This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. While spending time together, children and their grown-ups are encouraged to become actively involved in the stories and participate in early literacy activities. For 2 and 3 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. *no class on Tuesday July 4th THE BOOKCLUB WILL NOT BE MEETING IN JULY Now Meeting at the Library. Meets Last Thursday of the Month at 10:00 Now Meets at the LIbrary! This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. While spending time together, children and their grown-ups are encouraged to become actively involved in the stories and participate in early literacy activities. For 2 and 3 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. *no class on Tuesday July 4th Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Presented by Dr. Bryan Johnson Learn about what’s new, what’s trending and what you may have missed in the world of apps! Call to register! MGOL uses a variety of activities, such as songs, rhymes, puppets, and instruments to foster speech development, motor coordination, self-confidence, and sensitivity to others. A favorite among families! For 0-3 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Memory Café' MGOL uses a variety of activities, such as songs, rhymes, puppets, and instruments to foster speech development, motor coordination, self-confidence, and sensitivity to others. A favorite among families! For 0-3 year olds 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. MGOL uses a variety of activities, such as songs, rhymes, puppets, and instruments to foster speech development, motor coordination, self-confidence, and sensitivity to others. A favorite among families! For 0-3 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Basic Internet - Covers how to use a mouse, what the internet is, how to get to a website when you know the web address, how to search the internet using search engines (how to use Yahoo / Google). (best to take before the others if you have never used a mouse before) Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Come find out what all the bark is about! In a dog-friendly atmosphere, kids are improving their reading skills. Sign up for your ten minute time slot with one of our three furry friends. You may bring a favorite book from home or choose one from our collection when you get here. For grades K-4. Register beginning June 1st. Filled with songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and lively knee bounces, this lapsit storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. Toddle on over for fun! 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 lapsit storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. Toddle on over for fun! For 0-2 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Try out your art and engineering skills with foam, straws, popsicle sticks and more! For grades K-4. Register online beginning June 1st. Design Squad Global is based off of the PBS reality television series. Kids will learn science concepts through fun building challenges. Get ready for indoor slingshots, balloon jousting, and vacuum hockey. Dream it, build it, live it! For grades 2-4. Register online beginning June 1st. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED Preschoolers will have fun engaging with books, songs, and activities. This summer’s session, in coordination with the summer reading theme “Build a Better World,” will focus on homes and the different types of houses people live in all over the world. Books and activities will help reinforce important kindergarten-readiness skills. An art activity is included in each class. For 4 and 5 year olds. No registration necessary. Preschoolers will have fun engaging with books, songs, and activities. This summer’s session, in coordination with the summer reading theme “Build a Better World,” will focus on homes and the different types of houses people live in all over the world. Books and activities will help reinforce important kindergarten-readiness skills. An art activity is included in each class. For 4 and 5 year olds. No registration necessary. 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! Are you preserving, protecting and sharing your rich family history? We can help! Sign up for a one-on-one appointment to… * Learn a little more about digital history and how you can set up a family digital history project * Get assistance organizing your family’s stories, legends and history * Use our recording equipment to capture oral and video interviews with family and friends * Learn about the best ways to go about scanning pictures and digitizing documents * Create written transcriptions for your video and audio files, as well as for hand-written diaries and other papers Call to sign up for an appointment! 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? LEGOs have been around for quite a while and are as popular as ever! Use the Library’s LEGOs to build whatever your heart desires. Build on your own or with friends. We may showcase your LEGO masterpieces in our display case, so be creative and have fun! For grades K-4. Register online beginning June 1st. Meet the young authors of Bethel Park and then do your part to help make their stories come alive! You will be the actors in their original stories. After meeting with them one-on-one during their last writing session, we will work on bringing their stories to life. Scenes will be filmed to their narration and all stories will air on BPTV in September. For grades 5 and up. Register online beginning June 1st. It’s free play time at the Library and you’re invited! We’ll bring out toys that have been in storage for a while and also provide a hands-on art activity for the littlest of hands. Join us for an evening of exploratory fun and make new friends while you’re here! For 0–5 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. This program will be held at Miner's Park in Bethel Park. Grab a blanket and join us under a shady tree for stories and songs. For a special treat, we’ll go on a story walk. Not sure what a story walk is? Come find out! For 3-6 year olds with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Please join us for professional talks and group discussion on topics that are important to us as we age. Register at 412-835-2207. Will be held in Council Chambers. 