The Battle of the Books is back with a new twist...it's BOB BINGO!!! This program is open to anyone in 4th and 5th grades. This year's BOB is an individual event. There are BINGO Cards for February and March, with a suggested booklist. Read a combinatin of books from the list and titles you choose to complete your BINGO. Every BINGO earns you more chances to win! We're offering monthly prizes & grand prizes for both grade levels. Visit: www.sewickleylibrary.org/kids to register for this program beginning January 15th.

Watch our Kick Off Video with detailed information about BOB Bingo beginning Friday, January 22 at 9:30 am on SPL YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/sewickleypubliclibrary

Registration opens on Friday, January 15 at 12:00 AM.

Our Winter Reading Program AND our WQED Inquire Within Kickoff is here!! We are thrilled to announce our partnership with WQED Inquire Within through the generosity of Gateway Health!

Children and teens can add fun to the cold winter months by joining our Winter Reading Program! Just follow the simple steps below!

1) REGISTER ONLINE, then visit our library via curbside pickup* for a Winter Reading Kit (reading logs, activity sheets, winter bingo, winter activity book and more)! 
2) READ or LISTEN to books, audiobooks, Wonderbooks, graphic novels, board books, early readers, picture books, mysteries, fiction, nonfiction, romance or ask us for suggestions! We are also happy to make you a book bundle to go!
3) ENTER TO WIN as listed below:
One reading log can be submitted for one prize entry (via curbside dropoff or via email) for every:

• 10 books read (pre-readers)
• 5 books read (early readers)
• 3 books read (readers)
• 1 book read (tweens/teens)

Each submitted reading log is eligible to win monthly prizes made available through our WQED Inquire Within partnership and through the genersity of Gateway Health!

* Winter Reading Kit pickup begins Monday, January 18 and will continue daily during operating hours M-TH 10:00 am-6:00 pm and F 10:00 am-3:00 pm.

KIDS VIRTUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY ESCAPE 

MONDAY, MARCH 1ST - SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH 

Here is another Escape Room...this time the lephrcaun needs help...hoping the kids will love this one too! 

Not only will they have fun trying to collect the keys for opening the locks for the lephrchaun…but they will also be learning. 

This time we have added one more room to escape from.  The rooms will have to connect the rhyming words, reconstruct a puzzle, sort the rainbow colors, get to play a wheel of fortune-type word game and finish by answering math questions.

I will be keeping track of the scores.  Please try to use your real name...hard to figure out code names...hahaha.  Also, please sign up each child individually.

Anyone participating will receive a small St. Patrick's Day party favor and the high scorer will receive a special stuffed animal related to St. Patrick's Day!

A special thanks to our designer...JOSH BENNETT...senior @ South Park High School.

Please register each child below to receive the link and short St. Patrick's Day video...MAY THE LUCK OF THE IRISH BE WITH YOU!

SPRING BINGO

MONDAY, MARCH 1ST - SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH 

Here is another Bingo Card for the kids...this one is from March till April! 

Everyone who submits the completed Bino Card to paulinet@einetwork.net will have a chance to win $100 shopping spree for books!!!

Please register each child below...and I will email the Bingo Card to you...remember to have fun!!!

Sign-up to receive a box FULL OF SURPRISES!
March's Surprise Box doubles down on the MYSTERY

Tell us a little about what you like,
and you'll receive two books & one film from the library's collection
plus a bunch of fun stuff you can keep!

Sign-up to receive yours @ www.tiny.cc/marchsurprisebox
Open to all!

Life After "Q" Book Club's selection for the months of March through May is Just Mercy written by Bryan Stevenson.  Call us at 412-264-3502 to get your FREE copy.  We will hold one Zoom call in May (date to be determined) to discuss the book.

Mis Suzy is traveling down Alphabet Lane!  Each week will highlight a different letter of the alphabet with stories, songs & smiles.  Posted on the Hampton Community Library Facebook, Instagram & Blog pages on Thursday afternoon.  January 14-March 25 at 1:00p.m. 

Bond with your baby through cuddles, rhymes, songs, and lively knee bounces. This special time together sets the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning. Find this pre-recorded video on the Spring Into Fun page of the Library’s website. Go to www.bethelparklibrary.org and click on the Kids tab. For 0-2 year olds and their caregivers.

Struggling to find a job? Underemployed?
WorkAble can help!

WorkAble combines the services of career counselors, regional employers and volunteers to provide seamless services in geographically diverse locations throughout Allegheny County.  Funded through the United Way of Allegheny County, WorkAble takes a holistic approach to helping people with their job search.  Job seekers will work closely with a career counselor to create and implement a job search plan. WorkAble provides access to free one-on-one career counseling, workshops, employer-hiring events, career fairs and networking opportunities. 

Services include:

• Career counseling and assessment
• Guidance in resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, networking, interviewing and more
• LinkedIn coaching and training
• Job search assistance, including a weekly job opportunities email, employer events and on-site career fairs
• Online learning center and resource room
• Connection to other resources to assist with barriers to employment

By appointment only.  Please call Gina Sapienza at (412) 904-5993 to schedule.

For the last five years, Mt. Lebanon Library’s Children’s Department has challenged kids and families to create a book-themed diorama using marshmallow Peeps®. We are excited to continue the tradition virtually for its sixth year and with one major change… we are adding an Adult Category! So let your imagination run wild and see what you can create with those fluffy, sugary bundles of gooey goodness.

Here’s what to do: Create the diorama (a shoebox works as a wonderful staging area). Take a well-lit photo encompassing as much of the diorama as possible, and send it to childrenslibrary@einetwork.net by March 31 with the following information:

• Diorama Title
• Category (Kids: grade 5 and younger (minimal adult help), Teens: grade 6th-12th, Family: mixed ages or adult help, Adult).
• Contact info (in case you win)

In early April, after the submission deadline, we will post the images online so the public can vote for the best—or, as we like to call it, “The Peep-le’s Choice Award.” The lucky winners will be announced in April and each winner will receive a fabulous basket of goodies.

