IN Mt. Lebanon Summer 2019 | Page 50

mlpl MT. LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS donations and put them on the correct browsing tables. Plan to stay and make connections the entire two hours. Enjoy music in the swap shop while you shop and watch craft tutorials, socialize, or work on a portable project. Free and open to the public ADULT MAKER OPEN HOURS WITH RESIDENT ARTIST JUDÉ ERNEST 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17 Fiber artist Judé Ernest will give advice on all types of crafts in the Maker Space for adults wishing to work on their own projects. Maker Space materials and tools will be available (including sewing machine, iron and ironing board, wool roving, embroidery threads, fabric, yarn, jewelry making, card making and other craft supplies and tools). Previous experience with techniques and use of supplies is required. Adults only are allowed in the Maker Space during this open time. Registration required and limited. BEER GARDEN BASH 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24 Tickets available at the library or www.mtlebanonlibrary.org. This event always sells out; get your tickets early! Sample more than two dozen fine regional ales, lagers, and ciders in Mt. Lebanon Public Library’s lush garden courtyard. Savor gourmet Silver Star all-beef hot dogs, bratwurst, and Field Roast veggie dogs smothered in specialty toppings while enjoying the music of steel drum artist Dan Meunier. $35 general admission; $50 VIP. SPECIAL EVENTS UNIVERSE OF STORIES – MEET MT. LEBANON 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1 Meet Mt. Lebanon Police Chief Aaron Lauth for a casual conversation. 1:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 5 Meet Magisterial District Judge Blaise Larotonda for a casual conversation. ACRYLIC PAINTING 1 p.m., Saturdays, Aug. 3 and 10 In this two-part class Jena Schieb will teach beginning acrylic painting. Registration required. Ages 11 to adult. Materials provided. SWAP SHOP SOCIAL – FIBER FRENZY! 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4 Unload that unused yarn, floss, fabric, and other craft supplies and tools. Bring a bag/box or two of fiber arts supplies, books or patterns to swap (no more than two bags or boxes, please!). Bring something, take something. Make sure items are clean and free of odors. Everyone will “unpack” their own 48 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com SALVAGING THE FLEET 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21 Most people have an understanding of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Few are acquainted with the aftermath, in which our Navy undertook the job of clearing the harbor and salvaging what was left of the U.S. battle fleet. Turns out, due to luck and fierce resolve, a large portion of the fleet was salvaged. Mike Plaskett will tell the story and share photos, including ships being lifted off the muddy bottom of Pearl Harbor and battleships being rolled over and re-floated. NEEDLE FELTING 3D 1 and 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28 Fiber artist Judé Ernest teaches how to needle felt wool fibers into 3-dimensional shapes. The class is an introduction to sculpting with wool to create hand-needle felted dimensional objects. The students will learn safe needle felting skills using felting needles, various wool fibers and other materials. $5 donation suggested. Registration required.