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 Ventriloquist (and everyone’s favorite TV meteorologist), Dennis Bowman, brings along his quick-witted, hilarious, wooden alter ego to entertain and teach about severe weather and storm safety. The visit includes the 4-foot-tall tornado simulator! For grades K-4. Register online beginning June 1st. Come showcase your architectural skills by creating colorful skylines from paint chips. Can you replicate the Pittsburgh skyline? Give it a try. For grades 5 and up. Register online beginning June 1st. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Our teen tech committee will teach you more about our 3D printer in this open lab. It’s an exciting piece of technology that can make a wide variety of things. You will learn how to use Tinkercad software to create a 3D object of your own to print! For grades 2-4. Registration limited. Register online beginning June 1st. If you missed it at our Lock-In or just want to play again, come work together to solve a series of puzzles in order to escape the room. Will you be successful? Or will you end up locked in the Library? For grades 5 and up. Register online beginning June 1st. The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Are you up for the challenge? Design a system to protect a raw egg from a high drop. You can work together as a family, as a group of friends, or even kids vs. parents! Pick up a challenge sheet at the Library and begin your plan. We’re confident you’ll do an eggcelent job and not CRACK under pressure! For all ages. Register on line beginning June 1st. LEGOs have been around for quite a while and are as popular as ever! Use the Library’s LEGOs to build whatever your heart desires. Build on your own or with friends. We may showcase your LEGO masterpieces in our display case, so be creative and have fun! For grades K-4. Register online beginning June 1st. Meet the young authors of Bethel Park and then do your part to help make their stories come alive! You will be the actors in their original stories. After meeting with them one-on-one during their last writing session, we will work on bringing their stories to life. Scenes will be filmed to their narration and all stories will air on BPTV in September. For grades 5 and up. Register online beginning June 1st. What a better way to improve the world than by planting a garden? We want your help as we plant a garden in the library courtyard! This two day process will involve constructing and decorating unique planters, and then filling them with soil and seeds. Wear your “messy clothes” and join us for lots of gardening fun. All ages welcome, so bring your grandparents, your cousins, your uncles and your aunts to help us grow vegetables and beautiful plants! No registration necessary. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Summer doesn’t officially end until mid-September, but school starts back soon and we want to give you one last blast of fun. Famous clown, Ronald McDonald, will be performing at 6:00. His show “Book Time” is a state-of-the-art educational program that features a creative mix of music, magic, and storytelling. Games and crafts will follow, and at 7:30 p.m. the summer’s grand prize drawings will be announced! All eligible summer reading participants are invited to stay and watch as we creatively pull this year’s winners. For all ages. Register online beginning June 1st. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Our teen tech committee will teach you more about our 3D printer in this open lab. It’s an exciting piece of technology that can make a wide variety of things. You will learn how to use Tinkercad software to create a 3D object of your own to print! For grades 5-8. Registration limited. Register online beginning June 1st. 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. 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? We need your engineering skills! Do you think we can break the library book domino record of 2,131 books? Watch the YouTube video of the Seattle Public Library’s book domino chain. They hold the current world record. Then join us after hours to make history in Bethel Park! For grades 5 and up. Register beginning June 1st. LEGOs have been around for quite a while and are as popular as ever! Use the Library’s LEGOs to build whatever your heart desires. Build on your own or with friends. We may showcase your LEGO masterpieces in our display case, so be creative and have fun! For grades K-4. Register online beginning June 1st. Meet the young authors of Bethel Park and then do your part to help make their stories come alive! You will be the actors in their original stories. After meeting with them one-on-one during their last writing session, we will work on bringing their stories to life. Scenes will be filmed to their narration and all stories will air on BPTV in September. For grades 5 and up. Register online beginning June 1st. What a better way to improve the world than by planting a garden? We want your help as we plant a garden in the library courtyard! This two day process will involve constructing and decorating unique planters, and then filling them with soil and seeds. Wear your “messy clothes” and join us for lots of gardening fun. All ages welcome, so bring your grandparents, your cousins, your uncles and your aunts to help us grow vegetables and beautiful plants! No registration necessary. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Learn about what’s new, what’s trending and what you may have missed in the world of apps! Call to register! Memory Café' 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! Learn how to use Ancestry Library and discover the secrets of your family tree! Learn how to conduct searches, evaluate resources and map your family history across the world--all with Ancestry Library, a free database available to patrons inside the library. Call to register! The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) LEGOs have been around for quite a while and are as popular as ever! Use the Library’s LEGOs to build whatever your heart desires. Build on your own or with friends. We may showcase your LEGO masterpieces in our display case, so be creative and have fun! For grades K-4. Register online beginning June 1st. 