Are you looking for a place to get together and play chess? Try our new Adult Chess Group which meets two Friday afternoons a month at the library in Room B.  

All levels are welcome!  Please bring your own chess set if possible. For further information please direct questions to dougettinger@verizon.net

Please join us every Friday after school in the Teen Space for some card and board games! Bring your own games from home, or play some of the library's many games!

This group meets monthly at the library and engages in script readings, networking, and discussions of writing and filmmaking. New members are welcome.

Colleen Maguire-Haught will teach four level 2 sessions. You must have taken the first four introductory sessions or be able to knit, purl and bind off. You will learn several patterns of basic lace, cables, reading patterns and charts, and knitting in the round. All supplies provided. Register once for all four sessions on the April 6th calendar entry. Suggested donation of $5 per class. 

Level 2 Knitting

• April 6
• April 20
• May 4
• May 18

South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Join a book discussion group that concentrates on the works of the Bard.

Henry IV Part II: January 7, 28, February 4. 18, 25, 2019

The Taming of the Shrew: March 4, 18, 25, April 1, 15, 2019

Antony and Cleopatra: April 22, 29, May 6, 20, 27, June 3, 2019

Mingle with good books and neighbors each month.  Thought provoking discussions of books from different genres.  Book Chat is for seniors (formerly known as the PALs Book Group).  This month's selection is Foundation by Isaac Asimov.  Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

Join Cathy Tuttle from the Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh for Chair Yoga. Focus on breath work, balance, flexibility and relaxation.  Registration preferred. For Adults. 

NOTE: There will be no class next month because of the holiday. We will resume on June 24th at 1:30 pm. 

Join Susan Parker, from the Phipps Garden Center, to learn how you can help your garden support pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. 

Practice your German conversation in an informal setting. All language abilities welcome!

Fiber Arts Guild of Pittsburgh member Kitty Spangler teaches beginning macramé in a series of four classes. Learn basic macramé knots and some design skills to create your own laptop mat (or placemat) or you can follow the pattern provided. No special skills are necessary, and all materials and supplies are provided. Registration required (register for all classes on April 9th calendar entry). April 9, 16, 23 and 30. $5 suggested donation.

The English Learners' Book Club will meet weekly.   This group's leader is Kathy Connolly.  The books and short stories will be available to participants through the library. 

To participate, please register with Lee Ann Bryan   412-531-3004  lbryan@literacypittsburgh.org
Presented in cooperation with Literacy Pittsburgh

Experience new and classic picture books, enjoy favorite songs, and learn new fingerplays in this interactive program. For kids ages 4-6.
 

Adult coloring is becoming one of the most popular ways to relax and express creativity.  All supplies and coloring pages provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring books, markers or pencils!  2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

A thank you to all of our wonderful library volunteers.

A thank you to all of our wonderful library volunteers.

Ukulele Jam meets twice a month and welcomes ukulele players that can play 3+ chords and willing to learn more.  We also encourage anyone who plays other instruments such as guitars, fiddles, mandolins, etc. to join us. Songs we play have instrumental sections where musicians of all instruments can break out and play solos.If you have questions, contact Patty_wms@hotmail.com.  No need to register, but you must own your own ukulele.

Join us for a fun night of strategy and competition playing Euro-style board games. This group is intended for high school students through adults.  If you're a seasoned gamer, feel free to bring your own games; if you're new to this style of game play, here are some examples of what will be available:

• Worker placement games (Settlers of Catan, Agricola)
• Deck builders (Dominion, Ascension),
• Cooperative games (Arkham Horror, Flash Point)

Join us to challenge yourself in friendly competition and meet some new Meeple!

Enjoy great books, learn new rhymes, and meet other families in your neighborhood in this fun, interactive program. For babies birth-2 with an adult.

Like to try arts and crafts, or movement, music and song? Like to learn new things, listen to stories or just enjoy laughing with friends? All intellectually disabled adults (and their aides) are welcome to our Achievers Activity Group on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

Literacy Pittsburgh students are invited to practice their English in an informal setting.  Please register with Lee Ann in at lbryan@literacypittsburgh.org to participate.  Presented in cooperation with the Literacy Pittsburgh.  (You must be a Literacy Pittsburgh student to participate)

Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome!

