June 2017 Newsletter by Northland Public Library

NORTHLAND NEWS

June 2017

MIS SION S TATEMENT: Nor thland L ibrar y enables, encourages and empower s lifelong learning and discover y.

Feature Focus

At Your Library

You probably don’t often think about library governance and funding when you come to the library. As a municipal authority, the library is governed by a seven-member Board with representation from the five municipalities that provide financial support to Northland. We even have a junior board member who is appointed yearly. An applications is available on the website until June 30 for interested high school juniors and seniors. The Board’s role is to plan and develop policies, as well as, to create a budget which will allow the library director and staff to support Northland’s mission. With everchanging technology, rising costs for books and other materials and increasing demand for services, it takes thoughtful planning to meet tightening budget demands, while also attracting and maintaining a talented and qualified staff. Another busy Book Sale at Northland Library. Thanks to all who shopped!

To help meet this responsibility, a five-year strategic plan was developed in 2016 to ensure provision of services desired by our patrons, develop new services, and to plan for the funding and resources to support the needs of the diverse communities that we serve. We are one year into this strategic plan and much has been accomplished. More than one million items are circulated from Northland annually. Technology is constantly upgraded, such as the two new self-check machines and new public computers added this month. The library would not be able to maintain current levels of service without the dedication of many volunteers and the Northland Public Library Foundation. The Board appreciates and thanks them for their significant contributions. Funds generated by the work of the Foundation helps to enrich program offerings and our collections beyond that provided by the operating budget. An exciting kick off of a capital campaign to fund

One of the praying mantis hatchlings emerges into its humble home at Northland Library.

a Learning Garden outside the children’s section was a highlight of the Foundation’s activity this year. Addition of this outdoor programming space will allow creative programming that cannot be done indoors as well as extend our physical space. Walking into Northland, you will see lots of activity, a wide range of resources and programs, professional staff with expertise to guide patrons in getting information that they are seeking, and a hub for entertainment, learning and discovery. This community hub connects patrons with what they need to enrich their lives and to connect with each other through the exceptional services and programs available for all ages. Libraries have always played a unique role in American society as centers for learning and interaction. Northland is a cornerstone of and an investment in our community and future. We hope you will continue to use your library, enjoy it, and support it! Cindy Potter, President

One of the many decorations that adorned the Library during the Garden Gala event in April.

NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS: Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. I

Northland Public Library Authority Board

30 0 Cumberland Road

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237

Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Closed Sundays, Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day

Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

OFFSITE MATERIALS RETURN: Ross Township Community Center l Marshall Township Municipal Building l Baierl Family YMCA BOOKMOBILE HOURS: Fridays, 3:30 pm. to 4:30 p.m., Marshall Elementary School, Marshall Township

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Featured Adult Programming & Events

Registration is required for adult programs as noted. You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.

REIKI FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING

About the presenter: Rob Velella is an independent literary historian and playwright specializing in American literature of the 19th century. In his ongoing efforts to bring the writers of yesterday back to the readers of today, he has dramatically brought to life several literary figures, including the young Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Haw-