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://www.meetup.com/Pittsburgh-Unreal-Engine-4-Meetup/ Now Meeting at the Library. Meets Last Thursday of the Month at 10:00 Now Meets at the LIbrary! 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 - 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 We will discuss Long Term Care and Asset Protection Planning, Medicaid & Veteran's Benefits eligibility, Gifting Rules, and the essential documents you need for Elder Law Planning. By Zacharia Brown. This program will be held in Council Chambers Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Presented by author Rachael Wonderlin Rachael Wonderlin is the author of "When Someone You Know is Living in a Dementia Care Community," published by Johns Hopkins University Press. She has a Master's in Gerontology and runs a blog, Dementia By Day. Rachael's book is the companion book to "The 36-Hour Day," also published with Johns Hopkins. Wise Walk Kickoff meeting will be Thursday, September 7thh, at 10:00am in the library. To register or for more information, call the library at, 412-835-2207.ext. 264 Presented by Jen Wittkopp The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Learn how to use Ancestry Library and discover the secrets of your family tree! Learn how to conduct searches, evaluate resources and map your family history across the world--all with Ancestry Library, a free database available to patrons inside the library. Call to register! 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 Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this spring. The Wise Walk is a ten week walking program geared toward adults 50+. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in South Park with our library walking group on Thursday mornings at 9:30am. Kickoff meeting will be Thursday, September 7thh, at 10:00am in the library. To register or for more information, call the library at, 412-835-2207.ext. 264 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? Certified psychic medium, Debbie Pakler, will be at the library to give 20 minute readings for $35 (CASH ONLY). Debbie is donating 20% of her fee from each session to help the library achieve its annual fundraising goal. Call the library to set up an appointment. This is a unique entertainment opportunity to receive personal messages while supporting the library! Times: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Presented by Brenda Lee Green, ACLU Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Presented by Martine Marino, MPT, COMT Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Presented by Lois Lamanna Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this spring. The Wise Walk is a ten week walking program geared toward adults 50+. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in South Park with our library walking group on Thursday mornings at 9:30am. Kickoff meeting will be Thursday, September 7thh, at 10:00am in the library. To register or for more information, call the library at, 412-835-2207.ext. 264 Presented by Health Coach Jess Malingowski The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Presented by Omega Learning Center Now Meeting at the Library. Meets Last Thursday of the Month at 10:00 Now Meets at the LIbrary! Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Presented by John Kuchma, Bethel Park Emergency Management Learn about what’s new, what’s trending and what you may have missed in the world of apps! Call to register! Memory Café' 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! Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this spring. The Wise Walk is a ten week walking program geared toward adults 50+. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in South Park with our library walking group on Thursday mornings at 9:30am. Kickoff meeting will be Thursday, September 7thh, at 10:00am in the library. To register or for more information, call the library at, 412-835-2207.ext. 264 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 Presented by Dr. Bryan Johnson Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! What was the untamed West really like? Join author Mary Jo Sonntag for storytelling and readings from her book, Write, If You Live to Get There on October 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Bethel Park Library. The book tells the true story of her ancestor’s westward migration from Vermont to western Pennsylvania to northern California, told through over 200 letters written by members of the Phillips family from 1842 - 1962. The letters tells of health and disease, marriages, births, deaths, adventures, simple pleasures and the family’s strong desire to stay connected to family here in western Pennsylvania. The book, an IPPY Award Gold Medal winner, paints a rich and detailed portrait of life on the America frontier in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this spring. The Wise Walk is a ten week walking program geared toward adults 50+. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in South Park with our library walking group on Thursday mornings at 9:30am. Kickoff meeting will be Thursday, September 7thh, at 10:00am in the library. To register or for more information, call the library at, 412-835-2207.ext. 264 How are you preserving, protecting and sharing your family's history? Learn what tools and technolgy the library has to offer- several of which you can check out! Emily Rodavich, local author of Mystical Interludes: An Ordinary Person’s Extraordinary Experiences, tells all about the astonishing and unexpected mystical events, which she kept from most family and friends throughout her life for fear of being ridiculed. Her near-death experience at age 18 seemed to open a door that enabled the many unexplainable occurrences that followed, such as accidentally saving an infant’s life, dreaming winning lottery numbers, receiving unquestionable signs that deceased loved ones were near, and many others. Join us for an exciting book talk that will inspire you to contemplate your own life's extraordinary moments. 