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.
Wise Walk
Tuesday Aug 21, 2018 - 9:30 a.m.
Following weeks: 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart gets exercise, you lower your blood pressure, and your bones get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. Join us at Northland Library on Tuesday, August 21 to kick off our 10-week Wise Walk program. Meet at the library at 9:30 a.m. on the 21st to receive informational handouts, then head over to North Park with our volunteer leader to walk for 30 - 40 minutes. 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 fall weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week.
Registration is required only for week one.
Registration is required for week 1 and begins on August 1. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.
Tech Time
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, learn about NoveList, Book Match, and the other resources available through the library to help you discover a new book!
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.
Researching Your Jewish Ancestors in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has one of the oldest and richest Jewish histories in the country. This month, learn how to identify your Jewish ancestors in each wave of settlement, unique record repositories for each region, and techniques for using these records to trace your ancestors backwards and forwards in time.
About the presenter: Tammy A. Hepps is is a member of the Board of Governors of JewishGen and the founder of Treelines.com, a family story-sharing website and winner of the RootsTech 2013 Developer Challenge. With a degree in Computer Science from Harvard, over fourteen years of experience in digital media, and more than two decades in genealogy, she brings a fresh perspective on sharing family history in engaging ways that take advantage of the latest technology.
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.
Active Shooter Preparedness*
Join the McCandless Police for an active shooter presentation that will provide guidance, ideas and concepts regarding how to respond during an active shooter event. They will cover how to identify an active shooter, what to expect from responding police, and how to enhance your personal safety.
Registration is required for this adult services program and will begin on July 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
Intro to D&D*
Are you new to Dungeons & Dragons or looking for a group to join? Want to run your own campaign but not sure where to start? Come learn with other adventurers during our Intro to D&D series!
Aug 17 - How to DM a game
Aug 24 - Building your character
Aug 31 - Combat tutorial
Sept 7 - Play a mini campaign
Please register for this all ages program. You can register for just one night or all four.
Registration will begin on July 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.
Chic on the Street: Northland’s Mobile Fashion Event
We’re rolling out the red carpet for our fashion-conscious library patrons! Visit Northland Public Library Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and shop at several fashion trucks (think “food truck” but with clamdiggers instead of clams). Magnolia on Main, the Vintage Valet Mobile Boutique and the Style Truck will be in the back of our upper parking lots to throw open their trunks.
Magnolia on Main provides clothing and accessories to fit the total lifestyle of each customer, whether the need is for a stylish blouse or a cute knit pant to wear after yoga or the gym. Offering convenience, contemporary styles and personal service, Magnolia on Main combines Main Street-style shopping with fashion know-how.
Bow by Kat is a boutique on wheels, bringing fun and affordable women's clothing, jewelry, accessories and gift items in a unique shopping experience inside a truck.
Style Truck is a boutique on wheels, similar to a food truck, but stocked with clothing and accessories for women. Featuring many American-made items as well as jewelry from local artists, it is perfect for the woman on the go with styles for all ages. Style Truck, affectionately known as Cookie, is fashioned with a fitting room, shelving and racks inside.
Jeneration X Beauty featuring makeup by Younique is all about having fun and discovering what Younique products can do to enhance, uplift and enlighten!
Equal parts earthy and boho, the 1970s join today in the jewelry by designer Jan Durkin of jmd Designs. Her pieces feature her eclectic fusion of natural stones, precious metals, artisan glass, leather, and other beads imported from all over the world. They are for the woman who wants to stand out and own a trendy, original piece of jewelry.
A portion of the proceeds benefits the Northland Public Library Foundation, whose mission is to build financial support through community fundraising to enhance the programs and growth of the library.
If you are someone who enjoys reading and discussing books of historical significance that have influenced and shaped the economic, political, and cultural development of the United States, then you should join this discussion group! Meetings take place on the fourth Saturday of each month in the Board Room
No registration required.
Three Rivers Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America meeting. New members welcome.
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 tomato dal, a dish of yellow lentils cooked with tomatoes and spices. Enjoy this healthy vegan recipe with rice or ghee!
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 July 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 gets exercise, you lower your blood pressure, and your bones get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. 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 fall weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week.
Registration is required only for week one Aug 21.
Following weeks: 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
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.
Paths of Heart: An Evening with the Author*
Join author Richard Haverlack as he discusses his book, Paths of Heart - Writing Stories Told at Life’s End. This memoir talks about capturing and writing hospice patients’ stories for them and chronicles how the author came to be doing this unique and uniquely rewarding work. He will read from the book, offer tips on how to write another's story, and answer any questions about his story and this writing process.
About the author: Richard Haverlack has been writing the memoirs of hospice patients for ten years. He is a lifelong learner with several degrees who has always called the North Hills home.
Registration is required for this adult services program and will begin on July 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.