Have you heard about Reiki and want to know more? Reiki is an alternative healing modality that is offered in many hospitals across the country, including Allegheny General. Reiki Masters, Cathy and Alan Corn, will visit Northland BOOKSHELF BINGO IS BACK! Library on Monday, June 19 at 7 p.m. to explain what Reiki is and what it isn’t. Bookshelf Bingo will begin on Thursday, June 1 They will also give a brief history which includes its journey to North America. and concludes on Thursday, August 31. InterCathy and Alan will also discuss how it helps in the healing process and what to ested adults may register for the program at expect during and after receiving Reiki sessions. This presentation is geared to the upper level reference desk beginning on adults and adolescents. Registration is required. June 1. We will once again offer our bingo sheet and for each book you read, you get a stamp VOICES FROM THE ATTIC: and an entry to win a prize. When you get a THE WILLIAMSTOWN BOYS IN THE CIVIL WAR Bingo, you get an extra entry for a prize. The Imagine clearing out your family attic only to discover hundreds of letters more you read, the better your chance to win! written during the Civil War. That’s what happened to Carleton Young, who We will have helpful reading lists to help you went on to write Voices from the Attic: The Williamstown Boys in the Civil select the perfect book for you. War. This is the story of two brothers who witnessed and made history by fighting in the Peninsula Campaign, then at South Mountain, Antietam, FredPAINTING YOUR PET ericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Cedar Creek. Pets are part of the family, so they should Rediscovered after 150 years, their letters offer fascinating insight as seen have a portrait on the mantel too! Come out on through the eyes of two soldiers fighting in America’s Civil War. Thursday, June 1 at 7 p.m. to watch the North Join us on Thursday, June 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. to learn how Carleton researched and wrote the Hills Art Center demonstrate how to capture book, and how these letters related to the larger course of the war. Copies of the book will be your pet’s likeness and personality on canvas. available for purchase. Registration is required. Please register. Working from a photo, the class will cover how to paint a successful pet portrait in oils. INDIAN COOKING CLASS: MALAI KOFTA This class will be taught by Kim Freithaler, Our favorite Indian cook, Ann Manchella, returns on Monday, June 26 at 7 p.m. to demonstrate Executive Director and oil/acrylic painting the preparation of another tasty vegetarian food from India: Malai Kofta. Malai Kofta is a hugely instructor at the North Hills Art Center. She popular dish on Indian restaurant menus all over the world. Malai (meaning creamy in Hindi) Kofta paints animal portraits for commission. Be sure is the perfect vegetarian alternative to meatballs. It goes very well with Naan (tandoor-baked to check out the North Hills Art Center’s exhibit flatbread) or rice. on the 2nd floor of the library. Make it an art Watch her preparation and taste a generous sample. Copies of the recipe will be available for night! Registration is required. you to take home to try it for yourself. Registration is required.

Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe. the readers of today, he has dramatically brought to life several literary figures, including the young Henry American literature of the 19th century. In his ongoing efforts to bring the writers of yesterday back to About the presenter: Rob Velella is an independent literary historian and playwright specializing in

LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH PANEL

Every June, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Pride Month is celebrated to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots that began the Gay Liberation movement in the United States. Join us on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. to hear the personal experiences of members of PFLAG Pittsburgh, a nonprofit organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for families, allies and people who are LGBTQ. This event offers a welcoming space to celebrate diversity and learn about our differences. Questions are welcomed, but hate speech will not be tolerated. Registration is required.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S RED LETTER DAYS

Join us on Thursday, June 29 at 7 p.m. to find out what went on behind the scenes in Charlie Chaplin’s comedy studio! In 1916, Fred Goodwins, one of the actors in Chaplin’s company, wrote 37 articles about working with Chaplin for the British magazine Red Letter. Recently re-discovered, these articles were compiled and released in the book Charlie Chaplin’s Red Letter Days. At this talk, annotator Dan Kamin will reveal the fascinating private world of Hollywood’s first superstar! About the presenter: Dan Kamin created the physical comedy sequences for Chaplin and Benny and Joon, and trained Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp for their acclaimed performances. He is the author of The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin, and the annotator of Charlie Chaplin’s Red Letter Days. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE: THE HAUNTED MIND

Remembered today for his novels like The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables, Massachusetts author Nathaniel Haw thorne focused on tales and short stories for most of his career. Due to his reclusive nature, however, Hawthorne never offered a public reading in his lifetime. In fact, he often scorned the fame which he earned. For this presentation on Thursday July 6 at 7 p.m., however, the author himself (portrayed by literary historian Rob Velella) will return to read some of his short works which explore the dark side of human nature. A question and answer session will follow the performance. About the presenter: Rob Velella is an independent literary historian and playwright specializing in American literature of the 19th century. In his ongoing efforts to bring the writers of yesterday back to the readers of today, he has dramatically brought to life several literary figures, including the young Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe.

Ongoing Adult Programs Film Series

Book Discussions

FOREIGN FILM Hunt for the Wilderpeople (Comedy from New Zealand)

Wednesday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush. No registration is required. Refreshments will be served.