Enjoy great books, learn new rhymes, and meet other families in your neighborhood in this fun, interactive program. For babies birth-2 with an adult.

Enjoy great books, learn new rhymes, and meet other families in your neighborhood in this fun, interactive program. For babies birth-2 with an adult.

This book club meets in the event room at Houlihan's in the Galleria on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Munchies and non-alchoholic beverages are sponsored by the Lions Club. The book group is open to everyone. The book pairings for the most part are a pairing of non-fiction and fiction titles. Each pairing has a relationship to a specific time period or theme. All titles will be available a month in advance at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library's front desk for participants to check out prior to the meeting. Please direct any questions to Sharon Bruni, Associate Director of Public Services 412.942.0932.

March 27th selection: Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

April 24th selection: World's Fair by E.L. Doctorow

May 22nd selection: The Perfectionists by Simon Winchester

June 26th selection: The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 25th selection: Code Girls by Liza Mundy

October 24th selection: Enigma by Robert Harris

A speaker from the Frick Pittsburgh will offer a presentation on the Frick's exhibit on Street Photography to Surrealism.  This is a repeat of the Street Photography to Surrealism: The Golden Age of Photography in France, 1900-1945 program orignally on Wednesday April 3rd.

Register with Tami Aubele, Marketing Coordinator, Longwood at Home, 412-826-6100 or taubele@srcare.org

Let kids tap into their creative side with stories and art!
Fun for kids ages 4 to 8.
 

Based on Christopher Isherwood’s memorable novel, THE BERLIN STORIES, the insightful musical, CABARET, foreshadows the rise to power of Hitler. It is a visual companion piece to Larson’s GARDEN OF BEASTS.

The science fiction book discussion group focuses on classic, "hard," and/or award winning science fiction books.

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January 23, 2019
Novel: “Medusa Uploaded” by Emily Devenport
Short Fiction:
“Porridge on Islac” by Ursula K. LeGuin
“Flower, Mercy, Needle, Chain” by Yoon Ha Lee

February 27, 2019
Novel: “In the Ocean of Night” by Gregory Benford
Short Fiction:
“Red in Tooth and Cog” by Cat Rambo
“Southpaw” by Bruce McAllister

March 27, 2019
Novel: “Space Opera” by Catherynne Valente
Short Fiction:
“Mercenary” by Lawrence C, Connolly
“Then Play On” by Greg Kihn

April 24, 2019
Novel: “The Calculating Stars” by Mary Robinette Kowal
Short Fiction:
“Good News from the Vatican” by Robert Silverberg
“The Proud Robot” by Henry Kuttner a.k.a. Lewis Pagett

May 22, 2019
Novel: “Survival” by Julie E. Czerneda
Short Fiction:
“The Martian Obelisk” by Linda Nagata
“Dear Sarah” by Nancy Kress

June 26, 2019
Novel: “Andromeda Strain” by Michael Crichton
Short Fiction:
“Secondhand Bodies” by JY Yang
“Welcome to the Medical Clinic at Interplanetary Relay Station” by Caroline M. Yoachim

July 24, 2019
Novel: “Glasshouse” by Charles Stross
Short Fiction:
“Karma Among the Cloud Kings” by Brian Trent
“Sparg” by Brian Trent

August 28, 2019
Novel: “Red Moon” by Kim Stanley Robinson
Short Fiction:
“The Things” by Peter Watts
“Pale Blue Memories” by Tobias S. Bucknell

September 25, 2019
Novel: “A Fire Upon the Deep” by Vernor Vinge
Short Fiction:
“Tontong’s Summer” by Xia Jia
“A Work of Art” by James Blish

October 23, 2019 (Scott)
Novel: “Artemis” by Andy Wier
Short Fiction:
“Elvis at the White House” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
“Bring the Kids and Revisit the Past at the Traveling Retro Funfair” by Seanan McGuire

November 20, 2019
Novel: “The Light of Other Days” by Arthur C. Clarke
Short Fiction:
“The Lifecycle of Software Objects” by Ted Chiang
“The Road Not Taken” by Harry Turtledove

December 18, 2019
Novel: “Time’s Child” by Rebecca Ore
Short Fiction:
“Uncanny Valley” by Greg Egan
“Sidewalks” by Maureen McHugh

Discover delightful fingerplays, stories and songs in this participatory program created especially for 2-3 year olds and their caregiver.
 

