Digital Boot Camp for Parents: Social Media101-What Parents Need to Know* (Repeat)

Speaker: Philip Little — Education and outreach specialist for the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office
 
This presentation gives parents a foundational education on the social media sites their children use, and how to keep them safe while using them. Parents will learn how to navigate and learn how to enable the security features on the "apps," along with recognizing the importance of knowing their child’s passwords. Monitoring children’s behavior and interactions on the Internet is very critical in today’s world. Children are being targeted by online predators and Cyberbullying at an alarming rate. It will be held at the Community College of Allegheny County, North Campus; Room 3002. 

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

Women's Assault Prevention & Response Seminar*

Saturdays March 24 - April 28, 11:00 - 12:30 at Marshall Township Municipal Building 

It is important to know how to avoid or prevent assault, but it is just as crucial to know how to physically and psychologically respond if a confrontation is unavoidable. Terry Valentino has been teaching karate and jiu jitsu for 45 years and has been counseling adolescent victims of trauma and abuse for 34 years.

During this 6 week seminar, he will teach important skills like situational awareness, managing fear and freezing, and defense against holding, choking, and striking.

Prior registration was required for this program  For questions contact the Marshall Municipal Building at 724-935-3090.

Tickets are going fast for the Garden Gala!

Spring into a lush escape at our Garden Gala! Garden displays, lights and music will transform the Library as guests enjoy two floors of food and drinks after hours at the Library.

WPXI news anchor Peggy Finnegan will serve as Honorary Chair and wine expert John Eld will be on hand to provide his expertise as Honorary Sommelier. While sipping and nibbling the dozens of tables of food and spirits, browse our amazing silent auction, sponsored by Genesis Medical Associates, Inc., and featuring unique experiences and one-of-a-kind baskets.

Fine wines are sponsored by Morrison Fiduciary Advisors, Dr. Barry Rotz and Associates, Dinsmore & Shohl, and Tamara Groden/Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services. Fill your glass with tastes of 11th Hour Brewing, Arsenal Cider, Boyd & Blair Vodka, Country Hammer Moonshine, Deer Creek Winery, Liberty Pole Spirits, Maggie’s Farm Distillery rum, Natrona Bottling Company, and Smoothie King. Load your plate with delicious samples from restaurants and food purveyors including Aladdin’s Eatery, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, Goat Rodeo Dairy Farm, Hampton Banquet Hall, Mancini’s Bread, Monte Cello’s, Philly Pretzel Factory, Piada Italian Street Food, Soergel’s Catering, Texas Roadhouse, and Zuppa’s Delicatessen. Coffee and desserts round out the evening, with offerings from Pittsburgh Sweet Treats, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Panera, Dunkin Donuts, HD Dudt Bakery and Good L’Oven Cookie Shop.

The Gala will benefit the construction of our outdoor educational space, The Learning Garden at Northland. Tickets are $60, available online now (https://tinyurl.com/GardenGala2018) and from the Foundation office (412-366-8100, ext. 104). Don’t wait! We expect a sell-out!

Baby and Me Storytime Babies and a grown up companion can joins us for songs, rhymes, tickles, parachute fun, and BUBBLES!

This 20 minute baby-centered storytime ends with a chance for babies and grown-ups to socialize!

No registration required.

Toddler Time*

Toddlers and their grown-ups share a lively half-hour of songs, rhymes and library fun under the tree in the Children's department.

No registration necessary.

Will you outlive your money? 

Are you concernted aobut out living your retirement savings? Do you understand the risks you are taking with your money? What are you doing to reduce your risks? 

come join me and learn about income investment basics, current riskd to incomeinvesting and how you can anage these risks to help provide you a lifetime of income.

Michael Labos, Financial Advisor with Pennsylvania Financial Group will be present to answer questions.  

To reserve a space contace mlabos@pfginc.com or call 800-477-4507.

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 March 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

Wise Walk* 

Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart will get exercise, you’ll lower your blood pressure, and you bones will get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. Northland Library will offer another 10-week Wise Walk program beginning on Tuesday, April 17.

For the remaining nine weeks, the group will meet each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. directly at Pie Traynor Field to walk together and enjoy the spring weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week. All are welcome!

STEM Storytime is moving to Tuesdays!