Intro to D&D*
Are you new to Dungeons & Dragons or looking for a group to join? Want to run your own campaign but not sure where to start? Come learn with other adventurers during our Intro to D&D series!
Aug 17 - How to DM a game
Aug 24 - Building your character
Aug 31 - Combat tutorial
Sept 7 - Play a mini campaign
Please register for this all ages program. You can register for just one night or all four.
Registration will begin on July 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.
Gardening meeting on hosta, daffodil or general gardening meeting often with a guest speaker.
Questions contact C. Alicia Perez pitvp@aol.com
Wise Walk.
Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart gets exercise, you lower your blood pressure, and your bones get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. 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 fall weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week.
Registration is required only for week one Aug 21.
Following weeks: 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
Nonfiction at Northland will discuss No One Cares About Crazy People: The Chaos and Heartbreak of Mental Health in America written by Ron Powers. It is a social history of mental illness in America paired with the story of his two sons' battles with schizophrenia.
Our selection for October will be I Was Told to Come Alone: My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad by Souad Mekhennet.
.No registration is required.
Mission Mahi
Try a Tex-Mex fish taco from Mission Mahi. They load it up with fresh, delicious fish, avocado, peppers and that amazing Sriracha mayo! Vegetarian options include the Screamin’ Vegan, bursting with crunch and flavor! Be sure to add a basket of fries!
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.
This month we will be working with paint and ink.
Sept. 6th -- rock painting
Sept. 13 -- paper marbling
Sept. 20 -- screen printing
Sept. 27 -- book sale setup, no meeting
Open to all in Grades 6 to 12. No registration required..
The Science of the Flame*
It is said that Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to man. But have we mastered this gift?
Wild fires rage out of control across the world. How do they start? How can we prevent them? Join Matt Trudeau as he discusses fire safety and the science behind it.
Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on August 1st. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.
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
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 August 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 August 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.
Intro to D&D*
Are you new to Dungeons & Dragons or looking for a group to join? Want to run your own campaign but not sure where to start? Come learn with other adventurers during our Intro to D&D series!
Aug 17 - How to DM a game
Aug 24 - Building your character
Aug 31 - Combat tutorial
Sept 7 - Play a mini campaign
Please register for this all ages program. You can register for just one night or all four.
Registration will begin on July 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.
An introduction to genealogy workshop for North Hills Genealogist Members only. Not open to the public.
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.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 Monday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from September 10 through October 15.
No registration is required for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 Monday afternoon from 1:00 to 1:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from September 10 through October 15.
No registration is required for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Wise Walk.
Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart gets exercise, you lower your blood pressure, and your bones get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. 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 fall weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week.
Registration is required only for week one Aug 21.
Following weeks: 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
Mother Goose Rhyme Time*
Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones
Baby Time: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room
A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way. Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Toddler Time.
No registration necessary.
The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6
Mother Goose Rhyme Time*
Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones
Toddler Time: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room
A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way. Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.
No registration is needed.
The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6
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 reading Polishing the Mirror: How to Live from Your Spiritual Heart by Ram Dass.
No registration is required.
Preschool Storytime!
Children ages 3 to 5 who are able to attend a program on their own can come on down to the library for a 30 minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as Storytime Tots.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24
Storytime Tots*
A "wiggler" program of songs, action rhymes, and stories for parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as preschool storytime but is just a tad shorter.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Preschool Storytime!
Children ages 3 to 5 who are able to attend a program on their own can come on down to the library for a 30 minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as Storytime Tots.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24
Storytime Tots*
A "wiggler" program of songs, action rhymes, and stories for parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as preschool storytime but is just a tad shorter.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, and 24
MASAAN - A Drama/Romance from India (109 min)
The movie contains two parallel stories.
The first story is about a young girl caught in a sexual act and labeled a social outcast. How she and her father deal with the situation of corrupt cops and social stigma constitutes one-half of the soul of the film.
The second story concerns a young man who falls in love with a girl that is of a higher cast. Both stories depict the nervous passion of first love and/or attraction with great effect. When tragedy comes to each of the lovers lives, it is showed with a great degree of deftness.
Lastly, after love and tragedy have occurred comes redemption. As both characters learn from their experience, they find romance again, but with a twist. This film has won 11 awards, including two at Cannes.
It is beautifully shot, acted, and written.
Join us. No reservation is required. Refreshments will be served.
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 August 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.
Music and Movement
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 at 10:30 am every Thursday from September 13 through October 18, 2018.
No registration is necessary for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Doce Taqueria and Flame BBQ
Olé! Sometimes you just need a taco! Or a walking taco! Or nachos! They’re all good at Doce Taqueria! Enjoy beef, chicken, carnitas or vegan options and add a Mexican soda!
