LIBRARY LINK – FEBRUARY 2010
CHESS TOURNAMENT
The library’s 37th Annual Chess Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 6th. Registration begins at 10:30 AM and play will begin at 11:00 AM.
Competition will be held on three levels: the Junior Division for children up through 4th grade, the Senior Division for students in grades 5-8, and the High School Division for teens in grades 9-12. The top finishers in each age group will receive a trophy, and the winners in the Junior and Senior Divisions will go on to compete in the county-wide Chess Finals. Registration is required.
SPRING STORY TIME REGISTRATION
Spring story time registration will begin on Monday, March 1 for residents of Richland and Pine townships. Registration will begin on Monday, March 8 for all other patrons.
Toddler Story Time - kids 2-3 year of age, accompanied by an adult
Mondays, March 22-April 26, 10:15-10:45 PM
This is a drop in program - join us when you can!
Family Story Time - kids from birth to kindergarten age, accompanied by an adult
Tuesdays, March 23-April 27, 10:15-11:00 AM
Family Story Time - kids from birth to kindergarten age, accompanied by an adult
Wednesdays, March 24-April 28, 10:15-11:00 AM
FREE SAT PRACTICE TEST
Would you like to learn what to expect on test day and get comfortable with the format of college entrance exams? A full-length practice SAT will be given under simulated testing conditions on Saturday, February 20th, 9:00 AM-1:30 PM. Students will receive a detailed analysis of their results, and tips on how to boost their score.
Register at the library, or online at princetonreview.com - by searching “15044” under “Find a Course.”
DINO MAN!
Tony Palermo is the Dino Man! When he was a young boy, his fascination with discovering anything and all thing dinosaurs began. Even when he grew up, he never forgot about his friends that roamed the earth so long ago. Join Tony on Friday, February 19th at 10:30 AM to learn what his passion has helped him discover and uncover!
This program is open to children (and adults!) of all ages. Registration is not required.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEET
The Friends of the Northern Tier Library will meet on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:30 PM. Upcoming events for discussion include the Volunteer Luncheon and the Used Book Sale. New and potential members are always welcome - please join us!
FICTION CRITIQUE GROUP
If you’re a writer ready for publication and just need some good input from your peers to polish your fiction, we’re the group for you. The Northern Tier Fiction Critique Group is looking for a few good writers to join us at our twice-monthly meetings. We critique novels and short stories with an eye toward helping local writers achieve publication. The group will meet at the library on Monday, February 8th at 6:30 PM. If you’re interested, call Kelly at 412-445-4878.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Finding Health Information Online - Tuesday, February 9th, 12-2 PM
Learn the basics of locating consumer health information on the Internet, including where to find doctor credentials, hospital information, drug side effects, medical treatment of diseases, nutrition and exercise. This class also includes how to evaluate these websites.
Introduction to eBay Buying - Monday, February 15th, 12-2 PM
Learn how to find, bid on and pay for items listed on eBay.
Introduction to eBay Selling - Tuesday, February 23rd, 12-2 PM
Learn how to list an item on eBay, accept payments, and more
There is no charge for these classes, but registration is required.
PILATES
Pilates is a low stress workout that lengthens and strengthens muscles. A six week series of classes will be held on Tuesdays, February 16th-March 23rd, from 6:30 to 7:15 PM. A fee of $30 will be charged for the series, or you can pay as you go (space permitting) for $7 per session. The fee must be paid at the time of registration.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The Northern Tier Library’s book discussion group meets on the last Thursday of each month to discuss various works of fiction and non-fiction. On February 25th, the group will meet at 10:00 AM to discuss The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria. Discussions are informal and open to the public. Please join us!
MEMORIAL GIVING PROGRAM
Our thanks to the individuals who made contributions to the Memorial Giving Program during December 2009.
In memory of:
John Patsko
by Township of Pine Supervisors and Staff
KNIT LIT
Crafters of all kinds are invited to join our group on Tuesday, February 23rd at 7:00 PM. If you have ever wanted to learn to knit or crochet, this is the group for you! Bring along your latest project, and a copy of your latest read for discussion. In February, the group will meet on the library’s upper level.
TODDLER STORY TIME
A drop-in story time will be held on Mondays, February 1-22, at 10:15 AM. This story time is for kids 2-3 years of age and an accompanying adult. Join us when you can.
TOILET TRAINING
Being toilet trained is an important developmental milestone. Join Dr. Greg Hoyson of Bellevue Pediatrics on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 PM for a discussion of suggested guidelines on when to start and what to try. An approach for a less than willing child will be discussed, and there will be ample time for questions. Registration is required.
PINE CENTER CHESS CLASSES
A six week series of chess classes will be offered at the Pine Center on Thursdays, February 25-April 8 (skipping April 1), 4:05-5:00 PM. Classes are open to all students in grades K-12. There will be a 30 minute lesson and 25 minutes of supervised play. The fee is $36 per student. For more information, please call the instructor at 412-922-3174.
CLASSIC MOVIES
On the Waterfront - Thursday, February 11th, 2:00-4:00 PM
BOOK SALE & BOOK DONATIONS
The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale will be held Wednesday, April 14-Monday, April 19. In preparation for our Book Sale, we welcome donations of gently used books.
In order to maximize the value of your donations, we have come up with the following guidelines:
As a general guideline, we are looking for books that you would be happy to put on a shelf in your own home (if you only had the room!)
Along with book donations, we are also looking for volunteers to help set-up, work, and break down the Book Sale. If you can volunteer, please contact Nancy Brenza at nbrenza@hotmail.com or 724-625-1877.