September News 2016

NORTHLAND NEWS September 2016
MISSION STATEMENT: Northland Library enables, encourages and empowers lifelong learning and discovery.
At Your Library – Northland will be at the Town of McCandless’ Community Day on Saturday, September 10, stop out and say
hello. On Sunday, September 11 we will resume our Sunday hours.
Participants of the Brush Buddies program show off their artistic sides.
Councilman Tom Baker (left) and Senator Randy Vulakovich (far right)
receive a tour of Northland from Executive Director, Amy Steele and
Cindy Potter, Northland’s Board President.
One of the winners in the Digital Bootcamp that took place in July to teach
patrons about the library’s e-resources.
Feature Focus
September is the time to Love Your Library!
Why do YOU love Northland? With over 32,000 people
coming through our doors every month, it’s clear our
patrons love this library!
Recently, Catherine Matlack wrote us a letter describing
the impact Northland Public Library had on her as a middle
school student living within walking distance of the library.
“Northland Library was an incredible resource for me. Its proximity allowed me to stop
there on my way home from school to start my homework, do research or just check
out books for pleasure reading,” Catherine wrote, adding that it helped her to secure a
job working in her university’s library years later.
September is the ideal time to show your love. Throughout this month, gifts of up to
$500 will be partially matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation as all the libraries in
Allegheny County participate in the first ever Love Your Library Match Month. All gifts
received in September from all sources will count!
We’re counting on you, and we’re offering many ways to help! We invite you to write
a check or give online. Come out September 1 and 15 for our Tasty Trucks @ Northland
food truck fundraisers. Join us at Chipotle in McCandless Crossing on September 19 for
a Northland fundraiser. Sign up for iGive at igive.com and do some online shopping.
Share our messages on social media and help us spread the word.
Another way to Love Your Library is to help us kick off our Learning Garden Capital
Campaign. This project will establish a safe and sustainable garden to provide an
outdoor learning environment that will encourage hands on learning for all ages. It will
serve the needs of our residents to create, explore and discover more about their inner
and outer worlds.
The Learning Garden will be sensory friendly in order to aid people, especially
children, with sensory processing needs. We are focused on inclusion and providing
an established space to improve sensory-motor development. It’s just one more way
the Northland Public Library is meeting the many needs. Capital campaign gifts will
be eligible for the Love Your Library match from the Jack Buncher Foundation, with the
donated sums restricted for the garden campaign and matched funds going toward
the library’s general fund.
We hope you thought of more reasons why you love Northland, and we’re so glad you
Love YOUR Library! Please give during this special month!
NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 Cumberland Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237 412-366-8100
HOURS: Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. I Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. l Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. l Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays, Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day
OFFSITE MATERIALS RETURN: Ross Township Community Center l Marshall Township Municipal Building l Baierl Family YMCA
24 hour accessibility
BOOKMOBILE HOURS: Fridays, 3:30 pm. to 4:30 p.m., Marshall Elementary School, Marshall Township

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.
PARTICIPATE IN THE BIG READ’S reADING CHALLENGE
Join us for the Big Read’s Reading Challenge from September 15 through October 31. Complete three challenges
to be entered in a drawing for a meet-and-greet with Mary Badham, the actress who played Jean Louise
“Scout” Finch in the 1962 film, To Kill a Mockingbird. Complete five challenges to be entered in a drawing
for tickets to Prime Stage Theatre Company’s performance of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Challenges include: watch a documentary about race relations; read To Kill a Mockingbird or Go Set a Watchman;
watch the film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird; read a companion book (list available on Northland
website); attend Northland’s 1930s Radio Play Program on Oct. 26; complete a soap carving or diorama.
WINSTON CHURCHILL AND
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT: FROM
GRAND ALLIANCE TO DEAR FRIENDS
This is a story of one of the most important
friendships of the 20th Century. Born during
World War II at a time of great peril, nourished
by extensive secret correspondence, personal
meetings, and conferences, the friendship between
Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Winston
Churchill forever changed history and shaped
the lives of hundreds of millions of people.