Get fired up with the barbecue selections at Flame BBQ! Hearty meats are slow roasted and bursting with
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 we will be working with paint and ink.
Sept. 13 -- paper marbling
Sept. 20 -- screen printing
Sept. 27 -- book sale setup, no meeting
Open to all in Grades 6 to 12. No registration required..
It's Never Too Late: Donna Billings Book Reading & Signing*
Donna Billings, author of Red & Purple Hiking Boots: An Older Woman's Trek to "It's Never Too Late", will be here to talk about her book and share the story of pursuing her passion while remaining faithful to a chronically ill and curmudgeonly older husband. During her presentation, you’ll question your own assumptions and delve into your life passions. Filled with insightful coaching questions and practical exercises, her stories will propel you forward into a life you love!
About the author: Donna Billings has taught as an adjunct faculty member at Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement for a number of years. She is a former president of the Pittsburgh Coaches Association and is also the creator of the School of Leadership’s Professional Coach Certificate Program (PCCP), the only university-based program in Pennsylvania accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Her book Red & Purple Hiking Boots was a finalist in the 2015 TAZ The Authors’ Zone awards ceremony.
Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on August 1st. 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 August 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.
Bring a brown bag lunch, and join us for our monthly book discussion. No matter what type of book you enjoy reading, you'll love talking about our monthly selections with fellow book lovers.
This month's book selection is Killers of the Flower Moon:The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann. During the early 1920s, many members of the Osage Indian Nation were murdered, one by one. This true-crime mystery centers on Mollie Burkhart, an Osage woman who lost several family members as the death tally grew, and Tom White, the former Texas Ranger that J. Edgar Hoover sent to solve the slippery, attention-grabbing case once and for all.
Our October book will be Uncommon Type: Some Stories by Tom Hanks. No registration required.
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 August15. 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.
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.
Join us for the Northland Public Library Foundation Fall Vendor and Crafter Fair Handmade crafts! Clothing! Specialty gifts! Auction! Food trucks! You'll find it all at the Northland Public Library Foundation Fall Vendor and nCrafter Fair. Shop for unique items for yourself or the special people in your life. For more information, 412-366-8100, x104 or email nplfoundation@einetwork.net
When Grandma was a Child: Stories and Photos of Yesteryear*
Join us in a look back at stories and photos of everyday life in rural North Hills, from home life to recreation and even transportation.
Local historian Debby Rabold will share photos and articles from our area's history leading up to the 1950s, and Northland Library Director Amy Steele will show how to access scanned photos from our local history website.
Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on August 1st. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.
Afternoon of Folk and Fun*
Come on out to Knob Hill Park in Marshall Township for activities, music, and community. Join staff from Northland Public Library for crafts and games as local band Rightly Noted entertains throughout the afternoon. Pack your own snacks or check out the delicious food at the Mission Mahi food truck.
Where: Elias Frye Barn, Knob Hill Park
Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on August 1st. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.
Learn all about Rock Gardens from how to build one to how to take of them.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 Monday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from September 10 through October 15.
No registration is required for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 Monday afternoon from 1:00 to 1:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from September 10 through October 15.
No registration is required for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
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.
Bells Across America*
Join The Kushkushkee Trail Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in celebrating Constitution day.
We'll be outside ringing bells and enjoying a flintlock rifle demonstration by the Wildwood Longrifles- 18th century militia reenactors.
Winners of the Constitution Week poster contest will be given their awards, and all poster contest entries will be on display.
All ages welcome!
EE-SIG is a Eastern European Special Interest Group that talks about genealogy. Questions contact Karen Melis at 412-802-5667.
Natasha Garrett Author Talk*
Natasha Garrett, author of Motherlands, will be here to talk about this collection of personal essays that explore various facets of the modern migration experience. She will read excerpts from the book and talk about her personal experience of what it means to “become” American and navigate two cultures.
About the presenter: Natasha Garrett was born and raised in Macedonia. Now living in Pittsburgh, she serves as Director of International Student Services at La Roche College. Her poetry, personal essays and translations have appeared in Transnational Literature, Gravel, Allegro Poetry Magazine, Arts and Letters, and other publications, and she is the editor of “Macedonia 2013: 100 Years After the Treaty of Bucharest.”
Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on August 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 gets exercise, you lower your blood pressure, and your bones get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. 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 fall weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week.
Registration is required only for week one Aug 21.
Following weeks: 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
Mother Goose Rhyme Time*
Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones
Baby Time: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room
A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way. Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Toddler Time.
No registration necessary.
The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6
Mother Goose Rhyme Time*
Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones
Toddler Time: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room
A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way. Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.
No registration is needed.
The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6
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.
An Archivist’s Guide to Genealogical Research at the Heinz History Center
Sierra Green, Archivist at the Detre Library & History Center, will talk about the Heinz History Center’s Detre Library & Archives, which provides free access to over 1,000 archival collections of W. PA. families, businesses, civic groups, organizations, and individuals that can enrich our genealogical research.
