We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Toddle on over for a terrific Tuesday. Stories, songs, rhymes and more comprise this thirty-minute early literacy class. An activity will follow each class and relate to the theme of the day. For 2-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Toddle on over for a terrific Tuesday. Stories, songs, rhymes and more comprise this thirty-minute early literacy class. An activity will follow each class and relate to the theme of the day. For 2-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room If you like natural disasters and historical events, this is the book club for you! Each month we’ll discuss one of the books from the popular series written by Lauren Tarshis and then do an activity that goes along with it. Don’t forget to pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Desk and read it prior to attending class. For grades 2-4. Register on the first of each month. This nationally-acclaimed early literacy program will build reading readiness skills through stories, music, movement, and more. Don’t miss this ever-popular class that promises fun for you and your little one. For 0-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. This nationally-acclaimed early literacy program will build reading readiness skills through stories, music, movement, and more. Don’t miss this ever-popular class that promises fun for you and your little one. For 0-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. High winds and heavy rains…can you design a structure that could withstand a hurricane? Come and try this engineering challenge! For grades 4-6. Register beginning July 1st . Bring your imagination and use our art supplies to create whatever you wish. To tie into this year's theme, however, ideas will be given for coral reef sculptures and more. The choice will still be yours since open art time truly does allow for an Ocean of Possibilities! Come create with us and have fun! For grades K-6. Register on the first of each month. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Thursdays at 9:30am, May 12th-July 14th Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this spring. Wise Walk is a ten-week walking program geared toward adults. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in South Park with our library walking group. We meet at the parking lot by the gazebo/pond on Maple Spring Drive. To register or for more information, call the library at 412-835-2207.ext. 264 Join us for songs, rhymes, knee bounces, and more in this 30-minute early literacy class that will benefit both you and your child. Bonding time with your baby is priceless! Spend time together, and with other families, in this fun class that will be followed by free playtime. For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Join us for songs, rhymes, knee bounces, and more in this 30-minute early literacy class that will benefit both you and your child. Bonding time with your baby is priceless! Spend time together, and with other families, in this fun class that will be followed by free playtime. For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Song for a Whale is a terrific novel based on a real whale. The “world’s loneliest whale” sings at an unusual frequency of 52 Hz that can’t be heard by other whales. Author Lynne Kelly heard of this whale, paired it with her knowledge of sign language through her career as an interpreter, and this magical story was created. Join us as we discuss this amazing book while doing a different activity each week., For grades 3 and 4. Register beginning July 1st and pick up your copy of the book at the Children’s Desk. Join us as we have oceans of fun, reading, singing, and learning together. For 3-5 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Join us as we have oceans of fun, reading, singing, and learning together. For 3-5 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Conference Room Do you want a pet fish, but your mom says “NO!?” Bring in an empty cereal box to create your very own aquarium. You can create your own aquatic animal to live inside. For grades 2-4. Register beginning June 1st . Wear your favorite pair of pjs and slippers and come on out to listen to some great stories that tie in with this year’s Summer Learning theme. This evening storytime provides fun for the whole family and includes a craft activity afterwards. For all ages. Register on the first of each month. We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Toddle on over for a terrific Tuesday. Stories, songs, rhymes and more comprise this thirty-minute early literacy class. An activity will follow each class and relate to the theme of the day. For 2-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Toddle on over for a terrific Tuesday. Stories, songs, rhymes and more comprise this thirty-minute early literacy class. An activity will follow each class and relate to the theme of the day. For 2-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Presented by Dress for Success Pittsburgh - Bringing clothing and employment readiness support to women on location across the region. Do you have an upcoming interview, internship, career fair, new job, or trainingprogram? Receive support in selecting complimentary business professional clothing,shoes, accessories, and personal care items from the Dress for Success Pittsburgh team. You'll receive employment readiness support and connections to neededresources to address common barriers like childcare, food resources and professional mentorship. MUST REGISTER This free class will cover how to use the Library’s Testing and Career Prep eResource with your Library Card from home or at the Library. Includes a resume builder, cover letter templates, test help for educational and vocational exams and more. If you cannot make this date, ask for a 1 on 1 class! Must Register – Limited Space. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Identifying their own emotions and the emotions of others is an important developmental step for young children. Join us for an entertaining program consisting of emotional stories, games, and a craft. For ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Register beginning July 1st . Our group is primarily for giving and getting critiques of our writing from fellow members. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Click the following link to register and for more information. www.pittsburghsouthwritersgroup.com Conference Room This nationally-acclaimed early literacy program will build reading readiness skills through stories, music, movement, and more. Don’t miss this ever-popular class that promises fun for you and your little one. For 0-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Book for the July 13th, 10am meeting is Lost Hills by Lee Goldberg. Conference Room This nationally-acclaimed early literacy program will build reading readiness skills through stories, music, movement, and more. Don’t miss this ever-popular class that promises fun for you and your little one. For 0-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Calling all little cooks who also love books! Listen to a beach or ocean-themed story and then make a delicious recipe to go along with it! Crab croissants anyone? For grades K-4. Register on the first of each month. Bethel Park Public Library and South Park Theatre have joined forces to create the ultimate Musical Theatre Trivia Night. We’ve scoured the hits of stage and screen to come up with the ultimate list of musical theatre trivia questions and answers. Teams of four will battle through multiple rounds of trivia about productions old and new. Each member of the winning team will receive a complimentary ticket to any 2022 Mainstage production. Concessions will be available at the Theatre. Submit your team