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mlpl MT. LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS ADULT CHESS GROUP 2 p.m., Fridays, April 20, May 11, 18, June 8, 15 If you are looking for a place to get together and play chess, try this new group. All levels welcome. The library has chess sets, but asks participants to bring their own if possible. Questions? Email Art at [email protected]. is topic oriented—you may join at any time without being concerned you have missed earlier sessions. Presenter Rodger Duffy has a master’s degree in historical geography from Northwestern University. He taught at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. MT. LEBANON GENEALOGY SOCIETY 1 p.m., Monday, May 21 Discuss family history and pick up research tips. This month, James R. (Bob) Hagerty will talk about how to write life stories about oneself or others, and how to interview loved ones to preserve their recollections in your genealogy. Bob is the Wall Street Journal’s only full-time obituary writer, writing about the lives of prominent people worldwide. EMOTIONAL BALANCING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS 7 p.m., Monday, May 21 Psychologists Wendy Weaver Graham, PhD, and Carole Kunkle-Miller, PhD, authors of Emotional Balancing with Essential Oils: A Self-Guided Journey, will discuss their work using essential oils to improve insight into personal feelings and various emotional states. CARNEGIE SCREENWRITERS GROUP 10 a.m., Saturdays, April 21, May 19, June 16 Script readings, networking, and discussions of writing and filmmaking. READERS’ THEATER GENERAL MEETING 2 p.m., Tuesdays, May 15, June 19 This group performs for senior living facilities in the South Hills area. So what is Readers’ Theater? Well, the difference between theater and Readers’ Theater is that there is no stage setting—the “actors” read from scripts (so there is no memorizing of lines). However, it is not merely reading: the actors do act and interact with each other, bringing scenes to life for the enjoyment of the audience. The group is always seeking new members, so drop by a general meeting to learn more. SOUTH HILLS SCRABBLE CLUB 1 p.m., Saturdays For teens and adults. THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR - A GEOGRAPHIC VIEW 10 a.m., Mondays, May 14, June 11 Sessions include lecture, discussion, and videos. Each session 56 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com BOARD GAME NIGHT 7 p.m., Tuesdays A fun night of strategy and competition playing Euro-style board games. MAH JONGG 6 p.m., Thursdays Stop by for a challenging and fun evening playing the American version of Mah Jongg. NANCY DREW: THE HISTORY BEHIND THE MYSTERY 7 p.m., Monday, June 25 Tara Rotuna will discuss the 80+ years of Nancy Drew history. Uncover who created Nancy Drew and why, and who has continued to write stories to this day. Raffle for Nancy Drew books to follow the discussion. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE GROUPS CONVERSATIONAL CHINESE AND CHINESE CULTURE 7 p.m., Thursdays Practice your conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome.