October News 2016

NORTHLAND NEWS October 2016 

MISSION STATEMENT: Northland Library enables, encourages and empowers lifelong learning and discovery. 

At Your Library 

Artwork from children who have been helped by The Highmark Caring 

Place will be on display at the Library until the end of November. 

Feature Focus: 

Northland Library thanks you! Our communities support so many of our programs, 

events and fundraising activities and we would like to simply say thanks. Residents of 

Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall, McCandless and Ross are responsible for 

providing the Library with 60% of our total funding. So essentially you are the boss! 

We listen to our communities and offer the resources and services that are important 

to you, your family and friends. It’s time to appreciate you! Throughout September we 

asked you to Love Your Library, but this month we want to focus on why your Library 

loves you right back! 

In August, you helped us to recycle 10,000 lbs. of e-waste! We had such an overwhelming 

response to this event, patrons just trying to come to the library had a 

difficult time getting in the door; and for that, we apologize. We will do better to ensure 

that our regular services aren’t disrupted in the future by events like this. In September, 

you helped us to raise more than $7,000 for Love Your Library month. We average over 

550 adults at programs each month. Since January 2016, more than 18,800 children 

have attended programs at Northland! We anticipate that the October book sale will 

also be well attended and you will find a great book at a bargain price! 

The biggest reason we love our patrons so much is because they always come back! 

We watch kids grow and learn, we see old friends get reacquainted, and we watch 

teens with their tutors studying for their next exam. We even visit with members of the 

community when they just need a smile and a friendly person to talk to. We are YOUR 

Library and we are here for you, always! 

An aerial view of Northland staff members in the McCandless Community 

Day Parade in September. 

Patron Feedback 

“Dear Wilbur (the Library’s Guinea Pig), 

I really like the library. I think 

that you are really lucky to be 

here every day! 

Yours truly, 

Victoria” 

Wilbur Fezziwig 

One of the many signs that fall is here, our wise walkers have resumed 

their weekly walks at Pie Traynor field. 

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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. 

TAI CHI SERIES CONTINUES 

Northland Library is pleased to sponsor 

another series of Tai Chi classes, each Monday 

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. 

Sessions will conclude on November 14. 

WISE WALKS 

Tuesdays, 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 eases stress and can boost your 

outlook on life. Northland Library offers another 

10-week Wise Walk program that began 

on Tuesday, September 6. The group will meet 

each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Pie Traynor Field 

to walk together and enjoy the spring weather. 

Water and snacks will be provided each week. 

All are welcome. 

ADHD – IT’S MORE THAN A MATTER 

OF PAYING ATTENTION 

This October, in honor of ADHD Awareness 

Month, local ADHD Coach Susan Lieber will 

provide an interactive and informative presentation 

on Thursday, October 13 at 7 p.m. to help 

attendees understand: 

• The classic symptoms and challenges. 

• How the symptoms change from childhood 

to adult life. 

• Why doing what seems so simple is often 

difficult to do. 

• Steps you can take to minimize its 

interference in your life. 

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed 

or suspect that ADHD might be playing 

a role in day-to-day challenges, come to this 

interactive presentation, bring your curiosity 

and participate in the conversation. Registration 

is required. 

PARTICIPATE IN THE BIG READ’S READING CHALLENGE 

Join us for the Big Read’s Reading Challenge 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 season tickets to Prime Stage 

Theatre Company’s performances. 

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); 

complete a soap carving or diorama attend Northland’s 1930’s Radio Play Program, Baby Snooks Halloween. 

GET CRAFTY @ NORTHLAND: 

FALL FOLIAGE WINE GLASSES 

Bring the beauty of fall 

foliage into your home by 

joining us for our craft night on 

Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. Participants will 

create a beautiful set of two wine glasses 

decorated like fall trees. Use them to brighten 

up your table, drink from them, or give them 

as a Thanksgiving gift. This class will be led by 

Cindy Simon Creations (formerly Craft-B Studio), 

an individually owned craft business that encourages 

adults of all skill levels to explore their 

creative side. 

Cost to participate is $15 per person, which includes 

all supplies and instruction. Cash, Check 

& Cards accepted and payment is due at the 

class. Registration is required. 

TERRIFYING TALES FROM THE CABIN 

Have you experienced the supernatural and 

have a story to share? Heard a ghost story that 

is worth repeating? Whether it is based on 

reality or not, we’ll tell terrifying tales! 

Join us on Friday, October 21 at 7 p.m. 