name and four team participants to bethelparklibrary.org/trivia Location- South Park Theatre – Brownsville Rd & Corrigan Drive Presented by Cori Wamsley, CEO of Aurora Corialis Publishing As a publisher of nonfiction books that feature fascinating personal stories and information on how to overcome challenges, I have seen a lot of people struggling with their content, as well as what they need to successfully publish. Writing a book that weaves your story and your message together to help others with their similar challenges takes way more than just delicious words. You have to know how to say what you want to say in a way that encourages the reader and helps them see you as not only a good storyteller but also an authority. I’ve keyed in on 5 Things to Know about Writing and Publishing Nonfiction that will help you not only be successful in writing your story but also in selling your books and reaching more people. With this talk, you’ll walk away knowing: And more! Sure, writing may be fun and cathartic, but you need to have a plan for the book and publishing if you actually want to make an impact in the world with it! Bio: Cori Wamsley, CEO of Aurora Corialis Publishing, works with business owners who have a transformational story to share. As a book coach and publisher, she helps them quickly and easily write and publish a book for their brand that helps them create a legacy and be seen as an expert while building a relationship with the reader that leads to coaching and other business goals. Cori’s bestselling book The SPARK Method: How to Write a Book for Your Business Fast and her unique publishing programs empower business owners to get their message heard. Program Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Thursdays at 9:30am, May 12th-July 14th Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this spring. Wise Walk is a ten-week walking program geared toward adults. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in South Park with our library walking group. We meet at the parking lot by the gazebo/pond on Maple Spring Drive. To register or for more information, call the library at 412-835-2207.ext. 264 Join us for songs, rhymes, knee bounces, and more in this 30-minute early literacy class that will benefit both you and your child. Bonding time with your baby is priceless! Spend time together, and with other families, in this fun class that will be followed by free playtime. For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Join us for songs, rhymes, knee bounces, and more in this 30-minute early literacy class that will benefit both you and your child. Bonding time with your baby is priceless! Spend time together, and with other families, in this fun class that will be followed by free playtime. For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Song for a Whale is a terrific novel based on a real whale. The “world’s loneliest whale” sings at an unusual frequency of 52 Hz that can’t be heard by other whales. Author Lynne Kelly heard of this whale, paired it with her knowledge of sign language through her career as an interpreter, and this magical story was created. Join us as we discuss this amazing book while doing a different activity each week., For grades 3 and 4. Register beginning July 1st and pick up your copy of the book at the Children’s Desk. Join us as we have oceans of fun, reading, singing, and learning together. For 3-5 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30 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? Fireplace Room Join us as we have oceans of fun, reading, singing, and learning together. For 3-5 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Join us for a reading of The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles by Michelle Cuevas and then stay to compose your very own secret message in a bottle that others will attempt to decipher. For grades 4-6. Register beginning July 1st Dress for a mess. We will create art using a variety of objects. You never know what you might be working with…a fly swatter, squirt bottle, or bubble wrap! For grades 1 and 2. Register beginning July 1st . Learn about the fascinating world of sharks with stories, songs, and a craft. For ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Register beginning July 1st Come hang out with friends and play the classic card game Go Fish. Other card games will be taught and played too. Don’t miss out on the fun! For grades K-4. Register on the first of each month. Make a sea life zen garden to help bring mindfulness and relaxation to your day! This meditative garden will relieve stress and bring you pleasant thoughts of the beach! Now you can have the enchantment of the sea right at your fingertips all year long. For grades 7 and up. Register beginning July 1st. We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Toddle on over for a terrific Tuesday. Stories, songs, rhymes and more comprise this thirty-minute early literacy class. An activity will follow each class and relate to the theme of the day. For 2-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Toddle on over for a terrific Tuesday. Stories, songs, rhymes and more comprise this thirty-minute early literacy class. An activity will follow each class and relate to the theme of the day. For 2-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Shark Week begins Sunday, July 28th. Join us for a screening of the Spielberg classic Jaws one week and its computer-generated cousin The Meg the next. Just don’t blame us if you never want to go swimming again! Snacks provided. For grades 7 and up. Register beginning July 1st. Book for the July 20th, 7pm meeting is Hideout by Kathleen George. Conference Room This nationally-acclaimed early literacy program will build reading readiness skills through stories, music, movement, and more. Don’t miss this ever-popular class that promises fun for you and your little one. For 0-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. The third Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a Memory Café in the fireplace room from 10:30-12pm. 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. Fireplace Room This nationally-acclaimed early literacy program will build reading readiness skills through stories, music, movement, and more. Don’t miss this ever-popular class that promises fun for you and your little one. For 0-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Presented by Martine Marino, MPT, COMT  Do you or a loved one have a history of falls or have a concern about deteriorating balance? Learn about common reasons for falling, ways you can make your house safer to prevent falls, and some simple exercises to improve your balance during this interactive lecture! Council Chambers Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Join us for songs, rhymes, knee bounces, and more in this 30-minute early literacy class that will benefit both you and your child. Bonding time with your baby is priceless! Spend time together, and with other families, in this fun class that will be followed by free playtime. For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Join us for songs, rhymes, knee bounces, and more in this 30-minute early literacy class that will benefit both you and your child. Bonding time with your baby is priceless! Spend time together, and with other families, in this fun class that will be followed by free playtime. For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Song for a Whale is a terrific novel based on a real whale. The “world’s loneliest whale” sings at an unusual frequency of 52 Hz that can’t be heard by other whales. Author Lynne Kelly heard of this whale, paired it with her knowledge of sign language through her career as an interpreter, and this magical story was created. Join us as we discuss this amazing book