TRAVEL FILM Idaho: The Movie Wednesday, June 21 at 2 p.m. We’ll see rivers, gorges, wetlands, falls, springs, sand dunes, craters of the moon and finally Lake Pend Oreille. All this and more in Idaho. No registration is required. Refreshments will be served.

Ongoing Activities STORY SWAP

StorySwap, an open forum to swap stories, practice the ones you may have or just listen. This group is intended for older teens and adults and meets on Monday, June 5 at 7 p.m. No registration required.

CONVERSATION SALONS

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats, any topic is acceptable. No registration is required to participate. This month, our conversation salons will be on Friday, June 9 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, June 28 at 1 p.m. No registration required.

STEEL CITY WORDSMITHS

This group of writers working towards a published story will meet on Monday, June 12 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. to discuss story topics and give feedback. Questions? Please contact group leader Anthony Vigliotti at avalanchepenguin@live.com. No registration required. No registration required.

NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS

This group will meet on Tuesday, June 20. Local historian and author James Wudarczyk will present Reflections on Civil War Era Pittsburgh. For more information about the North Hills Genealogists, go to www.northhillsgenealogists.org.

SCRABBLE CLUB

CHESS FOR ADULTS

Join us for Scrabble Club at Northland on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. We will meet on the third Thursday of every month. Boards are provided by the library, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer! No registration required.

Play chess on a regular basis and pick up some tips and techniques, on Saturday, June 17 from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Nancy Stedeford at 412367-6284.

NORTHLAND KNITTERS

Come work on your project, share tips and patterns with knit and crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. The afternoon circle will meet on Friday, June 16 at 1 p.m. The evening circle will meet on Tuesday, June 27 at 7 p.m.

LA LECHE LEAGUE

This group helps with breastfeeding through mother-to-mother support. The group will meet on the fourth Friday of the month, June 23 from 10-11 a.m. Questions please contact lalechekim@ gmail.com.

NONFICTION AT NORTHLAND

On Tuesday, June 6 at 7 p.m. we will discuss Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen. Newcomers welcome. Our selection for July is His Final Battle: The Last Months of Franklin Roosevelt by Joseph Lelyveld.

READINGS IN ALTERNATIVE EVERYTHING

Interested in mysteries of the mind, holistic healing, mind/ body/spirit connections and other alternative ways of looking at ourselves and our world? The book for discussion will be Does the soul survive? A Jewish journey to belief in afterlife, past lives & living with purpose by Elie Kaplan Spitz. The next group meeting will be Tuesday, June 13 at 7 p.m.

BOOKED FOR LUNCH

June’s book is Did you Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg. Join us on Friday, June 9 at 11:30 a.m. Bring a brown bag lunch and we’ll provide the beverages. The book for July will be Commonwealth by Ann Patchett. No registration required.

MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK GROUP

If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, join us on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. We will discuss The Hound of Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In July, we will be watching the movie The Hound of Baskervilles. No registration required.

SERIOUS READERS BOOK GROUP

The group will meet on Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. in the Board Room. If you are someone who enjoys reading and discussing books of historical significance that have influenced and shaped the economic, political and cultural development of the United States you should join this discussion group.

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Children’s Programs Registration is required for some programs as noted. You may register online, in person at the children’s and teen’s services desk or call 412-366-8100, extension 123.

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BABY &TODDLER STORYTIME Thursday, June 1 9:30 a.m. Library fun for tiny ones from six months through 24 months, with a caregiver! Nursery rhymes, tickles, bounces and more, designed to spark pre-reading skills and library joy. No registration necessary.