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? A special edition of Appy Hour- geared towards Older Adults! Please Register 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 Presented by Kim Stolfer, President of Firearms Owners Against Crime Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this spring. The Wise Walk is a ten week walking program geared toward adults 50+. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in South Park with our library walking group on Thursday mornings at 9:30am. Kickoff meeting will be Thursday, September 7thh, at 10:00am in the library. To register or for more information, call the library at, 412-835-2207.ext. 264 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! Guest Speaker: Dr. Christopher Carr, Pittsburgh Chiropractic & Wellness Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this spring. The Wise Walk is a ten week walking program geared toward adults 50+. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in South Park with our library walking group on Thursday mornings at 9:30am. Kickoff meeting will be Thursday, September 7thh, at 10:00am in the library. To register or for more information, call the library at, 412-835-2207.ext. 264 Presented by Wayne Wise 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 Kelly Dixon, Relationship Banker, Citizens Bank Village Square Market District and Heather Mays, Assistant Manager, Citizens Bank Bethel Park Giant Eagle Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Presented by Alexander Negle of MedExpress Learn the differences between Urgent Care and the Emergency Room. Learn about the different levels of care and the benefits that each facility are capable of providing. Learn about what’s new, what’s trending and what you may have missed in the world of apps! Call to register! Memory Café' 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 Martine Marino, MPT, COMT 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 - Learn how to use Ancestry Library and discover the secrets of your family tree! Learn how to conduct searches, evaluate resources and map your family history across the world--all with Ancestry Library, a free database available to patrons inside the library. Call to register! Presented by Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Cory Phillips Experience the spirit of Halloween while enjoying tea and finger sandwiches. Wear your kookiest hat and enjoy some entertainment. Prize awarded for the most unusual Halloween Hat. Date: Friday, October 27 Time: 11:00 a.m. Donation: $5.00 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://www.meetup.com/Pittsburgh-Unreal-Engine-4-Meetup/ Presented by Ruth Martin Now Meeting at the Library. Meets Last Thursday of the Month at 10:00 Now Meets at the LIbrary! 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! Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this spring. The Wise Walk is a ten week walking program geared toward adults 50+. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in South Park with our library walking group on Thursday mornings at 9:30am. Kickoff meeting will be Thursday, September 7thh, at 10:00am in the library. To register or for more information, call the library at, 412-835-2207.ext. 264 Presented by Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Cory Phillips 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 Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this spring. The Wise Walk is a ten week walking program geared toward adults 50+. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in South Park with our library walking group on Thursday mornings at 9:30am. Kickoff meeting will be Thursday, September 7thh, at 10:00am in the library. To register or for more information, call the library at, 412-835-2207.ext. 264 The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Certified psychic medium, Debbie Pakler, will be at the library to give 20 minute readings for $35 (CASH ONLY). Debbie is donating 20% of her fee from each session to help the library achieve its annual fundraising goal. Call the library to set up an appointment. This is a unique entertainment opportunity to receive personal messages while supporting the library! Times: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn how to use Ancestry Library and discover the secrets of your family tree! Learn how to conduct searches, evaluate resources and map your family history across the world--all with Ancestry Library, a free database available to patrons inside the library. Call to register! 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 Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this spring. The Wise Walk is a ten week walking program geared toward adults 50+. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in South Park with our library walking group on Thursday mornings at 9:30am. Kickoff meeting will be Thursday, September 7thh, at 10:00am in the library. To register or for more information, call the library at, 412-835-2207.ext. 264 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 Memory Café' 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. 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 Learn about what’s new, what’s trending and what you may have missed in the world of apps! Call to register! Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Join us for a book-based trivia showdown for adults 18 and older. Form a team of 3-5 players, read the five books selected, and let the battle begin! Light snacks and soft drinks provided. Date: Thursday, November 30 Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $50 per team Location: BP Community Center Auditorium 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 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 - Now Meeting at the Library. Meets Last Thursday of the Month at 10:00 Now Meets at the LIbrary! 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 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://www.meetup.com/Pittsburgh-Unreal-Engine-4-Meetup/ 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 Learn about what’s new, what’s trending and what you may have missed in the world of apps! Call to register! Memory Café' 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!
