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MT. LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
of August with an evening of “‘burgh
ku”... that’s a Pittsburgh adaptation of a
Japanese haiku... a poem of three lines,
but not adhering to the traditional five/
seven/five syllable structure. Dave will read
his ‘burgh kus while Karen will sketch her
artistic impression of each one.
The Tomato Harvest & Tasting
7 p.m., Wednesday, August 31
Miriam Rubin, author, freelance food
writer and columnist for the Pittsburgh
Post‑Gazette, will talk tomatoes, will
demonstrate a recipe from her book,
Tomatoes, and pass out samples of
different varieties of tomatoes.
WEEKLY & MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Carnegie Screenwriters Group
10 a.m., Saturdays, June 18, July 16,
August 20
Script readings, networking, and
discussions of writing and filmmaking.
International Women’s Conversation
Circles
10 a.m., Wednesdays, July 13, August 10
If you’ve recently moved to Mt. Lebanon
from another country, stop by for tea,
refreshments, and conversation. Learn
about your new community while you
make new friends. New women residents
are welcome to practice their English
while they learn about local activities and
services available for themselves and their
children.
South Hills Scrabble Club
1 p.m., Saturdays
For teens and adults.
Readers’ Theater General Meeting
2 p.m., Tuesdays, June 21, July 19,
August 16
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.
Mah Jongg
6 p.m., Thursdays through August 25
Mah Jongg is an ancient game that
originated in China and, although a game
August 4:
Mt. Lebanon resident Christopher
Mark Jones performs folk-blues.
christophermarkjones.com
August 11:
RML Jazz returns by popular demand.
rmljazz.com
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Mt. Lebanon Writers Group
7 p.m., Tuesdays, July 12, August 9
Join other writers in sharing and editing
your work for personal use or for
publication.
Mt. Lebanon Public Library Zentanglers
Noon, Thursdays, June 23, July 14, 28,
August 11, 25
Zentangle is a simple technique of pattern
drawing that is relaxing, meditative,
intriguing, and fun. All you need is a pen
and paper.
Ukulele Jam Sessions
7 p.m., Tuesdays, June 28, July 12, 26,
August 9, 23
Ukulele players can jam with other players.
All levels welcome. Questions? Contact
[email protected]. No need to
register, but you must own your own
ukulele.
Board Game Night
7 p.m., Tuesday, June 28
A fun night of strategy and competition
playing Euro-style board games.
SPOTLIGHT
CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD
7 p.m., Thursdays in August
Mt. Lebanon Public Library’s
popular summer music series,
Concerts in the Courtyard, returns
to the library’s lush and serene
courtyard. In the event of rain,
concerts will be held inside. All
concerts are free; no registration
required. This year’s bands are...
of strategy and skill, it also involves a
certain amount of luck. For a challenging
and fun evening, you are invited to play
the American version of Mah Jongg
on Thursday nights this summer in the
upstairs open game section of the library.
Beginners welcome. Reserve your space at
the library’s front desk. Free one-on-one
instruction available with Sawndra Roberti
at 412.779.3798.
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE GROUPS
Conversational Chinese and Chinese
Culture
7 p.m., Thursdays
Practice your conversational Chinese
and explore Chinese culture. All levels
welcome.
August 18:
Nan Hoffman plays American folk music.
nanhoffman.com
August 25:
Mt. Lebanon High School String Quartet
(pictured above) wraps up the series.
Advanced Italian Conversation
10 a.m., Thursdays