THURSDAYS UNDER THE TREE Begins June 8 – August 3 between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m Each Thursday we will make something fun. We will try our hand at some crafts, science experiments and other tinkering types of activities. Drop in for some fun under our very own tree in the Children’s Department. Children of all ages are welcome to be a maker during our Summer Reading Program. MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Tuesdays at 10: 30 a.m. June 13, 20, 27 10:30 a.m. Children who enjoy moving to the beat should join us each Tuesday this summer for Summertime Music and Movement. We will meet outside under the tree near the north parking lot on the upper level when the weather is nice. (Look for the tent.) If it is too hot or raining, we will meet inside under the tree in the Children and Teens Services Area. No registration is required for this program. LEGO CLUB! Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 June 13, 20 and 27 Children going into second through fifth grade are welcome to come join us on Tuesdays for an hour of engineering and Lego fun! No registration required! PICTURE BOOK PICNIC Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. June 14, 21 and 28 Bring a blanket, pack your lunch and listen to stories while you eat! Storytime will be held outside on sunny days and in our meeting rooms if it is stormy (or too hot!) outside. No registration required. PRESCHOOL BLOCK PARTY Wednesday, June 14 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Preschoolers age three to five with their grown-ups are invited to come and build social skills, STEM knowledge, and vocabulary while playing with wooden blocks, magnet tiles, Lincoln Logs and more! Only two rules: no throwing blocks, and no knocking down someone else’s creation. No registration required. THE PITTSBURGH ZOO VISIT Tuesday, June 20 1-1:45 p.m. OR 2-2:45 p.m. As part of Northland’s Summer Reading Program, The Pittsburgh Zoo will be visiting with some of their animals! Please only register for one program. Because live animals will be present and space is limited, program space is strictly reserved for children in grades kindergarten through fifth. Registration required.

RONALD MCDONALD BOOK TIME SHOW Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m. For summer reading participants in preschool through fifth grade. Music, magic and storytelling by world famous clown, Ronald McDonald! Ronald will amaze and entertain while encouraging elementary school kids to develop a daily reading habit. Registration required.

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NATURE-OLOGY PRESENTS AN OCEAN OF LIFE Monday, June 26 at 1 p.m. As part of Northland’s Summer Reading Program, Nature-ology will be presenting An Ocean of Life. Space is limited, program space is strictly reserved for children in grades kindergarten through fifth. Registration required. STEAM WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays from 1 -2 p.m. June 28 Do you like Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math? STEAM Monday is for you! If you are going into third, fourth or fifth grade, you will enjoy the five activities related to Build a Better World. You won’t want to miss out on our five STEAM Wednesdays for an hour of STEAM fun. JEFF SMITH “THE GEODE GUY” Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. As part of Northland’s Summer Reading program, Jeff “The Geode Guy” Smith will be here to take us on a journey to Mexico and back! Jeff will share with us how he mines geodes and how he gets them back home. Jeff will have goodies available for purchase that he will open for you! No registration is required for this unique family program.

Teen Programs PRIDE MONTH OPEN HOUSE FOR TEENS Friday, June 23 from 7-9 p.m. Celebrate Pride Month with an After Hours Open House event for Teens. Think libraries are still musty books and shushing librarians? Think again! See what Northland Public Library has to offer. From 7-9 p.m. you are welcome to explore our diverse collection, try out different activities, play both video and board games, solve our escape room games, ‘minute to win it’ games and we will end the evening with a raffle for a fun prize. Open to all students in rising ninth to twelfth grades. Registration is required.

MAKER MONDAYS DURING THE SUMMER We will meet weekly beginning June 5 to August 7 (except for June 26) from 3-4 p.m. Each week teens and tween from rising sixth grade to rising twelfth grade are invited to explore their creative side through maker materials. You can do a different project each week or work on one big one for the summer. Come as often as you want. No registration required and all materials will be provided. June 5 – Make your own Dr. Who Sonic Screw driver June 12 – Kites June 19 – Buttons, buttons, buttons June 26 – Not meeting

TEEN THURSDAYS DURING THE SUMMER Will continue to meet June 22- August 3 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (It will last longer when we watch a movie.) Each week will be something different. No registration required. Open to all in rising sixth to twelfth grades. June 22 – Movie Matinée June 29 – Cooking

Book Nook: Fire up the grill! Father’s Day is this month, which means backyard BBQs and the start of summer activities. Visit the Book Nook to see what we have. We also sell magazines, movies and music. Also available are pre-paid copy cards, Northland tote bags, flash drives, ear buds as well as coffee and snacks. Funds generated from sales help to support Northland Library.

