Filled with songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and lively knee bounces, this storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. For 0-2 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Filled with songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and lively knee bounces, this storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. For 0-2 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. We're cooking something yummy up each month this summer and you're invited to help! Salsas, salads, spaghetti and more! Don't miss out on these fun cooking classes that will teach you fantastic new recipes, but also healthy eating habits and kitchen safety tips. For grades K-4. Register for each class separately. Register beginning May 30th. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a take home craft. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports PA Forward Basic Literacy. For ages 4-6 with a caregiver. No registration necessary. 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Let’s talk! Experience the simple joy of conversation at the Bethel Park Public Library. Please join us to freely exchange ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Each session we will choose a topic/topics as a starting point and see where the conversation leads. Sound interesting? Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a take home craft. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports PA Forward Basic Literacy. For ages 4-6 with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Children will observe various species and learn how and why these meat-eating plants eat insects, tadpoles and small fish. This class is presented by Phipps Conservatory and paid for by Ready to Learn grant money made possible through the Library's partnership with WQED. For grades 3 and 4. Register beginning May 30th. Mother Goose on the Loose uses a variety of activities to foster early literacy. It’s a favorite among families. Come experience the fun for yourself! For ages 0-3 with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Come to each session and you’ll have a homemade band! A different instrument will be created each month from recycled household items. For grades K-4. No registration necessary. Calling all future engineers! Come build with friends and have your creations on display all week at the Library. For grades K-4. Register beginning May 30th. Cool off and relax with us Monday afternoons in July. Each week a different, upbeat, toe-tapping musical will be shown and popcorn and drinks will be provided. Call ahead for the movie title or come and be surprised! For grades K-4. Register beginning May 30th. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience. Join us for this fun introduction to the library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Learn how to check out fine free electronic books (including audiobooks) and magazines on your computer or mobile device. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience. Join us for this fun introduction to the library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Come and explore the world! Learn about other countries and cultures without ever leaving Bethel Park. We’ll provide you with your very own passport and take you to a different country each week. Collect stamps from Canada, South Korea, Uganda, Cuba, Russia and India while enjoying a craft, game, snack, and music-related activity native to each country. For grades 2-4. Register beginning May 30th. Mother Goose on the Loose uses a variety of activities to foster early literacy. It’s a favorite among families. Come experience the fun for yourself! For ages 0-3 with a caregiver. No registration necessary. The fourth Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a Memory Café in the fireplace room from 10-11am. Originally started in England, this informal setting provides the caregiver a forum for discussion, reducing the isolation often felt by people with dementia, their caregivers and families. Discussions can range from practical tips for coping with dementia, avoiding caregiver burnout or information about community resources. Coffee and conversation specifically for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Mother Goose on the Loose uses a variety of activities to foster early literacy. It’s a favorite among families. Come experience the fun for yourself! For ages 0-3 with a caregiver. No registration necessary. The 4TH, Wednesday, of each month at 11:00am, Button, Button, Who’s got the Button Club? The Bethel Park Library does on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 11:00am. Are you looking for a new hobby? Buttons are beautiful, historical, inexpensive, and fun to collect. Polly Power from the Keystone Button Club of Western Pa leads the library button club. For more information, call the library at 412-835-2207. Mother Goose on the Loose uses a variety of activities to foster early literacy. It’s a favorite among families. Come experience the fun for yourself! For ages 0-3 with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Filled with songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and lively knee bounces, this storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. For 0-2 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Meets the last Thursday of the month at 10:00 am For more information - Filled with songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and lively knee bounces, this storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. For 0-2 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a take home craft. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports PA Forward Basic Literacy. For ages 4-6 with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a take home craft. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports PA Forward Basic Literacy. For ages 4-6 with a caregiver. No registration necessary. The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Calling all future engineers! Come build with friends and have your creations on display all week at the Library. For grades K-4. Register beginning May 30th. Cool off and relax with us Monday afternoons in July. Each week a different, upbeat, toe-tapping musical will be shown and popcorn and drinks will be provided. Call ahead for the movie title or come and be surprised! For grades K-4. Register beginning May 30th. Skip the theater and come to the Library for FREE movies and snacks! Bring a pillow if you want and relax with friends while watching Grease at the beginning of the month and Pitch Perfect at the end of the month. For grades 7 and up. Register beginning May 30th. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Presented by Martine Marino, MPT, COMT Presentation for coaches, parents and athletes with Q&A session following. Strawbees let you engage your inner engineer by building structures using simple connectors and straws. Dream Big, Build Bigger! For grades 1-4. The same class is being offered on two different days. Please register for only one class. Register beginning May 30th. 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Let’s talk! Experience the simple joy of conversation at the Bethel Park Public Library. Please join us to freely exchange ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Each session we will choose a topic/topics as a starting point and see where the conversation leads. Sound interesting? Join us for movies, popcorn and lively conversation as we explore intriguing films and the issues they raise. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or snack. Matinee movie will begin at 10:30am in the program room. Summer schedule, June 4th, July 2nd, August 6, there will be no movie in September. For more information and to register call the library at 412-835-2207. This class will show students how our 3D printer works and what applications 3D printers have in the real world. Students will also be introduced to Tinkercad—a free, online 3D design program. For grades 3 - 8. Register beginning May 30th. This class is for parents of high school students who are interested in the eresources the Library has available for research purposes. Finding scholarly journal articles, accessing ebooks, requesting materials, and other subjects will be covered. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Come and explore the world! Learn about other countries and cultures without ever leaving Bethel Park. We’ll provide you with your very own passport and take you to a different country each week. Collect stamps from Canada, South Korea, Uganda, Cuba, Russia and India while enjoying a craft, game, snack, and music-related activity native to each country. For grades 2-4. Register beginning May 30th. In this class, presented by Phipps Conservatory, students will learn strategies to make a difference in the community and in nature while investigating a case study involving monarch butterflies and pollination. For grades 6 and up. Register beginning May 30th. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! We're cooking something yummy up each month this summer and you're invited to help! Salsas, salads, spaghetti and more! Don't miss out on these fun cooking classes that will teach you fantastic new recipes, but also healthy eating habits and kitchen safety tips. For grades K-4. Register for each class separately. Register beginning May 30th. Wear your pjs and come on out for stories, games, crafts, and more. There will be a special appearance from a beloved PBS character, so bring your cameras too! For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Registration is limited. Register beginning May 30th The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Come to each session and you’ll have a homemade band! A different instrument will be created each month from recycled household items. For grades K-4. No registration necessary. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Come and explore the world! Learn about other countries and cultures without ever leaving Bethel Park. We’ll provide you with your very own passport and take you to a different country each week. Collect stamps from Canada, South Korea, Uganda, Cuba, Russia and India while enjoying a craft, game, snack, and music-related activity native to each country. For grades 2-4. Register beginning May 30th. Attention Writers! Pittsburgh South Writers Group offers writers of all genres the inspiration and constructive criticism needed to improve their work. Created by Sandy Ward Bell and Holly Christine For more information please visit Join us for a unique class with the Library’s 3D printer. Class participants will learn the basics of 3D printing and see an object printing before their very eyes! Can’t make this date? Additional classes are always being added - call the Library for more information. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Let’s talk! Experience the simple joy of conversation at the Bethel Park Public Library. Please join us to freely exchange ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Each session we will choose a topic/topics as a starting point and see where the conversation leads. Sound interesting? This is your chance to be a star! What special talents does your family possess? Perform with one member or the whole crew, but we’re hoping this will be a group performance. Get creative and don't be shy! Stay afterwards for a "last blast" of summer fun, including games, prizes, and a frozen treat outside. We will also announce the winners from our summer reading raffles. *winner need not be present to win. Register beginning May 30th. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 The fourth Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a Memory Café in the fireplace room from 10-11am. Originally started in England, this informal setting provides the caregiver a forum for discussion, reducing the isolation often felt by people with dementia, their caregivers and families. Discussions can range from practical tips for coping with dementia, avoiding caregiver burnout or information about community resources. Coffee and conversation specifically for people with memory loss and their caregivers. The 4TH, Wednesday, of each month at 11:00am, Button, Button, Who’s got the Button Club? The Bethel Park Library does on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 11:00am. Are you looking for a new hobby? Buttons are beautiful, historical, inexpensive, and fun to collect. Polly Power from the Keystone Button Club of Western Pa leads the library button club. For more information, call the library at 412-835-2207. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) UNREAL ENGINE 4 MEET UP - PITTSBURGH The Unreal Engine is now FREE. Meet Ups are also FREE. Join us to talk with others interested in creating and learning about the virtual realms that involve the engine locally. Join here: http://unreal.yourdayhasarrived.com You can work with a staff member or teen tech committee member to design an object using Tinkercad to print on our 3D printer. Please call the children's desk to sign up for a thirty minute time slot. This class is for students who have taken Intro to 3D Printing. For grades 3 to 8. Register beginning May 30th. Join our NEW Book Club! August 27th - The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Meets the last Thursday of the month at 10:00 am For more information - Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Presented by author Richard Gazarik Prohibition in Pittsburgh brought crime and corruption and introduced organized crime to the region. Crusading journalist Walter Ligget said Pittsburgh was so corrupt that he dubbed the city the "Metropolis of Corruption." There was so much illicit liquor made it in Pittsburgh that it was "wet enough for rubber boots" and the Downtown was known as the "great wet way." Prohibition existed only on paper because an unholy alliance existed between bootleggers, police and politicians. Perhaps the era can best be summed up this way: Prohibition is an awful flop, The book Prohibition Pittsburgh is available at Barnes and Noble and Giant Eagle in addition to Amazon. 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Let’s talk! Experience the simple joy of conversation at the Bethel Park Public Library. Please join us to freely exchange ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Each session we will choose a topic/topics as a starting point and see where the conversation leads. Sound interesting? Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Presented by Michelle Burda, Education and Health Literacy Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region This presentation will help you to be better prepared for your next office visit by offering you tips on how to improve your communication skills and become more engaged in managing your health or that of a loved one. Learn how to speak up and become an active and empowered participant in the health care process. Michelle’s experience in healthcare spans from her past career as a clinical microbiologist to that of a medical and consumer health librarian. She has worked in both small community and large academic hospital settings providing medical and healthcare information to staff, patients and families. As the Education and Health Literacy Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), Middle Atlantic Region (MAR), a program of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), her role is to provide and improve the public’s access to information so they can make informed decisions about their health. Michelle has contributed her skills and talents as a teacher, collaborator, advocate and partner, establishing relationships with those that provide health information to healthcare professionals and the community. Attention Writers! Pittsburgh South Writers Group offers writers of all genres the inspiration and constructive criticism needed to improve their work. Created by Sandy Ward Bell and Holly Christine For more information please visit Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Kim McCurdy, a Higher Education Access Partner for PHEAA, will present information on the financial aid application process, what types of aid might be available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before your students get ready to apply for post-secondary school admission. All parents, with any grade level high school student, are encouraged to attend. The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Find great deals on thousands of gently used books, movies, audiobooks and CDs. Books are pre-sorted by genre in fiction, non-fiction, children and young adult to make shopping easier for book lovers. $5 bag sale Find great deals on thousands of gently used books, movies, audiobooks and CDs. Books are pre-sorted by genre in fiction, non-fiction, children and young adult to make shopping easier for book lovers. Presented by: Paul L. Henney Jr. Funeral Home owner and Chad Baker- Preneed Advisor We will also select one person from all who attend to win a $25 gift card to a Giant Eagle. Fireplace Room, Monday September 17th at 10:00AM Join us for a unique class with the Library’s 3D printer. Class participants will learn the basics of 3D printing and see an object printing before their very eyes! Can’t make this date? Additional classes are always being added - call the Library for more information. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Presented by Martine Marino, MPT, COMT This informative, free program will discuss the different types of arthritis and how they can be managed without pills or surgery. We will discuss risk factors, treatment, prevention, bracing and more! There will be a question/answer period following. Join us for a unique class with the Library’s 3D printer. Class participants will learn the basics of 3D printing and see an object printing before their very eyes! Can’t make this date? Additional classes are always being added - call the Library for more information. