NORTHERN TIER LIBRARY upcoming events
Northern Tier Library Richland Center, 4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 724.449.2665 Richland Center Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a. m. to 8 p. m.; Friday, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.; Saturday, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.
Bookmobile Service Pine Tree Shoppes, 12001 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090 Bookmobile Hours Fridays, 12:30 to 2:45 p. m.
Pine Center PRHS, 700 Warrendale Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 724.625.5655 Pine Center Hours:( Labor Day through Memorial Day) Monday through Thursday, 2:30 to 5:30 p. m.; Summer: Closed
KIDS STORY TIMES A session of storytimes will begin the week of Feb. 26 and will run for six weeks, ending the week of April 9. No storytimes will be held during Spring Break week of March 26.
Another session of storytimes will begin the week of April 30 and will run for six weeks, ending the week of June 4.
ONGOING PROGRAMS: Drop-In Crafts
Mondays, starting at 2 p. m.
Playtime: Stories & Rhymes Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11 a. m. Ages: 0 to 18 months( Siblings welcome!)
Toddler & Preschool Fitness Tuesdays, 11:30 a. m. to 12 p. m. OR Thursdays, 4 to 4:30 p. m.
Toddlers Just Want To Have Fun Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a. m. OR Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a. m. Ages: 18 mo. to 3 ½ yrs.( Siblings welcome!)
Preschool Story Time Wednesdays, 11:30 a. m. to 12:15 p. m. Ages: 3 ½ to 5 yrs.( Families w / preschoolers)
WATERCOLORS FOR BEGINNERS
Have you always wished you could paint, but didn’ t think you had the ability? With proper instruction, you’ ll be surprised! An introductory watercolor painting class will be offered at the library on Wednesdays, Feb. 28 through April 4, from 1:30 to 3:30 p. m. All the materials you will need to get started – high quality paints, brushes and paper – will be provided. Space is limited to 12 students, and the fee for the class is $ 60.
SECOND SATURDAY WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN
Second Saturday deals with the legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce in a logical yet compassionate way. This non-profit workshop is
designed to help women take the next step, no matter where they are in the process of untying the knot. Join us on Saturday, March 10, at 9 a. m..
CHESS TOURNAMENT Kids are invited to the Northern Tier Library’ s 45th annual Chess Tournament on Saturday, March 10, at 9:30 a. m. Competition will be held on two levels: the Junior Division for grades K through 4; and the Senior Division for grades 5 through 8. The winners in each division will go on to represent the library in the Allegheny County Library tournament. Registration is required.
THREE COURSE FRENCH DINNER
Join Chef Carol on Tuesday, March 13, at 6 p. m. for a three course French dinner. The menu will include: Salad with Vinaigrette and Tuiles Quick Cassoulet Fruity Clafouti The fee for each class is $ 40 and seating is limited.
NATURE-OLOGY: OCEANS
Almost ¾ of the earth is covered with water, and yet we have so much to learn about the strange creatures that live there! Some blow up to twice their size to scare off predators; others have no bones, no muscles and no brain. And at least one has eight arms and nine brains! Kids and adults are invited to learn more on Tuesday, March 13, at 5:30 p. m.
THE BEAUTIFUL MONARCH BUTTERFLY
The monarch butterfly is one of North America’ s most easily recognized species, with its wing colors of orange, black, and white. It is also a species in peril, due to climate changes, loss of habitat and pesticides. Join Kimberly Vensel, a photographer who also raises monarch butterflies, on Tuesday, March 20, at 6:30 p. m., for an educational program. Learn about the monarch’ s life cycle,
amazing migration, displayed through Kimberly’ s photographs. She will also discuss what we can all do to help, including the best native plants to grow in our own gardens. There is no charge for this program, but advance registration is required.
LIBRARY EGG HUNT Come to the library for our annual Library Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 24, at 11 a. m. We’ ll have crafts and snacks to celebrate this search-and-find activity. This program is for kids of all ages. Registration is required.
FRUGAL GARDENING: REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.
Many of us are looking for ways to save money. Others are trying to find ways to live more ecologically-friendly lives. Join Master Gardener Philip Bauerle on Tuesday, March 27, at 6:30 p. m. and learn a host of frugal gardening tips. Following the yearly garden calendar, you will discover ways to reduce costs and save time. There is no charge for this program, but advance registration is required.
SPRING IS IN THE AIR Join Chef Carol on Tuesday, April 10, at
6 p. m. as we welcome spring: Sunshine Citrus Punch Velvety Asparagus Soup Salmon Frittata French Breakfast Puffs Fresh Fruit Salad with citrus, mint, and ginger The fee for each class is $ 40 and seating is limited.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED
BOOK SALE Thursday, April 19, 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. Friday, April 20, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Saturday, April 21, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Sunday, April 22, 12 to 3 p. m.( 1 / 2 price sale) Monday, April 23, 10 a. m. to 8 p. m.($ 5 bag sale)
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