It is time for the annual Family Science Olympiad. Families with children entering Kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join us for musically related STEM fun. Come enjoy activities chosen to get you in the mood for Reading Rocks! Registration is required.

Registration is required this program and begins on June 1st. Please register only the children of the age range attending this event.  You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

If you are someone who enjoys reading and discussing books of historical significance that have influenced and shaped the economic, political, and cultural development of the United States, then you should join this discussion group! Meetings take place on the fourth Saturday of each month in the Board Room

No registration required.

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Crawlers: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Walkers. 

No registration necessary.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Walkers: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.

No registration is needed.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Lego Club!*

Children going into second through fifth grade are welcome to come join us on Mondays for an hour of engineering and Lego fun!

No registration required!

Join us for Maker Monday. This week we will be doing visual journaling..

All materials provided. Open to all rising 6th to rising 12th grades.

No registration required for this program.

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument, can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of June 25th at 4:00 pm for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday June 25 - June 29 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 4:00-5:00pm. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Registration is required this program and begins on June 1. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

Ayurveda Cooking with Ann*

Ayurveda cooking focuses on balancing what we eat to create a healthier you. Join our favorite Indian cook, Ann Manchella, as she talks about the ideas behind Ayurveda cooking and demonstrates the preparation of a tasty vegetarian dish from South India.

This month, she will make Gobi Matar, a simple and quick dish of cauliflower cooked with peas. Watch her preparation and taste a generous sample. Copies of the recipe will be available for you to take home and try for yourself. 

Registration is required for this adult program and begins on May 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Reading Rocks! And so does Music and Movement!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 am from June 19 through July 31.

No registration required

Armadillo Dance Party*

Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse will be here to throw a dance party and you are all invited!

Under the Tree immediately following Music and Movement

Chapter Book Read-Aloud - Tuesdays*

School-aged kids (kindergarten and up) and their caregivers are welcome to join us during lunchtime to listen to a librarian read a chapter book aloud. Pack your lunch and your grown-up and come with your listening ears on!

Join us on the following dates: June 12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24 August 7

No registration required.

This program is for ages 12-18. We will use the library's computer lab to explore beginning coding through Scratch and other easy coding programs. You can also make stop motion animation movies.  We will provide the iPads for the movies.  Work in groups or alone.

Registration is required and begins on June 1st.  You may register online in person at the childrens' and teens service desk or by calling 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument, can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of June 25th at 4:00 pm for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday June 25 - June 29 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 4:00-5:00pm. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Prior Registration was required.

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-877-381-3765

Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting.

Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle. 

No registration is required for this program.

Picture Book Picnic 

Bring a blanket, pack your lunch and listen to stories while you eat! Storytime will be held outside on sunny days and in our meeting rooms if it is stormy (or too hot!) out.

No registration required! 

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. 

No reservation is required. 

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument, can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of June 25th at 4:00 pm for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday June 25 - June 29 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 4:00-5:00pm. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Prior Registration was required.

Thursdays Under the Tree*

Each Thursday we will try our hand at some crafts, science experiments, and other tinkering types of activities. Drop in between 10:00am to 12:00pm for some fun under our very own tree in the Children's Department.

Children of all ages are welcome to be a Maker, Thursday Under the Tree during our Summer Reading Program.

No registration required! 

Armadillo Dance Party*

Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse will be here to throw a dance party and you are all invited!

Under the Tree immediately following Music and Movement

SAT Class.  

For questions or to register please contact Chris or James Hessler at Eaton Prep 412-831-2723 or via email chrishessler@eatonprep.com

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument, can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of June 25th at 4:00 pm for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday June 25 - June 29 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 4:00-5:00pm. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Prior Registration was required.

Medicare: Putting the Pieces Together*
 
Are you approaching your 65th birthday or over 65 and thinking about retiring? If so, it's time to think about Medicare, get the facts, and make some decisions. In this educational presentation, you will learn about Medicare “Parts,” how much Medicare costs, what choices you have with Medicare, as well as when you should enroll. 
 
Patricia Spahr, an independent health insurance broker, will explain the Medicare program and important time frames for enrolling. She will also describe the various supplemental, Medicare Advantage, and prescription drug insurance options that are available in our area. She will help you think about important concerns that you should consider when choosing a plan but will not recommend any one plan over another.

Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on May 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Reading Pawtners*

Read to a therapy dog

Children in grades Kindergarten through Fifth will get 10 minutes to read to a therapy dog.  Bring your own book or use one of ours.

Please call the Children's Service desk at 412-366-8100 ext 123 on the morning of the program to register each reader. Number of open slots will depend on number of available dogs.

SAT Class.  

For questions or to register please contact Chris or James Hessler at Eaton Prep 412-831-2723 or via email chrishessler@eatonprep.com

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument, can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of June 25th at 4:00 pm for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday June 25 - June 29 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 4:00-5:00pm. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Prior Registration was required.

SAT Class.  

For questions or to register please contact Chris or James Hessler at Eaton Prep 412-831-2723 or via email chrishessler@eatonprep.com

Three Rivers Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America meeting. New members welcome.

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Crawlers: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Walkers. 

No registration necessary.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Walkers: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.

No registration is needed.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Lego Club!*

Children going into second through fifth grade are welcome to come join us on Mondays for an hour of engineering and Lego fun!

No registration required!

Join us for Maker Monday. This week we will be doing visual journaling..

All materials provided. Open to all rising 6th to rising 12th grades.

No registration required for this program.

SAT Class.  

For questions or to register please contact Chris or James Hessler at Eaton Prep 412-831-2723 or via email chrishessler@eatonprep.com

Reading Rocks! And so does Music and Movement!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 am from June 19 through July 31.

No registration required

Chapter Book Read-Aloud - Tuesdays*

School-aged kids (kindergarten and up) and their caregivers are welcome to join us during lunchtime to listen to a librarian read a chapter book aloud. Pack your lunch and your grown-up and come with your listening ears on!

Join us on the following dates: June 12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24 August 7

No registration required.

This program is for ages 12-18. We will use the library's computer lab to explore beginning coding through Scratch and other easy coding programs. You can also make stop motion animation movies.  We will provide the iPads for the movies.  Work in groups or alone.

Registration is required and begins on June 15.  You may register online in person at the childrens' and teens service desk or by calling 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

 Nonfiction at Northland will discuss Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari. Harari follows up his best-selling Sapiens with a look to humanity’s future.

In August we will discuss The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore.

No registration is required.

Thursdays Under the Tree*

Each Thursday we will try our hand at some crafts, science experiments, and other tinkering types of activities. Drop in between 10:00am to 12:00pm for some fun under our very own tree in the Children's Department.

Children of all ages are welcome to be a Maker, Thursday Under the Tree during our Summer Reading Program.

No registration required! 

Revival Chili and Flame BBQ

July 19 will be (BRGR and Pgh Po’Boyz)

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

This week: Dr Who day. We will make a sonic screwdriver, trivia and watch an episode or 2.

Open to all rising  6th to 12th grades.

No registration required..

The Pittsburgh Zoo*

As part of Northland Public Library's Summer Reading Program, The Pittsburgh Zoo will be visiting with some of their animals!   

Please register for one program only.  Because live animals will be present and space is limited, program space is strictly reserved for children in grades First through Fifth.

Children must be able to attend independently. 

Registration is required for this program and begins on June 15th. Please register each child separately and under their own names.  You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

The Pittsburgh Zoo*

As part of Northland Public Library's Summer Reading Program, The Pittsburgh Zoo will be visiting with some of their animals!   

Please register for one program only.  Because live animals will be present and space is limited, program space is strictly reserved for children in grades First through Fifth.

Children must be able to attend independently. 

Registration is required for this program and begins on June 15th. Please register each child separately and under their own names.  You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

SAT Class.  