Children in Preschool or Kindergarten are invited to join Miss Kim for STEM Storytime under the tree in the Children and Teen Department. We meet each Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.

The fun runs from January 9th through April 24th. 

No registration is required for this program.

STEM Storytime is moving to Tuesdays!

Children in Preschool or Kindergarten are invited to join Miss Kim for STEM Storytime under the tree in the Children and Teen Department. We meet each Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 to 1:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.

The fun runs from January 9th through April 24th. 

No registration is required for this program.

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.

Preschool Storytime!

Every Wednesday January 3 - April 25*
Room 148-1

Children ages 3 to 5 can come on down to the Library for a 30 minute storytime every Wednesday at 9:30am or 10:30am. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as our new Storytime Tots, but is meant for children in (or about to enter) preschool.

No registration required!  

*There will be no Storytime on January 31.

Storytime Tots!

Every Wednesday January 3 - April 25, 9:30am and 10:30am Parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers not ready to be on their own are welcome at this storytime! Yong ones are encouraged to get their wiggles out through songs, rhymes, and stories.

This program runs the same time as the Preschool Storytime, but is just a little bit shorter.

No registration required. **There will be no storytime on January 31st.

Preschool Storytime!

Every Wednesday January 3 - April 25*
Room 148-1

Children ages 3 to 5 can come on down to the Library for a 30 minute storytime every Wednesday at 9:30am or 10:30am. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as our new Storytime Tots, but is meant for children in (or about to enter) preschool.

No registration required!  

*There will be no Storytime on January 31.

Storytime Tots!

Every Wednesday January 3 - April 25, 9:30am and 10:30am Parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers not ready to be on their own are welcome at this storytime! Yong ones are encouraged to get their wiggles out through songs, rhymes, and stories.

This program runs the same time as the Preschool Storytime, but is just a little bit shorter.

No registration required. **There will be no storytime on January 31st.

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. 

Precocity Academy*

Science and engineering teamwork!
Can you work together to get the job done?
Hands-on science & technology fun for kids in grades 2nd through 5th.

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

Join us for Music and Movement under the tree in the Children and Teen Services Department!

Children able to sit through a thirty minute storytime with music, simple instruments, scarves, and dancing are welcome to join us.

We will meet  every Thursday from January 18 through April 26, 2018.

No registration is necessary for this program.

CANCELLED

Come have fun gaming.

Open to all in Grades 6 to 12. No registration required..

Carl's Story*

Noretta Willig, author of Carl's Story, will be here to tell the powerful story of her uncle. Killed in battle during WWI, Carl Willig’s remains were lost. Then nearly ninety years later, a genealogist contacted Noretta to identify her as Carl’s next of kin and suggest that “probably they found something.” Through photographs and letters, Noretta learned not only about her own family, but about the American military’s commitment to leave no soldier behind.

About the author: After several years as a journalist, Noretta Willig obtained a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and taught American and English literature. In retirement, she has traveled throughout the U.S. and many countries, including to the battlefield in France where her uncle fought and died.

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

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 March 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. 

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

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 March 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. 

Art Sounds like a Super Plan!*

Fridays, April 13, 20, 27 from 3:30 - 5:30

School-age kids (kindergarten and up - teens can come too!) are welcome to drop into this after-school art program.  There will be a different, simple project each week.  Artists of all experience levels are encouraged to come!

No registration required.

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 March 1st. You may sign up online on the library website or by calling the adult services reference desk at 412-366-8100, extension 113. 

Coin Appraisal Fair

Would you like to know what your old coins are worth? Drop in to find out and enjoy some time with some expert coin enthusiasts! To honor National Coin Week, members of the North Hills Coin Club are offering residents informal and free coin evaluations and a chance to check out some outstanding coin collections.

Refreshments will be provided. No registration is required.

Women's Assault Prevention & Response Seminar*

Saturdays March 24 - April 28, 11:00 - 12:30 at Marshall Township Municipal Building 

It is important to know how to avoid or prevent assault, but it is just as crucial to know how to physically and psychologically respond if a confrontation is unavoidable. Terry Valentino has been teaching karate and jiu jitsu for 45 years and has been counseling adolescent victims of trauma and abuse for 34 years.

During this 6 week seminar, he will teach important skills like situational awareness, managing fear and freezing, and defense against holding, choking, and striking.

