NORTHLAND NEWS
September 2016
MIS SION S TAT EMENT: Nor thland L ibrar y enables, encourages and empower s lifelong learning and discover y.
At Your Library – Northland will be at the Town of McCandless’ Community Day on Saturday, September 10, stop out and say hello. On Sunday, September 11 we will resume our Sunday hours. Feature Focus September is the time to Love Your Library!
Participants of the Brush Buddies program show off their artistic sides.
Councilman Tom Baker (left) and Senator Randy Vulakovich (far right) receive a tour of Northland from Executive Director, Amy Steele and Cindy Potter, Northland’s Board President.
One of the winners in the Digital Bootcamp that took place in July to teach patrons about the library’s e-resources.
NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS: Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. I
Why do YOU love Northland? With over 32,000 people coming through our doors every month, it’s clear our patrons love this library! Recently, Catherine Matlack wrote us a letter describing the impact Northland Public Library had on her as a middle school student living within walking distance of the library. “Northland Library was an incredible resource for me. Its proximity allowed me to stop there on my way home from school to start my homework, do research or just check out books for pleasure reading,” Catherine wrote, adding that it helped her to secure a job working in her university’s library years later. September is the ideal time to show your love. Throughout this month, gifts of up to $500 will be partially matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation as all the libraries in Allegheny County participate in the first ever Love Your Library Match Month. All gifts received in September from all sources will count! We’re counting on you, and we’re offering many ways to help! We invite you to write a check or give online. Come out September 1 and 15 for our Tasty Trucks @ Northland food truck fundraisers. Join us at Chipotle in McCandless Crossing on September 19 for a Northland fundraiser. Sign up for iGive at igive.com and do some online shopping. Share our messages on social media and help us spread the word. Another way to Love Your Library is to help us kick off our Learning Garden Capital Campaign. This project will establish a safe and sustainable garden to provide an outdoor learning environment that will encourage hands on learning for all ages. It will serve the needs of our residents to create, explore and discover more about their inner and outer worlds. The Learning Garden will be sensory friendly in order to aid people, especially children, with sensory processing needs. We are focused on inclusion and providing an established space to improve sensory-motor development. It’s just one more way the Northland Public Library is meeting the many needs. Capital campaign gifts will be eligible for the Love Your Library match from the Jack Buncher Foundation, with the donated sums restricted for the garden campaign and matched funds going toward the library’s general fund. We hope you thought of more reasons why you love Northland, and we’re so glad you Love YOUR Library! Please give during this special month!
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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.
PARTICIPATE IN THE BIG READ’S reADING CHALLENGE
Join us for the Big Read’s Reading Challenge from September 15 through October 31. Complete three challenges to be entered in a drawing for a meet-and-greet with Mary Badham, the actress who played Jean Louise “Scout” Finch in the 1962 film, To Kill a Mockingbird. Complete five challenges to be entered in a drawing for tickets to Prime Stage Theatre Company’s performance of To Kill a Mockingbird. Challenges include: watch a documentary about race relations; read To Kill a Mockingbird or Go Set a Watchman; watch the film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird; read a companion book (list available on Northland website); attend Northland’s 1930s Radio Play Program on Oct. 26; complete a soap carving or diorama.
WINSTON CHURCHILL AND FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT: FROM GRAND ALLIANCE TO DEAR FRIENDS
This is a story of one of the most important friendships of the 20th Century. Born during World War II at a time of great peril, nourished by extensive secret correspondence, personal meetings, and conferences, the friendship between Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Winston Churchill forever changed history and shaped the lives of hundreds of millions of people. Like all close relationships it was not free of disagreements, yet these two men, especially Churchill, never let their slights or disagreements break the bond forged in the crucible of War to defeat Nazism. Join us on Thursday, September 1 from 7-8 p.m. Registration is required.
