ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Library will be closed on Sundays starting May 25^th through August 31^st.
Reopening on Sundays September 7^th. Visit your library often this summer!

JUNE CALENDARS
Complete Information on our Current Events 
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June Calendar of Events

LIBRARY BUZZ
Library issues, program & event highlights, related links, librarian comments, booklists and more

Catch the Reading Bug! The Children's Summer Reading Club

takes wing next month. Children will be able to register and track their book reading online beginning on our official kick-off day, Thursday, June 12. Plenty of fun and prizes will be available for everybuggy. Click here for details.

Metamorphosis Teens Summer Reading Program - Creative activity each Tuesday starting June 17^th 
 

Adult Summer Reading – shares its 2008 theme with the teen program. Choose a few or choose a lot of books to read; each book gives participants a chance to win great prizes! This year everything is done online – registration, book logging and prize selection. Are you a little intimidated about doing everything online? Don’t worry, computer tutors are available to help. Call the library to check time of availability of tutors. 

Proven Strategies to Trim Down, Firm Up, and Get Fit - Learn how to lose weight and keep it off, redefine your physique, strengthen muscles and bones, and improve energy levels. Please join Pitt Soccer Coach and local soccer legend Joe Luxbacher on June 11, 7-8:30 p.m., as he presents proven fitness strategies. Joe’s emphasis is on achieving results without exhaustive workouts and wacky diets. Learn how to trim down, firm up and get fit for the summer!

A six week series every Wednesday at 10 a.m. staring June 18^th Dr. Cleon Cornes presents why Ludwig van Beethoven remains one of the most influential composers of all time.

Battle Brunch for 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th Grade Battle of the Books: Join us for a pre-battle mixer and planning meeting for Battle of the Books. Booklists will be given out and teams can be formed. For those unable to attend, information will be available after June 20^th until July 31^st. Bring a covered dish. More details Origami – Let your fingers do the folding and create your own dazzling paper masterpieces at this fun workshop for children ages 6 and up and their families, June19. 7-8 p.m.

LIBRARY TIP:
Specific tips on how to get the most our of your library

The Card is the Key to Unlocking your Library’s potentialWe want to make your visit to the library as pleasant as possible. Help us to serve you more efficiently by having your library card ready when you come to the circulation desk. Having your library card handy means you are always able to check out materials.  For your protection, we only release reserve items to the specific card used to place the hold. Please understand our policy if you come in to pick up reserved items with the wrong library card.  If you do not have your library card, you have two options:

1.      We can immediately replace your card with proper identification for a $2.00 charge.2.      We can hold your items at the circulation desk for 48 hours, allowing you the opportunity to return with your library card.

 The Card is the Key to Unlocking your Library’s potential.

LIBRARY BYTES:
Holiday facts, interesting info, helpful databases
June 14 - Flag Day
June 15 - Father's Day

Fun Things to Do this summer – recommended by the staff at Mt. Lebanon Library
Neighborhood parks are fun to visit with an assortment of walking trails, basketball courts, playgrounds.
Rails to Trails walks
Kennywood Park  and the Sandcastle Water Park
Bach, Beethoven and Brunch Sundays in July & August in Mellon Park
First Friday Evenings at the Frick Park June-September
Sundays in the Park - Schenley Park
First Friday in Mt. Lebanon
Summer Guide by the Pittsburgh City Paper  
Children’s Book of the Month List

Introducing MyLibraryDV – a unique video-on-demand service created by Recorded Books and your library. Anywhere you have a broadband internet connection you can have access to hundreds of DVD-quality videos covering a wide range of interests. You will find over 500 videos including award winning movies, foreign and independent films. MyLibraryDV is constantly adding entertaining and educational programming for you to enjoy.All you need is a library account in good standing and high-speed internet access.
Click HERE for more information and START DOWNLOADING TODAY!

Playaways – are self-contained audio books that weigh 2 ounces
and are half the size of a deck of cards!  Stop by and check one out! 

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