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mlpl MT. LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRANCOPHONE LITERATURE & CULTURE 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 Read and discuss, in French, the modern and classical writers of the Francophone world. New members welcome. GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP 7:30 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 8, 22; Nov. 12, 26; Dec. 10 Practice your German conversation. All levels welcome. FRENCH CONVERSATION 7 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20 Practice your French in an informal setting. TURKISH CONVERSATION GROUP 2:30 p.m., Saturdays, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 Each class has a cultural activities segment and a session taught by a Turkish teacher. SENIORS MT. LEBANON CONVERSATION SALON 10 a.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 Stop in to talk about current events and issues with friends and neighbors. KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 17; Nov. 7, 21; Dec. 5, 19 Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh will focus on breath work, balance, flexibility, and relaxation. Registration preferred. For adults. MONTHLY BOOK CLUBS Details and titles on the events calendar at www.mtlebanonlibrary.org MYSTERY READERS 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 CHAIR YOGA 1:30 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 22, Nov. 26 Instructor Cathy Tuttle from the SNACKTIVITIES Kids in 6th grade and up are invited to these monthly after-school parties. Please register to attend. BOOK CHAT 1:30 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 22, Nov. 26, Dec. 17 EVENING BOOK GROUP 7 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17 SCIENCE FICTION BOOK GROUP 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 24, Nov. 28, Dec. 26 SHAKESPEARE READERS 10:30 a.m., Mondays, Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 19, 26; Dec. 3, 17, 31 MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION 10:30 a.m., Mondays, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10 LUNCH AND MUNCH BOOK CLUB Noon, Wednesday, Oct. 24 HOULIHAN’S IN THE GALLERIA This book club is open to all and sponsored by the Lions Club. TEENS OTAKU LEBO 3:15 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 11, 25; Nov. 8, 29; Dec. 13 Middle and high school students can share their love of all things manga and anime and explore Asian popular culture. COL ORING 1 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 9, 23; Nov. 13, 27; Dec. 11 Adult coloring is one of the most popular ways to relax and express creativity. All supplies and coloring pages provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring books. THE CREEPS: A MIDDLE GRADE HORROR BOOK CLUB 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30, Nov. 27, Dec. 18 A new book club open to all middle schoolers who love to be scared. HOUSE OF HORROR MOVIE CLUB 3 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 11 Kids in 6th grade and up are invited to these teen-run horror movie nights. Parents’ permission is required to attend each film; please pick up an informational brochure containing the movie schedule and a permission slip in the Teen Space! All films are rated PG or PG-13. 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31: PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST. Halloween candy, salted pumpkin seeds, and a pumpkin decorating contest! There will be prizes for the top three pumpkins. 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28: ICE CREAM CONE CORNUCOPIAS. Originally a harvest decoration in Ancient Rome, cornucopias are now a popular symbol of Thanksgiving. Make your own mini “horn of plenty” from an ice cream cone, and fill it with snacks. 3 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19: BUILD YOUR OWN GINGERBREAD DREAM HOME. Enjoy constructing your own Gingerbread Dream Home to take home. Gingerbread houses are a German tradition that date back to the 1600s, and they are made with tasty ingredients. GHOST HUNT 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29 See how ghost hunting tools work, learn about ghost hunting, and check the library for ghosts! ART ATTACK 3 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 24; Nov. 7; Dec. 5 Drop-in art project. Continued on next page > MT. LEBANON ❘ FALL 2018 51