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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. 2020 COOKING CLASSES WITH CHEF CAROL Happy New Year, Happy New You! Healthier choices can be delicious! Join Northern Tier Library and Chef Carol Nardello for a new series of cooking classes! Tuesday, Feb. 12: Valentine’s Day Celebration • Beef Bourguignon • Deluxe Mashed Potatoes • Spinach Salad with Strawberries • Molten Chocolate Lava Cake Tuesday, March 12: Mediterranean Feast • Braised Chicken with Lemon and Fennel • Lite Linguini and Herbed Butter • Chop-Chop Salad • Lemon-Olive Oil Cake Tuesday, April 16: Springtime Celebration • Asparagus, Scallion, and Chevre Tart • Roasted Roma Tomato Tart • Black Olive Garlic Bread • Springtime Very-Berry Salad • Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Classes are $40 each. There will be a limit of 20 attendees, so advance registration and payment is required. No refunds can be issued for this program if a patron does not attend after submitting payment. THE SIX SENSES OF NATURE Join Master Naturalists Gil Pielin and Pat Milliken to explore the diversity in nature by using our senses and comparing them to other living organisms sharing our world. We will have fun conducting a series of activities that require the use of our sense of smell and taste, hearing, seeing, and touch. The program will be offered on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 2 to 3 p.m. and again at 6:30 to 7:30 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 Preschool Storytime: Feb. 27 to March 20; April 3 to April 10; 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. A storytime for our graduating toddlers. Longer stories, exciting new rhymes and songs but still all the fun. For families with preschoolers; Ages 3-1/2 to 5 years old. One-time registration for all six classes. This workshop is intended for adults and registration is required. KIDS PROGRAMS Drop-In Crafts: Feb. 25 to March 18; April 1 to April 8 ; 2: p.m. until supplies last. The library will debut a new craft project for the whole family to enjoy on Monday afternoons. No registration is required. Baby Playtime: Feb. 26 to March 19; April 2 to April 9; 10:30 to 11 a.m. Come and enjoy a half-hour of fun with your baby! We’ll share songs, finger plays, stories and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This program is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will be held on Tuesdays. One-time registration for the series of six classes is required. NORTHERN TIER LIBRARY ANNUAL CHESS TOURNAMENT Join us on Saturday, March 9, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the 46th Annual Library Chess Tournament. Competition will be held on two levels: the Junior Division for grades K to 4, and the Senior Division for grades 5 to 8. The winners in each will represent the library in the Allegheny County Chess Tournament in late March. Registration is free. Stop by the library before the event to fill out a registration card or call 724.449.2665 to register by phone. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE Stock up with quality used books, DVDs and CDs at the Used Book Sale! Toddler & Preschool Fitness: Feb. 26 to March 19; April 2 to April 9; 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Is your toddler/preschooler wearing you out? Burn off some of that energy – and help keep yourself in shape! Try some yoga, obstacle jumping and light jogging. A series of six classes will be held on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. One-time registration for the series of six classes is required. Toddlers Just Want to Have Fun: Wednesdays, Feb. 27 to March 20; April 3 to April 10; Thursdays, Feb. 28 to March 21; April 4 to April 11; 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Be prepared to move, dance, run around and share stories and songs with our busiest friends! For toddlers (18 months to 3-1/2 years) and their parents. Siblings are welcome. One-time registration for the series of six classes is required. Thursday, April 4 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 5 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 6 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7 12 to 3 p.m. (All books half price) Monday, April 8, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ($5 bag sale) LIBRARY EGG HUNT Kids of all ages and their families are invited to the annual Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 18, 6 to 7 p.m. We’ll have crafts, activities and snacks as well. Don’t forget your basket! Registration closes a few days in advance. PINE-RICHLAND ❘ WINTER 2019 53