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Thursday May 23, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_sun 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Learning about Holistic Essential Oils    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

Discover more about essential oils and their many uses to improve your health both physically and emotionally.  We will teach you how essential oils work and how to use them to make over your medicine cabinet for a more natural approach to health care.
 
This program will be presented by Faye Silver and Ann Dunham.
 
Faye Silver is a holistic healer and Reiki Master and has volunteered at Allegheny General Hospital for over 4 years as a Reiki practitioner as well as providing Reiki services for a hospice while having her own Reiki practice.  She began incorporating therapeutic essential oils into her practice to help people overcome many physical and emotional issues.
 
Ann Dunham is the owner of Holistic Homes where she makes her own cleaning products using essential oils.  She works with people to remove toxins from their homes to improve their health and lives.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_usflag 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conflict and Conformity Amid the Cold War: Expressions of American Identity 1954-1989    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Mt. Lebanon Public Library is proud to present this special series of thirteen programs from April 24 to May 29.

Tonight's Program:
Guest Moderator: Todd DePastino, PhD

Research Paper Panel
 
“HOWL: Obscenity and Free Expression in 1950s America."
 Ginsberg's famous poem "Howl," a hallmark of the Beat Generation, questioned the destructive force of conformity in the conservative culture of the 1950s. The obscenity trial following its publication in 1957 was part of a wave of cultural liberation that swept the nation, expanding free speech and expression and challenging the concept of censorship in literature.
Author:                                                                               Olivia J. Pandolfi
 
“Free from the Machine: The Free Speech Movement and the Privilege of Rights”
During a time of national turmoil, the Free Speech Movement reinforced the significance of a non-negotiable right, as American youth dedicated their lives and their minds to the preservation of free speech. The disputes over independence, leadership, and bureaucracy erupted on the campus of UC Berkeley, and the motivations and assertions of the students continue to enter controversial realms today.
Author:                                                                               Ellie DePastino
 
“SDS Ideologies: An Ever-Changing Manifesto”
In 1961, the students of America began organizing and taking their place in American political affairs. This group was called the Students for a Democratic Society. The complex ideology of this group changed continually over their existence.
Author:                                                                               Eric Lopato
 
“Chasing the Kaleidoscope: Are racial preferences in college a just and effective equalizer?”
This paper examines the viability and effectiveness of racially-based affirmative action policies at universities, beginning with the legal precedent set by Bakke v. U. California in 1978. After addressing the legal aspects of the issue in accordance with recent court cases, the paper moves into the advantages and opposition to racial preference, followed by an examination of the external factors that influence the effectiveness of this system and in suit by a brief analysis of an alternative race-neutral approach. The paper concludes with a reflection on the goals of racial preference and questions if, in fact, the system of race-based affirmative action is not in conflict with the very ends it tries to achieve.
Author:                                                                               Andrew Rabeneck

Presenters are students in the Mt. Lebanon High School Advanced Placement U. S. History course, and Pete DiNardo of Mt. Lebanon High School is the coordinating teacher. Students were given a menu of options for this culminating project. Most projects focus on an event or issue between 1954 and 1989. Each project requires substantial research as well as peer and teacher reviews in the revision process. Students will present in one of three formats, although many of the programs will include a combination of formats: Team-Teaching (Each student presents for 30 minutes), Oral History-based Documentary (Each team produced a film between 15 and 22 minutes long and premieres it at this series) and Research Paper (In panels of 3 to 5 students, students present a 7-10 minute overview of their research, and then each conducts a brief presentation of the topic). A question and answer session will follow each program.  
 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Friday May 24, 2013 Go To Top
anim_dog_scottie 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM PALS Book Club    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy   412-531-1912   priddyb@einetwork.net
    PALS (People Able to Lend Support) read popular fiction and non-fiction.

PALS book club is for seniors. This month's selection is Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke.

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday May 25, 2013 Go To Top
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
office_dollarsign 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
Sunday May 26, 2013 Go To Top
misc_usflag Library Closed: Memorial Day Holidays    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
Monday May 27, 2013 Go To Top
misc_usflag Library Closed: Memorial Day Holidays    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
Tuesday May 28, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Yoga for Children    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
   

Join Laura Herrmann of Schoolhouse Yoga in a fun class that uses stories, singing, play and games to teach yoga poses, breathing exercises and  stretches to young children. 
Each class is approximately 50 minutes long.
For children ages 2 - 5.

Please pre-register for one of the following 4-week sessions:
Session 1: April 9 - April 30
Session 2: May 7 - May 28 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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z_cust_lawpl-libclub 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM English Learners' Book Club    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    This group's leader is Erica Pipitone, and the book is How to Make an American Quilt by Whitney Otto. 

The English Learners' Book Club will meet weekly and run from April 9 through May 28.  To participate, please register with Peggi Kelley at 412-531-3004 or pkelley@gplc.org.

Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_globe 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutor Talk    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    GPLC tutors and anyone interested in the work of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council are invited to a monthly "Tutor Talk" with Peggi Kelley, South Hills Area Coordinator.
Presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
office_dollarsign 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM CANCELLED -- Social Security Rescue    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
 
eth_slovak_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:40 PM Basic Slovak Language Lessons    
   
Western PA Slovak Cultural Association is sponsoring an eight-week Slovak course for beginning students.

Classes run Tuesdays, April 16 through June 4.

Reservations required through WPSCA @ 412-531-2990.

Presented by WPSCA in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.		  
     
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_gclef 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Threshold Choir Practice    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Pittsburgh Threshold Choir is a member of the not-for-profit Threshold Choir network which honors an ancient tradition of women singing a cappella at the bedsides of people who are dying or experiencing a difficult life transition.  Any woman who enjoys singing and can carry a tune is welcome to explore membership by attending a practice.  Please contact Cindy Harris at caharris.ptc@mailnull.com for more information.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday May 29, 2013 Go To Top
misc_usflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM English Conversation Class    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    Practice your English in an informal setting. New members always welcome to this language group! Please register with Peggi Kelley--pkelley@gplc.org Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_arrow_r_red 5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Garden Tour Committee Meeting    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_usflag 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conflict and Conformity Amid the Cold War: Expressions of American Identity 1954-1989    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Mt. Lebanon Public Library is proud to present this special series of thirteen programs from April 24 to May 29.

Tonight's Program:

Research Paper Panel
 
"Dying Like Men: The Attica Prison Riot"
I attempt to shed some light on one of the more widely misunderstood events in our prison system's history, discussing the causes, occurrences, and effects of the Attica prison riot and delving into the public portrayal of the massacre that followed the riot itself.
Author:                                                                               Lani Cupo
 
"Shock Troops of Indian Sovereignty"
This paper and presentation describe and assess the American Indian Movement's dubious, destructive crusade against the centuries of oppression by what they saw as an American Dream ideology held by their opponents.
Author:                                                                               Daphne Schlesinger
 
“A Murder in Mississippi: Emmett Till and Sexual Racism in America”
The brutal lynching of Emmett Till in 1955 for no more than a wolf-whistle sent shock waves through the pre-Civil Rights Era nation and became a symbol of racial prejudice in the South. Beyond influencing an entire movement, the murder of a fourteen-year-old boy still sheds light on an ugly prejudice that has remained in our country since the times of slavery.
Author:                                                                               Katie Brown
 
 
Oral History Documentary Premier
 
“Kent State: 67 Shots That Pierced the Nation”
On May 4, 1970, thirteen students were shot and four were killed by American troops when Kent State's campus erupted into student protests over the U.S.'s invasion of Cambodia during the Vietnam War. Several decades later, pressing questions still remain about what actually happened, who bears the burden of responsibility, and how America can learn from this tragedy.
Presenters:                                                                      Annalise Tolley, Abby Xie, and Darren Samuels

Presenters are students in the Mt. Lebanon High School Advanced Placement U. S. History course, and Pete DiNardo of Mt. Lebanon High School is the coordinating teacher. Students were given a menu of options for this culminating project. Most projects focus on an event or issue between 1954 and 1989. Each project requires substantial research as well as peer and teacher reviews in the revision process. Students will present in one of three formats, although many of the programs will include a combination of formats: Team-Teaching (Each student presents for 30 minutes), Oral History-based Documentary (Each team produced a film between 15 and 22 minutes long and premieres it at this series) and Research Paper (In panels of 3 to 5 students, students present a 7-10 minute overview of their research, and then each conducts a brief presentation of the topic). A question and answer session will follow each program.  
 
    Location: Meeting Room A
Thursday May 30, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_dragon 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM The Six Facts of Fear: How Fear Adversely Effects People's Lives, Business and Career    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This is a 60 minute mini-seminar about what fear, "The Invisible Enemy," is, how we allow it to permeate our being, and what we can do to alleviate the fear of facing our own fears.

This free program is presented by Alexandra Sabina of TenMinuteVirtues, a mentoring program. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday June 1, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library any time today and make a simple art project to take home!
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misc_arrow_r_red 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Pages' Meeting    
    Contact: Janet Donham   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday June 3, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_stage1 10:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Shakespeare Readers    
    Contact: Janice Robin   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join a book discussion group that concentrates on the works of the Bard. [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Study Room
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_slovak_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Slovak Heritage    
    Contact: Joe and Albina Senko   412-343-5031   jsenko@msv-cpa.com
    Discover your Slovak heritage at the library! Open to everyone interested in learning more about Slovak culture.

This month:
"Overview of Slovak Folklore and Crafts"
Larry Kozlowski will demonstrate some of his Slovak crafts and art as well as telling us some entertaining Slovak folklore. [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Sahaja Meditation - Free Summer Session Classes    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

Classes meet every Monday, 7:30 pm - 8: 30 pm through August 26. (No classes on May 20 and June 10.)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Tuesday June 4, 2013 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
office_dollarsign 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM CANCELLED -- Social Security Rescue    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
 
eth_slovak_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:40 PM Basic Slovak Language Lessons    
   
Western PA Slovak Cultural Association is sponsoring an eight-week Slovak course for beginning students.

Classes run Tuesdays, April 16 through June 4.

Reservations required through WPSCA @ 412-531-2990.

Presented by WPSCA in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.		  
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday June 5, 2013 Go To Top
misc_usflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM English Conversation Class    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    Practice your English in an informal setting. New members always welcome to this language group! Please register with Peggi Kelley--pkelley@gplc.org Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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z_come_together.GIF 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Creative Connections    
    Contact: Sharon Verminski-Wilson   412-531-1912   verminskis@einetwork.net
    Join us on the 1st Wednesday of the month for Creative Connections, programs especially suited for adults ages 50 and over. All programs are free and open to the public. Come early and socialize!

This month's program: Pittsburgh South Hills Keystone Chorus

Join us as the Men of the Keystone Chorus entertain with us with Barbershop music classics. 

“We’re the Men of the Keystone Chorus”…. We are from the South Hills of Pittsburgh and we have been singing Barbershop music since 1957. Ranging in age from 20 to 92, we sing everything from Barbershop classics like“Lida Rose “, “ My Wild Irish Rose”and“Sweet Adeline” to the four-part a’capella harmonies of “Only You”,“ Hello Mary Lou”and “What a Wonderful World” to name just a few.

The performance will be held in the Library Courtyard, weather permitting.
 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_aerobics 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Yoga for You    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Yoga is a practice that benefits all ages and body types.  Join us for a basic 60-minute flow class for all levels.  Both beginners and experienced practitioners will benefit physically and mentally from the training.  We will begin with a warm-up of Sun A and B, then move to standing poses before ending with a floor series.  The classes will be led by Bryan Milo, Brian Pang, Danielle Evonich and Elizabeth Kusturiss--all recently certified teachers at South Hills Power Yoga.  These instructors have practiced yoga for several years prior to becoming yoga teachers.

Each participant should have a yoga mat, a small hand towel, and water, if desired.  Feel free to bring any questions you have about yoga to the class as well.

These classes are free and no pre-registration is necessary. 

Yoga for You will meet at 7:00 pm on six Wednesdays: June 5, 12, July 3, 10, 17 and 31, as well as on Tuesdays, June 18 and 25 and Monday, July 23.
Please note that there will be no classes on June 19, 28 and July 24.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
Thursday June 6, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_dog1 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Tail Wagging Tutors    
    Contact: Children's Reference   412-531-1912   
    Children can read aloud to a furry friend! Dog listeners are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Registration required.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday June 8, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday June 10, 2013 Go To Top
misc_balloons Summer Reading Clubs Start Today!    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

Summer Reading Clubs at Mt. Lebanon Public Library
June 10 - August 10, 2013

Clubs for all ages!  Join us!
Adult - Groundbreaking Reads...     Teen - Beneath the Surface...     Kids - Dig into Reading!

Stay tuned for more details!



 
 
misc_trowel 9:00 AM  -  9:00 PM Summer Reading Club Opening Day!!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    SUMMER READING CLUB KICK-OFF PARTY!- Dig Into Reading!!

FACE PAINTING: 10 am - 12 pm
OUTSIDE TWISTER! 10– 12 / 1:30—3:30
AFRIKA YETU CONCERT: 4 pm
CRAFTS IN THE COURTYARD: 10 am—8 pm
REGISTER FOR SUMMER READING CLUB: All Day!

ALL DAY FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! ~ DON’T MISS IT!!
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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misc_clouds 10:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Morning Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Lois Lehrman and Will McClure   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This group's book selections tend to focus on the classics but contemporary works are also read. The selection for this month is The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguru. [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Study Room
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_africa 4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Afriku Yetu    
    Contact: childrenslibrary   412.531.1912   
    Celebrate the beginning of our library summer programs with this outdoor concert for all ages featuring the amazing music, drums, and dance of Afrika Yetu! On the Southminster House Lawn.
Tuesday June 11, 2013 Go To Top
office_pencil 11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM College Freshman Survival Guide    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

This orientation program for upcoming college freshmen based on real life experiences is presented by Martha Kulic of Outreach Teen and Family Services.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_smiley 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Zentangle for Teens -- Beneath the Surface @ Mt. Lebanon Public Library    
    Contact: Laurena Schultz, Public Services   412-531-1912   mtleblibrarian@einetwork.net
    Learn the new and enriching art form of Zentangle with certified Zentangle instructor Lynne Martinelli.  Zentangle is an art form creating images by drawing structured patterns. Easy and fun, artists of all ages and range of skill can learn to focus and enhance their personal well being through its practice.  Artist Maria Thomas, who developed the method, believes "that life is an art form and that our Zentangle method is an elegant metaphor for deliberate artistry in life."  All middle and high school students welcome.  Supplies provided. Donations gratefully accepted.  Teen programs every other Tuesday and a special end of the summer lockin on August 2nd.  Read & log your books for chances to win in our teen summer reading contest with the theme "Beneath the Surface @ Your Library." 
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_arrow_r_red 6:45 PM  -  8:45 PM Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy Committee Meeting    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Study Room
 
office_dollarsign 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_arrow_r_red 7:00 PM  -  8:50 PM The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon    
    Contact: Jim Wojcik   412-563-1941   info@hsmtl.org
    The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon
Non library event.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
anim_snoopy_type 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Writer's Group    
    Contact: Theresa Child   412-429-9519   treetoowon@yahoo.com
    Join other writers in sharing and editing work for personal use or for publication.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday June 12, 2013 Go To Top
food_teapot.GIF 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM International Women's Conversation Circles    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    PLEASE NOTE THAT TODAY'S MEETING WILL BE AN INTERNATIONAL PICNIC TO TAKE PLACE IN THE COURTYARD (or in THE CHILDREN'S STORY ROOM in case of bad weather).  Please bring something to share!


Have you recently moved to Mt. Lebanon from another country? Please join us for tea, refreshments, and conversation at Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Learn about your community while you make new friends!
New women residents are welcome to practice their English while they learn about local activities and services available for themselves and their children. All women are welcome to meet their new neighbors from around the world, share information about our community, and learn more about the diverse cultures that enrich Mt. Lebanon.

Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_gclef 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Threshold Choir Practice    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Pittsburgh Threshold Choir is a member of the not-for-profit Threshold Choir network which honors an ancient tradition of women singing a cappella at the bedsides of people who are dying or experiencing a difficult life transition.  Any woman who enjoys singing and can carry a tune is welcome to explore membership by attending a practice.  Please contact Cindy Harris at caharris.ptc@mailnull.com for more information.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_arrow_r_red 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Book Cellar Coordinator Meeting    
    Contact: David McKibben     dhmckibben@hotmail.com
    Location: Meeting Room A
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misc_arrow_r_red 6:45 PM  -  8:45 PM Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy Board Meeting    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_aerobics 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Yoga for You    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Yoga is a practice that benefits all ages and body types.  Join us for a basic 60-minute flow class for all levels.  Both beginners and experienced practitioners will benefit physically and mentally from the training.  We will begin with a warm-up of Sun A and B, then move to standing poses before ending with a floor series.  The classes will be led by Bryan Milo, Brian Pang, Danielle Evonich and Elizabeth Kusturiss--all recently certified teachers at South Hills Power Yoga.  These instructors have practiced yoga for several years prior to becoming yoga teachers.

Each participant should have a yoga mat, a small hand towel, and water, if desired.  Feel free to bring any questions you have about yoga to the class as well.

These classes are free and no pre-registration is necessary. 

Yoga for You will meet at 7:00 pm on six Wednesdays: June 5, 12, July 3, 10, 17 and 31, as well as on Tuesdays, June 18 and 25 and Monday, July 23.
Please note that there will be no classes on June 19, 28 and July 24.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Use All The Crayons! The Colorful Guide to Simple Human Happiness    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Charcoal and lampblack:  those were the only two colors the company that would grow to be Crayola Crayons produced when it was founded in 1864.  Today, the children who use Crayola brand products can choose from more than 96 different colors, including Azure, Laser Lemon, and Razzmatazz.  What child isn't glad to be alive in such a vibrant age?  The company, which now earns more than $100 million each year, says the average child will wear down more than 730 crayons before he or she turns ten years old. 

Like a box of crayons, we are all born with an astounding range of color options, from Mauvelous to Tickle Me Pink.  We can paint our lives as brightly or dimly as we choose.  But through life, some of us lose or wear down some of our more dazzling colors, living each and every day as if it were either charcoal or lampblack.

But it doesn't have to be that way.  Nor should it.  Use All the Crayons! is your uplifting, humorous, and spiritual guidebook about how to make every day as vivacious as Atomic Tangerine to illuminate even our most lampblack days.

Chris Rodell is a Mt. Lebanon native and 1981 Mt. Lebanon High School graduate who now resides in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.  Mr. Rodell has taught creative nonfiction at Point Park University in Pittsburgh and writes weekly offbeat travel features for msnbc.com and has written features and essays for Esquire, Cooking Light, People, Maxim, Men’s Health, Playboy, Golf, Details, and Arnold Palmer’s Kingdom magazine. He is the timeline curator for www.ArnoldPalmer.com and blogs at www.EightDaysToAmish.com. He has written for many of the most prestigious magazines in America and been rejected by the rest.  He is also the author of Use All the Crayons.  Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing at the presentation.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Thursday June 13, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_questionmark_blue 3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Hot Topic: Clearing the Smoke on Drug Policy in America    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    While marijuana seems to dominate the media focus on drug policy, it is hardly the only newsworthy story.  The misuse of prescription drugs is now killing more people than traffic accidents, and there is anecdotal evidence that opiate painkillers serve as a gateway to heroin use for some individuals.  We are also experiencing a large reduction in cocaine consumption, which has important implications for both the United States and Mexico. 

We invite you to join Beau Kilmer, co-Director of RAND’s Drug Policy Research Center, to discuss these issues and learn about what RAND is doing to improve decision making in what is often an emotional and fractious policy arena.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_horse 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Girl's Night Out    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Come and share books, ideas, opinions and experiences at the Mother – Daughter book club at Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Talk, listen, snack, and laugh with other moms and daughters and share your own reading experiences. The club is open to girls ages 10-13 and their moms (or other female adults.)
Note: All book club books are available at the Children's desk one month prior to the meeting. Ask at the children's desk for the selection for this month. [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_guitar01 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Stacy Innerst Talks Beatles & Books    
    Contact: Laurena Schultz, Public Services Librarian   412-531-1912   mtleblibrarian@einetwork.net
    Post-Gazette cartoonist Stacy Innerst will introduce his latest illustrated work, The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny), (authors Kathleen Krull and Paul Brewer).  Presentation, book signing and light refreshments.  For middle and high school students and adults. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday June 15, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
 
ent_filmproj 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Carnegie Screenwriters Group    
    Contact: Bob Scott   412-583-2154   rhscott69@aol.com
    This group meets monthly at the library and engages in script readings, networking, and discussions of writing and filmmaking. New members are welcome.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday June 17, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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holiday_civil_war2 10:00 AM  -  12:30 PM The Civil War Era - A Geographic Focus    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Meeting on the third Monday of each month, this new lecture/discussion series will focus on the geographic aspects of historical events prior to, during and immediately following the Civil War.  Each session will last 2 .5 hours.

Presenter Rodger Duffy has a Master’s Degree in Political Geography from Northwestern University.  Political Geography is a discipline that integrates Geography, History and Politics.  Rodger taught Political Geography at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Until recently, he led the American History Book Group at the Mt. Lebanon Library for the past seven years.

Mr. Duffy will use a variety of materials to enrich each session, including Power Point presentations, hand-outs and selected DVDs.  Suggested optional reading for series participants is Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson.  There will be some copies on reserve for patrons use.

Example Presentation Topics:
  • Industrial and Transportation Centers - From Richmond To Pittsburgh
  • Geography of Abolitionism - From Centers of Support to Urban Riots
  • Political Geography of Cabinet Selection - From Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
  • Tennessee To Georgia And Back - The Long Road
  • Washington To Petersburg Corridor - Central Clash Zone
  • Shenandoah Valley - Avenue To The North 
  • Mississippi River Corridor - Beginning Of The End
  • Southern Ports and Rivers - The Long Strangulation
  • Southern Reconstruction - Centers of Success/Failure  
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_mouse_01 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Bonjour les amis    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
   
Join native speaker and French tutor Valerie Rose for stories and fun in French!
For children ages 2 - 5 & their parents.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_stars 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Evening Book Group    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   richeyc@einetwork.net
    Come join this thoughtful group reading contemporary fiction. This month's selection is Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.

Upcoming Selections:
July 15--The Alchemist. Paulo Coelho
August 19--The Sense of an Ending. Julian Barnes
September 16--The Light Between Oceans. M.L. Stedman
October 21--A Prayer for Owen Meany. John Irving
November 18--The Night Circus. Erin Morgenstern [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Sahaja Meditation - Free Summer Session Classes    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

Classes meet every Monday, 7:30 pm - 8: 30 pm through August 26. (No classes on May 20 and June 10.)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Tuesday June 18, 2013 Go To Top
anim_penguin 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Wild about books - Storytime Fun!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Storytime fun for children ages 4 - 6.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_parrot1.GIF 11:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Hola Ninos    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
   
Join native Spanish speaker Elsa Berkoski for stories and fun in Spanish!
For children ages 3 - 6 & their parents.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_masks_bw 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Readers' Theater General Meeting    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Regular monthly meeting of the Readers' Theater Group.
Find out more about this dedicated group of volunteers! [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_none 6:00 PM  -  7:25 PM ACLA Board Meeting    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

Non-Library Event
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Tonight the Chess Club will meet in the AV area of the Children's Library.

Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
 
rec_aerobics 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Yoga for You    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Yoga is a practice that benefits all ages and body types.  Join us for a basic 60-minute flow class for all levels.  Both beginners and experienced practitioners will benefit physically and mentally from the training.  We will begin with a warm-up of Sun A and B, then move to standing poses before ending with a floor series.  The classes will be led by Bryan Milo, Brian Pang, Danielle Evonich and Elizabeth Kusturiss--all recently certified teachers at South Hills Power Yoga.  These instructors have practiced yoga for several years prior to becoming yoga teachers.

Each participant should have a yoga mat, a small hand towel, and water, if desired.  Feel free to bring any questions you have about yoga to the class as well.

These classes are free and no pre-registration is necessary. 

Yoga for You will meet at 7:00 pm on six Wednesdays: June 5, 12, July 3, 10, 17 and 31, as well as on Tuesdays, June 18 and 25 and Monday, July 23.
Please note that there will be no classes on June 19, 28 and July 24.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
lib_sherlock_holmes.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mystery Readers Book Club    
    Contact: Elizabeth Krebs   412-531-1912   krebse@einetwork.net
    This group reads selections from a wide variety of mystery genres.

Selections for 2013:
June:  Of Blood and Sorrow by Valerie Wilson Wesley 
July:  Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson
Aug:  State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy
Sept:  In the Woods by Tana French
Oct:  Close to Home by Peter Robinson
Nov:  A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly
Dec:  Criminal Intent by William Bernhardt [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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misc_none 7:30 PM  -  8:45 PM ACLA General Membership Meeting    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

Non-Library Event
    Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday June 19, 2013 Go To Top
misc_baby.GIF 9:30 AM  -  10:00 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.

[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_usflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM English Conversation Class    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    Practice your English in an informal setting. New members always welcome to this language group! Please register with Peggi Kelley--pkelley@gplc.org Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_baby.GIF 10:15 AM  -  10:45 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.


[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_baby.GIF 11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.

[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_guitar01 6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Folksong Sharing    
    Contact: Jim Colletti   724-942-0807   jpcolletti@verizon.net
    An informal group of lovers of folk songs.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
nat_leaf_green 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Worm Composting for Families    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Join us for fun stories and facts about worms. Our special guest, Nancy Martin from the Pennsylvania Resources Council, will talk to us about worm composting as an effective way to recycle both food and paper waste. See her composting worms in action and learn how to start your own worm composting bins at home! For families, and all interested composters.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_house.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Home Staging    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Statistics show that only 10% of home buyers can see a home's potential.  This program will show you how to downplay your home's current personality and highlight the features that will appeal to today's buyers.  Topics discussed will include the tools and techniques for staging a home that will produce competitive offers from buyers.

Join presenter Coleen Vuono to learn more about this savvy strategy.  Coleen, a Mt. Lebanon resident for over 40 years, started her own home staging company, Stage-2-Sell Pittsburgh, after retiring as an Executive Director of a non-profit organization that worked with people with disabilities.  Through Stage-2-Sell Pittsburgh, she has been able to pursue her longtime interest in residential architecture, design, and organization.  She works with realtors and people selling their homes so that they appeal to the largest number of prospective buyers.  Coleen also teaches a Home Staging class at the Community College of Allegheny County.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
Thursday June 20, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
anim_rabbit 9:30 AM  -  10:00 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
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anim_rabbit 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_rabbit 11:15 AM  -  11:45 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_stars 6:30 PM  -  7:15 PM Pajama Storytime    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    An evening storytime for children ages 3 - 7 and their families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun activities.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Friday June 21, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 9:00 AM  -  5:00 PM The Great Stuffed Animal Sleepover & Storytime    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Drop off your stuffed animal at the library today for a library sleepover.
Pick up your animal friend Saturday morning and stay for a storytime & breakfast snacks & see stuffed animal sleepover pictures!
What do you think your animal friend will do at the library all night?
One animal per child, please.
Drop-off: Friday, June 21, all day /
Storytime & Pick-up: Saturday, June 22, 10 am
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Saturday June 22, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
 
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM The Great Stuffed Animal Sleepover & Storytime    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Come pick up your stuffed animal after it's library sleepover and stay for storytime!
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_cat 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Annual Pet Show    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy     priddyb@einetwork.net
   

Do you want to share how great your pet is with others? Here’s your chance to win fun prizes for you and your pet! All kinds of pets are welcome! Participants must register in the Children's Library starting June 1st.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_cat 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Annual Pet Show    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy     priddyb@einetwork.net
   

Do you want to share how great your pet is with others? Here’s your chance to win fun prizes for you and your pet! All kinds of pets are welcome! Participants must register in the Children's Library starting June 1st.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
anim_cat 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Annual Pet Show    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy     priddyb@einetwork.net
   

Do you want to share how great your pet is with others? Here’s your chance to win fun prizes for you and your pet! All kinds of pets are welcome! Participants must register in the Children's Library starting June 1st.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Study Room
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Monday June 24, 2013 Go To Top
misc_arrow_r_red 9:30 AM  -  12:30 PM MTLHS PSAT Summer Prep Program    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
anim_mouse_01 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Bonjour les amis    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
   
Join native speaker and French tutor Valerie Rose for stories and fun in French!
For children ages 2 - 5 & their parents.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Sahaja Meditation - Free Summer Session Classes    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

Classes meet every Monday, 7:30 pm - 8: 30 pm through August 26. (No classes on May 20 and June 10.)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Tuesday June 25, 2013 Go To Top
misc_arrow_r_red 9:30 AM  -  12:30 PM MTLHS PSAT Summer Prep Program    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
 
misc_arrow_r_red 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Collection HQ Training    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_penguin 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Wild about books - Storytime Fun!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Storytime fun for children ages 4 - 6.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_parrot1.GIF 11:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Hola Ninos    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
   
Join native Spanish speaker Elsa Berkoski for stories and fun in Spanish!
For children ages 3 - 6 & their parents.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_kapow.GIF 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Super Heroes -- Beneath the Surface @ Mt. Lebanon Public Library    
    Contact: Laurena Schultz, Public Services   412-531-1912   mtleblibrarian@einetwork.net
    We will be celebrating the super hero by making Fimo clay mini heroes and playing games about secret identities. All middle and high school students welcome. Supplies provided. Teen programs every other Tuesday and a special end of the summer lockin on August 2nd. Read & log your books for chances to win in our teen summer reading contest with the theme "Beneath the Surface @ Your Library."
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_globe 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutor Talk    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    GPLC tutors and anyone interested in the work of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council are invited to a monthly "Tutor Talk" with Peggi Kelley, South Hills Area Coordinator.
Presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_aerobics 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Yoga for You    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Yoga is a practice that benefits all ages and body types.  Join instructor Bryan Milo as he teaches a basic 60-minute flow class for all levels.  Both beginners and experienced practitioners will benefit from the class.  We will begin with a warm-up of Sun A and B, then move to standing poses before ending with a floor series. 

Each participant should have a yoga mat, a small hand towel, and water, if desired.  Feel free to bring any questions you have about yoga to the class as well.

These classes are free and no pre-registration is necessary. 

Yoga for You will meet at 7:00 pm on six Wednesdays: June 5, 12, July 3, 10, 17 and 31. 
Please note that there will be no classes on June 19, 28 and July 24.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
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Wednesday June 26, 2013 Go To Top
misc_baby.GIF 9:30 AM  -  10:00 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.

[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_arrow_r_red 9:30 AM  -  12:30 PM MTLHS PSAT Summer Prep Program    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
 
misc_usflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM English Conversation Class    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    Practice your English in an informal setting. New members always welcome to this language group! Please register with Peggi Kelley--pkelley@gplc.org Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_baby.GIF 10:15 AM  -  10:45 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.


[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_baby.GIF 11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.

[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
rec_legoguy 4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Lego Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Come create lego structures - each month we choose a different theme.
Kids must pre-register. For kids ages 7 - 12.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_butterfly_01 6:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Cuentos en español    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Storytime entirely in Spanish for kids ages 3 - 6 & their families. (Best for children who understand Spanish)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
z_cust_eastham_youth 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Science Fiction Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Don Kirkwood   412-531-1912   dpitt75@comcast.net
    The science fiction book discussion group focuses on classic, "hard," and/or award winning science fiction books.