For questions or to register please contact Chris or James Hessler at Eaton Prep 412-831-2723 or via email chrishessler@eatonprep.com

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Crawlers: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Walkers. 

No registration necessary.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Walkers: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.

No registration is needed.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Lego Club!*

Children going into second through fifth grade are welcome to come join us on Mondays for an hour of engineering and Lego fun!

No registration required!

Join us for Maker Monday. This week we will be sewing.

All materials provided. Open to all rising 6th to rising 12th grades.

No registration required for this program.

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument,  can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of July 9th at 2:00 pm for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday July 9 - July 13 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 2:00-3:00pm. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Registration is required this program and begins on June 15. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

Reading Rocks! And so does Music and Movement!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 am from June 19 through July 31.

No registration required

Chapter Book Read-Aloud - Tuesdays*

School-aged kids (kindergarten and up) and their caregivers are welcome to join us during lunchtime to listen to a librarian read a chapter book aloud. Pack your lunch and your grown-up and come with your listening ears on!

Join us on the following dates: June 12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24 August 7

No registration required.

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument,  can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of July 9th at 2:00 pm for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday July 9 - July 13 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 2:00-3:00pm. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Prior registration was required.

This program is for ages 12-18. We will use the library's computer lab to explore beginning coding through Scratch and other easy coding programs. You can also make stop motion animation movies.  We will provide the iPads for the movies.  Work in groups or alone.

Registration is required and begins on June 15.  You may register online in person at the childrens' and teens service desk or by calling 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

SAT Class.  

For questions or to register please contact Chris or James Hessler at Eaton Prep 412-831-2723 or via email chrishessler@eatonprep.com

Picture Book Picnic 

Bring a blanket, pack your lunch and listen to stories while you eat! Storytime will be held outside on sunny days and in our meeting rooms if it is stormy (or too hot!) out.

No registration required! 

A FANTASTIC WOMAN - A Drama from Chile (107 min)

Marina is a transgendered woman who is in love with Orlando, a man twenty years her senior.  When he suddenly dies, the police question her to see if she is involved.   Her lover’s parents don’t trust her, see her or allow her to go to his funeral. 

However, Marina is no wilting flower.  She puts up a brave face, but internally she is devastated.   She has taken years of abuse, absorbed it and risen above it, because she has had to in order to survive.

The movie is a compassionate film about tolerance, acceptance and understanding. Fantastic is one word for it, another would be outstanding.  This movie won last year’s Foreign Film Academy Award. 

No reservation is required.  Refreshments will be served.

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument,  can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of July 9th at 2:00 pm for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday July 9 - July 13 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 2:00-3:00pm. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Prior registration was required.

Come and join other programming enthusiasts for an evening of coiding - laptops will be available to practice coding skills using platforms like codeacademy and Scratch. Beginners and experts alike are welcome.

Registration is required for these free computer classes and begins on  June 15. Register online, in person at the Computer Center or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 131. Please call the Computer Center if you are registered for a class and are unable to attend.

Jeff the Geode Guy*

As part of Northland Public Library's Summer Reading Program, Jeff "The Geode Guy" Smith will be here to take us on a journey to Mexico and back!  Jeff will share with us how he mines geodes and how he gets them back home.  Jeff will have geodes available for purchase that he will open for you

No registration required for this unique family program

Thursdays Under the Tree*

Each Thursday we will try our hand at some crafts, science experiments, and other tinkering types of activities. Drop in between 10:00am to 12:00pm for some fun under our very own tree in the Children's Department.

Children of all ages are welcome to be a Maker, Thursday Under the Tree during our Summer Reading Program.

No registration required! 

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument,  can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of July 9th at 2:00 pm for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday July 9 - July 13 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 2:00-3:00pm. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Prior registration was required.

Fostering the Future: All about foster care*

Did you know that a child enters foster care every two minutes? Right now, there are over 450,000 children in care across the US, looking for a home.

Join staff members from Every Child, Inc., along with a local foster parent, to learn about how you can support foster children in our community or become a foster parent yourself. They will discuss what foster care is, who is impacted, and give a brief history of child welfare and the system today.

Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on June 1st. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Reading Pawtners*

Read to a therapy dog

Children in grades Kindergarten through Fifth will get 10 minutes to read to a therapy dog.  Bring your own book or use one of ours.

Please call the Children's Service desk at 412-366-8100 ext 123 on the morning of the program to register each reader. Number of open slots will depend on number of available dogs.

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument,  can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of July 9th at 2:00 pm for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday July 9 - July 13 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 2:00-3:00pm. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Prior registration was required.

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. 

No reservation is required. 

After Hours Board Gaming:

Is an ongoing event Second Friday of each monthi in the Adult Non-fiction area of the Library

Grab your favorite gaming buddies and join us for an after-hours gaming night at Northland! We will have a selection of board games you can try out or bring along your favorite to share with others.

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.

No registration required.

Investment club meeting. This is the regular club meeting. Visitors are always welcome.

Inklings: Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Writers and illustrators with an interest in children's literature gather to hone their skills through discussion and constructive critique.

No registration necessary.

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Crawlers: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Walkers. 

No registration necessary.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Walkers: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.

No registration is needed.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Lego Club!*

Children going into second through fifth grade are welcome to come join us on Mondays for an hour of engineering and Lego fun!

No registration required!

Participants will learn about the parts of the Word window and practice formatting and editing text. Participants will also learn how to Cut, Copy, and Paste text, as well as how to Save a Word document. For students with no previous Word experience.

Prerequisite: Must have mouse skills.

Registration is required for these free computer classes and begins on  June 15. Register online, in person at the Computer Center or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 131. Please call the Computer Center if you are registered for a class and are unable to attend.

Participants will go through some basic Excel terminology before learning how to move around the spreadsheet. Participants will then build some simple financial documents to practice on, using simple functions, formulas (such as addition), and constants.

Prerequisite: Must have solid Word experience.

Registration is required for these free computer classes and begins on June 15. Register online, in person at the Computer Center or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 131. Please call the Computer Center if you are registered for a class and are unable to attend.

Join us for Maker Monday. This week we will continue sewing.

All materials provided. Open to all rising 6th to rising 12th grades.

No registration required for this program.

SAT Class.  

For questions or to register please contact Chris or James Hessler at Eaton Prep 412-831-2723 or via email chrishessler@eatonprep.com

EE-SIG is a Eastern European Special Interest Group that talks about genealogy. Questions contact Karen Melis at 412-802-5667.

In the Line of Duty: Disability Compensation for Veterans*

Do you or a loved one have in-service injuries or illnesses, or are you concerned about the future of a loved one currently serving in the military?

Accredited Veterans’ Disability Benefits attorney, Michael Quatrini, will go over disability compensation and benefits available for veterans who were injured while serving their country. About the presenter: Michael Quatrini, Esq., received his B.A. from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 2004, where he majored in Political Science, and his law degree from the Duquesne University School of Law in 2007.

As a member of the Westmoreland County, Allegheny County, and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, he is an active member and speaker for the National Organization of Social Security Representatives and the National Organization of Veterans Advocates.

Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on June 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Reading Rocks! And so does Music and Movement!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 am from June 19 through July 31.

No registration required

Chick-Fil-A Cow

The Chick-Fil-A cow from Chick-Fil-A will be here for a meet and greet and you are all invited!

Under the Tree immediately following Music and Movement

Chapter Book Read-Aloud - Tuesdays*

School-aged kids (kindergarten and up) and their caregivers are welcome to join us during lunchtime to listen to a librarian read a chapter book aloud. Pack your lunch and your grown-up and come with your listening ears on!

Join us on the following dates: June 12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24 August 7

No registration required.

This program is for ages 12-18. We will use the library's computer lab to explore beginning coding through Scratch and other easy coding programs. You can also make stop motion animation movies.  We will provide the iPads for the movies.  Work in groups or alone.

