SHALER NORTH HILLS LIBRARY Celebrating 75 Years Of Service To The Community 1942-2017
SHALER NORTH HILLS LIBRARY Celebrating 75 Years Of Service To The Community 1942-2017
Our History … and Moving Forward On a cold wintry afternoon in early December 1941 , ground was broken for a new community library to serve the North Hills . Of course , December 7 , 1941 went on to become one of the most remembered days in American history . After some soul-searching as to whether the community could support a new library during wartime , construction moved forward and the North Hills Library opened its doors on September 27 , 1942 with 3,000 books . Known as Shaler North Hills Library since 1981 , the sturdy red brick colonial-style building , graced with several additions , has been a fixture on Mt . Royal Boulevard and a center of community activities in the heart of Shaler Township ever since . The Library became a member of the Allegheny County Library Association in 1996 , sharing resources and services throughout the county .
Today your library offers award-winning programming , high speed Internet access , outstanding service , and a 130,000- strong collection of materials (“ Books and So Much More ”) to suit the needs and tastes of folks from birth to 100 – all free with your library card ! Visit the library in person or see the library conducting outreach in the community .
Celebrating 75 Years Community members were invited to create a design that answered the question : Why do you love the Shaler North Hills Library ? There were over 50 entries , and our people ’ s choice winner was 11-year old Claire , a very talented young lady !
“ Eyewitness to History : World War II ”
Thanks to space provided by the Shaler Area Middle School , 250 visitors attended the Birthday Kickoff Event , commemorating the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor . Organized by The Senator John Heinz History Center , panelists Warren Goss & Tom Wiley ( World War II Veterans ) and Bob Taylor & Pat Evey ( Home front Veterans ) shared their real-life stories . VFW Post # 9199 and Vietnam Veterans presented colors and escorted our veterans , and local artists showed their Remembrance Art . Our public library is a reminder of the freedom for which the greatest generation sacrificed so much .
Join Us for More Celebrations ! Stop by the Library , visit its website and Facebook page , and plan to attend these great programs and events :
• 75th Anniversary Quilt – Watch for a beautiful quilt being made from the Birthday Designs and quilted by the Quilt Group that meets at the library .
• HAPPY BIRTHDAY History Mysteries - Families are invited to the Children ’ s Department on the last Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM to have fun working through a History Mystery , solving puzzles and riddles .
• Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary with Wayne Wise - Thursday , June 15 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM Wonder Woman turns 75 in 2017 just like SNHL ! Come hear about her early beginnings , her creator , and more from local expert Wayne Wise . Refreshments will be served . Subject matter geared towards 14 and up ( no young children , please ).
• Wine Tasting with John Eld Sponsored by the Friends of SNHL Saturday , June 17 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM Watch for more details on this festive event which is sure to feature lots of celebratory “ bubbly ”!
• The Golden Age of Radio : When FM Stereo Was Thursday , July 20 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM Tune in to SNHL for a slice of radio nostalgia you won ’ t want to miss ! John Eld takes us back in time to his first assignment as a musical host on WKJF-FM , Pittsburgh ’ s premier full-time radio station , when radio stations used turntables and music came from 12-inch vinyl records !
We thank the Township Commissioners , the Library Board , and most of all our residents , for their support these past 75 years . We look forward to serving you in the future . Please join us all year long to celebrate YOUR library ! haler
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