WISE WALKS
Tuesday, September 6 - 9:30 a.m. at the Library Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8 - from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Pie Traynor Field in North Park Walking may be the simplest way to work out. Your heart will get stronger, you’ll lower your blood pressure, and your bones will get stronger. Walking also eases stress and can boost your outlook on life. Northland Library offers another 10-week Wise Walk program beginning on Tuesday, September 6 and will meet at the Library at 9:30 a.m. to receive information handouts, then go to North Park with our volunteer leader to walk for 30 to 45 minutes. For the remaining nine weeks, meet with the group each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Pie Traynor Field to walk together and enjoy the fall weather. Water and snacks will be provided each week. Registration is required for week 1 on September 6.
NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY’S
Northland’s Fall Book Sale
SEMI-ANNUAL
Friday, September 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
FALL
Sunday, October 2, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. • $5 Bag Sale…Northland provides the bag!)
BOOK SALE
INDIAN COOKING CLASS: PALAK PARATHA (SPINACH STUFFED BREAD)
On Thursday, September 8 at 7 p.m., our favorite Indian cook, Ann Manchella, will demonstrate the preparation of another tasty vegetarian food from India: Palak Paratha. Paratha, or unleavened Indian flatbread, is a common dish often stuffed with different ingredients. In this class, we’ll be making Paratha with spinach. This healthy and all-natural dish serves as a great meal anytime, especially for breakfast. Watch her preparation and taste a generous sample. Copies of the recipe will be available for you to take home to try it for yourself. Registration is required.
TAI CHI 10 WEEK SERIES RESUMES
Northland Library is pleased to sponsor another 10-week series of Tai Chi classes, beginning on Monday, September 12 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. The classes will be held at the Activity Center at Blueberry Hill Park in Franklin Park Borough, and will be taught by Vincenza Furst, certified Tai Chi instructor. Tai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese practice designed to exercise the mind and body through a series of gentle, flowing postures. Tai Chi can improve strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. It may also improve heart function and decrease blood pressure. Whether you are a beginner to Tai Chi or have practiced the art before, you are welcome to join the group for some beneficial exercise. Registration is required for the first class of this adult program, but is not required for the subsequent classes.
Friday, September 30 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 1 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, October 2 – 4 p.m.
1 p.m. Sale is located on the lower level of the library.
($5 Bag Sale...Northland provides the bag!)
CHESS FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
Chess has a very long and distinguished history. Originating out of India during the sixth century, Chess made its way to the West in the ninth century. Millions worldwide continue to play the game for fun, but it is also cited by psychologists as an effective way to improve memory function. If you want to learn the very basics of chess, this class is for you! Taught by chess enthusiast and Northland librarian Sue Claus, we will learn the basic principles of the game. Join us on Monday, September 19 from 7-8 p.m. Registration is required.
WRITING PITTSBURGH: THREE ACCLAIMED NOVELISTS TELL THEIR STORIES
Join us on September 22 from 7-8:30 p.m., to meet authors Gwyn Cready, Annette Dashofy, and Rebecca Drake at Northland. Together, these three authors have published 17 books, and represent the literary genres of suspense, mystery, and romance. This trio will talk about becoming a writer, following your dreams, writing women characters, setting stories in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania, and their latest releases. Gwyn Cready is a RITA Award winning author for romance, and specializes in paranormal romance with time travel elements. Annette Dashofy is the USA Today best-selling author of the Zoe Chambers mystery series set in rural southwestern Pennsylvania, and has just been nominated for an Agatha Award. Rebecca Drake is an instructor of popular fiction at Seton Hill University’s MFA program. Her latest novel, Only Ever You, is being heralded as an “adrenaline-fueled thriller” by Publishers Weekly. Registration is required.
Ongoing Adult Programs Book Discussions
Film Series FOREIGN FILM
The Fool (Drama from Russia) Wednesday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m. Dima, a plumber’s assistant, is sent to fix a leak in a derelict building and discovers the structure is near collapse. When he notifies the mayor about the situation, he learns other interests come before ordinary citizens. No registration is required. Refreshments will be served.