Registration is required and begins on July1st.  You may register online in person at the childrens' and teens service desk or by calling 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

Monthly Staff Meeting

Inkblots: a middle school writing group (grades 6-8)*

We will meet the third Tuesday of every month

A monthly meet-up for young writers!  Each month writers will receive a prompt to write for the following meet-up. This supportive, encouraging group will offer critiques, suggestions, and praise as we share our writing.

No registration required.

Write, Edit, and Publish Family Stories T

aking time to write your genealogical stories is important! An editor and writer since age 10,

Sue Ennis will discuss methods for writing stories to build your family history. This presentation will offer writing aids, tips about editing, current resources, and motivation for creating the narrative, and Sue will review ideas for self-publishing. Feel free to bring a writing sample of your own to share! About the presenter:

Over the past 35 years, Susan Ennis taught English, edited publications, and served as librarian and media specialist in the Seneca Valley School District. She served as an NHG newsletter editor for 15 years and teaches genealogical classes in Butler County. No registration required for this program.

Picture Book Picnic 

Bring a blanket, pack your lunch and listen to stories while you eat! Storytime will be held outside on sunny days and in our meeting rooms if it is stormy (or too hot!) out.

No registration required! 

Massachusetts Boston National Historical Park -

This includes the Old North Church, Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall, Old South Meeting House, Kings Chapel Bunker Hill, Granary, the Shipyard and the Freedom Trail.

Cape Cod National Seashore – Near Provincetown. This is where the Pilgrims first landed, not Plymouth Rock. Plymouth Rock – We’ll visit the place where the Pilgrims finally settled. Home of the oldest continuously operated museum.

Fort Warren - First a training camp, then a prison for confederate soldiers. Springfield Armory - Supplied the US with weapons even before the revolutionary war. It contains the largest collection of small arms in the world.

John F Kennedy National Historic Site – We’ll visit JFK’s birthplace. New Bedford – The largest fishing port in the US. It was once the Whaling capital of the world.

We’ll also visit the Lowell, Minutemen, Salem Maritime, and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites.

So come join us. No reservation is required. Refreshments will be served.

Test your trivia smarts!

Join the Northland Public Library Foundation for an engaging and entertaining evening with Total Quiz trivia on Wednesday, July 18, from 6:30-9pm at Bistro 9101. The casual fundraiser will let you test your smarts, enjoy some food, and laugh with friends and fellow library supporters!

Total Quiz provides friendly fun and excitement for players throughout western Pennsylvania. Questions will cover a wide range of topics, and will include an additional fast-paced mini game, Radio Bingo. Your admission includes a buffet featuring a pasta entrée, green salad and more. Iced tea and lemonade are included; a cash bar will be available.

Tickets are $30. Questions contact Northland Library Foundation at 412-366-8100 ext.104

Family Game Night Come play new and old board games with your whole family! All ages are welcome, but most games are best suited for children ages 5 and up.

Thursdays Under the Tree*

Each Thursday we will try our hand at some crafts, science experiments, and other tinkering types of activities. Drop in between 10:00am to 12:00pm for some fun under our very own tree in the Children's Department.

Children of all ages are welcome to be a Maker, Thursday Under the Tree during our Summer Reading Program.

No registration required! 

Kindergarten Boot Camp*

A little bit nervous about the big step? Join us for stories and activities designed to give you Kinder-confidence!
This program is for preschoolers entering kindergarten in the fall of 2018.

Registration is required for this series and begins on July 1st. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

July 19 26, August 2, 9

BRGR and Pgh Po’Boyz

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

This week will be a Movie Matinee.

Open to all rising  6th to 12th grades.

No registration required..

Mystery Lovers Book Group

This month our Mystery Lovers Group will be watching The Bone Collector, the film based on the Jeffrey Deaver novel of the same name.

For August, the group will read Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers.

If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, join us each month. No registration is required.

Bring your stuffed animal friend to the NPL annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover on Friday July 20 at 9:30am for some special activities.

At 11:00 am, you will say goodbye to your stuffed friend so they can enjoy some time with the Northland Staff and have a very unusual sleepover.

You will then pick up your stuffie on Saturday July 21 between 9:00am and 4:30pm. 

You never know what your little friend will get into at the library over night. They may even have something special made just for you.

This program is open to all Stuffed Animal lovers.

Registration is required and begins on July 1st.. A $2.00 fee to cover supplies will be collected July 20th. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting. Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle. 

No registration is required for this program.

Have you wished for a place to play chess on a regular basis, pick up some tips and techniques along the way, and enjoy the company of others who love the game? Northland Library has the space and time for you! Every third Saturday of each month, join a group of adults who enjoy the strategy and tactics of the game. Whether you’re a novice or advanced player, you’ll find like-minded people who think of chess as a lifelong adventure. 

No registration required.

SAT Class.  

For questions or to register please contact Chris or James Hessler at Eaton Prep 412-831-2723 or via email chrishessler@eatonprep.com

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Crawlers: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Walkers. 

No registration necessary.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Walkers: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.

No registration is needed.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Lego Club!*

Children going into second through fifth grade are welcome to come join us on Mondays for an hour of engineering and Lego fun!

No registration required!

Participants will type some text in Word and then learn how to work with commands such as setting tabs, margins, columns, and spell-check.

Prerequisite: Participation in the Microsoft Word 2016 Basics Part 1 class or similar.

Registration is required for these free computer classes and begins on June 15. Register online, in person at the Computer Center or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 131. Please call the Computer Center if you are registered for a class and are unable to attend. 

Participants will learn how to create lists, sort data, add codes, format numbers, and work with fill series. Participants will also work with various formulas and functions.

Prerequisite: Participation in the Microsoft Excel 2016 Basics Part 1 class or similar.

Registration is required for these free computer classes and begins on June 15. Register online, in person at the Computer Center or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 131. Please call the Computer Center if you are registered for a class and are unable to attend. 

Space, the final frontier!

Luciana Vega wants to be the first girl on Mars. Come learn what it takes to be an astronaut with our special obstacle course, some fun space crafts, and even try some astronaut food as we meet the 2018 American Girl Doll of the year.

Join us under the tree in the Children and Teen Department at 1:00  July 23rd for the festivities.

There will be a raffle to be the first person to check out Luciana for one week (winner must be at least 6 years old and live in one of our five supporting municipalities.)

This program is for children entering First through Fifth Grades. 

Registration is required this program and begins on July 15th. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

SAT Class.  

For questions or to register please contact Chris or James Hessler at Eaton Prep 412-831-2723 or via email chrishessler@eatonprep.com

Join us for Maker Monday. This week we will doing fidget toys

All materials provided. Open to all rising 6th to rising 12th grades.

No registration required for this program.

Ayurveda Cooking with Ann

Ayurveda cooking focuses on balancing what we eat to create a healthier you. Join our favorite Indian cook, Ann Manchella, as she talks about the ideas behind Ayurveda cooking and demonstrates the preparation of a tasty vegetarian dish from South India.

This month, she will make Lemon Rice, a zesty, exotic lemon rice with tangy and spicy flavors. It goes well with any side dish and is often served with potatoes or vegetables.

Watch her preparation and taste a generous sample. Copies of the recipe will be available for you to take home and try for yourself.

Registration is required for this adult program and begins on June 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Reading Rocks! And so does Music and Movement!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 am from June 19 through July 31.

No registration required

Chapter Book Read-Aloud - Tuesdays*

School-aged kids (kindergarten and up) and their caregivers are welcome to join us during lunchtime to listen to a librarian read a chapter book aloud. Pack your lunch and your grown-up and come with your listening ears on!

Join us on the following dates: June 12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24 August 7

No registration required.

Lift off to your mission as a Space Scientist! Perform experiments in Astronomy, Meteorology, Materials Science and more. Map the stars in real life and Virtual Reality. Discover how Science can support astronauts working in Space and all of us here on Earth. Students will enjoy this free hands-on experience, create cool take home projects, learn how a future STEM career in Space Science can relate to their lives today and become eligible for free admission to Carnegie Science Center.

