NORTHLAND NEWS
October 2014
A PUBLICATION OF NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
A Message from the Library’s Executive Director: Unfortunately, some local libraries have been in the news recently because of the actions of a few ill-intentioned individuals. I want to assure you that we at Northland continue to take precautions to protect our visitors, our collections, our facility and our staff, but we need your help. We will: • Continue to work together with local law enforcement • Continue to make our facility more secure • Continue to provide appropriate training to our staff While we work hard to create a comfortable and inviting place for families, friends and individuals to gather to experience and share lifelong learning opportunities, Northland is by name and definition a public place, like a local shopping mall. Last year over a million people came through our doors! Limited staffing in a large public building means we cannot keep an eye on every child or adult in the library at all times. Please don’t leave valuable items like purses, personal computers, tablets or cell phones unattended. Parents, please help us to keep your children safe. Use the same guidelines you would use for a trip to the mall. In addition, parents and care-givers of children under the age of 5 must remain within arm’s reach of them at all times in the library. No one under the age of 8 may be left in the library without a parent or care-giver (at least age 16) present in the building. If you or your children have a safety concern while in the library, please report it to any staff member immediately. Together we can keep Northland a safe place for all to visit.
Northland Library Launches redesigned Local History Website
The new Northland Local History site features all of the content from the original site, with room to continue to grow. There are separate pages for each of our municipalities with historical photographs, maps, and links to historical newspaper articles. View our special section on the history of North Park that includes photographs, maps and construction drawings of many of the facilities. Check out the new timeline depicting the history of Northland Public Library. Have a look at our supporting information, maps and documents related to the Northland Historical Image Collection (hosted on the Historic Pittsburgh website.) The image collection has grown to over 1,300 digitized photographs dating back to the 1890s! The new site makes it easier to explore the different areas or to search for something specific. Another improvement is the ability to load higher resolution images (scanned photos and documents) more quickly. We have added space for new sections to feature historical information for our churches, schools and fire departments. If you have any information, photos, maps or documents you would like to share for use on our local history website, please contact us at: 412-366-8100 or northland@einetwork.net.
Film Series at Northland TRAVEL FILM
Join us on Wednesday, October 15 at 2 p.m. as we tour Bavaria, Germany, in honor of Oktoberfest. We’ll start with a trip up the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. From there we will visit the Neuschwanstein castle. It was built by Mad King Ludwig II and is better known as the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” castle. In Munich, we’ll visit the original beer parlor, better known as the Hofbrauhaus. We’ll then travel to Nuremberg to see the Nuremberg Castle and Bayreuth which was the home of Wagner. Refreshments will be served. No registration is required.
FOREIGN FILM
October’s film is Barbara, a drama from Germany. The movie takes place in 1980 in East Germany. Barbara Wolf is a young doctor who applied for an exit visa. Because of this, she is banished from her prestigious Berlin hospital to a pediatric clinic in the countryside. The Stasi constantly monitors her, and she suspects her boss, Andre, is acting as the eyes and ears for the Stasi. On occasion Barbara sneaks out to rendezvous with her boyfriend, Jorg. He is currently formulating a plan for both of them to escape. Getting in the way is a pregnant girl infected with meningitis who needs Barbara’s help. While working with Andre to save her, Barbara falls for Andre. Will she escape to be with Jorg, or stay with Andre? Come enjoy our Oktoberfest presentation on Wednesday, October 8 at 1:30 p.m. No registration required. Refreshments will be served.
Beyond the Stacks: Each month we will feature a different library database or other on-line resource. These information treasures are not free on the Internet, but are free if you go through Northland’s website and use your library card.
