants will take their documents to the next level with pictures, borders and so much more. The cost for this two-part class is $40.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe     Thursday May 6, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Microsoft Word 2007-Pt. 4         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This is the second part of a two-part class. This class will cover bulleted and numbered lists, envelopes, labels, mail merge and customizing your work to fit your specific needs.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe Thursday May 13, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Digital Cameras-Pt. 1         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This hands-on, two part class will teach participants what to look for when purchasing a digital camera as well as how to use one. Digital cameras are provided in class. The cost for this two-part class is $40.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe     Thursday May 20, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Basic Digital Cameras-Pt. 2         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This is the second part of a two part class. In this class, participants will learn how to transfer photos from a digital camera to a computer, edit the photos and send them to family and friends.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe

Thursday May 27, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Buying and Selling on eBay-Pt. 1         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This hands-on, two-part class will provide participants with experience in registration, searching, bidding and getting the most bang for their buck on eBay. The cost for this two-part class is $40.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe     Thursday June 3, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Silver Scholars: Buying and Selling on eBay-Pt. 2         Contact: Reference Desk   412-828-9520 x15   lawestref@einetwork.net     THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT LIGHTHOUSE POINTE AT CHAPEL HARBOR This is the second part of a two-part class. In this class, participants will learn how to set up an auction, make sound purchases, avoid fraud and select the right payment options. Participants will have the chance to list and bid on actual items.     Location: Lighthouse Pointe

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