THE RULES  

1. Each diorama must be based on a book or literary theme. 
2. Characters should be portrayed by Peeps®.  
3. Limit 1 entry per contestant/group.  
4. All entries must be in good taste.  We reserve the right to omit any entries we feel are not appropriate for public viewing. 
5. Submit entries between March 1-31 to childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
6. Photos will be posted on our website and the public can vote in early April.
7. Winners will be announced in April after the voting period has ended; each winner will receive a fabulous basket of goodies!!

Reserved Pick-up is available anytime between 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Limited slots are available for patrons who want or need a "no contact" way to pick up their reserved materials. Reserved pick-up will take place in the vestibule at the lower entrance of the Library. Your requested items will be checked out to you and placed in a bag along with your due-date slip in alphabetical order on shelving in the vestibule. Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines when picking up your items.  

You must register for this service. If you are picking up holds for multiple family members, please fill out a separate registration form for each patron. Registration begins on February 25. Please register for Reserved Pick-ups no more than once each week in order for the library to provide this service to as many patrons as possible.

For questions about your account, please call 412-366-8100 ext. 116. To place a new hold, please call 412-366-8100 ext. 113 for adult items, ext. 123 for children's or teen items. You may also email your request(s) to NorthlandAdults@einetwork.net or NorthlandKids@einetwork.net

Learn more here!

Join us for a quick yoga workout once a week with Linda Frost.  This great program has many benefits for kids:

We're hosting virtual storytime sessions!

Enjoy a special Preschool Storytime event on our YouTube channel on Thursdays at 9:30am. Join us for stories and songs for children 3 1/2 to Kindergarten. 

Join us for a live virtual story time on our FaceBook page and YouTube page at the North Versailles Library.  This month's theme is "Transportation", and the book will be Transportation, by Gail Gibbons,

Virtual Music and Movement*

Dance a little, play a little music, and listen to a story, in the comfort of your own home! Thursdays at 10 a.m. Use things around your house to create musical instruments to play along with.

Join Ms. Kim on our Facebook page Charlotte Fezziwig at http://www.facebook.com/charlotte.fezziwig

No registration required.

Drop in on our Connecting Seniors meet up! First Thursday of every month at 10:00 am

Join on a computer or mobile device:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87624166789?pwd=bDJBZExtUGQ2SnkvWGtQUWZ3V2M1QT09

Meeting ID: 876 2416 6789
Passcode: Library

Join by dialing in (toll free):

+1 646 558 8656 US

Meeting ID: 876 2416 6789
Passcode: 1525673

Please join librarian Laurie Schultz for discussions on the Great Courses. In March and April (nine weeks, four lectures per week), we will be discussing The History of India which you can watch on Kanopy (https://mtlebanon.kanopy.com/video/history-india). Kanopy is available to Mt. Lebanon Library card holders. Please register below to receive a link to the discussion. Registration is for the year. Feel free to join at any time.

The Virtual Great Courses Discussions will be conducted via the free video conferencing software Zoom and a Library staff member will be supervising the session.  The Librarian coordinating the event will email each registrant a Zoom meeting invitation before the start of the program.  Zoom is available as a free desktop (for Windows, MacOS, and Linux Operating systems) and mobile application for Android and Apple iOS devices. Once Zoom is installed, you will be able to join the virtual Library program.

Registration is required.  By registering for this event you have agreed to comply with the library's patron behavior policy. All non-compliant participants will be immediately and permanently blocked from further participation.  Because the Librarian facilitating the event will not be able to provide live technical support during the virtual program, it is strongly encouraged you familiarize yourself with Zoom in advance of the program. You can also contact the Library’s Virtual Reference Service for assistance learning Zoom.  You can also join a test meeting to familiarize yourself with Zoom. For more in-depth instructions please visit the Zoom support page on joining a meeting.

Reserved Pick-up is available anytime between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Reserved pick-up will take place in the lobby at the entrance of the Library. Your requested items will be checked out to you and placed in a bag along with your due-date slip in alphabetical order on tables in the vestibule. Please take any returns to the outdoor book return just outside the library door. Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines when picking up your items. 

You must register to pick-up your holds. If you are picking up holds for multiple family members, please fill out a separate registration form for each patron. You can call 724-226-3491 to register as well.

You may also email your request(s) to clavharrisonlibrary@gmail.com

DANCE PARTY! DANCE PARTY!   Watch live on Facebook OR YouTube!

Yes Miss Ing will dance on Christmas Eve Day and New Years Eve Day!

This program is an interactive storytime featuring stories, word play, and music, as well as yoga poses and stretches. This virtual event is for families with young children, and will be available to watch on our Facebook page.

Toddler Tales is a storytime designed to get your little one movin’ and groovin’ while sparking their curiosity about the world of books. This interactive storytime is designed for children between the ages of 1.5 years to 3.5 years. During this action packed storytime we will read books, sing songs, and do action rhymes. Each week a new storytime is posted to our YouTube page. You can find all of our virtual storytime programming by just clicking the link. https://www.youtube.com/user/4128825694/featured

Join us for Virtual Story Time at the Castle Shannon Library every Thursday at 11:00 a.m.!

Each virtual story time can be viewed on Facebook, Instagram's IGTV, YouTube, and both the craft and story can be viewed on the Children's & Teen Department website. 

This week we will be reading The Luckiest St. Patrick's Day Ever! by Teddy Slater and making paper plate pots of gold. There will be a make-and-take kit for this craft.

This storytime is for all ages, Birth through 9.

No registration required! The program will become available on all platforms on the day of the event. Use the link below to visit the website to get both the story and the craft instructions!

If you don't like the answer you get, just shake it until you do! Magic 8 Ball! Watch it LIVE on facebook.com/shalerlibrary or on YouTube here!

The Friends of SNHL Book Sale runs from March 1 to April 17.  Folks must make an appointment so we can ensure social distancing and proper health/safety protocols at this time. Masks are required over the face/mouth during your appointment.  Each appointment is 1 1/2 hours in legnth.  (8) people per appointment or (8) shoppers in the room at a time.   No early or late entries.  No walk-ins at this time.   No children's books at this sale; although there are some DVDs and games/puzzles or odds/ends. This sale is a reader's paradise!  It will be re-stocked as the sale goes along and donations come in.   Please make arrangements to take items to your vehicle as volunteers won't be on hand to assist.  This is a fundraiser for the Shaler North Hills Library--the library needs the funds to assist in its operations.   Upon arrival for your appointment, stop at the Checkout Desk to check in.  As you shop, please note and tally the number of items you wish to purchase. When finished shopping, please pay at the Checkout Desk.   Cash, check or credit cards accepted.   Thank you so much for your support and kindness for the library, staff, volunteers and fellow shoppers. All funds raised go right back to library services and materials.  

