Calendar of Events

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy crafts on Monday afternoons, beginning at 2:00 PM. This is a drop-in program and will last until supplies run out.

Hey teens! Join us at the Pine Center located in Pine-Richland High School, for the beginning of each week for Maker Mondays. Librarians and volunteers will be present to help create projects related to arts, crafts, electronics, sewing, and more!

On December 17: Origami Gift Box

Make a small origami box out of craft paper.

Zumba is a strong cardio and muscular workout, incorporating dances such as merengue, salsa, hip hop, and belly dancing. Classes will be held on Mondays, November 5-December 17. A fee of $35 is charged for the series if paid in advance prior to the first class, or you can pay as you go at $7 per class. The fee must be paid at the time of registration. 

Come and enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We'll share songs, finger plays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This program is intended for babies ages 0-18 months old (siblings welcome!) and will be held on Tuesdays, November 6-December 18, excluding Tuesday, November 20 due to Thanksgiving. Registration is required.

Is your kid wearing you out? Burn off some of that energy, and help keep yourself in shape at the same time! A series of six classes will be held on Tuesdays, November 6-December 18, excluding Tuesday, November 20 due to Thanksgiving. Registration is required.

Crafters of all kinds are invited to join us for Crafternoons. Whether you are a knitter, crocheter, cross-stitcher, card maker or scrapbooker, we encourage you to share your projects and skills with others of similar interests. We will be meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. This program is intended for adults, and registration is required.

Get help with technology! In a one-on-one 30 minute session, we can focus on the skills you need. Topics include: computer and internet basics, setting up an email, downloading books for your e-reader, using a tablet, downloading and using apps, using the library's online catalog, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Registration is required, in person or by telephone. Please include the specific topics you need assistance with during registration.

What is the Makerspace and what will it offer? Our goal is to engage our community in an interactive way. Open Monday through Thursday, 2:30-5:30 PM, at Northern Tier Library's Pine Center located in Pine-Richland High School, the Makerspace will encourage users to do arts, crafts, woodworking, sewing, and other projects. This space was made possible thanks to contributions by the Mae Dreier Memorial Fund and the Sprout Fund.

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Wednesdays, November 7-December 19, excluding Wednesday, November 21 due to Thanksgiving break. Registration is required.

A storytime for our graduating toddlers. Longer stories, exciting new ryhmes and songs, but still all the fun! A series of six classes will be held on Wednesdays, November 7-December 19, excluding Wednesday, November 21 due to Thanksgiving break. For families with preschoolers ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old. Registration is required.

What is the Makerspace and what will it offer? Our goal is to engage our community in an interactive way. Open Monday through Thursday, 2:30-5:30 PM, at Northern Tier Library's Pine Center located in Pine-Richland High School, the Makerspace will encourage users to do arts, crafts, woodworking, sewing, and other projects. This space was made possible thanks to contributions by the Mae Dreier Memorial Fund and the Sprout Fund.

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Thursdays, November 8-December 20, excluding Thursday, November 22 due to Thanksgiving break. Registration is required.

What is the Makerspace and what will it offer? Our goal is to engage our community in an interactive way. Open Monday through Thursday, 2:30-5:30 PM, at Northern Tier Library's Pine Center located in Pine-Richland High School, the Makerspace will encourage users to do arts, crafts, woodworking, sewing, and other projects. This space was made possible thanks to contributions by the Mae Dreier Memorial Fund and the Sprout Fund.

Get help with technology! In a one-on-one 30 minute session, we can focus on the skills you need. Topics include: computer and internet basics, setting up an email, downloading books for your e-reader, using a tablet, downloading and using apps, using the library's online catalog, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Registration is required, in person or by telephone. Please include the specific topics you need assistance with during registration.

Do you knit, crochet, or craft in any way? If not, would you like to learn? Beginners are invited to come and learn; experienced crafters are invited to bring a project to work on. Everyone is encouraged to bring their latest read to talk about.

Join us to celebrate New Year's Eve in style! We'll have a kid friendly Dance Party with our very own New Year's countdown. The fun starts at 1:30 pm and our "midnight" will be at 3:00 pm. There will be crafts, games, balloons, bubbles and lots of dancing. Registration is required.