In June, we featured MasterFILE Complete, a searchable database of almost 2,000 magazines. This month we are featuring a different kind of magazine resource. If MasterFILE Complete is like the reference department of a college library, Zinio is like the corner newsstand, containing hundreds of magazines designed to be browsed or read cover-to-cover. With a Zinio account, library cardholders can check out as many digital magazines as they want and keep them as long they want—no return required. New issues are released simultaneously with the print editions and are ready for immediate access. More than 300 full-color interactive digital titles are available. Titles include Men’s Health, The Economist, Newsweek, Martha Stewart Living, National Geographic, Food, Rolling Stone, Discover, Forbes, Running, Outside, Family Handyman, Prevention, Brides, Cosmopolitan, Us Weekly, and dozens more. If you live in Allegheny County, you should definitely look at the digital magazines that are available at no cost to you through your local public library. Northland cardholders should go to: www.northlandlibrary.org/databases and click on Zinio. When you find a title that you want to subscribe to, just click on it. You will be prompted to set up two log-in accounts. The library collection account is what you use to select and check out the magazines. The Zinio account is where you read the magazines that you have checked out. Some patrons have been confused by the two log-ins. Basically, the first log-in provides access to the community collection selected by your library. The URL for that account will begin with www.rbdigital.com/carnegielibrarypa. The second log-in provides access to the magazines that you have checked out, and it is where you actually read the magazines, set preferences, print, etc. Its URL will begin with www.zinio.com. The magazines can be read online, or downloaded onto mobile devices. There are apps for iPhone/iPad, Android devices, Kindle Fire/ HD/HDX, Windows 8, and Blackberry Playbooks and Tablets. More information is available at Zinio FAQs: www.rbdigital.com/carnegielibrarypa/help/zinio-faq. Check it out!
Featured Adult Programming:
Registration is required for the following free adult programs except where noted. You may register online, in person at the Adult Service desk or by calling 412-366-8100 extension 113.
TAI CHI CLASSES AT BLUEBERRY PARK RETURN
Back by popular demand, Tai Chi classes, taught by certified instructor, Vincenza Furst, will be conducted at Franklin Park’s Blueberry Hill Park each Monday in October and November from 11 a.m. until noon. The classes will be held in the park’s Activity Center. Tai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese practice designed to exercise the body and mind through a series of gentle, flowing postures that gradually improve strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Whether you’re a newcomer to Tai Chi or you’ve already practiced the ancient art, you are welcome to join the group.
WISE WALK
It’s not too late to join up with the Wise Walkers, who meet each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Pie Traynor Field in North Park for a 30-45 minute walk. Find those who walk at your pace as you enjoy the fall weather and improve your health, your fitness and your mental well-being. A volunteer leader will supply water and snacks each week. The walks continue each Tuesday morning until November 18.
BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE
NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 Cumberland Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412-366-8100 412-366-2064 FAX www.northlandlibrary.org
HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunday Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NOW ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER
Fridays 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Marshall Elementary School • Marshall Township Saturdays 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. North Hills Village Shopping Center • Ross Township
NOMADs
Ross Township Community Center Sunday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Baierl Family YMCA • 2565 Nicholson Rd., Franklin Park Sunday 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
OFFSITE BOOK/MATERIALS RETURN
Ross Twp. Community Center 24 hour accessible Baierl Family YMCA 24 hour accessible Marshall Twp. Municipal Building 24 hour accessible
LET’S GET THE POTTY STARTED: TOILET TRAINING WITHOUT STRESS
THE FORT PITT BLOCK HOUSE: SMALL BUILDING, MIGHTY HISTORY
Join us on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. as Dr. Greg Hoyson, of Bellevue Pediatrics, provides excellent tips and guidelines for getting your toddlers through toilet training with the least amount of stress. With lots of humor and good advice, he will outline the steps you need to take to bring about a positive and successful outcome in your child’s development.
DON’T TAKE IT PERSONALLY: THE CHALLENGES AND JOYS OF LIVING The Fort Pitt Block House, a historical treasure with national significance, recently WITH AN ADULT WITH ADHD
celebrated its 250th birthday. Still standing in its original location, it is the only surviving structure of Fort Pitt, one of the largest and most elaborate British forts in North America and a key defense during the French and Indian War. Much of its timber elements, bricks and stone foundation are original to its 1764 construction. The building was gifted to the Daughters of the American Revolution who were dedicated to the preservation of this important piece of Pittsburgh’s early history. These women were successful in resisting the pressure from industrialists who wanted it moved or demolished to make way for changes at the Point. Join us at Northland Library on Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m. as curator, James Halttunen, presents a fascinating program about this squat little building that played such an important role in the history of our city and our country.
