Adult Summer Reading Club
June 9 - August 30
Our Adult Summer Reading Club began on June 9, but it's not too late to join! Pick up your Summer Reading Club Record Booklet at the upstairs reference desk. For each book you read, you may enter your name in one of the many prize boxes that contain a gift certificate for various North Hills area's fine restaurants or stores. Winners will be announced after August 30th. We've chosen some interesting categories for your reading pleasure once again. In celebration of Northland's 40th anniversary year, a special prize will be available for one lucky winner who has read 40 or more books. Let the reading begin!!

Dixieland Band
Monday, August 25 at 7:00 pm
Do you enjoy the sounds of Dixieland music? Developed in New Orleans, Dixieland is a blend of ragtime, blues and polyphonic improvisation and sets your feet to tapping with its lively rhythms. A group of musicians from the North Suburban Symphony Orchestra have formed a separate Dixieland Band that has entertained and delighted many people who love that special style and sound. The band will be here at Northland Library on Monday evening, August 25 at 7:00 p..m. and we invite you to join us on the lawn outside the upstairs entrance for some lively music. Get ready to hum along to some of your favorites. (If the weather does not cooperate, we'll be inside in our downstairs meeting room.) No registration is necessary.

Toilet Training
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 7:00 pm
With large helpings of humor and understanding, Dr. Greg Hoyson, of Bellevue Pediatrics, helps parents with this important transition in their toddlers development. He has practical suggestions and advice and is willing to take your questions after his presentation. Registration is required for this program. Please register online through our events calendar, or by calling the adult reference desk at 412-366-8100x113.

Meet the Local Authors of the Chief, Gene Collier and Rob Zeller
Thursday, September 11 at 7:00 pm
THE CHIEF is a one-man play that re-enacts the life of famous Pittsburgher Art Rooney, founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise. The play has had successful runs at the Pittsburgh Public Theater and is now available in print for the first time including photographs of Art Rooney and his family, members of the Steelers' teams and scenes from the play. Co-authors, Gene Collier, award-winning columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and Rob Zellers, education director at the Pittsburgh Public Theater have written a warm, engaging portrait of Rooney and his team as they gradually rose to prominence with a remarkable run of playoff appearances beginning in 1972, capping the late '70's with three Superbowl championships. The authors will share some interesting and humorous accounts of their efforts in putting together the story of Pittsburgh's beloved icon and the joy they shared in seeing local actor, Tom Atkins, bring Art Rooney to life again in the first production of their play. Signed copies of their book will be available for those who wish to purchase them. Registration is required for this program. Please register online through our events calendar, or by calling the adult reference desk at 412-366-8100x113.

Strength Training For Women
Monday, September 22, 2008 7:00 pm
Strength training is recognized as an essential part of any fitness program, promoting an injury-free lifestyle and building strong ligaments and tendons which support our joints. Women , in particular, see tremendous benefits from strength training. It enables them to maintain good weight and balance and better perform their daily activities. It also helps to reduce or eliminate some of those aches and pains that occur with age. Carol Steiner, physical therapist at UPMC in Cranberry Township, will present an informative program on the benefits of adding strength training to your daily routine and the best ways to begin a program. Try out a few simple exercises that will help you get started. Registration is required for this program. Please register online through our events calendar, or by calling the adult reference desk at 412-366-8100x113.

Anyone Can Bead: Creating Your Own Beaded Jewelry
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 7:00 pm
Kathy Shomo, the popular and enthusiastic bead lady, will show you how to create a necklace, bracelet, earrings, a beaded watch or other item using beautiful semi-precious stones and Czech glass. A fee for materials will depend on the project you choose to complete, ranging from $10 for a pair of sterling silver earrings to $30.00 for a two-strand beaded watch. You may pay the instructor by cash or check as you complete your project. Beginners are welcome. Even someone who is "creativity impaired" will create an amazing piece of jewelry. Copies of Kathy Shomo's book, Anyone Can Bead: Easy Techniques for Making Jewelry, will be available for purchase. Registration is required for this program. Please register online through our events calendar, or by calling the adult reference desk at 412-366-8100x113.