Presented by Omega Learning Center Join us in the library courtyard for books about flowers, fruits, vegetables, and more. After the books are shared, children are invited to water the plants and help nurture our new garden! Storytime will be brought indoors in the case of inclement weather. For 3-5 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning September 1st. 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 beginning September 1st. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. 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 and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. 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! This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. Memory Café' This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. 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. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. Covers how to set up a FREE Yahoo email account (accessible on ANY internet computer) If you already have an email account, you can bring your email address and password, we can log into your email account, and you can ask questions. ~Presented by the Allegheny County Department of Parks, this class will teach students about generalist and specialist animals, and how both have advantages and disadvantages regarding survival. Park Rangers will lead students in a Project WILD-based learning activity to discover how different adaptations benefit some animals over others when competing for food in the wild. Project WILD is a wildlife-focused conservation education program that addresses the need for human beings to develop as responsible citizens of our planet. For grades 3 and 4. Register beginning September 1st 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 lapsit storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. Time is allowed afterwards for free play, so toddle on over for fun! For 0-2 year olds. No registration necessary. 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 - Filled with songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and lively knee bounces, this lapsit storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. Time is allowed afterwards for free play, so toddle on over for fun! For 0-2 year olds. No registration necessary. THE CLASS IS FULL. NO WAITING LIST. Presented by Earl Hollinshead III These free classes will offer American Sign Language (ASL) lessons for deaf and hearing patrons. (will include some classifiers / compare to college level course) Thursdays beginning September 14th. Beginner classes are from 5:45pm to 7:15pm. Space is limited - REGISTRATION REQUIRED ~~CLASS IS FULL Hey artists, thinkers, and innovators! Are you itching to make art and express yourself? Here’s your chance. Join us each Thursday in September for a series of art workshops. For grades 5 and up. Register beginning September 1st. We’re starting with the letter “A” and working our way through the alphabet. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a letter-themed craft to take home. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports The PA Forward Basic Literacy by helping Pennsylvanians to achieve one of the highest literacy rates in the country. For 3-5 year olds. No registration necessary. We’re starting with the letter “A” and working our way through the alphabet. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a letter-themed craft to take home. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports The PA Forward Basic Literacy by helping Pennsylvanians to achieve one of the highest literacy rates in the country. For 3-5 year olds. No registration necessary. We’ll stimulate the senses and promote learning in this special storytime that combines books, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Children with sensory or auditory issues will benefit most from this inclusive storytime. For ages 3-5. Register beginning September 1st. We’ll stimulate the senses and promote learning in this special storytime that combines books, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Children with sensory or auditory issues will benefit most from this inclusive storytime. For ages 3-5. Register beginning September 1st. Big time fun for the littlest of hands! This 20 minute class includes a story and related art project. For 2-4 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning September 1st. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Presented by Dr. Bryan Johnson Learn to make a different type of slime during each class. For grades 2-4. Register beginning September 1st. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. 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. Animals can take you anywhere in science! Join the Kratt Brothers for a WILD adventure. You may learn more about animals and their habitats than you ever knew before. Combining adventure and fun with science education, this is a Filled with songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and lively knee bounces, this lapsit storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. Time is allowed afterwards for free play, so toddle on over for fun! For 0-2 year olds. No registration necessary. 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 Filled with songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and lively knee bounces, this lapsit storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. Time is allowed afterwards for free play, so toddle on over for fun! For 0-2 year olds. No registration necessary. THE CLASS IS FULL. NO WAITING LIST. Presented by Earl Hollinshead III These free classes will offer American Sign Language (ASL) lessons for deaf and hearing patrons. (will include some classifiers / compare to college level course) Thursdays beginning September 14th. Beginner classes are from 5:45pm to 7:15pm. Space is limited - REGISTRATION REQUIRED ~~CLASS IS FULL 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. We’re starting with the letter “A” and working our way through the alphabet. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a letter-themed craft to take home. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports The PA Forward Basic Literacy by helping Pennsylvanians to achieve one of the highest literacy rates in the country. For 3-5 year olds. 