GENEALOGY LOCK-IN
Back by popular demand! Northland Library and the North Hills Genealogists are teaming up for another After Hours Genealogy Lock-In on Friday, October 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. This evening of hands-on research requires general computer skills as you will search for your ancestors using online databases, including Ancestry Library Edition, the 1940 census, and more. Research volunteers will be on hand to help. Participants should bring a flash drive to save copies of documents and information you may find. Advance registration is required due to limited space. You may sign up online or by calling the adult services department reference desk at 412-3668100, ext. 113.
In the past, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder was considered a childhood condition that could affect progress in school, social development and family dynamics. In more recent years, ADHD has been recognized as a lifelong condition that can adversely affect all major life activities including relationships. On Monday, October 20, at 7 p.m., Susan Lieber, ADHD Coach and Professional Organizer, and Laura Roman, Relationship Therapist will team up to openly discuss the uniqueness of adult ADHD and present helpful strategies to create calmer and more fulfilling relationships. Laura is a psychotherapist with 26 years of experience working with individuals and couples, has ADHD herself and knows firsthand how it can impact relationships. Susan understands the challenges of living with ADHD from her experience with family members. Beginning as an occupational therapist, she left that field to start “Leave it to Lieber” as a certified professional organizer who specializes in working with individuals and families living with ADHD, helping them to gain awareness, develop strengths and lead meaningful, rewarding lives.
INDIAN COOKING
Join us on Monday, October 27, at 7 p.m. as our favorite vegetarian cook, Ann Manchella, prepares Aloo Kurma or spicy potato curry, a mixture of potatoes in a mild curry sauce made with coconuts and other nuts. Tasty samples of this interesting dish will be available after her presentation.
NORTHLAND LIBRARY THE BIG READ – FAHRENHEIT 451
The Big Read in Pittsburgh, is part of a nationwide program, is a project of the Community College of Allegheny County featuring a month-long series of free outreach events designed to promote literacy, reading and open dialogue within our community. This year’s book is Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. In partnership with CCAC North, Northland Library will feature two events in October designed to stimulate discussion of this well-known dystopian novel published in 1953. The Second Friday Book group will feature the book on October 10, and we will show the movie at the library on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. After the film, join us for coffee and dessert and a lively discussion led by CCAC instructor, Michal Wargo. The movie features Julie Christie, in dual roles, and Oskar Werner as Montag, the “fireman” whose job is to destroy the printed book along with the houses in which they are hidden. Montag begins to question everything he has ever known and starts hiding books in his home. When his pilfering is discovered, the fireman has to run for his life. Regarded as one of Bradbury’s best works, the novel presents a future American society where books are outlawed and “firemen” burn any that are found. The novel has been the subject, primarily, of interpretations focusing on the role of book banning in suppressing dissenting ideas.
HALLOWEEN HORROR: PITTSBURGH GHOST STORIES FOR OLDER CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Join us on Sunday, October 26 at 2 p.m. for ghost stories appropriate for older children and adults. Most of the stories are from the Pittsburgh area and might feature a place that you know! No registration is required.
MEET OUR LOCAL AUTHORS
The Pittsburgh area is fortunate in having many authors who have published thrillers, mysteries, ghost stories, love stories, books about current topics, books about the Pittsburgh area, about our sports teams and books of inspiration. Join us on Tuesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. to hear from a group of our local authors and find out about their works, how they developed their ideas and plots and how they got published. After their presentations and a question and answer session, you will have an opportunity to meet the authors whose books will be available for purchase. Books make good gifts! Thomas Sweterlitsch is the author of Tomorrow and Tomorrow, a gritty science fiction thriller set in Pittsburgh in the not-too-distant future.
J. J. Hensley, former police officer and special agent with the U. S. Secret Service, has drawn on his experiences in law enforcement to write Resolve, a finalist for Best First Novel by the International Thriller Writers Association and named one of the Best Books of 2013 by Suspense Magazine.
Penny McCann Pennington has written a moving novel called It Burns A Lovely Light about a family tragedy that forces two young children to move into their aunt’s decrepit boarding house in Pittsburgh, a city that is still reeling from the loss of its great steel industry. Edie Claire began her publishing career with the ever popular Leigh Koslov mystery series set in the North Hills suburbs of Pittsburgh. The latest in the series, Never Thwart a Thespian, continues in the author’s usual fast-paced style, laced with intrigue and humor.