Terrifying Tales from the Cabin is a 21+ open 

mic storytelling celebration where people are 

encouraged to share their personal stories of 

the supernatural at the historic Jones-Neely 

Log House in Blueberry Hill Park. Seasoned 

storytellers and novices alike are encouraged 

to participate. Libations and snacks provided 

with registration. Please bring lawn chairs and 

blankets for seating. We’ll have a bonfire to help 

warm you against the bone chilling tales! 

Registration is required for this program. 

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP SERIES 

Northland, along with CCAC North, North Allegheny and North Hills School 

Districts are pleased to present a monthly Saturday morning forum series to 

educate the parents of middle and high school students on the best practices 

for digital citizenship. Series topics will include digital privacy, cyberbullying, 

identity theft, and more. The series will be held at CCAC North in room 3002. 

Sessions will run through April 2017. Registration is required for each session and space is limited. 

An American Sign Language interpreter will be present at all sessions. 

The first in the series is Digital Etiquette on October 22 with refreshments available at 8:30 a.m. 

and the program beginning promptly at 9 a.m. This session will cover digital rights and responsibilities. 

This session’s goal is to establish a digital etiquette standard. As summarized by the Digital 

Citizenship Institute: “It is not enough to create rules and policy, we must teach everyone to 

become responsible citizens in this society.” Please register. 

10 THINGS WOMEN MISS IN RETIREMENT PLANNING 

Women and Men aren’t all that different when it comes to making retirement goals, but that’s 

where the commonality ends. From investing and risk management, to estate planning and longterm 

care considerations, there is a significant gender gap when it comes to retirement readiness. 

If you are a woman who does not feel confident about your retirement plan, please join us on 

Monday, October 24 at 7 p.m. for this workshop to learn more. This workshop will be taught by 

Attorney Claire Saenz and Certified Financial Planner Newlin Archinal. Please register. 

GENEALOGY LOCK-IN 

Back again by popular demand! Northland Library and the North Hills Genealogists are teaming 

up for another After Hours Genealogy Lock-In on Friday, November 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

This evening of hands-on research requires general computer skills as you will search for your 

ancestors using online databases, including Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest Online, and 

more. Research volunteers will be on hand to help. 

Participants should bring a flash drive to save copies of documents and information you may find. 

Advance registration is required due to limited space.

Ongoing Adult Programs 

Film Series FOREIGN FILM 

Phoenix (Drama from Germany) Wednesday, October 12 at 1:30 p.m. 

Set within Germany in the aftermath of World War II, where Nelly, a Jew 

who was able to survive an Auschwitz concentration camp, decides to go 

back to her husband Johnny in Berlin. She has had to have her face reconstructed 

due to a bullet wound, and her husband does not recognize her. 

No registration is required. Refreshments will be served. 

TRAVEL FILM 

Norway, Wednesday, October 19 at 2 p.m. 

Join us as we visit glaciers, churches, the opera house, museums with 

Viking Ships, sculpture gardens, the city of Bergen and enjoy a city tour 

of Oslo, the capital and largest city in Norway. 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 sit back and 

listen. This group is intended for older teens and adults and meets on Monday, October 3 at 7 

p.m. No registration required. 

STEEL CITY WORDSMITHS 

This group of writers working towards a published story will meet on Monday, October 10 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. 

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 salons will be on Friday, October 14 at 2 p.m. and 

Wednesday, October 26 at 2 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, October 15, 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, October 18 at 7 p.m. Northland’s Executive Director, Amy 

Steele and local historian Debby Rabold will feature road photos dating from 1899 into the 1930s 

show side-by-side with current views. For more information about the North Hills Genealogists, 

go to www.northhillsgenealogists.org. 

SCRABBLE CLUB 

Love to play Scrabble? Then join us on Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m. for our brand new Scrabble 

Club at Northland! 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! Registration is required for the first 

meeting of this program. Subsequent meetings will not require registration. 

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, October 21 at 1 p.m. 

The evening circle will meet on Tuesday, October 25 at 7 p.m. 

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, October 21 from 10-11 a.m. Questions please contact lalechekim@gmail.com. 

Book Discussions 

TUESDAY NIGHT BOOK GROUP 

On October 4 at 7 p.m. we will discuss Black 

Flags: The Rise of ISIS by Joby Warrick. Pulitzer 

Prize-winning reporter Warrick traces how the 

strain of militant Islam first arose in a Jordanian 

prison and spread with the aid of two American 

presidents. In November, we will discuss Ghettoside: 

A True Story of Murder in America by Jill 

Leovy. 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 Zukav. The next group 

meeting will be Tuesday, October 11 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, October 5 at 7 p.m. to discuss 13 

Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Open to both teens 

and adults. No registration required. 