Beyond the Stacks – Download a Travel Guide for Your Summer Trip

Summer travel season is upon us. Most people enjoy reading about other places, and carefully planning their upcoming trips. This is the time of year when we at Northland watch as our travel books and DVDs fly off the shelves. If the information that you want is not available on the shelf, consider downloading an e-travel guide to your tablet or phone. Hundreds of travel guides are available from Overdrive, one of Northland’s e-content providers. Overdrive carries the following travel guides: Rick Steves, Lonely Planet, Moon, Fodor’s, Frommer’s, Eyewitness, and CultureSmart! Downloadable videos include Worldwide Travel Films and The Seasoned Traveler. Many phrase books to help in a non-English-speaking country are also available from Overdrive. Hypertext links will take you from the travel guide to pertinent websites. Wouldn’t it be nice to have all the maps, phone numbers, and hours of operation available at your fingertips? And don’t forget that you can also download your reading-for-pleasure books, as well as movies, music, and audiobooks. Check it all out at http://eresources.einetwork.net/ Easy instructions are available at http://www.northlandlibrary.org/e-book-instructions/

Computer Classes Registration is required for these free computer classes. Register online, in person at the Computer Center on the upper level of the Library or call 412-366-8100, extension 131. Please notify the Computer Center if you are registered for a class and are unable to attend. INTRODUCTION TO CLOUD COMPUTING: PART 1 Saturday, June 3, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will learn what cloud computing is and how to use it to save documents, photos and files online. Participants will examine three popular cloud computing applications: Apple iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive during the class. Prerequisite: Must have basic computer and Internet skills. COMPUTER BASICS Monday, June 5, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will learn about the different parts of a computer as well as take a visual tour of the desktop of a Windows 7 computer. Participants will also learn common keyboard commands and practice typing. For beginning computer users. MICROSOFT WORD 2016 BASICS PART 1 Monday, June 5, from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Participants will learn about the parts of the Word window and practice formatting and editing text. Participants will also learn how to Cut, Copy, and Paste and Save a document. For students with no previous Word experience. Prerequisite: Must have mouse skills. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 BASICS PART 1 Friday, June 9, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will go through some basic Excel terminology before learning how to move around the spreadsheet. Participants will then build some simple financial documents to practice on. Prerequisite: Must have solid Word experience. MICROSOFT WORD 2016 BASICS PART 2 Friday, June 9, from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Participants will type some text in Word and then learn how to work with commands such as setting tabs, margins, columns, and spell-check. Prerequisite: Participation in the Microsoft Word 2016 Basics Part 1 class or similar. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 BASICS PART 2 Monday, June 12, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will learn how to create lists, sort data, add codes, format numbers, and work with fill series. Participants will also work with various formulas and functions. Prerequisite: Participation in the Microsoft Excel 2016 Basics Part 1 class or similar. INTRODUCTION TO CLOUD COMPUTER: PART 2 Saturday, June 17, from 10:30am – 12:00pm Come to this class to increase your comfort level with cloud computing services! Participants will use Google Drive to learn how to increase their online productivity and efficiency. Class topics include converting and printing existing files, creating online surveys in Google Forms and setting up Google Calendar. Prerequisite: completion of the Introduction to Cloud Computing class or previous experience working with a cloud computing service. ONE-ON-ONE TABLET ASSISTANCE Our Computer Center staff is offering one-on-one sessions to assist with questions you may have about your tablet. Sessions are limited to 30 minutes. Please bring your tablet and come prepared to ask specific questions. To schedule a session, call the Computer Center desk at 412-3668100 x 131. When you call, please let us know what topic you’d like help with and what kind of tablet you’re using. Please note: Staff members are unable to repair your tablet and may not be able to help with all device types, programs, and problems. Patrons may only book one session at a time.