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy crafts on Monday afternoons, beginning at 2:00 PM. This is a drop-in program and will last until supplies run out.

Hey teens! Join us at the Pine Center located in Pine-Richland High School, for the beginning of each week for Maker Mondays. Librarians and volunteers will be present to help create projects related to arts, crafts, electronics, sewing, and more!

On January 7: Earbud Holder

Need a place to store your earbuds? Sew a pouch out of fabric or felt!

Zumba is a strong cardio and muscular workout, incorporating dances such as merengue, salsa, hip hop, and belly dancing. Classes will be held on Mondays, January 7-February 25. A fee of $40 is charged for the series if paid in advance prior to the first class, or you can pay as you go at $7 per class. The fee must be paid at the time of registration. 

The Friends of the Northern Tier Library will meet on the first Tuesday every other month. The Friends sponsor our annual Used Book Sale and many other programs in support of the library. New members are always welcome!

Come and enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We'll share songs, finger plays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This program is intended for babies ages 0-18 months old (siblings welcome!) and will be held on Tuesdays, January 8-February 12. Registration is required.

Is your kid wearing you out? Burn off some of that energy, and help keep yourself in shape at the same time! Try some yoga, obstacles jumping and light jogging. A series of six classes will be held on Tuesdays, January 8-February 12. Registration is required.

Crafters of all kinds are invited to join us for Crafternoons! Whether you are a knitter, crocheter, cross-stitcher, card maker or scrapbooker, we encourage you to share your projects and skills with others of similar interests. We will be meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. This program is intended for adults, and registration is required.

"Polar Opposites"

It's cold at either end of the Earth, but that doesn't bother the animals like polar bears and penguins that make these poles their homes. Come see what makes these and other cold-loving critters special! Join Tony Palermo to find out more at Nature-ology! This program is for children of all ages. Registration is required.

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13. Registration is required.

A storytime for our graduating toddlers. Longer stories, exciting new ryhmes and songs, but still all the fun! A series of six classes will be held on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13. For families with preschoolers ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old. Registration is required.

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Thursdays, January 10-February 14. Registration is required.

If someone could tell you the date of your own death, would you want to know?

In The Immortalists, Chloe Benjamin tells the story of the four Gold children. On a whim, the adolescents visit a psychic to learn their fortunes. This information, possibly incorrect, shapes the choices and destinies of these four siblings for the next fifty years. Join us for a discussion of The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin.

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy crafts on Monday afternoons, beginning at 2:00 PM. This is a drop-in program and will last until supplies run out.

Hey teens! Join us at the Pine Center located in Pine-Richland High School, for the beginning of each week for Maker Mondays. Librarians and volunteers will be present to help create projects related to arts, crafts, electronics, sewing, and more!

On January 14: Loom Weaving

Learn how to weave using one of our looms (or make your own)!

Zumba is a strong cardio and muscular workout, incorporating dances such as merengue, salsa, hip hop, and belly dancing. Classes will be held on Mondays, January 7-February 25. A fee of $40 is charged for the series if paid in advance prior to the first class, or you can pay as you go at $7 per class. The fee must be paid at the time of registration. 

Come and enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We'll share songs, finger plays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This program is intended for babies ages 0-18 months old (siblings welcome!) and will be held on Tuesdays, January 8-February 12. Registration is required.

Is your kid wearing you out? Burn off some of that energy, and help keep yourself in shape at the same time! Try some yoga, obstacles jumping and light jogging. A series of six classes will be held on Tuesdays, January 8-February 12. Registration is required.

Theater games are for anyone looking to improve confidence, gain focus, and add positivity to their daily life. While having fun and making new friends, children will improve their listening skills, collaborate with peers, and spark their imaginations. Sheri Ward leads this one-hour workshop helping children learn to unlock their inner creativity in a fun and supportive place.

Kids ages 6-12 years are invited to this free workshop. No experience is needed, but registration is required. 

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13. Registration is required.

A storytime for our graduating toddlers. Longer stories, exciting new ryhmes and songs, but still all the fun! A series of six classes will be held on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13. For families with preschoolers ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old. Registration is required.

