Registration is required for most adult programs. You may register online or by calling 412-366-8100, extension 113. Click on the title of each program listed below for more information and to register.
Journaling for the Aspiring Author – Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m. – NEW DATE: Sunday, February 8 at 2 p.m.
Board Game Night: Conquest Princess – Friday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Caregiver Support Cafe: Nutrient and Diet Changes with Dementia – Thursday, February 5 at 6 p.m.
Sprout, Swap, & Share: Northland Library Seed Swap – Saturday, February 7 at 1:30 p.m.
Journaling for the Aspiring Author – Sunday, February 8 at 2 p.m.
Parenting for Different Needs: supporting children with physical or intellectual disabilities – Thursday, February 12 at 6 p.m.
Puzzle Swap – Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Literary Liaisons: a romance author panel – Friday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Craft Night: Finger Knitting – Monday, February 16 at 6 p.m.
The Senior Tech Connect – Sunday, February 22 at 1:30 p.m.
Wellness Works: Learn about the UPMC Passavant Care Management Team – Thursday, February 26 at 6 p.m.
Flying String Youth Ensemble Chinese New Year Concert – Saturday, February 28 at 2 p.m.
Caregiver Support Cafe: Dementia – Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m.
Right Tree, Right Place: maximizing the value of trees in our landscape – Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m.
Author Panel: Women in Writing – Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m.
Canine First Aid – Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Board Game Night: Pandemic – Friday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Northland Radio Hour: The Topaz Flower – Monday, 23 at 6:30 p.m. – in-person & virtual
Wellness Works: Benefits of Therapy to Prepare for Radiation Treatments – March 26 at 6 p.m.
Northland Local Author Fair – Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CABIN FEVER – 2026 ADULT WINTER READING CHALLENGE
January 1 through February 28
There’s no better way for a book lover to start the new year than with Cabin Fever, our adult winter reading challenge! For every book read, you’ll have a chance to win a prize! Gift card winners will be chosen in the third full week of January and February, with a grand prize drawing at the end.
To register yourself or family members, check out ReadSquared here: northlandlibrary.readsquared.com.
If you need help navigating the website, we have walk-throughs available on our site. If you aren’t comfortable logging books yourself, the staff at the Ask A Librarian desk can get you registered and fill in books on your behalf.
Category Book Lists are available on the ReadSquared website and printed copies at the Ask A Librarian Desk beginning January 2. More information and as well as a category list with suggested reads are available on the Cabin Fever page on this website HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact the Ask A Librarian desk at NorthlandAdults@northlandlibrary.org or 412-366-8100 ext. 113.
Happy Winter Reading!
WINTER BOOKMARK CONTEST 2026 – January 1 to 31
Design a bookmark with all things winter reading in mind to enter our 2026 Winter Bookmark Contest. Pick up an entry form at the Children and Teen Services, Ask A Librarian desk, or download one below. Entry forms will be available in late December.
Two winners will be chosen from each age category: Ages 0 to 5, ages 6 to 9, ages 10 to 12, ages 13 to 17, ages 18+
Entries will be accepted January 2 through January 31. Winners will be announced on February 7. Each winner will receive 30 bookmarks printed with their winning design and certificate. Winners may pick up their prize package from the Children and Teen Services desk beginning on February 20. All winning bookmarks will also be distributed at the Library.
DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM HERE
ADVOCACY – LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
We have several ways for you to share your passion for Northland and the positive impact the library has on your life! Be a Library advocate and let your voice be heard!
- Reach out to local and state elected officials!
- Share your Northland story with others!
- Support Northland through a donation or participating in one of our regular fundraisers!
Information on advocacy can be found HERE
