March News 2017

NORTHLAND NEWS March 2017
MISSION STATEMENT: Northland Library enables, encourages and empowers lifelong learning and discovery.
At Your Library
Patrons share ways that they enjoy the winter months in the upper
level of the Library.
Parents learn how to protect their child’s identity at our Digital Boot
Camp program.
Feature Focus
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY AT OUR MAGICAL GARDEN GALA!
Discover the magic of the Library at night during the Garden Gala, Saturday, April 22
at 7:30 p.m. We’ll transform the library into a paradise of greenery, good times and
good eats! Guests may roam both floors of the library enjoying live entertainment, an
assortment of tempting libations and food from local restaurants to tantalize the taste
buds at the over-21 event.
The Garden Gala will benefit the construction of The Learning Garden at Northland,
a flexible outdoor educational space, which will contain a sensory garden for patrons
of all ages. The Learning Garden will offer library patrons educational programs, entertainment
and events under the stars or in the sun!
Our thanks to the businesses providing tastings, including Arsenal Cider, King View
Mead, Country Hammer Moonshine, Liberty Pole Spirits (whiskey), Pittsburgh Winery,
Maggie’s Farm Distillery (rum), and wines from Premier Innovations Group and
PA Wine and Spirits Chairman’s Selections. Allegra Pittsburgh/Image 360 and Barry L.
Rotz, DMD, will sponsor wine tables, also featuring fine wines.
Garden Gala guests will have their fill with restaurant samples, including tastes from
Bistro 9101, Monte Cello’s of Wexford, Mediterrano Graeter’s Ice Cream, Chipotle and
many more.
A silent auction will provide an extravaganza of baskets, gift cards and one-of-a-kind
experiences and items, including a huge wine basket, Pittsburgh Steelers items, tickets
to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s BNY Mellon Grand Classics series, passes to
the National Aviary, certificates for massages, and much more.
WPXI news anchor Peggy Finnegan will serve as Honorary Chair with wine expert John
Eld as Honorary Sommelier.
Tickets for the Garden Gala are $60 in advance ($75 at the door), available online
http://bit.ly/1IKsneW and from the Foundation office (412-366-8100, ext. 104). Spend a
magical evening helping us grow a special place to create, explore and discover!
Patron Feedback
(I love Northland) “Because you provide programs that are
relevant. Loved the To Kill a Mockingbird challenge! So needed
at this time.” -Anonymous
Volunteers from AARP help eligible patrons with their tax preparation.
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Featured Adult Programming & Events Registration is required for adult programs as noted.
You may register online, in person at the adult reference desk or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113.
TAX PREPARATION
ASSISTANCE CONTINUES
The Library is once again partnering with the
AARP to offer tax prep for senior citizens and
low-income residents. The Library will host the
AARP on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April
13 from 9 a.m. – noon. IRS-trained volunteers
will help in preparing both federal and state
forms. This service is offered on a first-come,
first-served basis and we cannot guarantee that
everyone needing help will be accommodated
on any given day. Please remember to bring all
necessary paperwork to complete the forms. A
sign-up sheet will be located outside the lower
lobby entrance beginning at 7:30 a.m., so early
arrivals can register and then either wait in their
car or return when the library opens.
PEDAL POWER! BIKE FROM
PITTSBURGH TO D.C.
Join us on Saturday, March 18 from 2-3 p.m.
to learn about the 335 mile Great Allegheny
and Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) bike trails that
stretch all the way from Pittsburgh to Washington
D.C. Come ready to explore the towns along
the trail and gain information that will prepare
you for the bike ride of a lifetime. Presenters Ida
and Maggie Adkins made the journey last summer
and are eager to tell you what awaits you
on your next bike adventure. Maggie completed
the trip and she was only 10 years old. You can
do it too! Registration is required.
Writing
Your Memoir
MANDALA ART MEDITATION WORKSHOP
Learn to draw and paint your own mandala on Monday, March 20 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.! We
will explore the process of art as a meditation, and also how the finished product (the mandala
itself) can be used as a meditative tool. We will learn how to make mandalas with a positive
intention, and find out why mandalas increase concentration and promote balance. We will
also examine the meaning of mandalas in cultures all over the world.