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Thursdays, January 10-February 14. Registration is required.

Begin 2019 by focusing on your financial fitness! This is a topic many people struggle with, but the answers are not easy to find. Join team members from Wexford WesBanco and learn about the basics on credit and lending, including:

• The different types of lending products and services
• The importance of using credit wisely
• Credit scoring factors
• How to achieve credit protection
• Credit counseling

Take the first step toward financial fitness and register at 724-909-7917 or 724-449-2665

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy crafts on Monday afternoons, beginning at 2:00 PM. This is a drop-in program and will last until supplies run out.

Zumba is a strong cardio and muscular workout, incorporating dances such as merengue, salsa, hip hop, and belly dancing. Classes will be held on Mondays, January 7-February 25. A fee of $40 is charged for the series if paid in advance prior to the first class, or you can pay as you go at $7 per class. The fee must be paid at the time of registration. 

Come and enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We'll share songs, finger plays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This program is intended for babies ages 0-18 months old (siblings welcome!) and will be held on Tuesdays, January 8-February 12. Registration is required.

Is your kid wearing you out? Burn off some of that energy, and help keep yourself in shape at the same time! Try some yoga, obstacles jumping and light jogging. A series of six classes will be held on Tuesdays, January 8-February 12. Registration is required.

Crafters of all kinds are invited to join us for Crafternoons! Whether you are a knitter, crocheter, cross-stitcher, card maker or scrapbooker, we encourage you to share your projects and skills with others of similar interests. We will be meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. This program is intended for adults, and registration is required.

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13. Registration is required.

A storytime for our graduating toddlers. Longer stories, exciting new ryhmes and songs, but still all the fun! A series of six classes will be held on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13. For families with preschoolers ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old. Registration is required.

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Thursdays, January 10-February 14. Registration is required.

If you're the parent of a high school student looking towards college, join us on Saturday, January 26 at 9:30 AM for an informal seminar discussing:

• Why college will cost families 50% more than they think it will.
• How to help students decide where to apply.
• What the colleges really want to see in your student's application.
• Why you should beware of the Financial Advisors who call themselves "college planners."
• How to maximize your potential to receive scholarships.
• How to attend a private school for less than a public one.
• Why procrastination can cost a family thousands of dollars.
• How to get scholarships, even if your family makes good money.
• Should my student take the SAT or ACT? What's the difference?

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy crafts on Monday afternoons, beginning at 2:00 PM. This is a drop-in program and will last until supplies run out.

Hey teens! Join us at the Pine Center located in Pine-Richland High School, for the beginning of each week for Maker Mondays. Librarians and volunteers will be present to help create projects related to arts, crafts, electronics, sewing, and more!

On January 28: Cross-stitch

Practice your stitching skills with cross-stitch!

Zumba is a strong cardio and muscular workout, incorporating dances such as merengue, salsa, hip hop, and belly dancing. Classes will be held on Mondays, January 7-February 25. A fee of $40 is charged for the series if paid in advance prior to the first class, or you can pay as you go at $7 per class. The fee must be paid at the time of registration. 

Come and enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We'll share songs, finger plays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This program is intended for babies ages 0-18 months old (siblings welcome!) and will be held on Tuesdays, January 8-February 12. Registration is required.

Is your kid wearing you out? Burn off some of that energy, and help keep yourself in shape at the same time! Try some yoga, obstacles jumping and light jogging. A series of six classes will be held on Tuesdays, January 8-February 12. Registration is required.

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13. Registration is required.

A storytime for our graduating toddlers. Longer stories, exciting new ryhmes and songs, but still all the fun! A series of six classes will be held on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13. For families with preschoolers ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old. Registration is required.

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Thursdays, January 10-February 14. Registration is required.

Based on the hit show Hoarders on A&E, this presentation takes a deeper look into hoarding. Any person who is unwilling to discard items - even trash - might be a hoarder. When the basic functions of a home like the kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms can no longer be used for their intended purpose, help might be needed.

Join Steri-Clean for a discussion of the psychology behind hoarding, and learn how individuals can reclaim a normal, clutter-free life. The presentation will also discuss biohazards, and their safe removal. There is no charge for this program, but registration is required.