Robert Needham invites the reader to explore the harmony between God and science in Mystery Mountain. A ninth grade science class and their teacher are offered an anonymous invitation to visit Mt. Ararat in Turkey with all expenses paid.
Earl McDaniel, former teacher and journalist, has written a gripping novel whose subject touches many lives in our current economy. Between Lives is the story of Mick Mackintosh, who has done everything right so far – earning a college degree, excelling in the fields of teaching and journalism, raising a family and sending a son off to college, when he is laid off from his job due to economic “belt-tightening.”
Hana Caye is the author of a self-published book entitled, Vinegar Fridays and has had eight stories appear in the Chicken Soup for the Soul book. She has also published children’s books with Marvel’s iStorybooks line and is the coordinator of Northland’s Writers at Work meetings.
Ongoing Adult Programming:
Registration is not required for the following free adult programs. For more information on any of these programs, you may call the Adult Service desk at 412-366-8100 extension 113.
TUESDAY NIGHT BOOK DISCUSSION
On October 7 at 7 p.m., the Tuesday Night Book Group will discuss Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery by Robert Kolker. It is an account of the murders of five online escorts whose bodies were found in a Long Island beach community, and the search for their killer, who remains at large. The New York Times Book Review called Lost Girls “a gothic whodunit for the Internet age…nearly unputdownable”. Our selection for November will be How to Create the Perfect Wife by Wendy Moore.
NEW! 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 group will finish discussing the book entitled, Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul: How to Create a New You by Deepak Chopra on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.
SECOND FRIDAY BOOK DISCUSSION
This book group meets monthly to discuss a popular work, new or old. October’s discussion of Fahrenheit 451 held on October 10 at 11:30 a.m., promises to include some of today’s topics of concern that show the timeliness of Bradbury’s classic novel. Newcomers are always welcome at this enjoyable, informal discussion. Bring a brown bag lunch. The library provides a beverage and the discussion begins at noon. Ask for a copy of the book at the upstairs reference desk. No registration is necessary for this discussion group.
MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK DISCUSSION
Open Season is the first book in the Joe Pickett mystery series by C.J. Box. Pickett is a Wyoming game warden who won’t take bribes or look the other way as previous wardens have done. When a local hunting outfitter is found dead in Joe’s woodpile behind his house, he takes it personally. Newcomers are welcome to join the group for a discussion of the first in this popular series on Thursday, October 16, at 7 p.m. No registration is necessary. The book for discussion at November’s meeting is Louise Penny’s Still Life.
SERIOUS READERS BOOK DISCUSSION
The Serious Readers Book Discussion group finds that works of historical, economic and political significance provide the opportunity for personal examination and analysis of fateful past events that have had a lasting effect on today’s United States – politically, economically and culturally. You may join the discussion on Saturday, October 25, at 11 a.m.
NORTHLAND KNITTERS
Got a knack for knitting? Come and work on your project, share tips and patterns and enjoy some dessert with knit and crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. Evening circle meets on Wednesday, October 8, at 7 p.m. The afternoon circle will meet on Friday, October 17, at 1 p.m.
CONVERSATION SALON
Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events and popular culture. You pick the topic- nothing is out-of-bounds! No reservation is required to participate in these relaxed forums. The October conversation salons will be Friday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m.
STORY SWAP
StorySwap, Pittsburgh’s guild for local adult storytellers will meet on Monday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. due to the Fall Book Sale. In November, the group will resume their normal date and time on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS
All are welcome on Tuesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. to a free informative meeting to learn about land records from Tip Time leader, Rich Hayden. He will take us through the steps involved in finding your ancestor’s land. He will discuss the Allegheny County deed records, probate records, partition plat maps and how to locate the land on old and new maps using Historic Pittsburgh and Google Earth. Meetings are held in Rooms 148 1&2 and “tip time” begins at 6:45 p.m. For more information about the North Hills Genealogists, go to www.northhillsgenealogists.org.
LE LECHE LEAGUE
Le Leche League’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through motherto-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Join the group on October 24 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The group will meet each month on the fourth Friday. For more information, please contact, Sandy Connors-Rowe by phone at 412-732-2693 or by email at sconnorsrowe@gmail.com.
