LIBRARY BUZZ:
Library announcements, programs & event highlights, related links, librarian comments
Closed all day Thursday Nov 27 for Thanksgiving Day
Election Day - Tuesday November 4 (The library is no longer a polling site)
EVENTS:
French Conversation Club for Kids - Atelier D'Expression Artistique
Every Saturday in November - 10-11:30 am
A new club for kids between the ages of 6 and 12, who are fluent or have a good command of the French language.
For more information click on the link above or check out L'Heure du Conte.
Embroidery Workshop 
Nov 1, 8, & 15 - 10-11 am
Learn how to embroider with our own Librarian, Elizabeth Krebs.
This three-week workshop is for children ages +7 and adults.
Innovative Ideas
Nov 3 - 7-9 pm
Join in discovering more about innovator John A. Brashear. Dr. John Alfred Brashear was an American astronomer and instrument builder, born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, 35 miles south of Pittsburgh. He was the most successful producers of telescopes and precision scientific instruments in the world. (b:November 24, 1840 - d:April 8, 1920)
League of Women Voters Lunchtime Series
Nov 6 - 12:00-1 pm
Join the League of Women Voters on the first Thursday of the month for a discussion of topical issues. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. This month's topic: World Trade and Economics
Contact: Mary Larsen 412-563-1797
French Storytime
Every Friday through Nov 21 - 10–10:30 am
Italian Conversation Group
Nov 6, 13, 20 - 10-12 am
The Italian Conversation Group has many friends who enjoy this beautiful language. New members are always welcome to join our lively and fun group, every Thursday mornings.
The group meets to read, translate, converse on different subjects related to the Italian culture, history, geography, cuisine and Italy's life today. There are also discussions on authors, composers, and poets as well as a chance to see travel films and Italian movies. This is a lively group with Italy as their motto.
For more information contact: Lisa Stasi 412-531-1912 or estasi@earthlink.net
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Enjoy an authentic Italian recipe of Tiramisu
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Click here for a variety of Italian resources available in our library.
German Recipe
The German Lanuage Group graciously provided a recipe that was not included in the last newsletter. Please click on the attachment for a delicious German Red Cabbage dish. Enjoy!
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center
Nov 7 - 9:30-11:30 am
Topic: Building a Major Gift Program
Presenter: Teresa Gregory of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center is pleased to offer this workshop in partnership with Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Pre-register at 412-281-7143.
Jerusalem: East Side Story
Nov 10 - 7-8:45 pm
Jerusalem...The East Side Story is a 57-minute documentary film by Mohammed Alatar. Questions, answers and discussion will follow. Click above for more details.
Allegheny General Hospital Women’s Health Education
Nov 11 – 6:30-8 pm
Topic: Women and Heart Disease
Presenter: Anita Radhakrishnan, M.D., AGH Department of Medicine
Registration is required. Call 1-877-284-2000
Saving on Home Energy - Practical and Affordable Solutions
Be GREEN: This three part series will be held over a three month period - Sep, Oct, & Nov. Each session is scheduled for three hours, that includes presentations and demonstrations. We will encourage Q&A. Bring your utility bills as reference material for diagnostic methods discussion.
Each session will repeat a 60 minute introductory overview that will provide the participants with: - Home energy demographic information from the Dept of Energy & EPA. - The EnergyStar initiatives for new and existing homes. - Western Pennsylvania residential energy initiatives (rebates and incentives) - Building Science basics to assist participants in making informed choices to address their home energy issues - Diagnostic methods.
Nov 15 – 1-4 pm
Session Three: Renewable home energy sources and practical implementations : Passive Solar, Solar Thermal, Photovoltaic, Geothermal
National Gaming Day
Nov 14th
The American Library Association & Hasbro are sponsoring National Gaming Day on November 15th. We at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library will be celebrating Gaming Day on November 14th. Click on Gaming Day to learn all the fun things happening at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Check out our Be a Player Gaming Group and the South Hills Scrabble Club.
Family Legal Issues
Nov 17 - 6:30-7:30 pm
A discussion about Powers of Attorneys, Living Wills and Guardianship lead by Meghan Tighe, LLP, an elder attorney with Neighborhood Legal Services Association. A question and answer session will follow.
Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society
Nov 17 - 1-3 pm
Join others in discussing family history as well as picking up tips on research. New members welcome!
Contact: Donald Rinald bdrinald@pghmail.com
Nov 20 – 7-8:30 pm
Hear world renown Paranormal Investigator Al Rauber talk about the haunting case of Lizzie Borden in The Lizzie Tapes: A Paranormal Case Study. Lizzie Borden took an ax...or did she? Al Rauber has spent the past 40 years investigating claims of haunting phenomena all over the U.S. and Europe.
Contact: Tom Muldowney 412-531-1912
Lizzie and Drew Borden website
Family Sing Along
Nov 28 - 2-3 pm
Join Margaret Hooton and Bob Barnett for their annual after Thanksgiving family sing-along. Musical fun for children ages 4 and up and their friends and families.
LIBRARY TIPS:
Specific tips on how to get the most out of your library.
How To Search our Databases - This month featuring our Home Improvement Reference Center.
LIBRARY BYTES:
Helpful databases, web related information
Check out the great e-services we offer through our Library’s E-Content Site.
Click on the Pink E-books-music-video Button on our website or click here for the Library’s E-content Site which offers:
- Downloadable Audiobooks
- Online Music
- E-books
- Books | Bytes | Buzz Newsletter
- Ask a Librarian by email
- MyLibrarydv
This month we are featuring our Music On-line service
where you can create and save playlists to your computer and if you desire, download music for a small fee. Through a simple form, users can choose a username (their e-mail address) and password, which will allow them to hold an account, create and save playlists.
Even if you don’t want to create an account or save playlists you can still listen to great classical, jazz, country, and every other genre of music from the comfort of your own computer. Choose from the following selections: Classical Music, American Song, African American Music, and Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries.
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!
LIBRARY BOOKS:
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! Playaways have now been merged with all of our books on tape and CD. They are easy to spot as they look like a movie video.
New Music CD's
We are quickly adding to our music selection. Come check out the new improved collection of classic, pop, rock and more new releases. Our "new" music display rack in located in the front of the library across from the circulation desk.
First-run, Award-winning, Independent Films on DVD
Too many great films are never released widely, despite critical acclaim and major awards. Millions of film fans across the country never get the chance to see them. Click here to access our Film Movement selection and discover the best foreign and independent films available in our library.
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