SUMMER READING CLUB BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 15!
Be Creative @ Your Library this summer! Registration for all three clubs - for kids from birth to high school age - will begin on Monday, June 15th. Every participant will need his or her own card to register.
Read to Me Club: Children from birth to reading age
Elementary Reading Club: Kids reading on their own
Teen Reading Club: Teens who have completed 6th grade to high school completion
The Summer Reading Club is underwritten by the Friends of the Northern Tier Library.
ADULT SUMMER READING CLUB
Adults - just because you're grown up doesn't mean you can't have fun this summer! We know you're busy, so the rules are really simple. Just read books that you like, and fill out an entry for each book when you come in. Each Friday, we'll draw a winner for a $25 gift certificate to some place you'll really like. Just like the kids clubs, the Adult Reading Club begins on June 15th.
GET CREATIVE!
This year we are striving to pay special attention to all of our participating age groups. What this means to you, as a parent, is that not every program on Monday mornings will be appropriate for every age group. We will sponsor a guest speaker each Monday, 10:30-11:30 but some of the programs will be "age-specific." Please check the age group before coming to the program!
June 15 - Creative Problem Solving with CIS (Criminal Intelligence Studies).
Professor Roberts from Point Park College (a former CIA agent) will talk to young adults about what a student experiences when embarking on this unusual and cutting-edge career path. Age: Teens.
June 22 - Legos.
Andy Ebel has been in love with Legos since he was too small to use them. The fascination never stopped, and Andy is now considered a Lego expert. Come and find out everything Lego - from how to make curves out of blocks to how to create art by thinking outside (literally!) The box. Age: Elementary School and Up.
June 29 - Dino Man!
Tony Palerino is the Dino Man! When he was a young boy his fascination with discovering anything and all things dinosaurs began. This clever kid grew into a clever adult, but never forgot about his friends that roamed the earth so long ago. Wait until you see all that his passion has helped him discover and uncover! All Ages.
July 6 - Visual Arts Like You've Never Seen!
Julian Toepfer and Alyse Poole are two of this area's up & coming cutting edge artists! They don't just make it look easy - they will teach you how to do it too! Age: Middle School & Teens.
July 13 - Giddy-Up!
Learn all about horses and proper horse care during this special visit from Ford Stables. All Ages.
July 20 - Drums.
Discover your inner rhythm as local artist Bill Pate teaches about the history of percussion, percussive instruments, and the role they have played in out evolution. Do we need to mention that this will be a hands-on program? All Ages.
July 27 - Pittsburgh Glass Center.
Master glass crafter Michael Mangiafco can create just about anything he can imagine - in GLASS form! His current specialty is the creation of glass insects, including spiders, wasps, ants and scorpions. Age: Elementary School through Teens.
August 3 - Airplanes Aplenty!
With a rich experience of origami art, self-proclaimed paper lover Cassie Dawe can show you how to make the most aero-dynamic "bull's-eye dart" or the most authentic "hoop-nosed scooter." You will not only create master flying machines, but will have the chance to compete (and possible win!) With your work of art. Age: Elementary and Middle School.
These are drop-in programs - 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 Tuesdays, June 23-August 11, beginning at 1:00 PM. We'll provide the popcorn!
June 23 - The Pink Panther 2 (PG)
June 30 - Inkheart (PG)
July 7 - Bolt (PG)
July 14 - Tale of Despereaux (G)
July 21 - Coraline (PG)
July 28 - Hotel for Dogs (PG)
August 4 - Race to Witch Mountain (PG)
August 11 - Bedtime Stories (PG)
STORIES & CRAFTS
Preschool and elementary age children are invited to join us on Wednesdays, June 24-August 12, 10:30-11:30 AM for stories, songs and crafts that will get your creative juices flowing!
June 24 - Walking Tall! Learn all about stilts, and even make your own pair.
July 1 - Paint like Pollack! Create your own painting masterpiece.
July 8 - Dance like Nobody is Watching! Ribbon dancing and more.
