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EVENTS AT Northland Library ADULT SPECIAL PROGRAMMING TEENS PROGRAMMING JANUARY Jan. 9 – Tips for Creating Lasting Change When Living with ADHD 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 – Plant Centered Diet 7 p.m. Jan. 30 – 100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die 7 p.m. Afternoon Adventure Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 5 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Adventure-seekers in middle and high school are welcome to join us for a variety of board games, card games, role-playing games and more! No registration required. FEBRUARY Feb. 6 – New Movie Night 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 – Back Pain Management 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 – Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach To Care 6:30 p.m. Animation Hour-and-a-Half Second and Fourth Thursday each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Animation fans in middle and high school can join us to watch old favorites and new releases, chat about our favorite characters and stories and make some crafts. No registration required. This program is for ages 12 and up. MARCH March 12 - History on a Plate (with Heinz History Center) 7 p.m. March 23 – Ayurveda Cooking 7 p.m. March 26 - Travel to Italy 7 p.m. APRIL April 4 – Diversity & Inclusion Workshop – 1 p.m. April 9 – Muslim 101 6:30 p.m. April 22 – Earth Day Fair 4 to 7 p.m. April 25 – Coin Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CABIN FEVER ADULT WINTER READING CLUB for 2020 Jan. 2 to Feb. 28 As winter settles in and it gets colder outside, you might feel the need to escape to a warmer climate or read a “hot” romance book. If printed books are not your thing, try out an audio book or a book on a Nook (or any such device). Join us for another year of Cabin Fever, our Winter Reading Program. Starting January 2, stop by the Ask a Librarian Desk and pick up your reading log. Check out the new categories and find out what prizes you can win. AARP TAX PREP CHANGES The Library will once again be partnering with the AARP to offer tax prep for senior citizens and low-income residents. The Library will host the AARP on Tuesdays and Thursdays February 4 through April 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will not take walk-ins or appointments at the library. You must call State Senator Lindsey Williams’ office at 412.364.0469 to book an appointment. They will begin taking appointments on January 15, 2020 for the entire tax season. 54 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ NEW In 2020! Northland Teen Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Starting in January - Third Tuesday each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come hang out with a group of LGBTQIA+ friends and allies to have fun, be your true self, strengthen community and of course eat snacks! No registration required. Ages 13 and up. Cook IT! Jan. 17, Feb. 20, March 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. Let’s get cooking! Come learn how to make a simple dish and share your own favorite recipes! This program is for kids in middle and high school. No registration required. Harry Potter Club Third Monday every month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This tween program (ages 9-13) is for new and old Harry Potter fans alike! We’ll start off with a book discussion and then end with a maker activity. Please read the chapters we’ll be discussing prior to the program. Registration is required for this program. You must register for each session individually. Registration opens the first of the month. icmags.com CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING Home-School Meetup – Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Friday, Jan. 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. Join the Firefighters from Highland Fire Department for your annual Fire Safety and Fire Prevention education. This hour-long demonstration ends with a chance to touch and explore a fire truck. Please register the school aged child attending. Parents are welcome to stay with their child, but not necessary. Mother Goose Babytime Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11 Babies (UP TO 12 MONTHS) and a grown-up companion can join us for songs, rhymes, tickles, parachute fun, and bubbles. This 20-minute baby- centered storytime ends with a chance for babies and grown-ups to socialize! No registration required. Engineering Hour! Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 4 to 5 p.m. School aged children (ages 5+) can join us for an hour of engineering fun. We will have Legos, wooden blocks, magnet tiles and more each week for your building adventures! No registration required. Fun With STEM! Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. Children in First through Fifth Grades will explore each area of STEM. We will tackle Science–Registration begins December 15. Evening Baby & Toddler Time Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, and Feb. 5 Songs, nursery rhymes & library fun designed to help develop pre-reading skills. For children 6 months through 36 months with a parent or caregiver. Register child once for all five sessions. Registration begins December 15.