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The program is designed to educate the public on how to take responsibility for their own health.
Preventative methods to improve overall health will be discussed. Topics include:
-The role Chiropractic plays in maintaining a healthy spine and nervous system
-Helpful exercises and stretches for back and neck pain prevention
-Proper nutrition/supplementation
-Improving your posture
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.
in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library
This Book Club is Full - Please join the Tuesday Morning Group on the last Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library beginning in 2017.
This class will cover the variety of databases and downloadable e-resources your Library offers for free. Learn how to access Consumer Reports magazine, download free mp3 files, take a course on over 500 topics, check out ebooks, eaudio, and so much 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.
Join and RSVP as space is limited. We will meet in a room in the Municipal building in Bethel Park (in the conference room).
New Members Welcome!
For more information
in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library
This Book Club is Full - Please join the Tuesday Morning Group on the last Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library beginning in 2017.
Wednesday, Sept. 6th at 7 p.m.
Dementia care is challenging, but it doesn't have to be painful. Rachael addresses details of dementia, dementia care communication, living situations, and how to deal with challenging behaviors.
Held in Council Chambers.
Thursday, Sept. 7th at 7 p.m.
Class teacher Jen Wittkopp, trained in French Aromatherapy, will teach you how to incorporate therapeutic grade essential oils into your family's routine. Topics include: essential oil history, safety, children, pets, different grades of essential oils, aromatic use, topical use, internal use, synergies, layering, cooking/baking, candles & room fresheners vs. diffusing and how to use some of the most popular essential oils to support your family's wellness naturally. You do not need to be an Aromatherapist to use essential oils in your home. Come learn with us! Light refreshments will be served.
Held in Council Chambers.
Monday, Sept. 18th at 7 p.m.
Often claims of American exceptionalism can be exaggerated, but the First Amendment really does make America unique, even within the industrialized democracies. No other country has such stringent protections against government restrictions of free speech and a free press. While the First Amendment was a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights when it was ratified in 1791 the reality is that federal protection of free speech rights are 20th Century provenance. This facilitated discussion will briefly trace the legal history of the First Amendment including the substantial role the ACLU played. From Oliver Wendell Holmes' "shouting fire in a crowded theater" to today's social media saturation, the discussion will explore issues including but not limited to hate speech/groups, Citizens United, Wiki Leaks, the Espionage Act and, of course, obscenity. Brenda Lee Green joined the ACLU as a high school senior and has maintained a three decade relationship with the ACLU of Pennsylvania as a member, volunteer, donor, and board member. Most of her work with the ACLU involves fighting censorship.
Held in Council Chambers.
Wed. Sept 20th at 2pm
A brief explanation of some common causes of back and neck pain and some tips to treat and prevent it.
Held in Council Chambers.
Wednesday, Sept. 20th at 7 p.m.
The evening will explore the mystery genre from comfortable tea sippers to nail biters. Thrillers, suspense, and cozies there is something on the bookshelf for everyone. After the session, you’ll know who dunnit before the end of the book.
After retiring from teaching, Lois has concentrated on writing. She is currently enrolled in courses from the Masters of Fiction Writing program at Seton Hill University.
Her published works include: Matrimony and Murder, Murder on a Park Bench, Seminar on Murder, Murder at the Beach, Facets of Murder, and Clarity of Murder.
Held in Council Chambers.
Thursday, Sept. 21st at 7 p.m.
Do you feel like you are constantly taking care of everyone else and rarely make time for yourself? Join this lecture led by health coach, Jess Malingowski. This lecture will change the way you think about self-care and also give you tools that you can start incorporating in your daily life. Jess is a Certified Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition® and owns a health coaching business where she focuses on helping people establish self-care habits that lead to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
Held in Council Chambers.
Saturday, Sept. 23rd at 10 a.m.
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.
Held in Council Chambers.
New Members Welcome!
For more information
Tues. Sept. 26th at 7 p.m.
Are you ready? Do you have a plan? Disasters and emergencies can strike at any time--the best way to handle them is to be ready. This program will help you to be ready so any disaster or emergency is easily handled.
Held in Council Chambers.
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.
in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library
This Book Club is Full - Please join the Tuesday Morning Group on the last Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library beginning in 2017.
Tuesday, Oct. 3rd at 7 p.m.
