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HIGHLIGHTS:
Library Closed Memorial Day, May 31
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KEN RICE
Come join us for an evening with Ken Rice, Tuesday, May 4 7-8:45 pm. A national award-winning journalist, Ken co-anchors the weeknight editions of KDKA-TV News at Five and Eleven and the KDKA Ten O'Clock News on Pittsburgh's CW.
He is one of the few local journalists ever to report live on the CBS Evening News -- in the tense hours following a shooting spree in Pittsburgh's suburbs in 2000. As a member of the KDKA Investigators in 1996, Ken exposed the city of Pittsburgh's recycling program as a sham -- revealing how "recyclables" were simply being dumped in a landfill. His reporting led directly to the firing and prosecution of the city's recycling contractor.
Ken has been honored with local, state and national journalism awards, including a national first place Associated Press award for an investigation called Harrisburg Paydirt – which exposed Pennsylvania legislators' lucrative, taxpayer-funded perks. Ken developed and taught a television news reporting course at Point Park University and is frequently called upon to speak at local schools and community organizations.
He serves on the board of the Allegheny District Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and is Honorary Chair of Pittsburgh's annual MS Walk. Ken also chairs the advisory board of the volunteer service organization Pittsburgh Cares, and serves on the advisory board of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. He is a past board member of the Southwestern PA chapter of The American Red Cross, and has worked on charitable endeavors with many organizations including Share our Strength, the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. In 2007, the Food Bank honored Ken's contributions with its Hunger Awareness Day Award.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the news process here in Pittsburgh.
BOOKS
Book Lists
New on Book Stop - brand new books available first come, first served. Only 1 week checkout, but can be renewed twice. Lots of choices available.
Book Talk by Mt. Lebanon Library Young Adult Librarian, Laurie Schultz -Pirates by Cilea Rees
This book has an exciting plot and a reeling pace with accuracy to historical detail and realism in the portrayal of seafaring life and the injustice of slavery. This book was a YALSA Best Book for Young Adults in 2004 and is also an excellent audio selection. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did! Click Book Talk for more detail.
EVENTS: *Family Caregiver Series
*Self Defense Basics *Preservation Week: Preserve Your Treasures
*Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center *Primary Election Day *We dig dirt! *Wine Tasting @ The Book Cellar *Teen Women's Lock-in -- Celebrity Tributes *Sorting Through Social Security
Groups that meet regularly Book Groups: Children's: For Everyone: Language Groups: Seniors: Teens:
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*An Evening with Ken Rice 
*Counting Caterpillars
*Tail Wagging Tutors
BYTES
Database Corner: Helpful databases, web-related information
Find a Career with Career Transitions
The library is pleased to offer access to Career Transitions, a new electronic resource offering a comprehensive guide to career change.
Career Transitions is a guided, self-paced application that walks you through the entire process of:
- assessing strengths and interests
- exploring new opportunities
- preparing a resume
- finding educational opportunities and networking advice
- performing a comprehensive job search
- applying online
You will be guided by information about:
- career paths
- industries
- companies
- job availability
- growth potential
- professional associations
Career Transitions is a one-stop resource for anyone going through career change, whether they are dealing with job loss, re-training needs or looking for new career paths.
Mt. Lebanon residents may access Career Transitions at the library or from any computer by going to the library Web site and using your library card.
Go to www.mtlebanonlibrary.org
Click on Research and Reference
Click on eResearch Resources
Click on Job and Career
LIBRARY TIPS
Specific tips on how to get the most out of your library.
Book Clubs Take Notice!
More advice to Book Clubs.
If your book group plans on using county library copies, make sure that your selected title is NOT: 1) a book with TOO MANY reserves on it (they will not arrive in time) or 2) a book with TOO FEW copies for your book group. These are common frustrations for book club members. Check out our book and literature database: Books and Literature
Includes:
- Biography Reference Bank - full text biographical articles
- Bookflix - pairs classic video storybooks with nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic
- Literature Resource Center - author information, literary criticism and plot summaries *
- NoveList - fiction database to read reviews & annotations, get discussion guides and more *
- NoveList K-8 - features articles, booktalks, book discussion guides, and author read-alikes
- Play Index - find citations to some 31,000 plays published individually or in collections from 1949 to the present
- Poetry Criticism Database - critical essays and biographical information
* Especially good sources for book groups.
*Does your book group have a book they thought was outstanding and would like to recommend to the community? Share your book club book review with the us by contacting newsletter_editor@mtlebanonlibrary.org and reviews will be posted each month in this newsletter. Let us know if we can share your book group name.
LIBRARY TIDBITS
ALAAmericanLibraryAssociation Literacy Grant
It is with great pleasure to announce that Mt. Lebanon Public Library was one of 70 libraries selected by the American Library Association to receive a $5,000 grant as part of “The American Dream Starts @ your library” literacy initiative, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The grant money will be used to add ESL/foreign language material and resources to the library as well as additional programs and services.
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Donations Needed for Baubles, Books, & Bubbly
Baubles, Books, & Bubbly is continuing to accept bauble * donations for October's big event. Please see what baubles (trinkets or showy thing) you have to contribute and bring it to the Book Cellar when opened.
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SAVE
THE
DATES!
| Garden Party | - Sat, July 10 | 6-8 pm | $25 Admission |
| Garden Tour | - Sun, July 11 | Noon-5 pm | $12 pre-sale |
| $15 tour day |
MAY CALENDARS:
Complete Information on our Current Events
May Calendar of Events
NEXT MONTH'S PREVIEW:
June 2010
Dress the Part: Men's Guide for 2010
>>Summer Reading Program Kick Off<<
CHILDREN'S: "Make a Splash" with Doc Dixon Magic Show
TEENS: "Make Waves @ Your Library"
ADULTS: "Water for Your Mind" with Reiki Program
Community Buzz
MT. LEBANON ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING EVENTS
In cooperation with the Mt. Lebanon Public Works Department, JVS Environmental is offering unwanted electronic items disposal services to the residents and businesses of Mt. Lebanon. Bring your unwanted electronic items (working or non-working) on the dates below to the Mt. Lebanon Public Works Facility at 1250 Lindendale Drive, to be properly recycled and help minimize the amount of toxic heavy metals and recoverable materials currently destined for our landfills and natural areas.
Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nominal fee will be charged. More details.
>>>>>> More opportunities to recycle.
Hard to Recycle Collections Event - Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Resources Council, Inc.
2010 Collection Schedule
May 8
June 26
July 17
September 25
October 16
Two great links on how and where to recycle those odd items. RECYCLE OBSCURE MATERIALS and EARTH911.com