Summer offerings announced at Northland Public Library

Northland Public Library in McCandless is hosting these summer events:

Adult summer reading

BOOKSHELF BINGO – June 1 through August 31

Every two weeks, registered readers will have the chance to win a $25 gift card to Target or Trader Joe’s, and each item you log during the entire 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, and other literary goodies. The Picnic in the Park prize includes an Igloo cooler bag, Yeti mugs, a DiBella’s gift card, and five pool passes to any Allegheny County Parks pool. Also, the first 75 patrons to pick up a Bingo card from the Ask A Librarian desk can choose a free book from our Summer Reading book cart. Register online at northlandlibrary.beanstack.org

Children and teen summer reading

READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH – June 6 to July 31

Summer reading is back with an outdoorsy new theme with virtual and in-person activities! Beginning June 6 and through July 31, go to northlandlibrary.beanstack.org to register for this summer reading program for those ages birth to 18. Log the minutes spent reading or log the results of completing the self-directed activity challenges. Twelve badges are all it takes to complete the program! While you are

Hiking through the library, you will see some wonders of nature, such as: find the Moose on the Loose, guess how many items are in the jar, guess which book has been shredded, and the Eye Spy tank! Campers ages 3 to 12 and counselors-in-training ages 13 to 18 can take part in in-person programming! Please note that some of these activities will require registration, but not sleeping bags. Beginning June 6, go to our summer reading page on the Library’s website, bit.ly/SummerReading22 for complete program information.

Feature 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.

MONEY MANAGEMENT FOR WOMEN ON THEIR OWN

Thursday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m.

If you are divorced, widowed, or single by choice, it’s important to feel confident in managing your finances. Join Janet Bouma as she talks about how to analyze your spending and debt habits, buying, selling or renting a home, types of insurance, an overview of taxes, and how to determine risk tolerance for your savings and investments.

MEDICARE: PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER

Thursday, June 23 at 6 p.m.

Are you approaching your 65th birthday or over 65 and thinking about retiring? If so, it’s time to think about Medicare! Jack Miner from Clearview Group Advisors will explain the Medicare program and important time frames for enrolling. He will describe the various supplemental, Medicare Advantage, and prescription drug insurance options that are available in our area but will not recommend any one plan over another.

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, grab a friend, bring some snacks, and watch a beloved classic in the Elias Fry Barn with other film lovers! No registration is required. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit bit.ly/PittClassicMovies22.

Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. - Orson Welles in The Third Man

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 VIPS

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

BOOKED FOR LUNCH – Every second Friday of each month

Friday, June 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join us for our monthly mid-day book discussion group! No matter what type of book you enjoy reading, you’ll love talking about our selections with fellow book lovers. No registration required. Email colemank2@einetwork.net to join the email list for this group.

June title: Stories from Suffragette City by MJ Rose

READINGS IN ALTERNATIVE EVERYTHING – Every second Wednesday of each month

Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m.

Are you enticed by the various 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

MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK GROUP – Every third Thursday of each month

Thursday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m.

If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, then join us! No registration is required.

April title: The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz

SERIOUS READERS – Every fourth Saturday of each month

Saturday, June 25 at 11 a.m.

If you enjoy reading and engaging in respectful discussions about primarily non-fiction books, then this book discussion group is for you! 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.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

CONVERSATION SALON – Every second Friday of each month

Friday, June 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines. Conversation salons provide us with the opportunity to share ideas, listen with respect to other’s opinions, and learn from each other. No registration is required.

MOVIE MATINEE – Every third Wednesday of each month

Wednesday, June 15 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.

June 15 - Travel Film: Travel to nine locations to learn the culture, history, and favorite sites of each place: Santorini, Hong Kong, Norway, Rome, Mexico City, and the Netherlands.

July 20 - Foreign Film: True Mothers (Japan) After much time and many unsuccessful attempts to conceive a child, a young couple decides to adopt. Six years later, a young woman claims to be the biological mother of the adopted boy and wants him back. A deeply touching and compassionate celebration of two mothers.

NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS

Monday, June 20 at 7 p.m.

Topic: Research Logs: Write It or Regret It!

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

FEATURE EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS AT NORTHLAND

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

412-366-8100, ext. 123.

STEEL CITY SHAKESPEARE – An Acting Camp for students in grades 4 through 8

June 13 through 17 from 10 a.m. to noon

With Shakespeare as a starting point, Jeffery Chips from Steel City Shakespeare, will be here to teach you some finer points of stage acting. From inflection to swordplay, you will touch on many skills that actors need to know. Pre-registration is required and limited. Please register only if you will attend all five sessions.

FAMILY SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

Saturday, June 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

A terrible crime has been committed at Northland Public Library. The beloved Summer Reading Club Participation Trophy has been stolen! Children in grades one through five are being asked to help figure out who stole the trophy using their science skills. Help Ms. Kim solve the crime!