Children enter 2nd or 3rd grade are invited to join us July 24, 25, 26 and 27 from 1:00pm to 2:00 pm

Registration begins July 1st. You can save your spot be registering online. Your spot is only guaranteed when you come in to the Children and Teen Service Desk to fill out the paperwork before July 16th.

Science in the Summer is sponsored by Glaxo Smith Kline, The Franklin Institute, and the Carnegie Science Center.

Lift off to your mission as a Space Scientist! Perform experiments in Astronomy, Meteorology, Materials Science and more. Map the stars in real life and Virtual Reality. Discover how Science can support astronauts working in Space and all of us here on Earth. Students will enjoy this free hands-on experience, create cool take home projects, learn how a future STEM career in Space Science can relate to their lives today and become eligible for free admission to Carnegie Science Center.

Children enter 4th, 5th or 6thgrade are invited to join us July 24, 25, 26 and 27 from 2:30pm to 3:30 pm

Registration begins July 1st. You can save your spot be registering online. Your spot is only guaranteed when you come in to the Children and Teen Service Desk to fill out the paperwork before July 16th.

Science in the Summer is sponsored by Glaxo Smith Kline, The Franklin Institute, and the Carnegie Science Center.

This program is for ages 12-18. We will use the library's computer lab to explore beginning coding through Scratch and other easy coding programs. You can also make stop motion animation movies.  We will provide the iPads for the movies.  Work in groups or alone.

Registration is required and begins on July1st.  You may register online in person at the childrens' and teens service desk or by calling 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-877-381-3765

Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting.

Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle. 

No registration is required for this program.

Picture Book Picnic 

Bring a blanket, pack your lunch and listen to stories while you eat! Storytime will be held outside on sunny days and in our meeting rooms if it is stormy (or too hot!) out.

No registration required! 

Lift off to your mission as a Space Scientist! Perform experiments in Astronomy, Meteorology, Materials Science and more. Map the stars in real life and Virtual Reality. Discover how Science can support astronauts working in Space and all of us here on Earth. Students will enjoy this free hands-on experience, create cool take home projects, learn how a future STEM career in Space Science can relate to their lives today and become eligible for free admission to Carnegie Science Center.

Children enter 2nd or 3rd grade are invited to join us July 24, 25, 26 and 27 from 1:00pm to 2:00 pm

Prior registration required.  Questions contact the Childrens and Teen Service Desk at 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

Science in the Summer is sponsored by Glaxo Smith Kline, The Franklin Institute, and the Carnegie Science Center.

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. 

No reservation is required. 

Lift off to your mission as a Space Scientist! Perform experiments in Astronomy, Meteorology, Materials Science and more. Map the stars in real life and Virtual Reality. Discover how Science can support astronauts working in Space and all of us here on Earth. Students will enjoy this free hands-on experience, create cool take home projects, learn how a future STEM career in Space Science can relate to their lives today and become eligible for free admission to Carnegie Science Center.

Children enter 4th, 5th or 6thgrade are invited to join us July 24, 25, 26 and 27 from 2:30pm to 3:30 pm

Prior registration required.  Questions contact the Childrens and Teen Service Desk at 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

Science in the Summer is sponsored by Glaxo Smith Kline, The Franklin Institute, and the Carnegie Science Center.

Dinosaur Night at Ross Community Center*

Dino-fans! Come meet a Spinosaurus from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. This dinosaur encounter is for summer reading participants in preschool through elementary school, with a parent or caregiver.

Please note: Spinosaurus is too big to fit in the library!

This program will take place at the Ross Community Center, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

Registration is required for this program and begins on July 1st. You must register each family member individually. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

Thursdays Under the Tree*

Each Thursday we will try our hand at some crafts, science experiments, and other tinkering types of activities. Drop in between 10:00am to 12:00pm for some fun under our very own tree in the Children's Department.

Children of all ages are welcome to be a Maker, Thursday Under the Tree during our Summer Reading Program.

No registration required! 

Kindergarten Boot Camp*

A little bit nervous about the big step? Join us for stories and activities designed to give you Kinder-confidence!
This program is for preschoolers entering kindergarten in the fall of 2018.

Prior registration was required.  Question please contact the children and teen service desk at 412-366-8100 ext.123

July 19, 26, August 2, 9

Lift off to your mission as a Space Scientist! Perform experiments in Astronomy, Meteorology, Materials Science and more. Map the stars in real life and Virtual Reality. Discover how Science can support astronauts working in Space and all of us here on Earth. Students will enjoy this free hands-on experience, create cool take home projects, learn how a future STEM career in Space Science can relate to their lives today and become eligible for free admission to Carnegie Science Center.

Children enter 2nd or 3rd grade are invited to join us July 24, 25, 26 and 27 from 1:00pm to 2:00 pm

Prior registration required.  Questions contact the Childrens and Teen Service Desk at 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

Science in the Summer is sponsored by Glaxo Smith Kline, The Franklin Institute, and the Carnegie Science Center.

Lift off to your mission as a Space Scientist! Perform experiments in Astronomy, Meteorology, Materials Science and more. Map the stars in real life and Virtual Reality. Discover how Science can support astronauts working in Space and all of us here on Earth. Students will enjoy this free hands-on experience, create cool take home projects, learn how a future STEM career in Space Science can relate to their lives today and become eligible for free admission to Carnegie Science Center.

Children enter 4th, 5th or 6thgrade are invited to join us July 24, 25, 26 and 27 from 2:30pm to 3:30 pm

Prior registration required.  Questions contact the Childrens and Teen Service Desk at 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

Science in the Summer is sponsored by Glaxo Smith Kline, The Franklin Institute, and the Carnegie Science Center.

This week will be a final Teen Thursday cooking.

Open to all rising  6th to 12th grades.

No registration required..

Social Media 101: what parents need to know*

Monitoring children’s behavior and interactions on the Internet is critical in today’s world. Children are being targeted by online predators and Cyberbullying at an alarming rate.

Join Philip Little, education and outreach specialist for the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, as he gives a foundational education on the social media sites children use and how to keep them safe while using them.

Parents will learn how to navigate various social media platforms as well as how to enable the security features on these "apps".

Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on June 1st. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Reading Pawtners*

Read to a therapy dog

Children in grades Kindergarten through Fifth will get 10 minutes to read to a therapy dog.  Bring your own book or use one of ours.

Please call the Children's Service desk at 412-366-8100 ext 123 on the morning of the program to register each reader. Number of open slots will depend on number of available dogs.

La Leche League’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. The group will meet on the fourth Friday of each month.

Questions please contact lalechekim@gmail.com

Lift off to your mission as a Space Scientist! Perform experiments in Astronomy, Meteorology, Materials Science and more. Map the stars in real life and Virtual Reality. Discover how Science can support astronauts working in Space and all of us here on Earth. Students will enjoy this free hands-on experience, create cool take home projects, learn how a future STEM career in Space Science can relate to their lives today and become eligible for free admission to Carnegie Science Center.

Children enter 2nd or 3rd grade are invited to join us July 24, 25, 26 and 27 from 1:00pm to 2:00 pm

Prior registration required.  Questions contact the Childrens and Teen Service Desk at 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

Science in the Summer is sponsored by Glaxo Smith Kline, The Franklin Institute, and the Carnegie Science Center.

When Love is the Last Memory: Mary Hogan author visit*

Join us for an intimate discussion with author Mary Hogan, whose new novel, Left: A Love Story, was inspired by her real-life marriage to a man with early Alzheimer’s.

With humor and insight, Mary will discuss the book as well as her experiences spotting early signs of trouble, the perils of undiagnosed dementias, creative caretaking, nursing home vs. home care, and living, loving and coping when a loved one leaves you little by little.