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? We’re starting with the letter “A” and working our way through the alphabet. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a letter-themed craft to take home. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports The PA Forward Basic Literacy by helping Pennsylvanians to achieve one of the highest literacy rates in the country. For 3-5 year olds. No registration necessary. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. We’ll stimulate the senses and promote learning in this special storytime that combines books, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Children with sensory or auditory issues will benefit most from this inclusive storytime. For ages 3-5. Register beginning September 1st. A special edition of Appy Hour- geared towards Older Adults! Please Register We’ll stimulate the senses and promote learning in this special storytime that combines books, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Children with sensory or auditory issues will benefit most from this inclusive storytime. For ages 3-5. Register beginning September 1st. Casting all actors and actresses! Be a part of a lively Thanksgiving play where you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines! We are looking for readers with a dramatic flair. All of our practices will lead up to a holiday performance at a local retirement facility. Sign up to be a part of the fun! For grades 5 and up. Register beginning September 1st. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. 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 http://pittsburghsouthwritersgroup.com Presented by Kim Stolfer, President of Firearms Owners Against Crime Learn to make a different type of slime during each class. For grades 2-4. Register beginning September 1st. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. Meet worms from Phipps Conservatory! Learn how they live, eat, move, and explore the healthy soil they create. Presented by educators from Phipps Conservatory. For grades 1-4. Registration is limited. Register beginning September 1st. 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 lapsit storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. Time is allowed afterwards for free play, so toddle on over for fun! For 0-2 year olds. No registration necessary. 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 Filled with songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and lively knee bounces, this lapsit storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. Time is allowed afterwards for free play, so toddle on over for fun! For 0-2 year olds. No registration necessary. THE CLASS IS FULL. NO WAITING LIST. Presented by Earl Hollinshead III These free classes will offer American Sign Language (ASL) lessons for deaf and hearing patrons. (will include some classifiers / compare to college level course) Thursdays beginning September 14th. Beginner classes are from 5:45pm to 7:15pm. Space is limited - REGISTRATION REQUIRED ~~CLASS IS FULL Recycle old paperback books into pumpkin decorations! We will supply the old books! Please bring your own scissors if possible. This is a Basic Level craft. Must register – limited space. We’re starting with the letter “A” and working our way through the alphabet. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a letter-themed craft to take home. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports The PA Forward Basic Literacy by helping Pennsylvanians to achieve one of the highest literacy rates in the country. For 3-5 year olds. No registration necessary. We’re starting with the letter “A” and working our way through the alphabet. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a letter-themed craft to take home. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports The PA Forward Basic Literacy by helping Pennsylvanians to achieve one of the highest literacy rates in the country. For 3-5 year olds. No registration necessary. The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) ~Geocaching allows you to go on real-life, electronic treasure hunts. It's an excellent team building activity, not to mention lots of fun! After this adventure, you will have new knowledge, a few goodies, as well as an awesome experience to look back on! Presented by Venture Outdoors and sponsored in part by the Allegheny Trust Fund, this event is one you do not want to miss! For grades 5 and up. Register beginning September 1st. We’ll stimulate the senses and promote learning in this special storytime that combines books, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Children with sensory or auditory issues will benefit most from this inclusive storytime. For ages 3-5. Register beginning September 1st. We’ll stimulate the senses and promote learning in this special storytime that combines books, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Children with sensory or auditory issues will benefit most from this inclusive storytime. For ages 3-5. Register beginning September 1st. Casting all actors and actresses! Be a part of a lively Thanksgiving play where you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines! We are looking for readers with a dramatic flair. All of our practices will lead up to a holiday performance at a local retirement facility. Sign up to be a part of the fun! For grades 5 and up. Register beginning September 1st. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Learn to make a different type of slime during each class. For grades 2-4. Register beginning September 1st. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. Learn about pollination, bee anatomy, life cycle, and habitats through fun, interactive games. Presented by educators from Phipps Conservatory. For grades 1-4. Registration limited. Register beginning September 1st. 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 Filled with songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and lively knee bounces, this lapsit storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. Time is allowed afterwards for free play, so toddle on over for fun! For 0-2 year olds. No registration necessary. 