At the library: A roundup of events at Northern Tier Library

NORTHERN TIER LIBRARY

Northland Tier Library is located at 4015 Dickey Road in Richland. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and closed Sundays. The library can be reached at 724-449-2665 or northerntierlibrary.org.

The library will close at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, and all day Thursday, Nov. 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Upcoming programs

• Bring Your Own Pumpkin: 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 28

Patrons of all ages are welcome to stop by for some pumpkin carving and decorating. Bring your own pumpkin, and the library will supply the carving tools and snacks. Registration is required.

• Makerspace Take-Home Kit: Paper Pumpkins: All day Oct. 27

Every Monday, tweens and teens 11 and older can enjoy either take-home kits or in-person programming from our makerspace. Use craft materials to make a festive 3D pumpkin decoration. Call or register online to reserve a kit; note that each week is requested separately. Kits will then be available for weekly pickup inside the library’s lobby.

• KidCodeClub: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27

Children 10 and older are welcome to participate in kid-oriented, tech-centered socializing and fun. Bring your own laptop or Chromebook to share inspiration, play each other’s games and collaborate on new ideas and projects. Registration is required at this link: https://codeclub.lokay.org.

• Kids Halloween Party: 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 29

Children of all ages can come in costume and participate in a variety of activities to encourage movement and exploration. There will be fun candy rewards. Registration is required.

• The Weekly Craft: Every Tuesday, Oct. 28 through Dec. 9

Kids — and adults — of all ages are invited to create and enjoy a simple, weekly take-home craft. Call or register online to reserve a supply kit that can be picked up in the lobby of the Richland Center or at the Pine Center. Registration is required each week to account for supplies.

• Natureology: Birds: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11

Small to large, these feathered creatures eat more, breathe more and know more. They’re smart. Even better, they’re the grandkids of dinosaurs. Find out more about birds from Tony Palermo. The program is open to children of all ages, and registration is required. Mark your calendars: The Dec. 9 program will be about bugs.

• Researching Your Family’s Story with Ancestry.com: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19

Teens and adults are invited to join professional genealogist Trish Buben of Stonycreek Genealogy to learn how to find your family’s stories hidden in searchable online records. Topics covered will include beginning a family tree on Ancestry, search tips and ways to break down brick walls in your personal research. Registration is required.

• Live Music at the Library: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 20

The Friends of Northern Tier Library will welcome musician John Patrick Heiserman for a night of music. Whether he’s crooning a jazz standard, playing a bluesy original or charming the crowd with a whistle and a story, he brings heart, humor and humanity to every stage. Doors will open on the library’s lower level at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested. There is a suggested donation of $5 a person.

PINE CENTER

This satellite branch of Northland Tier Library is located in the Pine Community Center at 100 Pine Park Drive in Pine. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays; and closed Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The Pine branch will be closed on Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Upcoming programs

• Family Storytime: 11 to 11:45 a.m. every Friday

In this program for children of all ages, participants will sing, move, read books and practice rhymes. A one-time registration is required for the series of storytimes. We understand that you might not attend every session.

• Stem Take-Home Craft: 11 to 11:45 a.m. every Friday

In this program for children of all ages, participants will sing, move, read books and practice rhymes. A one-time registration is required for the series of storytimes. We understand that you might not attend every session.

• Character Costume Week: Oct. 23-30

Dress as your favorite book character, pose with your character’s book and earn a Halloween goodie bag from our Pine Center location all week long. Feel free to bring along the book that your costume is from, or pick up a copy from our Pine Center library during your visit.

• The Pine Needles: 4 to 5:30 p.m. first Thursday of every month, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4

This group is open to all levels of yarn art enthusiasts. Beginners can learn how to knit, and experienced crafters are welcome to bring a project to work on. We’ll talk about life, books we’ve read and projects we’re always working on but may never finish. Registration is requested.