March News 2017

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.