All levels of artistic ability
are welcome. Templates and
blank pages will be available
for you to create your
mandala at your own pace!
COST: $20.00 (cash or
check) for supplies and
instruction, due at the class.
Registration is required.
UNDERSTANDING OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
Join us on Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. when Nick Flower, Psy.D., clinical psychologist, will
lead a lively and informative discussion of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and its treatment.
“What if I harm someone on impulse? What if I contaminate my whole family and they
get really sick? What if I’m gay and don’t know it?” These are just some of the obsessions that
nearly 4.5 million people struggle with on a daily basis all across the United States. Dr. Flower
will discuss what OCD is and how it is most effectively treated with an opportunity for discussion
and questions from the audience.
Dr. Flower is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of OCD and related
anxiety disorders with exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP). He received special
training in ERP from the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and sees mostly patients with
OCD and anxiety disorders at his private practice located in Downtown Pittsburgh. Registration
is required.
DIGITAL BOOT CAMP FOR PARENTS: SOCIAL MEDIA APPS
Part of our Digital Boot Camp for Parents series, this session on Saturday,
March 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. will cover three specific social media
apps, like Snapchat. Get the answers to questions you have been dying to
ask about specific apps and learn the positives and negatives. This session
will offer some tips and best practices for managing social apps. It will be
held on the CCAC North campus; Room 3002. Doors open at 8:30am with the presentation
starting promptly at 9:00am. Registration is required and space is limited. An American Sign
Language Interpreter will be present at this session.
WRITING YOUR MEMOIR
Mondays: April 3, 17; May 8, 22; June 5, 19
from 4 - 5 p.m.
The thought of writing a memoir might be
daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! With a little
guidance and effort, anyone can relive their life
on paper, and share their story with their loved
ones.
This series of classes will be focused on
discussion, technique, and guidance. Participants
will be expected to share snippets with other
classmates to get feedback. Registration is
only required for the first week, and covers all
sessions. No new additions accepted after the
2nd meeting on April 17.
About the instructor: B.A. Youngerman is
an experienced marketing writer as well as a
newspaper and magazine journalist, with a
special interest in memoir writing.
INDIAN COOKING CLASS: GOBHI PARATHA
On Monday, March 27 at 7 p.m., our favorite Indian cook, Ann Manchella, will demonstrate
the preparation of another tasty vegetarian food from India: Gobhi Paratha. Gobhi Paratha is a
tasty flatbread stuffed with cauliflower.
Watch her preparation and taste a generous sample. Copies of the recipe will be available for
you to take home to try it for yourself. Registration is required.
SKIN CARE FOR CHILDREN
Do you ever wonder about the best way to take care of your child’s skin? Join dermatologist
Dr. Alan Solter on Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m. in a discussion on the proper ways to use
cleansers, moisturizers and sunscreens. During this presentation, parents will:
• Learn the types of products which can be beneficial or should be avoided.
• Discover the facts about sunscreen safety.
• Find out how to treat common skin problems with non-prescription products.
Dr. Solter will debunk myths regarding several skin conditions. Dr. Solter will also present
information on Camp Discovery, a week long summer camp in Pennsylvania sponsored by the
American Academy of Dermatology which is free to children with skin conditions. Registration
is required.

Ongoing Adult Programs
Film Series
FOREIGN FILM: The Innocents (Drama from France/Poland)
Wednesday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m.
In 1945 Poland, a young French Red Cross doctor who is sent to assist
the survivors of the German camps discovers several nuns in advanced
stages of pregnancy during a visit to a nearby convent. No registration
is required. Refreshments will be served.
TRAVEL FILM: Vietnam
Wednesday, March 15 at 2 p.m.
This month we visit Vietnam and start in Saigon, then we move on to
Cu Chiu, and tour the tunnels built by the Vietcong. We’ll see Vietnam’s
capital, Hanoi, and conclude the tour in Ha Long Bay, a natural wonder.
No registration is required. Refreshments will be served.
Ongoing Activities
STORY SWAP
StorySwap, an open forum to swap stories, practice the ones you may have or just listen.