Like all close relationships it was not free of
disagreements, yet these two men, especially
Churchill, never let their slights or disagreements
break the bond forged in the crucible of
War to defeat Nazism. Join us on Thursday, September
1 from 7-8 p.m. Registration is required.
WISE WALKS
Tuesday, September 6 - 9:30 a.m. at the Library
Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11,
18, 25, November 1, 8 - from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30
a.m. at Pie Traynor Field in North Park
Walking may be the simplest way to work out.
Your heart will get stronger, you’ll lower your
blood pressure, and your bones will get stronger.
Walking also eases stress and can boost
your outlook on life. Northland Library offers
another 10-week Wise Walk program beginning
on Tuesday, September 6 and will meet at
the Library at 9:30 a.m. to receive information
handouts, then go to North Park with our volunteer
leader to walk for 30 to 45 minutes. For
the remaining nine weeks, meet with the group
each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Pie Traynor Field to
walk together and enjoy the fall weather. Water
and snacks will be provided each week. Registration
is required for week 1 on September 6.
NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY’S
SEMI-ANNUAL
Northland’s Fall Book Sale
Friday, September 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 2, FALL
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• $5 Bag Sale…Northland provides the bag!)
BOOK SALE
INDIAN COOKING CLASS: PALAK
PARATHA (SPINACH STUFFED BREAD)
On Thursday, September 8 at 7 p.m., our favorite
Indian cook, Ann Manchella, will demonstrate
the preparation of another tasty vegetarian
food from India: Palak Paratha. Paratha, or
unleavened Indian flatbread, is a common dish
often stuffed with different ingredients. In this
class, we’ll be making Paratha with spinach. This
healthy and all-natural dish serves as a great
meal anytime, especially for breakfast.
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.
TAI CHI 10 WEEK SERIES RESUMES
Northland Library is pleased to sponsor another
10-week series of Tai Chi classes, beginning
on Monday, September 12 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The classes will be held at the Activity Center
at Blueberry Hill Park in Franklin Park Borough,
and will be taught by Vincenza Furst, certified
Tai Chi instructor. Tai Chi is a centuries-old
Chinese practice designed to exercise the mind
and body through a series of gentle, flowing
postures. Tai Chi can improve strength, balance,
flexibility and coordination. It may also improve
heart function and decrease blood pressure.
Whether you are a beginner to Tai Chi or have
practiced the art before, you are welcome to
join the group for some beneficial exercise.
Registration is required for the first class of
this adult program, but is not required for the
subsequent classes.
Friday, September 30
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 1
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 2
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sale is located on the lower level of the library.
($5 Bag Sale...Northland
provides the bag!)
CHESS FOR ABSOLUTE
beGINNERS
Chess has a very long
and distinguished history.
Originating out of India
during the sixth century,
Chess made its way to the
West in the ninth century.
Millions worldwide
continue to play the game
for fun, but it is also cited by psychologists as an
effective way to improve memory function.
If you want to learn the very basics of chess, this
class is for you! Taught by chess enthusiast and
Northland librarian Sue Claus, we will learn the
basic principles of the game. Join us on Monday,
September 19 from 7-8 p.m. Registration is
required.
WRITING PITTSBURGH:
THREE ACCLAIMED NOVELISTS
TELL THEIR STORIES
Join us on September 22 from
7-8:30 p.m., to meet authors
Gwyn Cready, Annette Dashofy,
and Rebecca Drake at Northland.
Together, these three authors
have published 17 books, and
represent the literary genres of
suspense, mystery, and romance.
This trio will talk about becoming
a writer, following your dreams,
writing women characters,
setting stories in Pittsburgh and
western Pennsylvania, and their
latest releases.
Gwyn Cready is a RITA Award
winning author for romance,
and specializes in paranormal
romance with time travel elements. Annette
Dashofy is the USA Today best-selling author
of the Zoe Chambers mystery series set in
rural southwestern Pennsylvania, and has
just been nominated for an Agatha Award.
Rebecca Drake is an instructor of popular fiction
at Seton Hill University’s MFA program. Her
latest novel, Only Ever You, is being heralded
as an “adrenaline-fueled thriller” by Publishers
Weekly. Registration is required.