No registration required.
Preschool Storytime!
Children ages 3 to 5 who are able to attend a program on their own can come on down to the library for a 30 minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as Storytime Tots.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24
Storytime Tots*
A "wiggler" program of songs, action rhymes, and stories for parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as preschool storytime but is just a tad shorter.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Preschool Storytime!
Children ages 3 to 5 who are able to attend a program on their own can come on down to the library for a 30 minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as Storytime Tots.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24
Storytime Tots*
A "wiggler" program of songs, action rhymes, and stories for parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as preschool storytime but is just a tad shorter.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Traveling the Rhine
This month we’ll take an aerial tour by helicopter down Germany’s Rhine River.
We’ll visit the home of Hansel and Gretel - in the Black Forest.
In Ludwigsburg we’ll see a palace known as the “Versailles of Swabia” along with its Fairy –tale garden.
We’ll aslo visit the Fairy –tale castle of Etzel. As we travel down the Rhine we’ll see many castles and visit many cities such as Stutgartt. Heidelberg, Bonn, Cologne.
So come join us. No reservation required. Refreshments will be served.
Fiction Forge
This is a teen writing group. Teen writers of all experience levels are welcome to join this new fiction-focused group! Come hone your creative craft through critiques, writing exercises, and discussions. You can bring either an existing piece or use one of our provided prompts to get you started.
September 19, October 17, November 28 ,December 19
No registration required.
Launch a rocket with the Heinz History Center!
Blastoff with the History Center on the opening day of “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission!”
Join us for a special air rocket-building workshop and learn more about the story of Apollo 11! We’ll teach you the basics, provide the supplies, and help you build and decorate your very own rockets. Rocket-builders will be invited to join us at the History Center for a special mass blast-off of their air rockets celebrating the opening of the “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” exhibition on the morning of Saturday, September 29, 2018.
This program is for Children in first through fifth grades.
Registration is required for this program begins on September 1st. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123
Music and Movement
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 at 10:30 am every Thursday from September 13 through October 18, 2018.
No registration is necessary for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Pgh Po’Boy and BRGR
Move over New Orleans! Pittsburgh Po’Boy has tastes that make you think you’re on Bourbon Street! Chicken or shrimp po’boys are big and satisfying. You might also find a little gumbo, crawfish grilled cheese, jambalaya or red beans and rice on the menu, too!
BRGR’s Double Yoi burger makes you glad you live near the ‘Burgh! Take a big bite or order up one of the signature, handcrafted burgers like the spicy Fire in the Hole or the braised beef short rib Button Buster.
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 we will be working with paint and ink.
Sept. 20 -- screen printing
Sept. 27 -- book sale setup, no meeting
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, author Frederic Durbin will lead us in a writing workshop.
No registration is required. Bring your own laptop or writing pad.
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This month, our Mystery Lovers Group will be reading The Third Man by Graham Green. When an old friend invites Rollos Martins to Vienna, he jumps at the chance. But when Martins arrives, he finds out his friend has been the victim of an apparent accident and had been the focus of a criminal investigation. Martins is determined to clear his friend's name, and begins an investigation of his own.
For October, the group will read The Glass Key by Dashiell Hammet.
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.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 Monday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from September 10 through October 15.
No registration is required for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 Monday afternoon from 1:00 to 1:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from September 10 through October 15.
No registration is required for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Wise Walk.
Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart gets exercise, you lower your blood pressure, and your bones get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. 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 fall weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week.
Registration is required only for week one Aug 21.
Following weeks: 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
Mother Goose Rhyme Time*
Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones
Baby Time: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room
A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way. Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Toddler Time.
No registration necessary.
The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6
Mother Goose Rhyme Time*
Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones
Toddler Time: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room
A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way. Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.
No registration is needed.
The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6
National Voter Registration Day*
If you're not yet registered to vote, stop by the library on Tuesday, September 25th between 1-4 PM to join the electorate! The League of Women Voters will be at Northland to help interested patrons register to vote. Visit their table on the second floor of the library, which will be located across from the Reference Desk.
If you have a valid Pennsylvania ID or Driver's License, please bring that with you.
Music and Movement
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 at 10:30 am every Thursday from September 13 through October 18, 2018.
No registration is necessary for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Pittsburgh Pierogi and Nakama
Hometown favorite Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck has traditional pierogi like potato and cheese, cabbage, beef and sauerkraut, plus mouth-watering Old Country items including stuffed cabbage and haluski!
Nakama is serving up traditional Japanese hibachi plus sushi rolls, hand-rolled egg rolls, noodle dishes, fried rice and more. Add on fried Brussels sprouts or incomparable coconut shrimp to kick up the flavor.