while doing a different activity each week., For grades 3 and 4. Register beginning July 1st and pick up your copy of the book at the Children’s Desk. Join us as we have oceans of fun, reading, singing, and learning together. For 3-5 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Join us for a special edition of Appy Hour geared towards those 50+ Learn about what’s new, what’s trending and what you just need to have in the world of apps! Bring your phone or tablet. Please register at the library 412-835-2207 Join us as we have oceans of fun, reading, singing, and learning together. For 3-5 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Conference Room Every month we will read a book from the American Library Association’s top 10 most challenged or banned books. At our meeting, we will discuss the book, reasons for the item being banned or challenged, and the importance of access in upholding intellectual freedom. This is a safe place for hard discussions. For grades 7 and up. Register beginning the first of each month. Presented by Sam Colosimo and Fred Saluga of MUFON The Mutual UFO Network is a US-based non-profit organization composed of civilian volunteers who study reported UFO sightings. It is one of the oldest and largest organizations of its kind, claiming thousands of members worldwide in more than 43 countries and all 50 states. (The Library is NOT OPEN on Sundays in the Summer - Event is being held in the Council Chambers, across the hallway from the Library in the Bethel Park Municipal Building) Council Chambers Will you be able to escape the Bermuda Triangle? Put your puzzle-solving clues to the test! Successfully break out in sixty minutes or less and you’ll receive a $10 Target gift card, plus a candy bar of your choice. For grades 7 and up. Register beginning July 1st. The Book Club will discuss Where Did You Go Bernadette? by Maria Semple We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Toddle on over for a terrific Tuesday. Stories, songs, rhymes and more comprise this thirty-minute early literacy class. An activity will follow each class and relate to the theme of the day. For 2-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Toddle on over for a terrific Tuesday. Stories, songs, rhymes and more comprise this thirty-minute early literacy class. An activity will follow each class and relate to the theme of the day. For 2-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Shark Week begins Sunday, July 28th. Join us for a screening of the Spielberg classic Jaws one week and its computer-generated cousin The Meg the next. Just don’t blame us if you never want to go swimming again! Snacks provided. For grades 7 and up. Register beginning July 1st. This nationally-acclaimed early literacy program will build reading readiness skills through stories, music, movement, and more. Don’t miss this ever-popular class that promises fun for you and your little one. For 0-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. 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. Conference Room This nationally-acclaimed early literacy program will build reading readiness skills through stories, music, movement, and more. Don’t miss this ever-popular class that promises fun for you and your little one. For 0-3 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Second Chance program is helping sea turtles in a big way. Join us as we learn about some of the challenges sea turtles are facing, and why it’s so important to work towards saving them. Whether you’re on a beach, or miles away from the ocean, you can do your part in helping these beautiful creatures. If we all pitch in, imagine the ocean of possibilities! While the Zoo cannot bring a sea turtle to visit, they will bring a land turtle named Sassafrass! Don’t miss this special opportunity! For grades K-6. Register beginning July 1st . Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Join us for songs, rhymes, knee bounces, and more in this 30-minute early literacy class that will benefit both you and your child. Bonding time with your baby is priceless! Spend time together, and with other families, in this fun class that will be followed by free playtime. For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Join us for songs, rhymes, knee bounces, and more in this 30-minute early literacy class that will benefit both you and your child. Bonding time with your baby is priceless! Spend time together, and with other families, in this fun class that will be followed by free playtime. For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Song for a Whale is a terrific novel based on a real whale. The “world’s loneliest whale” sings at an unusual frequency of 52 Hz that can’t be heard by other whales. Author Lynne Kelly heard of this whale, paired it with her knowledge of sign language through her career as an interpreter, and this magical story was created. Join us as we discuss this amazing book while doing a different activity each week., For grades 3 and 4. Register beginning July 1st and pick up your copy of the book at the Children’s Desk. Join us as we have oceans of fun, reading, singing, and learning together. For 3-5 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Join us as we have oceans of fun, reading, singing, and learning together. For 3-5 year olds with a caregiver. Register beginning June 1st for all 8 weeks of summer classes. Join owner of The Jumpstart Factory, Mandi Pryor, at the Bethel Park Library on Saturday, July 30th at 11 a.m. and learn how you can give your business a jumpstart to success. Whether you are starting a new business or you want to re-ignite your current business this session will help you find out the three main ways you can jumpstart your business and start getting new clients. Council Chambers We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Travel back 19,000 years from the comfort of your couch! This National Historic Landmark, located in Washington County, PA, features a massive rock overhang used 19,000 years ago for shelter by the first people in North America. In addition to ancient history at the Rockshelter, visitors to Meadowcroft can also step back in time to experience rural life over the past 500 years through a series of interpretive villages, including a 16th century Eastern Woodland Indian Village, an 18th century log cabin and open-sided trading post, and a 19th century village that includes a church, one-room schoolhouse, and blacksmith shop. At this virtual program, a representative from the Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3N9hcyR *** This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select public libraries and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Museum Spotlight Lectures: PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, August 6 at 10 a.m. for a special virtual storytime and activity! See our calendar for more details on how to register. Bring your imagination and use our art supplies to create whatever you wish. To tie into this year's theme, however, ideas will be given for coral reef sculptures and more. The choice will still be yours since open art time truly does allow for an Ocean of Possibilities! Come create with us and have fun! For grades K-6. Register on the first of each month. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Presented by Author J. V. Hilliard J.V. Hilliard is an imaginative voice arriving on the fantasy adventure scene with The Last Keeper, the first in his epic Warminster series. Join us for an exciting evening! Born of steel, fire and black wind, J.V. Hilliard was raised as a highlander in the foothills of a once-great mountain chain on the confluence of the three mighty rivers that forged his realm’s wealth and power for generations. Hilliard’s training and education readied him to lift a quill that would scribe the tale of the realm of Warminster, filled with brave knights, harrowing adventure and legendary struggles. He lives in the city of silver cups, hypocycloids and golden triangles with his wife, a ranger of the diamond. They built their castle not far into the countryside, guarded by his own two horsehounds, Thor and MacLeod, and resides there to this day. Program Room 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30 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? Fireplace Room Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village! A representative from the Heinz History Center will read a Meadowcroft-themed story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read! About Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village: A variety of tours and educational experiences are offered at Meadowcroft, a National Historic Landmark. Investigate archeology and the prehistoric people who lived in the area 19,000 years ago; travel 400 years into the past to explore a re-created 16th century Indian village; explore an 18th century frontier trading post; visit a 19th century rural village while learning from re-enactors; and more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3xCAs1E *** This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Museum Storytimes: Nationsl ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY! FLOAT on over between 12-3 pm to enjoy a delicious root beer float with your peers. You'll also have the chance to make a seashell craft that will commemorate this year's summer learning program. Wear your favorite pair of pjs and slippers and come on out to listen to some great stories that tie in with this year’s Summer Learning theme. This evening storytime provides fun for the whole family and includes a craft activity afterwards. For all ages. Register on the first of each month. We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room The Somerset Historical Center is a 150-acre rural history museum, which preserves the history of life in southwestern PA through a wide range of exhibits, workshops, and educational programs. At the Visitor Center, stories of the people of southwestern PA are told through objects of everyday frontier life; also on the grounds visitors can see a 1770’s farmstead with sparse furnishings, a more permanent 1830’s farmstead, an early 19th century covered bridge, a cider press, and a maple sugar camp from 1860. At this virtual program, a representative from the Somerset Historical Center will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3xq3ZM2 *** This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select public libraries and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Spotlight Lectures: PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, August 13 at 10 a.m. for a special virtual storytime and activity! See our calendar for more details on how to register. If you like natural disasters and historical events, this is the book club for you! Each month we’ll discuss one of the books from the popular series written by Lauren Tarshis and then do an activity that goes along with it. Don’t forget to pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Desk and read it prior to attending class. For grades 2-4. Register on the first of each month. Book for the August 10th, 10am meeting is The Zig Zag Girl by Elly Griffiths. Conference Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Presented by Anita Buzzy-Prentiss During the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, Anita Buzzy-Prentiss traveled all around Pittsburgh and photographed almost 200 "porchraits" - pictures of people on or near their porches. She felt like she was on a mission to spread, love, gratitude, joy and hope. She and her collaborator, Ellen Beckjord, asked these same five questions of everyone who is pictured in this book: what do you miss? What are you enjoying? What is surprising you? What are you learning? What do you hope for? What you'll read is an excerpt from their answers. This collection of images and thoughts is inspiring, insightful, delightful, and wise - guidance and grace to help all of us navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. Anita Buzzy Prentiss is a portrait photographer and owner of Buzzy Photography. She focuses on capturing the essence of her subjects to bring out spontaneous, sincere expressions and the magic of loving relationships. She truly feels that her gift is to see the best in each person. Anita has been in business for over 25 years. She is currently working on a new book called “Waiting in the Wings”- a series of photos and interviews of dancers as they come through the pandemic. The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Conference Room Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of Somerset Historical Center! A representative from the Heinz History Center will read a themed story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read! About Somerset Historical Center: The Somerset Historical Center is a 150-acre rural history museum, which preserves the history of life in southwestern PA through a wide range of exhibits, workshops, and educational programs. At the Visitor Center, stories of the people of southwestern PA through objects of everyday frontier life; also on the grounds visitors can see a 1770’s farmstead with sparse furnishings, a more permanent 1830’s farmstead, an early 19th century covered bridge, a cider press, and a maple sugar camp from 1860. Workshops are offered on traditional skilled crafts and trades, such as cottage craft coopering, tinsmithing, decorating Pysanky eggs, blacksmithing, rug hooking, and folk toy making. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3zOlGYr *** This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Museum Storytimes: Come hang out with friends and play the classic card game Go Fish. Other card games will be taught and played too. Don’t miss out on the fun! For grades K-4. Register on the first of each month. We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Old Economy Village tells the fascinating story of the Harmony Society, a 19th century religious community. Visitors can tour the Visitor Center and many of the settlement’s buildings such as the George Rapp House, Carriage House, Mechanics Building, Wine Cellar, Store, Post Office, Baker House, Bake Oven, Community Kitchen, Cabinet Shop, Blacksmith Shop, and Granary. In these buildings, visitors can observe artifacts on display and learn about the daily life of the Harmonists. At this virtual program, a representative from Old Economy Village will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3zBTS9G *** This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select public libraries and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Spotlight Lectures: PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, August 20 at 10 a.m. for a special virtual storytime and activity! See our calendar for more details on how to register. The third Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a Memory Café in the fireplace room from 10:30-12pm. 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. Fireplace Room This class will cover how to use the Library eResources Peterson’s Test and Career Prep and Universal Class to help in your job search. If you cannot make the date above, please call for other times. Must Register – Limited Space. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Book for the August 17th, 7pm meeting is Dead Days of Summer by Carolyn G. Hart. Conference Room Presented by Dress for Success Pittsburgh - Bringing clothing and employment readiness support to women on location across the region. Do you have an upcoming interview, internship, career fair, new job, or trainingprogram? Receive support in selecting complimentary business professional clothing,shoes, accessories, and personal care items from the Dress for Success Pittsburgh team. You'll receive employment readiness support and connections to neededresources to address common barriers like childcare, food resources and professional mentorship. MUST REGISTER Please join PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner for Allegheny County, Amy Sawdey, as she presents information on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before getting ready to apply for post-secondary school admission. Time will be built into the presentation to allow you to ask any questions you may have regarding the financial aid process. Program Room Every month we will read a book from the American Library Association’s top 10 most challenged or banned books. At our meeting, we will discuss the book, reasons for the item being banned or challenged, and the importance of access in upholding intellectual freedom. This is a safe place for hard discussions. For grades 7 and up. Register beginning the first of each month. 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30 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? Fireplace Room Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of Old Economy Village! A representative from the Heinz History Center will read a themed story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read! About Old Economy Village: Old Economy Village tells the fascinating story of the Harmony Society, a 19th century religious community. Visitors can tour the Visitor Center and many of the settlement’s buildings such as the George Rapp House, Carriage House, Mechanics Building, Wine Cellar, Store, Post Office, Baker House, Bake Oven, Community Kitchen, Cabinet Shop, Blacksmith Shop, and Granary. In these buildings, visitors can observe artifacts on display and learn about the daily life of the Harmonists. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3O7uDQX *** This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Museum Storytimes: Who's starting kindergarten this fall? We're so excited for you! Prepare for your first day of school by coming to the Library for a special storytime only open to rising kindergartners. Carefully selected activities will be included to reinforce those kindergarten readiness skills, and to ease the first day of school jitters. For those entering kindergarten this year. Register beginning August 1st and please register for only one of the offered sessions. We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Who's starting kindergarten this fall? We're so excited for you! Prepare for your first day of school by coming to the Library for a special storytime only open to rising kindergartners. Carefully selected activities will be included to reinforce those kindergarten readiness skills, and to ease the first day of school jitters. For those entering kindergarten this year. Register beginning August 1st and please register for only one of the offered sessions. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Before the Pittsburgh area became known for its steel, it was once known as the glass manufacturing center of our country. Opened in 1893, the Duncan & Miller Glass Company became famous for its workers’ skill, the artistry of designs, and the glass colors. The National Duncan Glass Society was formed in 1975 to keep alive the history of glass companies, to study their impact on the economic development of the region, and to celebrate the men and women who made it possible. At this virtual program, a representative from Duncan & Miller Glass Museum will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3tFwTXl *** This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select public libraries and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Spotlight Lectures: PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, August 27 at 10 a.m. for a special virtual storytime and activity! See our calendar for more details on how to register. You've spent a lifetime accumulating, NOW WHAT? Presented by Luke B. Barefoot, Registered Representative with Beaconsfield Financial Services Affordable Care Act Presented by Kim Hrubes from Greater Pittsburgh Insurance Consultants Inc. Medicare 101 Presented by Chuck Karolewski, Medicare specialist with Greater Pittsburgh Insurance Consultants Benefits of Chiropractic Care Presented by Fraudin Chiropractic FREE POSTURE SCREENINGS will also be available onsite. 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. Conference Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room The Book Club will discuss Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline. Fireplace Area The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Conference Room Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of Duncan & Miller Glass Museum! A representative from the Heinz History Center will read a themed story that will introduce children to glassmaking in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read! About Duncan & Miller Glass Museum: Before the Pittsburgh area became known for its steel, it was once known as the glass manufacturing center of our country. Opened in 1893, the Duncan & Miller Glass Company became famous for its workers’ skill, the artistry of designs, and the glass colors. The National Duncan Glass Society was formed in 1975 to keep alive the history of glass companies, to study their impact on the economic development of the region, and to celebrate the men and women who made it possible. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3QmnsG2 *** This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Museum Storytimes: 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. Please RSVP at https://communities.unrealengine.com and the virtual discussion will happen at https://app.kosmi.io/room/lsdrrs Conference Room The Book Club will discuss Confident Women: Swindlers, Grifters, and Shapeshifters of the Feminine Persuasion by Tori Telfer. We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Historic Fort Steuben was built in 1786 by the First American Regiment for the protection of surveyors who had been sent by the Continental Congress to map the Northwest Territory. Visitors can tour the reconstructed fort to see the soldiers’ quarters, guardhouse, hospital, and commissary, as well as the Federal Land Office. Historic Fort Steuben’s many exhibits, tours, and events tell the story of the daily life of the men who helped open the territories to settlement. At this virtual program, a representative from Historic Fort Steuben will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3mQUO2r *** This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select public libraries and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Museum Spotlight Lectures: PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, September 3 at 10 a.m. for a special virtual storytime and activity! See our calendar for more details on how to register. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30 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? Fireplace Room Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of Historic Fort Steuben! A representative from the Heinz History Center will read a themed story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read! About Historic Fort Steuben: Historic Fort Steuben was built in 1786 by the First American Regiment for the protection of surveyors who had been sent by the Continental Congress to map the Northwest Territory. Visitors can tour the reconstructed fort to see the soldiers’ quarters, guardhouse, hospital, and commissary, as well as the Federal Land Office. Historic Fort Steuben’s many exhibits, tours, and events tell the story of the daily life of the men who helped open the territories to settlement. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3tHp8A6 *** This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Museum Storytimes: We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room West Overton Village is the only pre-Civil War village intact in Pennsylvania. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a stop on the American Whiskey Trail. The Village represents the transformation of American culture from an agrarian society with the production of the coverlets and the distilling operation, to a more industrial society with the excavation of coal and ultimately the production of coke, a necessary ingredient for steel. Today visitors can tour the restored Village’s remaining buildings, including the Overholt Homestead, the Spring House where Henry Clay Frick was born, and the Distillery Museum. At this virtual program, a representative from West Overton will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3xtaP3v *** This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select public libraries and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Museum Spotlight Lectures: PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, September 10 at 10 a.m. for a special virtual storytime and activity! See our calendar for more details on how to register. Presented by Martine Marino, MPT, COM 3-proven techniques for using your mental/emotional rebounding ability to gain control over an injury, accident, or surgery. Hear Paula Franetti, MS, recovery coach and founder of the Rebound Planner series, explain the 3-key mental and/or emotional techniques that position you to gain the best control over reaching your desired recovery outcome. Council Chambers Presented by author Christine M. Soltis Christine M. Soltis will be discussing karma, based on her new book release: Collecting and Controlling Karma: The Third Dimension Trap. From the book’s back cover, the presentation elements will include some of the following: What is the most powerful metaphysical and universal element? Karma. Many people may think that karma is simple and is an easy explanation that it is our destiny and fate. But there is much more to karma than that. Have you entered this world with karmic debt from a past lifetime? Can we correct and control our very own karma? How does reincarnation work? Is there a soul? Author Christine M. Soltis addresses metaphysical elements while taking you on a semi-biographical journey through the past, present and future. Christine M. Soltis is a Private Investigator and Author. She is the owner of SolsticeNightSky Productions in Pittsburgh, PA. Christine wrote her first novel circa 2002-2003 and has been steadily sharpening her writing skills for 20 years. She has crafted 27 books at this time including Final Moon, Reclusive 2038, Collecting and Controlling Karma and more; she has also contributed prose to 4 comic books. Council Chambers Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this fall. Wise Walk is a ten-week walking program geared toward adults. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in South Park with our library walking group. We meet at the parking lot by the gazebo/pond on Maple Spring Drive. 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) Conference Room Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of West Overton Village Museum & Distillery! A representative from the Heinz History Center will read a themed story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read! About West Overton Village: West Overton Village is the only pre-Civil War village intact in Pennsylvania. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a stop on the American Whiskey Trail. The Village represents the transformation of American culture from an agrarian society with the production of the coverlets and the distilling operation, to a more industrial society with the excavation of coal and ultimately the production of coke, a necessary ingredient for steel. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3mZtA9Y *** This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Museum Storytimes: We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Presented by Dress for Success Pittsburgh - Bringing clothing and employment readiness support to women on location across the region. Do you have an upcoming interview, internship, career fair, new job, or training program? Receive support in selecting complimentary business professional clothing, shoes, accessories, and personal care items from the Dress for Success Pittsburgh team. You'll receive employment readiness support and connections to needed resources to address common barriers like childcare, food resources and professional mentorship. MUST REGISTER Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room The Merrick is home to a collection of French, German, English and American paintings from the 18th and 19th Century, featuring examples of romantic, realistic, and impressionistic art by prominent American and European artists. In addition, a piano played by composer, Stephen Foster, is on display. At this virtual program, a representative from Merrick Art Gallery will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3Hxx2BV *** This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select public libraries and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Museum Spotlight Lectures: PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, September 17 at 10 a.m. for a special virtual storytime and activity! See our calendar for more details on how to register. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this fall. Wise Walk is a ten-week walking program geared toward adults. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in South Park with our library walking group. We meet at the parking lot by the gazebo/pond on Maple Spring Drive. To register or for more information, call the library at 412-835-2207.ext. 264 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30 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? Fireplace Room Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of Merrick Art Gallery! A representative from the Heinz History Center will read a themed story that will introduce children to art in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read! About Merrick Art Gallery: The Merrick is home to a collection of French, German, English and American paintings from the 18th and 19th Century, featuring examples of romantic, realistic, and impressionistic art by prominent American and European artists. In addition, a piano played by composer, Stephen Foster, is on display. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3N2SrEn *** This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm Upcoming Museum Storytimes: Raising Funds while Raising Spirits with Psychic Medium Debbie Pakler, PhD. Certified psychic medium, Debbie Pakler, will be at the library to give 20 minutes readings for $40 (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! We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Whether you are a regular visitor or have never been, there is a lot for you to discover at the Senator John Heinz History Center! Devoted to the history and heritage of Western Pennsylvania, the History Center is Pennsylvania’s largest history museum and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The 370,000 square-foot museum presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection in an interactive environment perfect for visitors of all ages. Learn about the museum's rich collection and ongoing exhibits, including newest exhibition: Pittsburgh’s John Kane: The Life & Art of an American Workman. This exhibit features 37 original works of art and dozens of artifacts that showcase the world of John Kane – a turn-of-the-century Scottish immigrant who achieved breakthrough success as a painter after toiling for more than 40 years as a laborer in industrial-age Pittsburgh. At this virtual program, a representative from the Heinz History Center will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3zGMqKf *** This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select public libraries and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, September 24 at 10 a.m. for a special virtual storytime and activity! See our calendar for more details on how to register. The third Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a Memory Café in the fireplace room from 10:30-12pm. 