Volunteer Focus – Dan Storrs

If you think few are interested in what you may say but like to believe that your real-world experiences have value, where do you find the forum to share your thoughts and consider those of others? The Conversation Salons at Northland Library are the channel to convey what you have to offer! Decades ago in Portland, Oregon a group of friends started a conversation group with a few simple rules that required politeness and freedom of expression. A dozen years ago their idea took root in Pittsburgh and with the support of the Allegheny County Library Association this concept has spread to 15 locations. According to volunteer facilitator, Dan Storrs, “The sheer joy of hearing intelligent neighbors contribute their ‘two cents’ on almost any subject encourages me to think this good idea will grow,” and it has. This is Dan’s eighth year of moderating/attending up to eight groups per month. While some topics are repeated, the conversation salon attendees never run out of new and stimulating issues. Please accept this invitation to participate in any of the future gatherings of engaging conversation.

Northland Public Library Foundation

When you see this image displayed next to a program, it is an indication that the program has been sponsored in part by the Northland Public Library Foundation.

SHOW YOUR FAMILY PRIDE OR HONOR A LOVED ONE

Celebrate your family, your loved ones, your grandkids or anyone who loves to read with a paver brick for the Learning Garden at Northland. The order form is available online: http://www.northlandlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Garden-Brick-Order-Form.pdf.

HELP US BUILD AN OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL SPACE

Fundraising for The Learning Garden at Northland is ongoing as we seek to build an outdoor educational space for people of all ages. We’re excited to see people commit to having their family names on garden benches, raised beds and more. As a place with programs where children can try messy experiments or where adults can learn about composting, the Learning Garden will be a great addition to Northland. We are proud that it also will be a place where special needs populations can explore our sensory garden elements. Please consider making a multi-year pledge in any amount to the Learning Garden. Forms are available on our website at https://goo.gl/j7j70L . Thank you for helping Northland Public Library build a special place of learning and discovery!

TASTY TRUCKS @ NORTHLAND KICKS OFF SUMMER

Tasty Trucks @ Northland is ready for flip-flops, Mexican food, ice cream and more! La Palapa’s food truck will heat things up on Thursday, June 1 with spicy empanadas, chipotle pork, chicken tacos and other authentic Mexican treats. Joining them will be TT@N favorite, Pgh Crepes, whose made-to-order crepes never disappoint. Start with a veggie crepe and finish with a sweet offering. On June 15, Mission Mahi returns to satisfy all those fabulous fish cravings! Their Tex-Mex fish taco is loaded with fresh, delicious fish, avocado, peppers and that amazing Sriracho mayo! Cool off with a sundae or cone from Sugar and Spice. Grab a luscious vanilla cone or go wild with a special flavor dreamed up just for you, such as Butter Almond, Whitehouse and Salty Caramel Truffle Swirl (offerings change daily). The food trucks accept cash and all major credits cards, and will be open until 6pm or as supplies last given the variability of patron support and limited storage capacity of food trucks. The events benefit Northland Public Library Foundation, which provides financial support to the library through community fundraising. Mark your calendars for TT@N every first and third Thursday and enjoy delicious foods while helping your library! Coming in July: Pgh Po’Boy and La Palapa on July 6; Sinkers & Suds and Southside BBQ Co. on July 20. Look for the food trucks in our upper parking lot from noon until 6pm (as supplies last, accepting most major credit cards). Be sure to subscribe for email alerts for up-to-date information.

CALL FOR CRAFTERS AND VENDORS

The Northland Public Library Foundation will host its popular Fall Vendor and Crafter Fair Saturday, September 23. If you are interested in participating, please download an application from our website: http://www.northlandlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-Vendor-andCrafter-Contract.pdf or email nplfoundation@einetwork.net.

BOOK GIVING PROGRAM DONATIONS

Northland Public Library wishes to thank the following people who recently contributed to our Memorial and Honor Book Giving Programs. If you are interested in honoring a loved one or a friend through a gift to Northland, please contact the Northland Public Library Foundation at 412-3668100, extension 104 or by email at nplfoundation@einetwork.net.

Memorial Books:

AAUW Evening Book Group in memory of Nora Bell AAUW Evening Book Group in memory of George Depee The Serbin Family in memory of MacKenzie Jane Taylor

June Events 1

Northland Library sponsored programs and events in bold.