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.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 Monday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from September 10 through October 15.
No registration is required for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 Monday afternoon from 1:00 to 1:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from September 10 through October 15.
No registration is required for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Wise Walk.
Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart gets exercise, you lower your blood pressure, and your bones get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. 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 fall weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week.
Registration is required only for week one Aug 21.
Following weeks: 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
Mother Goose Rhyme Time*
Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones
Baby Time: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room
A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way. Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Toddler Time.
No registration necessary.
The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6
Mother Goose Rhyme Time*
Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones
Toddler Time: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room
A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way. Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.
No registration is needed.
The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6
Ready for your next Mission?
If you are in Third, Fourth or Fifth Grade, and you like to solve problems, find out how things work, and create things from your imagination, sign up for some engineering fun. The hour long adventure begins at 4:30. Sign up to get in on the next Mission.
Registration is required for this program begins on September 15th. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Shields & Boris will hold this free informational estate planning seminar.
Questions or reservations contact Tara DeHarpart at 1-866-523-1625
This month's title is I Was Told to Come Alone: My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad by Souad Mekhennet
November: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
Preschool Storytime!
Children ages 3 to 5 who are able to attend a program on their own can come on down to the library for a 30 minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as Storytime Tots.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24
Storytime Tots*
A "wiggler" program of songs, action rhymes, and stories for parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as preschool storytime but is just a tad shorter.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Preschool Storytime!
Children ages 3 to 5 who are able to attend a program on their own can come on down to the library for a 30 minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as Storytime Tots.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24
Storytime Tots*
A "wiggler" program of songs, action rhymes, and stories for parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as preschool storytime but is just a tad shorter.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Music and Movement
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 at 10:30 am every Thursday from September 13 through October 18, 2018.
No registration is necessary for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
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.
Ask an Organizer*
Have you resolved to Get Organized? Ask the Experts! NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) Pittsburgh is here for you!
A panel of local Professional Organizers will be here to answer all of your organizing questions about home, office, family, paper, downsizing, or holidays. You will learn every day, valuable tips to use for a lifetime of order!
Registration is required for this adult program and will begin on August 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.
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
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 Monday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from September 10 through October 15.
No registration is required for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 Monday afternoon from 1:00 to 1:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from September 10 through October 15.
No registration is required for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Wise Walk.
Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart gets exercise, you lower your blood pressure, and your bones get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. 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 fall weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week.
Registration is required only for week one Aug 21.
Following weeks: 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
Mother Goose Rhyme Time*
Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones
Baby Time: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room
A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way. Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Toddler Time.
No registration necessary.
The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6
Mother Goose Rhyme Time*
Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones
Toddler Time: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room
A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way. Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.
No registration is needed.
The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6
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.
Preschool Storytime!
Children ages 3 to 5 who are able to attend a program on their own can come on down to the library for a 30 minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as Storytime Tots.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24
Storytime Tots*
A "wiggler" program of songs, action rhymes, and stories for parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as preschool storytime but is just a tad shorter.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Preschool Storytime!
Children ages 3 to 5 who are able to attend a program on their own can come on down to the library for a 30 minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as Storytime Tots.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24
Storytime Tots*
A "wiggler" program of songs, action rhymes, and stories for parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as preschool storytime but is just a tad shorter.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, and 24
No reservation is required. Refreshments will be served.
Music and Movement
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 at 10:30 am every Thursday from September 13 through October 18, 2018.
No registration is necessary for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
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.
Spooky Storytelling Workshop*
Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to a three-week workshop to learn how to tell and extra-special spooky story! Each week will build upon the last and it is recommended that kids attend all three sessions.
October 12 - Week one: choose your story
October 19 - Week two: personalize your story
October 26 - Week three: read your story -- and bring your family to listen!
No registration 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.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 Monday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from September 10 through October 15.
No registration is required for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Discuss helath benefits for upcoming year.
For questions contact NaTashya Wright at nawright@aetna.com
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 Monday afternoon from 1:00 to 1:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math. The fun runs from September 10 through October 15.
No registration is required for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
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 gets exercise, you lower your blood pressure, and your bones get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. 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 fall weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week.
Registration is required only for week one Aug 21.
Following weeks: 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
Mother Goose Rhyme Time*
Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones
Baby Time: 9:30 in the Playful Parenting Room
A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way. Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions for Toddler Time.
No registration necessary.
The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6
Mother Goose Rhyme Time*
Tickles, Bounces and Library Fun for little ones
Toddler Time: 10:30 under the tree in the Children's room
A program for babies and toddlers with a grown-up that introduces early literacy skills in a playful way. Please note that the 9:30 sessions are for babies not yet walking. If you have both a baby and a toddler, plan to bring them both to the 10:30 sessions.
No registration is needed.
