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LIBRARY BRIDGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 505 McMillen Street, 15017 Phone: 412.221.3737 bridgevillelibrary.org JANUARY Aging with Dementia What is “normal aging” and what does it look like for a person with dementia? Presented by Maureen Sirianni, Memory Care Outreach Specialist at Country Meadows Retirement Community. Registration appreciated. Thursday, January 9, 6:00 p.m. SAT Practice Test For grades 9-12. Get ready for the SATs with Omega Learning! Results available within the following week, but you must schedule a time to meet at Omega Learning’s facility to receive results. Registration required. Saturday, January 11, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. eBook Class: Apple Devices Learn how to borrow FREE eBooks (and more) directly to your tablet or phone! Registration required. Class size limited. Monday, January 13, 6:30 p.m. or Tuesday, January 14, 2:00 p.m. eBook Class: Kindle Devices Registration required. Class size limited. Monday, January 27, 6:30 p.m. or Tuesday, January 28, 2:00 p.m. Kids Paint Night Kids ages 6-12 are invited to explore their creative sides in this step-by-step paint class. Registration required. Tuesday, January 29, or Wednesday, February 19, 6:30 p.m. FEBRUARY eBook Class: Android Devices Registration required. Class size limited. Monday, February 3, 6:30 p.m. or Tuesday, February 4, 2:00 p.m. Communicating with a Loved One Who Has Dementia Maureen Sirianni will help us to navigate the 12 Do’s and Don’ts when communicating with a loved one living with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia. Registration appreciated. Thursday, February 13, 6:00 p.m. Mon-Th: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sundays BYOB Game Night Check out our after- hours game night! We have card games, board games and RPGs! Adults 21+, BYOB. Registration appreciated. Please bring a valid photo ID. Saturday, February 15, or March 14, 6:00-10:00 p.m. Intro to Ancestry.com Did you know that the library offers access to the genealogy database Ancestry.com? Learn search techniques and insights into features offered by this resource. Registration appreciated. Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday, February 26, 2:00 p.m. MARCH Understanding Your Loved One with Dementia Maureen Sirianni will the designated list and participate in this year’s Battle of the Books! Teams will be asked to answer questions based on the books read. Team registrations due Feb. 28. More information at the library. Date: TBA; CVMS: 1:00 p.m., CVIS: 6:00 p.m. ONGOING EVENTS American Girl Book Club Girls entering grades 2-5 are invited to read the book of the month and join us for crafts, games and fun activities. Registration required. First Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. Young Adult Book Club For fans of YA books. Please register. Second Monday of the month at Panera Bread on Washington Pike, 6:00 p.m. Manga Club Do you love manga? Come to discuss your favorite manga authors or artists and discover some awesome manga we will read each month. Please register. Second Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m. help us understand expressions of emotion from someone living with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia. Registration appreciated. Thursday, March 12, 6:00 p.m. DIY Club For ages 11 and up. We’ll make Alert 360 Interested in learning self- entering kindergarten in the fall of 2020. Fun activities that reinforce necessary skills. Registration required. Fourth Monday of the month, 1:00 p.m. defense? Join us for Tier One of Alert 360! Learn practical hand-to-hand combat training. Learn how to protect yourself, situational awareness, and how to set your mindset to never be a victim. Taught by a former U.S. Army Special Forces Operator. Ages 18 & up (or mature 16+ with parent); $25 per person for two-session class: Saturday, March 14, and March 21, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Local Author Fair Meet local authors from the Pittsburgh region. Books available for purchase. Author panel begins at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Bridgeville Public Library and South Fayette Township Library. Wednesday, March 18, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Battle of the Books Students in grades 4-8 are invited to form a team, read some good books from different projects every week that you can take home! Registration required. Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Kindergarten Readiness For children Toddler Time Storytime for ages 2-3 years. Registration required. Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Storytime for ages 4-5 years. Registration required. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Babies and Books Storytime for infants up to age 2. Registration required. Fridays at 11:00 a.m. For more information and registration, visit www.bridgevillelibrary.org. CHARTIERS VALLEY ❘ WINTER 2019 29