Calendar of Events

Effective Monday, March 16 all programs and events at Northern Tier Library will be cancelled. This cancellation will last until March 31, and could potentially be extended. We will continue to evaluate the situation and keep our patrons up to date. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Effective Monday, March 16 all programs and events at Northern Tier Library will be cancelled. This cancellation will last until March 31, and could potentially be extended. We will continue to evaluate the situation and keep our patrons up to date. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Effective Monday, March 16 all programs and events at Northern Tier Library will be cancelled. This cancellation will last until April 6, and could potentially be extended. We will continue to evaluate the situation and keep our patrons up to date. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

The Library Egg Hunt has been cancelled!

Join us for our annual Library Egg Hunt! We'll have crafts to make and snacks to munch, along with our fun search-and-find activity. This program is for children of all ages and registration is required.

Effective Monday, March 16 all programs and events at Northern Tier Library will be cancelled. This cancellation will last until April 6, and could potentially be extended. We will continue to evaluate the situation and keep our patrons up to date. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Effective Monday, March 16 all programs and events at Northern Tier Library will be cancelled. This cancellation will last until April 6, and could potentially be extended. We will continue to evaluate the situation and keep our patrons up to date. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Effective Monday, March 16 all programs and events at Northern Tier Library will be cancelled. This cancellation will last until April 6, and could potentially be extended. We will continue to evaluate the situation and keep our patrons up to date. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Effective Monday, March 16 all programs and events at Northern Tier Library will be cancelled. This cancellation will last until April 6, and could potentially be extended. We will continue to evaluate the situation and keep our patrons up to date. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Join us at the library to explore our new block and toys collection in the company of other families. Use your hands, stack pieces together, knock them down, and start all over again. Block Party is a Pennsylvania State Library initiative aimed to encourage the use of block play for developmental and learning growth in young children. We will set up our program room with building toys and manipulatives encouraging children to self-guide their participation. This is a drop-in program so you're welcome to stop in and stay as long as you like. This party is for all ages and no registration is required.

Have you always wished you could paint, but didn't think you had the ability? With proper instruction, you'll be surprised! An introductory watercolor painting class will be offered on Wednesdays, March 11-April 15, from 1:30-3:30 PM. No drawing or painting experience is required, and all of the materials you need to get started - high quality paints, brushes, and paper - will be provided. By the time you have finished this six week class, you will quite likely have at least one painting you will want to mat and frame, and maybe a new interest. This class will be taught by Marilyn Myers, who has a degree in Art and Art Education from Carnegie Mellon University. Space will be limited to 12 people, and a fee of $75 will be charged for the series.

Join us at the library to explore our new block and toys collection in the company of other families. Use your hands, stack pieces together, knock them down, and start all over again. Block Party is a Pennsylvania State Library initiative aimed to encourage the use of block play for developmental and learning growth in young children. We will set up our program room with building toys and manipulatives encouraging children to self-guide their participation. This is a drop-in program so you're welcome to stop in and stay as long as you like. This party is for all ages and no registration is required.

Join us at the library to explore our new block and toys collection in the company of other families. Use your hands, stack pieces together, knock them down, and start all over again. Block Party is a Pennsylvania State Library initiative aimed to encourage the use of block play for developmental and learning growth in young children. We will set up our program room with building toys and manipulatives encouraging children to self-guide their participation. This is a drop-in program so you're welcome to stop in and stay as long as you like. This party is for all ages and no registration is required.

The Conversation Group is a place to share ideas and hear what others have to say. Spirited conversation is guaranteed! Join us on the library's lower level on the second Thursday of the month.

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgentstern tells a tale about an underground labyrinth that serves as a sanctuary for stories and storytellers. It's located in a place called the Starless Sea. It's also about a young man who finds a book of nested stories, including one that is about him. Registration is requested.

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.

Hablas español? Come and learn or practice what you know!

Do you speak Spanish or would you like to learn Spanish? We plan to meet for a short lesson followed by some conversation. Please register so we know how many materials to prepare. If you have any questions, please email: jschalfant@gmail.com.

