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CASTLE SHANNON LIBRARY ADULT AND SENIOR PROGRAMMING Local Author Visit Come and hear Pittsburgh native Beth Geisler talk about her new book “100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die” on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. Beth will be selling and signing her books. What’s on your ‘Burgh bucket list? Registration is preferred. Please call the library at 412.563.4552 or stop in to register. Painting Class at the Library Painting between the Wines will be here on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. You will be able to recreate a beautiful painting named “Pittsburgh Sunrise.” The cost is $30 per person and everything you need is included! This is a BYOB event so no one under 21 will be allowed to attend. Pre-registration is required. Online registration is available at paintingbetweenthewines.com. IS YOUR INSURANCE AGENT FREE TO GET YOU A BETTER DEAL? AN INDEPENDENT AGENT HAS FREEDOM OF CHOICE. With access to many different companies, Trusted Choice® Independent Agents have more options at their fingertips. They can competitively shop around for you and put together a plan that suits both your needs and your budget. The only one they answer to is you. Find your independent agent. Find a better deal at trustedchoice.com Author Chat Local author and Castle Shannon resident Carleton Young will discuss how finding Civil Warera letters in his family attic in Blackridge led him to write “Voices from the Attic” on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. Rediscovered after 150 years, the letters offer fascinating insight as seen through the eyes of two soldiers fighting in America’s Civil War. Registration is required. Please call the library at 412.563.4552 or stop in to register. Free to do what’s right for you. SM LET’S TALK ABOUT WHAT FREEDOM OF CHOICE CAN DO FOR YOU. 178 Clairton Blvd Pittsburgh PA 15236 412-655-4432 www.cusumanoinsurance.com Crafternoons for Adults and Seniors at the Library What is it? An afternoon solely devoted to the joys of craft. The only three conditions are that the activity must be after midday, crafty, and with friends! Join us the third Wednesday of each month for Crafternoons. We will meet downstairs from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Bring your best craft ideas with you. This is an informal gathering and a chance to meet new people and learn new craft ideas. Adults ages 18 and over are welcome. If you cannot make it in the afternoon, stop by between 6 and 8 p.m. that night! Upcoming Dates & Crafts: Wednesday, Aug. 17: Journal Making Wednesday, Sept. 21: Chinese Calligraphy Wednesday, Oct. 19: Halloween Theme Cook the Book: A Cookbook Book Club Do you love reading cookbooks and making new recipes? If so, then this is the club for you! We pick the cookbook or theme; you select and make a recipe from that cookbook or theme. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. The theme is DESSERTS. Bring your favorite dessert and the recipe. No cookbook this month – we want your recipes! Monthly Book Discussion Group The group meets in the lower level of the library on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Copies of the books in various formats are available at the library to borrow. Pick up a copy today! Aug. 8 Refreshments provided. Friday, Sept. 9 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bag Day “Five Days at Memorial” by Sheri Fink Sept. 12 “Mom & Me & Mom” by Maya Angelou Oct. 10 “The Age of Miracles” by Karen Thompson Walker Friends of the Library Events Fall Used Book Sale Thursday, Sept. 8 2 to 8 p.m. $5 entrance fee this day/FREE for current Friends members/ Fall Flea Market Saturday, Oct. 15 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please come out and support the Friends and the library! 20+ tables to shop from, as well as refreshments, bake sale and 50/50 raffle. n Keystone Oaks | Fall 2016 | icmags.com 9