At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library

Adult winter reading challenge continues through Feb. 28

It’s not too late to join Cabin Fever, Northland Public Library’s winter reading challenge for adults.

For every book read, you’ll have a chance to win a prize. Gift card winners will be chosen during the third full week of February, and a grand-prize drawing will take place at the end.

To register yourself or family members, visit ReadSquared at https://northlandlibrary.readsquared.com.

Book lists by category are available on Readsquared, at the Ask A Librarian desk and on the main Northland Public Library website.

For questions, contact the Ask A Librarian desk at 412-366-8100, ext. 113, or email NorthlandAdults@northlandlibrary.org.

Bookmark contest ends Jan. 31

Children of all ages — adults, too — are invited to create an original design reflecting the winter months and then enter their artwork in Northland’s Winter Bookmark Contest.

Pick up an entry form at the Children & Teen Services or Ask A Librarian desk or download one from the Children & Teen page on the library’s website. The contest runs through Jan. 31.

Two winners will be chosen from each age category: 0 to 5, 6 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 to 17 and 18-plus.

Programs for adults

• Introduction to DiSC Personality Profiles: 6 p.m. Feb. 6

DiSC is an acronym that stands for the four main personality profiles described in the DiSC model: (D)ominance, (i)nfluence, (S)teadiness and (C)onscientiousness. The DiSC personality test can offer self-insight and provide a common language for interpersonal insights. Join Michelle Bulger from Vincentian as she discusses the communication styles, needs, challenges and strengths of each of the four types and offers a free personality test you can take via smartphone. Registration is required.

• Edith & Kurt Leuchter: A Holocaust Story of Love and Resilience: 6 p.m. Feb. 13

As hidden children, their paths crossed briefly in a French orphanage after their parents were taken by Nazis. Kurt and Edith’s daughter, Deborah Stueber, tells their story, from fighting Nazis in the French Resistance to making a new life in America. Registration is required.

• Talking Flirty: Romance Authors Tell All: 2 p.m. Feb. 15

Spend some time with local authors as they discuss all things romance, from subgenres to writing characters to writing “those” love scenes. Susan Helene Gottfried will moderate a panel with Christina Bunner, Lainey Davis, Beck Grey, Kimberly Miller and Liz Milliron. Registration is required for this author panel. Authors will have books available for purchase and signing.

Programs for children, tweens and teens

• Homeschool Meet-up … Storytelling: 10 a.m. Feb. 7

Join master storyteller Susan Claus as she demonstrates different oral storytelling techniques and styles. She also will share tips for telling your own stories. Space is limited. Register each child separately for this program for students ages 9-15.

• Mother Goose Tummy Time: 10 a.m. Feb. 18 and March 18

Babies from 3 to 12 months along with a caregiver are invited to join us for a 20-minute storytime, followed by instruction from a physical therapist on how to help your baby in their current stage of development. Enjoy some time to socialize afterward Registration is required.

Ongoing programs

• Nonfiction at Northland: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of each month

Adults are welcome to join in this informal discussion of current nonfiction books on a variety of topics. Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the group’s email list. The Feb. 4 book will be “Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole” by Susan Cain. March 4 will be “The Bookshop: A history of the American Bookstore” by Evan Friss.

• Mystery Lovers Book Group: 6:30 p.m. third Thursday of each month

This group is for adults who enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries. The Feb. 20 book will be “Good Bad Girl” by Alice Feeney. March 20 will be “The Road to Murder” by Camilla Trinhieri.

• Crafting With Ms. Kim: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 30; Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26; and March 5, 12, 19 and 26

Stop by to make a cute, quick, 15-minute craft to take home at this crafting time for children ages 3 to 6. Find Ms. Kim in Room 108, Children’s Department, for this drop-in program. No registration is required.

• Middle School Writing Group: 6 to 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday of each month; Feb. 5 and March 5

This informal writing group is for students in grades 5-8 who enjoy creative writing. Whether you already are deep into an ongoing writing project or unsure where to start, join us for writing games, group writing exercises and interesting prompts. Bring your notebook or laptop: there will be plenty of unstructured time to start a new project or continue working on an old one, as well as opportunities to share your work. Contact Kim Pierson at piersonk@northlandlibrary.org for more information.

• Nature Friends Storytime: 10 a.m. third Tuesday of each month; Feb. 18 and March 18

Join us for a half-hour of nature-themed stories, songs and library fun for children ages 3 to 5. No registration is required for this free program, but space is limited.

• Movie matinee: 1:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month.

Adults are invited to peek into the sights and culture of other lands through a travel or foreign film feature. No registration is required. The Feb. 19 film will be “Martinique,” which explores the Caribbean Island of Martinique. The film showcases the beaches, snorkeling and Creole cooking on the island, as well as its rum plantations, Empress Josephine’s estate, Balata Gardens and Fort St. Louis.

For a full listing of events, activities and ongoing groups, and to register for programs, visit www.northlandlibrary.org.