SIMULTANEOUS CHESS MATCH WITH CHESS MASTER GABRIEL PETESCH

Wednesday, June 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Test your chess “chops” against Chess Master Gabriel Petesch when he takes on 25 contestants at the same time. For players 5 years through 105 years. Registration required.

AMERICAN GIRL KIT KITTREDGE – On the job!

Tuesday, July 12 at 1 p.m.

American Girl Reporter Kit Kittredge is on the job covering the team in this radio style program about baseball, Kit, and the famous Abbott and Costello skit “Who’s on First?” All participants will have the opportunity to play a part in the radio show, make some crafts and enjoy good ‘ole American baseball snacks in this one-hour program for children in grades one through five. Be there for the first pitch! Let’s Play Ball!! Please register each child individually.

AFTER-HOURS AMONG US

Friday, June 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

There is an impostor among us, and they’re bringing down the ship! Can you figure out who’s sabotaging you and finish your tasks in time? Come play this live-action version of the popular mystery game at this after-hours program. We’ll also make and eat a snack! Registration is required for this teen program for ages 12 to 18.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: ROYAL RESCUE

Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m.

Legolas Dorian Storm is in trouble. He volunteered himself to rescue Princess Faraday but is in way over his head. Can you help him reclaim his honor and rescue the princess? Bring a level 3 character and roll for initiative! Registration is required for this program for ages 12 to 18. Please register for one session, not both. Character sheets must be completed and sent to the Dungeon Master one week before the program.

Friday, July 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. (in-person)

Friday, July 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. (virtual)

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: TRIAL OF THE SERPENT’S PASS

Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m.

A group of refugees is fleeing their hometown, but they’ve been denied passage on the ferry. The only way to get them there is a dangerous pathway through a monster-infested body of water. Bring a level four character to escort them to safety! Registration is required for this program for ages 12 to 18. Please register for one session, not both.

Character sheets must be completed and sent to the Dungeon Master one week before the program.

Friday, July 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. (in-person) - Registration begins June 15

Friday, July 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. (virtual) – Registration begins June 15

ONGOING CHILDREN AND TEEN ACTIVITIES AT NORTHLAND

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.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT — Every second Tuesday of each month

Tuesdays June 14, July 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Families with children in grades one through five will have fun exploring various activities. Each month will be a surprise! Watch for the activity of the month to be posted. Children must attend with an adult. Please register each child individually, register only the children attending.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME! — 10 a.m. in the Learning Garden Pavilion Stories, songs, and a craft for preschool kids. No registration is required.

Wednesday, June 15 at 10 a.m. – featuring books by Mo Willems

Wednesday, June 29 at 10 a.m. – featuring books by Julia Donaldson

Thursday, July 14 at 10 a.m. – featuring specially selected books

SILLY STORYTIME — Thursdays June 23, July 7, July 21 at 10 a.m.

Do you like being silly, reading silly stories, mixing things up? Then you will enjoy Silly Storytime! Children in grades one through five will enjoy the silliness of taking two unrelated topics, mixing them together through stories, songs, and crazy fun activities. Let’s get together for lots of silliness! A separate registration is required for each child attending.

SOMETHING’S GOING ON IN THE GARDEN! — Every third Saturday of each month

Saturdays, June 18; July 16; August 20 at 1 p.m.

Something different will happen– what will it be? Making art from fish? Yoga for kids? Reading to iguanas? Racing worms? You’ll have to come to the Learning Garden to find out. 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 and TEEN PROGRAMS

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS — ON DISCORD! — June 1, 3, & 4; July 6, 8, 9; August 3, 5, 6 at 7 p.m.

Calling all adventurers! C! The Sheep Farmers Guild is setting off on their next mission. Join us on Discord to help us take down some bad guys! Teens ages 13 to 18 can join the county-wide Discord server at https://tinyurl.com/DiscDND to play.

TEEN TIME – Every first Thursday of each month

June 2; July 7; August 4 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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

TEEN GAME NIGHT – ON DISCORD! – Every Tuesday evening

Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21; July 5, 12, 19; August 2, 9, 16, 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. Join us on Discord for a virtual game night! Games we’ve played (and will play 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.

NEW

MAKER MONDAY — Mondays, June 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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

ANIME CLUB — Summer Specials! Every third Thursday of each month Thursdays, June 16; July 21; August 18 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

This summer we’ll learn about Kamishibai, a Japanese style of storytelling; how to create your 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.

NORTHLAND TEEN GENDER AND SEXUALITY ALLIANCE (GSA) – Every third Tuesday of each month

Tuesdays, June 20; July 19; August 16 from 6 to 7:45 p.m.

Come hang out with a group of LGBTQIA+ friends and allies to have fun, be your true self, and strengthen community! For ages 13 to 18. No registration required.