TOWNSHIP OF SHALER NEWS

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK IS APRIL 8 – 14“ START HERE” AND CELEBRATE YOUR LIBRARY DURING NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK. STOP BY TO JOIN IN THE FUN!

The Great Spring Book Sale Blowout Sponsored by the Friends of Shaler North Hills Library Time to stock up on great books, paperbacks, AV materials, games, puzzles and more for all ages, at bargain prices. If you’ d like to volunteer your help with the Spring Book Sale, please contact the Library.

• Friends of SNHL Preview Night: Friday, April 20( 6:30 – 8:30 PM) Membership only $ 10.00!

• Book and Bake Sale: Saturday, April 21( 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

• Bag Sale: Sunday, April 22( 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) The Library opens for regular business at 1:00 PM

Allegheny Highlands Botanical Art Society Exhibit May 5 through 31, Community Room( closed for Memorial Day weekend) Celebrating the Worldwide Day of Botanical Art on May 18. Featuring live demonstrations and artworks depicting native plants created by resident artists illustrating the glorious

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diversity of plant life on Earth. Watch for more details.

Mother’ s Day FUNdraiser sponsored by the Friends of Shaler North Hills Library Sunday, May 6 at 1:30 PM A perfect gift for moms, sisters, BFFs and all special women in our lives. Celebrate them with relaxing activities, learning stations, food stations, drinks, and a takehome gift bag. Tickets are $ 25.00 and will be on sale soon at SNHL. All proceeds benefit the Library. Watch for more details.

V-E Day Celebration Tuesday, May 8, 1:00 to 3:00 PM V-E Day celebrates the end of World War II in Europe. The Library is honored to accept and install a WWII plaque honoring the local home front and their efforts to raise funds and supplies for the troops. The VFW will conduct a short ceremony. Glass City Swing Band will be on hand with tunes to get us“ In the Mood” and Rosie the Riveters will make return guest appearances! No registration needed.

“ Don’ t be afraid to ask” If you have an area of interest or are looking for a specific item that you can’ t find on our shelves, please let us know. We can frequently order it online for you, or have it sent to the Library for pickup. We look forward to serving you!

Programming and more for Adults A library card, a computer, and Internet access are all you need for FREE electronic resources from home! Overdrive gives you thousands of e-books and e-audiobooks. Magazines and audiobooks are available with the RB Digital Service and Flipster. Hoopla brings you thousands of movies, television, music, and audiobooks. Pick up a brochure or visit the Library website to

learn more. Ask the Adult Reference Staff for assistance or schedule an appointment to get started.

An Evening of Poetry & Music Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 PM Celebrating the works of local poets plus the beauty of words and storytelling. Free and open to the public and featuring readings, music, and refreshments. Books will be available for purchase. No registration needed.

Brush Buddies Night with Artist Elaine Bergstrom Friday, April 27, 7:00 to 9:00 PM Paint it and take it! Bring snacks, beverages( BYOB) and your creativity. COST: $ 25 prepaid at registration includes canvas, paints, brushes and Elaine’ s guidance. Limited to 30 people. Payment due at registration.

Meet the Author: Lynda Schuster Tuesday, May 1, 6:30 to 8:00 PM Dirty Wars and Polished Silver: The Life and Times of a War Correspondent Turned Ambassatrix is Ms. Schuster’ s story of her life abroad as a foreign correspondent in war-torn countries, and later, as the wife of a U. S. ambassador. Books will be for sale by Riverstone Books. Meet the Author is generously sponsored by the Friends of SNHL.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Earth Day Sunday, April 22, 1:15 to 2:15 PM Join us for a relay race with recyclables and trash! Come find out how well you know your trash and have some fun getting to run at the Library. All ages fun!

Tail Waggin’ Tutors Saturday, April 28, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Drop by and share a story with certified therapy dogs. No registration needed.