Prices:   

• Hardback books $1.00
• Large/Trade paperbacks $1.00
• Small paperbacks  .50 cents
• DVDs  $1.00 per disc
• Music cds/video games  4 for $1.00
• Games/puzzles  $2.00 

You are invited to join Anne-Marie Salih, a native speaker, to practice French speaking skills in an online discussion. This group is for individuals who have a basic knowledge of French.

Please register with your email below and we will send you a link to the virtual meeting link prior to the event date/time.

The Friends of SNHL Book Sale runs from March 1 to April 17.  Folks must make an appointment so we can ensure social distancing and proper health/safety protocols at this time. Masks are required over the face/mouth during your appointment.  Each appointment is 1 1/2 hours in legnth.  (8) people per appointment or (8) shoppers in the room at a time.   No early or late entries.  No walk-ins at this time.   No children's books at this sale; although there are some DVDs and games/puzzles or odds/ends. This sale is a reader's paradise!  It will be re-stocked as the sale goes along and donations come in.   Please make arrangements to take items to your vehicle as volunteers won't be on hand to assist.  This is a fundraiser for the Shaler North Hills Library--the library needs the funds to assist in its operations.   Upon arrival for your appointment, stop at the Checkout Desk to check in.  As you shop, please note and tally the number of items you wish to purchase. When finished shopping, please pay at the Checkout Desk.   Cash, check or credit cards accepted.   Thank you so much for your support and kindness for the library, staff, volunteers and fellow shoppers. All funds raised go right back to library services and materials.  

Prices:   

• Hardback books $1.00
• Large/Trade paperbacks $1.00
• Small paperbacks  .50 cents
• DVDs  $1.00 per disc
• Music cds/video games  4 for $1.00
• Games/puzzles  $2.00 

Have TV shows like The Queen's Gambit gotten you interested in learning how to play chess, or you're just looking for something new to learn how to do in the cold winter months? Brentwood Library has partnered with Pittsburgh's own Queen's Gambit Chess Institute to provide free virtual beginner chess lessons for our younger patrons, from 3rd grade up through 8th! The class will take place weekly via Zoom on Thursdays starting on January 14th and running through April 22nd: the first half hour is devoted to instruction from a professional chess instructor, and the second to playing against the instructor or one another in the class to try your new skills! If you or your child are interested, please register by filling out the Google form at this link, and get ready to learn and have fun!

Register for 45-minute computer session.  Must wear mask while in the library and time is limited to 45 minutes of use.   

Select a time for browsing the library collection.  Registration is required and this will be an opportunity to look at library materials and check them out.  Browsing time is limited to 1/2 hour, and masks are required to enter the building.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. You may bring up to 4 people with you. 

Join us each week as we all work on independent projects including drawing, coloring, painting, and more! Use Zoom Meeting Code 282-312-1510 to join in!! 

The Friends of SNHL Book Sale runs from March 1 to April 17.  Folks must make an appointment so we can ensure social distancing and proper health/safety protocols at this time. Masks are required over the face/mouth during your appointment.  Each appointment is 1 1/2 hours in legnth.  (8) people per appointment or (8) shoppers in the room at a time.   No early or late entries.  No walk-ins at this time.   No children's books at this sale; although there are some DVDs and games/puzzles or odds/ends. This sale is a reader's paradise!  It will be re-stocked as the sale goes along and donations come in.   Please make arrangements to take items to your vehicle as volunteers won't be on hand to assist.  This is a fundraiser for the Shaler North Hills Library--the library needs the funds to assist in its operations.   Upon arrival for your appointment, stop at the Checkout Desk to check in.  As you shop, please note and tally the number of items you wish to purchase. When finished shopping, please pay at the Checkout Desk.   Cash, check or credit cards accepted.   Thank you so much for your support and kindness for the library, staff, volunteers and fellow shoppers. All funds raised go right back to library services and materials.  

Prices:   

• Hardback books $1.00
• Large/Trade paperbacks $1.00
• Small paperbacks  .50 cents
• DVDs  $1.00 per disc
• Music cds/video games  4 for $1.00
• Games/puzzles  $2.00 

Do you love creative writing? Share your pieces with a group of supportive writers! You can write your own piece or follow the prompt for the week. Visit our website to find the prompt. 

Use Zoom Meeting Code 282-312-1510 to join us!

Come to the Deer Creek Winery located in the Mall at Robinson for our Read Between the Wines -  The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes by Ruth Hogan.

Masha is drowning. Once a spirited, independent woman with a rebellious streak, her life has been forever changed by a tragic event twelve years ago. Unable to let go of her grief, she finds solace in the silent company of the souls of her local Victorian cemetery and at the town's lido, where she seeks refuge underwater - safe from the noise and the pain.
But a chance encounter with two extraordinary women - the fabulous and wise Kitty Muriel, a convent girl-turned-magician's wife-turned-seventy-something-roller-disco-fanatic, and the mysterious Sally Red Shoes, a bag lady with a prodigious voice - opens up a new world of possibilities, and the chance to start living again.
Until the fateful day when the past comes roaring back... 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86861360873

Join us virtually for an evening of fun and discovery! Players scour their kitchens for gadgets, whatsits, and assorted gizmos to win points in a fun-for-all-ages video-chat version of a traditional scavenger hunt.

No need to register. Just visit our zoom link when the program starts!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86861360873

Join us for our virtual Book Club via ZOOM!  

Call the library to register.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with us by learning about all the amazing women who have shaped our town, state, country, and world! Invite your best gal pal, pick up your program packet prior to this Zoom class, and join us for some GIRL POWER! For grades 7 and up. Register beginning March 1st.

What does the moon look like to you? Join us as we learn all about the moon with stories, songs and a fun craft kit! Get cozy at home in your PJs and tune in to our Facebook page and YouTube channel to join in the fun!