Struggling to find a job? Underemployed?
WorkAble can help!

WorkAble combines the services of career counselors, regional employers and volunteers to provide seamless services in geographically diverse locations throughout Allegheny County.  Funded through the United Way of Allegheny County, WorkAble takes a holistic approach to helping people with their job search.  Job seekers will work closely with a career counselor to create and implement a job search plan. WorkAble provides access to free one-on-one career counseling, workshops, employer-hiring events, career fairs and networking opportunities. 

Services include:

• Career counseling and assessment
• Guidance in resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, networking, interviewing and more
• LinkedIn coaching and training
• Job search assistance, including a weekly job opportunities email, employer events and on-site career fairs
• Online learning center and resource room
• Connection to other resources to assist with barriers to employment

By appointment only on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Please call (412) 904-5993 to schedule or visit www.workableac.com

Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language!

Discover delightful fingerplays, stories and songs in this participatory program created especially for 2-3 year olds and their caregiver.
 

Discover delightful fingerplays, stories and songs in this participatory program created especially for 2-3 year olds and their caregiver.
 

Zentangle is a simple technique of pattern drawing that is relaxing, meditative, intriguing, and FUN. All you need is a pen and paper—and you are all set to begin. This group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month for two hours.  

New members are always welcome; give it a try!  

Share your love for all things manga and anime! For ages 12-18.

First Thursday of every month is BEGINNERS ONLY

Mah Jongg is an ancient game that originated in China and, although a game of strategy and skill, also involves a certain amount of luck.  You can play the American version of Mah Jongg on Thursday nights from 5:30 to 8:00, in the upstairs open game section of the the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.  The first Thursday of the month is open to beginners.  For further information, or for one-on-one instruction (free of charge), please contact Mrs. Sawndra Roberti at 412-779-3798.

Stretch your family’s imagination and maker skills  as you design homes, buildings and cities together with a wide variety of unusual materials! For kids ages 4 and up & family.

Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

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

Attracting birds to your backyard is good for birds and good for you, too!   Creating a bird-friendly habitat will reduce the time spent mowing the lawn, reduce or eliminate the use of garden pesticides and herbicides, and provide a beautiful living landscape that is healthier for you, your children, your pets and wild birds.   Bob will also talk about the birds we see in our neighborhood everyday and their nesting and feeding habits.  Fun and educational!  Have a question about our fine-feathered friends?   Come ask Bob!

Bob Mulvihill currently serves as Ornithologist for the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.  Previously he worked as the Aviary’s Conservation Outreach Manager and as its Director of Education.  Prior to working for the National Aviary, he worked for almost 30 years at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Powdermill Avian Research Center.

Please join us every Friday after school in the Teen Space for some card and board games! Bring your own games from home, or play some of the library's many games!

Please join us every Friday after school in the Teen Space for some card and board games! Bring your own games from home, or play some of the library's many games!

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Join us for an adventure in learning Irish Gaelic, “Gaeilge” or just “Irish” as it is known on the emerald isle, Saturdays, here at the Mt. Lebanon Library. 

This course is aimed at developing basic conversational skills with no previous knowledge assumed. We will be using the online Buntus Cainte (Fundamentals of Speech) course as a basis for the lessons and a subscription will be included free for all who sign up. Additional notes on turns of phrase, points of grammar, etc. will accompany each lesson.

Irish is the original language of Ireland and has had a difficult history.  Outlawed for many years under pain of death, it was kept alive and still exists today as the first language in different areas of the country.  It has been recently undergoing somewhat of a resurgence as it is now becoming more popular among the youth.