July 15 - I Got Rhythm! Make tambourines from outdoor materials.
July 22 - Yum in a Drum! Make your own ice cream.
July 29 - With My Two Hands! Play dough sculptures.
August 5 - No Worries! Craft Native American worry dolls.
August 12 - World of Colors! Marble painting.
These are drop-in programs - join us when you can.
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 Thursday, June 11th, 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!
CHICK FLICK FIX!
Come on, ladies, don't YOU deserve a night out? Bring your friends - bring some snacks - and join us for a relaxing evening!
Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 PM - He's Just Not That Into You (PG-13)
Tuesday, June 23 at 7:00 PM - Confessions of a Shopaholic (PG)
Your husband will be glad to watch the kids - just so he doesn't have to watch these films!
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEET
The Friends of the Northern Tier Library will meet on Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:30 PM. If your children enjoy the Summer Reading Club, if you browse our annual Book Sale, or if you check out books from the Best Friends collection - you have benefited from programs presented or underwritten by the Friends. New and potential members are always welcome - find out how you can be a part of this vital organization.
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, June 8th 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, June 25th 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 skill, have tons of fun, surprise ourselves and others, and even put on a production of a play. NoTier No Fear will be held on Thursdays and Fridays, July 9-August 28, 2:00-4:00 PM. Registration is required.
JUNE COMPUTER CLASSES
June 1, 12:00-2:00 PM - Introduction to Publisher
Do you want to make your own flyers, business cards, banners, or greeting cards? This class will show you how to use the basic features of this easy to use, multi-dimensional program.
June 8, 12:00-2:00 PM - Intermediate Publisher
This class will show you how to use some more creative features of this program, such as multi-page brochures and advanced text box skills.
June 15, 12:00-2:00 PM - Introduction to PowerPoint
Want to impress your boss with a great presentation? Learn how to create slides with text and pictures, as well as other special techniques to make your next presentation a hit.
June 22, 12:00-2:00 PM - Intermediate PowerPoint
Whether you need to know how to insert a button, a hyperlink, or photographs, if you're interested in using PowerPoint to its full advantage, this is the class for you.
There is no charge for these programs, but registration is required.
MEMORIAL GIVING PROGRAM
Our thanks to the individuals who made contributions to the Memorial Giving Program during April 2009.
In Memory Of:
Mary Alexandrowicz by Robert, Helen, Jerry & Patrice Becker
Mary Elizabeth Alexandrowicz by Mark & Barb Gdanetz
Mary Alexandrowicz by Laura & Robert Pavlecic
Mary Alexandrowicz by Dr. Roger Sembrat, Kathy Sembrat, Ms. Suzanne Ezzo, and the DeFranc Family
Walter M. Brown, Jr. By Friends of the Northern Tier Library
Rose Ann Jackman by Tess Riesmeyer
Cory Linn by Ruth O'Rourke
Dave Schuster by Ironworker Employees Association of WPA
The following items have been added to the collection through the Memorial Giving Program:
Beardsley, Laura - Historic Photos of Pennsylvania
Cavender, Kim - Polymer Clay for the Fun of It!
Coffelt, Nancy - Big, Bigger, Biggest!
Corey, Shana - Mermaid Queen
Davidson, Diane Mott - Fatally Flaky
Delgado
Yanes, Magali - Freehand Drawing for Architects and Interior Designers
Evans, Janet - Janet Evans' Total Swimming
Evans, Jeremy - Sailing Bible
Harris, Rosemary - The Big Dirt Nap
Kane, Barry - Fairy Houses and Beyond!
Kingsbury, Noel - Natural Garden Style
Lammle, Leslie - Once Upon a Saturday
McCarthy, Mary - A Closer Look
McDonald, Megan - Hen Hears Gossip
Morgan, Adrian - Essential Sailing Destinations
Nessman, Pierre - A Shelter in the Garden
Noble, Trinka Hakes - Pennsylvania Reader
Portis, Antoinette - A Penguin Story
Prinzing, Debra - Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways
Thomson, Sarah - What Lincoln Said