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EVENTS AT Northland Library ADULT EVENTS and North Hills Outreach will lead a workshop on composting! And be sure to check out activities led by Northland staff for both children and adults. Travel to Italy Thursday, April 2, 6:30 p.m. Tour the land, culture and history of Italy with Milan native Lorenzo Dellagiovanna. Muslim 101 Thursday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. Learn the history, beliefs and culture of your Muslim neighbors. Garden Gala – Ticket purchase required. Saturday, April 18­, from 7 to 10 p.m. Northland Public Library Foundation fundraising event. WPXI’s Peggy Finnegan joins us again as Honorary Chair, and John Eld will chat about wine as our Honorary Sommelier. Sample dozens of scrumptious offerings from local restaurants and caterers along with tastes of spirits, fine wine, and beer. Enjoy entertainment upstairs and downstairs, mingle with friends while browsing our amazing silent auction featuring a huge variety of special items, experiences and themed baskets. Visual Journaling Monday, April 20, 6:30 p.m. Visual journaling has a long history in the world of art therapy as a way to relieve stress. Please bring your own journal or notebook, colored pencils and markers as well as old magazines, and we will also offer prompts to help you get started. Earth Day Fair *No registration Wednesday, April 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. Did you know this year marks 50 years of Earth Day? Spend this day of action and citizenship learning how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle. Staff from Goodwill and Waste Management will be here to talk about what you can donate or recycle, members of the McCandless EAC and Bradford Woods Conservancy will talk about topics affecting our communities, After Hours Genealogy Lock-In Friday, April 24, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Hands-on genealogy research using various genealogy databases with assistance from North Hills Genealogy members. Coin Fair *No registration Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the North Hills Coin Club will exhibit their collections and offer valuation on coins you may bring for review. featured craft to try, or feel free to bring along a project of your own! Cooking Club Mondays, April 13; May 11; June 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Explore traditional dishes, experiment with new recipes, and recreate old favorites. Conversation Salon Fridays, April 10; May 18; June 11 at 1:30 p.m. Come and meet friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats; any topic is acceptable. After Hours Board Gaming Fridays, April 10; May 18; June 11 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A selection of board games will be provided for you to try or you may bring your own. Light refreshments provided. Yarn It All Tuesdays, April 21; May 19; June 16 at 7 p.m.; Friday, June 19, at 1 p.m. Come work on your project, share tips and patterns with knit and crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ Movie Night Thursday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered during a showing of this biographical movie, which portrays the beloved Mr. Rogers. Chess for Adults Saturdays, May 16; June 20 from 9:30 a.m. to noon Pick up some tips and techniques and enjoy the company of others who love the game. Local Author Fair *No registration Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet local authors and have the opportunity to purchase books for signing. North Hills Genealogists Tuesdays, April 20; May 18; June 22 at 7 p.m. Registration is required. Meets at Kearns Spirituality Center on the La Roche University campus. Topics change monthly. For more information, go to northhillsgenealogists.org. ADULT ONGOING ACTIVITIES (No registration required) Craft Connection Tuesdays, April 7; May 5; June 2 at 7 p.m. We’ll provide materials and present a Come Write In Thursdays, April 16; May 21; June 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Spend a couple of hours alongside fellow writers. Bring your laptop or writing pad. Registration is required for these programs except where noted. You may register online: northlandlibrary.org, in person at the Ask A Librarian desk or by calling 412.366.8100. 52 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com