WRITERS AT WORK
If your interest lies in writing as a hobby or a career, join the Writers At Work who share helpful writing techniques and ideas for creative writing, from basics to steps toward publication. Twelve members of the group have recently been published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Whether you’re a novice or published writer, you’ll gain valuable insights from members of this group. No registration is necessary. For more information, please call Hana Caye at 412-364-0877. The group focuses on assignment-based writing projects and offers critiques during this writing workshop on Monday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m.
While we have your attention… BOOK DROPS
Just a reminder that Northland’s book drops are solely for library materials only and not donation items. If you care to donate items, you will need to visit the designated donation area through the Shipping and Receiving doors located near the staff entrance on the lower level of the Library.
LOSE SOMETHING IN OUR LIBRARY?
We have recently moved the lost and found to the self check-out area in lower lobby of the library. All items with the exception of electronics and items of value will be available any time during library hours. Inquiries about items of value and electronics can still be made in the administration office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please note that items found within the library will be kept for one month and then discarded.
Children
Registration is required for the following children’s programs except where noted. You may register in person or by calling 412-366-8100, ext. 123. Children age 3 and up are required to have their own library card to attend programs. Mission… Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 4:30- 5:30 p.m. (Tuesdays, session one) Nov. 4, 11, 18, & Dec. 2 from 4:30- 5:30 p.m. (Tuesdays, session two) Please note: both sessions are identical. It’s time for some new missions! Mission... is gearing up for the new year. Children in third through fifth grades are welcome try their hand at various engineering and technology challenges. Registration for residents of supporting municipalities began September 16 for the first session. Open registration began September 30. The second session of the Mission... Club registration opens for residents of supporting municipalities on October 14. Open registration begins October 28. Storytime for 3’s & 4’s (Formerly known as Kangaroo Storytime) October 8, 15, 22 & 29 (Wednesdays) at 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. This program offers stories, songs & library fun for children three and four years old. Registration began September 17 for residents of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall, McCandless and Ross. Open registration begins Oct. 1. CSI Club Oct. 8, 15, 22, Nov. 5 from 4:30– 5:30 p.m. (Wednesdays, session one) Nov. 12, Dec. 3, 10, 17 from 4:30– 5:30 p.m. (Wednesdays, session two) Please note: both sessions are identical. Children in kindergarten through second grade wanted! Join us for another round of CSI Club meetings. Dig into science with hands-on experiments and fun. Registration for the first session for residents of supporting municipalities began September 17. Open registration began September 30. Registration for the second session for residents of supporting municipalities begins October 15. Open registration for session two begins October 28. Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest Sunday, October 12 at 2 p.m. Come join us for a special screening of WQED’s Curious George: A Hallween Boo Fest one hour special. It’s George’s first Halloween in the country, and Bill tells him and Allie about the “Legend of No Noggin” – a spooky tale about a hat-kicking scarecrow who haunts the countryside on Halloween. But is the legend real? George and Allie are determined to find out by taking a picture of No Noggin in hat-kicking action. But first, George needs to figure out what he’s going to be for Halloween so he can win the costume contest at the town Boo Festival and give the prize to the Man with the Yellow Hat. Will George be able to put together the perfect costume and find out the truth about No Noggin? Only the curious will find out! No registration is necessary. Evening Toddler Time October 29, November 5, 12 & 19 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Wednesdays) Four evenings of library fun for babies and toddlers age 6 months through 35 months with a parent or care-giver. Early registration for residents of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall, McCandless and Ross municipalities begins on October 8. Open registration begins on October 22. Autism Open House Thursday, October 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. New to the spectrum? Not sure of the next step? Come and talk casually, one-on-one with professionals who can provide answers. Children welcome. No registration necessary for this free program. Star Wars Gallery Drop off your Star Wars universe artwork to the Children’s/Young Adult Services desk between October 15 through the 30 and your creativity will be on display for Star Wars Day. Star Wars Day Saturday, November 1 from 1- 3 p.m. Come meet Imperial Storm Troopers from the “Fighting 501st” Toddler Time Wednesday, November 5, 12, 19 & 26 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Four weeks of rhymes, tickles and bounces for babies and toddlers age 6 months through 35 months with a parent or caregiver. Early registration for residents of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall, McCandless and Ross municipalities begins October 15. Open registration begins on October 28.
toddler time
Teens
Registration is not required for the following young adult programs except where noted.