The program will be Mondays June 4 - August 6
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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Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802
CSI (Children Science Investigators).
Children in First and Second Grade will explore their world through hands-on investigation.
The hour long adventure begins at 4:30. Sign up to get in on CSI.
Registration is required for this program begins on September 15th. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
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.
Preschool Storytime!
Children ages 3 to 5 who are able to attend a program on their own can come on down to the library for a 30 minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as Storytime Tots.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24
Storytime Tots*
A "wiggler" program of songs, action rhymes, and stories for parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as preschool storytime but is just a tad shorter.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Preschool Storytime!
Children ages 3 to 5 who are able to attend a program on their own can come on down to the library for a 30 minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as Storytime Tots.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24
Storytime Tots*
A "wiggler" program of songs, action rhymes, and stories for parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as preschool storytime but is just a tad shorter.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, and 24
So come join us. No reservation required. Refreshments will be served.
Fiction Forge
This is a teen writing group. Teen writers of all experience levels are welcome to join this new fiction-focused group! Come hone your creative craft through critiques, writing exercises, and discussions. You can bring either an existing piece or use one of our provided prompts to get you started.
September 19, October 17, November 28 ,December 19
No registration required.
Music and Movement
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 at 10:30 am every Thursday from September 13 through October 18, 2018.
No registration is necessary for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802
Nakama and Jim's Smokin' Que
The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.
Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.
Come Write In*
Working on a novel or just enjoy writing for fun? Want to spend a couple of hours focusing your craft and working alongside fellow writers? Come write in with us every third Thursday at Northland! This month, we'll work together on some word sprints and writing prompts to get our creativity kick started for the new year!
No registration is required. Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring your own laptop or writing pad.
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For October, the group will read The Glass Key by Dashiell Hammet.
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.
Spooky Storytelling Workshop*
Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to a three-week workshop to learn how to tell and extra-special spooky story! Each week will build upon the last and it is recommended that kids attend all three sessions.
October 12 - Week one: choose your story
October 19 - Week two: personalize your story
October 26 - Week three: read your story -- and bring your family to listen!
No registration required.
"Your Kid Has a Device – How Do You Keep Them Safe?”
Join us for the fall session of Digital Boot Camp for parents as we examine how to keep children safe while using mobile and electronic devices. This program will include two presentations from local experts, as well as breakout presentations from North Allegheny and North Hills school districts. During these breakout sessions, a representative from the school districts will be available to answer questions and discuss how the schools are addressing digital safety issues.
Educating parents of students with devices on best practices for digital citizenship. Parents of students of all ages are welcome to attend.
Schedule:
9:00-9:05 - Welcome and Introductions
9:05-10:00 - Presentation #1 (45 Min + 15 Min Q&A)
10:00-11:00 - Presentation #2 (45 Min + 15 Min Q&A)
11:00-11:15 - Refreshment Break
11:15-11:45 – Presentations and Comments from the School Districts
Next session will be held on April 6, 2019 - “What Parents Need to Know About Social Media and Digital Etiquette”
Attendees will have a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card as a door prize.
Please register for this program at the Adult Reference Desk, online, or by calling 412-366-8100 x 113.
Have you wished for a place to play chess on a regular basis, pick up some tips and techniques along the way, and enjoy the company of others who love the game? Northland Library has the space and time for you! Every third Saturday of each month, join a group of adults who enjoy the strategy and tactics of the game. Whether you’re a novice or advanced player, you’ll find like-minded people who think of chess as a lifelong adventure.
No registration required.
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.
Wise Walk.
Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart gets exercise, you lower your blood pressure, and your bones get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. 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 fall weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week.
Registration is required only for week one Aug 21.
Following weeks: 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802
Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting.
Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle.
No registration is required for this program.
Preschool Storytime!
Children ages 3 to 5 who are able to attend a program on their own can come on down to the library for a 30 minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as Storytime Tots.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24
Storytime Tots*
A "wiggler" program of songs, action rhymes, and stories for parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as preschool storytime but is just a tad shorter.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Preschool Storytime!
Children ages 3 to 5 who are able to attend a program on their own can come on down to the library for a 30 minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as Storytime Tots.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24
Storytime Tots*
A "wiggler" program of songs, action rhymes, and stories for parents, toddlers, and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as preschool storytime but is just a tad shorter.
No registration required, however storytimes will be limited to the maximum safe capacity of the meeting rooms. Parents and caregivers will need to stop at the CATS Reference desk the morning of storytime to obtain a ticket. Once tickets are gone, the storytime is full and no one else can be admitted.
September 12 and 19 October 3, 10, 17, and 24
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.
Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802
La Leche League’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. The group will meet on the fourth Friday of each month.
Questions please contact lalechekim@gmail.com
Spooky Storytelling Workshop*
Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to a three-week workshop to learn how to tell and extra-special spooky story! Each week will build upon the last and it is recommended that kids attend all three sessions.