Take-home craft kits will be available as supplies last starting Monday, March 1st. To reserve a kit, please fill out the form below OR email Ms. Dani - danylod@einetwork.net

All ages are invited to join us online for a game night. Game is available on ios, android, or PC- free to download and free to play (some in app purchases available).

Registration is not required. Stay tuned to Facebook/Instagram for our game code at 7PM so you can join in.

THURSDAY, MARCH 4TH @ 7PM - ON ZOOM...

Join us and our dog friends on ZOOM. The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows kids to practice the skill of reading. By looking at a dog and reading to the dog, all threats of being judged are put aside. The child relaxes, waves to the attentive dog, and focuses on the reading. Reading improves because the child is practicing the skill of reading, building self-esteem, and associating reading with something pleasant.

Who or what will join us for St. Patrick's day???

*Everyone registered will receive a paperback book (I have 6 of each book...so it will be first come basis)

Everything You Need to Know about Writing and Publishing a Children’s Book*

Do you have a children’s book you’d like to publish? Find out the best ways to write it and get it out to the children who’d love to read it! Join authors Judy Press and Sam Smith to learn about the intricacies of both the craft and the business of children’s book publishing.

About the presenters:

Judy Press is the author of 20 published books for children, including the award-winning art activity book, THE LITTLE HANDS ART BOOK. Judy teaches art and writing in Pittsburgh area retirement communities and has presented numerous teacher seminars, school visits, library workshops and book signings throughout the country.

Sam Smith is a freelance writer and children’s book author. Her first picture book, CATE’S MAGIC GARDEN, celebrates the power of positivity. Sam has served on the SCBWI PA WEST Leadership Team, participates in two writing critique groups, co-chairs the Lincoln Elementary School Read-A-Thon and is the Marketing Director for the MLSA (Mt. Lebanon Soccer Association).

Registration is required for this virtual program and begins on February 1. You may register online or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113. Please register as a household. A Zoom link will be emailed out the day before the program.

Did you watch the classic cartoons or the newer ones? Both will be equally important for our Virtual Trivia Night this week on Facebook Live and Zoom!! Join us for three rounds of questions and your chance to be named Winner of the Cartoons!! 

Use Zoom Meeting Code 282-312-1510 to join in!

Struggling to find a job? Underemployed?
WorkAble can help!

WorkAble combines the services of career counselors, regional employers and volunteers to provide seamless services in geographically diverse locations throughout Allegheny County.  Funded through the United Way of Allegheny County, WorkAble takes a holistic approach to helping people with their job search.  Job seekers will work closely with a career counselor to create and implement a job search plan. WorkAble provides access to free one-on-one career counseling, workshops, employer-hiring events, career fairs and networking opportunities. 

Services include:

• Career counseling and assessment
• Guidance in resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, networking, interviewing and more
• LinkedIn coaching and training
• Job search assistance, including a weekly job opportunities email, employer events and on-site career fairs
• Online learning center and resource room
• Connection to other resources to assist with barriers to employment

By appointment only.  Please call Gina Sapienza at (412) 904-5993 to schedule.

Register for a Family Movie Friday kit!

Each kit contains microwave popcorn, 

hot chocolate mix, fruit snacks, movie

trivia questions, and coloring pages. 

Then, use your library card to check out

a movie using Hoopla! 

Registration required. 

One registration per family. 

Patron can come to the library

any time during our business hours from Saturday, March 6

through end of business day Saturday, March 13. 

Book club?  Podcast?  Story workshop?  Yes, please!  Get inspired each week with a chapter of a book guaranteed to light a fire in the brain.  Explore discussion questions, prompt & project extension or just check out the entire story using your library card (print, eBook & audiobooks available).  Posted on Hampton Community Library Facebook, Instagram & Blog pages on Friday afternoons.  January 15-March 29 at 1:00 p.m. 

For the last five years, Mt. Lebanon Library’s Children’s Department has challenged kids and families to create a book-themed diorama using marshmallow Peeps®. We are excited to continue the tradition virtually for its sixth year and with one major change… we are adding an Adult Category! So let your imagination run wild and see what you can create with those fluffy, sugary bundles of gooey goodness.

Here’s what to do: Create the diorama (a shoebox works as a wonderful staging area). Take a well-lit photo encompassing as much of the diorama as possible, and send it to childrenslibrary@einetwork.net by March 31 with the following information:

• Diorama Title
• Category (Kids: grade 5 and younger (minimal adult help), Teens: grade 6th-12th, Family: mixed ages or adult help, Adult).
• Contact info (in case you win)

In early April, after the submission deadline, we will post the images online so the public can vote for the best—or, as we like to call it, “The Peep-le’s Choice Award.” The lucky winners will be announced in April and each winner will receive a fabulous basket of goodies.

THE RULES  

1. Each diorama must be based on a book or literary theme. 
2. Characters should be portrayed by Peeps®.  
3. Limit 1 entry per contestant/group.  
4. All entries must be in good taste.  We reserve the right to omit any entries we feel are not appropriate for public viewing. 
5. Submit entries between March 1-31 to childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
6. Photos will be posted on our website and the public can vote in early April.
7. Winners will be announced in April after the voting period has ended; each winner will receive a fabulous basket of goodies!!

Reserved Pick-up is available anytime between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Limited slots are available for patrons who want or need a "no contact" way to pick up their reserved materials. Reserved pick-up will take place in the vestibule at the lower entrance of the Library. Your requested items will be checked out to you and placed in a bag along with your due-date slip in alphabetical order on shelving in the vestibule. Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines when picking up your items.  

You must register for this service. If you are picking up holds for multiple family members, please fill out a separate registration form for each patron. Registration begins on February 26. Please register for Reserved Pick-ups no more than once each week in order for the library to provide this service to as many patrons as possible.

For questions about your account, please call 412-366-8100 ext. 116. To place a new hold, please call 412-366-8100 ext. 113 for adult items, ext. 123 for children's or teen items. You may also email your request(s) to NorthlandAdults@einetwork.net or NorthlandKids@einetwork.net

Scott Township Public Library will be CLOSED on Fridays in 2021 or until further notice.