The program is designed to educate the public on how to take responsibility for their own health.
Preventative methods to improve overall health will be discussed. Topics include:
-The role Chiropractic plays in maintaining a healthy spine and nervous system
-Helpful exercises and stretches for back and neck pain prevention
-Proper nutrition/supplementation
-Improving your posture
Held in Council Chambers.
Held in Council Chambers.
Held in Council Chambers.
Learn about what's new, what's trending and what you just need to have in the world of app
Tuesday, Oct. 10th at 7 p.m.
Issues Covered: Hot button issues and topics including Castle Doctrine, Self-Defense & Concealed Carry, Gun Free Zones Myths, facts about background checks, do we ‘really’ need more gun laws and, of course, the 2nd Amendment ‘and’ PA’s Article 1, Section 21 Constitutional Provisions. A Q&A session will be part of the program and questions are encouraged.
Held in Council Chambers.
Wednesday, Oct. 18th at 7 p.m.
Even though your first motivation for dropping those pounds might be looking better, losing weight is really a product of becoming healthier. The fact is that being overweight is commonly linked to a host of avoidable health problems like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Not to mention that the causes of obesity can often make you feel unwell. You do not need another diet book or weight loss shake. You need a plan, backed by cutting edge science on how to turn your body into a fat burning machine so you lose the weight and keep it off for good!
Part 1: Weight Loss / Nutrition Presentation from 7:00pm to 7:45pm
Part 2: Workout Session (high intensity interval training) from 7:45pm to 8:30pm
*Be sure to bring or wear workout clothes if participating in Part 2
Held in Council Chambers.
Thursday, Oct. 19th at 7 p.m.
Wonder Woman first appeared in Sensation Comics in 1942. Since that time she has been recognized as the foremost female superhero, influencing generations of creators and characters. Join us for a presentation of her history, the background story of her creation, and the ongoing story of her influence, both in comics and the world.
Presenter Wayne Wise is a comic book writer, artist, retailer, and scholar living in Pittsburgh. He has a BA in History and an MA in Clinical Psychology. He is a published author and pop culture journalist. He has taught classes on Comics and Pop Culture at Chatham University, and taught seminars on Writing for Comics at Seton Hill and Point Park University. He serves on the Board of the Pittsburgh ToonSeum where he has presented numerous lectures and workshops. Visit his website at www.wayne-wise.com.
Held in Council Chambers.
Saturday, Oct. 21st at 11am
Learn about the types of banks, why to utilize a bank, services they provide, and the protection afforded to their customers.
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.
Wed. Oct 25th at 2 p.m.
Common causes of hip, knee and foot pain and suggestions to help.
Held in Council Chambers.
in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library
This Book Club is Full - Please join the Tuesday Morning Group on the last Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library beginning in 2017.
Thursday, Oct.26th at 7 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what it took to be a successful investor? Do some things in the financial world confuse you, but you want answers? Are you just curious to learn more about investing? If any of these intrigue you this 40 minute open discussion may be worth attending. In this open discussion, Financial Advisor Cory Phillips will explain the basic investment philosophy he uses with clients, and he'll able to answer any questions you may have on this.
Held in Conference Room.
Join and RSVP as space is limited. We will meet in a room in the Municipal building in Bethel Park (in the conference room).
Monday, Oct. 30th at 7 p.m.
Have you ever had a dream that for one reason or another was set aside – placed on a shelf somewhere? What if you could revisit that dream and actually make it happen? Live the life you envision through proven techniques that guide your personal success. This workshop helps you get clear about where you want to go and the steps to take you there.
About Ruth Martin: Ruth Martin is a Certified DreamBuilder Coach with the Life Mastery Institute. Ruth’s workshops and coaching programs help people breakthrough limitations and achieve greater results than they’ve known before.
Held in Council Chambers.
New Members Welcome!
For more information
Thursday, Nov. 2nd at 7 p.m.
Are you unsure on when you can retire? Do you not know where to start to begin preparing for retirement? Would you like to learn an established process that helps guide the way? In this open discussion, Financial Advisor Cory Phillips will outline how he helps his clients prepare for retirement. He will go over the process he uses, along with answering any questions you may have.
Held in Conference Room.
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.
in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library
This Book Club is Full - Please join the Tuesday Morning Group on the last Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am in the Fireplace Room at the Bethel Park Public Library beginning in 2017.
New Members Welcome!
For more information
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 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.