August programs at Northland Library in McCandless

These events are planned at Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road

Adult Summer Reading

Bookshelf bingo – Now through August 31. Register online at northlandlibrary.beanstack.org/

There are two more chances for registered readers to win a $25 gift card to Target or Trader Joe’s through the biweekly drawing, and each item logged during the program enters you to win one of two grand prizes. The Book Lover’s prize features a $75 gift card to Riverstone Books, a “book nerd” puzzle, an Out-of-Print tote bag, and other literary goodies. The Picnic in the Park prize includes an Igloo cooler bag, picnic blanket, Yeti mugs, a DiBella’s gift card, and five pool passes to any Allegheny County Parks pool.

Featured events for adults

Registration required, where noted, to attend these free virtual and in-person programs. For more information and to register: www.northlandlibrary.org or call the Ask A Librarian desk at 412-366-8100, ext. 113.

Exploring Argentine Tango with Alejandro Pinzón — Thursday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Conductor, bandoneon player, and tango dancer Alejandro Pinzón presents a program on the history and cultural significance of the music and dance form known as Argentine tango. Registration is required. Visit Alejandro’s website at http://www.maestrotango.com/ to learn more.

My Garden of a Thousand Bees — Monday, August 15 at 6 p.m.

Taking refuge from the coronavirus pandemic, wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn set out to record all the bees he could find in his tiny urban garden in Bristol, England, filming them with one-of-a-kind lenses he forged on his kitchen table. His documentary “My Garden of a Thousand Bees” can help local pollinators and get people to plat their own native wildflower seeds. Registration is required.

Classic Movie Night in the Park

Elias Fry Barn, Knob Hill Community Park, 415 Knob Rd., Wexford.

The Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents a summer of movie nights in the park, rain or shine. No registration is required. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit bit.ly/PittClassicMovies22.

Friday, August 19 at 8 p.m. - John Wayne in “The Man Who Shot Liberty Vance”

Friday, September 16 at 8 p.m.- Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in “The V.I.P.s”

Craft night: beaded wrap bracelet — Thursday, August 25 at 6 p.m.

Get crafty with Northland staff! Learn to make your own beaded wrap bracelet! Instruction and

materials will be provided.

Registration is required, and there is a $5 fee due at sign up. Stop by the Ask A Librarian desk to register.

The Good Divorce — Thursday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.

Certified divorce coach Janet Bouma provide a guide toward a sense of economic justice, emotional closure, and mutual goodwill in your divorce. Registration is required. Bouma is a divorce financial analyst, divorce mediator, and a certified divorce coach, specializing in post-divorce recovery.

Ongoing Adult Programs

Registration required, where noted, to attend these free virtual and in-person programs. For more information: www.northlandlibrary.org or call the Ask A Librarian desk at 412-366-8100, ext. 113.

Book discussions

Nonfiction at Northland – Every first Tuesday of each month

Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

An informal discussion of current nonfiction books on a wide variety of topics. No registration is required however you may email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the email list for this discussion group.

August title: “Notes on Grief” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

September title: “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law” by Mary Roach

Readings in Alternative Everything – Every second Wednesday of each month

Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.

Are you enticed by mysteries of the mind or interested in “alternative” ways of looking at the world? Facilitated by Richard Kajuth, a former educational consultant and lifelong student of esoteric inquiry and Eastern philosophy. Email him at rkajuthdd@gmail.com to join this Zoom discussion.

Current title: “Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul” by Deepak Chopra

Booked for Lunch – Every second Friday of each month

Friday, Aug. 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

A monthly mid-day book discussion group. Book lovers discuss library selections with fellow book lovers. No registration required. Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the email list for this group.

August title: “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” by John Donohue

September title: “The Book of Longings” by Sue Monk Kidd

Mystery Lovers Book Group – Every third Thursday of each month

Thursday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required.

August title: “Why Didn’t They Ask Evans” by Agatha Christie

September title: “Open and Shut” by David Rosenfelt

Serious Readers – Every fourth Saturday of each month

Saturday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m.

Respectful discussions about primarily non-fiction books. These readers focus on books about philosophical, political, economic, and scientific matters which have influenced or provided valuable insight into thought in the Western

world. The group meets via Jitsi.org. Email dpkissane@verizon.net to join.

August title: “A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather than Nothing” by Lawrence M. Krauss

September title: is to be announced

Ongoing Activities

North Hills Genealogists – Every third Monday of each month

Monday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m.

For more information or to register, go to northhillsgenealogists.org then click on Meetings & Events.

Topic: Genealogical Research Opportunities and Limitations in Institutional, Reform School and Orphanage Records at the Heinz History Center

Movie Matinee – Every third Wednesday of each month

Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 1:30 p.m.