TRAVEL FILM
Spain, Wednesday, September 21 at 2 p.m. We will see both the north and south of Spain. Trip highlights include: Alhambra, Royal Chapel, Mosque of Cordoba, Rhonda, Tangiers, Gibraltar, Pamplona, Leon, and Santiago de Compostela. 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 sit back and listen. This group is intended for older teens and adults and meets on Monday, September 12 at 7 p.m. No registration required.
CONVERSATION SALONS
Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues or national headlines, any topic is acceptable. No reservation is required to participate. This month, our conversation salon will be on Friday, September 9 at 2 p.m.
STEEL CITY WORDSMITHS
This group of writers working towards a published story will meet on Monday, September 12 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. to discuss different story topics, give feedback and work towards publication! If you have questions, please contact the group leader Tom Prigg at gonzotales@gmail. com, please include “steel city wordsmiths” in the subject line. No registration required.
NORTHLAND KNITTERS
Got a knack for knitting? Come and work on your project, share tips and patterns with knit and crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. The afternoon circle will meet on Friday, September 16 at 1 p.m. The evening circle will meet on Tuesday, September 27 at 7 p.m.
CHESS FOR ADULTS
Have you wished for a place to play chess on a regular basis and pick up some tips and techniques? Join us on Saturday, September 17, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Registration is not required. Questions? Please contact Nancy Stedeford at 412-367-6284.
TUESDAY NIGHT BOOK GROUP
On September 6 at 7 p.m. we will discuss The Witches: Salem 1692 by Stacy Schiff. This Pulitzer Prize winning author unravels the mystery of the Salem Witch Trails in 1692. In October, we will discuss Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS by Joby Warrick. Newcomers always welcome.
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 The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukov. The next group meeting will be Tuesday, September 13 at 7 p.m.
New! – NOT JUST FOR TEENS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Tired of The Hunger Games and Divergent, but love to read Young Adult books? Then this is the group for you. We will meet in the Board Room across from the Teen area of the Library on Wednesday, September 7 at 7 p.m. to discuss Feed by M.T. Anderson. Open to both teens and adults. No registration required.
SECOND FRIDAY BOOK GROUP
September’s book selection is Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Join us on September 9 at 11:30 a.m., bring a brown bag lunch and we’ll provide the beverages. If you like reading and sharing your opinions and comments on books with others in an informal setting, you’ll enjoy this group. Our October book selection is Dietland by Sara Walker. No registration required.
MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK GROUP
This group will meet on Tuesday, September 20 at 7 p.m. Elissa Powell will talk about accessing Pennsylvania’s Courthouse records. From the recorder of Deeds to the Register of Wills to the Prothonatary, you will know how to navigate the Russell Index System. For more information about the North Hills Genealogists, go to www.northhillsgenealogists.org.
Join us on Thursday, September 15 at 7 p.m. to discuss The Tenth Justice by Brad Meltzer. A young law clerk for a Supreme Court justice is tricked into revealing the confidential outcome for an upcoming court decision which may bring his career and life to a premature end. In October, we will be reading Term Limits by Vince Flynn. No registration required.
LA LECHE LEAGUE
SERIOUS READERS BOOK GROUP
NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS
This group helps with breastfeeding through mother-to-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. The group will meet on the fourth Friday of each month, September 23 from 10-11 a.m. Questions: please contact lalechekim@gmail.com.
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. The meeting will take place on Saturday, September 24 at 11 a.m.
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.
HOME SCHOOL MEET-UP – Science Day – Join us for a fun-filled hour of science experiments Friday, September 2 10- 11 a.m. for the learning portion, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for lunch and socializing Come join us for one hour of learning. Then families can spend two hours enjoying their packed lunches and socializing! Content is geared towards school-aged children. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with an adult, and must register. These programs are designed for school-aged children. Please register all children.