Here are the selections for the South Hills Science Fiction Book Group in 2013:
January--Novel: “Dune” by Frank Herbert; Short Fiction: “The Pusher” by John Varley & “Aye, and Gomorrah” by Samuel R. Delany
February--Novel: “To Say Nothing of the Dog” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Behold the Man” by Michael Moorcock (short story not the novel) & “Sandkings” by George R R Martin
March--Novel: “The Time Ships” by Steven Baxter; Short Fiction: “Time Locker” by Henry Kuttner (Lewis Padgett) & “Speech Sounds” by Octavia Butler
April--Novel: “Blackout” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Two Hearts” by Peter S. Beagle & “A Rose for Ecclesiastes” by Robert Zelanzy
May--Novel: “Startide Rising” by David Brin; Short Fiction: “Houston, Houston, Do You Read?” by James Tiptree & “The Faery Handbag” by Kelly Link
June--Novel: “The Fountains of Paradise” by Arthur C. Clarke also “A Man in the High Castle” by Philip K. Dick; Short Fiction: “Snow” by John Crowley & “Time in Advance” by William Tenn
July--Novel: “Among Others” by Jo Walton also “Einstein Intersection” by Samuel R. Delany; Short Fiction: “Press Enter” by John Varley & “Magic for Beginners” by Kelly Link
August--Novel: “Forever Peace” by Joe Haldeman; Short Fiction: “The Fifth Head of Cerberus” by Gene Wolfe & “Flatland” by Edwin Abbott Abbott
September--Novel: “River of Gods” by Ian McDonald; Short Fiction: “Macs” by Terry Bisson & “Out of All Them Bright Stars” by Nancy Kress
October--Novel: “Timescape” by Gregory Benford; Short Fiction: “Fire Watch” by Connie Willis & “Rachel in Love” by Pat Murphy
November--Novel: “Downbelow Station” by C. J. Cherryh; Short Fiction: “Nano Comes to Clifford Falls” by Nancy Kress & “A Meeting With Medusa” by Arthur C. Clarke
December--Novel: “The Fall of Hyperion” by Dan Simmons; Short Fiction: “Goat Song” by Poul Anderson & “Fondly Fahrenheit” by Alfred Bester [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday June 27, 2013 Go To Top
anim_rabbit 9:30 AM  -  10:00 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_rabbit 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_rabbit 11:15 AM  -  11:45 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
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lib_book_quill 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM An Evening of Poetry with Paola Corso    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Paola Corso is an award-winning author and community activist whose books are set in her native Pittsburgh area where her Southern Italian immigrant family found work in the steel mill.  Her writing honors include a New York Foundation for the Arts Poetry Fellowship, Sherwood Anderson Fiction Award, and recognition on The Pennsylvania Center for the Book's Literary and Cultural Map.  Corso's recent poetry books are Death by Renaissance; The Laundress Catches Her Breath, winner of the 2012 Tillie Olsen Award in Creative Writing from the Working Class Studies Association; and Once I Was Told the Air Was Not for Breathing, which includes poems about Pittsburgh steelworkers and garment workers in The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and in sweatshops today.  Currently, she is poetry coordinator on the editorial collective at The Thomas Merton Center for Peace and Social Justice and a lecturer in Chatham University's MFA Program in Creative Writing.  More info available at www.paolacorso.com .

At the author's request, profits from book sales will go toward relief efforts for victims of the recent Bangladesh factory collapse.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Friday June 28, 2013 Go To Top
anim_dog_scottie 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM PALS Book Club    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy   412-531-1912   priddyb@einetwork.net
    PALS (People Able to Lend Support) read popular fiction and non-fiction.

PALS book club is for seniors. This month's selection is Dreams of Joy by Lisa See.

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday June 29, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
 
z_cust_mphplchildsrp 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Stuffed Animal Storytime    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Come meet your stuffed animal after it's library sleepover and stay for storytime!
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
office_dollarsign 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
Monday July 1, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
anim_mouse_01 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Bonjour les amis    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
   
Join native speaker and French tutor Valerie Rose for stories and fun in French!
For children ages 2 - 5 & their parents.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_arrow_r_red 6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Mothers & More Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Sahaja Meditation - Free Summer Session Classes    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

Classes meet every Monday, 7:30 pm - 8: 30 pm through August 26. (No classes on May 20 and June 10.)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
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Tuesday July 2, 2013 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_penguin 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Wild about books - Storytime Fun!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Storytime fun for children ages 4 - 6.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_parrot1.GIF 11:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Hola Ninos    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
   
Join native Spanish speaker Elsa Berkoski for stories and fun in Spanish!
For children ages 3 - 6 & their parents.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
nat_sun 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Terrific Tuesdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Fun hour-long programs for kids entering grades 1 - 4.

July 2: KOOL-AID TYE DYE—Bring a white pre-washed T-shirt and create a kool-aid masterpiece!
July 9: MYSTERIOUS MAYA - Live like the amazing ancient Mayans– count in Mayan,write your name in Mayan hieroglyphs, & play Mayan games (but don’t lose your heads!)
July 16: WORM WIGGLES - They are more than wiggly and slimy—they’re amazing! This afternoon will be wiggle-tastic!
July 23: DOODLE LIKE DIBBLE- Author Judy Press will lead us in doodling fun just like her book character Sam Dibble.
July 30: ROBOTS– Join the Carnegie Science Center for everything robots! We’ll make liquid nitrogen ice cream too!
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
nat_sun 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Terrific Tuesdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Fun hour-long programs for kids entering grades 1 - 4.

July 2: KOOL-AID TYE DYE—Bring a white pre-washed T-shirt and create a kool-aid masterpiece!
July 9: MYSTERIOUS MAYA - Live like the amazing ancient Mayans– count in Mayan,write your name in Mayan hieroglyphs, & play Mayan games (but don’t lose your heads!)
July 16: WORM WIGGLES - They are more than wiggly and slimy—they’re amazing! This afternoon will be wiggle-tastic!
July 23: DOODLE LIKE DIBBLE- Author Judy Press will lead us in doodling fun just like her book character Sam Dibble.
July 30: ROBOTS– Join the Carnegie Science Center for everything robots! We’ll make liquid nitrogen ice cream too!
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday July 3, 2013 Go To Top
misc_baby.GIF 9:30 AM  -  10:00 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.

[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_baby.GIF 10:15 AM  -  10:45 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.


[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_baby.GIF 11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.

[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_parrot1.GIF 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Spanish Fiestas!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Kids in grades 1—3 are invited to share stories and make an activity with Spanish teachers from the Mt. Lebanon School District!
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
z_come_together.GIF 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Creative Connections    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy   412-531-1912   priddyb@einetwork.net
    Join us on the 1st Wednesday of the month for Creative Connections, programs especially suited for adults ages 50 and over. All programs are free and open to the public. Come early and socialize!

This month's program: Game Day
Join us for an afternoon full of classic board games, video games on the Nintendo Wii, and refreshments!
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_aerobics 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Yoga for You    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Yoga is a practice that benefits all ages and body types.  Join us for a basic 60-minute flow class for all levels.  Both beginners and experienced practitioners will benefit physically and mentally from the training.  We will begin with a warm-up of Sun A and B, then move to standing poses before ending with a floor series.  The classes will be led by Bryan Milo, Brian Pang, Danielle Evonich and Elizabeth Kusturiss--all recently certified teachers at South Hills Power Yoga.  These instructors have practiced yoga for several years prior to becoming yoga teachers.

Each participant should have a yoga mat, a small hand towel, and water, if desired.  Feel free to bring any questions you have about yoga to the class as well.

These classes are free and no pre-registration is necessary. 

Yoga for You will meet at 7:00 pm on six Wednesdays: June 5, 12, July 3, 10, 17 and 31, as well as on Tuesdays, June 18 and 25 and Monday, July 23.
Please note that there will be no classes on June 19, 28 and July 24.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
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eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
Thursday July 4, 2013 Go To Top
misc_usflag Library Closed: Independence Day    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
Saturday July 6, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_flower02 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM 9th Annual Garden Party in the Courtyard    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    You are invited to a pre-tour Garden Party hosted by the Library Board of Trustees in the Library Garden Courtyard. Enjoy complimentary wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres in the library's lovely courtyard setting.

Tickets are $30 per person in advance or at the door. Benefactors and Patrons of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Garden Tour receive free admission to this event.

Your support is greatly appreciated!
Sunday July 7, 2013 Go To Top
nat_house_landscaping.GIF 12:00 PM  -  5:00 PM 23rd Annual Garden Tour    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey & Kathy Mays   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   
   

 
Tickets for the Garden Tour will be available in advance for $15 per person or $20 on the day of the tour at the library.

At the library, tour activities will include the annual plant sale, free consultations with Penn State Master Gardeners and a Pittsburgh Rose Society Consulting Rosarian, and special promotional offers at The Book Cellar. All plant specimens are donated from local gardens, appropriate for our growing conditions in Western Pennsylvania and offered at discount prices.

All proceeds from this event benefit Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
 
Monday July 8, 2013 Go To Top
misc_arrow_r_red 9:30 AM  -  12:30 PM MTLHS PSAT Summer Prep Program    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
anim_mouse_01 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Bonjour les amis    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
   
Join native speaker and French tutor Valerie Rose for stories and fun in French!
For children ages 2 - 5 & their parents.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Sahaja Meditation - Free Summer Session Classes    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

Classes meet every Monday, 7:30 pm - 8: 30 pm through August 26. (No classes on May 20 and June 10.)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Tuesday July 9, 2013 Go To Top
misc_arrow_r_red 9:30 AM  -  12:30 PM MTLHS PSAT Summer Prep Program    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
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anim_penguin 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Wild about books - Storytime Fun!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Storytime fun for children ages 4 - 6.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_parrot1.GIF 11:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Hola Ninos    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
   
Join native Spanish speaker Elsa Berkoski for stories and fun in Spanish!
For children ages 3 - 6 & their parents.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
nat_sun 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Terrific Tuesdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Fun hour-long programs for kids entering grades 1 - 4.

July 2: KOOL-AID TYE DYE—Bring a white pre-washed T-shirt and create a kool-aid masterpiece!
July 9: MYSTERIOUS MAYA - Live like the amazing ancient Mayans– count in Mayan,write your name in Mayan hieroglyphs, & play Mayan games (but don’t lose your heads!)
July 16: WORM WIGGLES - They are more than wiggly and slimy—they’re amazing! This afternoon will be wiggle-tastic!
July 23: DOODLE LIKE DIBBLE- Author Judy Press will lead us in doodling fun just like her book character Sam Dibble.
July 30: ROBOTS– Join the Carnegie Science Center for everything robots! We’ll make liquid nitrogen ice cream too!
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_smiley 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM CD Scratch Art -- Beneath the Surface @ Mt. Lebanon Public Library    
    Contact: Laurena Schultz, Public Services   412-531-1912   mtleblibrarian@einetwork.net
    Learn to do scratch art on recycled CDs. All middle and high school students welcome. Supplies provided. Teen programs every other Tuesday and a special end of the summer lockin on August 2nd. Read & log your books for chances to win in our teen summer reading contest with the theme "Beneath the Surface @ Your Library."
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_globe 5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM GPLC New Student Orientation    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

Please contact GPLC at 412-393-7600 or www.gplc.org for more information or to register.

Presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

 
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
office_dollarsign 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_snoopy_type 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Writer's Group    
    Contact: Theresa Child   412-429-9519   treetoowon@yahoo.com
    Join other writers in sharing and editing work for personal use or for publication.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday July 10, 2013 Go To Top
misc_baby.GIF 9:30 AM  -  10:00 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.

[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_arrow_r_red 9:30 AM  -  12:30 PM MTLHS PSAT Summer Prep Program    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
 
food_teapot.GIF 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM International Women's Conversation Circles    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Have you recently moved to Mt. Lebanon from another country? Please join us for tea, refreshments, and conversation at Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Learn about your community while you make new friends!
New women residents are welcome to practice their English while they learn about local activities and services available for themselves and their children. All women are welcome to meet their new neighbors from around the world, share information about our community, and learn more about the diverse cultures that enrich Mt. Lebanon.

Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_baby.GIF 10:15 AM  -  10:45 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.


[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_baby.GIF 11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.

[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
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ent_gclef 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Threshold Choir Practice    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Pittsburgh Threshold Choir is a member of the not-for-profit Threshold Choir network which honors an ancient tradition of women singing a cappella at the bedsides of people who are dying or experiencing a difficult life transition.  Any woman who enjoys singing and can carry a tune is welcome to explore membership by attending a practice.  Please contact Cindy Harris at caharris.ptc@mailnull.com for more information.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_arrow_r_red 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Book Cellar Coordinator Meeting    
    Contact: David McKibben     dhmckibben@hotmail.com
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_aerobics 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Yoga for You    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Yoga is a practice that benefits all ages and body types.  Join us for a basic 60-minute flow class for all levels.  Both beginners and experienced practitioners will benefit physically and mentally from the training.  We will begin with a warm-up of Sun A and B, then move to standing poses before ending with a floor series.  The classes will be led by Bryan Milo, Brian Pang, Danielle Evonich and Elizabeth Kusturiss--all recently certified teachers at South Hills Power Yoga.  These instructors have practiced yoga for several years prior to becoming yoga teachers.

Each participant should have a yoga mat, a small hand towel, and water, if desired.  Feel free to bring any questions you have about yoga to the class as well.

These classes are free and no pre-registration is necessary. 

Yoga for You will meet at 7:00 pm on six Wednesdays: June 5, 12, July 3, 10, 17 and 31, as well as on Tuesdays, June 18 and 25 and Monday, July 23.
Please note that there will be no classes on June 19, 28 and July 24.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
nat_sun 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM An Evening of Wellness: Learning about Neuropathy    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join Dr. Jason Bean of Scott Medical Health Center for program about Neuropathy.  Neuropathy is a disorder with many causes and symptoms that occurs when the nerves of the peripheral nervous system (the part of the nervous system that is outside of the brain and spinal cord) are damaged. Learn about the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of Neuropathy.  After the lecture, there will be a Q&A period with Dr. Bean. 

Scott Medical Health Center is the local representative for the Foundation for Wellness Professionals, a non-profit organization.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Thursday July 11, 2013 Go To Top
anim_rabbit 9:30 AM  -  10:00 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_rabbit 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_rabbit 11:15 AM  -  11:45 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
med_caduceus 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Talks with a Doc: Back Pain    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join Dr. Jose Ramirez-Del Toro, MD, for an educational power-point lecture and open discussion with the audience about the causes and treatments for back pain. 

Light refreshments and snacks from Il Pizzaiolo of Mt. Lebanon will be served.

Dr. Ramirez-Del Toro, MD, is Director of Sports Medicine and Spine Care at The Orthopedic Group, PC.  He also serves as Director of Sports Medicine and Team Physician at California University of Pennsylvania.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Friday July 12, 2013 Go To Top
ent_conductor 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Tchaikovsky: His Life and Music    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Dr. Cleon Cornes presents this 6-week series of multi-media lectures on the life and music of Peter Tchaikovsky.  Tchaikovsky was a leading Russian composer of the late 19th century, whose works are notable for their melodic inspiration and their orchestration. He is regarded as the master composer for classical ballet, as demonstrated by his scores for Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty.

Tchaikovsky may be the world's most popular classical composer.  His music has always held a special appeal for its passion, lyricism, extravagant emotionalism, and glowing orchestral color.  The class will discuss his life, with its extremes of temperament, and listen to many examples of his music.

Lectures will be held on Fridays at 10 a.m. on July 12, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 and 23.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Saturday July 13, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
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rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Sunday July 14, 2013 Go To Top
trans_firetruck 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Touch-a-Truck    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Visit our parking lot today to see different kinds of trucks up close! For everyone
Monday July 15, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
holiday_civil_war2 10:00 AM  -  12:30 PM The Civil War Era - A Geographic Focus    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Meeting on the third Monday of each month, this new lecture/discussion series will focus on the geographic aspects of historical events prior to, during and immediately following the Civil War.  Each session will last 2 .5 hours.

Presenter Rodger Duffy has a Master’s Degree in Political Geography from Northwestern University.  Political Geography is a discipline that integrates Geography, History and Politics.  Rodger taught Political Geography at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Until recently, he led the American History Book Group at the Mt. Lebanon Library for the past seven years.

Mr. Duffy will use a variety of materials to enrich each session, including Power Point presentations, hand-outs and selected DVDs.  Suggested optional reading for series participants is Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson.  There will be some copies on reserve for patrons use.

Example Presentation Topics:
  • Industrial and Transportation Centers - From Richmond To Pittsburgh
  • Geography of Abolitionism - From Centers of Support to Urban Riots
  • Political Geography of Cabinet Selection - From Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
  • Tennessee To Georgia And Back - The Long Road
  • Washington To Petersburg Corridor - Central Clash Zone
  • Shenandoah Valley - Avenue To The North 
  • Mississippi River Corridor - Beginning Of The End
  • Southern Ports and Rivers - The Long Strangulation
  • Southern Reconstruction - Centers of Success/Failure  
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_mouse_01 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Bonjour les amis    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
   
Join native speaker and French tutor Valerie Rose for stories and fun in French!
For children ages 2 - 5 & their parents.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_stars 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Evening Book Group    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   richeyc@einetwork.net
    Come join this thoughtful group reading contemporary fiction. This month's selection is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Upcoming Selections:
August 19--The Sense of an Ending. Julian Barnes
September 16--The Light Between Oceans. M.L. Stedman
October 21--A Prayer for Owen Meany. John Irving
November 18--The Night Circus. Erin Morgenstern [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Sahaja Meditation - Free Summer Session Classes    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

Classes meet every Monday, 7:30 pm - 8: 30 pm through August 26. (No classes on May 20 and June 10.)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Tuesday July 16, 2013 Go To Top
anim_penguin 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Wild about books - Storytime Fun!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Storytime fun for children ages 4 - 6.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
nat_sun 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Terrific Tuesdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Fun hour-long programs for kids entering grades 1 - 4.