Ongoing Adult Programs
Film Series
Ongoing Activities
FOREIGN FILM
The Fool (Drama from Russia) Wednesday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Dima, a plumber’s assistant, is sent to fix a leak in a derelict building and
discovers the structure is near collapse. When he notifies the mayor about
the situation, he learns other interests come before ordinary citizens. No
registration is required. Refreshments will be served.
TRAVEL FILM
Spain, Wednesday, September 21 at 2 p.m.
We will see both the north and south of Spain. Trip highlights include:
Alhambra, Royal Chapel, Mosque of Cordoba, Rhonda, Tangiers, Gibraltar,
Pamplona, Leon, and Santiago de Compostela. No registration is required.
Refreshments will be served.
STORY SWAP
StorySwap, an open forum to swap stories, practice the ones you may have or just sit back and
listen. This group is intended for older teens and adults and meets on Monday, September 12 at
7 p.m. No registration required.
CONVERSATION SALONS
Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current
events, local issues or national headlines, any topic is acceptable. No reservation is required to
participate. This month, our conversation salon will be on Friday, September 9 at 2 p.m.
STEEL CITY WORDSMITHS
This group of writers working towards a published story will meet on Monday, September 12
from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. to discuss different story topics, give feedback and work towards publication!
If you have questions, please contact the group leader Tom Prigg at gonzotales@gmail.
com, please include “steel city wordsmiths” in the subject line. No registration required.
NORTHLAND KNITTERS
Got a knack for knitting? Come and work on your project, share tips and patterns with knit and
crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. The afternoon circle will meet on Friday, September 16 at 1
p.m. The evening circle will meet on Tuesday, September 27 at 7 p.m.
CHESS FOR ADULTS
Have you wished for a place to play chess on a regular basis and pick up some tips and
techniques? Join us on Saturday, September 17, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Registration is not
required. Questions? Please contact Nancy Stedeford at 412-367-6284.
NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS
This group will meet on Tuesday, September 20 at 7 p.m. Elissa Powell will talk about accessing
Pennsylvania’s Courthouse records. From the recorder of Deeds to the Register of Wills to the
Prothonatary, you will know how to navigate the Russell Index System. 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, encouragement,
information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an
important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. The group will meet
on the fourth Friday of each month, September 23 from 10-11 a.m. Questions: please contact
lalechekim@gmail.com.
Book Discussions
TUESDAY NIGHT BOOK GROUP
On September 6 at 7 p.m. we will discuss The
Witches: Salem 1692 by Stacy Schiff. This Pulitzer
Prize winning author unravels the mystery of
the Salem Witch Trails in 1692. In October, we
will discuss Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS by Joby
Warrick. Newcomers always welcome.
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
The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukov. The next
group meeting will be Tuesday, September 13 at
7 p.m.
New! – NOT JUST FOR TEENS BOOK
DISCUSSION GROUP
Tired of The Hunger Games and Divergent,
but love to read Young Adult books? Then this
is the group for you. We will meet in the Board
Room across from the Teen area of the Library
on Wednesday, September 7 at 7 p.m. to discuss
Feed by M.T. Anderson. Open to both teens and
adults. No registration required.
SECOND FRIDAY BOOK GROUP
September’s book selection is Everything
I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Join us on
September 9 at 11:30 a.m., bring a brown bag
lunch and we’ll provide the beverages. If you
like reading and sharing your opinions and
comments on books with others in an informal
setting, you’ll enjoy this group. Our October
book selection is Dietland by Sara Walker. No
registration required.
MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK GROUP
Join us on Thursday, September 15 at 7 p.m.
to discuss The Tenth Justice by Brad Meltzer. A
young law clerk for a Supreme Court justice is
tricked into revealing the confidential outcome
for an upcoming court decision which may
bring his career and life to a premature end.
In October, we will be reading Term Limits by
Vince Flynn. No registration required.
SERIOUS READERS BOOK GROUP
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.
The meeting will take place on Saturday, September
24 at 11 a.m.

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, extension 123.