Irish is one of the Celtic languages, which include Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Breton, Cornish and Manx. This class of languages is rather unique and unrelated to other modern languages. 

South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Build confidence and interest in math with fun games and activities led by teachers from Mathnasium For kids in grades 1-4. Registration starts April 8.

Raven Fagelson, a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework's certificate program, will teach an embroidery class on soft shading, a surface embroidery technique that blends colors. Prerequisite: previous embroidery experience (cross stitch and needlepoint allowed.) Registration required and limited. Please bring small embroidery scissors. All other supplies provided. $5 suggested donation.

Register for each Embroidery Series II class separately: crewelwork (4/14), soft shading (4/28), Bargello (5/5), blackwork (5/19). Note: no class on 4/21 (Easter) or 5/12 (Mother's day).  

Join a book discussion group that concentrates on the works of the Bard.

Henry IV Part II: January 7, 28, February 4. 18, 25, 2019

The Taming of the Shrew: March 4, 18, 25, April 1, 15, 2019

Antony and Cleopatra: April 22, 29, May 6, 20, 27, June 3, 2019

Enjoy after-school video gaming on our PS3, Wii, Switches, and (occasionally) some vintage gaming systems!

Purchase tickets to meet Erik Larson before the 7 pm lecture at the library or online: http://www.mtlebanonlibrary.org/speakerseries

Light refreshments will be served.

THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT MELLON MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, ACROSS FROM THE LIBRARY.

ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. NO WAIT LIST. 

Erik Larson will be the speaker at the sixth annual Mt. Lebanon Public Library Speaker Series, an event to honor the memory of Joe Wertheim, an avid reader and long-time library patron who had served nine years on the library board, including a term as President, and the President of the Friends of Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Erik Larson is a master of narrative non-fiction. His vividly written, bestselling books have won several awards and been published worldwide.  His book, Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, is about the 1915 sinking of the ocean liner Lusitania. Dead Wake was #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list. His book, In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin, is a vivid portrait of the American ambassador and his family in Berlin during the first years of Hitler’s reign from which Larson has crafted a gripping, deeply-intimate narrative. His critically-acclaimed book, The Devil in the White City, intertwines the stories of the Chicago 1893 World’s Fair and one of America’s worst serial killers. It remained on the New York Times bestseller lists for a combined total of over six years, won an Edgar Award for nonfiction crime writing, and was nominated for the National Book Award.

Erik's books will be available for purchase from City Books at at the lecture and VIP reception. Attendees may also bring their own book.

Fiber Arts Guild of Pittsburgh member Kitty Spangler teaches beginning macramé in a series of four classes. Learn basic macramé knots and some design skills to create your own laptop mat (or placemat) or you can follow the pattern provided. No special skills are necessary, and all materials and supplies are provided. Registration required (register for all classes on April 9th calendar entry). April 9, 16, 23 and 30. $5 suggested donation.

The English Learners' Book Club will meet weekly.   This group's leader is Kathy Connolly.  The books and short stories will be available to participants through the library. 

To participate, please register with Lee Ann Bryan   412-531-3004  lbryan@literacypittsburgh.org
Presented in cooperation with Literacy Pittsburgh

Jena Schieb, who will teach beginning new techniques in watercolor in this two-part program, created programming for children, teens, families and adults at Pittsburgh Filmmakers/Pittsburgh Center for the Arts as Director of Studio Arts for six years. She is a teaching artist with a Master's Degree in Education, providing art education for students at every age and level in schools and community and cultural organizations like the Carnegie Museum of Art. Registration required. Materials provided. 

For those who enjoy being afraid...A teen book club focusing on horror books! Meeting are held the last Tuesday of each month after school in the Maker Space. Please talk to Miss Katie to sign up, and pick up a copy of each month's book in the Teen Space!

 

Build confidence and interest in math with games and activities led by teachers from Mathnasium For kids in grades 5-8. Registration starts April 8.

Join Susan Parker, from the Phipps Garden Center, to learn how you can create a sustainable garden in your own backyard. 