July 2: KOOL-AID TYE DYE—Bring a white pre-washed T-shirt and create a kool-aid masterpiece!
July 9: MYSTERIOUS MAYA - Live like the amazing ancient Mayans– count in Mayan,write your name in Mayan hieroglyphs, & play Mayan games (but don’t lose your heads!)
July 16: WORM WIGGLES - They are more than wiggly and slimy—they’re amazing! This afternoon will be wiggle-tastic!
July 23: DOODLE LIKE DIBBLE- Author Judy Press will lead us in doodling fun just like her book character Sam Dibble.
July 30: ROBOTS– Join the Carnegie Science Center for everything robots! We’ll make liquid nitrogen ice cream too!
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Readers' Theater General Meeting    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Regular monthly meeting of the Readers' Theater Group.
Find out more about this dedicated group of volunteers! [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
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office_meeting1 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Library Board of Trustees Meeting    
    Contact: Cynthia K. Richey    412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   
All meetings of the Library Board are open to the public.  
     
     
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
lib_sherlock_holmes.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mystery Readers Book Club    
    Contact: Elizabeth Krebs   412-531-1912   krebse@einetwork.net
    This group reads selections from a wide variety of mystery genres.

Selections for 2013:
July:  Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson
Aug:  State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy
Sept:  In the Woods by Tana French
Oct:  Close to Home by Peter Robinson
Nov:  A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly
Dec:  Criminal Intent by William Bernhardt [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday July 17, 2013 Go To Top
misc_baby.GIF 9:30 AM  -  10:00 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.

[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_baby.GIF 10:15 AM  -  10:45 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.


[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_baby.GIF 11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.

[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_parrot1.GIF 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Spanish Fiestas!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Kids in grades 1—3 are invited to share stories and make an activity with Spanish teachers from the Mt. Lebanon School District!
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_guitar01 6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Folksong Sharing    
    Contact: Jim Colletti   724-942-0807   jpcolletti@verizon.net
    An informal group of lovers of folk songs.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_aerobics 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Yoga for You    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Yoga is a practice that benefits all ages and body types.  Join us for a basic 60-minute flow class for all levels.  Both beginners and experienced practitioners will benefit physically and mentally from the training.  We will begin with a warm-up of Sun A and B, then move to standing poses before ending with a floor series.  The classes will be led by Bryan Milo, Brian Pang, Danielle Evonich and Elizabeth Kusturiss--all recently certified teachers at South Hills Power Yoga.  These instructors have practiced yoga for several years prior to becoming yoga teachers.

Each participant should have a yoga mat, a small hand towel, and water, if desired.  Feel free to bring any questions you have about yoga to the class as well.

These classes are free and no pre-registration is necessary. 

Yoga for You will meet at 7:00 pm on six Wednesdays: June 5, 12, July 3, 10, 17 and 31, as well as on Tuesdays, June 18 and 25 and Monday, July 23.
Please note that there will be no classes on June 19, 28 and July 24.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
Thursday July 18, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
anim_rabbit 9:30 AM  -  10:00 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
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anim_rabbit 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_rabbit 11:15 AM  -  11:45 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_bookman 6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Welcome to your awesome robot!    
    Contact: Dana Jones   412.531.1912   jonesda@einetwork.net
    Make your own cardboard box robot!!  Bring a big box (if you have one-we’ll have extras) and start creating. Dials, labels, and gadgets supplied by us. Please pre-register. Thursday, July 18, 6:30-9 pm Kids ages 5 & up & their families. *This is a drop in program, but please plan on being here 1 hour to build your robot.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday July 20, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
 
ent_filmproj 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Carnegie Screenwriters Group    
    Contact: Bob Scott   412-583-2154   rhscott69@aol.com
    This group meets monthly at the library and engages in script readings, networking, and discussions of writing and filmmaking. New members are welcome.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday July 22, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
anim_mouse_01 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Bonjour les amis    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
   
Join native speaker and French tutor Valerie Rose for stories and fun in French!
For children ages 2 - 5 & their parents.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Sahaja Meditation - Free Summer Session Classes    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

Classes meet every Monday, 7:30 pm - 8: 30 pm through August 26. (No classes on May 20 and June 10.)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Tuesday July 23, 2013 Go To Top
anim_penguin 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Wild about books - Storytime Fun!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Storytime fun for children ages 4 - 6.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
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ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_sun 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Terrific Tuesdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Fun hour-long programs for kids entering grades 1 - 4.

July 2: KOOL-AID TYE DYE—Bring a white pre-washed T-shirt and create a kool-aid masterpiece!
July 9: MYSTERIOUS MAYA - Live like the amazing ancient Mayans– count in Mayan,write your name in Mayan hieroglyphs, & play Mayan games (but don’t lose your heads!)
July 16: WORM WIGGLES - They are more than wiggly and slimy—they’re amazing! This afternoon will be wiggle-tastic!
July 23: DOODLE LIKE DIBBLE- Author Judy Press will lead us in doodling fun just like her book character Sam Dibble.
July 30: ROBOTS– Join the Carnegie Science Center for everything robots! We’ll make liquid nitrogen ice cream too!
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_tshirt 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Foam Block Printing -- Beneath the Surface @ Mt. Lebanon Public Library    
    Contact: Laurena Schultz, Public Services   412-531-1912   mtleblibrarian@einetwork.net
    Learn how to do block printing with recycled foam trays. Bring a clothing item or tote bag if you wish to personalize something, or create an art print. All middle and high school students welcome. Supplies provided. Teen programs every other Tuesday and a special end of the summer lockin on August 2nd. Read & log your books for chances to win in our teen summer reading contest with the theme "Beneath the Surface @ Your Library."
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_globe 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutor Talk    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    GPLC tutors and anyone interested in the work of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council are invited to a monthly "Tutor Talk" with Peggi Kelley, South Hills Area Coordinator.
Presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_aerobics 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Yoga for You    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Yoga is a practice that benefits all ages and body types.  Join instructor Bryan Milo as he teaches a basic 60-minute flow class for all levels.  Both beginners and experienced practitioners will benefit from the class.  We will begin with a warm-up of Sun A and B, then move to standing poses before ending with a floor series. 

Each participant should have a yoga mat, a small hand towel, and water, if desired.  Feel free to bring any questions you have about yoga to the class as well.

These classes are free and no pre-registration is necessary. 

Yoga for You will meet at 7:00 pm on six Wednesdays: June 5, 12, July 3, 10, 17 and 31. 
Please note that there will be no classes on June 19, 28 and July 24.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday July 24, 2013 Go To Top
misc_baby.GIF 9:30 AM  -  10:00 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.

[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_baby.GIF 10:15 AM  -  10:45 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.


[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_baby.GIF 11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Book Babies    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412-531-1912   mathewsc@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages birth - 2 years with an adult.

[Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
rec_legoguy 4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Lego Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Come create lego structures - each month we choose a different theme.
Kids must pre-register. For kids ages 7 - 12.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_butterfly_01 6:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Cuentos en español    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Storytime entirely in Spanish for kids ages 3 - 6 & their families. (Best for children who understand Spanish)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
z_cust_eastham_youth 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Science Fiction Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Don Kirkwood   412-531-1912   dpitt75@comcast.net
    The science fiction book discussion group focuses on classic, "hard," and/or award winning science fiction books.

Here are the selections for the South Hills Science Fiction Book Group in 2013:
January--Novel: “Dune” by Frank Herbert; Short Fiction: “The Pusher” by John Varley & “Aye, and Gomorrah” by Samuel R. Delany
February--Novel: “To Say Nothing of the Dog” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Behold the Man” by Michael Moorcock (short story not the novel) & “Sandkings” by George R R Martin
March--Novel: “The Time Ships” by Steven Baxter; Short Fiction: “Time Locker” by Henry Kuttner (Lewis Padgett) & “Speech Sounds” by Octavia Butler
April--Novel: “Blackout” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Two Hearts” by Peter S. Beagle & “A Rose for Ecclesiastes” by Robert Zelanzy
May--Novel: “Startide Rising” by David Brin; Short Fiction: “Houston, Houston, Do You Read?” by James Tiptree & “The Faery Handbag” by Kelly Link
June--Novel: “The Fountains of Paradise” by Arthur C. Clarke also “A Man in the High Castle” by Philip K. Dick; Short Fiction: “Snow” by John Crowley & “Time in Advance” by William Tenn
July--Novel: “Among Others” by Jo Walton also “Einstein Intersection” by Samuel R. Delany; Short Fiction: “Press Enter” by John Varley & “Magic for Beginners” by Kelly Link
August--Novel: “Forever Peace” by Joe Haldeman; Short Fiction: “The Fifth Head of Cerberus” by Gene Wolfe & “Flatland” by Edwin Abbott Abbott
September--Novel: “River of Gods” by Ian McDonald; Short Fiction: “Macs” by Terry Bisson & “Out of All Them Bright Stars” by Nancy Kress
October--Novel: “Timescape” by Gregory Benford; Short Fiction: “Fire Watch” by Connie Willis & “Rachel in Love” by Pat Murphy
November--Novel: “Downbelow Station” by C. J. Cherryh; Short Fiction: “Nano Comes to Clifford Falls” by Nancy Kress & “A Meeting With Medusa” by Arthur C. Clarke
December--Novel: “The Fall of Hyperion” by Dan Simmons; Short Fiction: “Goat Song” by Poul Anderson & “Fondly Fahrenheit” by Alfred Bester [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday July 25, 2013 Go To Top
anim_rabbit 9:30 AM  -  10:00 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
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eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_rabbit 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_rabbit 11:15 AM  -  11:45 AM Storytime for 2s & 3s    
    Contact: Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer   412-531-1912   schwertfuehrere@einetwork.net
    Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-3 with an adult. [Children's Storytimes]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
nat_stars 6:30 PM  -  7:15 PM Pajama Storytime    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    An evening storytime for children ages 3 - 7 and their families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun activities.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Friday July 26, 2013 Go To Top
anim_dog_scottie 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM PALS Book Club    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy   412-531-1912   priddyb@einetwork.net
    PALS (People Able to Lend Support) read popular fiction and non-fiction.

PALS book club is for seniors. This month's selection is TBA.

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_conductor 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Tchaikovsky: His Life and Music    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Dr. Cleon Cornes presents this 6-week series of multi-media lectures on the life and music of Peter Tchaikovsky.  Tchaikovsky was a leading Russian composer of the late 19th century, whose works are notable for their melodic inspiration and their orchestration. He is regarded as the master composer for classical ballet, as demonstrated by his scores for Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty.

Tchaikovsky may be the world's most popular classical composer.  His music has always held a special appeal for its passion, lyricism, extravagant emotionalism, and glowing orchestral color.  The class will discuss his life, with its extremes of temperament, and listen to many examples of his music.

Lectures will be held on Fridays at 10 a.m. on July 12, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 and 23.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Saturday July 27, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
office_dollarsign 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
Monday July 29, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Sahaja Meditation - Free Summer Session Classes    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

Classes meet every Monday, 7:30 pm - 8: 30 pm through August 26. (No classes on May 20 and June 10.)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
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Tuesday July 30, 2013 Go To Top
nat_sun 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Terrific Tuesdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Fun hour-long programs for kids entering grades 1 - 4.

July 2: KOOL-AID TYE DYE—Bring a white pre-washed T-shirt and create a kool-aid masterpiece!
July 9: MYSTERIOUS MAYA - Live like the amazing ancient Mayans– count in Mayan,write your name in Mayan hieroglyphs, & play Mayan games (but don’t lose your heads!)
July 16: WORM WIGGLES - They are more than wiggly and slimy—they’re amazing! This afternoon will be wiggle-tastic!
July 23: DOODLE LIKE DIBBLE- Author Judy Press will lead us in doodling fun just like her book character Sam Dibble.
July 30: ROBOTS– Join the Carnegie Science Center for everything robots! We’ll make liquid nitrogen ice cream too!
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
nat_house_landscaping.GIF 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Make a Fairy House    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Make a house fit for a fairy queen & king. Bring some natural decorations- like leaves & shells- and we’ll have some here too. Kids ages 4 & up & their families.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday July 31, 2013 Go To Top
anim_parrot1.GIF 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Spanish Fiestas!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Kids in grades 1—3 are invited to share stories and make an activity with Spanish teachers from the Mt. Lebanon School District!
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
rec_aerobics 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Yoga for You    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Yoga is a practice that benefits all ages and body types.  Join us for a basic 60-minute flow class for all levels.  Both beginners and experienced practitioners will benefit physically and mentally from the training.  We will begin with a warm-up of Sun A and B, then move to standing poses before ending with a floor series.  The classes will be led by Bryan Milo, Brian Pang, Danielle Evonich and Elizabeth Kusturiss--all recently certified teachers at South Hills Power Yoga.  These instructors have practiced yoga for several years prior to becoming yoga teachers.

Each participant should have a yoga mat, a small hand towel, and water, if desired.  Feel free to bring any questions you have about yoga to the class as well.

These classes are free and no pre-registration is necessary. 

Yoga for You will meet at 7:00 pm on six Wednesdays: June 5, 12, July 3, 10, 17 and 31, as well as on Tuesdays, June 18 and 25 and Monday, July 23.
Please note that there will be no classes on June 19, 28 and July 24.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Thursday August 1, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_gclef 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM 13th Annual Concerts in the Courtyard    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join us for our popular series of Concerts in the Courtyard. No reservations or tickets required!

Here is the line-up. Save thse dates to enjoy some al fresco entertainment brought to you by Mt. Lebanon Public Library!

Aug 1--Olga Watkins Band - Original Blues, Soul & Funk
Aug 8--Hardbark Sycamore - Folk, Rock & Acoustic
Aug 15--Resonance Trio - Caribbean/Jazz Quintet
Aug 22--Jeff Berman's Eye 2 Eye - Hauntingly beautiful, worldly folk-jazz Dulcimer & Percussion Duo
Aug 29--Mt Lebanon High School String Quartet - Classical
 
anim_dog1 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Tail Wagging Tutors    
    Contact: Children's Reference   412-531-1912   
    Children can read aloud to a furry friend! Dog listeners are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Registration required.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Friday August 2, 2013 Go To Top
ent_conductor 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Tchaikovsky: His Life and Music    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Dr. Cleon Cornes presents this 6-week series of multi-media lectures on the life and music of Peter Tchaikovsky.  Tchaikovsky was a leading Russian composer of the late 19th century, whose works are notable for their melodic inspiration and their orchestration. He is regarded as the master composer for classical ballet, as demonstrated by his scores for Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty.

Tchaikovsky may be the world's most popular classical composer.  His music has always held a special appeal for its passion, lyricism, extravagant emotionalism, and glowing orchestral color.  The class will discuss his life, with its extremes of temperament, and listen to many examples of his music.

Lectures will be held on Fridays at 10 a.m. on July 12, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 and 23.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_none 7:00 PM  -  11:55 PM Teen Lockin -- Beneath the Surface @ Mt. Lebanon Public Library    
    Contact: Laurena Schultz, Public Services   412-531-1912   mtleblibrarian@einetwork.net
    Go "Beneath the Surface" of the library after hours at our teen summer lockin -- there will be teens all over the nation having lockins at their local libraries.  Activities include a Minecraft LAN party and Minecraft art, Skype visit with bestselling author of Legend, Marie Lu, Mustache Making and Pin the Mustache game and lots of amazing treats. Register and pick up permission/medical release forms at the Adult Reference Desk by July 30th. Registrated limited.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Saturday August 3, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
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rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday August 5, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_none 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Madcap Puppet Show    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Welcome back Madcap puppets for a hilarious retelling of Cinderella & her Fairy Godfather Ralph in "The Cinderella Files" ! Bring your blanket and get ready to laugh! Fun for everyone! - On the Southminster House Lawn.
 
misc_arrow_r_red 6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Mothers & More Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Sahaja Meditation - Free Summer Session Classes    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

Classes meet every Monday, 7:30 pm - 8: 30 pm through August 26. (No classes on May 20 and June 10.)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Tuesday August 6, 2013 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_none 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Rock Painting -- Beneath the Surface @ Mt. Lebanon Public Library    
    Contact: Laurena Schultz, Public Services   412-531-1912   mtleblibrarian@einetwork.net
    Today we will be painting rocks. All middle and high school students welcome. Supplies provided. Teen programs every other Tuesday and a special end of the summer lockin on August 2nd. Read & log your books for chances to win in our teen summer reading contest with the theme "Beneath the Surface @ Your Library."
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday August 7, 2013 Go To Top
anim_paw 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Fun with Animals    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Join naturalist Verna McGinley and learn about our animal friends & neighbors!