Join Miss Katie for a weekly book review and reader's advisory video! Tune in on our Instagram page Fridays!

Miss Jackie will pick up with the letter “R” and finish reading through the alphabet. Stories, songs, and a special show- n -tell feature make this early literacy class one of a kind. Pick up your packet prior to the start of the session and have fun in this kindergarten-readiness program for 4 and 5 year olds. Class is conducted via Zoom each week, so registration is necessary. Register beginning March 1st.

Please call Beth at the Library if you have not attended this class before. 412-486-0211.

This is a 4-week course. Registration indicates participation in all four weeks. A Zoom link will be emailed to you for each session. The program is free, though donation through the Library's website is welcome. 

Carve 30 minutes out of your week to learn simple and practical meditation techniques that can easily be applied in everyday life. Science based benefits of meditation include reduced stress and anxiety levels, improved mood, increased self-awareness, increased energy, memory boost, healthy sleep habits, increased immunity and unconditional joy. Through the practice of meditation, we cultivate inner peace, harmony and well-being. Each session will include a brief discussion and experiential practice. Session includes handouts  to support your home practice. All levels of meditators welcome.   

Teacher Cynthia Ballard is grateful to have discovered the gift of yoga and meditation while navigating through an illness over 20 years ago. She found the practices so beneficial in managing her symptoms that she began to share with others through her experience. Cynthia is a 500+ hour certified yoga teacher specializing in meditation, relaxation, hatha yoga, yoga nidra, restorative yoga, and mobility practices. Cynthia has taught at a local yoga studio for over 14 years and has been volunteering at Our Clubhouse (cancer support center) for over 13 years sharing practices for peace and well-being. Cynthia has also shared these practices at the Hillman Cancer Center, MS Society and hospice.   

We're hosting family storytime sessions!

Enjoy a familly storytime event on our YouTube channel on Fridays at 9:30 AM. Join us for stories and songs for the whole family.

First Chapter Fridays!

We read the 1st chapter of elementary aged books. 

Click here to watch our First Chapter Fridays videos on our Storytime with Miss Karen and Dudley Youtube Page!

Homeschool Meet-up* (Participants should be in 6th-12th grade)

Create.  Learn.  Perform.

Join Jeffrey Chips from Steel City Shakespeare (virtually) for a 5 week series that highlights the finer points of  acting.  Children and Teens will learn through games and activities how to bring out their inner performer.  

Series will run on the following dates: March 5, 12,19, 26, April 2.  Please note enrollment is limited. 

Registration is required and begins on February 1. Please register just once per household. You may register online or by calling the Children and Teen Services Desk 412-366-8100 ext.123.  

This program will be presented via zoom. A Zoom link along with more informaiton will be emailed prior to the program start.

Today's appointments have been cancelled due to work in the community room.  The Friends of SNHL Book Sale runs from March 1 to April 17.  Folks must make an appointment so we can ensure social distancing and proper health/safety protocols at this time. Masks are required over the face/mouth during your appointment.  Each appointment is 1 1/2 hours in legnth.  (8) people per appointment or (8) shoppers in the room at a time.   No early or late entries.  No walk-ins at this time.   No children's books at this sale; although there are some DVDs and games/puzzles or odds/ends. This sale is a reader's paradise!  It will be re-stocked as the sale goes along and donations come in.   Please make arrangements to take items to your vehicle as volunteers won't be on hand to assist.  This is a fundraiser for the Shaler North Hills Library--the library needs the funds to assist in its operations.   Upon arrival for your appointment, stop at the Checkout Desk to check in.  As you shop, please note and tally the number of items you wish to purchase. When finished shopping, please pay at the Checkout Desk.   Cash, check or credit cards accepted.   Thank you so much for your support and kindness for the library, staff, volunteers and fellow shoppers. All funds raised go right back to library services and materials.  

Prices:   

• Hardback books $1.00
• Large/Trade paperbacks $1.00
• Small paperbacks  .50 cents
• DVDs  $1.00 per disc
• Music cds/video games  4 for $1.00
• Games/puzzles  $2.00 

Our Writer's Group is now meeting online! Participants enjoy writing from prompts in an encouraging and supportive [virtual] atmosphere.

The group will meet online via Zoom. You do not need an account to participate.

REGISTER HERE

Register for 45-minute computer session.  Must wear mask while in the library and time is limited to 45 minutes of use.   

Select a time for browsing the library collection.  Registration is required and this will be an opportunity to look at library materials and check them out.  Browsing time is limited to 1/2 hour, and masks are required to enter the building.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. You may bring up to 4 people with you. 

Reserved Pick-up is available anytime between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Reserved pick-up will take place in the lobby at the entrance of the Library. Your requested items will be checked out to you and placed in a bag along with your due-date slip in alphabetical order on tables in the vestibule. Please take any returns to the outdoor book return just outside the library door. Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines when picking up your items. 

You must register to pick-up your holds. If you are picking up holds for multiple family members, please fill out a separate registration form for each patron. You can call 724-226-3491 to register as well.

You may also email your request(s) to clavharrisonlibrary@gmail.com

Ages 4-8. Registration required. Must register for separately for additional children. Pick-up is March 5th from 10-5. If you are unable to pick up on that date, please contact the library @ 412-269-0334.

It's time to get fancy with our Sparkle & Shine kits! Books, DVDs, princess crown, crafts, activity packs and more surprises with get you feeling special in no time!

All Library Clubs & Groups are currently on PAUSE until further notice.

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

Miss Jackie will pick up with the letter “R” and finish reading through the alphabet. Stories, songs, and a special show- n -tell feature make this early literacy class one of a kind. Pick up your packet prior to the start of the session and have fun in this kindergarten-readiness program for 4 and 5 year olds. Class is conducted via Zoom each week, so registration is necessary. Register beginning March 1st.

Join Miss Rebekah and Miss Ing on Zoom for Storytime on Fridays!  No need to register, just download Zoom for your device and follow this link!  

Click here to download Zoom for an iPhone or iPad.

Click here to download Zoom to your Android.  

Visit Zoom for other options!   The service is FREE for you to use.  

