In February the Tuesday Night Book Group will discuss Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. It is the story of Louie Zamperini, a juvenile delinquent-turned-Olympic runner-turned-Army hero, and the series of incredible catastrophes that occur after his plane crashes into the Pacific Ocean.

On March 6th we will discuss Blue Nights by Joan Didion.

The Book Group welcomes new members.  We meet on the first Tuesday of each month and read nonfiction only. No registration is required for this program. View previous group selections. View suggested group titles: 2008 part 1, 2008 part 2, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Second Friday Book Discussion Group
Friday, February 10 at 11:30am
Due to winter weather and poor road conditions, The Second Friday Book Group did not hold its January meeting. On Friday, February 10, the group will discuss I Think I Love You by Allison Pearson. The book for discussion in March is Ann Patchett’s State of Wonder. Bring a brown bag lunch at 11:30, Northland provides a beverage, and join our informal discussion which begins at noon. View previous group selections.

Writers at Work
Monday, February 13 at 6:30pm
If your interest lies in writing as a hobby or a career, join the Writers At Work who share helpful writing techniques and ideas for creative writing, from basics to steps toward publication.Twelve members of the group have recently been published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Whether you're a novice or published writer, you'll gain valuable insights from members of this group. No registration is necessary. For more information, please call Hana Caye at 412-364-0877.

Foreign Film Series
Wednesday, February 8 at 2:00pm
As Valentine's Day is this month, we have a romantic French film on tap. "Shall We Kiss?" is about a couple who have just met. After a bite for dinner, Gabriel's offer of a goodnight kiss is met by Emilie with an unexpected rebuff. In a series of flashbacks, she tells a story of how a supposedly innocent peck can lead to a kiss with consequences. In the style of Woody Allen, there are many plot twists and a satisfying ending. Join us on Wednesday, February 8th at 2pm. No reservation is required. Refreshments will be served. View previous foreign films in the series.

Northland Knitters
Friday, February 17 at 1:00pm
Whether you're a beginning knitter, an occasional knitter or an expert addicted to the craft, you're welcome to join the fun of trading ideas and techniques and learning from each other in an informal time of doing one of your favorite things...knitting. We break for a snack and then keep on knitting and comparing notes. Bring your latest project and join us for the afternoon or evening Knitting Circle. No registration is required for this program. The daytime knitting circle will meet at the library as usual.

Northland Knitters - evening group
Wednesday, February 8 and Wednesday, March 14 at 7:00pm
Northland’s evening Knitting Circle will meet in February and March at St. Paul’s Methodist Church on Ferguson Road. Directions to the church can be found on the internet. Bring your latest knitting project and join a group of people who love all things knitting and are eager to share ideas, patterns, and techniques. Beginners and experienced knitters are always welcome. No registration is required for this program.

Travel Film Series
Wednesday, February 15 at 2:00pm
We’re off to Minneapolis/St. Paul this month. We’ll take a Mark twain style steamboat ride down the Mississippi. We’ll stop by Minnehaha Park to see Longfellow’s inspiration for his epic poem “Song of Hiawatha”. We’ll tour the Hill House, the largest house in the Mid-West when it was built. Lastly we’ll shop till we drop at the world’s largest indoor mall - The Mall of America. So come join us on Wednesday, February 15 at 2pm. No reservation is required.

Serious Readers Group
Saturday, February 25 at 11:00am
This group, which meets on the fourth Saturday morning of each month, is enjoying good discussions on many of the books that have formed the outline of economic policies and political thought over the centuries. The group will discuss Two Treatises of Government by John Locke and The Spirit of the Laws by Montesquieu.

No registration is required and new participants are always welcome. For more information about the group, contact Nancy Vogeley at 724-935-4339.

Conversation Salon
Wednesday, February 22 at 1:00pm
Conversation Salons have sprung up all over the country, allowing people to come together over coffee and refreshments to share ideas on topics of current interest or concern. Topics are not planned ahead of time; the group decides each time on a topic and may veer off onto other subjects along the way. The only requirement is an interest in sharing your outlook and listening to and respecting the opinions of others. So come join us. No reservation is required. This program is brought to you by Northland Public Library and Allegheny County Library Association.

Conversation Salon --New
Friday, February 10 at 2:00pm
The popularity of our monthly Conversation Salon has prompted us to offer a second Salon on the second Friday afternoon of each month at 2:00 p.m. If you enjoy engaging in conversation with others on timely topics that can include anything from local issues to the media’s coverage of politics to school vouchers to favorite movies. Listening to others’ opinions with respect and offering your own slant on any topic…nothing is out of bounds…is the purpose of the Conversation Salon. Join us for lively and informative discussions…attend one or both gatherings, if you wish. No reservation is required. This program is brought to you by Northland Public Library and Allegheny County Library Association.

Classic Movie Series
Wednesday, February 22 at 2:00pm
February’s film will have you holding your sides as you watch Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis in Some Like It Hot as they disguise themselves as female musicians to outrun the mobsters who are hunting them down. In March, the featured film will be The Treasure of Sierra Madre. No registration is required.

Amateur Astronomy Club
Thursday, February 23 at 7:00 pm
No meeting in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
This group meets monthly on the fourth Thursday. Whether you've recently become interested in astronomy or have had a life-long interest, this group enjoys sharing favorite astronomy websites, the best telescopes to purchase, recent developments in the science and good places to view the night skies. For more information, contact Greg Gushard at greggushard@gmail.com

Mystery-Lovers Book Group
Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 pm
February’s book selection for discussion is Henning Mankell’s The Dogs of Riga. Mankell is a Swedish crime writer best known for a mystery series starring his famous detective, Inspector Kurt Wallender. The Dogs of Riga is his second book in the series. Join us for an informal discussion of Wallender’s work. For more information, contact Marzena Klimaszewska at marzenajk@yahoo.com

In March, the group will discuss Patricia Cornwell’s Postmortem.