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy crafts on Monday afternoons, beginning at 2:00 PM. This is a drop-in program and will last until supplies run out.

Zumba is a strong cardio and muscular workout, incorporating dances such as merengue, salsa, hip hop, and belly dancing. Classes will be held on Mondays, January 7-February 25. A fee of $40 is charged for the series if paid in advance prior to the first class, or you can pay as you go at $7 per class. The fee must be paid at the time of registration. 

Come and enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We'll share songs, finger plays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This program is intended for babies ages 0-18 months old (siblings welcome!) and will be held on Tuesdays, January 8-February 12. Registration is required.

Is your kid wearing you out? Burn off some of that energy, and help keep yourself in shape at the same time! Try some yoga, obstacles jumping and light jogging. A series of six classes will be held on Tuesdays, January 8-February 12. Registration is required.

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13. Registration is required.

A storytime for our graduating toddlers. Longer stories, exciting new ryhmes and songs, but still all the fun! A series of six classes will be held on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13. For families with preschoolers ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old. Registration is required.

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Thursdays, January 10-February 14. Registration is required.

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy crafts on Monday afternoons, beginning at 2:00 PM. This is a drop-in program and will last until supplies run out.

Zumba is a strong cardio and muscular workout, incorporating dances such as merengue, salsa, hip hop, and belly dancing. Classes will be held on Mondays, January 7-February 25. A fee of $40 is charged for the series if paid in advance prior to the first class, or you can pay as you go at $7 per class. The fee must be paid at the time of registration. 

Come and enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We'll share songs, finger plays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This program is intended for babies ages 0-18 months old (siblings welcome!) and will be held on Tuesdays, January 8-February 12. Registration is required.

Is your kid wearing you out? Burn off some of that energy, and help keep yourself in shape at the same time! Try some yoga, obstacles jumping and light jogging. A series of six classes will be held on Tuesdays, January 8-February 12. Registration is required.

"Amphibians"

Not content with a watery living room, these creatures swapped their gills for lungs and a life in a New World of air. Come and learn about how they did it, and where they live today with Tony Palermo. This program is for children of all ages. Registration is required.

Happy New Year, Happy New You! Healthier choices can be delicious! Join Northern Tier Library and Chef Carol Nardello for a new series of cooking classes!

Tuesday, February 12: Valentine's Day Celebration

• Beef Bourguignon
• Deluxe Mashed Potatoes
• Spinach Salad with Strawberries
• Molten Chocolate Lave Cake

Tuesday, March 12: Mediterranean Feast

• Braised Chicken with Lemon and Fennel
• Lite Linguini and Herbed Butter
• Chop-Chop Salad
• Lemon-Olive Oil Cake

Tuesday, April 16: Springtime Celebration

• Asparagus, Scallion, and Chevre Tart
• Roasted Roma Tomato Tart
• Black Olive Garlic Bread
• Springtime Very-Berry Salad
• Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

Chef Carol Nardello has worked in restaurants, owned a catering business, collaborated on three cookbooks, and taught at three cooking schools. Most recently, while living in Hawaii, she worked as a Chef Instructor at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific. She and her husband now live in Wexford.

Classes are $40 each, but if you register and pay for all three classes before Friday, February 1, the cost for the series is only $100. There will be a limit of 20 attendees, so advance registration and payment is required. No refunds can be issued for this program if a patron does not attend after submitting payment. 

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13. Registration is required.

A storytime for our graduating toddlers. Longer stories, exciting new ryhmes and songs, but still all the fun! A series of six classes will be held on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13. For families with preschoolers ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old. Registration is required.

Theater games are for anyone looking to improve confidence, gain focus, and add positivity to their daily life. While having fun and making new friends, children will improve their listening skills, collaborate with peers, and spark their imaginations. Sheri Ward leads this one-hour workshop helping children learn to unlock their inner creativity in a fun and supportive place.

Kids ages 6-12 years are invited to this free workshop. No experience is needed, but registration is required. 