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, March 3-April 14, except for Tuesday, April 7 for spring break. 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, March 3-April 14, except for Tuesday, April 7 for spring break. Registration is required.

"Reptiles"

They have horns, scales, claws, and eggs with shells. Some even have a "third eye." Reptiles are even stranger than you think. Find out more about them at Nature-ology with Tony. This program is for children of all ages, and registration is required.

Happy New Year, Happy New You! Join Northern Tier Library and Chef Carol Nardello on Tuesdays at 6 PM for a new series of cooking classes!

Tuesday, April 14: Hawaiian Luau

Li Hing Mui Pineapple
Lettuce Cups
Kalua Pork
Jasmine Rice
Hawaiian Holiday Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
Island-Style Blondies

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 February 1, the cost for the series is only $100.  No refunds can be issued for this program if a patron does not attend after submitting payment. There will be a limit of 20 attendees, so advance registration and payment 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, March 4-April 15, except for Wednesday, April 8 for spring break. Registration is required.

Have you always wished you could paint, but didn't think you had the ability? With proper instruction, you'll be surprised! An introductory watercolor painting class will be offered on Wednesdays, March 11-April 15, from 1:30-3:30 PM. No drawing or painting experience is required, and all of the materials you need to get started - high quality paints, brushes, and paper - will be provided. By the time you have finished this six week class, you will quite likely have at least one painting you will want to mat and frame, and maybe a new interest. This class will be taught by Marilyn Myers, who has a degree in Art and Art Education from Carnegie Mellon University. Space will be limited to 12 people, and a fee of $75 will be charged for the series.

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, March 5-April 16, except for Thursday, April 9 for spring break. Registration is required.

In today's world of increasingly partisan and vitriolic politics, the words "fake news" get thrown around a lot. But what does that mean? Who creates it and how does it spread? How can you know what you're hearing and reading is accurate and true? From Soviet propaganda to message boards like 4chan, this class by PublicSource will take you inside the wild, devious world of fake news, of present and past, and give you the tools you need to fight it. Registration is required.

If you become sick or unable to make decisions for yourself, do you have a plan in place to have someone you trust make financial decisions for you? What about medical decisions? In Pennsylvania, you can create a legal document called a Power of Attorney (POA) to authorize another person to make decisions on your behalf. First National Bank and A & H Elder Law will host a workshop to provide information and answer your questions about POA. Registration is required.

This year, Allegheny County is launching a campaign to make patrons aware of upcoming changes to the voting system in the primary and general elections. The county will provide manned information tables in the library. There will be instructional material, sample ballots and new voting machines set up to insure voters are prepared for the upcoming elections.

Do you knit, crochet, or craft in any way? If not, would you like to learn? Knit Lit will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. 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. Registration is requested.

Hablas español? Come and learn or practice what you know!

Do you speak Spanish or would you like to learn Spanish? We plan to meet for a short lesson followed by some conversation. Please register so we know how many materials to prepare. If you have any questions, please email: jschalfant@gmail.com.

The Primaries have been postponed until June 2nd.

Join us for a book discussion. Newcomers are always welcome!

The Battle of the Books has been postponed until the fall!! Check battleofthenorth.com for more updates.

Come join the fun! The Northern Tier Library, along with seven other libraries in Northern Allegheny County, will participate in a Battle of the Books this spring. Read books and battle other teams with your knowledge! Who remembers the most? Who has the best team name? Who will pull one out in the clutch to win the bonus round?

The rules are simple:

• Form a team of 3-5 members and pick a team name.
• Register online at battleofthenorth.com, and pay the $25 per team entrance fee.
• Start reading the books! (Request a copy at your library!) This year's books are:
  - Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage
  - Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  - My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
  - The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
  - The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore
• Join us at Sieb's Pub to battle it out and win prizes

Registration is Closed!!

Penn State Master Gardener Joan Kugler will describe the South Park Demonstration Garden maintained by the Master Gardeners of Allegheny County, explaining its history as well as the conditions and concerns of the space. Find out how the Master Gardeners carry out their mission in South Park. Registration is required.