October 12 - Week one: choose your story
October 19 - Week two: personalize your story
October 26 - Week three: read your story -- and bring your family to listen!
No registration required.
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.
Discuss helath benefits for upcoming year.
For questions contact NaTashya Wright at nawright@aetna.com
Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802
This is an hour long session about considerations and tips for planning your social security strategy.
For reservations please contact Leonard Advisory Group at 412-998-7526.
Shields & Boris will hold this free informational estate planning seminar.
Questions or reservations contact Tara DeHarpart at 1-866-523-1625
BRGR and Bado’s Pizza
November 15 wii be (Flame BBQ and Bulldawgs)
The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.
Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.
Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 November 5 through December 10.
No registration is required for this program.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 from 1:00 to 1:45 or Tuesday afternoon for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from November 5 through December 10.
No registration is required for this program.
Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802
Ready for your next Mission?
If you are in Third, Fourth or Fifth Grade, and you like to solve problems, find out how things work, and create things from your imagination, sign up for some engineering fun. The hour long adventure begins at 4:30. Sign up to get in on the next Mission.
Registration is required for this program begins on October 15th. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
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 title is: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
December: The Unwomanly Face of War: An Oral History of Women in World War II by Svetlana Alexievich
No registration required.
Music and Movement
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 at 10:30 am every Thursday from November 7 through December 13, 2018.
No registration is necessary for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802
This month's selection will be: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Bring a brown bag lunch, and we'll provide the beverages. If you like reading and sharing your opinions and comments on books with others in an informal setting, you’ll enjoy our monthly book discussion group where we always have some lively conversations.
No registration required.
Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other.
No reservation is required.
After Hours Board Gaming:
Is an ongoing event Second Friday of each monthi in the Adult Non-fiction area of the Library
Grab your favorite gaming buddies and join us for an after-hours gaming night at Northland! We will have a selection of board games you can try out or bring along your favorite to share with others.
Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.
No registration required.
An introduction to genealogy workshop for North Hills Genealogist Members only. Not open to the public.
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.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 November 5 through December 10.
No registration is required for this program.
Discuss helath benefits for upcoming year.
For questions contact NaTashya Wright at nawright@aetna.com
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 1:00 to 1:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from November 5 through December 10.
No registration is required for this program.
Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802
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
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 at 10:30 am every Thursday from November 7 through December 13, 2018.
No registration is necessary for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Flame BBQ
The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.
Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.
Come Write In*
Working on a novel or just enjoy writing for fun? Want to spend a couple of hours focusing your craft and working alongside fellow writers? Come write in with us every third Thursday at Northland! This month, we'll work together on some word sprints and writing prompts to get our creativity kick started for the new year!
No registration is required. Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring your own laptop or writing pad.
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If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, join us each month.
No registration is required.
Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting. Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle.
No registration is required for this program.
Genealogy Lock-in*
Back again by popular demand! Northland Library and the North Hills Genealogists are teaming up for another After Hours Genealogy Lock-In on Friday, April 27 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. This evening of hands-on research requires general computer skills as you will search for your ancestors using online databases, including Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest Online, and more. Research volunteers will be on hand to help.
Participants should bring a flash drive to save copies of documents and information you may find.
Advance registration is required due to limited space and begins on October 15th. You may sign up online on the library website or by calling the adult services reference desk at 412-366-8100, extension 113.
Have you wished for a place to play chess on a regular basis, pick up some tips and techniques along the way, and enjoy the company of others who love the game? Northland Library has the space and time for you! Every third Saturday of each month, join a group of adults who enjoy the strategy and tactics of the game. Whether you’re a novice or advanced player, you’ll find like-minded people who think of chess as a lifelong adventure.
No registration required.
Business Meeting
Learn all about Rock Gardens from how to build one to how to take of them.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 November 5 through December 10.
No registration is required for this program.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 1:00-1:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from November 5 through December 10.
No registration is required for this program.
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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CSI (Children Science Investigators).
Children in First and Second Grade will explore their world through hands-on investigation.
The hour long adventure begins at 4:30. Sign up to get in on CSI.
Registration is required for this program begins on October 15th. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Inkblots: a middle school writing group (grades 6-8)*
We will meet the third Tuesday of every month
A monthly meet-up for young writers! Each month writers will receive a prompt to write for the following meet-up. This supportive, encouraging group will offer critiques, suggestions, and praise as we share our writing.
No registration required.
No registration required for this program.
So come join us. No reservation required. Refreshments will be served.
La Leche League’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. The group will meet on the fourth Friday of each month.
Questions please contact lalechekim@gmail.com
If you are someone who enjoys reading and discussing books of historical significance that have influenced and shaped the economic, political, and cultural development of the United States, then you should join this discussion group! Meetings take place on the fourth Saturday of each month in the Board Room
No registration required.