Prior registration was required for this program  For questions contact the Marshall Municipal Building at 724-935-3090.

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.

Intro to Mindful Meditation*

Do you feel easily stressed or overworked in your job or at school? Do you find yourself distracted or overwhelmed? Join North Park's Matt Trudeau in a two part course to learn and practice a simple 5 minute meditation method. The first part will be held here at Northland Library on April 29, and the second part will be at North Park on May 11. Be sure to bring along your own blanket or other comfortable sitting material and water.

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

Baby and Me Storytime Babies and a grown up companion can joins us for songs, rhymes, tickles, parachute fun, and BUBBLES!

This 20 minute baby-centered storytime ends with a chance for babies and grown-ups to socialize!

No registration required.

Toddler Time*

Toddlers and their grown-ups share a lively half-hour of songs, rhymes and library fun under the tree in the Children's department.

No registration necessary.

Wise Walk* 

Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart will get exercise, you’ll lower your blood pressure, and you bones will get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. Northland Library will offer another 10-week Wise Walk program beginning on Tuesday, April 17.

For the remaining nine weeks, the group will meet each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. directly at Pie Traynor Field to walk together and enjoy the spring weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week. All are welcome!

Nonfiction at Northland will discuss An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back by Elisabeth Rosenthal, an examination of our dysfunctional health care system.

In June we will discuss Churchill and Orwell: The Fight for Freedom by Thomas E. Ricks.

If you enjoy reading please come join us each month.

No registration is required.

Evening Baby & Toddler Time*

Parents, grandparents, babies & toddlers come together for a half-hour of tickles, bounces, songs and nursery rhymes to build important pre-reading skills.

No registration necessary, just toddle on in.

Wood Fired Flatbreads and Nakama

May 17 will be (BRGR and Doce Taqueria)

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.

We have gently used books, CDs, audio books and children's items for sale. 

Sunday Sale $5 per bag and we supply the bag!

We have gently used books, CDs, audio books and children's items for sale. 

Sunday Sale $5 per bag and we supply the bag!

$5 per bag and we supply the bag!

Wise Walk* 

Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart will get exercise, you’ll lower your blood pressure, and you bones will get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. Northland Library will offer another 10-week Wise Walk program beginning on Tuesday, April 17.

For the remaining nine weeks, the group will meet each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. directly at Pie Traynor Field to walk together and enjoy the spring weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week. All are welcome!

Monthly Staff Meeting

Are you enticed by the various mysteries of the mind or interested in “alternative” ways of looking at the world? Then join us at Readings in Alternative Everything, facilitated by Richard Kajuth, a former educational consultant and lifelong student of esoteric inquiry and Eastern philosophy. 

This month, the group will continue discussing Psychic Dreaming: Dreamworking, Reincarnation, Out-of-body Experiences & Clairvoyance by Loyd Auerback.

No registration is 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  April 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.

The Teacher- Drama from Slovakia (103 min)

Czechoslovakia 1983.  On the first day of class the new teacher, Ms. Drazdecova welcomes the students.  When she calls out their name, they respond by saying they’re here, and what their parents do for a living. The teacher is also a high ranking member of the Communist Party.  It soon becomes obvious that the kids grades are tied to how well the parents and students do their “extra” jobs. When some parents decide not to participate, their kids grades fall.  These parents take this up with the principal.  When a meeting is held and everything is brought to the attention of all the parents. Will they vote the teacher out of school, or are they scared of her?  

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

This week we will be doing Anime.

Open to all in Grades 6 to 12. No registration required..

"I Can Relate to That": A Mental Health Q&A Session*

Join us for a town hall style gathering as our panel of mental health experts listen to your questions and concerns and offer answers in a comfortable, safe setting. People are generally aware of the importance of physical health but often don't consider how dependent physical and mental health are on each other. Our panel will answer your questions and examine how contemporary life has impacted our collective mental health.

Panel members:
Katherine Biggs, MSCP, Managing Director & Counselor, Congruence Counseling, LLC
Amana Carvalho, Psy.D., licensed Clinical Psychologist
Mary Beth Mannarino, Ph.D., Professor Emerita at Chatham University and a Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
Edward McGuiness, NCC, LPC, Board Certified counselor
Carol Moran, NCC, LPC, Nationally Certified Counselor
Jack Rozel, MD MSL, Medical Director, resolve Crises Services Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic UPMC
Moderated by JC Kasten, retired RN

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

May's book selection is The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith. In the vein of a classic mystery novel, The Cuckoo's Calling introduces Detective Cormoran Strike and his unlikely new assistant Robin as they investigate a supermodel's suspicious suicide.