SECOND FRIDAY BOOK GROUP 

October’s book selection is Dietland by Sarai 

Walker. Join us on October 14 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 

November book selection is The Life We Bury by 

Allen Eskens. No registration required. 

MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK GROUP 

Join us on Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m. to 

discuss Term Limits by Vince Flynn. Three of 

Washington’s powerful politicians are executed 

with surgical precision. Their assassins deliver 

the ultimatum to set aside partisan politics and 

restore power to the people. In November, 

we will be reading The Last Detective by Peter 

Lovesey. 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, 

October 22 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. 

BABY TIME! 

Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. 

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 

Bring your baby (6 months through 12 months, or not yet walking) to enjoy a short storytime filled with 

songs, books, rhymes, movement, and parachute fun, then stay and play. 

No registration necessary, just drop in. 

SCIENCE-TOTS STORYTIME 

(Mondays) October 3, 10, 24, 31 

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. ***Please note there will be no storytime on Monday, October 17. 

TODDLER TIME! 

Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. 

October 4, 11, 18, 25 

Toddlers (1 months 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. 

MISSION... 

Tuesday, October 4 

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. 

WEDNESDAY STORYTIME 

October 5, 12, 19, 26 

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. 

PAJAMA STORYTIMES 

(Wednesday Evenings) October 5, 12, 19 

6:30 – 7 p.m. 

Children 3 years through 5 years are invited to enjoy stories, art, games, music and movement and get their wiggles 

out and develop pre-reading skills. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the library fun. No registration required. 

MUSIC & MOVEMENT 

(Thursdays) October 6, 13, 20, 27 

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. 

FAMILY FUN NIGHT 

Tuesday, October 11 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. 

meet-ups 

HOME SCHOOL MEET-UP - Teen and Tween Home School Day! 

Friday, October 14 

10- 11 a.m. for the learning portion, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch and socializing 

Educational content begins at 10 a.m. with idea sharing and socializing beginning afterwards. Content is 

geared towards school-aged children. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with an adult. Please register 

all Children. Our teen librarian, Mary Menk, will share information regarding programs, educational 

databases and volunteer opportunities.

HOME SCHOOL MEET-UP - Kirsten the American Girl Doll 



Educational content begins at 10 a.m. with idea sharing and socializing beginning afterwards. Content is geared towards school-aged children. 

Younger siblings are welcome to attend with an adult. Please register all Children. We will use Kirsten as our inspiration to learn about 1840’s 

America. 

CSI (Children Science Investigators) 

Tuesday, October 25 

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. 

OLD-TIME RADIO PLAY: BABY SNOOKS HALLOWEEN 

Wednesday, October 26 

7- 8 p.m. 

Travel back in time to be in the audience of an old-time radio play. Rumor has it the cast will 

include a well-known Pittsburgh radio personality. No registration necessary, but come 

on time for the best seats! This program is geared to adults and children grades 3 and up. 

Owl’oween! Pumpkins, Owls and Bats! 

Thursday, October 27 from 6-8 p.m. 

Drop by the Children’s department for fun crafts, costume parade, games, treats and more! We will have 

a costume parade through the library so be sure to wear your favorite costume! No registration required. 

HOME SCHOOL MEET-UP - Ivy the American Girl Doll 



Educational content begins at 10 a.m. with idea sharing and socializing beginning afterwards. Content is geared towards school-aged children. 

Younger siblings are welcome to attend with an adult. Please register all Children. We will use Ivy as our inspiration to learn about 1970’s America. 

Teen Programs 

OCTOBER 9-15 IS TEEN READ WEEK! 

Read for the fun of it! Stop by the Children’s Reference Desk every day this week for a different fun activity 

and a raffle drawing at the end of the week for a special prize! 

MAKER MONDAY 

Join us on October 10 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. 

TECH AFTERNOONS 

Join us on October 4 & 5 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, October 5 at 7 p.m. to discuss 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher. In November we will discuss 

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. Open to both teens and adults. No registration required. 

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. 

• October 6 – Movie 

• October 20 – Writing Workshop and other games 

• October 13 – Button Making 

• October 27 – Food – Make a Halloween Treat! 

MANGA SWAP- New Program! 

Saturday, October 22 rom 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.

Beyond the Stacks – Receiving Library Notices on Your Phone 

For many of us, our cell phones have become our primary means of communication, outperforming our PCs, laptops, or landline phones. Because 

of that, many library users prefer to receive library notifications as phone texts. Text Notifications can connect you to your library account via text 

message. You can receive notifications, renew checked out items, and get information about holds, checked out items, and late fees. The service is 

free to anyone registered at an Allegheny County public library. However, depending on your phone plan, additional per-message charges may be 

assessed by your carrier. 