HOME SCHOOL MEET-UP – Science Day – Join us for a fun-filled hour of science experiments
Friday, September 2
10- 11 a.m. for the learning portion, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for lunch and socializing
Come join us for one hour of learning. Then families can spend two hours enjoying their packed lunches and
socializing! Content is geared towards school-aged children. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with an adult,
and must register. These programs are designed for school-aged children. Please register all children.
meet-ups
WEDNESDAY STORYTIME!
Each Wednesday September 3 through November 30
9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Children who are ready to sit and listen to a story along with their caregiver can come down to the Library for a 30-minute storytime. Children can
enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and rhythms. No registration required. (**Please note: There will be no storytime on Wednesday, September 28)
MISSION…
Tuesday, September 6 at 4:30 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.
HOME SCHOOL MEET-UP – Storytelling and Public Speaking
Friday, September 9, 16 & 23
10- 11 a.m. for the learning portion, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for lunch and socializing
Come join us for one hour of learning. Then families can spend two hours enjoying their packed lunches and socializing! Content is geared towards
school-aged children. These programs are designed for school-aged children. Please register all children. Mary Morgan Smith will be sharing the fine
art of storytelling and public speaking with us. Participants will learn how to choose a story, and how to share it. We will then rehearse and perform
them at a special family event. Information will be handed out at the first session. Participants registered for the August 26 meet-up in anticipation of
attending all of the sessions.
TODDLER TIME!
Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.
September 6, 13, 20, 27
Toddlers (1 month through 36 months, with a parent or caregiver) are invited to join us under the tree in the Children’s department for songs, rhymes,
tickles, bounces and library fun! No registration necessary, just drop in.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
(Thursdays) Beginning September 8 until December 15
10:30 a.m.
Music and Movement is back! Each Thursday under the tree in the Children’s and Teen’s area. Children able to sit through a thirty minute storytime
with music, simple instruments, scarves, and dancing are welcome to join us. No registration is required.
SCI-TOT STORYTIME
(Mondays) September 12 through December 19
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 age three to five
years old and their caregivers. No registration required.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Tuesday, September 13 from 7-8 p.m.
Come enjoy an hour of family STEM fun. Families with children in first through fifth grades will participate in a science, technology, engineering or
math activity created for the evening. Registration is required. Please register only the children of the family participating in this program.
DIORAMA-RAMA!
September 15- November 15
Grown-ups: Satisfy your inner 3rd grader! Kids: Practice your extra-credit skills!
Submit a shoe-box diorama (featuring a scene from the books To Kill a Mockingbird, Go Set
a Watchman, Tru & Nelle, or The Sneetches) between September 15 and October 31 and
we will display them in the library through November 15. Prizes will be awarded
in a number of categories.
COIN COLLECTING FOR KIDS
Saturday, September 17 from 2 - 4 p.m.
Interested in starting your own coin collection? Join members of the North Hills Coin Club for a hands-on session to learn about this fascinating hobby!
This program is appropriate for kids third grade and up. Parents welcome to stay. Please register each child individually.

BELLS ACROSS AMERICA
Saturday, September 17
4 p.m. Sharp
Bells will be ringing all across the country to signal the start of Constitution Week, a time to think about the rights and responsibilities given to us
through the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Bring your own bell or ring one of ours! All ages are welcome. No registration required.
CSI (Children Science Investigators)
Tuesday, September 20 at 4:30 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through second grade will explore their world through hands-on investigation. This is an hour long adventure and registration
is required.
GOOD CLEAN FUN: SOAP CARVING
Wednesday, September 21 from 7-8 p.m.
Adults and children (first grade and up) will enjoy the old-time pastime of making little
sculptures out of bars of soap. No experience necessary! Please register each adult or
child individually.
Teen 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, extension 123.
MAKER MONDAY
Join us on September 12 from 3-4 p.m. We meet once per month and bring out all of our maker materials. What you make is up
to you. No registration required.
TECH AFTERNOONS
Join us on September 6 & 7 from 3-4 p.m. for an hour of tech. Learn basic coding, create your own animated movies, online gaming, work on your
homework, it’s up to you. This program is for students in sixth through twelfth grades. No registration is required, but access to all of the technology
may be limited.