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m WEDNESDAY STORYTIME! Each Wednesday September 3 through November 30 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Children who are ready to sit and listen to a story along with their caregiver can come down to the Library for a 30-minute storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and rhythms. No registration required. (**Please note: There will be no storytime on Wednesday, September 28) MISSION… Tuesday, September 6 at 4:30 p.m. Ready for your next Mission? If you are in third, fourth or fifth grade and you like to solve problems, find out how things work and create things from your imagination, sign up for some engineering fun. This is an hour-long adventure and registration is required. HOME SCHOOL MEET-UP – Storytelling and Public Speaking Friday, September 9, 16 & 23 10- 11 a.m. for the learning portion, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for lunch and socializing Come join us for one hour of learning. Then families can spend two hours enjoying their packed lunches and socializing! Content is geared towards school-aged children. These programs are designed for school-aged children. Please register all children. Mary Morgan Smith will be sharing the fine art of storytelling and public speaking with us. Participants will learn how to choose a story, and how to share it. We will then rehearse and perform them at a special family event. Information will be handed out at the first session. Participants registered for the August 26 meet-up in anticipation of attending all of the sessions. TODDLER TIME! Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. September 6, 13, 20, 27 Toddlers (1 month through 36 months, with a parent or caregiver) are invited to join us under the tree in the Children’s department for songs, rhymes, tickles, bounces and library fun! No registration necessary, just drop in. MUSIC & MOVEMENT (Thursdays) Beginning September 8 until December 15 10:30 a.m. Music and Movement is back! Each Thursday under the tree in the Children’s and Teen’s area. Children able to sit through a thirty minute storytime with music, simple instruments, scarves, and dancing are welcome to join us. No registration is required. SCI-TOT STORYTIME (Mondays) September 12 through December 19 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. It’s time again for Science-Tots. Each storytime is related to a STEM theme with stories, songs, games and an experiment for children age three to five years old and their caregivers. No registration required. FAMILY FUN NIGHT Tuesday, September 13 from 7-8 p.m. Come enjoy an hour of family STEM fun. Families with children in first through fifth grades will participate in a science, technology, engineering or math activity created for the evening. Registration is required. Please register only the children of the family participating in this program.
DIORAMA-RAMA! September 15- November 15 Grown-ups: Satisfy your inner 3rd grader! Kids: Practice your extra-credit skills! Submit a shoe-box diorama (featuring a scene from the books To Kill a Mockingbird, Go Set a Watchman, Tru & Nelle, or The Sneetches) between September 15 and October 31 and we will display them in the library through November 15. Prizes will be awarded in a number of categories.
COIN COLLECTING FOR KIDS Saturday, September 17 from 2 - 4 p.m. Interested in starting your own coin collection? Join members of the North Hills Coin Club for a hands-on session to learn about this fascinating hobby! This program is appropriate for kids third grade and up. Parents welcome to stay. Please register each child individually.
BELLS ACROSS AMERICA Saturday, September 17 4 p.m. Sharp Bells will be ringing all across the country to signal the start of Constitution Week, a time to think about the rights and responsibilities given to us through the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Bring your own bell or ring one of ours! All ages are welcome. No registration required. CSI (Children Science Investigators) Tuesday, September 20 at 4:30 p.m. Children in kindergarten through second grade will explore their world through hands-on investigation. This is an hour long adventure and registration is required.
GOOD CLEAN FUN: SOAP CARVING Wednesday, September 21 from 7-8 p.m. Adults and children (first grade and up) will enjoy the old-time pastime of making little sculptures out of bars of soap. No experience necessary! Please register each adult or child individually.