To sign up, add einetwork@shoutbomb.com to your cellphone contacts. Then text the following: SIGNUP+ your-14-digit-library card number+your 

PIN. Send it to einetwork@shoutbomb.com. Please note, you must include the plus signs (+) between each element of the text. 

Once you sign up, you will receive texts confirming your successful sign up and asking if you want to supply an email address as an additional contact. 

This is optional and will only be used to contact you in the event that your notices are undeliverable. 

To learn more about what kinds of notices are sent and how to opt in or out of receiving them; how to renew items; what to do if you’re not 

receiving notifications; when the notices are sent; how to update your phone number; how to add or remove additional library cards from your text 

notice account; how to unsubscribe from the service; and how to use quick keywords to get information about your account, log into “My Account” 

https://librarycatalog.einetwork.net/MyResearch/Home with your card and PIN numbers, and click on “Text Notices Help” (in the right-hand column 

under “Catalog Help”). 

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, October 13 from 2:30 p.m. – 4 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 

Tuesday, October 11 from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

For beginner users, this class will be part lecture and part hands-on workshop covering 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 these, you may be unable to participate in some aspects of the class. 

MICROSOFT WORD 2016 BASICS PART 1 

Friday, October 7 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 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, October 21 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 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 

Wednesday, October 5 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 

Monday, October 24 from 12:30 p.m. – 2 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, and constants. Prerequisite: Must have solid Word experience. 

LEARNING TO USE THE INTERNET 

Wednesday, October 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 

Thursday, October 27 from 12:30 p.m. – 2 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 

Thursday, October 6 between 2 – 3 p.m. OR Thursday, October 20 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: Rachel Moore 

Volunteer’s Assignment: Summer Intern in the Children’s & Teen Services (CATS) 

Volunteer Municipality: Hampton Township 

Why do you volunteer at Northland Library? 

Rachel Moore volunteered at Northland this summer because she believes the public library is a very important community resource. “Northland 

does so much good for the community and I loved being a part of the important work of the Children & Teen Services (CATS) this summer.” 

Rachel is a recent graduate with her MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh where she specialized in public libraries. In the CATS department, she 

was responsible for helping to design summer reading programming, planned and executed several of the picture book picnic programs, and also 

created a teen writing workshop. Through this summer experience, Rachel came to love working in CATS and will pursue a career as a children’s 

librarian. 

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. 

FALL VENDOR FAIR 

October 14 & 15 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland 

311 Cumberland Rd (across the street from the library) 

Handmade crafts! Clothing! Specialty gifts! Auction! Food trucks! You’ll find it all at the Northland Public Library Foundation Fall Vendor/Crafter 

Fair. Shop for unique items for yourself or the special people on your holiday gift list. For more information, 412-366-8100, x104 or email 

nplfoundation@einetwork.net. 

TASTY TRUCKS @ NORTHLAND 

Come to the library October 6 for - c’est magnifique - Pgh Crepes! The sweet and savory crepes will melt 

in your mouth! All are good, but if you like Nutella, you will want to be here for Pgh Crepes! We’ll welcome 

Southside BBQ Company on October 20, who will bring amazing meats and sauces on a bun! 

Our food truck schedule, Tasty Trucks @ Northland, continues with: 

• Nov. 3: La Palapa • Nov. 17: Mission Mahi 

Mark your calendars for TT@N every first and third Thursday and enjoy delicious foods while helping your Library! 

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: 

Northland Library Children’s & Teen’s Department in memory of Robert Elwyn Davis, M.D. 

North Hills Affordable Housing in memory of Sara Donnell 

Rose Marie Hogan in memory of Dr. Richard Holmes 

Bill & Alexis Raible in memory of Helen Lynch 

James, Tracy & Louella Kostopolos in memory of Anastasia Sedor 

Book Nook: Our Fall display in the Book Nook has lots of Halloween scary stories as well as 

decorating and cooking ideas! 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. 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.

October Events Northland Library’s sponsored programs and events in bold. 