About the author: Mary Hogan is the author of ten novels, including the bestselling Two Sisters and the historical fiction, The Woman in the Photo.

Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on June 15th.  You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Lift off to your mission as a Space Scientist! Perform experiments in Astronomy, Meteorology, Materials Science and more. Map the stars in real life and Virtual Reality. Discover how Science can support astronauts working in Space and all of us here on Earth. Students will enjoy this free hands-on experience, create cool take home projects, learn how a future STEM career in Space Science can relate to their lives today and become eligible for free admission to Carnegie Science Center.

Children enter 4th, 5th or 6thgrade are invited to join us July 24, 25, 26 and 27 from 2:30pm to 3:30 pm

Prior registration required.  Questions contact the Childrens and Teen Service Desk at 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

Science in the Summer is sponsored by Glaxo Smith Kline, The Franklin Institute, and the Carnegie Science Center.

If you are someone who enjoys reading and discussing books of historical significance that have influenced and shaped the economic, political, and cultural development of the United States, then you should join this discussion group! Meetings take place on the fourth Saturday of each month in the Board Room

No registration required.

SAT Class.  

For questions or to register please contact Chris or James Hessler at Eaton Prep 412-831-2723 or via email chrishessler@eatonprep.com

Three Rivers Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America meeting. New members welcome.

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Crawlers: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Walkers. 

No registration necessary.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Walkers: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.

No registration is needed.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Lego Club!*

Children going into second through fifth grade are welcome to come join us on Mondays for an hour of engineering and Lego fun!

No registration required!

Join us for Maker Monday. This week we will celebrate Harry Potter's birthday a day early.

All materials provided. Open to all rising 6th to rising 12th grades.

No registration required for this program.

SAT Class.  

For questions or to register please contact Chris or James Hessler at Eaton Prep 412-831-2723 or via email chrishessler@eatonprep.com

Reading Rocks! And so does Music and Movement!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 am from June 19 through July 31.

No registration required

Registration is required and begins on July1st.  You may register online in person at the childrens' and teens service desk or by calling 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

Harry Potter Trivia*

Did you grow up loving Harry Potter and still reread the series from time to time? Do you know just as much about the books as your kids?

Come show off your knowledge at our adults only Harry Potter trivia night!

Sign up to play on your own or with a partner. We'll have prizes for first place, runner up, and best costume! Drinks and treats will be provided.

Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on June 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Picture Book Picnic 

Bring a blanket, pack your lunch and listen to stories while you eat! Storytime will be held outside on sunny days and in our meeting rooms if it is stormy (or too hot!) out.

No registration required! 

Princess Party*

Stories, sing-along, dancing and snow magic with the Snow Queen and Snow Princess from Magic Wand Princess Parties. For children 3 years through six years of age. Registration is required for this free program. Registration begins July 15th.Princess 

Registration is required for this program and begins on July 15th You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

Hamiltunes!

Calling all tween and teen Hamilfans! It's time to don your gowns or doublets and celebrate all things Hamilton the musical! Come dressed as your favorite revolutionary (or loyalist) and join us for trivia, sing-alongs, a costume contest, and more Revolutionary-era fun and games.

Registration is required for this programand begins on July 15th. You can register online, in person at the Children and Teen Desk, or by calling 412-366-8100x123. 

If you register for this program and are unable to attend, please call the Children and Teen department to let us know.

Thursdays Under the Tree*

Each Thursday we will try our hand at some crafts, science experiments, and other tinkering types of activities. Drop in between 10:00am to 12:00pm for some fun under our very own tree in the Children's Department.

Children of all ages are welcome to be a Maker, Thursday Under the Tree during our Summer Reading Program.

No registration required! 

Kindergarten Boot Camp*

A little bit nervous about the big step? Join us for stories and activities designed to give you Kinder-confidence!
This program is for preschoolers entering kindergarten in the fall of 2018.

Prior registration was required.  Question please contact the children and teen service desk at 412-366-8100 ext.123

July 19, 26, August 2, 9

Bulldawgs and Wood Fired Flatbreads

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

Fifth Annual Mother Goose Olympics!*

Please drop in for the Fifth Annual Mother Goose Olympics on Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 6:30-7:30pm.

his program is for all ages and there is no registration.

Rain date will be Friday, August 3rd from 6:30-7:30pm.

Protecting Your Peepers: Tips for Preventing Eyestrain*

Join Veronica Trybalski and Dr. Jill Wezorek of Pearle Vision as they talk about the common causes of eyestrain.

They will discuss technology and its effect on your eyes, go over the 20-20-20 Rule, and offer some quick prevention tips.

Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on July 1st. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Gardening meeting on hosta, daffodil or general gardening meeting often with a guest speaker.  

Questions contact C. Alicia Perez pitvp@aol.com

SAT Class.  

For questions or to register please contact Chris or James Hessler at Eaton Prep 412-831-2723 or via email chrishessler@eatonprep.com

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Crawlers: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Walkers. 

No registration necessary.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument,  can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of August 6 at 10:00 am for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday August 6 - August 10 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 10:00-11:00am. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Registration is required this program and begins on July 15. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

Mother Goose Rhyme Time*

Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones

Walkers: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room

A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way.  Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.

No registration is needed.

The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6

Social Media 101: what parents need to know*

Monitoring children’s behavior and interactions on the Internet is critical in today’s world. Children are being targeted by online predators and Cyberbullying at an alarming rate.

Join Philip Little, education and outreach specialist for the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, as he gives a foundational education on the social media sites children use and how to keep them safe while using them.

Parents will learn how to navigate various social media platforms as well as how to enable the security features on these "apps".

Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on June 1st. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument,  can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of August 6 at 10:00 am for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday August 6 - August 10 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 10:00-11:00am. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Prior registration was required.

This month's selection is The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore

If you enjoy reading please come join us each month.

No registration is required.

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument,  can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of August 6 at 10:00 am for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday August 6 - August 10 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 10:00-11:00am. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Prior registration was required.

LOVELESS - A Drama from Russia (128 min)

12-year-old Alyosha’s parents are going through a vicious divorce; each has another lover on the side.  Neither wants custody of Alyosha. He is just collateral damage. One day he disappears.

As “Loveless” probes the deepening mystery, it also invites us to speculate about how the promise of this young family turned, so quickly, to rot. Zhenya, as we see, is constantly absorbed by her cellphone, where she scrolls through social-media posts. Boris is distracted by the demands of his pregnant girlfriend.  Alyosha, it seems, is someone else’s problem. 

This movie may be the feel-bad movie of the year, but is profoundly affecting in its ugly truths. Nominated for an Academy Award last year. Join us.  

No reservation is required.  Refreshments will be served.

Princess Party*

Stories, sing-along, dancing and snow magic with the Snow Queen and Snow Princess from Magic Wand Princess Parties. For children 3 years through six years of age. Registration is required for this free program. Registration begins July 15th.

Registration is required for this program and begins on July 15th. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument,  can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of August 6 at 10:00 am for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday August 6 - August 10 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 10:00-11:00am. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Prior registration was required.

Kindergarten Boot Camp*

A little bit nervous about the big step? Join us for stories and activities designed to give you Kinder-confidence!
This program is for preschoolers entering kindergarten in the fall of 2018.

Prior registration was required.  Question please contact the children and teen service desk at 412-366-8100 ext.123

July 19, 26, August 2, 9

Do you love music? Are you going into third, fourth, or fifth grade? Would you like to learn how to play a cool instrument? If you answered yes to all three questions, then join us for our first ever Ukulele club. You don't need your own instrument,  can borrow one of ours  Learn how to care for the instrument, strums, and simple Ukulele chords to play various songs. Join Miss Kim the week of August 6 at 10:00 am for an hour of musical fun. You will get to check out one of our Ukuleles to take home to practice what you learn each day. 