This group is intended for older teens and adults and meets on Monday, March 6 at 7 p.m.
No registration required.
CONVERSATION SALONS
Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats, any topic is
acceptable. No reservation is required to participate. This month, our conversation salons will be
on Friday, March 10 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, March 22 at 1 p.m. No registration required.
STEEL CITY WORDSMITHS
This group of writers working towards a published
story will meet on Monday, March 13 from 6:30 –
8:30 p.m. to discuss story topics and give feedback.
Questions? Contact leader Tom Prigg at gonzotales@
gmail.com, include “steel city wordsmiths” in the
subject. No registration required.
SCRABBLE CLUB
Join us for Scrabble Club at Northland on Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m. We will meet on the
third Thursday of every month. Boards are provided by the library, but feel free to bring your
own if you prefer! No registration required.
NORTHLAND KNITTERS
Come work on your project, share tips and patterns with knit and crochet enthusiasts of all
skill levels. The afternoon circle will meet on Friday, March 17 at 1 p.m. The evening circle will
meet on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m.
CHESS FOR ADULTS
Play chess on a regular basis and pick up some tips and techniques, on Saturday, March 18
from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Nancy Stedeford
at 412-367-6284.
NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS
This group will meet on Tuesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. to discuss “Preserving Your Online and
Digital Legacy.” This talk will cover the issues and legalities involved in preserving the electronic
records and research when a person passes-on. For more information about the North Hills
Genealogists, go to www.northhillsgenealogists.org.
LA LECHE LEAGUE
This group helps with breastfeeding through mother-to-mother support. The group will meet
on the fourth Friday of each month, March 24 from 10-11 a.m. Questions please contact
lalechekim@gmail.com
Book Discussions
NONFICTION AT NORTHLAND
On Tuesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. we will
discuss Dark Money: The Hidden History of
the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical
Right by Jane Mayer. Newcomers welcome. Our
selection for April is ADHD Nation: Children,
Doctors, Big Pharma, and the Making of an
American Epidemic by Alan Schwarz.
READINGS IN
ALTERNATIVE
EVERYTHING
Interested in mysteries of
the mind, holistic healing,
mind/body/spirit connections
and other alternative ways of looking at ourselves
and our world? The book for discussion
will be How to be Compassionate: A Handbook
for Creating Inner Peace and a Happier World,
by the Dalai Lama. The next group meeting will
be Tuesday, March 14 at 7 p.m.
BOOKED FOR LUNCH
March’s book is A Spool of
Blue Thread by Anne Tyler.
Join us on Friday, March 10 at
11:30 a.m. Bring a brown bag
lunch and we’ll provide the
beverages. The book for April
will be Five Days Left by Julie Lawson Timmer.
No registration required.
MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK GROUP
If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries,
join us on Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m.
We will discuss The Killings at Badger’s Drift by
Caroline Graham. In April, we will be reading
The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva. No registration
required.
SERIOUS READERS BOOK GROUP
The group will meet on March 25 at 11 a.m.
in the Board Room. If you are someone who
enjoys reading and discussing books of historical
significance that have influenced and shaped
the economic, political and cultural development
of the United States you should join this
discussion group.

Children’s Programs Registration is required for some programs as noted. You may register online, in
person at the children’s and teen’s services desk or call 412-366-8100, extension123.
BABY TIME!
Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Bring your baby (6 months through 12 months, or not yet walking) to enjoy a short storytime filled with songs,
rhymes, movement, bubbles and parachute fun, then stay and play. No registration necessary, just drop in.
TODDLER TIME!
Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
March 7, 14, 21, 28 and Toddlers (12 months through 36 months, with a parent or caregiver) are
April 4, 11, 18, 25
invited to join us under the tree in the Children’s department for songs,
rhymes, tickles, bounces and library fun! No registration necessary.
STEM STORYTIME (Formerly Science-Tots)
Each Monday through April 24 10 a.m. OR 1 p.m.
It’s time again for Science-Tots. Each storytime is related to a STEM theme with stories, songs, games and an experiment for children between three
and five years old and their caregivers. No registration is required for this program. We will meet under the tree in the Children’s Department.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME!