Teen 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. MAKER MONDAY Join us on September 12 from 3-4 p.m. We meet once per month and bring out all of our maker materials. What you make is up to you. No registration required. TECH AFTERNOONS Join us on September 6 & 7 from 3-4 p.m. for an hour of tech. Learn basic coding, create your own animated movies, online gaming, work on your homework, it’s up to you. This program is for students in sixth through twelfth grades. No registration is required, but access to all of the technology may be limited. NOT JUST FOR TEENS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Tired of The Hunger Games and Divergent, but love to read Young Adult books? Then this is the group for you. We will meet in the Board Room across from the Teen area of the Library on Wednesday, September 7 at 7 p.m. to discuss Feed by M. T. Anderson. In October, we will discuss 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Open to both teens and adults. No registration required. TEEN THURSDAYS RETURN Teen Thursdays is an after school program for teens in grades six through twelve. A variety of activities are enjoyed by attendees every Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. No registration is required. • September 8 - Welcome back with a movie • September 15 - A creative writing workshop • September 22 - Gaming - board or video your choice MANGA SWAP- New Program! Saturday, September 10 from 1-2 p.m. We will have a Manga Exchange in the Young Adult room. Bring in your gently used Manga and swap it for someone else’s.
Northland in the Community Northland Children’s Department will offer the following program within the community. Registration is not required. Stop out and enjoy programming! TODDLER TIME Babies and toddlers (6-35 months) and their caregiver are invited to enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, tickles and bounces designed to nurture pre-reading skills. There is no registration for this program. • Friday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Marshall Township Municipal Building
Book Nook: The Book Nook is featuring cook books this month. So gather the bounty from your garden (or your local farmer’s market) and start cooking! Also available are pre-paid copy cards and now Northland tote bags! We also sell flash drives, ear buds as well as coffee and snacks. Funds generated from sales help to support Northland Library. Enjoy Books will be on sale in the Book Nook on the upper level of the Library starting the week of September 12. 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 $30 per book. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Library.
Beyond the Stacks
– Have you tried Gale Legal Forms yet?
Whether you’re selling a car, renting a house, changing your name, or preparing a will, at some point you’re probably going to need a legal form. Failure to “put it in writing” can lead to needless disputes, misunderstandings, and failure to produce the intended result. So where do you find a customizable legal form that you know is from a legitimate source? Try our new database, Gale Legal Forms. Gale Legal Forms helps patrons understand common legal procedures through access to authentic, professional, Pennsylvania-specific documents that have been drafted by attorneys. The step-by-step approach helps you approach legal affairs with confidence. The forms can be very specific. For instance, under the category “Wills – Last Will and Testament – For Divorced People with Children”, there are seven different wills, such as: for Divorced Person Not Remarried with Adult and Minor Children; for Divorced Person not Remarried with Adult Children; and five more variations of wills for divorced people with children. Gale Legal Forms also includes many federal and state forms, such as forms from the Social Security Administration and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Worker’s Compensation. Of course, you should consult an attorney if you have a serious legal problem. The forms are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Go to our website, www.northlandlibrary.org/databases and click on Gale Legal Forms. You will need to have your library card number if you are logging in from home. Call us if you have any questions: 412-366-8100 ext. 113.
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: SAVING DOCUMENTS, PHOTOS, AND FILES ONLINE Thursday, September 8 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Participants will learn what cloud computing is and how it works. 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. IPAD BASICS Friday, September 16 from 10:30 a.m. –12 p.m. iPad Basics is a class for beginner iPad users. This class will be part lecture and part hands-on workshop. We’ll cover the most important features and functions of the iPad. We’ll discuss the different uses for iPads and share tips and tricks. Please bring your iPad to the class; if you do not have one, one will be provided for you. Please bring your Apple ID and password to the class. If you do not know your Apple ID and password, you may be unable to participate in some aspects of the class. MICROSOFT WORD 2016 BASICS PART 1 Thursday, September 8 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. OR Monday, September 12 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 text, as well as how to Save a Word document. For students with no previous Word experience. Prerequisite: Must have mouse skills. MICROSOFT WORD 2016 BASICS PART 2 Friday, September 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. OR Monday, September 19 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. COMPUTER BASICS Monday, September 12 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 EXCEL 2016 BASICS PART 1 Wednesday, September 14 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, using simple functions, formulas (such as addition), and constants. Prerequisite: Must have solid Word experience. LEARNING TO USE THE INTERNET Monday, September 19 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 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. Prerequisite: Must have computer competence – mouse skills and some typing. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 BASICS PART 2 Wednesday, September 21 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. ONE-ON-ONE TABLET ASSISTANCE – BY APPOINTMENT Thursday, September 15 between 3 - 4:30 p.m. OR Tuesday, September 27 between 2-3 p.m. Need help using your tablet? Our Computer Center staff is offering one-on-one sessions to assist with questions you may have about your tablet. Sessions are limited to 20 minutes. Please come prepared to ask specific questions about your tablet. To schedule a session, call the Computer Center desk at 412-366-8100 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 provide assistance for all device types, programs, and problems. Patrons may only book one session at a time.