Be prepared to move, dance, run around, and share stories and songs! For toddlers (18 months to 3 1/2 years old) and their parents - siblings are welcome too! A six week session will be held on Thursdays, January 10-February 14. Registration is required.

Zumba is a strong cardio and muscular workout, incorporating dances such as merengue, salsa, hip hop, and belly dancing. Classes will be held on Mondays, January 7-February 25. A fee of $40 is charged for the series if paid in advance prior to the first class, or you can pay as you go at $7 per class. The fee must be paid at the time of registration. 

Everyone is invited to explore making and discover tinkering through different techniques, crafts and activities. We will provide a collection of materials and some basic projects to make! This program is for children ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

Zumba is a strong cardio and muscular workout, incorporating dances such as merengue, salsa, hip hop, and belly dancing. Classes will be held on Mondays, January 7-February 25. A fee of $40 is charged for the series if paid in advance prior to the first class, or you can pay as you go at $7 per class. The fee must be paid at the time of registration. 

The Friends of the Northern Tier Library will meet on the first Tuesday every other month. The Friends sponsor our annual Used Book Sale and many other programs in support of the library. New members are always welcome!

Join us for the 46th Annual Library Chess Tournament. Competition will be held on two levels: the Junior Division for grades K-4, and the Senior Division for grades 5-8. The winners in each division will represent the library in the 
Allegheny County Chess Tournament held in late March. Registration is free. Please stop by the library anytime before the event to fill out a registration card or call us at 724-449-2665 to complete one over the phone.

Happy New Year, Happy New You! Healthier choices can be delicious! Join Northern Tier Library and Chef Carol Nardello for a new series of cooking classes!

Tuesday, March 12: Mediterranean Feast

• Braised Chicken with Lemon and Fennel
• Lite Linguini and Herbed Butter
• Chop-Chop Salad
• Lemon-Olive Oil Cake

Tuesday, April 16: Springtime Celebration

• Asparagus, Scallion, and Chevre Tart
• Roasted Roma Tomato Tart
• Black Olive Garlic Bread
• Springtime Very-Berry Salad
• Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

Chef Carol Nardello has worked in restaurants, owned a catering business, collaborated on three cookbooks, and taught at three cooking schools. Most recently, while living in Hawaii, she worked as a Chef Instructor at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific. She and her husband now live in Wexford.

Classes are $40 each, but if you register and pay for all three classes before Friday, February 1, the cost for the series is only $100. There will be a limit of 20 attendees, so advance registration and payment is required. No refunds can be issued for this program if a patron does not attend after submitting payment. 

Everyone is invited to explore making and discover tinkering through different techniques, crafts and activities. We will provide a collection of materials and some basic projects to make! This program is for children ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

Happy New Year, Happy New You! Healthier choices can be delicious! Join Northern Tier Library and Chef Carol Nardello for a new series of cooking classes!

Tuesday, April 16: Springtime Celebration

• Asparagus, Scallion, and Chevre Tart
• Roasted Roma Tomato Tart
• Black Olive Garlic Bread
• Springtime Very-Berry Salad
• Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

Chef Carol Nardello has worked in restaurants, owned a catering business, collaborated on three cookbooks, and taught at three cooking schools. Most recently, while living in Hawaii, she worked as a Chef Instructor at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific. She and her husband now live in Wexford.

Classes are $40 each, but if you register and pay for all three classes before Friday, February 1, the cost for the series is only $100. There will be a limit of 20 attendees, so advance registration and payment is required. No refunds can be issued for this program if a patron does not attend after submitting payment. 

The Friends of the Northern Tier Library will meet on the first Tuesday every other month. The Friends sponsor our annual Used Book Sale and many other programs in support of the library. New members are always welcome!

The Friends of the Northern Tier Library will meet on the first Tuesday every other month. The Friends sponsor our annual Used Book Sale and many other programs in support of the library. New members are always welcome!

The Friends of the Northern Tier Library will meet on the first Tuesday every other month. The Friends sponsor our annual Used Book Sale and many other programs in support of the library. New members are always welcome!

The Friends of the Northern Tier Library will meet on the first Tuesday every other month. The Friends sponsor our annual Used Book Sale and many other programs in support of the library. New members are always welcome!