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. Fireplace Room Presented by Michelle Kirk, Artist, Teacher of adult and children classes and Party Artist We'll explore a wonderful seascape image (Yes! You CAN do it) while working on our drawing & perspective skills and learning what micron drawing pens can do for you! You'll be able to frame it, and if you enjoy watercolor, can add that to it later as well! MUST REGISTER - LIMITED SPACE Program Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this fall. Wise Walk is a ten-week walking program geared toward adults. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in South Park with our library walking group. We meet at the parking lot by the gazebo/pond on Maple Spring Drive. 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) Conference Room Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of the Heinz History Center! A representative from the Heinz History Center will read a themed story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read! About the Heinz History Center: Devoted to the history and heritage of Western Pennsylvania, the History Center is Pennsylvania’s largest history museum and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The 370,000 square-foot museum presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection in an interactive environment perfect for visitors of all ages. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3OpScV4 *** This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit http://bethelparklibrary.org/museumpasses.htm We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room This course starts by looking at Social Security and ends five sessions later after discussing how to select the appropriate place for long term living. Along the way we investigate Medicare, Medigap, Advantage and Drug Plans, low income programs, Adult Day Care, care in your home and retirement communities. You will receive an in depth reference binder that will assist you with care planning and understanding for years to come. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS SERIES AND PLAN TO ATTEND ALL 5 SESSIONS Sessions will be from 10:30—12:30 on Tuesdays in Council Chambers Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room 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. Conference Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this fall. Wise Walk is a ten-week walking program geared toward adults. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in South Park with our library walking group. We meet at the parking lot by the gazebo/pond on Maple Spring Drive. To register or for more information, call the library at 412-835-2207.ext. 264 We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room This course starts by looking at Social Security and ends five sessions later after discussing how to select the appropriate place for long term living. Along the way we investigate Medicare, Medigap, Advantage and Drug Plans, low income programs, Adult Day Care, care in your home and retirement communities. You will receive an in depth reference binder that will assist you with care planning and understanding for years to come. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS SERIES AND PLAN TO ATTEND ALL 5 SESSIONS Sessions will be from 10:30—12:30 on Tuesdays in Council Chambers Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Presented by author Christine M. Soltis Christine M. Soltis will be discussing Stones, Ghosts and Aliens. This presentation addresses the use of natural stones/crystals in a historical sense up to present day. In past and modern culture, natural stones have had many uses and have been used for protection against ghosts. Some stones, knowns as tektites, derive from meteorite impact on Earth and are claimed to be useful in alien contact and connection. Council Chambers Presented by Lindsey Thompson of Ruby Flora Plant Shop Houseplant 102 is perfect for plant parents who already understand the basics but want to know a bit more. I will dive into propagation and the different methods that can be used, fertilization/feeding, and pest damage, control and mitigation. Council Chambers Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this fall. Wise Walk is a ten-week walking program geared toward adults. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in South Park with our library walking group. We meet at the parking lot by the gazebo/pond on Maple Spring Drive. To register or for more information, call the library at 412-835-2207.ext. 264 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30 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? Fireplace Room Raising Funds while Raising Spirits with Psychic Medium Debbie Pakler, PhD. Certified psychic medium, Debbie Pakler, will be at the library to give 20 minutes readings for $40 (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! We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room This course starts by looking at Social Security and ends five sessions later after discussing how to select the appropriate place for long term living. Along the way we investigate Medicare, Medigap, Advantage and Drug Plans, low income programs, Adult Day Care, care in your home and retirement communities. You will receive an in depth reference binder that will assist you with care planning and understanding for years to come. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS SERIES AND PLAN TO ATTEND ALL 5 SESSIONS Sessions will be from 10:30—12:30 on Tuesdays in Council Chambers Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Presented by David Frick, CPA, Financial Professional, AXA Advisors, LLC With the typical American family having limited or no retirement savings, it appears that saving for retirement is not a high priority for the average family.Come find out why this approach can destroy the golden years of your life and explore various strategies for saving for retirement including employer retirement plans, IRAs, and more. Program Room Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this fall. Wise Walk is a ten-week walking program geared toward adults. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in South Park with our library walking group. We meet at the parking lot by the gazebo/pond on Maple Spring Drive. To register or for more information, call the library at 412-835-2207.ext. 264 Experience the spirit of Halloween while enjoying tea and finger sandwiches. Wear your kookiest hat. Prize awarded for the most unusual Halloween Hat. Donation: $5.00 The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Conference Room We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room This course starts by looking at Social Security and ends five sessions later after discussing how to select the appropriate place for long term living. Along the way we investigate Medicare, Medigap, Advantage and Drug Plans, low income programs, Adult Day Care, care in your home and retirement communities. You will receive an in depth reference binder that will assist you with care planning and understanding for years to come. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS SERIES AND PLAN TO ATTEND ALL 5 SESSIONS Sessions will be from 10:30—12:30 on Tuesdays in Council Chambers Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room The third Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a Memory Café in the fireplace room from 10:30-12pm. 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. Fireplace Room Presented by Martine Marino, MPT, COM Common causes of hip, knee and foot pain and suggestions to help. Council Chambers Use the Library’s 3D Printer to make personalized gifts, replacements parts, or your own artistic item or creative invention. Take this free class to learn how to use this innovation of industry! If you cannot make the date above, please call for other times. Must Register – Limited Space. Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this fall. Wise Walk is a ten-week walking program geared toward adults. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in South Park with our library walking group. We meet at the parking lot by the gazebo/pond on Maple Spring Drive. To register or for more information, call the library at 412-835-2207.ext. 264 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30 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? Fireplace Room 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. Please RSVP at https://communities.unrealengine.com and the virtual discussion will happen at https://app.kosmi.io/room/lsdrrs Conference Room We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room This course starts by looking at Social Security and ends five sessions later after discussing how to select the appropriate place for long term living. Along the way we investigate Medicare, Medigap, Advantage and Drug Plans, low income programs, Adult Day Care, care in your home and retirement communities. You will receive an in depth reference binder that will assist you with care planning and understanding for years to come. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS SERIES AND PLAN TO ATTEND ALL 5 SESSIONS Sessions will be from 10:30—12:30 on Tuesdays in Council Chambers Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Presented by Dress for Success Pittsburgh - Bringing clothing and employment readiness support to women on location across the region. Do you have an upcoming interview, internship, career fair, new job, or training program? Receive support in selecting complimentary business professional clothing, shoes, accessories, and personal care items from the Dress for Success Pittsburgh team. You'll receive employment readiness support and connections to needed resources to address common barriers like childcare, food resources and professional mentorship. MUST REGISTER 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. Conference Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this fall. Wise Walk is a ten-week walking program geared toward adults. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in South Park with our library walking group. We meet at the parking lot by the gazebo/pond on Maple Spring Drive. 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) Conference Room We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this fall. Wise Walk is a ten-week walking program geared toward adults. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in South Park with our library walking group. We meet at the parking lot by the gazebo/pond on Maple Spring Drive. To register or for more information, call the library at 412-835-2207.ext. 264 Presented by local astronomer Larry McHenry This talk will look back at the life of French astronomer Charles Messier, one of the best-known astronomers and comet hunters from the ‘Age of Enlightenment’, which marked the birth of modern science. We’ll also cover his greatest contribution – his list of deep-sky objects, to avoid while comet hunting, his ‘Catalog of Nebulae and Star Clusters’. Program Room 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30 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? Fireplace Room Raising Funds while Raising Spirits with Psychic Medium Debbie Pakler, PhD. Certified psychic medium, Debbie Pakler, will be at the library to give 20 minutes readings for $40 (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! We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room This class will cover how to access news sources such as Time, Consumer Reports, The New Yorker, The Week and other sources from around the world. If you cannot make the date above, please call for other times. Must Register – Limited Space. Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Take a Wise Walk with the Bethel Park Public Library this fall. Wise Walk is a ten-week walking program geared toward adults. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in South Park with our library walking group. We meet at the parking lot by the gazebo/pond on Maple Spring Drive. To register or for more information, call the library at 412-835-2207.ext. 264 We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room The third Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a Memory Café in the fireplace room from 10:30-12pm. 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. Fireplace Room Presented by Martine Marino, MPT, COM A brief explanation of some common causes of back and neck pain and some tips to treat and prevent it. Council Chambers Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30 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? Fireplace Room We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room 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. Conference Room The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Conference Room The Book Club will discuss The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson. We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30 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? Fireplace Room We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Presented by Michelle Kirk, Artist, Teacher of adult and children classes and Party Artist Just in time for Christmas, make some sparkly, wonderful pieces to give to others! It's easier than you think and you don't have to break the bank on supplies! Let me guide you through the art store jewelry aisle and the absolute things you need (not all of it!) to make some wonderful gifts for others - or yourself! Don't get overwhelmed, come and have fun making jewelry for the holidays! Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room Enjoy delightful Holiday music and a game or two while tea is served with scones in a festive atmosphere. Donation: $5.00 The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Conference Room We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30 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? Fireplace Room We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room The third Wednesday of every month we will be hosting a Memory Café in the fireplace room from 10:30-12pm. 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. Fireplace Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon. Play some Pinochle! (not a class, experienced players preferred) Conference Room We will be showing the new blockbuster DVD release of the week on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Why wait to see what everyone is talking about now! Please call for schedule. Fireplace Room Fun, friendly games every week! Call the Library for dates and times at 412.835.2207 Fireplace Room 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. Conference Room Knitters of all levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, and talk! Adult Group - NOT A CLASS Fireplace Room
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