SHALER NORTH HILLS LIBRARY
SHALER NORTH HILLS LIBRARY
1822 Mt . Royal Boulevard • 412.486.0211 • www . shalerlibrary . org
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CURRENT HOURS ( SUBJECT TO CHANGE )
• 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 ( YOU MAY RETURN ITEMS IN OUR OUTDOOR BOOK DROP .)
• Halloween : Closing on October 31 at 5:00 p . m . Wishing all our trick-ortreaters a safe and Happy Halloween !
• Shaler Township “ Lite ” Up Night : Closed on November 23 for setup . “ Lite ” Up Night starts at 4:00 p . m .!
• Thanksgiving Holiday : Closing on November 27 at 5:00 p . m . and closed November 28 & 29
• Christmas Holiday : Closed December 24 & 25
• New Year ’ s Holiday : Closed December 31 & January 1
FYI FACILITY UPDATES :
With the generous assistance and expertise of Shaler Township , the Library has completed important facility work including new HVAC rooftop units and an elevator upgrade , with more to come . Our 2023 “ Bottoms Up ” Campaign was a success , securing a Buncher Foundation gift and a Keystone Library Construction Grant . Restroom renovations are on track to begin by Spring 2025 . Stay up to date at www . shalerlibrary . org .
LIBRARY EVENTS & PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY Watch for updates on our website and social media .
National Drug Take Back Day — Saturday , October 26 from 10:00 a . m . to 2:00 p . m . Shaler Township Police Department will be in the Library parking lot collecting expired and unused prescription medications and vaping materials .
Friends of SNHL Fall Book and Bake Sale — Saturday and Sunday , November 2 and 3 from 10:00 a . m . to 4:00 p . m . Join us for our Annual Fall Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of Shaler North Hills Library ! Books ( in great condition ), audiobooks , DVDs , puzzles , games and more at bargain prices . Baked goods too ! Cash , check , or charge accepted .
Give Big Pittsburgh — All day Tuesday , December 3 ! This 24-hour online fundraising effort , hosted by Pittsburgh Magazine and local sponsors , offers SNHL the chance to raise funds to purchase large print books .
Our Friends of SNHL Mini Golf FUNdraiser “ Fore ” Shaler North Hills Library is Family-Friendly Fun !
• For Kids & Families — Saturday February 15 , Sunday February 16 and Monday February 17 from 10:00 a . m . to 4:00 p . m . Kids under 12 should be accompanied by an adult . $ 5.00 per player or $ 2.00 for kids 10 and under
• For Teens in Grades 7-12 — Saturday February 15 from 7:00 to 8:30 p . m . $ 5.00 a player .
• “ Adopt-a-hole !” We are seeking folks and organizations to create a hole for our mini golf course using materials around the house . Let us know by contacting Sharon McRae at mcraes @ shalerlibrary . org .
Soup Cook-Off and Tasting FUNdraiser — Sunday , March 2 at 1:00 p . m . Hone your soup making skills and enter this fun and fabulous community event ! More details to come .
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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Featured Programs : Please register on our website , through links on our social media , or by calling 412-486-0211 .
• Protecting Yourself from Frauds & Scams — Thursday , October 24 at 1:30 p . m . Helpful advice from Allegheny County Senior Advocate Joseph Giuffre to keep yourself from becoming a victim .
• Senior Care 101 — Thursday , November 7 at 1:30 p . m . Explore terms like independent living , long-term care , personal care , memory care , assisted living , hospice , palliative care . Brought to you by Vincentian Services .
• Seeking the Spiritual : Writing Toward the Spirit — Wednesdays : November 13 & 30 at 6:30 p . m . Join Spiritual Companion Jill Gordon for a time of writing and sharing stories from your own life ( share if you so desire ). Space is limited . Visit tinyurl . com / spiritshaler .
• Milk Jug Greenhouse Demonstration — Thursday , November 14 at 6:00 p . m . Brought to you by Shaler Garden Club .
• Let ’ s Travel to the Galapagos — Tuesday , November 19 at 6:30 p . m . Join traveler and photographer Stu Chandler as he shares his amazing photos from the Galapagos Islands .
• Hot Topics Legal Seminars : Medicare and Medicaid Basics — Wednesday , November 20 at 1:30 p . m . Join local attorneys from Pittsburgh Estate Law PC for a series of discussions to help take the fear out of legal issues .
• Nature Snippets for Adults — watch for dates in the fall and spring , 1:30 p . m . Join Master Naturalist Pat Milliken for informative and hands-on activities on a variety of nature-related topics .
• Holiday Wreath Decorating Workshop — November / December TBA at 7:00 p . m . A fun workshop with the Shaler Garden Club ! Materials fee and a limit on attendance . Registration and payment required .
Ongoing Programs : Details are on our website ’ s Event
Calendar or call us at 412-486-0211 for more information . Care and Support : Ask us about our Caregiver Collection ! Gentle Exercise for Seniors — Mondays & Fridays at 8:45 a . m . Small fee for instructor . NEW ! Wednesday Morning Wake-up — Wednesdays through
December 11 from 8:30 to 9:15 a . m . Move at your own pace as you dance along with the oldies but goodies ! Great exercise and even more fun !
Caregiver Support Sessions — third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p . m .
Seeking the Spiritual Book Group — find out more at tinyurl . com / shalerseekers .
Dementia Friends Information Sessions — first Friday of the month at 10:30 a . m . Register at tinyurl . com / shalerfriends .
LET ’ S GET SOCIAL : ASK US ABOUT OUR LIBRARY OF THINGS — BOARD GAMES , PUZZLES , GAMES , AND MORE ! SNHL Card Players — Tuesdays at 1:00 p . m . Act Out Readers Theater — third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p . m .
Visit tinyurl . com / shalertheater for more info .
SNHL Needles and Hooks Beside the Books — Wednesdays at 2:00 p . m . Bring your knitting or crochet projects .