Ukulele club meets Monday - Friday August 6 - August 10 in the meeting rooms on the lower level from 10:00-11:00am. Space and instruments are limited. Registration and library card is required. This program will be repeated in July and August. The content will be the same for all three sessions. Those who sign up for one program will not be accepted for the other programs.

Prior registration was required.

This month's selection will be: Glass Houses by Louise Penny

Bring a brown bag lunch, and we'll provide the beverages. If you like reading and sharing your opinions and comments on books with others in an informal setting, you’ll enjoy our monthly book discussion group where we always have some lively conversations.

No registration required.

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. 

No reservation is required. 

After Hours Board Gaming:

Is an ongoing event Second Friday of each monthi in the Adult Non-fiction area of the Library

Grab your favorite gaming buddies and join us for an after-hours gaming night at Northland! We will have a selection of board games you can try out or bring along your favorite to share with others.

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.

No registration required.

Investment club meeting. This is the regular club meeting. Visitors are always welcome.

Inklings: Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Writers and illustrators with an interest in children's literature gather to hone their skills through discussion and constructive critique.

No registration necessary.

Please join us at Northland Library for a special event to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. The Library isn’t open on Sundays in the summer, but that won’t matter because the fun will all be outside the building!

We will have family-friendly activities, food trucks and performances by cartoonist and storyteller, Joe Wos and we will rock out with the band Meeting of Important People. This is a family friendly event and all usual library rules apply except for the noise! Come out and celebrate our 50 years of service to our community!

Registration is required. You can register online, at either the adult services desk or children's services desk or by calling 412-366-8100 ext 113 or ext 123. Those who register for this event will be automatically entered into a door prize drawing.

Monthly Staff Meeting

A reading and discussion. Are you interested in the various mysteries of the mind, the fields of alternative and holistic healing, theories about the connections of mind/body/spirit and your health or intriguing archeological findings that don’t fit existing historical research? If you are enticed by such areas of inquiry and are interested in “alternative” ways, rather than conventional ways, of looking at the world, you may be interested in joining our newest book discussion group. The facilitator will be Richard Kajuth, former educational consultant and lifelong student of esoteric inquiry and Eastern philosophy.

No registration is required.

Argentina/Andes

This month we travel Argentina’s version or Route 66 --- Ruta 40. It is one of the world’s longest highways and one of the wildest.

Along the way, we’ll visit Argentina’s oldest town to see the Seven Colored Hills as well as the ruins of Pucara.

We’ll see many spectacular natural wonders at Salta, Telempaya, Ischigaulasto and Leoncito, which include dinosaurs, salt flats and strange stone balls.

To top things off we’ll visit a winery in Mendoza and see the southern hemisphere’s tallest mountain. So come join us. 

No reservation required.  Refreshments will be served.

Bado’s Pizza and Jim's Smokin' Que

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

Come Write In*

Working on a novel or just enjoy writing for fun? Want to spend a couple of hours focusing your craft and working alongside fellow writers? Come write in with us every third Thursday at Northland! This month, we'll work together on some word sprints and writing prompts to get our creativity kick started for the new year!

No registration is required. Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring your own laptop or writing pad.

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If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, join us each month.

No registration is required.

Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting. Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle. 

No registration is required for this program.

Have you wished for a place to play chess on a regular basis, pick up some tips and techniques along the way, and enjoy the company of others who love the game? Northland Library has the space and time for you! Every third Saturday of each month, join a group of adults who enjoy the strategy and tactics of the game. Whether you’re a novice or advanced player, you’ll find like-minded people who think of chess as a lifelong adventure. 

No registration required.

EE-SIG is a Eastern European Special Interest Group that talks about genealogy. Questions contact Karen Melis at 412-802-5667.

This month, learn to navigate our local history site and the HeritageQuest Online database.

No registration is necessary for this drop in program.

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Inkblots: a middle school writing group (grades 6-8)*

We will meet the third Tuesday of every month

A monthly meet-up for young writers!  Each month writers will receive a prompt to write for the following meet-up. This supportive, encouraging group will offer critiques, suggestions, and praise as we share our writing.

No registration required.

No registration required for this program.

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. 

No reservation is required. 

La Leche League’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. The group will meet on the fourth Friday of each month.

Questions please contact lalechekim@gmail.com

Chic on the Street: Northland’s Mobile Fashion Event

We’re rolling out the red carpet for our fashion-conscious library patrons! Visit Northland Public Library Saturday, August 19 from noon until 6pm and shop at several fashion trucks (think “food truck” but with clamdiggers instead of clams).

Magnolia on Main, the Vintage Valet Mobile Boutique and the Style Truck will be in the back of our upper parking lots to throw open their trunks. Magnolia on Main provides clothing and accessories to fit the total lifestyle of each customer, whether the need is for a stylish blouse or a cute knit pant to wear after yoga or the gym. Offering convenience, contemporary styles and personal service, Magnolia on Main combines Main Street-style shopping with fashion know-how.

Bow by Kat is a boutique on wheels, bringing fun and affordable women's clothing, jewelry, accessories and gift items in a unique shopping experience inside a truck. Style Truck is a boutique on wheels, similar to a food truck, but stocked with clothing and accessories for women. Featuring many American-made items as well as jewelry from local artists, it is perfect for the woman on the go with styles for all ages.

Style Truck, affectionately known as Cookie, is fashioned with a fitting room, shelving and racks inside.

Jeneration X Beauty featuring makeup by Younique is all about having fun and discovering what Younique products can do to enhance, uplift and enlighten!

A portion of the proceeds benefits the Northland Public Library Foundation, whose mission is to build financial support through community fundraising to enhance the programs and growth of the library.

If you are someone who enjoys reading and discussing books of historical significance that have influenced and shaped the economic, political, and cultural development of the United States, then you should join this discussion group! Meetings take place on the fourth Saturday of each month in the Board Room

No registration required.

Three Rivers Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America meeting. New members welcome.

Registration is required for this adult program and begins on July 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-877-381-3765

Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting.

Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle. 

No registration is required for this program.

Gardening meeting on hosta, daffodil or general gardening meeting often with a guest speaker.  

Questions contact C. Alicia Perez pitvp@aol.com

This month's selection is No One Cares About Crazy People: The Chaos and Heartbreak of Mental Health in America by Ron Powers

If you enjoy reading please come join us each month.

No registration is required.

Mission Mahi and Bulldawgs

September 13 will be (Doce Taqueria and Flame BBQ)

September 20 wii be (Pgh Po’Boy and BRGR)

September 27 wii be (Pittsburgh Pierogi and Nakama)

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

Homeschool Meetup - Savvy Cinderella...an amazing storytelling experience!

The Savvy Cinderella Storytellers invite girls in 2nd thru 5th grade to experience an amazing storytelling adventure at the library. The heroes in popular fairy tales kill dragons, rescue princesses and outwit giants. As for the heroines… they wait patiently for a prince, get eaten by wolves, have wicked stepmothers and fall asleep.  They are beautiful, sweet and helpless. Led by a master storyteller, students will meet fairy tale heroines who are brave, clever, caring and resilient.  Students will have fun performing tales with their classmates and earn a fairy wand.

 “I was thoroughly impressed!  I liked how each story led into great lessons about bullying, self-image, bravery, etc.  The girls seemed completely engaged and really enjoyed themselves.”  Director, Carnegie Library of McKeesport

 “Being a Savvy Cinderella has given my daughter confidence and fostered a love of literature. “  Parent

Registration is required for this program and begins on August 1st. You must register each child under their own name. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

Investment club meeting. This is the regular club meeting. Visitors are always welcome.

Inklings: Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Writers and illustrators with an interest in children's literature gather to hone their skills through discussion and constructive critique.

No registration necessary.

