SHALER NORTH HILLS LIBRARY
SHALER NORTH HILLS LIBRARY
1822 Mt. Royal Boulevard • 412.486.0211 • www. shalerlibrary. org
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Current Hours:
• Monday through Thursday: 10:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m.
• Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.
• Sunday: Closed
Holiday Hours and Closures:
• Monday, September 1: Closed for Labor Day
• Saturday, September 27: Closed for Shaler Area Homecoming
Restroom Project & Facility Update: Slow but steady progress as we move forward with adding a first-floor restroom and remodeling the second floor restrooms. As with any project, the unexpected is expected! We thank our donors, Shaler Township, and the Commonwealth of PA( Keystone Grant). We continue to work on heating / cooling issues.
LOVE YOUR LIBRARY ALL SEPTEMBER! Make a splash for your library!
Love Your Library Month is back this September— and there’ s a big reason to dive in. Thanks to the Buncher Foundation, every gift you make is eligible for a generous pro-rated match, giving your donation even more teeth.
Last year, your support helped us net an additional $ 11,000 in matching funds— fueling the transformation of our restrooms and adding to the“ Under Construction” fund for future upgrades. We’ ve still got big projects lurking beneath the surface— and we need your help to bring them to life. Every donation brings us closer to a safe and welcome facility for all who walk through our doors. This September, make a splash for your SNHL! ~ Sharon McRae, Director
Learn how best to obtain veterinary advice since there is“ No 911” for help. Please register.
• Botanical Colored Pencil Classes— Monday evenings: October 13 through November 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. A 6-week series of guided instruction on drawing botanics from nature, with teacher and botanical illustrator Robin Menard. Limited class size and instructor fee.
• Let’ s Talk Local History!— Thursday, October 16 at 6:30 p. m. at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church. Join Jim Giel, local historian, for a brief history of Shaler Township in honor of its 125th anniversary. Free and open to all.
• Act Out Readers Theatre— TBA. Presenting three children’ s stories based on intense voting in the spring, including“ The Wizard of Oz.” Watch for details.
• Owls & Autumn Birds— Friday, October 17 at 1:30 p. m. Our favorite Allegheny County Park Rangers will return with a free presentation about Owls and Birds this fall! Join us for a fun and informative presentation. What birds might you find in our county parks? How do they interact with their natural surroundings? Please register.
· Bettis Field and the ABCs of Pittsburgh Aviation— Friday, November 14 from 1:30 to 3:00 p. m. American aviation took wing in the 1920s in fabriccovered biplanes from local airports that were little more than reclaimed cow pastures. Join Heinz History Center’ s Director of Publications Brian Butko and regional historian Sue Morris as they share stories from their new book about our earliest aviation history and the men and women pilots who lifted off from Bettis Field in West Mifflin to touch the skies above Pittsburgh( and beyond). Please register.
NEW This Fall: Book Group Discussion at Ruckus Cafe! Last Friday of the month at 12:30 p. m. Watch for details. haler TOWNSHIP OF SHALER NEWS
• Pop-up Book Sale— Tuesday, September 2 through Saturday, September 6 during library operating hours.
• Sip‘ n Paint for Adults 21 +— Saturday, September 13 at 7:00 p. m. $ 25 per person. BYOB.
• Puzzle Night with Games for Adults 21 +— Saturday, September 20 at 6:30 p. m. It’ s our annual puzzle competition with GAMES! You don’ t have to puzzle; play our table air hockey, ping pong and“ red cup” games. BYOB. $ 10 per person.
• Matinee and Dessert for Adults— Date TBA. $ 10 per person.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY
National Drug Take Back— Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. Officers from the Shaler Township Police Department will collect expired and unused prescription medications and vaping materials in the library parking lot.
Friends of SNHL Annual Fall Book Sale for adults and teens— TBA. Featuring a great selection of books, audiobooks, DVDs, puzzles, games, and more at bargain prices! Cash, check, or charge accepted. Volunteers welcomed!
FALL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Featured Programs: Please register on our website, through links on our social media, or by calling 412-486-0211.
• Pet Emergency! What to Do?— Tuesday, September 30 at 6:30 p. m. Join Kim Riester, an experienced animal rescuer / trainer and former Special Prosecutor for Animal Cruelty, for a free presentation of techniques to approach distressed animals, safely assess / triage their symptoms, and initially treat conditions, prior to transporting them to the vet / hospital.
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Ongoing Programs: Details on our website’ s Event Calendar or call us at 412-486-0211 for more information.
Care and Support
• Exercise Class for All Levels— Mondays & Fridays at 8:45 a. m. Small fee for instructor.
• Wednesday Morning Wake-Up: Dancercise for Adults— Wednesdays from 8:15 to 9:15 a. m. Dance along to the oldies with Miss Ing!
• Caregiver Support Sessions— third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p. m.
Ask us about our Caregiver Collection! Find useful, thoughtful, engaging items for caregivers and their loved ones.
Let’ s Get Social
• Monday Night Book Group— second Monday of the month at 6:30 p. m.
• SNHL Card Group— Tuesdays at 1:00 p. m. This group plays 500 Bid. Open to all.
• Act Out: Adult & Teen Shaler Readers Theater— third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p. m. tinyurl. com / shalertheater
• SNHL Needles & Hooks Beside the Books— Wednesdays at 2:00 p. m. Bring your knitting or crochet projects.
• Food for Thought Cookbook Group— second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p. m. Share themed recipes, food, and conversation.
• Rummikub Game Night— first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p. m. Drop-ins welcome. Seeking more players!
Ask us about our Library of Things! Puzzles, board & outdoor games, a metal detector, a sewing machine, and more!