Join us for a fun night of strategy and competition playing Euro-style board games. This group is intended for high school students through adults.  If you're a seasoned gamer, feel free to bring your own games; if you're new to this style of game play, here are some examples of what will be available:

• Worker placement games (Settlers of Catan, Agricola)
• Deck builders (Dominion, Ascension),
• Cooperative games (Arkham Horror, Flash Point)

Join us to challenge yourself in friendly competition and meet some new Meeple!

This language group, led by Dorothy Burns and Carol Wolfe, will read and discuss in French the modern and classical writers of the Francophone world. New members always welcome!
 

Whether or not you are experienced at knit and crochet or just learning, please join us for this time to work on your own projects.  Yarn, tools, advice and encouragement are available.  1st and 3rd Wednesdays. 

Literacy Pittsburgh students are invited to practice their English in an informal setting.  Please register with Lee Ann in at lbryan@literacypittsburgh.org to participate.  Presented in cooperation with the Literacy Pittsburgh.  (You must be a Literacy Pittsburgh student to participate)

Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome!

Join us for ART ATTACK, a drop-in art project, Wednesdays after school!

Let kids tap into their creative side with stories and art!
Fun for kids ages 4 to 8.
 

Stories, games, rhymes and songs in Russian! For children ages 2-6 and family.

Struggling to find a job? Underemployed?
WorkAble can help!

WorkAble combines the services of career counselors, regional employers and volunteers to provide seamless services in geographically diverse locations throughout Allegheny County.  Funded through the United Way of Allegheny County, WorkAble takes a holistic approach to helping people with their job search.  Job seekers will work closely with a career counselor to create and implement a job search plan. WorkAble provides access to free one-on-one career counseling, workshops, employer-hiring events, career fairs and networking opportunities. 

Services include:

• Career counseling and assessment
• Guidance in resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, networking, interviewing and more
• LinkedIn coaching and training
• Job search assistance, including a weekly job opportunities email, employer events and on-site career fairs
• Online learning center and resource room
• Connection to other resources to assist with barriers to employment

By appointment only on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Please call (412) 904-5993 to schedule or visit www.workableac.com

Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language!

First Thursday of every month is BEGINNERS ONLY

Mah Jongg is an ancient game that originated in China and, although a game of strategy and skill, also involves a certain amount of luck.  You can play the American version of Mah Jongg on Thursday nights from 5:30 to 8:00, in the upstairs open game section of the the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.  The first Thursday of the month is open to beginners.  For further information, or for one-on-one instruction (free of charge), please contact Mrs. Sawndra Roberti at 412-779-3798.

In his autobiography, Stan Musial, who grew up in Donora. loved to talk about the Polish food he ate as a child, especially pierogis, halucki, and kolatches, and would grow teary-eyed talking about Polish culture.  Pete Peterson grew up on the working-class South Side, a community defined by its Eastern European enclaves.  He'll discuss Pirate players from the 1950s and 1960s, like Frank Thomas and.Bill Mazeroski, who gave Pittsburgh's ethnic groups a sense of pride in their culture and that goes far beyond pierogi races, as well as others, like Richie Zisk, who played their way into the Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame...

Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

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

Please join us every Friday after school in the Teen Space for some card and board games! Bring your own games from home, or play some of the library's many games!

Please join us every Friday after school in the Teen Space for some card and board games! Bring your own games from home, or play some of the library's many games!

Colleen Maguire-Haught will teach four level 2 sessions. You must have taken the first four introductory sessions or be able to knit, purl and bind off. You will learn several patterns of basic lace, cables, reading patterns and charts, and knitting in the round. All supplies provided. Register once for all four sessions on the April 6th calendar entry. Suggested donation of $5 per class. 

Level 2 Knitting

• April 6
• April 20
• May 4
• May 18

After completing the course, you will have a greater appreciation of driving challenges and a better understanding of how to avoid potential collisions and injuring yourself or others.

About the course

The AARP Smart Driver Course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation�s largest classroom and online driver safety course and is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. Over 15 million participants have gone through AARP Driver Safety classroom and online courses, taught by more than 4,000 AARP Driver Safety volunteers.

YOU may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course, so consult your insurance agent for details.