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Sapiens, the bestselling and internationally renowned book by Prof. Yuval Harari, draws from many fields of study to tell the story of how modern human beings came to be and where we may be headed in the future. We’re discussing this “big history” epic from a variety of perspectives, tackling a number of provocative questions and ideas about human history culture from the book. This book discussion will take place over four sessions: Wednesday September 19 at 7 PM – Part One – The Cognitive Revolution Wednesday October 17 at 7 PM – Part Two – The Agricultural Revolution Wednesday November 14 at 7 PM – Part Three – The Unification of Mankind Wednesday December 12 at 7 PM – Part Four – The Scientific Revolution Presented by Damsel in Defense Unfortunately, our world is an unsafe place -- However, you don’t have to be the helpless victim. Take control of your own safety. Protect yourself and your loved ones with everyday safety tips and basic self-defense tactics. Theresa Zamagias, of Damsel in Defense, will provide these safety tips and self-defense tactics, as well as demonstrate Damsel in Defense safety products. 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Let’s talk! Experience the simple joy of conversation at the Bethel Park Public Library. Please join us to freely exchange ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Each session we will choose a topic/topics as a starting point and see where the conversation leads. Sound interesting? Presented by Omega Learning Center GET THE ‘SAT EDGE’ with Omega Learning Center. Have your high school student take a FREE SAT Evaluation Test in a proctored, simulated environment. An Omega certified teacher will review your SAT Evaluation Test results and recommend a custom SAT Prep program. This is a no cost, no obligation opportunity! For more information and to reserve your spot, call the Library to register. This is a full 3-hour timed practice test (optional essay takes additional hour). Limited Space Available. Join our NEW Book Club! September 24th - An American Marriage by Tayari Jones Presented by Tracy Zihmer, Esq. Do you know who will make decisions for you if you are incapacitated, and what happens to your assets in the event that you pass away? This seminar will include information about Wills and Powers of Attorney and what happens if you do not have these documents. It will also include an overview of the probate process and a brief discussion on protecting your assets if you go into a nursing home Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Presented by David Frick, CPA, Financial Professional, AXA Advisors, LLC With the typical American family having limited or no retirement savings, it appears that saving for retirement is not a high priority for the average family. Come find out why this approach can destroy the golden years of your life and explore various strategies for saving for retirement including employer retirement plans, IRAs, and more. The fourth Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a Memory Café in the fireplace room from 10-11am. Originally started in England, this informal setting provides the caregiver a forum for discussion, reducing the isolation often felt by people with dementia, their caregivers and families. Discussions can range from practical tips for coping with dementia, avoiding caregiver burnout or information about community resources. Coffee and conversation specifically for people with memory loss and their caregivers. The 4TH, Wednesday, of each month at 11:00am, Button, Button, Who’s got the Button Club? The Bethel Park Library does on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 11:00am. Are you looking for a new hobby? Buttons are beautiful, historical, inexpensive, and fun to collect. Polly Power from the Keystone Button Club of Western Pa leads the library button club. For more information, call the library at 412-835-2207. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Meets the last Thursday of the month at 10:00 am For more information - The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Join us for movies, popcorn and lively conversation as we explore intriguing films and the issues they raise. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or snack. Matinee movie will begin at 10:30am in the program room. There will be no movie in September. For more information and to register call the library at 412-835-2207. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Presented by Dr. Samantha Cohen, AuD, CCC-A, Doctor of Audiology - HearUSA Join Dr. Cohen and learn about hearing loss and the available solutions that can help keep you connected. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Presented by Gurney Bolster, MA, Senior Trainer, Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh What is Qi? Where does it come from? Enjoy slides and stories from Gurney’s recent trip to China with Tai Chi Master, Dr. Paul Lam. Get a glimpse of ancient and contemporary Chinese culture and how it can energize and deepen the Qi within Tai Chi. Thursday 7:00pm, October 4th, Council Chambers 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Let’s talk! Experience the simple joy of conversation at the Bethel Park Public Library. Please join us to freely exchange ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Each session we will choose a topic/topics as a starting point and see where the conversation leads. Sound interesting? Father of 5, Author of “God is Great but His People Suck,” Speaker, Entrepreneur, Numismatist, Cartoonist, Bethel Park Resident The event will be an explanation of the book title, its origins, and the humorously uplifting life stories that it contains. Come with your thinking caps on because the book title, “God is Great but His People Suck,” cuts to the core and is not for the faint of heart or mind. The subtitle, “A Polemical Look at Life With a Propitious Twist; Written by a Pleb,” hints at the directional tone of the book. Brad Shiff takes aim at everyone’s comfort zone and asks people to think before reacting while exploring life’s most challenging questions. It has been over fifty plus years in the making and written for 7.442 billion people. Prior to the event you can purchase the book from Amazon ($14.98) and interact with the author, or you can buy one at the event and have the author sign it. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Attention Writers! Pittsburgh South Writers Group offers writers of all genres the inspiration and constructive criticism needed to improve their work. Created by Sandy Ward Bell and Holly Christine For more information please visit Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Presented by David Frick, CPA, Financial Professional, AXA Advisors, LLC Often the term “Special Needs Trust” is mentioned to individuals or caretakers of persons with disabilities, which does nothing but bring up questions such as: Who actually needs a Special Needs Trust?, What is its purpose?, How do they work?, Are they expensive?, When should one be put into place?, How is one setup? During this seminar, we will seek to provide some general answers to these questions and others. We will also talk about next steps to resolve all of your questions surrounding Special Needs Trusts. If you are an individual or caretaker of a person with disabilities and do not have a Special Needs Trust or forgot why you have one, this is a discussion for you! In conjunction with this topic, we will discuss how a PA ABLE account can fit into the financial plan for a special needs individual. Presented by Martine Marino, MPT, COMT Do you or a loved one have a history of falls or have a concern about deteriorating balance? Learn about common reasons for falling, ways you can make your house safer to prevent falls, and some simple exercises to improve your balance during this interactive lecture! Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Sapiens, the bestselling and internationally renowned book by Prof. Yuval Harari, draws from many fields of study to tell the story of how modern human beings came to be and where we may be headed in the future. We’re discussing this “big history” epic from a variety of perspectives, tackling a number of provocative questions and ideas about human history culture from the book. This book discussion will take place over four sessions: Wednesday September 19 at 7 PM – Part One – The Cognitive Revolution Wednesday October 17 at 7 PM – Part Two – The Agricultural Revolution Wednesday November 14 at 7 PM – Part Three – The Unification of Mankind Wednesday December 12 at 7 PM – Part Four – The Scientific Revolution Presented by Bigfoot Field Researcher and Paranormal Investigator, Dwayne Pintoff Bigfoot Field Researcher Dwayne Pintoff will be speaking at the Bethel Park Public Library on the local investigations and activity reports of Bigfoot sightings and encounters. Don’t miss this eye-opening event! (Don’t miss Part II on Thursday, Nov. 15th at 6:30 p.m) 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Let’s talk! Experience the simple joy of conversation at the Bethel Park Public Library. Please join us to freely exchange ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Each session we will choose a topic/topics as a starting point and see where the conversation leads. Sound interesting? Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 The fourth Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a Memory Café in the fireplace room from 10-11am. Originally started in England, this informal setting provides the caregiver a forum for discussion, reducing the isolation often felt by people with dementia, their caregivers and families. Discussions can range from practical tips for coping with dementia, avoiding caregiver burnout or information about community resources. Coffee and conversation specifically for people with memory loss and their caregivers. The 4TH, Wednesday, of each month at 11:00am, Button, Button, Who’s got the Button Club? The Bethel Park Library does on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 11:00am. Are you looking for a new hobby? Buttons are beautiful, historical, inexpensive, and fun to collect. Polly Power from the Keystone Button Club of Western Pa leads the library button club. For more information, call the library at 412-835-2207. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Meets the last Thursday of the month at 10:00 am For more information - Presented by Stephen Mihaly, Political Historian Recently retired VP of HJ Heinz Co., Stephen Mihaly began collecting political American at the age of 10 and has now been collecting for over 50 years with a collection that now encompasses over 20,000 items! Stephen will share his stories and artifacts that candidates have used to get their names and ideas recognized. This fun presentation will focus on the whimsical, while at the same time, explain why candidates would produce such odd items and the historical significance behind them. The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) UNREAL ENGINE 4 MEET UP - PITTSBURGH The Unreal Engine is now FREE. Meet Ups are also FREE. Join us to talk with others interested in creating and learning about the virtual realms that involve the engine locally. Join here: http://unreal.yourdayhasarrived.com Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Let’s talk! Experience the simple joy of conversation at the Bethel Park Public Library. Please join us to freely exchange ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Each session we will choose a topic/topics as a starting point and see where the conversation leads. Sound interesting? Join us for movies, popcorn and lively conversation as we explore intriguing films and the issues they raise. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or snack. Matinee movie will begin at 10:30am in the program room. There will be no movie in September. For more information and to register call the library at 412-835-2207. Safety Online is one of our most popular and important classes. The Internet and all of technology is an unfamiliar world for many seniors and new users, but even savvy users can use a refresher now and then. This course will help you help your students learn to recognize danger signals and avoid phishing attempts and Internet scams. OASIS CONNECTIONS COMPUTER COURSES Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! This forum will gather community residents together to grow and learn about the issues that perpetuate a racial and religious divide through facilitated dialogue and experiential learning. This forum will be a safe space in which open dialogue, deep learning and change can take place. At a time when our community is experiencing charged dynamics around societal events, political shifts, and racial and religious polarization, it is more important than ever to advance understanding, diversity and inclusion in Bethel Park. Held in Council Chambers The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Attention Writers! Pittsburgh South Writers Group offers writers of all genres the inspiration and constructive criticism needed to improve their work. Created by Sandy Ward Bell and Holly Christine For more information please visit Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Sapiens, the bestselling and internationally renowned book by Prof. Yuval Harari, draws from many fields of study to tell the story of how modern human beings came to be and where we may be headed in the future. We’re discussing this “big history” epic from a variety of perspectives, tackling a number of provocative questions and ideas about human history culture from the book. This book discussion will take place over four sessions: Wednesday September 19 at 7 PM – Part One – The Cognitive Revolution Wednesday October 17 at 7 PM – Part Two – The Agricultural Revolution Wednesday November 14 at 7 PM – Part Three – The Unification of Mankind Wednesday December 12 at 7 PM – Part Four – The Scientific Revolution Presented by the Center for Women, facilitated by Beverly Watt, Branch Manager at Bethel Park Beal Service Corp No matter who you are, what stage of life you're in, or what transitions you've been through, everyone has questions about budgeting. Join the Center for Women as we look at the basics of how to create and maintain a steady budget. Our workshop facilitator can answer your questions and point you in the right direction toward financial stability! Presented by Bigfoot Field Researcher and Paranormal Investigator, Dwayne Pintoff Hear more exciting experiences and sighting from Bigfoot Field Researcher Dwayne Pintoff. 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Let’s talk! Experience the simple joy of conversation at the Bethel Park Public Library. Please join us to freely exchange ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Each session we will choose a topic/topics as a starting point and see where the conversation leads. Sound interesting? If you have email, use social media, or even text on your mobile device, you are a target for phishing. Phishing is an attempt to trick you into divulging personal confidential information a cybercriminal can use to steal money or even your identity. This course will teach you to recognize the hallmark signs of phishing and how to stay safer online. If you have email, use social media, or even text on your mobile device, you are a target for phishing. Phishing is an attempt to trick you into divulging personal confidential information a cybercriminal can use to steal money or even your identity. This course will teach you to recognize the hallmark signs of phishing and how to stay safer online. OASIS CONNECTIONS COMPUTER COURSES Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 The fourth Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a Memory Café in the fireplace room from 10-11am. Originally started in England, this informal setting provides the caregiver a forum for discussion, reducing the isolation often felt by people with dementia, their caregivers and families. Discussions can range from practical tips for coping with dementia, avoiding caregiver burnout or information about community resources. Coffee and conversation specifically for people with memory loss and their caregivers. The 4TH, Wednesday, of each month at 11:00am, Button, Button, Who’s got the Button Club? The Bethel Park Library does on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 11:00am. Are you looking for a new hobby? Buttons are beautiful, historical, inexpensive, and fun to collect. Polly Power from the Keystone Button Club of Western Pa leads the library button club. For more information, call the library at 412-835-2207. Presented by author Natasha Garrett In this collection of personal essays, Natasha Garrett explores various facets of the modern migration experience. Weaving academic and literary sources, as well as personal and professional experiences, Garrett uses transnationalism as a springboard for discussing a range of topics such as home, motherhood, identity, bilingualism, family, education and travel. The essays in Motherlands offer a well-researched, witty and heartfelt look into migration both as a global phenomenon and as a deeply intimate experience. Natasha Garrett was born and raised in Macedonia and lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she serves as a 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. She is the editor of “Macedonia 2013: 100 Years After the Treaty of Bucharest.” She obtained her PhD in Education at the University of Pittsburgh, and her Master’s in English Literature from Duquesne University. Meets the last Thursday of the month at 10:00 am For more information - Join us for movies, popcorn and lively conversation as we explore intriguing films and the issues they raise. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or snack. Matinee movie will begin at 10:30am in the program room. There will be no movie in September. For more information and to register call the library at 412-835-2207. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Presented by The Frick Pittsburgh Do you know when the first Christmas card was sent or why many people keep a bucket of water handy when they lit their Christmas trees? Explore the origins of these and many other Victorian holiday traditions. Presented by Local Fiber Artist Judé Ernest Local Fiber Artist Judé Ernest will teach how to needle felt wool and other fibers into a one of a kind 3D snowman ornament. Students will learn a bit about the ancient and modern history of felting, hand needle felting tools and their use, needle safety, and dimensional sculpting techniques. This class is appropriate for both beginners and experienced needle felters. SPACE LIMITED- MUST REGISTER 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Let’s talk! Experience the simple joy of conversation at the Bethel Park Public Library. Please join us to freely exchange ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Each session we will choose a topic/topics as a starting point and see where the conversation leads. Sound interesting? Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Attention Writers! Pittsburgh South Writers Group offers writers of all genres the inspiration and constructive criticism needed to improve their work. Created by Sandy Ward Bell and Holly Christine For more information please visit Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Sapiens, the bestselling and internationally renowned book by Prof. Yuval Harari, draws from many fields of study to tell the story of how modern human beings came to be and where we may be headed in the future. We’re discussing this “big history” epic from a variety of perspectives, tackling a number of provocative questions and ideas about human history culture from the book. This book discussion will take place over four sessions: Wednesday September 19 at 7 PM – Part One – The Cognitive Revolution Wednesday October 17 at 7 PM – Part Two – The Agricultural Revolution Wednesday November 14 at 7 PM – Part Three – The Unification of Mankind Wednesday December 12 at 7 PM – Part Four – The Scientific Revolution The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Let’s talk! Experience the simple joy of conversation at the Bethel Park Public Library. Please join us to freely exchange ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Each session we will choose a topic/topics as a starting point and see where the conversation leads. Sound interesting? UNREAL ENGINE 4 MEET UP - PITTSBURGH The Unreal Engine is now FREE. Meet Ups are also FREE. Join us to talk with others interested in creating and learning about the virtual realms that involve the engine locally. Join here: http://unreal.yourdayhasarrived.com The 4TH, Wednesday, of each month at 11:00am, Button, Button, Who’s got the Button Club? The Bethel Park Library does on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 11:00am. Are you looking for a new hobby? Buttons are beautiful, historical, inexpensive, and fun to collect. Polly Power from the Keystone Button Club of Western Pa leads the library button club. For more information, call the library at 412-835-2207. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Meets the last Thursday of the month at 10:00 am For more information - The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Join us for movies, popcorn and lively conversation as we explore intriguing films and the issues they raise. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or snack. Matinee movie will begin at 10:30am in the program room. There will be no movie in September. For more information and to register call the library at 412-835-2207.
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in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library
Join and RSVP as space is limited. We will meet in a room in the Municipal building in Bethel Park (in the conference room).
in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library
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It can't stop what its meant to stop
We like it
It's left a trail of graft and slime,
It's filled our land with vice and crime,
It don't prohibit worth a dime,
Nevertheless, we're for it.
Preneed Advisor, Chad Baker will lead a conversation on sensitive last wishes topics. This will include preplanning, making your wishes known, and cremation and burial options. There will be a small presentation and a Q&A session. All of the information will be provided by Paul Henney Cremation and Funeral Tributes Inc.
in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library
in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library
Join and RSVP as space is limited. We will meet in a room in the Municipal building in Bethel Park (in the conference room).
The Connections curriculum is research-based and designed for the needs of adults age 50 plus. Each course is two hours in length and introduces a topic related to computer technology. Each participant is provided with a Student Handbook to use in class and take home afterward. To register, call 412-835-2207.
The Connections curriculum is research-based and designed for the needs of adults age 50 plus. Each course is two hours in length and introduces a topic related to computer technology. Each participant is provided with a Student Handbook to use in class and take home afterward. To register, call 412-835-2207.
in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library
Join and RSVP as space is limited. We will meet in a room in the Municipal building in Bethel Park (in the conference room).
in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library