Volunteer Focus
Name: Michelle Stiles Volunteer’s Assignment: Marketing/Communications Volunteer Municipality: McCandless Why do you volunteer at Northland Library?
Michelle states, “I am so thankful for the opportunity to work here. I truly love this place and I will miss everyone when I head back to school.” Ever since she could remember, Michelle’s family encouraged a love of reading and learning. To this day, she still loves books. She brings that love every day to the library, to its patrons, and to the amazing people who she has worked with. Michelle Stiles is a college senior for graphic design and has been a summer intern for the Marketing/Communications Department. Some of her contributions include the design of logos and posters, editing the website, attending meetings and much more. If we’re lucky enough to receive a volunteer application from a college student who is willing to intern for us, is there anything better? Northland is immensely proud of its committed volunteers who increase Northland’s reputation as a valued community resource. We’re fortunate to include among our volunteers intermediate and senior high students, young mothers, retired professionals and working and stay-at-home supporters.
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.
LOVE YOUR LIBRARY Why do YOU love Northland? September is the time to show that you love your library! Make a gift in September and your donation up to $500 will be partially matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation.
LEARNING GARDEN
Northland Public Library Foundation is kicking off its capital campaign to build a Learning Garden, which will serve the needs of our residents to create, explore and discover more about their inner and outer worlds. We are currently accepting pledges and donations.
FALL VENDOR FAIR
Last call for crafters and vendors for the Northland Public Library Foundation Fall Vendor and Craft Fair. Register by September 9 to receive a discount on the vendor fee, and mark your calendars for Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. We’ll have a wide variety of craft and other booths, fabulous auction items, and food trucks to tempt your taste buds!
TASTY TRUCKS @ NORTHLAND
Tasty Trucks @ Northland: Come to the library September 1 for hearty, cheesy goodness from the Mac & Gold food truck, featuring a variety of specialty macaroni and cheese dishes. On September 15, Wood Fired Flatbreads returns with their made-to-order pizzas. Our food truck schedule, Tasty Trucks @ Northland, continues with: • October 6: Pgh. Crepes • October 20: Southside BBQ Company
Mark your calendars for TT@N every first and third Thursday and enjoy delicious foods while helping your Library!
FUNDRAISER NIGHT AT CHIPOTLE
Eat at Chipotle September 19 from 4-9 p.m. and a portion of your purchase will benefit Northland Public Library Foundation. You must mention Northland or present a flyer or show it on your phone to get credit for the purchase.
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 412-366-8100, extension 104 or by email at nplfoundation@einetwork.net.
Memorial Books: Kimberly & Charles Kuhn in memory of Teresa Bertocchi The Serbin Family in memory of Lois Martindale Northland Library Authority Board in memory of Billy G. Rau III
September Events
Northland Librarty sponsored programs and events in bold.
1 Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Week 4) 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1 Tasty Trucks @ Northland (Mac and Gold) 12:00 p.m. Library Parking Lot Winston Churchill and Franklin Delano Roosevelt: From Grand Alliance to Dear Friends 7:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2 2 Home School Meet-up 10:00 a.m. Rooms 148-1&2 4 CLOSED for Summer Hours 5 CLOSED for Labor Day 6 Wise Walk-Kick-off (Week 1) 9:30 a.m. Rooms 148-1&2 Toddler Time 9:30 a.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree Tech Afternoons 3:00 p.m. Board Room Mission… 4:30 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2 North Hills Genealogists Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Board Room Tuesday Night Book Group 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1 7 Storytime 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Rooms 148-1&2 Tech Afternoons 3:00 p.m. Board Room Not Just for Teens Book Discussion Group 7:00 p.m. Board Room 8 Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Week 5) 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1 Music and Movement 10:30 a.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree Teen Thursday 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2 Indian Cooking Class: Palak Paratha (Spinach Stuffed Bread)* 7:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2 9 Home School Meet-up 10:00 a.m. Rooms 148-2
Second Friday Book Group 11:30 a.m. Room 148-1
(Wood Fired Flatbreads) 12:00 p.m. Library Parking Lot
Conversation Salon 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1
Teen Thursday 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
10 NA Investment Club-PGH Chapter 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1 Manga Swap 1:00 p.m. Young Adult Room 11 North America Rock Garden Society 2:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2 12 Science-Tots 10:00 a.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree Tai Chi (Week 1) 11:00 a.m. Activity CenterBlueberry Hill Park-Franklin Park Science-Tots 1:00 p.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree Maker Monday 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2 Steel City Wordsmiths 6:30 p.m. Room 148-1 North Hills Coin Club 7:00 p.m. Room 148-2 StorySwap 7:00 p.m. Board Room 13 Wise Walk (Week 2) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field Toddler Time 9:30 a.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree Readings in Alternative Everything 7:00 p.m. Board Room Family Fun Night 7:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2 Storytime 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Rooms 148-1&2 14 Foreign Film 1:30 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2 15 Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Week 6) 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1 Music and Movement 10:30 a.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree Tasty Trucks @ Northland
Events September 2016
Northland Library events in bold.
21 Storytime 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Rooms 148-1&2 Travel Film 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Mystery Lovers Book Group 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
NPL Foundation Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Board Room
16 Home School Meet-up 10:00 a.m. Room 148-2
Good Clean Fun: Soap Carving 7:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
Northland Knitters 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1
22 Music and Movement 10:30 a.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree
17 Chess for Adults 10:00 a.m. Room 148-2
Teen Thursday 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
Coin Collecting for Kids 2:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
Writing Pittsburgh: Three Acclaimed Novelists Tell Their Stories* 7:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
Bells Across America 4:00 p.m. Children and Teens Department 19 Science-Tots 10:00 a.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree
23 La Leche League 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1 Home School Meet-up 10:00 a.m. Room 148-2
Rite-Aid Flu Shot Clinic 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1
24 Serious Readers Discussion Group 11:00 a.m. Board Room
Tai Chi (Week 1) 11:00 a.m. Activity CenterBlueberry Hill Park-Franklin Park Science-Tots 1:00 p.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree EE-SIG (Genealogist Group) 6:30 p.m. Board Room Chess for Absolute Beginnners 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1 Watch and Clock Assocation 7:00 p.m. Room 148-2 20 Wise Walk (Week 3) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field Toddler Time 9:30 a.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree CSI 4:30 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2 NPL Committee Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Room 148-2 North Hills Genealogists 7:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2 NPL Authority Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. Room 148-2
More information about these programs and events is available on our website: www.northlandlibrary.org.
Embroidery Guild of America 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1
25 College Planning 101 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Room 148-1 26 Science-Tots 10:00 a.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree Tai Chi* (Week 1) 11:00 a.m. Activity Center- Blueberry Hill Park-Franklin Park Science-Tots 1:00 p.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree 27 Wise Walk (Week 4) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field Toddler Time 9:30 a.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree 29 Music and Movement 10:30 a.m. Children’s Department Under the Tree 30 Book Sale 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Board Room Meeting Rooms 148-1&2