August 7: Mother Nature's Diner -- All about birds, including a visit from a live bird (weather permitting).
August 14: Never Say Ugh to a Bug -- Puppets, stories, and learning fun about our littlest friends.
August 21: Reptiles & Amphibians -- Find out where these animals live and what they eat. We'll meet a live animal today as well.
August 28: Water, Water Everywhere -- Explore ponds, streams, rivers and seas and the animals that live in and near the water.  Visit with a live animal too!

For children ages 3 - 6 and their families.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
z_come_together.GIF 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Creative Connections    
    Contact: Sharon Verminski-Wilson   412-531-1912   verminskis@einetwork.net
    Join us on the 1st Wednesday of the month for Creative Connections, programs especially suited for adults ages 50 and over. All programs are free and open to the public. Come early and socialize!

This month's program:  Zentangle with certified Zentangle instructor Lynne Martinelli

Zentangle is an art form creating images by drawing structured patterns.   Easy and fun, artists of all ages and range of skill can learn to focus and enhance their personal well being through its practice. 

Artist Maria Thomas, who developed the method, believes "that life is an art form and that our Zentangle method is an elegant metaphor for deliberate artistry in life." 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_kidsreading1 6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Battle of the Books    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Final tournaments for Battle of the Books participants.
    Location: Meeting Room A
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misc_kidsreading1 6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Battle of the Books    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Final tournaments for Battle of the Books participants.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
Thursday August 8, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_magnifying_glass.GIF 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Exploratorium!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Discover fun this afternoon—each week explore different hands-on activities, experiments, crafts, challenges...
For kids entering grades 1—5.
 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_gclef 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM 13th Annual Concerts in the Courtyard    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join us for our popular series of Concerts in the Courtyard. No reservations or tickets required!

Here is the line-up. Save thse dates to enjoy some al fresco entertainment brought to you by Mt. Lebanon Public Library!

Aug 1--Olga Watkins Band - Original Blues, Soul & Funk
Aug 8--Hardbark Sycamore - Folk, Rock & Acoustic
Aug 15--Resonance Trio - Caribbean/Jazz Quintet
Aug 22--Jeff Berman's Eye 2 Eye - Hauntingly beautiful, worldly folk-jazz Dulcimer & Percussion Duo
Aug 29--Mt Lebanon High School String Quartet - Classical
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Friday August 9, 2013 Go To Top
ent_conductor 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Tchaikovsky: His Life and Music    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Dr. Cleon Cornes presents this 6-week series of multi-media lectures on the life and music of Peter Tchaikovsky.  Tchaikovsky was a leading Russian composer of the late 19th century, whose works are notable for their melodic inspiration and their orchestration. He is regarded as the master composer for classical ballet, as demonstrated by his scores for Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty.

Tchaikovsky may be the world's most popular classical composer.  His music has always held a special appeal for its passion, lyricism, extravagant emotionalism, and glowing orchestral color.  The class will discuss his life, with its extremes of temperament, and listen to many examples of his music.

Lectures will be held on Fridays at 10 a.m. on July 12, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 and 23.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Saturday August 10, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Study Room
 
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Star Wars Day    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy     priddyb@einetwork.net
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Star Wars Day    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy     priddyb@einetwork.net
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Star Wars Day    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy     priddyb@einetwork.net
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
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Monday August 12, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Sahaja Meditation - Free Summer Session Classes    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

Classes meet every Monday, 7:30 pm - 8: 30 pm through August 26. (No classes on May 20 and June 10.)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Tuesday August 13, 2013 Go To Top
anim_flyingbird 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Fierce Flyers    
    Contact: The Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Learn about our many flying friends and their differences. At three different, exciting stations kids will learn about the differences between our flying friends, learn to identify some common PA birds, and try their hand at becoming a bat. Presented by The Outdoor Classroom. Please pre-register. For children ages 4 - 10 & their families.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
office_dollarsign 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_arrow_r_red 7:00 PM  -  8:50 PM The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon    
    Contact: Jim Wojcik   412-563-1941   info@hsmtl.org
    The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon
Non library event.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
anim_snoopy_type 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Writer's Group    
    Contact: Theresa Child   412-429-9519   treetoowon@yahoo.com
    Join other writers in sharing and editing work for personal use or for publication.
    Location: Study Room
Wednesday August 14, 2013 Go To Top
food_teapot.GIF 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM International Women's Conversation Circles    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Have you recently moved to Mt. Lebanon from another country? Please join us for tea, refreshments, and conversation at Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Learn about your community while you make new friends!
New women residents are welcome to practice their English while they learn about local activities and services available for themselves and their children. All women are welcome to meet their new neighbors from around the world, share information about our community, and learn more about the diverse cultures that enrich Mt. Lebanon.

Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_paw 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Fun with Animals    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Join naturalist Verna McGinley and learn about our animal friends & neighbors!

August 7: Mother Nature's Diner -- All about birds, including a visit from a live bird (weather permitting).
August 14: Never Say Ugh to a Bug -- Puppets, stories, and learning fun about our littlest friends.
August 21: Reptiles & Amphibians -- Find out where these animals live and what they eat. We'll meet a live animal today as well.
August 28: Water, Water Everywhere -- Explore ponds, streams, rivers and seas and the animals that live in and near the water.  Visit with a live animal too!

For children ages 3 - 6 and their families.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_gclef 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Threshold Choir Practice    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Pittsburgh Threshold Choir is a member of the not-for-profit Threshold Choir network which honors an ancient tradition of women singing a cappella at the bedsides of people who are dying or experiencing a difficult life transition.  Any woman who enjoys singing and can carry a tune is welcome to explore membership by attending a practice.  Please contact Cindy Harris at caharris.ptc@mailnull.com for more information.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
misc_arrow_r_red 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Book Cellar Coordinator Meeting    
    Contact: David McKibben     dhmckibben@hotmail.com
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_kidsreading1 6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Battle of the Books    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Final tournaments for Battle of the Books participants.
    Location: Meeting Room B
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misc_kidsreading1 6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Battle of the Books    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Final tournaments for Battle of the Books participants.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Thursday August 15, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_magnifying_glass.GIF 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Exploratorium!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Discover fun this afternoon—each week explore different hands-on activities, experiments, crafts, challenges...
For kids entering grades 1—5.
 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_gclef 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM 13th Annual Concerts in the Courtyard    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join us for our popular series of Concerts in the Courtyard. No reservations or tickets required!

Here is the line-up. Save thse dates to enjoy some al fresco entertainment brought to you by Mt. Lebanon Public Library!

Aug 1--Olga Watkins Band - Original Blues, Soul & Funk
Aug 8--Hardbark Sycamore - Folk, Rock & Acoustic
Aug 15--Resonance Trio - Caribbean/Jazz Quintet
Aug 22--Jeff Berman's Eye 2 Eye - Hauntingly beautiful, worldly folk-jazz Dulcimer & Percussion Duo
Aug 29--Mt Lebanon High School String Quartet - Classical
 
misc_arrow_r_red 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Temple Emanuel of South Hills    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Friday August 16, 2013 Go To Top
ent_conductor 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Tchaikovsky: His Life and Music    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Dr. Cleon Cornes presents this 6-week series of multi-media lectures on the life and music of Peter Tchaikovsky.  Tchaikovsky was a leading Russian composer of the late 19th century, whose works are notable for their melodic inspiration and their orchestration. He is regarded as the master composer for classical ballet, as demonstrated by his scores for Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty.

Tchaikovsky may be the world's most popular classical composer.  His music has always held a special appeal for its passion, lyricism, extravagant emotionalism, and glowing orchestral color.  The class will discuss his life, with its extremes of temperament, and listen to many examples of his music.

Lectures will be held on Fridays at 10 a.m. on July 12, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 and 23.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Saturday August 17, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
 
ent_filmproj 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Carnegie Screenwriters Group    
    Contact: Bob Scott   412-583-2154   rhscott69@aol.com
    This group meets monthly at the library and engages in script readings, networking, and discussions of writing and filmmaking. New members are welcome.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday August 19, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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holiday_civil_war2 10:00 AM  -  12:30 PM The Civil War Era - A Geographic Focus    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Meeting on the third Monday of each month, this new lecture/discussion series will focus on the geographic aspects of historical events prior to, during and immediately following the Civil War.  Each session will last 2 .5 hours.

Presenter Rodger Duffy has a Master’s Degree in Political Geography from Northwestern University.  Political Geography is a discipline that integrates Geography, History and Politics.  Rodger taught Political Geography at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Until recently, he led the American History Book Group at the Mt. Lebanon Library for the past seven years.

Mr. Duffy will use a variety of materials to enrich each session, including Power Point presentations, hand-outs and selected DVDs.  Suggested optional reading for series participants is Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson.  There will be some copies on reserve for patrons use.

Example Presentation Topics:
  • Industrial and Transportation Centers - From Richmond To Pittsburgh
  • Geography of Abolitionism - From Centers of Support to Urban Riots
  • Political Geography of Cabinet Selection - From Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
  • Tennessee To Georgia And Back - The Long Road
  • Washington To Petersburg Corridor - Central Clash Zone
  • Shenandoah Valley - Avenue To The North 
  • Mississippi River Corridor - Beginning Of The End
  • Southern Ports and Rivers - The Long Strangulation
  • Southern Reconstruction - Centers of Success/Failure  
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_stars 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Evening Book Group    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   richeyc@einetwork.net
    Come join this thoughtful group reading contemporary fiction. This month's selection is The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes.
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Upcoming Selections:
September 16--The Light Between Oceans. M.L. Stedman
October 21--A Prayer for Owen Meany. John Irving
November 18--The Night Circus. Erin Morgenstern [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Sahaja Meditation - Free Summer Session Classes    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

Classes meet every Monday, 7:30 pm - 8: 30 pm through August 26. (No classes on May 20 and June 10.)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Tuesday August 20, 2013 Go To Top
ent_masks_bw 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Readers' Theater General Meeting    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Regular monthly meeting of the Readers' Theater Group.
Find out more about this dedicated group of volunteers! [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
lib_sherlock_holmes.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mystery Readers Book Club    
    Contact: Elizabeth Krebs   412-531-1912   krebse@einetwork.net
    This group reads selections from a wide variety of mystery genres.

Selections for 2013:
Aug:  State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy
Sept:  In the Woods by Tana French
Oct:  Close to Home by Peter Robinson
Nov:  A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly
Dec:  Criminal Intent by William Bernhardt [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday August 21, 2013 Go To Top
anim_paw 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Fun with Animals    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Join naturalist Verna McGinley and learn about our animal friends & neighbors!

August 7: Mother Nature's Diner -- All about birds, including a visit from a live bird (weather permitting).
August 14: Never Say Ugh to a Bug -- Puppets, stories, and learning fun about our littlest friends.
August 21: Reptiles & Amphibians -- Find out where these animals live and what they eat. We'll meet a live animal today as well.
August 28: Water, Water Everywhere -- Explore ponds, streams, rivers and seas and the animals that live in and near the water.  Visit with a live animal too!

For children ages 3 - 6 and their families.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
anim_butterfly_01 6:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Cuentos en español    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Storytime entirely in Spanish for kids ages 3 - 6 & their families. (Best for children who understand Spanish)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_guitar01 6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Folksong Sharing    
    Contact: Jim Colletti   724-942-0807   jpcolletti@verizon.net
    An informal group of lovers of folk songs.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
Thursday August 22, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
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ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_magnifying_glass.GIF 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Exploratorium!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Discover fun this afternoon—each week explore different hands-on activities, experiments, crafts, challenges...
For kids entering grades 1—5.
 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_gclef 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM 13th Annual Concerts in the Courtyard    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join us for our popular series of Concerts in the Courtyard. No reservations or tickets required!

Here is the line-up. Save thse dates to enjoy some al fresco entertainment brought to you by Mt. Lebanon Public Library!

Aug 1--Olga Watkins Band - Original Blues, Soul & Funk
Aug 8--Hardbark Sycamore - Folk, Rock & Acoustic
Aug 15--Resonance Trio - Caribbean/Jazz Quintet
Aug 22--Jeff Berman's Eye 2 Eye - Hauntingly beautiful, worldly folk-jazz Dulcimer & Percussion Duo
Aug 29--Mt Lebanon High School String Quartet - Classical
 
misc_arrow_r_red 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Temple Emanuel of South Hills    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Friday August 23, 2013 Go To Top
anim_dog_scottie 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM PALS Book Club    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy   412-531-1912   priddyb@einetwork.net
    PALS (People Able to Lend Support) read popular fiction and non-fiction.

PALS book club is for seniors. This month's selection is TBA.

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_conductor 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Tchaikovsky: His Life and Music    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Dr. Cleon Cornes presents this 6-week series of multi-media lectures on the life and music of Peter Tchaikovsky.  Tchaikovsky was a leading Russian composer of the late 19th century, whose works are notable for their melodic inspiration and their orchestration. He is regarded as the master composer for classical ballet, as demonstrated by his scores for Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty.

Tchaikovsky may be the world's most popular classical composer.  His music has always held a special appeal for its passion, lyricism, extravagant emotionalism, and glowing orchestral color.  The class will discuss his life, with its extremes of temperament, and listen to many examples of his music.

Lectures will be held on Fridays at 10 a.m. on July 12, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 and 23.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Saturday August 24, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
food_beer.GIF 6:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Beer Garden Bash    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty    412-531-1912   jamesrhagerty888@gmail.co
    The Pittsburgh region’s finest craft beers will flow at the library’s fourth annual Beer Garden Bash on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

This popular event, sponsored by the Friends of Mt. Lebanon Library, will feature more than a dozen ales and lagers as well as a scrumptious gourmet picnic meal.  Additionally, super-talented steel drum artist Dan Meunier will create a Caribbean vibe for this lively evening. 

Tickets will be on sale starting Monday, July 8th at the library’s front desk for $30 each. Only 250 tickets will be sold and no tickets will be sold at the door.  All proceeds will be donated to support books and programs at the library.
Monday August 26, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Sahaja Meditation - Free Summer Session Classes    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

Classes meet every Monday, 7:30 pm - 8: 30 pm through August 26. (No classes on May 20 and June 10.)
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
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Tuesday August 27, 2013 Go To Top
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_globe 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutor Talk    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    GPLC tutors and anyone interested in the work of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council are invited to a monthly "Tutor Talk" with Peggi Kelley, South Hills Area Coordinator.
Presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday August 28, 2013 Go To Top
anim_paw 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Fun with Animals    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Join naturalist Verna McGinley and learn about our animal friends & neighbors!

August 7: Mother Nature's Diner -- All about birds, including a visit from a live bird (weather permitting).
August 14: Never Say Ugh to a Bug -- Puppets, stories, and learning fun about our littlest friends.
August 21: Reptiles & Amphibians -- Find out where these animals live and what they eat. We'll meet a live animal today as well.
August 28: Water, Water Everywhere -- Explore ponds, streams, rivers and seas and the animals that live in and near the water.  Visit with a live animal too!

For children ages 3 - 6 and their families.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
rec_legoguy 4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Lego Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Come create lego structures - each month we choose a different theme.
Kids must pre-register. For kids ages 7 - 12.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
z_cust_eastham_youth 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Science Fiction Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Don Kirkwood   412-531-1912   dpitt75@comcast.net
    The science fiction book discussion group focuses on classic, "hard," and/or award winning science fiction books.