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. Our June book will be The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld.

No registration required

Intro to Mindful Meditation* (Second Part)

Do you feel easily stressed or overworked in your job or at school? Do you find yourself distracted or overwhelmed? Join North Park's Matt Trudeau in a two part course to learn and practice a simple 5 minute meditation method. The first part was held at Northland Library on April 29, and the second part will be at North Park. Be sure to bring along your own blanket or other comfortable sitting material and water.

Prior registration was 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. 

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.

Business Meeting

Class Includes: 6 cookies, use of supplies, tools and a snack. In addition each participant will leave with a packet of recipes and resource materials, and a box of cookies that they have decorated.  

To reserve your tickets go to www.callmecrazycookielady.com

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.

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  April 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 April 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.

Cookbook Club*

Love to cook and try new recipes? Join other food enthusiasts at Northland's cookbook club! All women, men, and teens of any skill level are welcome as we explore dishes from various cookbooks or food blogs.

Each month, we'll pick a new theme, then cook a dish to bring along to share with the club.

No registration is required. If you have questions or are interested in joining, email Michelle Kuhn at mkmkuhn873@gmail.com.

Wise Walk* 

Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart will get exercise, you’ll lower your blood pressure, and you bones will get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. Northland Library will offer another 10-week Wise Walk program beginning on Tuesday, April 17.

For the remaining nine weeks, the group will meet each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. directly at Pie Traynor Field to walk together and enjoy the spring weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week. All are welcome!

Drop by on the third Tuesday of each month to learn about a new technology or digital resource offered by the library. Staff will be on hand to help you explore these resources.

This month, discover how to learn or practice a new language with Mango.

No registration is necessary for this drop in program.

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You will learn when to take RMDS  and how to calucalte them.

For questions and reservations please contact Nick Camp, NRC Wealth Strategie at 724-512-8010

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.

Using a Family History Center

Ryan Henrie, Director of the Cranberry Family History Center, will present the top reasons to visit a Family History Center. He will talk about why you should research and have a tree on both Ancestry and FamilySearch, answer questions about conversion from microfilm to digital images, and walk through tools used to discover the surname of women.

No registration required.

Canada (60 mins)

Nova Scotia- We’ll visit Halifax, Fort Charlotte, the Citadel, Bay of Fundy – Site of the greatest tidal waves fluctuation in the world.

Confederation Bridge – Worlds longest bridge over icy waters.

Prince Edward Island – Charlottetown, St Dunstan’s Basilica.

St Lawrence River - Bolt Castle, Thousand Islands.

Quebec City - Montmorency Falls, Chateau Frontenac, Place Royale, The Citadel. 

Montreal – Mount Royal, McGill University, Notre Dame Basilica.

Ottawa – Canada’s capital. Rideau Canal Locks, Canadian Parliamentary Building.

Toronto - Canada’s largest city.  CN Tower, See some fabulous looking architecture. 

Canadian Rockies - Witness the beauty of the mountains, including Banff National Park as well as the see the “birth” of the Columbia River.

Vancouver – City were East meets West,  old meets new.

Victoria – Capital of British Columbia.  This is the most British and peaceful of Canadian cities.

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

BRGR and Doce Taqueria

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 (BRGR and Doce Taqueria)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 we will be gaming.

Open to all in Grades 6 to 12. No registration required..

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 talk about our writing process and share what we find helpful or harmful during our writing sessions.

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

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This month our Mystery Lovers Group will be reading The Lonely Silver Rain by John D. MacDonald. Searching for a wealthy friend's yacht, Travis McGee puts himself square in the center of the international cocaine trade and finds himself the target of some of the most ruthless villains he's ever met.

For June, the group will be reading The Bone Collector by Jeffrey Deaver.

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

Northeast PA Coal & Folk Music*

Join musician Jay Smar as he shares songs from our region's coal miners during the early 1900's as well as some original and traditional folk and bluegrass tunes. He'll play guitar, fiddle, and banjo and the performance will include gospel music and flat-foot clog-dancing.

