SHALER NORTH HILLS LIBRARY
spirits and bring smiles to our faces. But fireflies are disappearing! As part of National Pollinator Week, Nelson Milano, with the Audubon Society of Western PA, will captivate us with fun facts about these amazing insects, along with ways to help them make a comeback. Please register.
Ongoing Programs: Details on our website’ s Calendar of Events or call us at 412-486-0211 for more information.
CARE AND SUPPORT FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS
• Gentle Exercise for Seniors— Mondays & Fridays at 8:45 a. m. Small fee for instructor.
• Wednesday Morning Wake-Up— Wednesdays at 8:30 a. m. Dancercise for adults.
• Caregiver Support Sessions— third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p. m.
• Seeking the Spiritual Book Group— dates and times vary. tinyurl. com / shalerseekers.
ASK US ABOUT OUR CAREGIVER COLLECTION! Items to help ease the challenge 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 Playing Group— Tuesdays at 1:00 p. m.
• Act Out: Adult & Teen Shaler Readers Theater— third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p. m.
• 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.
• Rummikub Game Night— first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p. m.
• Chat & Craft— first Friday of the month at 11:30 a. m. Bring your craft project and we’ ll listen to a podcast, radio show or something related to a monthly theme.
ASK US ABOUT OUR LIBRARY OF THINGS— Outdoor & board games, puzzles, metal detector, binoculars & more!
LET’ S DISCUSS!
• Shaler North Hills Library Writers’ Group— Weekly on Mondays at 6:00 p. m. on Zoom and in person. Community-led by Jim Binz. If you are interested, please email Jim at jf. binz @ gmail. com. tinyurl. com / shalerwrites.
• Telling Tales: The Art of Storytelling— first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p. m.
• Sense and Sound: Poetry Exploration— last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p. m. tinyurl. com / shalerpoetry.
• Movies On Your Mind— first Friday of the month at 6:00 p. m.“ After hours,” we’ ll watch and discuss a film! Registration is not required but encouraged at tinyurl. com / shalermovie.
“ COLOR OUR WORLD” WITH SUMMER YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMS Check individual program details for ages and registration requirements. You can also visit www. shalerlibrarykid. org, www. shalerlibrary. org, our social media, or call 412-486-0211 for more information. We are so thankful for your continued love and support. If you have questions or concerns, please share them with us in person or via email at shaleryouthservices @ gmail. com.
Make a Fairy Garden with the Shaler Garden Club— Friday, June 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. For young children and their families. Following a story about fairy houses, children are invited to build their own fairy houses on the library grounds using natural materials that have been gathered by the club members. Please register at tinyurl. com / shalerfairies.
SHALER NORTH HILLS LIBRARY
1822 Mt. Royal Boulevard • 412.486.0211 • www. shalerlibrary. org
for students entering grades 5-8. Design and build projects. Learn how engineers dream up creative, practical solutions to improve the world. Meet other students and two engineers. Snacks, too! To ensure an engaging, hands-on experience, attendance is limited to 30. Register at https:// tinyurl. com / EngineerCamp2025.
Tween Battle of the Books— Wednesday, July 30 at 6:00 p. m. for those ages 8-12 plus one super-special grown-up per team. Stay tuned for more details!
These programs run monthly starting June 9 through August 16. Please see individual program descriptions for ages and registration requirements.
• Adopt a Grandparent Storytime— last Thursday of the month at 10:15 a. m. at Ridgecrest Senior Living, 8870 Duncan Ave. Pittsburgh 15237. Join Miss Ing & Miss Joyce for songs, rhymes & stories and the opportunity to meet new friends. No registration is needed.
• Adopt a Grandparent Storytime— first Friday of the month at 11:00 a. m. at Arden Courts, 1125 Perry Hwy., Pittsburgh 15237. Join Miss Ing & Miss Joyce for songs, rhymes & stories and the opportunity to meet new friends. No registration is needed.
• Tail Waggin’ Tutors— Last Saturday of the month at 10:30 a. m. Read to your favorite therapy dog! Kids in Kindergarten and up can sign up for a 15-minute session at tinyurl. com / shalertails.
These programs run weekly starting June 9 through August 16. No registration is needed for these programs.
• Ants to Zucchini— Mondays through August 12 at 10:15 a. m. Phonological & print awareness, letter knowledge, and more! Great for 18 months through 3-½ years, with a super-special grown-up.
• Parachute Play— Mondays through August 12 at 11:15 a. m. It’ s back! Learning teamwork and following directions while having fun! Great for 3-½ to 5 years, with a super-special grown-up.
• Book Babies at Night— Mondays through August 12 at 6:30 p. m. Songs, stories, and fun for ages birth through 18 months with a super-special grown-up.
• Book Babies— Tuesdays through August 13 at 10:15 a. m. or 11:15 a. m. Songs, stories, and fun for ages birth through 18 months with a super-special grown-up.
• Mathventure— Wednesdays through August 14 at 10:15 a. m. Fun with early math concepts through stories and song. Great for ages 3-½ to 5 years, with a super-special grown-up.
• LEGO Free Build— Tuesdays through August 14 at 1:30 p. m. for all ages. We have the bricks! You bring the creativity!
• Preschool Express— Fridays through August 16 at 10:15 a. m. Geared to ages 3-½ to 5 years.
Please check suggested ages and register for these weekly programs.
• Pizza and a Story— Wednesdays through August 14 at 12:15 p. m. for those entering grades 1-4. Come and listen to a great story and eat pizza! What could be better? Please register at tinyurl. com / pizzashaler.
• Kick-off to Kindergarten— Thursdays from June 12 through August 14 at 10:15 a. m. for those starting Kindergarten this Fall & ready to attend a program without a super-special grown-up. Reach Kindergarten confident, inspired, and ready! Please register at tinyurl. com / shalerkin. haler
TOWNSHIP OF SHALER NEWS
Design-Build-Engineer Adventure— Thursday, July 10 AND Friday, July 11 from 1:00 to 4:00 p. m. each day. Please plan to attend both days. Free
For teens entering Grades 7-12 in the Fall, visit www. shalerlibraryteens. org for upcoming programs and fun!
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