Here are the selections for the South Hills Science Fiction Book Group in 2013:
January--Novel: “Dune” by Frank Herbert; Short Fiction: “The Pusher” by John Varley & “Aye, and Gomorrah” by Samuel R. Delany
February--Novel: “To Say Nothing of the Dog” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Behold the Man” by Michael Moorcock (short story not the novel) & “Sandkings” by George R R Martin
March--Novel: “The Time Ships” by Steven Baxter; Short Fiction: “Time Locker” by Henry Kuttner (Lewis Padgett) & “Speech Sounds” by Octavia Butler
April--Novel: “Blackout” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Two Hearts” by Peter S. Beagle & “A Rose for Ecclesiastes” by Robert Zelanzy
May--Novel: “Startide Rising” by David Brin; Short Fiction: “Houston, Houston, Do You Read?” by James Tiptree & “The Faery Handbag” by Kelly Link
June--Novel: “The Fountains of Paradise” by Arthur C. Clarke also “A Man in the High Castle” by Philip K. Dick; Short Fiction: “Snow” by John Crowley & “Time in Advance” by William Tenn
July--Novel: “Among Others” by Jo Walton also “Einstein Intersection” by Samuel R. Delany; Short Fiction: “Press Enter” by John Varley & “Magic for Beginners” by Kelly Link
August--Novel: “Forever Peace” by Joe Haldeman; Short Fiction: “The Fifth Head of Cerberus” by Gene Wolfe & “Flatland” by Edwin Abbott Abbott
September--Novel: “River of Gods” by Ian McDonald; Short Fiction: “Macs” by Terry Bisson & “Out of All Them Bright Stars” by Nancy Kress
October--Novel: “Timescape” by Gregory Benford; Short Fiction: “Fire Watch” by Connie Willis & “Rachel in Love” by Pat Murphy
November--Novel: “Downbelow Station” by C. J. Cherryh; Short Fiction: “Nano Comes to Clifford Falls” by Nancy Kress & “A Meeting With Medusa” by Arthur C. Clarke
December--Novel: “The Fall of Hyperion” by Dan Simmons; Short Fiction: “Goat Song” by Poul Anderson & “Fondly Fahrenheit” by Alfred Bester [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday August 29, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_gclef 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM 13th Annual Concerts in the Courtyard    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join us for our popular series of Concerts in the Courtyard. No reservations or tickets required!

Here is the line-up. Save thse dates to enjoy some al fresco entertainment brought to you by Mt. Lebanon Public Library!

Aug 1--Olga Watkins Band - Original Blues, Soul & Funk
Aug 8--Hardbark Sycamore - Folk, Rock & Acoustic
Aug 15--Resonance Trio - Caribbean/Jazz Quintet
Aug 22--Jeff Berman's Eye 2 Eye - Hauntingly beautiful, worldly folk-jazz Dulcimer & Percussion Duo
Aug 29--Mt Lebanon High School String Quartet - Classical
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday August 31, 2013 Go To Top
lib_bookflipping 9:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Children's Summer Reading Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
   

Reminder:

This is the last day for children to receive any prizes for their participation in the annual summer reading club.
All book entries must be entered online, and the prizes claimed at the library, by 5 o'clock today.
 
rec_paintpalette 9:30 AM  -  4:30 PM Open Art Studio Saturdays!    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   
    Stop by the Children's Library anytime today and make a simple art project to take home!
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
office_dollarsign 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
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Sunday September 1, 2013 Go To Top
misc_usflag Library Closed: Labor Day Holidays    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
Monday September 2, 2013 Go To Top
misc_usflag Library Closed: Labor Day Holidays    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
Tuesday September 3, 2013 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday September 4, 2013 Go To Top
eth_france 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Francophone Literature & Culture    
    Contact: Dr. Carol Kaplan   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This language group, led by Dr. Carol Kaplan, will read and discuss in French the modern and classical writers of the Francophone world. New members always welcome!

[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
z_come_together.GIF 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Creative Connections    
    Contact: Sharon Verminski-Wilson   412-531-1912   verminskis@einetwork.net
    Join us on the 1st Wednesday of the month for Creative Connections, programs especially suited for adults ages 50 and over. All programs are free and open to the public. Come early and socialize!

This month's program: TBA
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
Thursday September 5, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_dog1 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Tail Wagging Tutors    
    Contact: Children's Reference   412-531-1912   
    Children can read aloud to a furry friend! Dog listeners are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Registration required.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_conductor 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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Saturday September 7, 2013 Go To Top
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday September 9, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_clouds 10:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Morning Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Lois Lehrman and Will McClure   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This group's book selections tend to focus on the classics but contemporary works are also read. The selection for this month is The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Study Room
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_germany 7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM German Conversation Group    
    Contact: Dr. Edith Krause   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Practice your German conversation in an informal setting. All language abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday September 10, 2013 Go To Top
misc_earth 12:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutor Training Workshop    
    Contact: Anita Cohen    412-393-7645   acohen@gplc.org
   
This English as a Second Language tutor training workshop is a presentation of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Registration required with GLPC.

Contact: Anita Cohen 412-393-7645 acohen@gplc.org
 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
office_dollarsign 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_arrow_r_red 7:00 PM  -  8:50 PM The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon    
    Contact: Jim Wojcik   412-563-1941   info@hsmtl.org
    The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon
Non library event.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
anim_snoopy_type 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Writer's Group    
    Contact: Theresa Child   412-429-9519   treetoowon@yahoo.com
    Join other writers in sharing and editing work for personal use or for publication.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday September 11, 2013 Go To Top
food_teapot.GIF 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM International Women's Conversation Circles    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Have you recently moved to Mt. Lebanon from another country? Please join us for tea, refreshments, and conversation at Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Learn about your community while you make new friends!
New women residents are welcome to practice their English while they learn about local activities and services available for themselves and their children. All women are welcome to meet their new neighbors from around the world, share information about our community, and learn more about the diverse cultures that enrich Mt. Lebanon.

Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_arrow_r_red 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Book Cellar Coordinator Meeting    
    Contact: David McKibben     dhmckibben@hotmail.com
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_spinning_wheel.GIF 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Knitting Circle at the Library    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Do you or your child enjoy knitting? Crocheting? Handwork?  If so, come and enjoy working together - parents and homeschooled children as well as other adults are welcome.  Learn new skills, share your expertise, and make friends during this daytime group!
    Location: Meeting Room B
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Thursday September 12, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_earth 12:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutor Training Workshop    
    Contact: Anita Cohen    412-393-7645   acohen@gplc.org
   
This English as a Second Language tutor training workshop is a presentation of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Registration required with GLPC.

Contact: Anita Cohen 412-393-7645 acohen@gplc.org
 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_conductor 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday September 14, 2013 Go To Top
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday September 16, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
holiday_civil_war2 10:00 AM  -  12:30 PM The Civil War Era - A Geographic Focus    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Meeting on the third Monday of each month, this new lecture/discussion series will focus on the geographic aspects of historical events prior to, during and immediately following the Civil War.  Each session will last 2 .5 hours.

Presenter Rodger Duffy has a Master’s Degree in Political Geography from Northwestern University.  Political Geography is a discipline that integrates Geography, History and Politics.  Rodger taught Political Geography at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Until recently, he led the American History Book Group at the Mt. Lebanon Library for the past seven years.

Mr. Duffy will use a variety of materials to enrich each session, including Power Point presentations, hand-outs and selected DVDs.  Suggested optional reading for series participants is Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson.  There will be some copies on reserve for patrons use.

Example Presentation Topics:
  • Industrial and Transportation Centers - From Richmond To Pittsburgh
  • Geography of Abolitionism - From Centers of Support to Urban Riots
  • Political Geography of Cabinet Selection - From Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
  • Tennessee To Georgia And Back - The Long Road
  • Washington To Petersburg Corridor - Central Clash Zone
  • Shenandoah Valley - Avenue To The North 
  • Mississippi River Corridor - Beginning Of The End
  • Southern Ports and Rivers - The Long Strangulation
  • Southern Reconstruction - Centers of Success/Failure  
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_genealogy1 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society    
    Contact: Donald Rinald   412-531-1912   rinald57@verizon.net
    Join others in discussing family history as well as picking up tips on research. New members welcome!

Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
nat_stars 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Evening Book Group    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   richeyc@einetwork.net
    Come join this thoughtful group reading contemporary fiction. This month's selection is The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman.

Upcoming Selections:
October 21--A Prayer for Owen Meany. John Irving
November 18--The Night Circus. Erin Morgenstern [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday September 17, 2013 Go To Top
misc_earth 12:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutor Training Workshop    
    Contact: Anita Cohen    412-393-7645   acohen@gplc.org
   
This English as a Second Language tutor training workshop is a presentation of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Registration required with GLPC.

Contact: Anita Cohen 412-393-7645 acohen@gplc.org
 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Readers' Theater General Meeting    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Regular monthly meeting of the Readers' Theater Group.
Find out more about this dedicated group of volunteers! [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
office_meeting1 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Library Board of Trustees Meeting    
    Contact: Cynthia K. Richey    412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   
All meetings of the Library Board are open to the public.  
     
     
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
lib_sherlock_holmes.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mystery Readers Book Club    
    Contact: Elizabeth Krebs   412-531-1912   krebse@einetwork.net
    This group reads selections from a wide variety of mystery genres.

Selections for 2013:
Sept:  In the Woods by Tana French
Oct:  Close to Home by Peter Robinson
Nov:  A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly
Dec:  Criminal Intent by William Bernhardt [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday September 18, 2013 Go To Top
ent_guitar01 6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Folksong Sharing    
    Contact: Jim Colletti   724-942-0807   jpcolletti@verizon.net
    An informal group of lovers of folk songs.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
Thursday September 19, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_earth 12:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutor Training Workshop    
    Contact: Anita Cohen    412-393-7645   acohen@gplc.org
   
This English as a Second Language tutor training workshop is a presentation of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Registration required with GLPC.

Contact: Anita Cohen 412-393-7645 acohen@gplc.org
 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
nat_stars 6:30 PM  -  7:15 PM Pajama Storytime    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    An evening storytime for children ages 3 - 7 and their families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun activities.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_conductor 7:15 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
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eth_france 7:30 PM  -  8:45 PM French Conversation    
    Contact: Dr. Carol Kaplan   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Practice your French in an informal setting.  New members always welcome to this language group! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
Saturday September 21, 2013 Go To Top
ent_filmproj 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Carnegie Screenwriters Group    
    Contact: Bob Scott   412-583-2154   rhscott69@aol.com
    This group meets monthly at the library and engages in script readings, networking, and discussions of writing and filmmaking. New members are welcome.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday September 23, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_germany 7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM German Conversation Group    
    Contact: Dr. Edith Krause   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Practice your German conversation in an informal setting. All language abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday September 24, 2013 Go To Top
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_globe 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutor Talk    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    GPLC tutors and anyone interested in the work of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council are invited to a monthly "Tutor Talk" with Peggi Kelley, South Hills Area Coordinator.
Presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday September 25, 2013 Go To Top
misc_arrow_r_red 9:00 AM  -  12:00 PM PHLF 2nd Grade Walking Tour--HOWE    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_legoguy 4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Lego Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Come create lego structures - each month we choose a different theme.
Kids must pre-register. For kids ages 7 - 12.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
rec_skateboard 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Just For Guys Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Cynthia K. Richey   412-531-1912   richeyc@einetwork.net
    For boys ages 10 - 13 and their dads (or other caring male adults.) Come read, learn, laugh, and talk about books together. Ask for this month's book selection in the children's library. [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
z_cust_eastham_youth 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Science Fiction Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Don Kirkwood   412-531-1912   dpitt75@comcast.net
    The science fiction book discussion group focuses on classic, "hard," and/or award winning science fiction books.

Here are the selections for the South Hills Science Fiction Book Group in 2013:
January--Novel: “Dune” by Frank Herbert; Short Fiction: “The Pusher” by John Varley & “Aye, and Gomorrah” by Samuel R. Delany
February--Novel: “To Say Nothing of the Dog” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Behold the Man” by Michael Moorcock (short story not the novel) & “Sandkings” by George R R Martin
March--Novel: “The Time Ships” by Steven Baxter; Short Fiction: “Time Locker” by Henry Kuttner (Lewis Padgett) & “Speech Sounds” by Octavia Butler
April--Novel: “Blackout” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Two Hearts” by Peter S. Beagle & “A Rose for Ecclesiastes” by Robert Zelanzy
May--Novel: “Startide Rising” by David Brin; Short Fiction: “Houston, Houston, Do You Read?” by James Tiptree & “The Faery Handbag” by Kelly Link
June--Novel: “The Fountains of Paradise” by Arthur C. Clarke also “A Man in the High Castle” by Philip K. Dick; Short Fiction: “Snow” by John Crowley & “Time in Advance” by William Tenn
July--Novel: “Among Others” by Jo Walton also “Einstein Intersection” by Samuel R. Delany; Short Fiction: “Press Enter” by John Varley & “Magic for Beginners” by Kelly Link
August--Novel: “Forever Peace” by Joe Haldeman; Short Fiction: “The Fifth Head of Cerberus” by Gene Wolfe & “Flatland” by Edwin Abbott Abbott
September--Novel: “River of Gods” by Ian McDonald; Short Fiction: “Macs” by Terry Bisson & “Out of All Them Bright Stars” by Nancy Kress
October--Novel: “Timescape” by Gregory Benford; Short Fiction: “Fire Watch” by Connie Willis & “Rachel in Love” by Pat Murphy
November--Novel: “Downbelow Station” by C. J. Cherryh; Short Fiction: “Nano Comes to Clifford Falls” by Nancy Kress & “A Meeting With Medusa” by Arthur C. Clarke
December--Novel: “The Fall of Hyperion” by Dan Simmons; Short Fiction: “Goat Song” by Poul Anderson & “Fondly Fahrenheit” by Alfred Bester [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday September 26, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
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ent_conductor 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Friday September 27, 2013 Go To Top
anim_dog_scottie 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM PALS Book Club    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy   412-531-1912   priddyb@einetwork.net
    PALS (People Able to Lend Support) read popular fiction and non-fiction.

PALS book club is for seniors. This month's selection is TBA.

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday September 28, 2013 Go To Top
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
office_dollarsign 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
Monday September 30, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday October 1, 2013 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday October 2, 2013 Go To Top
eth_france 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Francophone Literature & Culture    
    Contact: Dr. Carol Kaplan   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This language group, led by Dr. Carol Kaplan, will read and discuss in French the modern and classical writers of the Francophone world. New members always welcome!

[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
z_come_together.GIF 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Creative Connections    
    Contact: Sharon Verminski-Wilson   412-531-1912   verminskis@einetwork.net
    Join us on the 1st Wednesday of the month for Creative Connections, programs especially suited for adults ages 50 and over. All programs are free and open to the public. Come early and socialize!

This month's program: TBA
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_none 7:00 PM  -  8:40 PM Plein Art/Denis Theatre Film    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Details TBA
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
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Thursday October 3, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_dog1 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Tail Wagging Tutors    
    Contact: Children's Reference   412-531-1912   
    Children can read aloud to a furry friend! Dog listeners are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Registration required.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_conductor 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday October 5, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:00 AM  -  3:00 PM PLEIN AIR: Kids' Paint Out    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Details:  TBA
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday October 7, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_slovak_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Slovak Heritage    
    Contact: Joe and Albina Senko   412-343-5031   jsenko@msv-cpa.com
    Discover your Slovak heritage at the library! Open to everyone interested in learning more about Slovak culture.

This month:
"Uncle Andy"
Don Warhola, the nephew of Andy Warhol, will reminisce about time spent with his uncle. [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
Tuesday October 8, 2013 Go To Top
misc_arrow_r_red 9:00 AM  -  12:00 PM PHLF 2nd Grade Walking Tour--MARKHAM    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
office_dollarsign 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
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misc_arrow_r_red 7:00 PM  -  8:50 PM The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon    
    Contact: Jim Wojcik   412-563-1941   info@hsmtl.org
    The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon
Non library event.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
anim_snoopy_type 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Writer's Group    
    Contact: Theresa Child   412-429-9519   treetoowon@yahoo.com
    Join other writers in sharing and editing work for personal use or for publication.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday October 9, 2013 Go To Top
food_teapot.GIF 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM International Women's Conversation Circles    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Have you recently moved to Mt. Lebanon from another country? Please join us for tea, refreshments, and conversation at Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Learn about your community while you make new friends!
New women residents are welcome to practice their English while they learn about local activities and services available for themselves and their children. All women are welcome to meet their new neighbors from around the world, share information about our community, and learn more about the diverse cultures that enrich Mt. Lebanon.

Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_arrow_r_red 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Book Cellar Coordinator Meeting    
    Contact: David McKibben     dhmckibben@hotmail.com
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_spinning_wheel.GIF 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Knitting Circle at the Library    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Do you or your child enjoy knitting? Crocheting? Handwork?  If so, come and enjoy working together - parents and homeschooled children as well as other adults are welcome.  Learn new skills, share your expertise, and make friends during this daytime group!
    Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday October 10, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_conductor 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday October 12, 2013 Go To Top
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
food_wineglass.GIF 6:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Books & Bubbly Soiree    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   
 
Enjoy a fabulous evening to benefit our library! Registration and more information at the Circulation Desk or here.

$25 pre-pay will be accepted until NOON today. $30 at the door from 6:00- 8:30 pm.

This is a ticketless event; a reservation list will be available at the door.
 
Monday October 14, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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eth_germany 7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM German Conversation Group    
    Contact: Dr. Edith Krause   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Practice your German conversation in an informal setting. All language abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday October 15, 2013 Go To Top
ent_masks_bw 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Readers' Theater General Meeting    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Regular monthly meeting of the Readers' Theater Group.
Find out more about this dedicated group of volunteers! [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
office_meeting1 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Library Board of Trustees Meeting    
    Contact: Cynthia K. Richey    412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   
All meetings of the Library Board are open to the public.  
     
     
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
lib_sherlock_holmes.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mystery Readers Book Club    
    Contact: Elizabeth Krebs   412-531-1912   krebse@einetwork.net
    This group reads selections from a wide variety of mystery genres.

Selections for 2013:
Oct:  Close to Home by Peter Robinson
Nov:  A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly
Dec:  Criminal Intent by William Bernhardt [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday October 16, 2013 Go To Top
ent_guitar01 6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Folksong Sharing    
    Contact: Jim Colletti   724-942-0807   jpcolletti@verizon.net
    An informal group of lovers of folk songs.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_skateboard 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Just For Guys Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Cynthia K. Richey   412-531-1912   richeyc@einetwork.net
    For boys ages 10 - 13 and their dads (or other caring male adults.) Come read, learn, laugh, and talk about books together. Ask for this month's book selection in the children's library. [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
Thursday October 17, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
nat_stars 6:30 PM  -  7:15 PM Pajama Storytime    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    An evening storytime for children ages 3 - 7 and their families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun activities.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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ent_conductor 7:15 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
eth_france 7:30 PM  -  8:45 PM French Conversation    
    Contact: Dr. Carol Kaplan   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Practice your French in an informal setting.  New members always welcome to this language group! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
Saturday October 19, 2013 Go To Top
ent_filmproj 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Carnegie Screenwriters Group    
    Contact: Bob Scott   412-583-2154   rhscott69@aol.com
    This group meets monthly at the library and engages in script readings, networking, and discussions of writing and filmmaking. New members are welcome.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday October 21, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
holiday_civil_war2 10:00 AM  -  12:30 PM The Civil War Era - A Geographic Focus    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Meeting on the third Monday of each month, this new lecture/discussion series will focus on the geographic aspects of historical events prior to, during and immediately following the Civil War.  Each session will last 2 .5 hours.

Presenter Rodger Duffy has a Master’s Degree in Political Geography from Northwestern University.  Political Geography is a discipline that integrates Geography, History and Politics.  Rodger taught Political Geography at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Until recently, he led the American History Book Group at the Mt. Lebanon Library for the past seven years.

Mr. Duffy will use a variety of materials to enrich each session, including Power Point presentations, hand-outs and selected DVDs.  Suggested optional reading for series participants is Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson.  There will be some copies on reserve for patrons use.

Example Presentation Topics:
  • Industrial and Transportation Centers - From Richmond To Pittsburgh
  • Geography of Abolitionism - From Centers of Support to Urban Riots
  • Political Geography of Cabinet Selection - From Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
  • Tennessee To Georgia And Back - The Long Road
  • Washington To Petersburg Corridor - Central Clash Zone
  • Shenandoah Valley - Avenue To The North 
  • Mississippi River Corridor - Beginning Of The End
  • Southern Ports and Rivers - The Long Strangulation
  • Southern Reconstruction - Centers of Success/Failure  
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_genealogy1 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society    
    Contact: Donald Rinald   412-531-1912   rinald57@verizon.net
    Join others in discussing family history as well as picking up tips on research. New members welcome!

Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
nat_stars 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Evening Book Group    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   richeyc@einetwork.net
    Come join this thoughtful group reading contemporary fiction. This month's selection is A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving.

Upcoming Selections:
November 18--The Night Circus. Erin Morgenstern
December 16--TBA  [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday October 22, 2013 Go To Top
misc_arrow_r_red 9:00 AM  -  12:00 PM PHLF 2nd Grade Walking Tour--HOOVER    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_globe 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutor Talk    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    GPLC tutors and anyone interested in the work of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council are invited to a monthly "Tutor Talk" with Peggi Kelley, South Hills Area Coordinator.
Presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday October 23, 2013 Go To Top
misc_arrow_r_red 9:00 AM  -  12:00 PM PHLF 2nd Grade Walking Tour--JEFFERSON    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Meeting Room A
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rec_legoguy 4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Lego Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Come create lego structures - each month we choose a different theme.
Kids must pre-register. For kids ages 7 - 12.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
z_cust_eastham_youth 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Science Fiction Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Don Kirkwood   412-531-1912   dpitt75@comcast.net
    The science fiction book discussion group focuses on classic, "hard," and/or award winning science fiction books.

Here are the selections for the South Hills Science Fiction Book Group in 2013:
January--Novel: “Dune” by Frank Herbert; Short Fiction: “The Pusher” by John Varley & “Aye, and Gomorrah” by Samuel R. Delany
February--Novel: “To Say Nothing of the Dog” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Behold the Man” by Michael Moorcock (short story not the novel) & “Sandkings” by George R R Martin
March--Novel: “The Time Ships” by Steven Baxter; Short Fiction: “Time Locker” by Henry Kuttner (Lewis Padgett) & “Speech Sounds” by Octavia Butler
April--Novel: “Blackout” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Two Hearts” by Peter S. Beagle & “A Rose for Ecclesiastes” by Robert Zelanzy
May--Novel: “Startide Rising” by David Brin; Short Fiction: “Houston, Houston, Do You Read?” by James Tiptree & “The Faery Handbag” by Kelly Link
June--Novel: “The Fountains of Paradise” by Arthur C. Clarke also “A Man in the High Castle” by Philip K. Dick; Short Fiction: “Snow” by John Crowley & “Time in Advance” by William Tenn
July--Novel: “Among Others” by Jo Walton also “Einstein Intersection” by Samuel R. Delany; Short Fiction: “Press Enter” by John Varley & “Magic for Beginners” by Kelly Link
August--Novel: “Forever Peace” by Joe Haldeman; Short Fiction: “The Fifth Head of Cerberus” by Gene Wolfe & “Flatland” by Edwin Abbott Abbott
September--Novel: “River of Gods” by Ian McDonald; Short Fiction: “Macs” by Terry Bisson & “Out of All Them Bright Stars” by Nancy Kress
October--Novel: “Timescape” by Gregory Benford; Short Fiction: “Fire Watch” by Connie Willis & “Rachel in Love” by Pat Murphy
November--Novel: “Downbelow Station” by C. J. Cherryh; Short Fiction: “Nano Comes to Clifford Falls” by Nancy Kress & “A Meeting With Medusa” by Arthur C. Clarke
December--Novel: “The Fall of Hyperion” by Dan Simmons; Short Fiction: “Goat Song” by Poul Anderson & “Fondly Fahrenheit” by Alfred Bester [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday October 24, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_conductor 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Friday October 25, 2013 Go To Top
anim_dog_scottie 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM PALS Book Club    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy   412-531-1912   priddyb@einetwork.net
    PALS (People Able to Lend Support) read popular fiction and non-fiction.

PALS book club is for seniors. This month's selection is TBA.

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
holiday_ghost 6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Fright Night    
    Contact: Children's Reference    412-531-1912   mtlebchild@einetwork.net
   
 
BE PREPARED TO BE SCARED!! Join us for our annual Fright Night, a celebration of all things spooky and slightly spooky. Costume optional, but highly recommended to increase the fun factor. Thrills and chills for the entire family.

Don’t Forget . . Enjoy free refreshments at Franken’s Diner. The library will be open to check out books, but there will not be access to computers.

Buy some scary books downstairs at The Book Cellar! Open 6:30—8:30.

All of tonight's events are generously funded by the Friends of Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
 
Saturday October 26, 2013 Go To Top
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
office_dollarsign 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
Monday October 28, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_none 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM IndieFlix Film Program    
    Contact: Cyndee     
    Location: Meeting Room A
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eth_germany 7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM German Conversation Group    
    Contact: Dr. Edith Krause   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Practice your German conversation in an informal setting. All language abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday October 29, 2013 Go To Top
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday October 30, 2013 Go To Top
eth_france 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Francophone Literature & Culture    
    Contact: Dr. Carol Kaplan   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This language group, led by Dr. Carol Kaplan, will read and discuss in French the modern and classical writers of the Francophone world. New members always welcome!

[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday October 31, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_conductor 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday November 2, 2013 Go To Top
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday November 4, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday November 5, 2013 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday November 6, 2013 Go To Top
z_come_together.GIF 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Creative Connections    
    Contact: Sharon Verminski-Wilson   412-531-1912   verminskis@einetwork.net
    Join us on the 1st Wednesday of the month for Creative Connections, programs especially suited for adults ages 50 and over. All programs are free and open to the public. Come early and socialize!

This month's program: TBA
    Location: Meeting Room A
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eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
 
misc_usflag 7:30 PM  -  8:50 PM Historical Society of Mount Lebanon Program    
    Contact: Jim Wojcik   412-563-1941   info@hsmtl.org
    Program: TBA

Visit The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon for further information.

This Historical Society of Mount Lebanon program is presented in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Thursday November 7, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_dog1 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Tail Wagging Tutors    
    Contact: Children's Reference   412-531-1912   
    Children can read aloud to a furry friend! Dog listeners are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Registration required.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_conductor 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday November 9, 2013 Go To Top
rec_Scrabble 9:00 AM  -  4:30 PM Scrabble Tournament    
    Contact: Terry Schroeder   412-576-0641   msch@nauticom.net
    Scrabble lovers! Test your skills in a competitive setting. Questions? Contact Bob Hagerty, founder of the South Hills Scrabble Club, bob.hagerty@wsj.com OR Terry Schroeder msch@nauticom.net for further information.
Pre-registration and NASPA membership required to participate.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Sunday November 10, 2013 Go To Top
misc_familytree 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Annual Program of Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy    
    Speaker TBA for the Annual Meeting.

Refreshments will be served.
    Location: Meeting Room A
Monday November 11, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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eth_germany 7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM German Conversation Group    
    Contact: Dr. Edith Krause   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Practice your German conversation in an informal setting. All language abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday November 12, 2013 Go To Top
office_dollarsign 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_arrow_r_red 7:00 PM  -  8:50 PM The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon    
    Contact: Jim Wojcik   412-563-1941   info@hsmtl.org
    The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon
Non library event.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
anim_snoopy_type 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Writer's Group    
    Contact: Theresa Child   412-429-9519   treetoowon@yahoo.com
    Join other writers in sharing and editing work for personal use or for publication.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday November 13, 2013 Go To Top
food_teapot.GIF 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM International Women's Conversation Circles    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Have you recently moved to Mt. Lebanon from another country? Please join us for tea, refreshments, and conversation at Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Learn about your community while you make new friends!
New women residents are welcome to practice their English while they learn about local activities and services available for themselves and their children. All women are welcome to meet their new neighbors from around the world, share information about our community, and learn more about the diverse cultures that enrich Mt. Lebanon.

Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_arrow_r_red 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Book Cellar Coordinator Meeting    
    Contact: David McKibben     dhmckibben@hotmail.com
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_spinning_wheel.GIF 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Knitting Circle at the Library    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Do you or your child enjoy knitting? Crocheting? Handwork?  If so, come and enjoy working together - parents and homeschooled children as well as other adults are welcome.  Learn new skills, share your expertise, and make friends during this daytime group!
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_skateboard 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Just For Guys Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Cynthia K. Richey   412-531-1912   richeyc@einetwork.net
    For boys ages 10 - 13 and their dads (or other caring male adults.) Come read, learn, laugh, and talk about books together. Ask for this month's book selection in the children's library. [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Thursday November 14, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_conductor 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday November 16, 2013 Go To Top
ent_filmproj 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Carnegie Screenwriters Group    
    Contact: Bob Scott   412-583-2154   rhscott69@aol.com
    This group meets monthly at the library and engages in script readings, networking, and discussions of writing and filmmaking. New members are welcome.
    Location: Meeting Room B
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rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday November 18, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
holiday_civil_war2 10:00 AM  -  12:30 PM The Civil War Era - A Geographic Focus    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Meeting on the third Monday of each month, this new lecture/discussion series will focus on the geographic aspects of historical events prior to, during and immediately following the Civil War.  Each session will last 2 .5 hours.

Presenter Rodger Duffy has a Master’s Degree in Political Geography from Northwestern University.  Political Geography is a discipline that integrates Geography, History and Politics.  Rodger taught Political Geography at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Until recently, he led the American History Book Group at the Mt. Lebanon Library for the past seven years.

Mr. Duffy will use a variety of materials to enrich each session, including Power Point presentations, hand-outs and selected DVDs.  Suggested optional reading for series participants is Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson.  There will be some copies on reserve for patrons use.

Example Presentation Topics:
  • Industrial and Transportation Centers - From Richmond To Pittsburgh
  • Geography of Abolitionism - From Centers of Support to Urban Riots
  • Political Geography of Cabinet Selection - From Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
  • Tennessee To Georgia And Back - The Long Road
  • Washington To Petersburg Corridor - Central Clash Zone
  • Shenandoah Valley - Avenue To The North 
  • Mississippi River Corridor - Beginning Of The End
  • Southern Ports and Rivers - The Long Strangulation
  • Southern Reconstruction - Centers of Success/Failure  
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_genealogy1 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society    
    Contact: Donald Rinald   412-531-1912   rinald57@verizon.net
    Join others in discussing family history as well as picking up tips on research. New members welcome!

Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
nat_stars 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Evening Book Group    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   richeyc@einetwork.net
    Come join this thoughtful group reading contemporary fiction. This month's selection is The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern .

Upcoming Selections:
December 16--TBA
[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday November 19, 2013 Go To Top
ent_masks_bw 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Readers' Theater General Meeting    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Regular monthly meeting of the Readers' Theater Group.
Find out more about this dedicated group of volunteers! [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
office_meeting1 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Library Board of Trustees Meeting    
    Contact: Cynthia K. Richey    412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   
All meetings of the Library Board are open to the public.  
     
     
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
lib_sherlock_holmes.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mystery Readers Book Club    
    Contact: Elizabeth Krebs   412-531-1912   krebse@einetwork.net
    This group reads selections from a wide variety of mystery genres.

Selections for 2013:
Nov:  A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly
Dec:  Criminal Intent by William Bernhardt [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday November 20, 2013 Go To Top
ent_guitar01 6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Folksong Sharing    
    Contact: Jim Colletti   724-942-0807   jpcolletti@verizon.net
    An informal group of lovers of folk songs.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
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Thursday November 21, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_stars 6:30 PM  -  7:15 PM Pajama Storytime    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    An evening storytime for children ages 3 - 7 and their families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun activities.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_conductor 7:15 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
eth_france 7:30 PM  -  8:45 PM French Conversation    
    Contact: Dr. Carol Kaplan   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Practice your French in an informal setting.  New members always welcome to this language group! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
Saturday November 23, 2013 Go To Top
misc_arrow_r_red 11:00 AM  -  2:00 PM GSA Workshop: Be Your Own Advocate!    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Non-library event
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday November 25, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_none 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM IndieFlix Film Program    
    Contact: Cyndee     
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
eth_germany 7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM German Conversation Group    
    Contact: Dr. Edith Krause   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Practice your German conversation in an informal setting. All language abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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Tuesday November 26, 2013 Go To Top
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
misc_globe 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutor Talk    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    GPLC tutors and anyone interested in the work of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council are invited to a monthly "Tutor Talk" with Peggi Kelley, South Hills Area Coordinator.
Presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday November 27, 2013 Go To Top
rec_legoguy 4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Lego Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Come create lego structures - each month we choose a different theme.
Kids must pre-register. For kids ages 7 - 12.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
holiday_turkey 5:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Library Closes at 5:00 PM for Thanksgiving Break    
 
z_cust_eastham_youth 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Science Fiction Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Don Kirkwood   412-531-1912   dpitt75@comcast.net
    The science fiction book discussion group focuses on classic, "hard," and/or award winning science fiction books.