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. OR 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Room 148-1
Children ages three to five along with their care giver can come on down to the Library for a 30-minute
storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and rhythms. This program runs at the same time as
our Storytime Tots, but is meant for children in (or about to enter) preschool. No registration required.
STORYTIME TOTS
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. OR 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Room 148-2
A “wiggler” program of songs, action rhymes and stories for parents, toddlers and young preschoolers who might not be ready to be on their own in
the Preschool Storytime. This program runs at the same time as our regular Preschool Storytime, but is just a tad shorter. No registration required.
STORYTIME FOR LITTLE WIGGLERS
Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Library fun for babies, toddlers and their grownups! Rhymes, stories, tickles, bounces, music and
movement to promote pre-reading and beginning social skills. No registration needed, just drop in.
Pajamas welcome.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Each Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Music & Movement is back! This program will take place under the tree in the Children’s Department.
Children able to sit through a thirty-minute storytime with music, simple instruments, scarves and
dancing are welcome to join us. No registration required.
HOME SCHOOL MEET-UP – Let’s write a story!
Friday, March 3 from 10-11 a.m.
WQED has a writer’s contest-bring a story you are working on or just your ideas or just yourself (we’ll
even provide the pencils!) We will look at past winners and do some writing exercises for inspiration!
This is for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade. Parents and children may bring a lunch and
socialize afterwards until 1 p.m. Please register all children.

MISSION…
Tuesday, March 7
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ready for your next Mission? If you are in third, fourth or fifth grade and you like to solve problems, find out
how things work and create things from your imagination, sign up for some engineering fun. This is an hour-long
adventure and registration is required.
CHESS SHOWDOWN
Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m.
Chess players of all ages! Register for a chance to play Gabriel Petesch, FM. The chess showdown will pit Mr. Petesch (ranked #6 in Pennsylvania)
against 30 players on 30 boards, all at the same time! Spectators welcome. (Registration is not necessary for spectators.)
CSI (Children Science Investigators)
Tuesday, March 21
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through second grade will explore their world through hands-on investigation. Registration is required for this program.
PRESCHOOL BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, March 25 from 10-11 a.m.
Preschoolers age three to five with their grown-ups are invited to come and build social skills, STEM knowledge, and vocabulary while playing
with wooden blocks, magnet tiles, Lincoln Logs and more! Only two rules: no throwing blocks, and no knocking down someone else’s creation. No
registration required.
ANNUAL FAMILY SLEEPOVER
Friday, March 31 at 7: 30 p.m. – Saturday, April 1 at 8 a.m.
This is no April Fool–The Annual Family Sleepover is March 31 to April 1. Join us for fun, crafts, games, stories,
and songs at 7:30 p.m. Friday March 31 until 8 a.m. Saturday, April 1. Children in kindergarten through fourth
grade and their families are invited to participate. Bring your favorite pillow/stuffed animal, pj’s, sleeping bag or
blankets, and a snack to share. Cost is $5 per person to cover crafts and breakfast. Please register each member
of your family for this fun overnight program. Payment can be made at the Children and Teen Service Desk
anytime between March 1-28.
Teen Programs
TEEN THURSDAYS
Teen Thursdays is an after school program for teens in grades six through twelve. A variety of activities are enjoyed by attendees every Thursday of
the month at 3 p.m. No registration is required.
March 2 – Movie Matinee
March 9 – It’s Teen Tech Week – Make a Public Service Announcement for Northland
March 16 – Cooking
March 23 – Not meeting
March 30 – Not Meeting
MAKER MONDAY
Join us on March 13 from 3-4 p.m. We will make something to celebrate reading! Bookmarks, buttons celebrating
your favorite book, etc. We meet once per month and bring out all of our maker materials. What you make is up
to you. No registration required.
Book Nook: Time to get your “Irish” on. The Book Nook has stories, history and music about
Ireland. It is also time to “think spring” with our selection of gardening books and magazines. Also
available are pre-paid copy cards and now Northland tote bags! We also sell flash drives, ear buds as
well as coffee and snacks. Funds generated from sales help to support Northland Library.