Three Rivers Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America meeting. New members welcome.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 November 5 through December 10.
No registration is required for this program.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 1:00-1:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from November 5 through December 10.
No registration is required for this program.
Registration is required for this adult program and begins on October 15th. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.
Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802
Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter, or an expert addicted to the craft--you're welcome to join the fun. At Northland Knitters we trade ideas and techniques, learn from each other, and enjoy conversing while doing one of our favorite things...knitting.
Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle.
No registration is required for this program.
Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Any topic if acceptable. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share opinions, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other.
No reservation is required.
Fiction Forge
This is a teen writing group. Teen writers of all experience levels are welcome to join this new fiction-focused group! Come hone your creative craft through critiques, writing exercises, and discussions. You can bring either an existing piece or use one of our provided prompts to get you started.
September 19, October 17, November 28 ,December 19
No registration required.
Music and Movement
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 at 10:30 am every Thursday from November 7 through December 13, 2018.
No registration is necessary for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 November 5 through December 10.
No registration is required for this program.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 1:00-1:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from November 5 through December 10.
No registration is required for this program.
Understanding Medicare and UPMC for Life options. For reservations please contact 1-866-517-2802
Ready for your next Mission?
If you are in Third, Fourth or Fifth Grade, and you like to solve problems, find out how things work, and create things from your imagination, sign up for some engineering fun. The hour long adventure begins at 4:30. Sign up to get in on the next Mission.
Registration is required for this program begins on November 15th. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
This month's selection is: The Unwomanly Face of War: An Oral History of Women in World War II by Svetlana Alexievich
January: Smoketown: The Untold Story of the Other Great Black Renaissance by Mark Whitaker
No registration required.
Learn all about Rock Gardens from how to build one to how to take of them.
Music and Movement
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 at 10:30 am every Thursday from November 7 through December 13, 2018.
No registration is necessary for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
Pittsburgh Pierogi and Pgh Crepes
December 20 will be (Pittsburgh Pierogi and Revival Chili)
The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.
Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.
Investment club meeting. This is the regular club meeting. Visitors are always welcome.
Inklings: Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Writers and illustrators with an interest in children's literature gather to hone their skills through discussion and constructive critique.
No registration necessary.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 November 5 through December 10.
No registration is required for this program.
STEM Storytime is moving to back to Mondays!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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 1:00-1:45 for stories, songs, experiments, and activities related to Science Technology Engineering and Math.
The fun runs from November 5 through December 10.
No registration is required for this program.
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
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 at 10:30 am every Thursday from November 7 through December 13, 2018.
No registration is necessary for this program.
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
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.
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 November 1st. You may register online, in person at the Adult Reference Desk or by calling 412-366-8100 ext. 113.
.
CSI (Children Science Investigators).
Children in First and Second Grade will explore their world through hands-on investigation.
The hour long adventure begins at 4:30. Sign up to get in on CSI.
Registration is required for this program begins on November 15th. You may register online, in person at the children and teen service desk, or by calling 412-366-8100 ext.123
Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social
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.
Fiction Forge
This is a teen writing group. Teen writers of all experience levels are welcome to join this new fiction-focused group! Come hone your creative craft through critiques, writing exercises, and discussions. You can bring either an existing piece or use one of our provided prompts to get you started.
September 19, October 17, November 28 ,December 19
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.
Pittsburgh Pierogi and Revival Chili
The food trucks are located in the upper parking lot. They accept cash and all major credit cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. For more information, call the library at 412-366-8100 or check our Facebook and Twitter pages. The event benefits Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Subscribe for email alerts providing up-to-date information.
Mark your calendars for TT@N the first and third Thursday of every month.
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.
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.
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
“What Parents Need to Know About Social Media and Digital Etiquette”
Join us for the spring session of Digital Boot Camp for parents as we explore the social media platforms that students favor, as well as what to look out for with their use. We will also discuss digital etiquette and how your digital footprint can impact your life. This program will include two presentations from local experts, as well as breakout presentations from North Allegheny and North Hills school districts. During these breakout sessions, the school districts will be available to answer questions and discuss how the schools are addressing social media and digital etiquette issues.
Educating parents of students with devices on best practices for digital citizenship. Parents of students of all ages are welcome to attend.
Schedule:
9:00-9:05 - Welcome and Introductions
9:05-10:00 - Presentation #1 (45 Min + 15 Min Q&A)
10:00-11:00 - Presentation #2 (45 Min + 15 Min Q&A)
11:00-11:15 - Refreshment Break
11:15-11:45 – Presentations and Comments from the School Districts
Attendees will have a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card as a door prize.
Please register for this program at the Adult Reference Desk, online, or by calling 412-366-8100 x 113.
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