SPECIAL EVENT!
Teens Only Zombie Homecoming Dance! Friday October 24 - Zombie Homecoming 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This is a registration only event open to teens in Middle and High School (grades 6-12). Homecoming is over or so you thought...come get your zombie on and celebrate again with professional makeup, games, food and music. More details to follow, please visit the Teen page on www.northlandlibrary.org closer to the event!
Teen Thursdays Teen Thursdays is a program for ‘tweens and teens. A variety of activities are enjoyed by attendees every Thursday of the month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. No registration is required. Oct. 2 - We’ll create some decorations for our upcoming Zombie Homecoming in the Young Adult Room. Oct. 9 - Let’s get in the mood for our upcoming Zombie Homecoming by watching the classic that started it all: 1968’s Night of the Living Dead. Oct. 16 - It’s Teen Read Week - This year’s theme is “Turn Dreams Into Reality.” We will bring out the Legos and lil’ bits and have fun making anything you wish using our Legos or simple machines from our circuits. Oct. 23 - It’s the day before our Zombie Homecoming- We’ll finalize decorations and preparations! Oct. 30 - It’s the day before Halloween- we’ll do something fun to celebrate!
Volunteering at Northland Volunteer Spotlight Name: Richard J. Kajuth
Residence: McCandless
Volunteer Assignment: Facilitator of reading study group, “Readings in Alternative Everything” In a few words, why do you volunteer at Northland Library?
As a professional educator of almost 30 years, the desire to continue to teach, explore, and learn with others does not extinguish with retirement. My abiding interest in the spirit of education, coupled with a genuine admiration for the mission of the public library to be the citizen’s open university, prompted me to combine both and offer a reading group with a somewhat unique character. While most reading groups cover a book (often fiction) or a particular subject a month, “Readings in Alternative Everything” operates as more of a reading/study group taking a book and devoting several months to trying to understand the critical points an author may be trying to bring to the reader. Moreover, the subject matter is devoted to exploring ideas about mind/body/spirit connections, alternative and holistic health, and the nature of the Self and consciousness, somewhat esoteric and not considered lighter themes. Mortimer J. Adler, the famous American philosopher, educator, and popular author said: “In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.” If you are interested in such an approach, come and join us the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Room 148-1.
HELP WANTED: Library Donation Pre-Sorter
Become an integral piece of Northland’s successful book sales! As a donation pre-sorter, you will volunteer for 2 hours on Saturdays to “separate the wheat from the chaff.” Pre-sorting will identify those items that are old, out of date, dirty, torn and overall unacceptable for sale. One Monday on-site training session will provide all the information you need to become a useful member of our book sale team. Email Karen Puff at puffk@einetwork.net or call 412-366-8100, ext. 135 for more information.
FALL USED BOOK SALE Friday, October 3 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 4 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 5 • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $5 bag sale ....NORTHLAND provides the bag!
Sale is located on the lower level of the library.
NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Northland 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 call the Northland Public Library Foundation office at 412-366-8100, extension 104. Memorial Book Giving: Debbie & Larry Gallagher in memory of Kerry Aquadro Rose Marie Hogan in memory of John Cassello His wife, Marilyn in memory of Frank Forbes Jeri Jackson in memory of Dottie Phillis
Northland Public Library Foundation
The Foundation meets in the library on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. If you are interested in joining the Foundation Board or helping with our fundraising programs, please call 412-366-8100 x104 or email nplfoundation@einetwork.net To learn more about the unique programs and activities, partnerships and current focus of fundraising goals of the Foundation visit our page on the Library’s website at: www.northlandlibrary.org/foundation. MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Northland Public Library Foundation is to build financial support through community fundraising to enhance the programs and growth of Northland Public Library.
Honor Book Giving: Norbert Weidner in honor of Northland Library Adult Reference Staff (for their good work) For a complete list of all donors, please visit: www.northlandlibrary.org/foundation/donors.
