Virtual programs offered at Northern Tier Library

The Northern Tier Library is offering contactless lobby pick-up of materials for patrons and is not currently open for in-person services. Returned items will be quarantined for at least 72 hours, but often longer, before being checked in. A variety of programs and services are being offered remotely. For more information, call 724-449-2665 or visit northerntierlibrary.org.

Winter Reading Challenge 2021

Grab a cup of hot chocolate and challenge yourself to read some good books during the cold of winter. Libraries across Allegheny County are participating in the Winter Reading Challenge 2021. The challenge ends Feb. 28. Log the books you read and activities you complete through Beanstack to earn points for chances to win a prize.

Beanstack can be accessed through carnegielibrary.beanstack.org or can be downloaded as an app on your device. If you registered for Beanstack during the library’s Summer Learning Program, you can use the same login information.

Family Movie Nights

Why not have a cozy night in with a Family Movie Night Kit? Enjoy a couple of movies, a cup of hot chocolate and a bag of popcorn from the library for a great night in. Check the Facebook page for the current surprise movie themes. To request a kit, message the library on Facebook or call 724-449-2665.

Take-Home Maker Mondays

Pine Center Maker Mondays are now virtual. Every Monday, a tutorial video will be shared on the library’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. A weekly supply kit will be available to reserve and pick up for some great Maker fun at home.

Jan. 18: Letter Tile Coasters. Create coasters from letter game tiles.

Jan. 25: Paper Lanterns. Design small glowing lanterns from craft materials.

Knit Lit

Do you knit, crochet or craft in any way? If not, would you like to learn? At 6 p.m. Jan. 21, beginners are invited to come and learn; experienced crafters are invited to bring a project to work on. Everyone is encouraged to bring their latest read to talk about. These meetings will take place online via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting invitation link.