LIBRARY BUZZ:
Library announcements, programs & event highlights, related links, librarian comments
Greetings--
We just learned that one of our patrons and longstanding volunteers, Nancy Smith will be honored this fall as one of the
Municipality's "This Town...." outstanding citizen award. We know how much
she does for the library gardens as well as the community. We are delighted by this recognition of
her volunteer work.
The Book Sale Set Up begins October 3 so please hold your donations, Sep 28 – Oct 20, while we are setting up and selling. Thank you.
Book Sale Set Up Oct 3, 4, 5, 10 (Fri-Sun & the following Fri) 9:00 - 5:00 pm
Book Sale Set Up Oct 6, 7, 8, 9 (Mon-Thurs) 9:00 - 9:00 pm
Twice Sold Tales Fall Book Sale Begins! See Schedule below.
Books and Bubbly Fall Book Pre-Sale Oct 10 (Fri) 6:00 - 8:30 pm Cost $25
Twice Sold Tales Fall Book Sale Oct 11, 12 (Sat & Sun) 9:00 - 4:30 pm
Book Sale Oct 13, 14, 15, 16 (Mon-Thurs) 9:00 - 8:30 pm
Twice Sold Tales Book Sale ½ Price Day Oct 14 (Fri) 9:00 - 4:30
Twice Sold Tales Book Sale Bag Day Oct 18 (Sat) 9:00 - 4:30
Book and Bubbly Fall Book Pre-Sale
Join us for an evening of good food and great reads! This is your opportunity to purchase books before Twice Sold Tales Sale officially opens. The pre-sale gala is $25 per person and you may register at the Circulation desk and pay in advance by 4:50 pm, Friday, October 10, or pay upon entry at 6:00 pm, Friday October 10.
EVENTS:
League of Women Voters Lunchtime Series
Oct 2 - 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: Single Payer Health Care
French Storytime
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 - 10–10:30 am
Chinese Storytime
Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 - 9:15-9:45 am
The Origami Club
Oct 12 – 2-3 pm
For ages 6 and up, with their families. In the Children’s Storyroom.
German Language Group
Oct 13 & Oct 27 – 7:30-9:00 pm
Practice your German conversation in an informal setting. New members are always welcome. We meet every 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Contact Dr. Edith Krause at 412-531-1912. Click here for German resources at our library. Welcome to DANK and PA Festivals and Fairs. To locate festivals relating to German events, type in "german" in the keyword box.
Book Buddies Club
Oct 20 – 6:30-7:30 pm
Join our new book club for kids in kindergarten and first grade!
Read a book alone or with a grownup or friend and we'll talk about it at our meeting and have lots of fun!!
The first book selection, Hello, Bumblebee Bat by Darrin Lunde, will be available in The Children's Library on Monday,
September 8.
Women’s Health Education
Oct 21 – 6:30-8:30 pm
Topic: Enjoy Eating with Diabetes
Presenter: Mary Jo Winkler R.D.
Registration required. Call 1-877-284-2000
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Foundation Center
Oct 24 – 9-12 noon
Fright Night
Oct 24 – 6:30-8:30 pm
Be prepared to be scared!
Join us for our annual Fright Night. Thrills and chills for the entire family... Storytimes, Cartoon Classics, Halloween Crafts, Day of the Dead Skulls, Mystery Maze, and Boo Bowling are just some of the scary fun we have planned for you.
Come as you are or dress in costume. Refreshments throughout the evening. Boo!
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 utitlity 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.
Oct 25 – 1-4 pm
Session Two: Do it yourself items. Myths, rumors, folk lore & facts…. Ventilation, Heath & Safety, Thermostat settings, Appliances & Phantom loads
Nov 15 – 1-4 pm
Session Three: Renewable home energy sources and practical implementations : Passive Solar, Solar Thermal, Photovoltaic, Geothermal
Nationality Night
Oct 27 – 7-8:30 pm
Families from other countries for whom English is a second language are invited to this introduction where they will learn about the resources available here at the library for all members of their family. There will be a storytime for younger children. Meeting Room A
We received today a handsome citation from the PA House of Representatives, sponsored by Matt Smith, to recognize the library for the Best Practices Award we received from the Pennsylvania Library Association this year. As you may recall, the award is for our "Nationality Night" program for immigrant families (planned and conducted by Judy Sutton and Connie Mathews) and won in the category of "Programming and Services to Children Under the Age of Six." The citation describes the important work our library does in preschool services, as well as the work we do for the community as a whole. It's quite an impressive citation. We are grateful to Matt for his work on behalf of public libraries and the people they serve. After the library board meeting on September 18 we will display the citation along with others we received for our 75th anniversary on our "awards wall."
Craft Saturdays - bring the family on the 1st Saturdays of every month, 9am-4:30pm, ages 3 and up
OCTOBER CALENDARS:
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LIBRARY TIPS:
Specific tips on how to get the most out of your library.
Click on Kids Page, then Calendar to see what’s happening this month in the Children’s Library!
If you search Google Public Calendar for Mt. Lebanon Children’s Library, you can add our Calendar to your own Google Calendar. Neat huh!
LIBRARY BOOKS:
Banned Books Week. September 27 – October 4
Celebrating the Freedom to Read
Click here to see a list of books that have been banned. Banned Book Resource List
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.
LIBRARY BYTES:
Helpful databases, web related information
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NEXT MONTH'S PREVIEW:
Embroidery Workshop
The Lizzie Tapes: A Paranormal Case Study
Library Closed for Thanksgiving Thurs Nov 27