Computer Classes Registration is required for these free computer classes. Register
online, in person at the Computer Center on the upper level of the Library or call 412-366-8100,
extension 131. Please notify the Computer Center if you are registered for a class and are unable to attend.
ONE-ON-ONE TABLET ASSISTANCE
Our Computer Center staff offer one-on-one sessions for help with your tablet. Sessions are 30 minutes. Bring your tablet and come prepared to ask
specific questions. To schedule a session, call the Computer Center desk at 412-366-8100 x 131. When you call, please let us know what topic you’d
like help with and what kind of tablet you own. Please note: Staff members are unable to repair your tablet and may not be able to provide assistance
for all device types, programs, and problems. Patrons may only book one session at a time.
COMPUTER BASICS
Monday, March 13 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Participants will learn about the different parts of a computer as well as take a visual tour of the desktop of a Windows 7 computer. Participants will
also learn common keyboard commands and practice typing. For beginning computer users.
MICROSOFT WORD 2016 BASICS PART 1
Monday, March 13 from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Participants will learn about the parts of the Word window and practice formatting and editing text. Participants will also learn how to Cut, Copy, and
Paste text, as well as how to Save a Word document. For students with no previous Word experience. Prerequisite: Must have mouse skills.
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 BASICS PART 1
Friday, March 17 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Participants will go through some basic Excel terminology before learning how to move around the spreadsheet. Participants will then build some
simple financial documents to practice on, using simple functions, formulas (such as addition), and constants. Prerequisite: Must have solid Word
experience.
LEARNING TO USE THE INTERNET
Monday, March 20 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Participants will learn the basic layout of the Internet Explorer web browser. Participants will also work with browser tabs and conduct searches using
Search Engines and web addresses. Prerequisite: Must have computer competence – mouse skills and some typing.
MICROSOFT WORD 2016 BASICS PART 2
Monday, March 20 from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Participants will type some text in Word and then learn how to work with commands such as setting tabs, margins, columns, and spell-check.
Prerequisite: Participation in the Microsoft Word 2016 Basics Part 1 class or similar.
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 BASICS PART 2
Friday, March 24 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Participants will learn how to create lists, sort data, add codes, format numbers, and work with fill series. Participants will also work with various
formulas and functions. Prerequisite: Participation in the Microsoft Excel 2016 Basics Part 1 class or similar.
INTRODUCING OUR NEW REMOTE PRINTING SERVICE
Print virtually any document or web page from your computer, phone or tablet. The print jobs will be sent to our Library
printers and you can immediately pick them up at the Print Release Station in the Library.
How do I print from a mobile device?
To print an email message or attachment, simply forward your email to one of the following e-mail addresses:
• npl-print-bw@printspots.com
• npl-print-color@printspots.com
• npl-print-color-legal@printspots.com
• npl-print-bw-legal@printspots.com
Or print directly from your mobile device using the PrinterOn App. Visit your device’s ‘store’ for apps, install and launch
the PrinterOn App. We ask that you please pick up you print jobs the same day that you print them or you may need to
resubmit them.

Volunteer Focus
WHY NOT VOLUNTEER?
Last year, 192 volunteers provided 9,277 community service hours to Northland, an increase of 752 hours over 2015.
The tremendous value of our volunteers cannot be over-stated. Spring and fall 2016 used book sales were successful due to the efforts of
95 volunteers who served 405 hours from set up to tear down. A commitment to two-hour weekly shifts of 32 volunteers in the Book Nook
donated 3,172 hours which is 34% of all 2016 volunteer hours.
33 student volunteers provided 534 hours for the Children’s Summer Reading that attracted over 2,000 children attending 48 programs.
Throughout the year, 4 student volunteers and 12 adult volunteers assisted in multiple tasks that enabled Technical Services staff to process a
monthly range of 1,600-2,000 items including new printed and audio books, CD’s and DVD’s, magazines and paperbacks.
WHY VOLUNTEER? - Stacey S. volunteers in multiple capacities to “give back to NPL.”
- Lynne F. finds the library to be a very peaceful place and volunteers because it is her way of saying thanks for the enjoyment/knowledge she
has received from the many books she has read. We need you! Visit our website to find out how you can volunteer.