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

This program will be held at the Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center

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.

The Commonwealth vs. Harry Potter*

Is the boy wizard guilty in the death of Professor Quirrell? The Allegheny County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Public Service Committee will present the evidence; you will be the jury!

This engaging introduction to criminal trial procedure is designed for kids in grades 3 through 5.

Registration is required for this program and begins on May 1st.   Please register each child individually. After registering, parents will be contacted via email with more information. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123

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 April 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. 

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

Registration is required for these free computer classes and begins on April 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. 

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

Journey from the Attic*

Learn to tap into your family's past! Pamela Israel from Unlock Your History will talk about how to make sense of some of the family heirloom documents that are often passed down across generations but are frequently not in English. She will also dig a little deeper into the #1-claimed heritage in the US, German, and recommend when to look into getting help with these documents.

About the presenter: Surrounded by genealogy from a young age, Pamela has long appreciated the richness that learning about your heritage and ancestors can bring. Leveraging her own family stories (and heirlooms), Pam launched Unlock Your History to help people translate their heirloom family documents from German and Germanic languages.

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

Wise Walk* 

Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart will get exercise, you’ll lower your blood pressure, and you bones will get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. Northland Library will offer another 10-week Wise Walk program beginning on Tuesday, April 17.

For the remaining nine weeks, the group will meet each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. directly at Pie Traynor Field to walk together and enjoy the spring weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week. All are welcome!

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.

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. 

Precocity Academy*

Visualize, Build & Draw in 3D
Hands-on science & technology fun for kids in grade 2 through grade 5.

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

This week we will be cooking.

Open to all in Grades 6 to 12. No registration required..

That was Vaudeville*

Join us for an evening of music, comedy, and yodeling! Entertainer Stephen Lee Rich will share music from the heyday to the declining years of Vaudeville, talk about what Vaudeville was, how it worked, and its cultural impact, and share anecdotes about the stars of the era who went on to star in films, radio, and television.

About the performer: With over forty years as an entertainer under his belt, Stephen Lee Rich performs everything from original songs to tunes from the 1920’-40’s, old Country hits or 60’s pop songs! He is know for his knack for singing in so many different styles and his cowboy-style yodeling.

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

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.

Wise Walk* 

Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart will get exercise, you’ll lower your blood pressure, and you bones will get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. Northland Library will offer another 10-week Wise Walk program beginning on Tuesday, April 17.

For the remaining nine weeks, the group will meet each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. directly at Pie Traynor Field to walk together and enjoy the spring weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week. All are welcome!

Benefiting from Nature Safely: Tick and Mosquito Awareness*

Spending time in the natural beauty of the outdoors has many benefits, but it also comes with the risk of infections from tick and mosquito borne illnesses.

Peggy Slota, DNP, RN, from Georgetown University, will cover the numerous health benefits of enjoying time outdoors and discuss precautions for mosquito borne illnesses. Bill Moore, Pittsburgh Regional Leader of PA Lyme Resource Network, will provide Dare 2B TICKAware education, which will address how to identify and prevent tick bites and diseases, recognize early symptoms of bites, and when to seek help for Lyme disease.

This presentation is sponsored by the Franklin Park Borough Environmental Advisory Council. Registration.

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

Let's have an ice cream social.

Open to all in Grades 6 to 12. No registration required..

Tea-ing Up for Summer: Iced Tea Workshop with Tupelo Honey Teas*

Do you know the difference between cold and hot brewed tea? Have you ever made iced tea from loose leaf teas or thought about making Matcha into a cold drink? Join Danielle Spinola, owner of Tupelo Honey Teas, as she teaches us the ins and outs of how to make summer's coolest drink!

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

Will you outlive your money? 

Are you concernted aobut out living your retirement savings? Do you understand the risks you are taking with your money? What are you doing to reduce your risks? 

come join me and learn about income investment basics, current riskd to incomeinvesting and how you can anage these risks to help provide you a lifetime of income.

Michael Labos, Financial Advisor with Pennsylvania Financial Group will be present to answer questions.  

To reserve a space contace mlabos@pfginc.com or call 800-477-4507.

Wise Walk* 

Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart will get exercise, you’ll lower your blood pressure, and you bones will get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. Northland Library will offer another 10-week Wise Walk program beginning on Tuesday, April 17.

