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Registration and prepayment of $ 35.00 / wreath . Limited space so register early !
Additional decorated wreaths will be for sale on Saturday ,
November 4 at the Library . Monday Night Book Group - Second Monday of month at 6:30 p . m . The Monday Night Book Group reads a wide variety of material . For more information , please email Sharon at mcraes @ einetwork . net .
Get in Tune with Nature Series : Cool Science for Adults ! — Selected Wednesdays at 1:00 p . m .
Join Master Naturalist Pat Milliken as she helps us explore and understand the natural world all around us . Check out unusual plants and animals , learn about feathers , and more surprises . Registration is required . Visit our website for details and dates .
Readings in Alternative Everything - Second Wednesday of month at 7:00 p . m . ( via Zoom )
This is a community-led book discussion group . Book titles are subject to change per group leader , every few months . Email RIchard Kajuth , EdS , DD at RKajuthDD @ gmail . com for more information and the Zoom link . Mystery Book Group - Third Thursday of month at 2:30 p . m . The Mystery Book Group meets monthly and discusses mysteries and thrillers . For more information and to join the group , please email Beth at lawryb2 @ einetwork . net .
Virtual Poetry Workshops hosted by Art and Inspiration International – Second Thursday of month , 7:00 to 9:00 p . m .
Connects all level of poets to share works and gain feedback . Open to anyone 18 years of age or older and moderated by Alyssa Sineni . For more information and how to participate , please contact Alyssa at infoartandinspiration @ gmail . com . Virtual Meditation for Everyone - Fridays from 9:30 to 10:00 a . m . This group is led by a certified guide in meditation practice each week . Held via Zoom . Please register for introductory materials and to obtain the Zoom link . Contact Beth at lawryb2 @ einetwork . net .
YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE We are so thankful for your love and support . If you have questions or concerns , please share them with us in person or via email at shaleryouthservices @ gmail . com .
In-Person Fun ! For now we offer some of our programs ( Ants to Zucchini , Book Babies , Alphabet Animals , Phonics Fun , Discovery Kids Science , Storytime Express , Saturday Storytime , American Girls and Fun Food for Kids ) in person ! As we go to press , the Library requires masks for patrons ages 2 and up . All of our storytellers will be masked during programs , and all of our storytellers have been vaccinated .
Virtual Fun Too ! We understand that everyone ’ s comfort level is different , so programs are being live-streamed and also available afterwards on our Facebook page and our Shaler
Library Television YouTube channel . Yes , Miss Ing will dance on Thanksgiving Day !
Here ’ s How : If you plan to attend a program in person , for programs for kids from birth through preschool , please register at the Library or at tinyurl . com / shalerfall . No need to register if watching online . Other programs have a link at shalercalendar . org .
TERRIFIC TEEN PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 7-12 Please register for teen programs by signing up on our website at shalerlibrary . org or call the Library at 412-486-0211 .
Stop by the Teen Room for “ Teen Takeout ” bags which include a take-and-make craft and customized book selections , packaged and ready for checkout ! Teen Game Night - Saturday , October 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 p . m . Play some great board games and card games . Feel free to bring a favorite game from home too . Harry Potter Movie Night - Saturday , November 13 from 6:30 to 9:00 p . m . Enjoy watching Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix on the big screen . Bring your own individual snacks if you like . Teen Craft and Vendor Fair - Saturday , December 4 from 2:00 to 4:00 p . m . SNHL is seeking teens who wish to sell their wares to the public ( crafts , baked goods , homemade items ). Set up your table starting at 1:00 p . m . and sell to the public from 2:00 to 4:00 p . m . Please contact Kara Falck to reserve a table : falckk @ einetwork . net . Just $ 5.00 a table , and you keep your profits ! Teen Craft Night - Saturday , January 15 from 7:00 to 8:00 p . m . Using mod podge paint and recycled book pages , design your own votive candle holder or ceramic tile .
BOOKS … AND SO MUCH MORE ! For At-Home Caregivers If you are caring for an older adult at home , the Library has many resources to borrow or “ try before you buy .” Aquapaint , Scrabble , checkers / chess , match games , brain games , games for indoors and a caregiver ’ s backpack containing many resources for those caring for older adults with cognitive or physical issues . Thank you for loving your Library ! We are so grateful ! Our heartfelt thanks go to the many donors who helped us raise much-needed funds during September ’ s Love Your Library Month , when donations received a partial match from the Jack Buncher Foundation . Your ongoing support is needed more than ever now , and will be important for us to continue to serve you in 2022 . Thank you ! Join our Friends Group ! Love Your Library ? Want to help out ? Join as a new member of the Friends of the Shaler North Hills Library . The Friends of SNHL actively work to make SNHL a better place . They annually donate over $ 20,000 through fundraisers , membership dues , and raffles . Membership is only $ 15.00 , $ 25.00 for household . For more information contact Janet Miller at jmmpitt @ msn . com . ( The membership form is also available on the Library website .)

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