Northland Public Library Foundation
When you see this image displayed next to a program, it is an indication that the program has been sponsored in part by the
Northland Public Library Foundation.
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE GARDEN GALA
Discover how magical the Library can be after hours when you join us for a Garden Gala, Saturday, April 22 at 7:30pm. The over-21 fundraising
event will be full of special tastings, entertainment and more. WPXI news anchor Peggy Finnegan will serve as co-chair with wine expert John Eld
as Honorary Sommelier. We’ll showcase an array of wine, bourbon, vodka, cider and other alcohol vendors offering tempting libations for guests
to taste. Also tantalizing the palate will be restaurants and food purveyors sharing their favorite specialties.
With music, auctions and special treats, Northland’s Garden Gala is THE place to celebrate Earth Day and all the wonderful things Northland
offers. The Gala will benefit the construction of The Learning Garden at Northland, which will build a sensory garden and outdoor educational
space for all ages. Tickets are $60 in advance ($75 at the door), available onlinehttp://bit.ly/1IKsneW and from the Foundation office (412-366-
8100, ext. 104).
Mark your calendars for April 22 and help us grow a special place to create, explore and discover!
ENGRAVED BRICKS AVAILABLE FOR THE LEARNING GARDEN
Celebrate your family, your loved ones, your grandkids or anyone who loves to read with a paver brick for the Learning Garden at Northland. The
order form is available online: http://bit.ly/2l02Hll. Show your support for the wonderful programs, activities and educational support provided by
the library. You may also wish to make a gift in the form of a one-time or recurring donation and a pledge of up to three years; naming rights are
available from $100 to $100,000! Additional information is available on our website, northlandlibrary.org/the-learning-garden.
TASTY TRUCKS @ NORTHLAND
Thursdays make us hungry! Tasty Trucks @ Northland continues to draw crowds every
first and third Thursday. In March, we’ll welcome some favorite food trucks. Pgh Crepes
and Mission Mahi arrive on March 2, bringing their phenomenal fish tacos, savory crepes
and sweet treats.
On March 16, Pgh Po Boy and the Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck roll up to
the curb to send your taste buds on a culinary trip spanning Cajun
country and the Polish homeland with traditional favorites from gumbo to halushki!
Look for the food trucks in our upper parking lot from noon until 6pm (as supplies last,
accepting most major credit cards). Be sure to subscribe for email alerts for up-to-date
information.
BOOK GIVING PROGRAM DONATIONS:
Northland Public Library wishes to thank the following people who recently contributed to our Memorial and Honor Book Giving Programs. If you
are interested in honoring a loved one or a friend through a gift to Northland, please contact the Northland Public Library Foundation at 412-366-
8100, extension 104 or by email at nplfoundation@einetwork.net.
Memorial Books:
Richard Stringert in memory of H. Glenn Braun
Paige Serbin in memory of Katie Turiak Butler
Audrey Benton in memory of Sally Duffett
Cyril J. Halas (Joe) in memory of Eleanor Hoyt
Sally & George Lawry in memory of Ellie Hoyt
Loafers Bread Company in memory of Courtney Rodgers Larkin
The Serbin Family in memory of Fred Martindale
Honor Gift:
Allegheny County Library Association in honor of Tom Herward (For his years of service to the Allegheny County Library Association)

March Events Northland Library sponsored programs and events in bold.
1 Preschool Storytime!
9:30 & 10: 30 a.m. Room 148-1
Storytime Tots
9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Room 148-2
Storytime for Little Wigglers
6:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
2 Tax Preparation Assistance
9:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Music and Movement
10:30 a.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
Tasty Trucks @ Northland
(Pgh Crepes/Mission Mahi)
12:00 p.m. Library Parking Lot
Teen Thursday
3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
Terrarium Design
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
3 Home School Meetup
10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
4 Chess Tournament
9:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2
6 Baby Time!
9:30 a.m. Playful Parenting Rm.
STEM Storytime
10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
Eaton Prep
5:30 p.m. Room 148-2
StorySwap
7:00 p.m. Board Room
7 Tax Preparation Assistance
9:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Toddler Time!