Monthly Staff Meeting

A reading and discussion. Are you interested in the various mysteries of the mind, the fields of alternative and holistic healing, theories about the connections of mind/body/spirit and your health or intriguing archeological findings that don’t fit existing historical research? If you are enticed by such areas of inquiry and are interested in “alternative” ways, rather than conventional ways, of looking at the world, you may be interested in joining our newest book discussion group. The facilitator will be Richard Kajuth, former educational consultant and lifelong student of esoteric inquiry and Eastern philosophy.

No registration is required.

MASAAN - A Drama/Romance from India (109 min)

The movie contains two parallel stories. 

The first story is about a young girl caught in a sexual act and labeled a social outcast. How she and her father deal with the situation of corrupt cops and social stigma constitutes one-half of the soul of the film. 

The second story concerns a young man who falls in love with a girl that is of a higher cast. Both stories depict the nervous passion of first love and/or attraction with great effect. When tragedy comes to each of the lovers lives, it is showed with a great degree of deftness. 

Lastly, after love and tragedy have occurred comes redemption.  As both characters learn from their experience, they find romance again, but with a twist.  This film has won 11 awards, including two at Cannes.

It is beautifully shot, acted, and written.

Join us. No reservation is required.  Refreshments will be served.

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

Doce Taqueria and Flame BBQ

September 20 wii be (Pgh Po’Boy and BRGR)

September 27 wii be (Pittsburgh Pierogi and Nakama)

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

This month's selection will be: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

Bring a brown bag lunch, and we'll provide the beverages. If you like reading and sharing your opinions and comments on books with others in an informal setting, you’ll enjoy our monthly book discussion group where we always have some lively conversations.

No registration required.

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. 

No reservation is required. 

After Hours Board Gaming:

Is an ongoing event Second Friday of each monthi in the Adult Non-fiction area of the Library

Grab your favorite gaming buddies and join us for an after-hours gaming night at Northland! We will have a selection of board games you can try out or bring along your favorite to share with others.

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.

No registration required.

Have you wished for a place to play chess on a regular basis, pick up some tips and techniques along the way, and enjoy the company of others who love the game? Northland Library has the space and time for you! Every third Saturday of each month, join a group of adults who enjoy the strategy and tactics of the game. Whether you’re a novice or advanced player, you’ll find like-minded people who think of chess as a lifelong adventure. 

No registration required.

Learn all about Rock Gardens from how to build one to how to take of them.

Tech Talk*

Want to learn about trending or useful technology and digital resources? Join our panel of librarians as they talk about the tech they think you should know! Listen to their suggestions or tips or come with questions of your own.

Registration is required for this program and begins on August 1st. You may register online, in person at the Adult Reference Desk or by calling 412-366-8100 ext. 113.

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Bells Across America*

Join The Kushkushkee Trail Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in celebrating Constitution day.

We'll be outside ringing bells and enjoying a flintlock rifle demonstration by the Wildwood Longrifles- 18th century militia reenactors.

Winners of the Constitution Week poster contest will be given their awards, and all poster contest entries will be on display.

All ages welcome!

EE-SIG is a Eastern European Special Interest Group that talks about genealogy. Questions contact Karen Melis at 412-802-5667.

Inkblots: a middle school writing group (grades 6-8)*

We will meet the third Tuesday of every month

A monthly meet-up for young writers!  Each month writers will receive a prompt to write for the following meet-up. This supportive, encouraging group will offer critiques, suggestions, and praise as we share our writing.

No registration required.

No registration required for this program.

Traveling the Rhine

This month we’ll take an aerial tour by helicopter down Germany’s Rhine River.

We’ll visit the home of Hansel and Gretel - in the Black Forest.

In Ludwigsburg we’ll see a palace known as the “Versailles of Swabia” along with its Fairy –tale garden.

We’ll aslo visit the Fairy –tale castle of Etzel. As we travel down the Rhine we’ll see many castles and visit many cities such as Stutgartt. Heidelberg, Bonn, Cologne.

So come join us. No reservation required.  Refreshments will be served.

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

Pgh Po’Boy and BRGR

September 27 wii be (Pittsburgh Pierogi and Nakama)

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

Come Write In*

Working on a novel or just enjoy writing for fun? Want to spend a couple of hours focusing your craft and working alongside fellow writers? Come write in with us every third Thursday at Northland! This month, we'll work together on some word sprints and writing prompts to get our creativity kick started for the new year!

No registration is required. Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring your own laptop or writing pad.

. 

If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, join us each month.

No registration is required.

Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting. Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle. 

No registration is required for this program.

If you are someone who enjoys reading and discussing books of historical significance that have influenced and shaped the economic, political, and cultural development of the United States, then you should join this discussion group! Meetings take place on the fourth Saturday of each month in the Board Room

No registration required.

Three Rivers Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America meeting. New members welcome.

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

Pittsburgh Pierogi and Nakama

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

Shields & Boris will hold this free informational estate planning seminar.

Questions or reservations contact Tara DeHarpart at 1-866-523-1625

No registration required.

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

Mission Mahi and Pgh PoBoy

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

Homeschool Meetup - Savvy Cinderella...an amazing storytelling experience!

The Savvy Cinderella Storytellers invite girls in 2nd thru 5th grade to experience an amazing storytelling adventure at the library. The heroes in popular fairy tales kill dragons, rescue princesses and outwit giants. As for the heroines… they wait patiently for a prince, get eaten by wolves, have wicked stepmothers and fall asleep.  They are beautiful, sweet and helpless. Led by a master storyteller, students will meet fairy tale heroines who are brave, clever, caring and resilient.  Students will have fun performing tales with their classmates and earn a fairy wand.

 “I was thoroughly impressed!  I liked how each story led into great lessons about bullying, self-image, bravery, etc.  The girls seemed completely engaged and really enjoyed themselves.”  Director, Carnegie Library of McKeesport

 “Being a Savvy Cinderella has given my daughter confidence and fostered a love of literature. “  Parent

Registration is required for this program and begins on September 1st. You must register each child under their own name. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

Gardening meeting on hosta, daffodil or general gardening meeting often with a guest speaker.  

Questions contact C. Alicia Perez pitvp@aol.com

Monthly Staff Meeting

A reading and discussion. Are you interested in the various mysteries of the mind, the fields of alternative and holistic healing, theories about the connections of mind/body/spirit and your health or intriguing archeological findings that don’t fit existing historical research? If you are enticed by such areas of inquiry and are interested in “alternative” ways, rather than conventional ways, of looking at the world, you may be interested in joining our newest book discussion group. The facilitator will be Richard Kajuth, former educational consultant and lifelong student of esoteric inquiry and Eastern philosophy.

No registration is required.

No reservation is required.  Refreshments will be served.

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

This month's selection will be: Uncommon Type: Some Stories by Tom Hanks

Bring a brown bag lunch, and we'll provide the beverages. If you like reading and sharing your opinions and comments on books with others in an informal setting, you’ll enjoy our monthly book discussion group where we always have some lively conversations.

No registration required.

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. 

No reservation is required. 

After Hours Board Gaming:

Is an ongoing event Second Friday of each monthi in the Adult Non-fiction area of the Library

Grab your favorite gaming buddies and join us for an after-hours gaming night at Northland! We will have a selection of board games you can try out or bring along your favorite to share with others.

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.

No registration required.

Investment club meeting. This is the regular club meeting. Visitors are always welcome.

Inklings: Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Writers and illustrators with an interest in children's literature gather to hone their skills through discussion and constructive critique.

No registration necessary.

EE-SIG is a Eastern European Special Interest Group that talks about genealogy. Questions contact Karen Melis at 412-802-5667.

This month, learn to navigate our local history site and the HeritageQuest Online database.

No registration is necessary for this drop in program.

. 

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802

Inkblots: a middle school writing group (grades 6-8)*

We will meet the third Tuesday of every month

A monthly meet-up for young writers!  Each month writers will receive a prompt to write for the following meet-up. This supportive, encouraging group will offer critiques, suggestions, and praise as we share our writing.