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 Filled with songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and lively knee bounces, this lapsit storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. Time is allowed afterwards for free play, so toddle on over for fun! For 0-2 year olds. No registration necessary. THE CLASS IS FULL. NO WAITING LIST. Presented by Earl Hollinshead III These free classes will offer American Sign Language (ASL) lessons for deaf and hearing patrons. (will include some classifiers / compare to college level course) Thursdays beginning September 14th. Beginner classes are from 5:45pm to 7:15pm. Space is limited - REGISTRATION REQUIRED ~~CLASS IS FULL Presented by Wayne Wise Join Dr. Debbie, psychic medium, psychotherapist and author, for an evening of mediumship and psychic messages delivered with love, laughter and dignity. Not everyone is guaranteed to receive a message. However, in Dr. Debbie’s unique way, she will try to bring loving messages from your loved ones in spirit or direct spiritual guidance on personal issues for as many people as she can. Bring your open mind and be uplifted! Cost: $25 Location: Bethel Park Commuity Center We’re starting with the letter “A” and working our way through the alphabet. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a letter-themed craft to take home. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports The PA Forward Basic Literacy by helping Pennsylvanians to achieve one of the highest literacy rates in the country. For 3-5 year olds. 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? We’re starting with the letter “A” and working our way through the alphabet. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a letter-themed craft to take home. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports The PA Forward Basic Literacy by helping Pennsylvanians to achieve one of the highest literacy rates in the country. For 3-5 year olds. No registration necessary. This ABC Nature and Me program will explore the letter G and the corresponding phonemic sound. Students will learn the planting methods used in a successful garden and explore the parts of plants. For ages 3-5. Registration is limited. Register beginning September 1st. Presented by Kelly Dixon, Relationship Banker, Citizens Bank Village Square Market District and Heather Mays, Assistant Manager, Citizens Bank Bethel Park Giant Eagle ~Presented by the Allegheny County Department of Parks, this program combines nature, history, and exercise, all while having fun in South Park! Teams of students will race through the park alongside their Park Ranger guide trying to find as many Have you read this #1 New York Times best-seller yet by R.J. Palacio? If not, now’s your chance! Wonder features Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. The book’s focus is Auggie transitioning into a public school and is given from varying viewpoints. Wonder lends itself well to open conversations about bullying, friendships, appearances, and kindness. Read the book beforehand and then come to discuss your favorite parts. Plans will be made to view the movie together upon its release in November. Parents are more than welcome to attend the book club discussions as well as the movie. It’s a don’t-miss for sure! For grades 3 and 4. Register beginning September 1st. We’ll stimulate the senses and promote learning in this special storytime that combines books, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Children with sensory or auditory issues will benefit most from this inclusive storytime. For ages 3-5. Register beginning September 1st. We’ll stimulate the senses and promote learning in this special storytime that combines books, songs, movement, and sensory activities. Children with sensory or auditory issues will benefit most from this inclusive storytime. For ages 3-5. Register beginning September 1st. Casting all actors and actresses! Be a part of a lively Thanksgiving play where you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines! We are looking for readers with a dramatic flair. All of our practices will lead up to a holiday performance at a local retirement facility. Sign up to be a part of the fun! For grades 5 and up. Register beginning September 1st. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. Google has some of the world's most popular applications for desktop and mobile use. This course focuses on 3 of the most popular: maps, calendar, and Google Drive. 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. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 The Wild Cats Clans have lived in peace and harmony for many moons –but now, strange messages from their warrior ancestors speak of terrifying new prophecies and a mysterious danger. Just what IS the Danger? Read The New Prophecy: Midnight by Erin Hunter prior to coming to the program. We’ll make a craft, play a game, and answer trivia questions about the many Warriors characters. For grades 3-6. Register beginning September 1st. 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! This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. Memory Café' This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. 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. This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. Presented by Martine Marino, MPT, COMT 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 lapsit storytime is the perfect bonding experience for caregiver and child. Time is allowed afterwards for free play, so toddle on over for fun! For 0-2 year olds. 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. Time is allowed afterwards for free play, so toddle on over for fun! For 0-2 year olds. No registration necessary. THE CLASS IS FULL. NO WAITING LIST. Presented by Earl Hollinshead III These free classes will offer American Sign Language (ASL) lessons for deaf and hearing patrons. (will include some classifiers / compare to college level course) Thursdays beginning September 14th. Beginner classes are from 5:45pm to 7:15pm. Space is limited - REGISTRATION REQUIRED ~~CLASS IS FULL 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 Turn back the sands of time and 'unearth' the secrets of ancient Egypt. 'Dig into' pyramids, adorn yourself with Egyptian art, and enjoy a fun mummy wrapping activity. For grades 2-4. Register beginning September 1st. We’re starting with the letter “A” and working our way through the alphabet. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a letter-themed craft to take home. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports The PA Forward Basic Literacy by helping Pennsylvanians to achieve one of the highest literacy rates in the country. For 3-5 year olds. No registration necessary. We’re starting with the letter “A” and working our way through the alphabet. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a letter-themed craft to take home. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in this 40 minute class that supports The PA Forward Basic Literacy by helping Pennsylvanians to achieve one of the highest literacy rates in the country. For 3-5 year olds. No registration necessary. 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/ Join Library friends and other friends from the community for a special night of indoor trick-or-treating. Children will travel to stations throughout the Library, each sponsored by a different community organization. Stop by their table for valuable information, plus a treat for your bag! For all ages. Register beginning September 1st. Casting all actors and actresses! Be a part of a lively Thanksgiving play where you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines! We are looking for readers with a dramatic flair. All of our practices will lead up to a holiday performance at a local retirement facility. Sign up to be a part of the fun! For grades 5 and up. Register beginning September 1st. Presented by Ruth Martin It’s Halloween! Come to the Library in costume for stories, songs, games, a craft, and of course, trick-or-treating! For 2-6 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning September 1st. 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 This class is designed for strengthening preschoolers’ bodies,and introducing listening and focusing skills. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel with you to class. For 3-5 year olds, with a caregiver. Register beginning September 1st. 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 CLASS IS FULL. NO WAITING LIST. Presented by Earl Hollinshead III These free classes will offer American Sign Language (ASL) lessons for deaf and hearing patrons. (will include some classifiers / compare to college level course) Thursdays beginning September 14th. Beginner classes are from 5:45pm to 7:15pm. Space is limited - REGISTRATION REQUIRED ~~CLASS IS FULL 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? Veteran’s Day is a wonderful holiday for citizens to recognize the brave men and women who keep us free! The Bethel Park Public Library is honored to host Dr. Robert Snyder, a Slippery Rock University professor and former Army officer and captain who served in Iraq. Dr. Snyder has written a children’s book, explaining exactly what a veteran is. He will read his book, stopping along the way to share stories and experiences from his own life. Pre-order forms for his book are available at the Library should families want their own copy. Dr. Snyder will happily sign these books and distribute the day of the program. For grades K-4 and their families. Register beginning September 1st. Big time fun for the littlest of hands! This 20 minute class includes a story and related art project. For 2-4 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning September 1st. Casting all actors and actresses! Be a part of a lively Thanksgiving play where you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines! We are looking for readers with a dramatic flair. All of our practices will lead up to a holiday performance at a local retirement facility. Sign up to be a part of the fun! For grades 5 and up. Register beginning September 1st. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 This class is designed for strengthening preschoolers’ bodies,and introducing listening and focusing skills. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel with you to class. For 3-5 year olds, with a caregiver. Register beginning September 1st. 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 CLASS IS FULL. NO WAITING LIST. Presented by Earl Hollinshead III These free classes will offer American Sign Language (ASL) lessons for deaf and hearing patrons. (will include some classifiers / compare to college level course) Thursdays beginning September 14th. Beginner classes are from 5:45pm to 7:15pm. Space is limited - REGISTRATION REQUIRED ~~CLASS IS FULL We will be decorating bulb ornaments with nail polish for colorful and dazzling results! This is a Basic Level craft. Must register – limited space. 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. Sabrina Tatalias, a senior at Bethel Park High School, is working toward her Girl Scout Gold Award. She has created lessons on topics that are are important to young women, promoting confidence, knowledge, self-esteem, and girl empowerment. Classes will consist of information, handouts, crafts, games, and more. For girls in grades 3 and 4. Register beginning September 1st. 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! Casting all actors and actresses! Be a part of a lively Thanksgiving play where you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines! We are looking for readers with a dramatic flair. All of our practices will lead up to a holiday performance at a local retirement facility. Sign up to be a part of the fun! For grades 5 and up. Register beginning September 1st. Learn how to use this FREE eResource that provides convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information. Consumers can search and browse within medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles. The event supports The PA Forward Health Literacy in helping citizens manage their own and their family’s well-being, and empower them to be effective partners with their healthcare providers so they can live longer, more productive lives. We invite you and your toddler to join us for the joyful exploration of paint. Young children will work on their motor skills when choosing to paint with their fingers, hands, feet, arms, legs and toes. Please bring messy clothes, along with wipes, so thatyour child's creativity is not restricted. Each week we will explore a different kind of homemade paint such as all-natural gel fingerpaints and natural-dye yogurt fingerpaints. Parents will be encouraged to bring ingredients from home to share with each other. For ages 9 mo-2 years with a caregiver. Register beginning September 1st. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Celebrate Thanksgiving by giving a special pop-up card to a friend or relative. We will complete the card the week before Thanksgiving so you will have time to send the card in the mail. For grades 3 and 4. Register beginning September 1st. 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 http://pittsburghsouthwritersgroup.com This class is designed for strengthening preschoolers’ bodies,and introducing listening and focusing skills. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel with you to class. For 3-5 year olds, with a caregiver. Register beginning September 1st. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach, and share! Who doesn’t love a fun game of chance? Join us for an evening of Bingo where your favorite book characters will be called. Five in a row? You know what to do! Shout it out loud and proud and claim a book as your prize. For grades K-4. Register beginning September 1st. 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 CLASS IS FULL. NO WAITING LIST. Presented by Earl Hollinshead III These free classes will offer American Sign Language (ASL) lessons for deaf and hearing patrons. (will include some classifiers / compare to college level course) Thursdays beginning September 14th. Beginner classes are from 5:45pm to 7:15pm. Space is limited - REGISTRATION REQUIRED ~~CLASS IS FULL 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? Sabrina Tatalias, a senior at Bethel Park High School, is working toward her Girl Scout Gold Award. She has created lessons on topics that are are important to young women, promoting confidence, knowledge, self-esteem, and girl empowerment. Classes will consist of information, handouts, crafts, games, and more. For girls in grades 3 and 4. Register beginning September 1st. Casting all actors and actresses! Be a part of a lively Thanksgiving play where you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines! We are looking for readers with a dramatic flair. All of our practices will lead up to a holiday performance at a local retirement facility. Sign up to be a part of the fun! For grades 5 and up. Register beginning September 1st. We invite you and your toddler to join us for the joyful exploration of paint. Young children will work on their motor skills when choosing to paint with their fingers, hands, feet, arms, legs and toes. Please bring messy clothes, along with wipes, so thatyour child's creativity is not restricted. Each week we will explore a different kind of homemade paint such as all-natural gel fingerpaints and natural-dye yogurt fingerpaints. Parents will be encouraged to bring ingredients from home to share with each other. For ages 9 mo-2 years with a caregiver. Register beginning September 1st. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 This class is designed for strengthening preschoolers’ bodies,and introducing listening and focusing skills. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel with you to class. For 3-5 year olds, with a caregiver. Register beginning September 1st. 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) Be a part of this ongoing Library tradition! We’ll supply the iced tea cartons and graham crackers and ask that you bring a can of icing and bag of candy to share. This workshop is a great way to spend time together and get in the holiday spirit! ~Join us for an evening of chocolate fun. There will be games such as M&M sorting, relay races, shuffleboard, and more. For grades 5 and up. Register beginning September 1st. We invite you and your toddler to join us for the joyful exploration of paint. Young children will work on their motor skills when choosing to paint with their fingers, hands, feet, arms, legs and toes. Please bring messy clothes, along with wipes, so thatyour child's creativity is not restricted. Each week we will explore a different kind of homemade paint such as all-natural gel fingerpaints and natural-dye yogurt fingerpaints. Parents will be encouraged to bring ingredients from home to share with each other. For ages 9 mo-2 years with a caregiver. Register beginning September 1st. 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? This thirty minute storytime builds upon the lapsit experience by providing books and stories with more language, simple storylines, and predictable plots. Join us for this fun introduction to the Library experience! For 2 and 3 year olds. No registration necessary. These easy and fun DIY crafts for you and your doll are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Be sure to bring your doll along for a fun photo op! For grades K-4. Register beginning September 1st. Big time fun for the littlest of hands! This 20 minute class includes a story and related art project. For 2-4 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning September 1st. Increasingly we are relying on services in "the cloud" for our entertainment, file storage, and backup. This module will introduce the cloud and some of the popular services for file storage and backup, entertainment, and Productivity. Services covered include Dropbox, Pandora, Evernote, iHeartRadio and Stitcher. 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. 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 For more information please visit http://pittsburghsouthwritersgroup.com 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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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.
Wednesday you don’t want to miss! For grades K-2. Register beginning September 1st.
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.
waypoints as possible before time runs out. Students will have to correctly answer as many questions as they can at each waypoint to earn points. The team with the most points wins a prize! For grades 5 and up. Register beginning September 1st.
*This program takes place off-site at South Park. The meeting point will be given at registration and in a follow-up confirmation email.
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.
For all ages. Register beginning September 1st.
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.