Build a better world with SNHL ’ s Summer Reading Programs for all Listen and read this summer , at home , in the car , in the Library , at the beach , in a tent , anywhere ! Keep track of your reading and earn prizes . Programs are available for all ages : children , teens , adults . Check it out online or visit us at the Library .

SPECIAL EVENTS !

Summer of Wonder : Let ’ s All Read the Same Book ! Join us in reading Wonder by RJ Palacio over the summer thru September 15 . Wonder read-alouds , puppet show , collages , Choose Kindness activities and our final WonderFUL Birthday Party on September 15 at 7:00 PM

The Mission Mahi TacoTruck Returns Wednesdays : June 21 , July 13 and August 9 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM $ 10.00 average cost of the tacos , feeds two . A percentage of sales goes to SNHL .

Fifth Appraisal Fair : “ Digging Up the Past 5 ” Watch for more details !

Touch-A-Truck FUNdraiser Sunday , August 6 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM ; No Horn Zone 11:00 to noon Come and sit behind the wheels of police cars , construction trucks , and more . For $ 5.00 per person , $ 20.00 per family , you can climb aboard all kinds of things that go ! Children under 2 are free . No registration needed .

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9th Annual Car Cruise Saturday , August 12 from 5:30 to 9:00 PM Dance to favorite oldies with DJ Clint Stokes and check out the coolest cruise cars ! No registration needed .

75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

We will also have a memory book and photo display , a beautiful SNHL birthday quilt , and other ways to show your love of your Library .

Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary with Wayne Wise Thursday , June 15 at 7:00 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 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 at 7:00 PM Tickets are $ 30.00 each or $ 50.00 per couple . Enjoy bubbly and celebration and food too !

Trivia Night for Adults , 75th Birthday Style Saturday , July 15 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Trivia by the decade with some fun Library stuff ! $ 10.00 per team or $ 2.00 per person . Refreshments , BYOB .

The Golden Age of Radio : When FM Stereo Was Thursday , July 20 at 7:00 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 .

Save the date ! Saturday , September 30 Serendipity returns to SNHL along with our Friends of SNHL Book Sale . Sell your arts and crafts !

All things Shaler Area Celebration ! Saturday , October 7 Do you have photos of local history or want to share what you know about our area ? Contact Sharon McRae at mcraes @ einetwork . net .

ADULTS : GET YOUR LITERARY VIBE ON

Meet the Author Beth Geisler : Wednesday , June 28 at 6:30 PM Beth Geisler ’ s book , 100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die , just came out in 2016 . Come hear her talk about her favorite things to see and do in our home town . Refreshments served .

Book Groups Galore ! Summer is a great time to join up with a book group . Mystery lovers , foodies , nonfiction readers , local authors , what ’ s new — there ’ s a book group for everyone ! Check out the list on the Library Adult Newsletter ’ s back page .

Getting Started with Watercolors Class June 29 through August 3 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Start or continue your watercolor journey with this 6-week class under the guidance of artist Elaine Bergstrom . Class cost is $ 75 . Minimum of 5 students needed .

Art & Inspiration International Thursdays at 7:00 PM Need a push to get your inner artist motivated ? Are you a painter , sculptor , musician , poet ? Come join others in a collaborative atmosphere to talk about your work , get ideas , share your art and learn from others . Occasionally features guest artists . No registration needed .

KIDS : ROCK AND ROLL THROUGH THE SUMMER !

Fairy House Workshop Friday , June 16 at 7:00 PM The Shaler Garden Club will help you make your own fairy house ! This annual event includes fairy games and crafts and treats . Baked goods and fairy garden items for sale too .