No registration required.

No registration required for this program.

 So come join us. No reservation required.  Refreshments will be served.

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802

Nakama and Jim's Smokin' Que

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

Come Write In*

Working on a novel or just enjoy writing for fun? Want to spend a couple of hours focusing your craft and working alongside fellow writers? Come write in with us every third Thursday at Northland! This month, we'll work together on some word sprints and writing prompts to get our creativity kick started for the new year!

No registration is required. Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring your own laptop or writing pad.

. 

If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, join us each month.

No registration is required.

Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting. Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle. 

No registration is required for this program.

Have you wished for a place to play chess on a regular basis, pick up some tips and techniques along the way, and enjoy the company of others who love the game? Northland Library has the space and time for you! Every third Saturday of each month, join a group of adults who enjoy the strategy and tactics of the game. Whether you’re a novice or advanced player, you’ll find like-minded people who think of chess as a lifelong adventure. 

No registration required.

Registration is required for this adult program and begins on September 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802

Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting.

Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle. 

No registration is required for this program.

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. 

No reservation is required. 

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802

La Leche League’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. The group will meet on the fourth Friday of each month.

Questions please contact lalechekim@gmail.com

If you are someone who enjoys reading and discussing books of historical significance that have influenced and shaped the economic, political, and cultural development of the United States, then you should join this discussion group! Meetings take place on the fourth Saturday of each month in the Board Room

No registration required.

Three Rivers Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America meeting. New members welcome.

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802

This is an hour long session about considerations and tips for planning your social security strategy. 

For reservations please contact Leonard Advisory Group at 412-998-7526. 

Shields & Boris will hold this free informational estate planning seminar.

Questions or reservations contact Tara DeHarpart at 1-866-523-1625

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

BRGR and Bado’s Pizza

November 15 wii be (Flame BBQ and Bulldawgs)

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802

This is an hour long session about considerations and tips for planning your social security strategy. 

For reservations please contact Leonard Advisory Group at 412-998-7526. 

No registration required.

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802

This month's selection will be: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Bring a brown bag lunch, and we'll provide the beverages. If you like reading and sharing your opinions and comments on books with others in an informal setting, you’ll enjoy our monthly book discussion group where we always have some lively conversations.

No registration required.

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. 

No reservation is required. 

After Hours Board Gaming:

Is an ongoing event Second Friday of each monthi in the Adult Non-fiction area of the Library

Grab your favorite gaming buddies and join us for an after-hours gaming night at Northland! We will have a selection of board games you can try out or bring along your favorite to share with others.

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.

No registration required.

Investment club meeting. This is the regular club meeting. Visitors are always welcome.

Inklings: Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Writers and illustrators with an interest in children's literature gather to hone their skills through discussion and constructive critique.

No registration necessary.

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802

Monthly Staff Meeting

A reading and discussion. Are you interested in the various mysteries of the mind, the fields of alternative and holistic healing, theories about the connections of mind/body/spirit and your health or intriguing archeological findings that don’t fit existing historical research? If you are enticed by such areas of inquiry and are interested in “alternative” ways, rather than conventional ways, of looking at the world, you may be interested in joining our newest book discussion group. The facilitator will be Richard Kajuth, former educational consultant and lifelong student of esoteric inquiry and Eastern philosophy.

No registration is required.

No reservation is required.  Refreshments will be served.

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

Flame BBQ and Bulldawgs

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

Come Write In*

Working on a novel or just enjoy writing for fun? Want to spend a couple of hours focusing your craft and working alongside fellow writers? Come write in with us every third Thursday at Northland! This month, we'll work together on some word sprints and writing prompts to get our creativity kick started for the new year!

No registration is required. Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring your own laptop or writing pad.

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If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, join us each month.

No registration is required.

Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting. Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle. 

No registration is required for this program.

Genealogy Lock-in*

Back again by popular demand! Northland Library and the North Hills Genealogists are teaming up for another After Hours Genealogy Lock-In on Friday, April 27 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm.  This evening of hands-on research requires general computer skills as you will search for your ancestors using online databases, including Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest Online, and more. Research volunteers will be on hand to help. 
Participants should bring a flash drive to save copies of documents and information you may find.

Advance registration is required due to limited space and begins on October 15th. You may sign up online on the library website or by calling the adult services reference desk at 412-366-8100, extension 113. 

Have you wished for a place to play chess on a regular basis, pick up some tips and techniques along the way, and enjoy the company of others who love the game? Northland Library has the space and time for you! Every third Saturday of each month, join a group of adults who enjoy the strategy and tactics of the game. Whether you’re a novice or advanced player, you’ll find like-minded people who think of chess as a lifelong adventure. 

No registration required.

Business Meeting

Learn all about Rock Gardens from how to build one to how to take of them.

EE-SIG is a Eastern European Special Interest Group that talks about genealogy. Questions contact Karen Melis at 412-802-5667.

This month, learn to navigate our local history site and the HeritageQuest Online database.

No registration is necessary for this drop in program.

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Inkblots: a middle school writing group (grades 6-8)*

We will meet the third Tuesday of every month

A monthly meet-up for young writers!  Each month writers will receive a prompt to write for the following meet-up. This supportive, encouraging group will offer critiques, suggestions, and praise as we share our writing.

No registration required.

No registration required for this program.

 So come join us. No reservation required.  Refreshments will be served.

La Leche League’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. The group will meet on the fourth Friday of each month.

Questions please contact lalechekim@gmail.com

If you are someone who enjoys reading and discussing books of historical significance that have influenced and shaped the economic, political, and cultural development of the United States, then you should join this discussion group! Meetings take place on the fourth Saturday of each month in the Board Room

No registration required.

Three Rivers Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America meeting. New members welcome.

Registration is required for this adult program and begins on October 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802

Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting.

Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle. 

No registration is required for this program.

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. 

No reservation is required. 

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802

No registration required.

Learn all about Rock Gardens from how to build one to how to take of them.

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

Pittsburgh Pierogi and Pgh Crepes

December 20 will be (Pittsburgh Pierogi and Revival Chili)

The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.

Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.

Investment club meeting. This is the regular club meeting. Visitors are always welcome.

Inklings: Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Writers and illustrators with an interest in children's literature gather to hone their skills through discussion and constructive critique.

No registration necessary.

Monthly Staff Meeting

A reading and discussion. Are you interested in the various mysteries of the mind, the fields of alternative and holistic healing, theories about the connections of mind/body/spirit and your health or intriguing archeological findings that don’t fit existing historical research? If you are enticed by such areas of inquiry and are interested in “alternative” ways, rather than conventional ways, of looking at the world, you may be interested in joining our newest book discussion group. The facilitator will be Richard Kajuth, former educational consultant and lifelong student of esoteric inquiry and Eastern philosophy.

No registration is required.

No reservation is required.  Refreshments will be served.

Music and Movement is back!

Children of all ages can join in the fun with songs, a story, and dancing!

Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 am from September 13 through December 20

Under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department. 

No registration required.

Bring a brown bag lunch, and we'll provide the beverages. If you like reading and sharing your opinions and comments on books with others in an informal setting, you’ll enjoy our monthly book discussion group where we always have some lively conversations.

No registration required.

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. 

No reservation is required. 

After Hours Board Gaming:

Is an ongoing event Second Friday of each monthi in the Adult Non-fiction area of the Library

Grab your favorite gaming buddies and join us for an after-hours gaming night at Northland! We will have a selection of board games you can try out or bring along your favorite to share with others.

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.

No registration required.

Have you wished for a place to play chess on a regular basis, pick up some tips and techniques along the way, and enjoy the company of others who love the game? Northland Library has the space and time for you! Every third Saturday of each month, join a group of adults who enjoy the strategy and tactics of the game. Whether you’re a novice or advanced player, you’ll find like-minded people who think of chess as a lifelong adventure. 

No registration required.