DIDGERIDOO DOWN UNDER
What, you might ask, is a didgeridoo? It is a long, wooden wind instrument or horn that was traditionally used by the aborigines of Australia. Didgeridoo Down Under is a one-of-a-kind, Australian themed presentation that is both educational and tons of fun! Join us on Saturday, July 25 at 1:00 PM and discover didgeridoo for yourself. Your children will be amazed when they leap all the way down under with this extraordinary exploration of all things Australia.
This program is sponsored by the Allegheny County Library Association and everyone is invited.
SUMMER READING CLUB BASH!
The last day to check in for the Summer Reading Club will be Saturday, August 8. But the fun isn't over yet - join us for the Summer Reading Club BASH on Saturday, August 15, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. There will be awesome prizes, games, food, music and crafts. What could be better?
GET CREATIVE!
Once again this summer, we will sponsor a guest speaker each Monday, 10:30-11:30 AM. However, this year each program is targeted at a specific age group. Not every program will be appropriate for every age group. Please check the age group before coming to the program!
Registration is not required - join us when you can.
FIRST RUN FILMS
Catch some of this summer's hottest titles on the library's big screen television. Join us on Tuesday afternoons beginning at 1:00 PM. We'll provide the popcorn!
Registration is not required - join us when you can.
STORIES & CRAFTS
Preschool and elementary age children are invited to join us on Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM for stories, songs and crafts that will get your creative juices flowing!
Registration is not required - join us when you can.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Introduction to Word- Monday, July 6, 4:00-6:00 PM
Learn the basics of word processing in this introductory class. This class will cover formatting text, saving a file, how to cut, copy and paste, as well as other fundamentals. NOTE: This is not a keyboarding or typing class.
Intermediate Word - Monday, July 20, 4:00-6:00 PM
Got the basics down? Take your skills to the next level in this class. You'll learn special touches like setting margins, line spacing, and page numbering - plus how to use borders, columns, and clip art.
Introduction to Excel - Tuesday, August 11, 4:00-6:00 PM
In this introductory class, students will learn the basics of Microsoft's spreadsheet program, including the construction of formulas for math calculations.
Intermediate Excel - Tuesday, August 25, 4:00-6:00 PM
Are you ready for the next level? This class includes absolute references, basic functions, charts, and adding comments to a cell.
There is no charge, but registration is required.
THE ANTI-CHICK FLICK MOVIE NIGHT:
GO AHEAD. MAKE MY DAY.
Are you tired of sappy love stories and cookie cutter plot lines? Join us for an evening celebrating the best in action, crime, adventure, and comedy; including new and classic films. July's theme will be Clint Eastwood.
Monday, July 6, 7:00 PM - The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly (R) - 1966
Monday, July 27, 7:00 PM - Gran Torino (R) - 2008
Everyone is welcome to attend. We will vote to determine the next month's movies, which will be shown on Wednesday, August 12th and Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00 PM.
UNIQUELY ME!
Uniquely Me! is designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle in girls in grades 4-8. During this six week program, girls will explore topics that they can incorporate into their lifestyle, including healthy eating, self-esteem, media message, diversity, bullying, financial responsibility and more.
Sessions will be held on Mondays, July 6-August 10, 2:00-3:00 PM.
This program is co-sponsored by the Girl Scouts and the Northern Tier Library. Registration is required.
CHICK FLICK FIX!
Ladies, don't you deserve a night out? Bring your friends, bring some snacks and relax!
CONVERSATION SALON
Do you enjoy stimulating conversation? Interesting people gather at the Northern Tier Library on the second Thursday of each month to discuss a variety of topics and ideas. The group will meet on Thursdays, July 9th and August 13th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Seniors and their companions are invited to join us for the lively exchange of ideas and the art of good conversation. Registration is not required - join us when you can!
THANKS, VOLUNTEERS!
The following item was added to the collection in honor of volunteer Nancy Mahoney, by the Friends of the Library.
Wright, Thomas - Built of Books: How Reading Defined the Life of Oscar Wilde
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 Mondays, July 13th and August 10th at 6:30 PM. If you're interested, call Kelly at 412-445-4878.
KNIT LIT
Knitters, crocheters (and those who would like to be either one!) are welcome to join our group. We will meet at the library on Thursday, July 23rd and August 27th at 7:00 PM. If you are working on a project, bring it along with you. If you would like to learn, just bring some yarn and we'll teach you how! We'll also talk about some of the books we've enjoyed lately - please join us.
NOTIER NO FEAR SUMMER DRAMA CAMP
Calling all 8-13 year olds - this is your lucky summer! Are you ready to challenge your creative powers of fun!?! Why not join other creative, silly and brave young people for the library's free "NoTier No Fear Summer Drama Camp 2009." We will learn and practice basic acting skills, have tons of fun, surprise ourselves and others, and even put on a production of a play.
NoTier No Fear Drama Camp will be held on Thursdays and Fridays, July 9-August 28, 2:00-4:00 PM.
Registration is required.
MEMORIAL GIVING PROGRAM
Our thanks to the individuals who made contributions to the Memorial Giving Program during May 2009.
In Memory Of:
Marilyn E. Illis
by Diane C. Illis
Rose Ann Jackman
by Tess Riesmeyer
Manfred Lohrman
by The Murrin Family
Jack Ross
by Township of Pine Supervisors & Employees
Marie West
by Dan Smiley & Family