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MT. LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
MT. LEBANON
LIBRARY GARDEN
VOLUNTEERS
MEET & GREET
2 p.m., Saturday,
April 21
Stop by to meet
our wonderful
volunteer garden
crew and learn
about what they
do and how you
can join the fun.
Weather
permitting, there
will be tours of the
library’s gardens.
Come Grow with
Us.
INTO YOUR GENIUS—HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR SIX
MENTAL FACULTIES
1 p.m., Monday, April 30
You have in your possession everything you need to create
everything you want. Join this interactive group to learn
the six mental faculties and how to apply them to your life.
Presented by Ruth Jane Martin, certified Law of Attraction life
coach.
HERBS: CULTURE,
USES AND LORE
7 p.m., Monday,
April 30
The history of
herbalism is related
to the medicinal,
culinary, and
spiritual arts. It is
both complex and
magical while at
the same time
accessible to the
most novice of gardeners. Phipps Master Gardener and
registered nurse Andrea Jackson will present a fascinating
talk on the lore, culture, and uses of herbs.
FROM CONNIE MACK TO DANNY MURTAUGH: IRISH-
AMERICANS IN PITTSBURGH BASEBALL
7 p.m., Thursday, May 3
Colleen Hroncich will join Richard “Pete” Peterson for a
discussion of Irish-Americans in Pittsburgh baseball. She is
the granddaughter of legendary Pirates manager Danny
Murtaugh and the author of The Whistling Irishman: Danny
Murtaugh Remembered. The discussion will begin with the
early days of baseball when Irish-American ballplayers
fought to overcome the ethnic stereotype of the drunken
hooligan and went on to dominate baseball by the beginning
of the 20th century. The discussion of Irish-Americans in
Pittsburgh baseball will range from Hall-of-Famer Connie
Mack, who began his career as a manager in Pittsburgh,
to Danny Murataugh, who led the Pirates to World Series
championships in 1960 and 1971. Pete Peterson is co-author
of The Slide: Leyland, Bonds and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh
Pirates and the editor of The Pirates Reader. This event is
sponsored by the Mt. Lebanon Historical Society.
IKEBANA WORKSHOP
1 p.m., Saturday, May 5
Ikebana artist Reiko Nakajima will teach you the basics
of the art of Japanese flower arranging in the Sogetsu
School style. Ikebana, which translates to “living flowers,”
is an ancient art form that dates back to the 7th century.
Attendees will have the opportunity to create their own
arrangement. Registration is required online, at the library or
call 412.531.1912.
SPRING LOCAL AUTHOR FORUM
7 p.m., Tuesday, May 8
This panel discussion will feature some of our region’s authors
who will talk about their writing process and work. Kathy
Bashaar: Saint’s Mistress; Wendy Weaver Graham, PhD, and
Carole Kunkle-Miller: Emotional Balancing with Essential Oils:
A Self-Guided Journey; Bob Konig: Of Good and Evil: Prelude to
the Holocaust; Steve Maiolo, Dannie Maiolo, and Mickey Eves
(Illustrator): Where is Opie?; Sydelle Pearl: Wordwings; Donald
C. Thompson: Brain Cramps from My Balcony; Noretta Willig:
Carl’s Story. Authors will be selling and signing their books.
Light refreshments. Authors will be announced later. Please
check the library’s website for details.
HISTORY OF RUG BRAIDING FOR NATIONAL LUMPY RUG
DAY!
10 a.m., Thursday, May 3
Nationally recognized author and rug braider Christine
Manges will introduce you to this uniquely American art form
with a lecture on the history of rug braiding followed by a
demonstration of her craft.
GARDEN PARTY TEA
1 p.m., Saturday, May 12
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