BREAD FOR BOOKS: PRETZEL CRAZY SALE
Pretzel Crazy will be at the Library on Friday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 am. – 5 p.m. offering sweet treats to purchase in the lower level lobby. Visit www.pretzelcrazy.com for a complete list of treats available.
Shop Pretzel Crazy online every day in October - 20% of sales will benefi t Northland Public Library! www.pretzelcrazy.com Enter: NORTHLAND in the gift message box for NPL to receive the donation.
If you shop at www.pretzelcrazy.com any time during the month of October and enter the word NORTHLAND in the gift message box when placing an online order, the Library will receive 20% of the sale as a donation.
ENJOY BOOKS ON SALE NOW
Enjoy Books are on sale in the Book Nook on the upper level of the Library. Check out the new book filled with hundreds of dollars in great values from fine dining, fast foods, entertainment, to golf deals and much more still at only $30 per book. Don’t forget, while picking up one for yourself, Christmas is right around the corner! Proceeds from the sale benefit the Library through the Northland Public Library Foundation.
Tastefully Simple Sale to Benefit Library Foundation
Bobbie Smithco, Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant will offer 20% of her sales to support the Northland Library Foundation. She will be visiting the library on Nov. 5 & 6 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the lower lobby. You can order online anytime during the month of November at www.tastefullysimple.com/ web/bsmithco (search “Northland Library” to ensure Northland receives the donation). Orders will be shipped directly to your home.
BOOK NOOK: Visit the Book Nook in October for lots of Halloween and Fall books and magazines. Flash drives, ear buds as well as coffee and snacks are available for purchase in the Book Nook. Funds generated from sales help to support Northland Library.
Events • October 2014 Events with an asterisk indicate Northland Library events. October 1
No Events Scheduled
October 2 Teen Thursday* 3:00 p.m. Young Adult Room October 3
Fall Book Sale* 9:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Fall Book Sale* (Children’s Items) 9:00 a.m. Board Room
Pretzel Crazy Fundraiser* 9:00 a.m. Young Adult Room October 4 Fall Book Sale* 9:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Fall Book Sale* (Children’s Items) 9:00 a.m. Board Room
NPL Foundation Board Meeting* 7:00 p.m. Board Room Northland Knitters* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
October 9 Teen Thursday* 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2 The Fort Pitt Block House: Small Building, Mighty History* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 October 10
Pretzel Crazy Fundraiser* 9:00 a.m. Young Adult Room October 5 Fall Book Sale $5 Bag Day 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 October 6 Tai Chi at Blueberry Hill Park* 11:00 a.m. Blueberry Hill Activity Center October 7
Wise Walk* (Week 4) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field Mission…* 4:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
North Hills Genealogist Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Board Room Tuesday Night Book Discussion* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1 Elder Law-Minto Law Group 7:00 p.m. Room 148-2 October 8 Storytime for 3’s & 4’s* 9:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Storytime for 3’s & 4’s* 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Foreign Film* 1:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2 Teen Advisory Group* 3:00 p.m. Board Room CSI Club* 4:30 p.m. Room 148-1
October 15 Storytime for 3’s & 4’s* 9:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Storytime for 3’s & 4’s* 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Travel Film* 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Second Friday Book Discussion* 11:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2
CSI Club* 4:30 p.m. Room 148-1
Conversation Salon* 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Social Security and Retirement 6:00 p.m. Room 148-2
After Hours Genealogy Lock-In* 6:30 p.m. Computer Center
October 11 NA Investment Club Pittsburgh Chapter 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1
Greater Literacy Council* 10:00 a.m. Room 148-2 October 12 No Events Scheduled October 13 Science-Tots* 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Tai Chi at Blueberry Hill Park* 11:00 a.m. Blueberry Hill Activity Center
Readings in Alternative Everything* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
Science-Tots* 1:00 p.m. Room 138-1&2 Writers at Work* 6:30 p.m. Room 148-1 North Hills Coin Club 7:00 p.m. Room 148-2
October 14 Wise Walk* (Week 5) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field Social Security and Retirement 1:00 p.m. Room 148-2 Mission…* 4:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2 McCandless Swim Club 6:00 p.m. Room 148-2
Planning for the Future: Sending Your Child to College 6:00 p.m. Room 148-1 October 16 UPMC for Life Seminar 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Teen Thursday* 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2 Mystery Lovers Book Group* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
