LIBRARY HOURS:
• Closing at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31 for Shaler Area trick-or-treating.
• Closed on Monday, September 4 in celebration of Labor Day.
• Opening at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8 in honor of the Veterans’
• Resuming Sunday service (1:00 to 5:00 p.m.) on September 10.
• Closed on Saturday, September 23 in honor of Shaler Area Homecoming. Breakfast at SAMS.
Go Titans!
JOIN US FOR SOME
SPECIAL EVENTS!
Friends of SNHL Fall Book Sale –
Serendipity Style
Fall into some great books, paperbacks,
AV materials, games, puzzles and more
for all ages, at bargain prices. The Library
gratefully accepts gently used books, music
CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games any time.
Thanks for your support!
• Friends of SNHL Preview Night:
Friday, September 29 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Membership only $10.00!
• Book and Bake Sale: Saturday,
September 30, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Bag Sale: Sunday, October 1, 10:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Library opens for business
at 1:00 p.m.
The FBI National Academy Experience
with Lt. Sean Frank of the Shaler Police
Department
Wednesday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m.
Chat with Lt. Frank about his experience at
the prestigious FBI National Academy. All
ages are welcome!
Celebrate Native American Month This
November at the Library!
Introduction to Historic Native Culture:
Wednesday, November 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Join Todd “Ghost in the Head” Johnson,
a local member of the Huron Tribe and a
native cultural interpreter, for an evening
of interactive programing for all ages.
Featuring a large display of museum quality
artifacts including tools, clothing, weaponry
and jewelry. Adults are encouraged to
attend as well as children. Q&A session
following the presentation.
Watch for a special Dance Group to
share native music and dancing, plus a
screening of ta topic film, to be held during
November.
Woolworks
Saturday, November 11, 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Sunday November 12, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Free and all are welcome!
46 Shaler
A biennial rug show presented by the
Pittsburgh Rug Hooking Guild featuring
recent works by members. The featured
fiber artist is Fritz Mitnick.
SEPTEMBER IS LOVE
YOUR LIBRARY MONTH!
Throughout the entire month of September,
any donation made to SNHL will be
matched up to 20 cents on the dollar by
the amazing Jack Buncher Foundation!
The library received an additional $2,000
last September! This is a great county-wide
library event and we are so grateful to the
Buncher Foundation and to YOU for your
constant support.
CELEBRATE OUR 75TH
BIRTHDAY WITH US!
A WONDERful Birthday Celebration!
Friday, September 15, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate all things
WONDERful: the Library’s 75th Birthday;
our friends from the book Wonder; family,
friends, kindness and YOU! Because you are
a WONDER!
photos of local history or want to share
what you know about our area? We’re
looking for Shaler, Etna and Millvale items
to share. Contact Sharon McRae at
[email protected] for more
information.
ADULTS: GET YOUR
LITERARY VIBE ON AND
SHOW YOUR ARTISTIC SIDE!
Art and Inspiration International with
William Rock
Roxann Booser, Director of the Maridon
Museum
Thursday, September 7, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The Maridon is the only museum in the
Western PA region with a specific focus on
Asian art and culture coupled with German
Meissen porcelain.
Art and Inspiration International with
William Rock
“Walk the Labyrinth guided by Sister
Marian”
Thursday, September 14, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
We will have a walkable portable labyrinth
at SNHL for this event.
Meet the Author Patricia Harman
Thursday, September 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
In partnership with the Midwife Center
of Pittsburgh, come meet author Patricia
Harman who will speak about her fiction
series. Read the books now and join us to
Join us in the SASD Homecoming Parade hear about Patsy’s experiences as a midwife
and how she came to write her books. Other
on Saturday, September 23.
The theme is “classic movies” and the Library midwives will be in attendance to share
their experiences as well. Refreshments
will be representing Casablanca, a classic
served.
movie celebrating 75 years too! Folks of all
ages are invited to walk with us. Contact
Brush Buddies Night with Elaine
Sharon McRae at [email protected] if
Bergstrom
you’d like to join us.
Friday, September 22, 7:00
to 9:00 p.m.
Blast From the Past: Celebrate SNHL and
Try your artistic side with
Local Area History!
guidance from artist Elaine
Saturday, October 7, time to be determined
Bergstrom. Bring snacks,
It’s a Blast from the Past and the Library’s
beverages (BYOB) and
final 75th Birthday event! Take a trip down
your creativity. The cost is
memory lane with local speakers and
$25 prepaid at registration
explore local history photos. Do you have