NOT JUST FOR TEENS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Tired of The Hunger Games and Divergent, but love to read Young Adult books? Then this is the group for you. We
will meet in the Board Room across from the Teen area of the Library on Wednesday, September 7 at 7 p.m. to
discuss Feed by M. T. Anderson. In October, we will discuss 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Open to both teens
and adults. No registration required.
TEEN THURSDAYS RETURN
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.
• September 8 - Welcome back with a movie
• September 15 - A creative writing workshop
• September 22 - Gaming - board or video your choice
MANGA SWAP- New Program!
Saturday, September 10 from 1-2 p.m.
We will have a Manga Exchange in the Young Adult room. Bring in your gently used Manga and swap it for someone else’s.
Northland in the Community Northland Children’s Department will offer the following program within
the community. Registration is not required. Stop out and enjoy programming!
TODDLER TIME
Babies and toddlers (6-35 months) and their caregiver are invited to enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, tickles and bounces designed to nurture
pre-reading skills. There is no registration for this program.
• Friday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Marshall Township Municipal Building
Book Nook: The Book Nook is featuring cook books this month. So gather the bounty from your garden (or your
local farmer’s market) and start cooking! 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.
Enjoy Books will be on sale in the Book Nook on the upper level of the Library starting the week of September 12. Check out the new
book filled with hundreds of dollars in great values from fine dining, fast foods, entertainment, to golf deals and much more. Still
$30 per book. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Library.

Beyond the Stacks – Have you tried Gale Legal Forms yet?
Whether you’re selling a car, renting a house, changing your name, or preparing a will, at some point you’re probably going to need a legal form.
Failure to “put it in writing” can lead to needless disputes, misunderstandings, and failure to produce the intended result.
So where do you find a customizable legal form that you know is from a legitimate source? Try our new database, Gale Legal Forms.
Gale Legal Forms helps patrons understand common legal procedures through access to authentic, professional, Pennsylvania-specific documents
that have been drafted by attorneys. The step-by-step approach helps you approach legal affairs with confidence.
The forms can be very specific. For instance, under the category “Wills – Last Will and Testament – For Divorced People with Children”, there are
seven different wills, such as: for Divorced Person Not Remarried with Adult and Minor Children; for Divorced Person not Remarried with Adult Children;
and five more variations of wills for divorced people with children.
Gale Legal Forms also includes many federal and state forms, such as forms from the Social Security Administration and the Pennsylvania Bureau of
Worker’s Compensation.
Of course, you should consult an attorney if you have a serious legal problem. The forms are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.
Go to our website, www.northlandlibrary.org/databases and click on Gale Legal Forms. You will need to have your library card number if you are
logging in from home. Call us if you have any questions: 412-366-8100 ext. 113.
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.
INTRODUCTION TO CLOUD COMPUTING: SAVING DOCUMENTS, PHOTOS, AND FILES ONLINE
Thursday, September 8 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Participants will learn what cloud computing is and how it works. Participants will examine three popular cloud computing applications: Apple
iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive, and Google Drive during the class. Prerequisite: Must have basic computer and Internet skills.
IPAD BASICS
Friday, September 16 from 10:30 a.m. –12 p.m.
iPad Basics is a class for beginner iPad users. This class will be part lecture and part hands-on workshop. We’ll cover the most important features
and functions of the iPad. We’ll discuss the different uses for iPads and share tips and tricks. Please bring your iPad to the class; if you do not have
one, one will be provided for you. Please bring your Apple ID and password to the class. If you do not know your Apple ID and password, you may
be unable to participate in some aspects of the class.
MICROSOFT WORD 2016 BASICS PART 1
Thursday, September 8 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. OR Monday, September 12 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 WORD 2016 BASICS PART 2
Friday, September 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. OR Monday, September 19 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.
COMPUTER BASICS
Monday, September 12 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 EXCEL 2016 BASICS PART 1
Wednesday, September 14 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, September 19 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 EXCEL 2016 BASICS PART 2
Wednesday, September 21 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.
ONE-ON-ONE TABLET ASSISTANCE – BY APPOINTMENT
Thursday, September 15 between 3 - 4:30 p.m. OR Tuesday, September 27 between 2-3 p.m.
