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Library announcements, programs & event highlights, related links, librarian comments

EVENTS:

*Helping Your Child Through School
Tuesday, Dec 1     7-8:45 pm
Dr. Allan Clark will be here to talk about anything pertaining to child and adolescent mental health. Dr. Clark is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with 20 years experience.

*Green Buildings:
From Cradle to Grave  
Wednesday, Dec 2    7-8:45 pm
Learn more about green buildings and green building products, what makes a building or a product green. Learn how to apply life cycle thinking (or a cradle to grave approach) to decisions that impact our daily lives.

*Book Cellar Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, Dec 3    6-8:30 pm
Come help us celebrate the one year anniversary of The Book Cellar with Glogg and gourmet snacks supplied by the Fine Palate!

*Holidays Around the World
Thursday, Dec 3    6:30-8 pm
Bring your family and friends to the library to share stories, songs, and treats that celebrate holidays around the world! Enjoy a winter puppet show, too!
For children ages 3 and up and their families.

*South Hills Community Flute Choir
Thursday, Dec 3, 10 & 17     7-8:30 pm
Flute players of all levels, ages, and abilities from the South Hills area are invited to practice with the South Hills Community Flute Choir. For further information, contact Pat Zadylak at 412-344-7701 or phz1700@hotmail.com.

*Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center Workshop:  Basics of Volunteer Administration
Friday, Dec 4    9:30-12:30 pm
Pre-register at 412-281-7143, Jim Lutton.

*Craft Saturday!
Saturday, Dec 5    9 am-4:30 pm
Bring the family to make a craft in the children's room on the first Saturday of every month. The craft table will be available all day until 4:30. Ages 3 and up.

*Holiday for the Birds
Saturday, Dec 5     9:30-11:45 am
Kids! Join the Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy and make some tasty treats for our feathered friends.
RSVP @ 412-341-7307.

*Mt. Lebanon Conversation Salon
Monday, Dec 7    10 am-12 pm
Join friends and neighbors in talking about current events and issues touching all our lives.

* Meet Jessica Bellas: Author of Maotai, Mooncakes & Monks
Monday, Dec 7     7-9 pm
Author Jessica Bellas has written a memoir, a culture shock guide, a travelogue, a political commentary and an adventure rolled into one. Starting as weekly emails back to her family and friends in the United States more people became hooked on her writing. Her access to information was bolstered by her remarkable skill of winning enormous respect from officials, factory bosses and academics alike. Read more about Jessica and our scheduled program.

*Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center Workshop
Wednesday, Dec 9    9:30 am-12:30 pm
Topic: The Balancing Act--Preventing Burn Out and Compassion Fatigue and Dealing with Difficult People--A Survival Guide
Pre-register at 412-281-7143, Jim Lutton.

*ABCs--Art, Books, & Crafts
Wednesday, Dec 9    6:30-7:30 pm
Join us for a quick story and art activity in this new program! For children ages 3-8 and their families.
Hear Don't Be Afraid, Little Pip by Karma Wilson & make penguins!

*DIY: Recession Proof Ideas
Saturday, Dec 12     10-11:30 am
Need ways to save money and get through the recession? Things you can do yourself? Mary Beth Thakar and Rose Lord have some ideas for you.

*Book to Film Discussion
Monday, Dec 14    6:30-8:45 pm
Elaine Wertheim will show and lead the discussion of the film No Country for Old Men, directed by the Coen Brothers.

*Folksong Sharing
Wednesday, Dec 16    6:30-9 pm
An informal group of lovers of folk songs.