1 Fall Book Sale 

9:00 a.m. 148-1&2 and Board Room 

2 Fall Book Sale $5 Bag Day 

1:00 p.m. 148-1&2 and Board Room 

3 Baby Time! 

9:30 a.m. Playful Parenting Room 

Science-Tots 

10:00 a.m. Children’s Department 

Under the Tree 

Tai Chi (Week 4) 

11:00 a.m. Activity Center-Blueberry 

Hill Park-Franklin Park 

Science-Tots 

1:00 p.m. Children’s Department 


StorySwap 

7:00 p.m. Room 148-2 

4 Toddler Time 



Wise Walk (Week 5) 

9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field 

Tech Afternoons 

3:00 p.m. Board Room 

Mission… 

4:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2 

North Hills Genealogists Board Meeting 


Social Security Decisions 

6:30 p.m. Room 148-2 

Tuesday Night Book Group 

7:00 p.m. Room 148-1 

5 Storytime! 

9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 

Tech Afternoons 


Pajama Storytime 

6:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2 

Not Just for Teens 

Book Discussion Group 


6 Music and Movement 



Tasty Trucks @ Northland 

(Pittsburgh Crepes) 

12:00 p.m. Library Parking Lot 

Teen Thursday 

3:00 p.m. Room 148-2 

Social Security Decisions 

6:30 p.m. Room 148-2 

8 NA Investment Club-PGH Chapter 

10:00 a.m. Room 148-1 

10 Baby Time! 


AAA Mature Driving Course 

9:30 a.m. Room 148-2 

Science-Tots 






Science-Tots 



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 

11 AAA Mature Driving Course 

9:30 a.m. Room 148-2 

Toddler Time 





Penn State World Campus 

Information Session 

10:30 a.m. Board Room 

Readings in Alternative Everything 


Family Fun Night 

7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 

12 Storytime! 

9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 

Foreign Film 

1:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2 


6:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2 




Teen Thursday 

3:00 p.m. Room 148-2 

ADHD-It’s More Than a Matter 

of Paying Attention 

7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 

14 HomeSchool Meet-up 

10:00 a.m. Room 148-2 

NPL Foundation Vendor/ 

Crafters Fair 

10:00 a.m. St. John’s Church 

Second Friday Book Group 

11:30 a.m. Room 148-1 

Conversation Salon 

2:00 p.m. Room 148-1 

15 Chess for Adults 

9:30 a.m. Room 148-2 

NPL Foundation Vendor/ 

Crafters Fair 

10:00 a.m. St. John’s Church 

17 Baby Time! 


Science-Tots (CANCELLED) 

UPMC for Life Medicare Seminar 

10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 




Science-Tots (CANCELLED) 

EE-SIG (Genealogist Group) 


Get Crafty @ Northland: 

Fall Foliage Wine Glasses 

7:00 p.m. Room 148-2 

Watch and Clock Association 

7:00 p.m. Room 148-2 






Highmark Senior Markets 

10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 

North Hills Genealogists 

7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 

19 Storytime! 

9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 

Travel Film 

2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 


6:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2 




Tasty Trucks @ Northland 

(Southside BBQ) 

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 

Scrabble Club 

7:00 p.m. Room 148-2 

21 Home School Meet-up 

10:00 a.m. Room 148-2 

Northland Knitters 

1:00 p.m. Room 148-1 

Terrifying Tales from the Cabin 

7:00 p.m. Jones-Neely Log House, 

Blueberry Hill Park 

22 Digital Boot Camp for Parents: 

Digital Etiquette 

8:30 a.m. CCAC North Campus, 

Room 3002 

National Drug Take Back Day 

10:00 a.m. Lower Level Lobby 

Serious Readers Discussion Group 

11:00 a.m. Board Room 


11:00 a.m. Room 148-2 

Embroidery Guild of America 

1:00 p.m. Room 148-1 

Manga Swap 

1:00 p.m. Young Adult Room 

24 Baby Time! 


Science-Tots 




11:00 a.m. Room148-1&2 




Science-Tots 



10 Things Women Miss in 

Retirement Planning 

7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 






CSI Club 

4:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2 

NPL Committee Board Meeting 

6:30 p.m. Room 148-2 

Northland Knitters 

7:00 p.m. Room 148-2 

NPL Authority Board Meeting 

7:30 p.m. Room 148-2 

26 Storytime! 

9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 

Conversation Salon 

1:00 p.m. Room 148-1 

Old-time Radio Play: 

Baby Snooks Halloween 

7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 





11:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 

Teen Thursday 

3:00 p.m. Room 148-2 

Owl’oween! Pumpkins, 

Owls and Bats! 


Ghost and Legends of Western PA 

7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 

28 La Leche League 

10:00 a.m. Room 148-1 

Home School Meet-up 

10:00 a.m. Room 148-2 

29 Conventry Health America 

10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 

Pre-Med Workshop: Grades 6-12 

2:00 p.m. Room 148-1 

31 Baby Time! 


Science-Tots 




11:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 


11:00 a.m. Activity Center- 

Blueberry Hill Park-Franklin Park 

Science-Tots 


Under the Tree

October News 2016

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