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 Conversation Group is a place to share ideas and hear what others have to say. Spirited conversation is guaranteed! Join us on the library's lower level on the second Thursday of the month.

Growing and harvesting your own culinary herbs can add wonderful flavor and fragrance to dishes, beauty to your garden, and a touch of nature to your home. Allegheny County Penn State Master Gardener Silloo Kapadia will present an overview of herb growing, propagation and harvesting techniques, followed by details on how to identify, cultivate, and use culinary herbs. Learn how to grow and enjoy these attractive and useful plants in your garden and indoors. Registration is required.

Join us for a book discussion. Newcomers are always welcome!

Do you knit, crochet, or craft in any way? If not, would you like to learn? Knit Lit will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. 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. Registration is requested.

The Conversation Group is a place to share ideas and hear what others have to say. Spirited conversation is guaranteed! Join us on the library's lower level on the second Thursday of the month.

Do you knit, crochet, or craft in any way? If not, would you like to learn? Knit Lit will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. 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. Registration is requested.

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 Conversation Group is a place to share ideas and hear what others have to say. Spirited conversation is guaranteed! Join us on the library's lower level on the second Thursday of the month.

Do you knit, crochet, or craft in any way? If not, would you like to learn? Knit Lit will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. 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. Registration is requested.

On August 18th, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, allowing women the right to vote. The Senator John Heinz History Center will present a history of woman's suffrage in the United States. Find out how the women in Pittsburgh played a part. Registration is required.

The Conversation Group is a place to share ideas and hear what others have to say. Spirited conversation is guaranteed! Join us on the library's lower level on the second Thursday of the month.

Do you knit, crochet, or craft in any way? If not, would you like to learn? Knit Lit will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. 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. Registration is requested.

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 Conversation Group is a place to share ideas and hear what others have to say. Spirited conversation is guaranteed! Join us on the library's lower level on the second Thursday of the month.

Join us for a book discussion. Newcomers are always welcome!

Do you knit, crochet, or craft in any way? If not, would you like to learn? Knit Lit will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. 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. Registration is requested.

Seniors for Safe Driving is a PennDOT approved business offering mature driver improvement courses. The courses are for drivers 55 years of age or older, and the fee is $16 payable to Seniors for Safe Driving. Participants who complete the course, will receive a minimum five percent discount on their auto insurance as required by State law. Refresher courses are required every three years after the "first time" course. No exam will be given and the course is classroom instruction only.

To register, call 1-800-559-4880 or go online to www.sfsd-pa.com. This first time senior course is sponsored by State Representative Lori A. Mizgorski.

The Conversation Group is a place to share ideas and hear what others have to say. Spirited conversation is guaranteed! Join us on the library's lower level on the second Thursday of the month.

Seniors for Safe Driving is a PennDOT approved business offering mature driver improvement courses. The courses are for drivers 55 years of age or older, and the fee is $16 payable to Seniors for Safe Driving. Participants who complete the course, will receive a minimum five percent discount on their auto insurance as required by State law. Refresher courses are required every three years after the "first time" course. No exam will be given and the course is classroom instruction only.

To register, call 1-800-559-4880 or go online to www.sfsd-pa.com. This first time senior course is sponsored by State Representative Lori A. Mizgorski.

Do you knit, crochet, or craft in any way? If not, would you like to learn? Knit Lit will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. 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. Registration is requested.

Join us for a book discussion. Newcomers 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 Conversation Group is a place to share ideas and hear what others have to say. Spirited conversation is guaranteed! Join us on the library's lower level on the second Thursday of the month.

Join us for a book discussion. Newcomers are always welcome!

Do you knit, crochet, or craft in any way? If not, would you like to learn? Knit Lit will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. 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. Registration is requested.

The Conversation Group is a place to share ideas and hear what others have to say. Spirited conversation is guaranteed! Join us on the library's lower level on the second Thursday of the month.

Do you knit, crochet, or craft in any way? If not, would you like to learn? Knit Lit will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. 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. Registration is requested.