For the remaining nine weeks, the group will meet each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. directly at Pie Traynor Field to walk together and enjoy the spring weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week. All are welcome!

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. 

This month's selection is Churchill and Orwell: The Fight for Freedom by Thomas E. Ricks.

If you enjoy reading please come join us each month.

No registration is required

Pgh Crepes and Wood Fired Flatbreads

June 21 will be (Nakama and Pgh Po’Boy)

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: The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld

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.

Wise Walk* 

Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart will get exercise, you’ll lower your blood pressure, and you bones will get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. Northland Library will offer another 10-week Wise Walk program beginning on Tuesday, April 17.

For the remaining nine weeks, the group will meet each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. directly at Pie Traynor Field to walk together and enjoy the spring weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week. All are welcome!

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. 

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.

Call Me By Your Name- Drama from Italy (132 min)

It’s the summer of 1983, Elio and his family are spending time at their villa in Northern Italy.  Elio enjoys a cultured life.  His father teaches Greco-Roman culture, his mother is a translator, and he transcribes and plays music for the cello.  When not doing that he flirts with his friend Marzia.  When Oliver, his father’s intern, arrives to work on his doctorate, things change. Amid the sun-drenched splendor of the setting, Elio and Oliver discover the heady beauty of awakening desire over the course of a summer that will alter their lives forever. Beautifully shot and well acted, this movie has received 4 Oscar nominations.  The film has also won 62 awards and nominated for 134 more.  

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

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.

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!

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 May 1st. You may register online, in person at the Adult Reference Desk or by calling 412-366-8100 ext. 113.

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

Wise Walk* 

Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart will get exercise, you’ll lower your blood pressure, and you bones will get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. Northland Library will offer another 10-week Wise Walk program beginning on Tuesday, April 17.

For the remaining nine weeks, the group will meet each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. directly at Pie Traynor Field to walk together and enjoy the spring weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week. All are welcome!

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

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.

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! 

 Krakow (60 mins)

Wawel Fortress- Overlooks the Vistula River. It  contains the Royal Palace/Residence as well as the Cathedral and the Cave of the Dragon.

The Main Square - is the third largest square/market place in Europe.  The houses surrounding the marketplace are also historically important.

St Mary’s Church - The most important religious building in Krakow.  Before he became Pope John Paul II preached here.  

Wieliczka - One of three major salt mining sites in Europe.  We’ll tour the mine and its artwork made out of salt blocks.

Ojcowi National Park - The place were Polish people go to relax. Here are many rivers, castles and caves to explore.

Auschwitz - We will take a thorough tour of this Nazi death camp.

Tarnow -  Home of Gen. Bem.  We will see his tomb, a most interesting one.

Zakopane -  located at the foothills of the Polish Tatra mountains, this is one of Poland’s most frequent holiday/tourist resorts.

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

Precocity Academy*

Go with the flow! Fluid dynamics

Hands-on science and technology fun for kids in grades 2 through 5.

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

Tinkergarten Outdoor Exploration*

Kids 18 months to 8 years will learn empathy, persistence, grit, communication, teamwork, problem solving and creativity through outdoor play under the direction of trained Tinkergarten leaders. Grown-ups will get insights into continuing the learning at home.

Please come dressed to play outside (rain or shine) and get messy!

Registration is required and begins on June 1st.  You may register online, in person at the Childrens and Teens Services Desk or by calling 412-366-8100 ext. 123.

Nakama and Pgh Po’Boy

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

Thursday 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 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.

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.

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

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!

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

This month's selection is Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari 

If you enjoy reading please come join us each month.

No registration is required.

Thursday 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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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! 

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.

Thursday 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.

This month's selection will be: My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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! 

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

Thursday 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*

Sessions,will be on July 19, 26, August 2, 9

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 four-part 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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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. 

Thursday 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*

Sessions,will be on July 19, 26, August 2, 9 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 for this foour-part series.

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.

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!

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

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! 

Thursday 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*

Sessions,will be on July 19, 26, August 2, 9

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 for this four-part series.

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.

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

Questions contact C. Alicia Perez pitvp@aol.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 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

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.

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 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*

Sessions,will be on July 19, 26, August 2, 9

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 for this four-part series.

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.

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.

 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.

. 

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

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.

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.

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.

. 

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.

 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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.