Need help using your tablet? Our Computer Center staff is offering one-on-one sessions to assist with questions you may have about your tablet.
Sessions are limited to 20 minutes. Please come prepared to ask specific questions about your tablet. 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’re using. 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.

Volunteer Focus
Name: Michelle Stiles
Volunteer’s Assignment: Marketing/Communications
Volunteer Municipality: McCandless
Why do you volunteer at Northland Library?
Michelle states, “I am so thankful for the opportunity to work here. I truly love this place and I will miss everyone when I head
back to school.” Ever since she could remember, Michelle’s family encouraged a love of reading and learning. To this day, she
still loves books. She brings that love every day to the library, to its patrons, and to the amazing people who she has worked
with.
Michelle Stiles is a college senior for graphic design and has been a summer intern for the Marketing/Communications Department.
Some of her contributions include the design of logos and posters, editing the website, attending meetings and much more.
If we’re lucky enough to receive a volunteer application from a college student who is willing to intern for us, is there anything better?
Northland is immensely proud of its committed volunteers who increase Northland’s reputation as a valued community resource. We’re fortunate
to include among our volunteers intermediate and senior high students, young mothers, retired professionals and working and stay-at-home
supporters.
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.
LOVE YOUR LIBRARY
Why do YOU love Northland? September is the time to show that you love your library! Make a gift in September and your
donation up to $500 will be partially matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation.
LEARNING GARDEN
Northland Public Library Foundation is kicking off its capital campaign to build a Learning Garden, which will serve the needs of our residents to
create, explore and discover more about their inner and outer worlds. We are currently accepting pledges and donations.
FALL VENDOR FAIR
Last call for crafters and vendors for the Northland Public Library Foundation Fall Vendor and Craft Fair. Register by September 9 to receive a discount
on the vendor fee, and mark your calendars for Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. We’ll have a wide variety of craft
and other booths, fabulous auction items, and food trucks to tempt your taste buds!
TASTY TRUCKS @ NORTHLAND
Tasty Trucks @ Northland: Come to the library September 1 for hearty, cheesy goodness from the Mac &
Gold food truck, featuring a variety of specialty macaroni and cheese dishes. On September 15, Wood Fired
Flatbreads returns with their made-to-order pizzas. Our food truck schedule, Tasty Trucks @ Northland,
continues with:
• October 6: Pgh. Crepes • October 20: Southside BBQ Company
Mark your calendars for TT@N every first and third Thursday and enjoy delicious foods while helping your Library!
FUNDRAISER NIGHT AT CHIPOTLE
Eat at Chipotle September 19 from 4-9 p.m. and a portion of your purchase will benefit Northland Public
Library Foundation. You must mention Northland or present a flyer or show it on your phone to get credit
for the purchase.
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:
Kimberly & Charles Kuhn in memory of Teresa Bertocchi
The Serbin Family in memory of Lois Martindale
Northland Library Authority Board in memory of Billy G. Rau III

September Events Northland Librarty sponsored programs and events in bold.
1 Powerful Tools for Caregivers
(Week 4)
10:00 a.m. Room 148-1
Tasty Trucks @ Northland
(Mac and Gold)
12:00 p.m. Library Parking Lot
Winston Churchill and Franklin
Delano Roosevelt: From Grand
Alliance to Dear Friends
7:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
2 Home School Meet-up
10:00 a.m. Rooms 148-1&2
4 CLOSED for Summer Hours
5 CLOSED for Labor Day
6 Wise Walk-Kick-off (Week 1)
9:30 a.m. Rooms 148-1&2
Toddler Time
9:30 a.m.