AARP membership is not required to take the course and there are no tests to pass.

South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition!

In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Raven Fagelson, a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework's certificate program, will teach an embroidery class on Bargello, a form of canvaswork that was used in colonial America. Prerequisite: previous embroidery experience (cross stitch and needlepoint allowed.)  Registration required and limited. Please bring small embroidery scissors. All other supplies provided. $5 suggested donation. 

Register for each Embroidery Series II class separately: crewelwork (4/14), soft shading (4/28), Bargello (5/5), blackwork (5/19). Note: no class on 4/21 (Easter) or 5/12 (Mother's day). 

Join a book discussion group that concentrates on the works of the Bard.

Henry IV Part II: January 7, 28, February 4. 18, 25, 2019

The Taming of the Shrew: March 4, 18, 25, April 1, 15, 2019

Antony and Cleopatra: April 22, 29, May 6, 20, 27, June 3, 2019

Drop in to learn about the strings family and listen to the sounds of the violin and viola. Local music students will perform an informal recital of short solo pieces. Hear Twinkle Twinkle and Mary Had a Little Lamb along with songs from the Little Mermaid, Hamilton and the Irish tune Danny Boy. Bach and other selections will also be played. Help us spread the joy of playing and listening to live music!  For kids of all ages & family.

Discover the beauty within with simple meditation techniques. Meditation improves physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual health and brings out a well-rounded personality, if practiced regularly. These classes are offered free of charge or obligation. No reservations are required.

If you are new to meditation or have never attended one of these sessions before, please arrive at 6:30 for instruction.  Those who have attended before can arrive at 7.

Discover your Slovak heritage at the library! Open to everyone interested in learning more about Slovak culture.

Grab your yoga mat and a beach towel for baby and be prepared to move and flow through a yoga practice. For babies 3-18 months and caregiver. Register for each session individually. Registration starts April 16. Tuesdays, 9:30 am. May 7, 14 & 21.

The English Learners' Book Club will meet weekly.   This group's leader is Kathy Connolly.  The books and short stories will be available to participants through the library. 

To participate, please register with Lee Ann Bryan   412-531-3004  lbryan@literacypittsburgh.org
Presented in cooperation with Literacy Pittsburgh

Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.

Part 2. Jena Schieb, who will teach beginning new techniques in watercolor in this two-part program, created programming for children, teens, families and adults at Pittsburgh Filmmakers/Pittsburgh Center for the Arts as Director of Studio Arts for six years. She is a teaching artist with a Master's Degree in Education, providing art education for students at every age and level in schools and community and cultural organizations like the Carnegie Museum of Art. Registration required (register on April 30 program entry). Materials provided. 

Once a month, teen musicians, storytellers, poets, and podcasters are invited to utilize our ipads, macbooks, and an assortment of unusual instruments for some open studio time to work on and record songs and spoken word material! No registration is required.

In 2018, the Library hosted a series of community conversations and a public survey to answer the question "What makes a community great?"  People of all ages told us their perceptions of our community and shared their aspirations for Mt. Lebanon.  Come find out what they had to say and how you can contribute to the conversation.

Please register using the button below*.

*Note: if registration is full, please provide your contact information for the "waiting list."  We will use this to contact you once additional conversation opportunities are scheduled.

Light refreshments will be served.

WW2: Italy, Up the Deadly Boot

Facilitators Glenn Flickinger and Scott Moore are local history enthusiasts with expertise on a wide range of topics.  Both have teaching experience. They hope participants will enjoy learning more about history while engaging with their community.

Join us for a fun night of strategy and competition playing Euro-style board games. This group is intended for high school students through adults.  If you're a seasoned gamer, feel free to bring your own games; if you're new to this style of game play, here are some examples of what will be available:

• Worker placement games (Settlers of Catan, Agricola)
• Deck builders (Dominion, Ascension),
• Cooperative games (Arkham Horror, Flash Point)

Join us to challenge yourself in friendly competition and meet some new Meeple!

Explore water and rain with watercolor experiments! For ages 2-5 with caregiver. Registration starts April 17. Register for each session separately. Wednesdays, 10 am, May 8 & 15.

