HIGHLIGHTS:
Library Closed Independence Day
Saturday, July 4
 BOOKS
Book Lists
New on Book Stop - brand new books available first come, first serve. Only 3 weeks checkout with no extensions. Lots of choices available.
Summer Reading Book Lists
Art in Fiction, Gardening, Magazines, Photography, Summer Cooking, and Web Design
 BUZZ:
Library announcements, programs & event highlights, related links, librarian comments
Summer Reading Club Events
Click for detailed schedules
EVENTS:
*Discover Charles Darwin
Tuesday, Jul 7, 14, 28 10:00am - 12:00pm
A 6-week Discovery series with discussions by Dr. Cleon Cornes.
*Terrific Tuesdays
Tuesday, Jul 7, 14, 21, 28 1:30-2:30pm
Fun hour-long programs for children entering grades 1 and up! Check at the library for a complete schedule.
*Spanish Fiestas
Wednesday, Jul 8 & 22 1:30-2:30pm
Kids in grades 1-3 are invited to share Spanish fun. Spanish teachers from the Mt. Lebanon School District will lead the festivities. Summer reading fun!
*Craft Saturday!
Saturday, July 11 9-4:30 pm
*Pre-tour Garden Party
Saturday, Jul 11 6-8pm
$25 admission, in advance or at the door!
*19th Annual Mt. Lebanon Public Library Garden Tour
Sunday, Jul 12 12-5pm
Tickets: $12 in advance and $15 on tour day
*SAT Practice Test -- REGISTRATION ONLY!
Saturday, July 25 9am-1pm
*SAT Test Strategies 101 -- REGISTRATION ONLY
Tuesday, July 28 7-8:30pm
NEXT MONTH'S PREVIEW:
August 2009
Battle of the Books 4th, 5th, & 6th continues
Locating Your Civil War Ancestors
College Application Essay
Express Yourself Brunch
Concerts in the Courtyard
Summer Celebration with Doc Dixon
Pet Show
Paying for College
Battle of the Books -- 7th, 8th and 9th grade
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 BTYES:
Database Corner: Helpful databases, web related information
Tutor.com
You’ve got homework. We’ve got help. Mt. Lebanon Public Library offers help from real, live tutors right at the library via the Internet or from your home computer with your library card!
This program connects students to a real live tutor 7 days a week from 2 pm – 10 pm. Tutoring in Spanish is available as well.
Adult learners have access to the same topics as students plus resume writing, GED Prep, and Skills building.
Click TUTOR for more details.
LIBRARY TIPS:
Specific tips on how to get the most out of your library.
Stop the arguing and fighting when traveling with kids this summer - Learn about our Playaways!
Click HERE to search the catalog for titles you can check out tomorrow.
JULY CALENDARS:
Complete Information on our Current Events
What's New" RSS Feed
July Calendar of Events
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Kids! Teens! Adults! Summer Reading Clubs
REGISTER ONLINE and record your books ONLINE!
Reading Club Party is planned at the end with everyone invited, come rain or shine, Saturday, August 8, 1pm.
Summer Reading Club Events
Children's
The Children’s Summer Reading Club will end promptly Friday, August 7 with no exception.
*Tail Waggin' Tutors
Wednesdays, Jul 1, 8 7-8pm
Sign up to read to a dog, trained by Therapy Dogs International! Readers must pre-register.
*The Joint Is Jumpin'
Thursday, Jul 9 7-8pm
Hand-clapping jazz fun for the entire family!
*Spanish Fiestas
Wednesday, Jul 22 1:30-2:30pm
Kids in grades 1-3 are invited to share Spanish fun.
*Didgeridoo Down Under
Thursday, Jul 23 7-8pm
Learn about Australian music and culture! Hear a real Didgeridoo, too!
*Battle of the Books
Wednesday, July 29 6:30-9pm
Team reading & fun tournaments for kids entering grades 4, 5, & 6.
Registration required.
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Teens
The Teens Summer Reading Club “Express Yourself @ Your Library!”
*Express Yourself @ Your Library
Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00pm
July 7 - Make your own ringtone for free.
July 14, 21, 28 - Learn to crochet adorable, tiny animals and creatures.
Children's Book Buck Shop Schedule
| 6-8pm |
Mon & Wed |
July 6-29th |
| 12-4pm |
Tues & Thurs |
July 7-30th |
| 10-12pm |
Fri & Sat |
July 10-31st |
Redeem your “Book Bucks” at the Book Buck Shop located in the Children’s Story Room |
Adults
The Adult Summer Reading Program - Be Creative Meet the Authors
*Pittsburgh Signs Project
Be Creative: Meet the Authors
Saturday, July 11 2-4pm
For further information and photos, visit Pittsburgh Signs Project
*Linda Hoffman
Be Creative: Meet the Author
Saturday, Jul 18 1-3pm
He Can't Remember, She Can't Forget is a fictional story based on events in author Linda Hoffman's life.
Caleb Foss
Be Creative: Meet the Director
Monday Jul 27 7-8:45pm
A viewing of a Caleb Foss short experimental film.
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