Let’s Get the Potty Started: Toilet Training without Stress* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-2 October 17 Coventry HealthAmerica 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Northland Knitters* 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1 October 18 UPMC for Life Seminar 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1 Greater Literacy Council* 10:00 a.m. Room 148-2 October 19 Strategies for Success 1:00 p.m. Board Room October 20 Science-Tots* 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Tai Chi at Blueberry Hill Park* 11:00 a.m. Blueberry Hill Activity Center
Science-Tots* 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
October 23 UPMC for Life Seminar 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
StorySwap* 7:00 p.m. Board Room
Don’t Take It Personally: The Challenges and Joys of Living with An Adult with ADHD* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
Highmark 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 Mission…* 4:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2 North Hills Genealogists* 6:45 p.m. Room 148-1&2 October 22 Storytime for 3’s & 4’s* 9:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Storytime for 3’s & 4’s* 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Conversation Salon* 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1 CSI Club* 4:30 p.m. Room 148-1 Fahrenheit 451: The Movie* 6:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Mission…* 4:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
October 24 Le Leche League* 10:30 a.m. Room 148-2 The Book Club 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1 Zombie Homecoming* 8:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 October 25 Serious Reader Discussion Group* 11:00 a.m. Board Room Embroidery Guild of America 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 October 26
NPL Authority Committee Meeting* 6:30 p.m. Board Room NPL Authority Board Meeting* 7:00 p.m. Board Room Meet Our Local Authors* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 October 29
Strategies for Success 1:00 p.m. Board Room
Science-Tots* 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Tai Chi at Blueberry Hill Park* 11:00 a.m. Blueberry Hill Activity Center Science-Tots* 1:00 p.m. Room 138-1&2 Indian Cooking Class* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Scenes from just a few of the many programs and events during Summer 2014 @ Northland
AAA Mature Driving Course 9:30 a.m. Room 148-2 Storytime for 3’s & 4’s* 9:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Halloween Horror: Pittsburgh Ghost Stories for Older Children and Adults* 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 October 27
Wise Walk* (Week 7) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field A AA Mature Driving Course 9:30 a.m. Room 148-2
Teen Thursday* 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
Watch and Clock Association 7:00 p.m. Room 148-2
October 21 Wise Walk* (Week 6) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field
October 28
Storytime for 3’s & 4’s* 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Evening Toddler Time* 6:30 p.m. 148-1 October 30
UPMC for Life Seminar 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2 Autism Open House* 6:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
October 31
AAA Mature Driving Course 9:30 a.m. Room 148-2
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Computer Classes • October 2014 IMPORTANT: You must have a library card in good standing in order to gain access to a public computer. Patrons will be prompted to enter in their library card number in order to start the session. ***Please Note: It is not necessary to have a library card to register for any of the computer classes listed below.
Northland Library offers these classes free of charge. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. You may register in person at the Computer Center on the upper level, or by calling (412) 366-8100 extension 131. Please notify the Computer Center if you are registered for a class and are unable to attend.
INTRODUCTORY CLASSES Computers Basics (For beginning computer users.) • Monday, October 13, 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Learning to Use the Internet In this combination of lecture and hands-on experience, participants will learn the basic layout of the Internet Explorer web browser. Participants will also work with browser Tabs and conduct searches using Search Engines and web addresses. Must have computer competence - mouse skills and some typing. • Monday, October 20, 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Social Media Basics Twitter, Instagram, Facebook--- Is it all Greek to you? Learn about these and other types of social media. • Thursday October 23, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. iPad Basics A hands-on introduction for beginning iPad users. Do you need some help getting started with your iPad? Come to this class to learn some of the basic features and popular functions of your iPad. Please bring your iPad to class. • Wednesday, October 22, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • Wednesday, October 29, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft Word 2010 Intermediate (Prerequisite: participation in the Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics class.) • Friday October 17, 1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics (Must have solid Word competence.) • Monday, October 20, 12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m. Microsoft Excel 2010 Intermediate (Prerequisite: participation in the Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics class.) • Monday, October 27, 12:30pm-2:00pm
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