Baby/Toddler Time 9:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Tasty Trucks @ Northland (Pgh Crepes & La Palapa) 12:00 p.m. Library Parking Lot

CLOSED for Summer Hours

Maker Mondays-Teens 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2 EE-SIG North Hills Genealogists 6:00 p.m. Board Room

AAA Two Day Driving Course 1:30 p.m. Room 148-2

North Hills Coin Club 7:00 p.m. Room 148-2 13

Genealogy Lock-in 6:30 p.m. Northland Compute Ctr. 4

Closed for Summer Hours

Maker Monday for Teens 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2

Wise Walk (Week 8) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field

Social Security Maximization 6:30 p.m. Room 148-2

North Hills Genealogists Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Board Room

Preschool Block Party 6:30 p.m Room 148-1&2 15

Tasty Trucks @ Northland (Mission Mahi & Sugar and Spice) 12:00 p.m. Library Parking Lot

UPMC for Life Medicare Seminar 6:00 p.m. Board Room

Mystery Lovers Book Group 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1

LGBT Pride Month Panel 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2

Scrabble Club 7:00 p.m. Room 148-2

Booked for Lunch 11:30 a.m. Room 148-1

Northland Knitters 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1

Conversation Salon 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1

Chess for Adults 9:30 a.m. Room 148-2

NA Investment Club-PGH Chapter 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1

CLOSED for Summer Hours

An Ocean of Life 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 Indian Cooking Class: Malai Kofta 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2

Wise Walk (Week 10) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field 27

Summertime Music & Movement 10:30 a.m. Library Upper Parking Lot-Under the tent

The Pittsburgh Zoo 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2

NPL Authority Board Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. Room 148-2

North Hills Genealogists 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2

Northland Knitters 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1

Picture Book Picnic 11:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2

NPL Authority Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. Room 148-2 28

STEAM Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. Children’s DeptPlayful Parenting Room

Thursdays Under the Tree 10:00 a.m. Children’s Dept- Under the tree

Voices from the Attic: The Williamstown Boys in the Civil War 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2

Jeff the Geode Guy 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 29

La Leche League 10:00 a.m. room 148-1

Family Science Olympiad 9:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Serious Readers Book Discussion 11:00 a.m. Board Room

Thursdays Under the Tree 10:00 a.m. Children’s DeptUnder the tree Eaton Prep 12:00 p.m. Room 148-1 Teen Thursday 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2

Pride Month Open House for Teens 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 24

Picture Book Picnic 11:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Conversation Salon 1:00 a.m. Room 148-1

Teen Thursday 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2

Lego Club 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2

Summertime Music & Movement 10:30 a.m. Library Upper Parking Lot-Under the tent

Ronald McDonald Book Time Magic Show 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2

Thursdays Under the Tree 10:00 a.m. Children’s DeptUnder the tree

How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits 6:30 p.m. Room 148-1

Eaton Prep 1:00 p.m. Room 148-2

Travel Film 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2

Picture Book Picnic 11:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Foreign / Indie Film Series 1:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2

Writing your Memoir 4:00 p.m. Room 148-1

Lego Club 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2

Readings in Alternative Everything 7:00 p.m. Board Room

Social Security Maximization 6:30 p.m. Room 148-2

Nonfiction at Northland 7:00 p.m. 7

Wise Walk (Week 9) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field

How to Protect Yourself or Loved One from Nursing Homes 6:30 p.m. Room 148-1

StorySwap 7:00 p.m. Board Room 6

Summertime Music & Movement 10:30 a.m. Library Upper Parking Lot-Under the tent

How to Protect Your Home & Savings Against Nursing Homes 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2

Embroidery Guild of America 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1

Reiki for Health and Wellbeing 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1

Lego Club 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2

Writing your Memoir 4:00 p.m. Room 148-1

Maker Mondays-Teens 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2

Medicare 101 6:30 p.m. Room 148-2

Steel City Wordsmiths 6:30 p.m. Room 148-1

Painting Your Pet 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 2

Charlie Chaplin’s Red Letter Days 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 30

LuLaRa Party 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2