Peek into the sights and culture of other lands through a travel or foreign film feature. No registration is required.

• Aug. 17 – Travel Film: a 75-minute three-railway journey from Oslo to Bergen in Norway; Vienna to Trieste and Budapest to Warsaw.

• Sept. 14 – Foreign Film: “Pain and Glory”. A look back at declining film reviews as well as his physical well-being, a director realizes the causes and what he needs to do to better his life. Somewhat based upon the life of the director, Pedro Almodovar. Starring Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz

Conversation Salon – Every Fourth Wednesday of each month

Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

People engage in informal chats on current events, local issues or national headlines. Conversation salons provide the opportunity to share ideas, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. No registration is required.

Featured events for children and teens

Registration required, where noted, to attend these free virtual and in-person programs. For more information and to register: www.northlandlibrary.org or call the Children and Teen Services desk at 412-366-8100, ext. 123.

Mother Goose Olympics — Wednesday, August 3 from 6-7 p.m. A “drop in anytime” event.

Summer reading participants test their athletic prowess! No registration is required.

Kindergarten Bootcamp — Aug. 8-12 from 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m.

Stories and activities help give kids kinderconfidence. Registration is required for this week-long program for preschoolers entering kindergarten in the fall of 2022.

Aug. 8 to 12 at 10 to 11 a.m. – Registration open

Aug. 8 to 12 at 1 to 2 p.m. – Registration open

The Philosopher’s Puzzle — Fridays from 3-6 p.m.

Professors Homer and Selina are researching an ancient civilization and want to find out where it was located. They have a lead, but now they need an escort party! Can you protect the professors and aid them in their discovery? Bring a level 4 character to find out.

Friday, Aug. 5 from 3-6 p.m. In-person — Registration open

Friday, Aug. 12 from 3-6 p.m. Virtual — Registration open

Ongoing Children and Teen Activities

Registration required, where noted, to attend these free virtual and in-person programs. For more information and to register: www.northlandlibrary.org or call the Children and Teen Services desk at 412-366-8100, ext. 123.

First Chapter Friday — New.Friday, Aug. 5 from 12-1 p.m.

We’ll grab a book, then read the first chapter together. If you like the book, you can take it home with you to read the rest of it on your own! No registration is required for this program for ‘tweens and teens ages 9-13.

Something’s Going on in the Garden! - Every third Saturday of each month

Saturdays, Aug. 20; Sept. at 1 p.m.

Making art from fish? Yoga for kids? Reading to iguanas? Racing worms? Something different will happen. Families with kids in kindergarten through third grade are invited to this monthly adventure. No registration required but be sure to dress for the weather.

‘Tween & Teen Programs

Maker Monday — Monday, Aug. 1 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

An hour of crafting featuring a new activity each week. All supplies will be provided at this program for those ages 12 to 18. Registration is not required.

Dungeons & Dragons — on Discord! — Aug. 3, 5, 6 at 7 p.m.

Teens ages 13 to 18 can join the countywide Discord server at https://tinyurl.com/DiscDND to play and take down some baaaa-d guys!

The program is provided by these participating libraries: Brentwood, Bridgeville, CC Mellor, Cooper-Siegel, Mt. Lebanon, Robinson, South Fayette, and Northland libraries.

Teen Game Night – on Discord! – Every Tuesday evening

Tuesdays, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 from 7-8 p.m.

Games played — and will be played again! — include Among Us, Roblox, Minecraft, Jackbox, and much more! Teens ages 13 to 18 can go tinyurl.com/y2kq6wht to sign up to join the county-wide Discord server. The program is provided by these participating libraries: Brentwood, Bridgeville, CC Mellor, Cooper-Siegel, Mt. Lebanon, Robinson, South Fayette, and Northland libraries.

Teen Time – Every first Thursday of each month

Thursdays, Aug. 4; Sept. 1 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

‘Tweens and teens ages 12 to 18 come together for an hour of fun and games! No registration required

Northland Teen Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) – Every third Tuesday of each month

Tuesdays, Aug. 16; Sept. 20 from 6-7:45 p.m.

LGBTQIA+ and their friends and allies can hang out, have fun, be their true selves and strengthen the community! For ages 13 to 18. No registration required.

Anime Club — Summer Specials! Every third Thursday of each month

Thursday, Aug. 18 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

This summer participants learn about Kamishibai, a Japanese style of storytelling; how to create their own manga; and how to take instant ramen from boring to fantastic! This program is for kids ages 12 to 18. Registration is not required.

Teen Time — Every first Thursday each month

Thursdays, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

An hour of fun and games! A program for ‘tweens and teens ages 12 to 18. No registration is required.