Here are the selections for the South Hills Science Fiction Book Group in 2013:
January--Novel: “Dune” by Frank Herbert; Short Fiction: “The Pusher” by John Varley & “Aye, and Gomorrah” by Samuel R. Delany
February--Novel: “To Say Nothing of the Dog” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Behold the Man” by Michael Moorcock (short story not the novel) & “Sandkings” by George R R Martin
March--Novel: “The Time Ships” by Steven Baxter; Short Fiction: “Time Locker” by Henry Kuttner (Lewis Padgett) & “Speech Sounds” by Octavia Butler
April--Novel: “Blackout” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Two Hearts” by Peter S. Beagle & “A Rose for Ecclesiastes” by Robert Zelanzy
May--Novel: “Startide Rising” by David Brin; Short Fiction: “Houston, Houston, Do You Read?” by James Tiptree & “The Faery Handbag” by Kelly Link
June--Novel: “The Fountains of Paradise” by Arthur C. Clarke also “A Man in the High Castle” by Philip K. Dick; Short Fiction: “Snow” by John Crowley & “Time in Advance” by William Tenn
July--Novel: “Among Others” by Jo Walton also “Einstein Intersection” by Samuel R. Delany; Short Fiction: “Press Enter” by John Varley & “Magic for Beginners” by Kelly Link
August--Novel: “Forever Peace” by Joe Haldeman; Short Fiction: “The Fifth Head of Cerberus” by Gene Wolfe & “Flatland” by Edwin Abbott Abbott
September--Novel: “River of Gods” by Ian McDonald; Short Fiction: “Macs” by Terry Bisson & “Out of All Them Bright Stars” by Nancy Kress
October--Novel: “Timescape” by Gregory Benford; Short Fiction: “Fire Watch” by Connie Willis & “Rachel in Love” by Pat Murphy
November--Novel: “Downbelow Station” by C. J. Cherryh; Short Fiction: “Nano Comes to Clifford Falls” by Nancy Kress & “A Meeting With Medusa” by Arthur C. Clarke
December--Novel: “The Fall of Hyperion” by Dan Simmons; Short Fiction: “Goat Song” by Poul Anderson & “Fondly Fahrenheit” by Alfred Bester [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday November 28, 2013 Go To Top
holiday_turkey Library Closed: Thanksgiving    
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Friday November 29, 2013 Go To Top
anim_dog_scottie 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM PALS Book Club    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy   412-531-1912   priddyb@einetwork.net
    PALS (People Able to Lend Support) read popular fiction and non-fiction.

PALS book club is for seniors. This month's selection is TBA.

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday November 30, 2013 Go To Top
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
office_dollarsign 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
Monday December 2, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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Tuesday December 3, 2013 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday December 4, 2013 Go To Top
eth_france 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Francophone Literature & Culture    
    Contact: Dr. Carol Kaplan   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This language group, led by Dr. Carol Kaplan, will read and discuss in French the modern and classical writers of the Francophone world. New members always welcome!

[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
z_come_together.GIF 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Creative Connections    
    Contact: Sharon Verminski-Wilson   412-531-1912   verminskis@einetwork.net
    Join us on the 1st Wednesday of the month for Creative Connections, programs especially suited for adults ages 50 and over. All programs are free and open to the public. Come early and socialize!

This month's program: TBA
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
Thursday December 5, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_dog1 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Tail Wagging Tutors    
    Contact: Children's Reference   412-531-1912   
    Children can read aloud to a furry friend! Dog listeners are trained by Therapy Dogs International. Registration required.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_conductor 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday December 7, 2013 Go To Top
nat_snowman 9:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Holiday for the Birds    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy  presents a nature program for preschool children.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
nat_snowman 9:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Holiday for the Birds    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy  presents a nature program for preschool children.
    Location: Meeting Room B
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rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday December 9, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_germany 7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM German Conversation Group    
    Contact: Dr. Edith Krause   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Practice your German conversation in an informal setting. All language abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday December 10, 2013 Go To Top
office_dollarsign 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
anim_snoopy_type 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mt. Lebanon Writer's Group    
    Contact: Theresa Child   412-429-9519   treetoowon@yahoo.com
    Join other writers in sharing and editing work for personal use or for publication.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday December 11, 2013 Go To Top
food_teapot.GIF 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM International Women's Conversation Circles    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Have you recently moved to Mt. Lebanon from another country? Please join us for tea, refreshments, and conversation at Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Learn about your community while you make new friends!
New women residents are welcome to practice their English while they learn about local activities and services available for themselves and their children. All women are welcome to meet their new neighbors from around the world, share information about our community, and learn more about the diverse cultures that enrich Mt. Lebanon.

Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
misc_arrow_r_red 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Book Cellar Coordinator Meeting    
    Contact: David McKibben     dhmckibben@hotmail.com
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
rec_spinning_wheel.GIF 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Knitting Circle at the Library    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Do you or your child enjoy knitting? Crocheting? Handwork?  If so, come and enjoy working together - parents and homeschooled children as well as other adults are welcome.  Learn new skills, share your expertise, and make friends during this daytime group!
    Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday December 12, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_conductor 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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eth_france 7:30 PM  -  8:45 PM French Conversation    
    Contact: Dr. Carol Kaplan   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Practice your French in an informal setting.  New members always welcome to this language group! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
Saturday December 14, 2013 Go To Top
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday December 16, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
holiday_civil_war2 10:00 AM  -  12:30 PM The Civil War Era - A Geographic Focus    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Meeting on the third Monday of each month, this new lecture/discussion series will focus on the geographic aspects of historical events prior to, during and immediately following the Civil War.  Each session will last 2 .5 hours.

Presenter Rodger Duffy has a Master’s Degree in Political Geography from Northwestern University.  Political Geography is a discipline that integrates Geography, History and Politics.  Rodger taught Political Geography at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Until recently, he led the American History Book Group at the Mt. Lebanon Library for the past seven years.

Mr. Duffy will use a variety of materials to enrich each session, including Power Point presentations, hand-outs and selected DVDs.  Suggested optional reading for series participants is Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson.  There will be some copies on reserve for patrons use.

Example Presentation Topics:
  • Industrial and Transportation Centers - From Richmond To Pittsburgh
  • Geography of Abolitionism - From Centers of Support to Urban Riots
  • Political Geography of Cabinet Selection - From Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
  • Tennessee To Georgia And Back - The Long Road
  • Washington To Petersburg Corridor - Central Clash Zone
  • Shenandoah Valley - Avenue To The North 
  • Mississippi River Corridor - Beginning Of The End
  • Southern Ports and Rivers - The Long Strangulation
  • Southern Reconstruction - Centers of Success/Failure  
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_stars 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Evening Book Group    
    Contact: Cynthia Richey   412-531-1912   richeyc@einetwork.net
    Come join this thoughtful group reading contemporary fiction. This month's selection is TBA.

  [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday December 17, 2013 Go To Top
ent_masks_bw 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Readers' Theater General Meeting    
    Contact: Reference Desk   412-531-1912   ask-a-librarian@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Regular monthly meeting of the Readers' Theater Group.
Find out more about this dedicated group of volunteers! [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_chess_knight 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club    
    Contact: Children's Library   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    Tonight the Chess Club will meet in the Children's AV area.

Chess fun for kids in kindergarten - grade 7.
This group meets in the Children's Story Room or the Children's Library. 
 
misc_globe 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutor Talk    
    Contact: Peggi Kelley   412-531-3004   pkelley@gplc.org
    GPLC tutors and anyone interested in the work of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council are invited to a monthly "Tutor Talk" with Peggi Kelley, South Hills Area Coordinator.
Presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council in cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
office_meeting1 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Library Board of Trustees Meeting    
    Contact: Cynthia K. Richey    412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   
All meetings of the Library Board are open to the public.  
     
     
     
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
lib_sherlock_holmes.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Mystery Readers Book Club    
    Contact: Elizabeth Krebs   412-531-1912   krebse@einetwork.net
    This group reads selections from a wide variety of mystery genres.

Selections for 2013:
Dec:  Criminal Intent by William Bernhardt [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Wednesday December 18, 2013 Go To Top
ent_guitar01 6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Folksong Sharing    
    Contact: Jim Colletti   724-942-0807   jpcolletti@verizon.net
    An informal group of lovers of folk songs.
    Location: Meeting Room A
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rec_skateboard 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Just For Guys Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Cynthia K. Richey   412-531-1912   richeyc@einetwork.net
    For boys ages 10 - 13 and their dads (or other caring male adults.) Come read, learn, laugh, and talk about books together. Ask for this month's book selection in the children's library. [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish    
    Contact: Hilda Schorr-Ribera   412-531-1912   
    Practice your Spanish in an informal setting!  Call the library to check the status of tonight's meeting. 
[Language Groups]
    Location: Study Room
Thursday December 19, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower 9:15 AM  -  12:30 PM American History Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   

A facilitated, structured discussion forum focused on the historical growth of the American empire, both continental and global.   Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month.


Reading List:

--TBA

This group is led by Stephen Pouleris. Mr. Pouleris was awarded a degree in history, has taught history and was the director of Admissions at the Univ. of Hawaii. Additionally, he worked in the private sector for 3M.

Please contact Stephen Pouleris at slpouleris@verizon.net or 412-563-1388 if you would like to buy a copy of this book.  We will also have copies of this selection available at the library for you to check out with your library card.
 

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
nat_stars 6:30 PM  -  7:15 PM Pajama Storytime    
    Contact: Connie Mathews   412.531.1912   childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
    An evening storytime for children ages 3 - 7 and their families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun activities.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
ent_conductor 7:15 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
Friday December 20, 2013 Go To Top
anim_dog_scottie 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM PALS Book Club    
    Contact: Brandon Priddy   412-531-1912   priddyb@einetwork.net
    PALS (People Able to Lend Support) read popular fiction and non-fiction.

PALS book club is for seniors. This month's selection is TBA.

[Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday December 21, 2013 Go To Top
ent_filmproj 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Carnegie Screenwriters Group    
    Contact: Bob Scott   412-583-2154   rhscott69@aol.com
    This group meets monthly at the library and engages in script readings, networking, and discussions of writing and filmmaking. New members are welcome.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
Monday December 23, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
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eth_germany 7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM German Conversation Group    
    Contact: Dr. Edith Krause   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Practice your German conversation in an informal setting. All language abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday December 24, 2013 Go To Top
holiday_wreath Library Closed: Christmas Holidays    
 
ent_masks_bw 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Readers' Theater Rehearsal    
    Contact: Mimi Ingalls   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    [Readers' Theater]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Wednesday December 25, 2013 Go To Top
holiday_wreath Library Closed: Christmas Holidays    
 
z_cust_eastham_youth 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Science Fiction Book Discussion Group    
    Contact: Don Kirkwood   412-531-1912   dpitt75@comcast.net
    The science fiction book discussion group focuses on classic, "hard," and/or award winning science fiction books.

Here are the selections for the South Hills Science Fiction Book Group in 2013:
January--Novel: “Dune” by Frank Herbert; Short Fiction: “The Pusher” by John Varley & “Aye, and Gomorrah” by Samuel R. Delany
February--Novel: “To Say Nothing of the Dog” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Behold the Man” by Michael Moorcock (short story not the novel) & “Sandkings” by George R R Martin
March--Novel: “The Time Ships” by Steven Baxter; Short Fiction: “Time Locker” by Henry Kuttner (Lewis Padgett) & “Speech Sounds” by Octavia Butler
April--Novel: “Blackout” by Connie Willis; Short Fiction: “Two Hearts” by Peter S. Beagle & “A Rose for Ecclesiastes” by Robert Zelanzy
May--Novel: “Startide Rising” by David Brin; Short Fiction: “Houston, Houston, Do You Read?” by James Tiptree & “The Faery Handbag” by Kelly Link
June--Novel: “The Fountains of Paradise” by Arthur C. Clarke also “A Man in the High Castle” by Philip K. Dick; Short Fiction: “Snow” by John Crowley & “Time in Advance” by William Tenn
July--Novel: “Among Others” by Jo Walton also “Einstein Intersection” by Samuel R. Delany; Short Fiction: “Press Enter” by John Varley & “Magic for Beginners” by Kelly Link
August--Novel: “Forever Peace” by Joe Haldeman; Short Fiction: “The Fifth Head of Cerberus” by Gene Wolfe & “Flatland” by Edwin Abbott Abbott
September--Novel: “River of Gods” by Ian McDonald; Short Fiction: “Macs” by Terry Bisson & “Out of All Them Bright Stars” by Nancy Kress
October--Novel: “Timescape” by Gregory Benford; Short Fiction: “Fire Watch” by Connie Willis & “Rachel in Love” by Pat Murphy
November--Novel: “Downbelow Station” by C. J. Cherryh; Short Fiction: “Nano Comes to Clifford Falls” by Nancy Kress & “A Meeting With Medusa” by Arthur C. Clarke
December--Novel: “The Fall of Hyperion” by Dan Simmons; Short Fiction: “Goat Song” by Poul Anderson & “Fondly Fahrenheit” by Alfred Bester [Book Discussion Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Thursday December 26, 2013 Go To Top
eth_italionflag 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Advanced Italian Conversation    
    Contact: Sara Maruccio    412-531-1912   smaruccio@verizon.net
    Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room A
 
ent_conductor 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM South Hills Flute Choir    
    Contact: Pat Zadylak   412-979-1960   phz1700@hotmail.com
    All flutists from the South Hills area are welcome to join the South Hills Flute Choir. Flute players who have at least three years of playing experience (all ages welcome) are invited to practice with the group.

For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at (412) 979-1960 or phz1700@hotmail.com.
    Location: Children's Story Rm.
 
ent_mahjong_tile.GIF 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture    
    Contact: Charlene Zang   412-337-9501   czang@cmu.edu
    Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

Participants are asked to donate $30, prorated, to Mt. Lebanon Public Library for each ten-week session. Please check the Event Calendar for potential schedule changes.







[Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Saturday December 28, 2013 Go To Top
rec_Scrabble 1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM South Hills Scrabble Club    
    Contact: Bob Hagerty   412-417-5415   
    South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
    Location: Meeting Room B
 
office_dollarsign 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM The History & Impact of Financial Power: The Vampiric Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Fin. Capitalism    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    This year-long series is an in-depth examination and evaluation in an attempt to draw conclusions from the historical, political, and economic roots of the Great Depression and the Great Financial Crisis of 2008.  It will be an innovative, interactive program which will attempt to determine whether the same processes, problems, and structures which led to the Great Depression also contributed to the GFC of 2008.   

Three texts will be used and a copy of each will be on reserve at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:
  • Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time by Carroll Quigley
  • The Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century by F. William Engdahl
  • Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned by Steve Keen

For more information about this program, please contact series moderator John Hemington at jehemington@verizon.net. Mr. Hemington is a retired attorney and IT director with over 40 years’ independent study of economic and political power. 
    Location: Meeting Room A
Monday December 30, 2013 Go To Top
eth_spanish_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group    
    Contact: Bruce A. Altomari    412-531-1912   DXXIMC@GMAIL.COM
    Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome! [Language Groups]
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday December 31, 2013 Go To Top
misc_bell Library Closes at 5:00 PM for New Year's Eve    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
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Wednesday January 8, 2014 Go To Top
rec_spinning_wheel.GIF 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Knitting Circle at the Library    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Do you or your child enjoy knitting? Crocheting? Handwork?  If so, come and enjoy working together - parents and homeschooled children as well as other adults are welcome.  Learn new skills, share your expertise, and make friends during this daytime group!
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday January 21, 2014 Go To Top
office_meeting1 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Library Board of Trustees Meeting    
    Contact: Cynthia K. Richey    412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
   
All meetings of the Library Board are open to the public.  
     
     
     
    Location: Meeting Room A
Wednesday February 12, 2014 Go To Top
rec_spinning_wheel.GIF 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Knitting Circle at the Library    
    Contact: Mt. Lebanon Public Library   412-531-1912   events@mtlebanonlibrary.org
    Do you or your child enjoy knitting? Crocheting? Handwork?  If so, come and enjoy working together - parents and homeschooled children as well as other adults are welcome.  Learn new skills, share your expertise, and make friends during this daytime group!
    Location: Meeting Room B
Tuesday February 18, 2014 Go To Top
office_meeting1 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Library Board of Trustees Meeting