Appointments for today are cancelled due to work in the community room.  The Friends of SNHL Book Sale runs from March 1 to April 17.  Folks must make an appointment so we can ensure social distancing and proper health/safety protocols at this time. Masks are required over the face/mouth during your appointment.  Each appointment is 1 1/2 hours in legnth.  (8) people per appointment or (8) shoppers in the room at a time.   No early or late entries.  No walk-ins at this time.   No children's books at this sale; although there are some DVDs and games/puzzles or odds/ends. This sale is a reader's paradise!  It will be re-stocked as the sale goes along and donations come in.   Please make arrangements to take items to your vehicle as volunteers won't be on hand to assist.  This is a fundraiser for the Shaler North Hills Library--the library needs the funds to assist in its operations.   Upon arrival for your appointment, stop at the Checkout Desk to check in.  As you shop, please note and tally the number of items you wish to purchase. When finished shopping, please pay at the Checkout Desk.   Cash, check or credit cards accepted.   Thank you so much for your support and kindness for the library, staff, volunteers and fellow shoppers. All funds raised go right back to library services and materials.  

Prices:   

• Hardback books $1.00
• Large/Trade paperbacks $1.00
• Small paperbacks  .50 cents
• DVDs  $1.00 per disc
• Music cds/video games  4 for $1.00
• Games/puzzles  $2.00 

THE PIEROGIS ARE BACK!

The Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck will be in the library's front parking lot serving up some delicious and hot pierogi, stuffed cabbage and haluski Fridays, February 5 through April 9 from noon to 6:00PM! Partial proceeds benefit Shaler North HIlls Library. Thank you for your kind support!

Group meets monthly year-round for discussions of various topics and current issues.   Group will meet in the comfort of their own homes via Zoom.  Registration required to send Zoom information via email.

Newcomers always welcome!

We're celebrating the games, movies, books, & more that you love with
RANDOM FANDOM FRIDAY TO-GO!

Each month, stop by the library to pick-up this month's featured fandom project kit!

March: Legend of Zelda-inspired wish pins!

Kits go out on the first Friday of the month, in front of the Teen Department
One per person, while supplies last

First Chapter Fridays for Kids!  Join us for a sneak-peek of books that you can borrow from the library!

Today's sneak-peek of books will focus on grades 2-3 and will be a great way to discover new books and other books like those you love!  Today's book will be Nim's Island by Wendy Orr.

The recordding will stay active if you are unable to attend!

Join us on YouTube and FaceBook!

Join Miss Kathy and learn more about Dr. Seuss.    Visit this site for downloads prior to the show, if you like.  Watch on Facebook or YouTube!  Friday, March 5 at 6:30pm.

Join Mr. Vince on the library's Facebook page for full video instructions for an easy-to-make craft with household items.

For the last five years, Mt. Lebanon Library’s Children’s Department has challenged kids and families to create a book-themed diorama using marshmallow Peeps®. We are excited to continue the tradition virtually for its sixth year and with one major change… we are adding an Adult Category! So let your imagination run wild and see what you can create with those fluffy, sugary bundles of gooey goodness.

Here’s what to do: Create the diorama (a shoebox works as a wonderful staging area). Take a well-lit photo encompassing as much of the diorama as possible, and send it to childrenslibrary@einetwork.net by March 31 with the following information:

• Diorama Title
• Category (Kids: grade 5 and younger (minimal adult help), Teens: grade 6th-12th, Family: mixed ages or adult help, Adult).
• Contact info (in case you win)

In early April, after the submission deadline, we will post the images online so the public can vote for the best—or, as we like to call it, “The Peep-le’s Choice Award.” The lucky winners will be announced in April and each winner will receive a fabulous basket of goodies.

THE RULES  

1. Each diorama must be based on a book or literary theme. 
2. Characters should be portrayed by Peeps®.  
3. Limit 1 entry per contestant/group.  
4. All entries must be in good taste.  We reserve the right to omit any entries we feel are not appropriate for public viewing. 
5. Submit entries between March 1-31 to childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
6. Photos will be posted on our website and the public can vote in early April.
7. Winners will be announced in April after the voting period has ended; each winner will receive a fabulous basket of goodies!!

Reserved Pick-up is available anytime between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Limited slots are available for patrons who want or need a "no contact" way to pick up their reserved materials. Reserved pick-up will take place in the vestibule at the lower entrance of the Library. Your requested items will be checked out to you and placed in a bag along with your due-date slip in alphabetical order on shelving in the vestibule. Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines when picking up your items.  

You must register for this service. If you are picking up holds for multiple family members, please fill out a separate registration form for each patron. Registration begins on February 27. Please register for Reserved Pick-ups no more than once each week in order for the library to provide this service to as many patrons as possible.

For questions about your account, please call 412-366-8100 ext. 116. To place a new hold, please call 412-366-8100 ext. 113 for adult items, ext. 123 for children's or teen items. You may also email your request(s) to NorthlandAdults@einetwork.net or NorthlandKids@einetwork.net

Enjoy our special virtual storytime with the Fort Pitt Museum! A representative from the museum will read a Pittsburgh-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!

This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries. With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, call the library at 412-882-5694 or email brentwood@einetwork.net

Upcoming Museum Storytimes:
• Saturday, March 13, 2021: Lincoln Highway Experience
• Saturday, March 20, 2021: Meadowcroft Rock Shelter & Historic Village
• Saturday, March 27, 2021: McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center
• Saturday, April 10, 2021: Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Registration is required; Zoom information will be sent two days before the event.
To register, go to: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=WHITEHALL&curID=487707
Please note: this link will take you to Whitehall Public Library’s registration page, as this is a co-hosted program.

About the Fort Pitt Museum:
The Fort Pitt Museum, located in historic Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh, is a two-floor, 12,000-squarefoot museum that tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh. Through interactive exhibitions, life-like historical figures, and recently added artifacts, visitors will learn the important role our region played in shaping the United States.

YOGA Storytime 

Sarah Maynard, owner / instructor of Playoga will lead preschool families to a place of relaxation and rejuvenation through stories and yoga moves.

This program brought to you through a grant from the Network of the National Library of Medicine.

There is no registration required for this virtual program.

Please join us on Charlotte Fezziwig's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/charlotte.fezziwig

Enjoy our special virtual storytime with the Fort Pitt Museum!