Like to try arts and crafts, or movement, music and song? Like to learn new things, listen to stories or just enjoy laughing with friends? All intellectually disabled adults (and their aides) are welcome to our Achievers Activity Group on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

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

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

Presented in cooperation with the Literacy Pittsburgh.

Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. This dedicated group meets once a week. Newcomers of all abilities welcome!

Threshold Singers of the South Hills is a member of the not-for-profit Threshold Choir network which honors an ancient tradition of women singing a cappella at the bedsides of people who are dying or experiencing a difficult life transition.  Any woman who enjoys singing and can carry a tune is welcome to explore membership by attending a practice.  Please contact 412-564-3664

Join us for ART ATTACK, a drop-in art project, Wednesdays after school!

Learn new moves and strategies and have fun playing with other kids.
 All levels of chess play are welcome, but all players should know how the pieces move.
 For kids in K-7th grade.
 

The Jewish history of Western Pennsylvania: 1838-1938

Eric Lidji is the director of the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives at the Heinz History Center. He is the curator of its website Generation to Generation, which profiles Jewish families and communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. He is a co-editor of the book Her Deeds Sing Her Praises: Profiles of Pittsburgh Jewish Women and the author of The Seventeenth Generation: The Lifework of Rabbi Walter Jacob.

Presented by the  Historical Society of Mount Lebanon

Struggling to find a job? Underemployed?
WorkAble can help!

WorkAble combines the services of career counselors, regional employers and volunteers to provide seamless services in geographically diverse locations throughout Allegheny County.  Funded through the United Way of Allegheny County, WorkAble takes a holistic approach to helping people with their job search.  Job seekers will work closely with a career counselor to create and implement a job search plan. WorkAble provides access to free one-on-one career counseling, workshops, employer-hiring events, career fairs and networking opportunities. 

Services include:

• Career counseling and assessment
• Guidance in resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, networking, interviewing and more
• LinkedIn coaching and training
• Job search assistance, including a weekly job opportunities email, employer events and on-site career fairs
• Online learning center and resource room
• Connection to other resources to assist with barriers to employment

By appointment only on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Please call (412) 904-5993 to schedule or visit www.workableac.com

Join a lively and fun group reading and speaking the Italian language!

Discussion and readings center on American events, leaders, economic and geographic conditions in America from1609 to 1865. Discussions are framed within a broad Atlantic perspective.

The Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 10 am to 1 pm in Room B.  Membership in the group is limited to eight persons and is currently full. If you wish to be placed on a wait-list, please contact moderator Dan Bowman bowman.dan@gmail.com. Please note: Patrons are always welcome to attend sessions as auditors to listen to the discussions, watch the videos, etc.

Current Books:

1. The Whiskey Rebellion: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and the Frontier Rebels Who Challenged America’s Newfound Sovereignty Author: William Hogeland (2006)
2. Autumn of The Black Snake: George Washington, Mad Anthony Wayne, and the Invasion That Opened The West        Author: William Hogeland (2018)

Zentangle is a simple technique of pattern drawing that is relaxing, meditative, intriguing, and FUN. All you need is a pen and paper—and you are all set to begin. This group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month for two hours.  

New members are always welcome; give it a try!  

Share your love for all things manga and anime! For ages 12-18.

First Thursday of every month is BEGINNERS ONLY

Mah Jongg is an ancient game that originated in China and, although a game of strategy and skill, also involves a certain amount of luck.  You can play the American version of Mah Jongg on Thursday nights from 5:30 to 8:00, in the upstairs open game section of the the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.  The first Thursday of the month is open to beginners.  For further information, or for one-on-one instruction (free of charge), please contact Mrs. Sawndra Roberti at 412-779-3798.

An invasive species is a species that is not native to a specific location (an introduced species), and that has a tendency to spread to a degree believed to cause damage to the environment  Mason Heberling, Curator of Botany for Carnegie Museum of Natural History, will discuss the "Beauty and the Beasts" found in our local parks.

Join us every Thursday to practice conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.

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