9:30 a.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
Mission…
4:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
North Hills Genealogists
Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. Board Room
Nonfiction at Northland
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
8 Preschool Storytime!
9:30 & 10: 30 a.m. Room 148-1
Storytime Tots
9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Room 148-2
Foreign / Indie Film Series
1:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Storytime for Little Wigglers
6:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
9 Tax Preparation Assistance
9:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Music and Movement
10:30 a.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
Teen Thursday
3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
Discover Italy
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
10 Highmark Senior Markets
11:00 a.m. Room 148-2
Booked for Lunch
11:30 a.m. Room 148-1
Conversation Salon
2:00 p.m. Room 148-1
11 NA Investment Club
10:00 a.m. Room 148-1
Chess Showdown
2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
13 Baby Time!
9:30 a.m.
Playful Parenting Room
STEM Storytime
10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
How to Protect Your Home &
Savings from Nursing Homes
3:00 p.m. Room 148-1
Maker Monday for Teens
3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
Steel City Wordsmiths
6:30 p.m. Room 148-1
North Hills Coin Club
7:00 p.m. Room 148-2
14 Tax Preparation Assistance
9:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Toddler Time!
9:30 a.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
Gateway Hospice
3:00 p.m. 148-1&2
Family Fun Night
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Readings in Alt. Everything
7:00 p.m. Board Room
15 Preschool Storytime!
9:30 & 10: 30 a.m. Room 148-1
Storytime Tots
9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Room 148-2
Travel Film
2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Storytime for Little Wigglers
6:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
16 Tax Preparation Assistance
9:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Music and Movement
10:30 a.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
Tasty Trucks @ Northland
(Pgh Po Boy/Pittsburgh
Pierogi Truck)
12:00 p.m. Library Parking Lot
Teen Thursday
3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
UPMC for Life
Medicare Seminar
5:30 p.m. Board Room
Mystery Lovers Book Group
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
Scrabble Club
7:00 p.m. Room 148-2
17 Northland Knitters
1:00 p.m. Room 148-1
18 Chess for Adults
9:30 a.m. Room 148-2
Embroidery Guild of America
1:00 p.m. Room 148-1
Pedal Power!
2:00 p.m. Room 148-2
19 Rock Garden Society
2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
20 Baby Time!
9:30 a.m.
Playful Parenting Room
STEM Storytime
10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
EE-SIG N H Genealogists
6:30 p.m. Board Room
Mandala Art Workshop
6:30 p.m. Room 148-1
Watch & Clock Association
7:00 p.m. Room 148-2
21 Tax Preparation Assistance
9:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Toddler Time!
9:30 a.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
CSI Club
4:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
North Hills Genealogists
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
22 Preschool Storytime!
9:30 & 10: 30 a.m. Room 148-1
Storytime Tots
9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Room 148-2
Conversation Salon
1:00 a.m. Room 148-1
Storytime for Little Wigglers
6:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
23 Tax Preparation Assistance
9:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Music and Movement
10:30 a.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
Teen Thursday
3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
Understanding OCD
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
24 La Leche League
10:00 a.m. Room 148-1
25 Digital Boot Camp: Social Media
8:30 a.m. CCAC North Campus
Room 3002
Preschool Block Party
10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Serious Readers Book Discussion
11:00 a.m. Board Room
27 Baby Time!
9:30 a.m. Playful Parenting Room
STEM Storytime
10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
Indian Cooking Class (Gobhi Paratha)
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
28 Tax Preparation Assistance
9:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Toddler Time!
9:30 a.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
NPL Authority Board
Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m. Room 148-2
Northland Knitters
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
NPL Authority Board Meeting
7:30 p.m. Room 148-2
29 Preschool Storytime!
9:30 & 10: 30 a.m. Room 148-1
Storytime Tots
9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Room 148-2
How to Protect Your Home &
Savings from Nursing Homes
3:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Storytime for Little Wigglers
6:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
30 Tax Preparation Assistance
9:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Music and Movement
10:30 a.m.
Children’s Dept.-Under the Tree
Teen Thursday
3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
Skin Care for Children
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
31 NPL Annual Family Sleepover
7:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2