A representative from the museum will read a Pittsburgh-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! 

Registration is required; Zoom information will be sent two days before the event. To register, go to:  https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=WHITEHALL&curID=487707

A representative from the museum will read a Pittsburgh-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!

This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries.

Registration is required; Zoom information will be sent two days before the event. To register, go to:  https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=WHITEHALL&curID=487707

Please note: this link will take you to Whitehall Public Library’s registration page, as this is a co-hosted program.

Enjoy our special virtual storytime with the Fort Pitt Museum!

A representative from the museum will read a Pittsburgh-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!

This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries. With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites.

Upcoming Museum Storytimes:

• Saturday, March 13, 2021: Lincoln Highway Experience
• Saturday, March 20, 2021: Meadowcroft Rock Shelter & Historic Village
• Saturday, March 27, 2021: McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center
• Saturday, April 10, 2021: Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Registration is required; Zoom information will be sent two days before the event. To register, go to:  https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=WHITEHALL&curID=487707

Please note: this link will take you to Whitehall Public Library’s registration page, as this is a co-hosted program.

About the Fort Pitt Museum:

The Fort Pitt Museum, located in historic Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh, is a two-floor, 12,000-square-foot museum that tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh. Through interactive exhibitions, life-like historical figures, and recently added artifacts, visitors will learn the important role our region played in shaping the United States.

Enjoy our special virtual storytime with the Fort Pitt Museum!

A representative from the museum will read a Pittsburgh-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!

This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries. With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit https://sewickleylibrary.org/experience-kit.

Upcoming Museum Storytimes:

• Saturday, March 13, 2021: Lincoln Highway Experience
• Saturday, March 20, 2021: Meadowcroft Rock Shelter & Historic Village
• Saturday, March 27, 2021: McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center
• Saturday, April 10, 2021: Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Registration is required; Zoom information will be sent two days before the event. To register, go to:  https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=WHITEHALL&curID=487707

Please note: this link will take you to Whitehall Public Library’s registration page, as this is a co-hosted program.

About the Fort Pitt Museum:

The Fort Pitt Museum, located in historic Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh, is a two-floor, 12,000-square-foot museum that tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh. Through interactive exhibitions, life-like historical figures, and recently added artifacts, visitors will learn the important role our region played in shaping the United States.

Enjoy our special virtual storytime with the Fort Pitt Museum!

A representative from the museum will read a Pittsburgh-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!

This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries. With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information on these experience kits, visit our website here.

Upcoming Museum Storytimes:

• Saturday, March 13, 2021: Lincoln Highway Experience
• Saturday, March 20, 2021: Meadowcroft Rock Shelter & Historic Village
• Saturday, March 27, 2021: McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center
• Saturday, April 10, 2021: Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Registration is required; Zoom information will be sent two days before the event. To register, click here.

Please note: this link will take you to Whitehall Public Library’s registration page, as this is a co-hosted program.

About the Fort Pitt Museum:

The Fort Pitt Museum, located in historic Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh, is a two-floor, 12,000-square-foot museum that tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh. Through interactive exhibitions, life-like historical figures, and recently added artifacts, visitors will learn the important role our region played in shaping the United States.

Enjoy our special virtual storytime with the Fort Pitt Museum!

A representative from the museum will read a Pittsburgh-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!

This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries. With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit https://www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org/books-more-parent/books-more/museum-passes/.

Upcoming Museum Storytimes:

· Saturday, March 13, 2021: Lincoln Highway Experience

· Saturday, March 20, 2021: Meadowcroft Rock Shelter & Historic Village

· Saturday, March 27, 2021: McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center

· Saturday, April 10, 2021: Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Registration is required; Zoom information will be sent two days before the event. To register, go to: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=WHITEHALL&curID=487707

Please note: this link will take you to Whitehall Public Library’s registration page, as this is a co-hosted program.

About the Fort Pitt Museum:

The Fort Pitt Museum, located in historic Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh, is a two-floor, 12,000-square-foot museum that tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh. Through interactive exhibitions, life-like historical figures, and recently added artifacts, visitors will learn the important role our region played in shaping the United States.

The Friends of SNHL Book Sale runs from March 1 to April 17.  Folks must make an appointment so we can ensure social distancing and proper health/safety protocols at this time. Masks are required over the face/mouth during your appointment.  Each appointment is 1 1/2 hours in legnth.  (8) people per appointment or (8) shoppers in the room at a time.   No early or late entries.  No walk-ins at this time.   No children's books at this sale; although there are some DVDs and games/puzzles or odds/ends. This sale is a reader's paradise!  It will be re-stocked as the sale goes along and donations come in.   Please make arrangements to take items to your vehicle as volunteers won't be on hand to assist.  This is a fundraiser for the Shaler North Hills Library--the library needs the funds to assist in its operations.   Upon arrival for your appointment, stop at the Checkout Desk to check in.  As you shop, please note and tally the number of items you wish to purchase. When finished shopping, please pay at the Checkout Desk.   Cash, check or credit cards accepted.   Thank you so much for your support and kindness for the library, staff, volunteers and fellow shoppers. All funds raised go right back to library services and materials.  

Prices:   

• Hardback books $1.00
• Large/Trade paperbacks $1.00
• Small paperbacks  .50 cents
• DVDs  $1.00 per disc
• Music cds/video games  4 for $1.00
• Games/puzzles  $2.00 

Register for 45-minute computer session.  Must wear mask while in the library and time is limited to 45 minutes of use.   

Select a time for browsing the library collection.  Registration is required and this will be an opportunity to look at library materials and check them out.  Browsing time is limited to 1/2 hour, and masks are required to enter the building.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. You may bring up to 4 people with you. 

Reserved Pick-up is available anytime between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Reserved pick-up will take place in the lobby at the entrance of the Library. Your requested items will be checked out to you and placed in a bag along with your due-date slip in alphabetical order on tables in the vestibule. Please take any returns to the outdoor book return just outside the library door. Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines when picking up your items. 

You must register to pick-up your holds. If you are picking up holds for multiple family members, please fill out a separate registration form for each patron. You can call 724-226-3491 to register as well.

You may also email your request(s) to clavharrisonlibrary@gmail.com

The Friends of SNHL Book Sale runs from March 1 to April 17.  Folks must make an appointment so we can ensure social distancing and proper health/safety protocols at this time. Masks are required over the face/mouth during your appointment.  Each appointment is 1 1/2 hours in legnth.  (8) people per appointment or (8) shoppers in the room at a time.   No early or late entries.  No walk-ins at this time.   No children's books at this sale; although there are some DVDs and games/puzzles or odds/ends. This sale is a reader's paradise!  It will be re-stocked as the sale goes along and donations come in.   Please make arrangements to take items to your vehicle as volunteers won't be on hand to assist.  This is a fundraiser for the Shaler North Hills Library--the library needs the funds to assist in its operations.   Upon arrival for your appointment, stop at the Checkout Desk to check in.  As you shop, please note and tally the number of items you wish to purchase. When finished shopping, please pay at the Checkout Desk.   Cash, check or credit cards accepted.   Thank you so much for your support and kindness for the library, staff, volunteers and fellow shoppers. All funds raised go right back to library services and materials.  

Prices:   

• Hardback books $1.00
• Large/Trade paperbacks $1.00
• Small paperbacks  .50 cents
• DVDs  $1.00 per disc
• Music cds/video games  4 for $1.00
• Games/puzzles  $2.00 

Sit back and relax as Ms. Dani reads a classic children's book aloud to you! We will be continuing our Classic Chapter video series with The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. A new chapter will be added every week on our Facebook page and YouTube channel that you can enjoy whenever works best for you!

Sundays are a good time to relax & wind down from the weekend.  Join Miss Suzy & Fluffy in your pjs & with your favorite bedtime friend for stories, songs & rhymes.  Posted on the Hampton Community Library Facebook, Instagram & Blog pages on Sunday evenings.  7:00 p.m. January 11-March 21.  

For the last five years, Mt. Lebanon Library’s Children’s Department has challenged kids and families to create a book-themed diorama using marshmallow Peeps®. We are excited to continue the tradition virtually for its sixth year and with one major change… we are adding an Adult Category! So let your imagination run wild and see what you can create with those fluffy, sugary bundles of gooey goodness.

Here’s what to do: Create the diorama (a shoebox works as a wonderful staging area). Take a well-lit photo encompassing as much of the diorama as possible, and send it to childrenslibrary@einetwork.net by March 31 with the following information:

• Diorama Title
• Category (Kids: grade 5 and younger (minimal adult help), Teens: grade 6th-12th, Family: mixed ages or adult help, Adult).
• Contact info (in case you win)

In early April, after the submission deadline, we will post the images online so the public can vote for the best—or, as we like to call it, “The Peep-le’s Choice Award.” The lucky winners will be announced in April and each winner will receive a fabulous basket of goodies.

THE RULES  

1. Each diorama must be based on a book or literary theme. 
2. Characters should be portrayed by Peeps®.  
3. Limit 1 entry per contestant/group.  
4. All entries must be in good taste.  We reserve the right to omit any entries we feel are not appropriate for public viewing. 
5. Submit entries between March 1-31 to childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
6. Photos will be posted on our website and the public can vote in early April.
7. Winners will be announced in April after the voting period has ended; each winner will receive a fabulous basket of goodies!!

Join us on Sunday morning for a sneak-peek ofa variety of novels that you can borrow from the library as we read the first chapter of the novel.  This is a great way to discover new books and other books like those you already love!  Today's novel will be The Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci.

The recording will stay active if you are unable to attend!

Join us on YouTube and FaceBook!

Tour of Italy: Venice

Registration is required for this online program and begins on February 15. You may register online or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113. 

The Zoom link will be email out the week before the program.

Book Buzz: Video Book Reviews from SPL Reference Librarians

Featuring video book reviews and discussions from our Reference Librarians. 
Watch a new video every Sunday at noon on our YouTube channel!

Struggling to find a job? Underemployed?
WorkAble can help!

WorkAble combines the services of career counselors, regional employers and volunteers to provide seamless services in geographically diverse locations throughout Allegheny County.  Funded through the United Way of Allegheny County, WorkAble takes a holistic approach to helping people with their job search.  Job seekers will work closely with a career counselor to create and implement a job search plan. WorkAble provides access to free one-on-one career counseling, workshops, employer-hiring events, career fairs and networking opportunities. 

Services include:

• Career counseling and assessment
• Guidance in resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, networking, interviewing and more
• LinkedIn coaching and training
• Job search assistance, including a weekly job opportunities email, employer events and on-site career fairs
• Online learning center and resource room
• Connection to other resources to assist with barriers to employment

By appointment only.  Please call Gina Sapienza at (412) 904-5993 to schedule.

For more information check out: www.scottlibrary.org/friends-of-the-library

For the last five years, Mt. Lebanon Library’s Children’s Department has challenged kids and families to create a book-themed diorama using marshmallow Peeps®. We are excited to continue the tradition virtually for its sixth year and with one major change… we are adding an Adult Category! So let your imagination run wild and see what you can create with those fluffy, sugary bundles of gooey goodness.

Here’s what to do: Create the diorama (a shoebox works as a wonderful staging area). Take a well-lit photo encompassing as much of the diorama as possible, and send it to childrenslibrary@einetwork.net by March 31 with the following information:

• Diorama Title
• Category (Kids: grade 5 and younger (minimal adult help), Teens: grade 6th-12th, Family: mixed ages or adult help, Adult).
• Contact info (in case you win)

In early April, after the submission deadline, we will post the images online so the public can vote for the best—or, as we like to call it, “The Peep-le’s Choice Award.” The lucky winners will be announced in April and each winner will receive a fabulous basket of goodies.

THE RULES  

1. Each diorama must be based on a book or literary theme. 
2. Characters should be portrayed by Peeps®.  
3. Limit 1 entry per contestant/group.  
4. All entries must be in good taste.  We reserve the right to omit any entries we feel are not appropriate for public viewing. 
5. Submit entries between March 1-31 to childrenslibrary@einetwork.net
6. Photos will be posted on our website and the public can vote in early April.
7. Winners will be announced in April after the voting period has ended; each winner will receive a fabulous basket of goodies!!