Children’s Department
Under the Tree
Tech Afternoons
3:00 p.m. Board Room
Mission…
4:30 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
North Hills Genealogists
Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. Board Room
Tuesday Night Book Group
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
7 Storytime
9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Rooms 148-1&2
Tech Afternoons
3:00 p.m. Board Room
Not Just for Teens
Book Discussion Group
7:00 p.m. Board Room
8 Powerful Tools for Caregivers
(Week 5)
10:00 a.m. Room 148-1
Music and Movement
10:30 a.m. Children’s Department
Under the Tree
Teen Thursday
3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
Indian Cooking Class: Palak Paratha
(Spinach Stuffed Bread)*
7:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
9 Home School Meet-up
10:00 a.m. Rooms 148-2
Second Friday Book Group
11:30 a.m. Room 148-1
Conversation Salon
2:00 p.m. Room 148-1
10 NA Investment Club-PGH Chapter
10:00 a.m. Room 148-1
Manga Swap
1:00 p.m. Young Adult Room
11 North America Rock Garden Society
2:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
12 Science-Tots
10:00 a.m. Children’s Department
Under the Tree
Tai Chi (Week 1)
11:00 a.m. Activity Center-
Blueberry Hill Park-Franklin Park
Science-Tots
1:00 p.m. Children’s Department
Under the Tree
Maker Monday
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
StorySwap
7:00 p.m. Board Room
13 Wise Walk (Week 2)
9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field
Toddler Time
9:30 a.m. Children’s Department
Under the Tree
Readings in Alternative Everything
7:00 p.m. Board Room
Family Fun Night
7:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
Storytime
9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Rooms 148-1&2
14 Foreign Film
1:30 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
15 Powerful Tools for Caregivers
(Week 6)
10:00 a.m. Room 148-1
Music and Movement
10:30 a.m. Children’s Department
Under the Tree
Tasty Trucks @ Northland
(Wood Fired Flatbreads)
12:00 p.m. Library Parking Lot
Teen Thursday
3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
Mystery Lovers Book Group
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
16 Home School Meet-up
10:00 a.m. Room 148-2
Northland Knitters
1:00 p.m. Room 148-1
17 Chess for Adults
10:00 a.m. Room 148-2
Coin Collecting for Kids
2:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
Bells Across America
4:00 p.m. Children and
Teens Department
19 Science-Tots
10:00 a.m. Children’s Department
Under the Tree
Rite-Aid Flu Shot Clinic
10:00 a.m. Room 148-1
Tai Chi (Week 1)
11:00 a.m. Activity Center-
Blueberry Hill Park-Franklin Park
Science-Tots
1:00 p.m. Children’s Department
Under the Tree
EE-SIG (Genealogist Group)
6:30 p.m. Board Room
Chess for Absolute Beginnners
7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
Watch and Clock Assocation
7:00 p.m. Room 148-2
20 Wise Walk (Week 3)
9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field
Toddler Time
9:30 a.m.
Children’s Department
Under the Tree
CSI
4:30 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
NPL Committee Board Meeting
6:30 p.m. Room 148-2
North Hills Genealogists
7:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
NPL Authority Board Meeting
7:30 p.m. Room 148-2
21 Storytime
9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Rooms 148-1&2
Travel Film
2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
NPL Foundation Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. Board Room
Good Clean Fun: Soap Carving
7:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
22 Music and Movement
10:30 a.m. Children’s Department
Under the Tree
Teen Thursday
3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
Writing Pittsburgh: Three
Acclaimed Novelists Tell
Their Stories*
7:00 p.m. Rooms 148-1&2
23 La Leche League
10:00 a.m. Room 148-1
Home School Meet-up
10:00 a.m. Room 148-2
24 Serious Readers Discussion Group
11:00 a.m. Board Room
Embroidery Guild of America
1:00 p.m. Room 148-1
25 College Planning 101
1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Room 148-1
26 Science-Tots
10:00 a.m. Children’s Department
Under the Tree
Tai Chi* (Week 1)
11:00 a.m. Activity Center-
Blueberry Hill Park-Franklin Park
Science-Tots
1:00 p.m. Children’s Department
Under the Tree
27 Wise Walk (Week 4)
9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field
Toddler Time
9:30 a.m.
Children’s Department
Under the Tree
29 Music and Movement
10:30 a.m. Children’s Department
Under the Tree
30 Book Sale
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Board Room
Meeting Rooms 148-1&2
Events
September 2016
Northland Library events in bold.
More information about these programs
and events is available on our website:
www.northlandlibrary.org.