IN Shaler Spring 2020 | Page 52

SPECIAL LIBRARY HOURS (Check our website for regular hours): New Tuesday and Thursday hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Closed Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12 for the Easter Holiday n n SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH! The Library will be celebrating with a special raffle of beautiful and collectible March Family Madame Alexander dolls, plus special showings of the “Little Women” movies over the years. Watch for details. THE GREAT DEBATE EVENTS (BUT FOR FUN!) As 2020 contains a presidential election, SNHL is debating about what really matters, followed by a presentation by local experts referencing the debate topic. Fun and informative! Tuesdays at 6:45 PM on the following dates: • April 14 - Cats vs. Dogs: Who is most worthy to share the family couch? Ask the Vet! Dr. Kathy answers your pet questions. • June 16 - Bike vs. Car: Two wheels good, four wheels bad – or the opposite? Experts from Walk Bike Shaler will fill you in on the best way to ride. • August 18 - Harry vs. Ron: Who should Hermione have chosen? Dr. Kathleen Roberts, Harry Potter guru, presents a magical night. • October 20 - Candy Corn vs. Chocolate: Which is THE sweet treat? Pittsburgh’s Sweet Treats has some tips and goodies for you. THE GIANT 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 24, 6:30 -8:30 PM Membership only $15.00 • Book and Bake Sale: Saturday, April 25, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Bag Sale: Sunday, April 26, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM The Library opens for regular business at 1:00 PM WINE TASTING WITH JOHN ELD Saturday, May 2, 7:00 – 9:00 PM The Library’s Wine Tasting events are evenings to remember. They feature special wines paired with delicious tasting bits. Come together to learn more about your favorite wines while enjoying the company of good friends. Watch for details. COMING UP: • Lunch and Learns for Adults on Wednesday afternoons • An Evening of Poetry in April • Summer Reading Programs for ALL ages 50 SHALER n Closed Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day Holiday n Closing at 4:00 PM Friday, June 5 for Shaler Area Graduation BORROW FROM SNHL’S “LIBRARY OF THINGS” Everyone knows that SNHL is the place to borrow a good book, a rockin’ music CD, a recent movie on DVD, or your favorite magazine. But did you know that we have a “Library of Things” to borrow, FREE with your library card? Hobbyists can check out our telescope, metal detector, and binoculars. Cooks love our themed cake pans. Families go from “bored” to “board” with our great selection of games. Energy buffs plug in our power usage meter. Children love our Kindergarten, Storybook and American Girl Doll backpacks. Yearbooks from the Shaler area are available to browse in print or digitally. Some items have a wait list; others are grab-and-go. Call or visit to learn more. All are innovative items in our collection of materials. We truly live up to our motto, SNHL: Books…and so much more. PROGRAMMING AND MORE FOR ADULTS A library card, a computer, and Internet access are all you need for FREE electronic resources from home! eLibrary has links to ebooks, audio, magazines and research. Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Printeron allows you to print any document or web page from your computer, phone or tablet, and then send the print job to our Library printer. Pick up a brochure or visit the Library website to learn more. We also have Book Groups and Social Groups that meet regularly at the Library. Ask the Adult Reference Staff for information or assistance, or to schedule an appointment for you to get started. Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell Conversations March 24, June 23 & September 29, 12:00 & 6:30 PM Let’s talk about how we talk to each other face-to-face with guidance by quirky, unique author Malcolm Gladwell. No registration. Sassy Science Workshops! Watch for Field Trips this summer to Fall Run Park! Want to know the science behind the natural world? Adults can explore biodiversity and the world of nature with these fun HANDS- ON workshops, led by certified Master Naturalists/Educators Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:30 PM • March 12 – Gene Scene: Learn more about how our genes work and the diversity that surrounds us. • April 9 - Natural Selection Connection: How does Mother Nature decide? • May 14 – Munch a Bunch (of plants): Come find out what wild plants are edible and what dishes you can make at home. Tastings too!