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mlpl MT. LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Lebo Nerdfighters 3:15 p.m., Friday, June 13 MORE than just a book group, Lebo Nerdfighters is an open discussion of mature teen literature and enjoyment of ALL things nerdy, like the writings of Nerdfighter founders Hank and John Green and “unpopular” nerd interests like Doctor Who, the zombie apocalypse, Steampunk, the Buffyverse, maker spaces, science and technology and everything else brilliant people like! Don’t Forget To Be Awesome! For College and High School students only. Snacks! Spark a Reaction Teen Summer Reading Program 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 24 - Aug 5 Details TBA Nationwide Teen Lock-In 6 - 11:55 p.m., Friday, Aug 1 Come to the library after hours to “Spark a Reaction” at the annual National Teen Lockin. At participating libraries, teens all over the country are having lock-ins to celebrate the collaborative teen summer reading theme “Spark a Reaction.” Activities to be announced… Skype author visits, crafts, gaming and plenty of food! Registration limited and will open at the start of the summer reading program in June. SENIOR SPECIALS Book Chat, Senior Book Group 10 a.m., Fridays, June 27, July 25 & Aug 22 Mingle with good books and neighbors each month. Expand yourself with thought provoking discussions of books from different genres. Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon 10 a.m., Tuesdays, June 3, July 1 & Aug 5 Join friends and neighbors to talk about current events and issues that touch all our lives. Creative Connections 2 p.m., Wednesdays June 4 -- TBA July 1 - Life Aboard Air Force One presented by John Haigh Aug 5 – TBA 68 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Mt. Lebanon SPOTLIGHT EVENTS 14th Annual Concerts in the Courtyard 7 p.m., Thursdays, Aug 7, 14, 21 & 28 Join us for our popular series of Concerts in the Courtyard every Thursday evening in August. No reservations or tickets required! Save these dates to enjoy some al fresco entertainment brought to you by Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Aug 7 - The Boilermaker Jazz Band Swinging renditions of jazz classics and rarities through superb instrumentals and heartfelt vocals Aug 14 - The Tumblers Hand-crafted Rock and Roll -- songs you’ve never heard before, but you’ve known all your life Aug 21 - David Manchester A unique and gorgeous twist on modern American alt-folk with mellow song stylings Aug 28 - Mt. Lebanon High School String Quartet Iight classics and music from movies, Broadway, & more **Note: In the event of inclement weather, concerts will take place downstairs in Room A. Star Wars Day 1 – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug 16 Join us for our third annual Star Wars Day on Saturday, August 16th, from 1-3:30 p.m. This is a free program, no registration required. Event Schedule: 1 - 2 p.m.: Build your own lightsaber and other themed crafts in Meeting Room A and the Children’s Library. Enjoy refreshments in Admiral Ackbar’s Snackbar in Meeting Room B. 2 - 3 p.m.: Join the costumed Star Wars villains of the 501st Legion’s Garrison Carida for a trivia contest with prizes! In Meeting Room A. 3 - 3:30 p.m.: Photo opportunities with Star Wars villains. May the Force be with You! Beer Garden Bash V 6 - 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug 23 The Pittsburgh region’s finest craft beers will flow at the library’s fifth annual Beer Garden Bash tonight! This popular event, sponsored by the Friends of Mt. Lebanon Library, will feature more than a dozen ales and lagers as well as a scrumptious gourmet picnic m X[