NORTHERN TIER LIBRARY NEWSRecent Library Service Changes
Fines / Hours
Due to cuts in public funding fines for books, magazines, music CDs and CD books have increased from $.10 to $.25. The library closing time on Thursdays has changed from 8:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Holds / Requests
2010 brings many budget cuts for Allegheny County public libraries and an ever-increasing demand for library services. Effective February 1, there will be some changes to how requests are fulfilled in an effort to manage costs and provide faster service.
Download Informational Brochure (pdf)
Online Databases
Due to public funding cuts the "Find Articles and More" page will reflect resource changes beginning February 1, 2010. The Allegheny County Library System is working to restore or replace some of the resources that may be lost. EbscoHost (MasterFile Premier) users may now use H.W. Wilson's Omni File, located on the PA Power Library website. Please direct questions, concerns to the library reference desk at 724-449-2665 ext 25.
Please consider contacting your state legislator to indicate how library service cuts are directly affecting you.
Fiction Critique Group
Monday, February 8. 6:30-8 PM
If you are a writer ready for publication and just need some good input from your peers to polish your fiction, then this is the group for you! We critique novels and short stories with an eye toward helping local authors achieve publication.
Classic Movie: On The Water Front
Thursday, February 11th. 2 PM
Marlon Brando stars as an ex-prize fighter turned longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses. Please join us for this afternoon showing!
Winter Story Times
January 18th - February 24th.
Toddler story times for kids age 2-3 years. Family story times for kids from birth to kindergarten.
Pilates Exercise ClassTuesdays, January 5 - February 9.
The Pilates exercise method consists of lowstress workouts that lengthen and strengthen muscle. $30 for all 6 classes or $7 a session if space is available. Payment must be made at registration. The instructor for this class is Kathy Riffe.
Computer Classes
Next Class: Tuesday, February 9. 12-2 PM: Finding Health Information
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Richland Center
4015 Dickey Rd
Gibsonia PA 15044
724-449-2665
Pine Center
700 Warrendale Road
Gibsonia PA 15044
724-625-5655
Bookmobile
Pine Tree Shoppes
Wexford PA 15090
