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Hours Current Safety Protocols: Please Mask Up. Read more p. 2.

Mon/Tues/Wed/Thu: 12th Annual Shaler Library Car Cruise 10:00am to 7:00pm Saturday, August 14 at 5:00pm

Friday & Saturday: 10:00am to 5:00pm Our Car Cruise returns this Au- gust! Held outdoors in the back Sunday: parking lot, you’ll be jammin’ to Closed some great music by DJ Clint

Stokes while checkin’ out those Park & Pickup Hours cool cars. Snacks & fun raffle priz- (Come to the Pickup es. No registration required. Window or delivery to your vehicle) Same hours as above Graeter’s Ice Cream Truck is coming to the front parking lot! Closures Tuesday, August 10 from noon to 2:00p.m. September 5&6 Games for kids and Therapy Dogs too! Sundays

Meetings SNHL Board Ice Cream Social for Adults (in person) No meeting Monday, August 16, 2:00pm-3:30pm SNHL Friends Please register for the Zoom link. August 16, 6:30pm We’ll watch a fabulous recording of Good Taste Pittsburgh’s Virtual Ice Cream Social featuring ar- ea foodie experts (as presented in August 2020). Just a reminder…. September is Registration is limited to allow for social distancing.

Please follow us! Month! Watch for ways to help Visit their website! your library!

Inside…. Page 2—Join our Friends Group; Help for those with vision concerns; Donations Page 3—Front Porch Concert to Benefit “Love Your Library” Campaign; Garden Tour Winners! 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd Page 4—Virtual Museum Programs & Experience Kits—for Adults & Kids Page 5—Book Groups, Poetry, Meditation Sessions; School District 50th Anniversary Glenshaw PA 15116 Page 6—Thank you Summer Reading Sponsors! Kids’ Fun Continues; Borrow Outdoor Games 412-486-0211 Page 7—Community Yard Sale; Township Float with a Flick; Glenshaw Library Fundraiser shalerlibrary.org Page 8—NHCO Food Pantry; Shredding Event; Glenshaw Century Club Luncheon Shaler North Hills Library | shalerlibrary.org | 412-486-0211 Aug-Sept 2021 (p.2)

SAFETY PROTOCOLS: PLEASE MASK UP! Per CDC guidelines, and the increase in the spread of COVID19 variants, we are requiring that all library visitors COMPUTER USE STANDARDS wear masks while inside the library. This includes those who have been vaccinated. The health and wellbeing of our staff and patrons, Need Help? including those unvaccinated and/or unable to get a If you think you are going to require a lot of staff help, vaccine, remains our priority. Thank you. please check at the Reference Desk FIRST to arrange • Help us keep the doors open. WE WANT TO BE assistance at our NEW Help Station or make an ap- OPEN. pointment for some one-on-one assistance. • If you need a mask, just ask. • If you don’t wish to wear a mask or face shield, Working on your Own? we are happy to serve you at our outside pickup window. WIFI is available in the front parking lot. • Computer time limit is 2 (two) hours. • Please keep your visits short and within your • You are welcome to use hand sanitizer before and “pods.” after you use a computer as well as wiping down • Hand sanitizer and wipes are available. Continue your own station before or after use. to social distance.

• Computer and table use remain at two hours. Please eat and drink prior to visiting the library. • Meeting room use is limited at this time due to storage restraints and library functions.

This is a stressful time for everyone, so kindness and pa- tience are needed at the Library. Thank you!

Donations? Yes, We Want Them! Extra Assistance Needed? We accept donations of gently used books & DVDs in good condition all year round. Right now we could really use: Please remember that the Library has a number of services to help our community members con- New/best sellers that you bought during the past year. tinue to enjoy reading. If you or a loved one has a vision or physical disa- We especially want Children’s books! bility, you might benefit from: We use your donations in so many ways:  Large Print Books; Books on CD • Distribute to outreach sites such as local laundromats  Free online access for e-books, e-audiobooks, • Give them away as prizes magazines, movies & TV shows • Add to collection or swap in for books that are worn out  Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvani- • Sell at our book sale to raise much-needed funds ans (LAMP) Thank you! (You can have a special digital player on loan to play digital books, digital books de- Join our Friends Group! livered to your mailbox, or access down- Love Your Library? Want to help out? Join loadable materials. Braille materials availa- as a new member of the Friends of the ble. You do not have to be blind to use this Shaler North Hills Library! service. Ask us to get an application.) Friends of SNHL actively work to make SNHL a better place. They annually donate over $20,000 through fundraisers, membership dues and raffles. ALL funds go towards library programming and the purchase of special items the library could not otherwise af- ford. Membership is only $15.00, $25.00 for household. For more information contact Janet Miller at [email protected]. (The mem- bership form is available on the Library website.) Shaler North Hills Library | shalerlibrary.org | 412-486-0211 Aug-Sept 2021 (p.3)

Coming up this fall….local authors, The Horne’s Lingerie Lady (from the Frick Pittsburgh), Pitt’s Nationality Rooms, our Naturalist series for adults, and more. Stay tuned!

Celebrating the Great Garden Winners!

On Tuesday, July 27, the winners of the Great Gardens Contest were announced via video! The Shaler Garden Club and the Li- brary collaborate to discover amazing talent and beautiful spaces in our communi- ty. Some of the great gardens go on to be a part of our annual Great Gardens Tour in Ju- ly.

The Garden Club, celebrating 100 years of service this year, has raised nearly $24,000 for the library.

Watch the full announcement!

https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=EvVDlFIejQE

Garden Tour Winners First Place (Tie) The Coccia Garden The Pelusi Garden

Second Place The Barkovich Garden

Third Place The Stuart Garden

Honorable Mentions Devan's Garden Mascari Garden

We thank all 10 wonderful entries for sharing their lovely spaces with us! Shaler North Hills Library | shalerlibrary.org | 412-486-0211 Aug-Sept 2021 (p.4)

Virtual Visits to Area Attractions and Museums! Here’s a chance to have a great museum experience with these virtual programs….Take a ’tour’ of these area houses/museums or join in for storytime with the kids.

Adult Spotlight Programs, Tuesdays, 5:00pm Tuesday, August 10, 2021: Captain William Vicary Mansion and Bea- ver County Historical Research & Landmarks Founda- tion REGISTER HERE Tuesday, August 17, 2021: The Passavant House and Zelienople His- torical Society REGISTER HERE Tuesday, August 24, 2021: McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center REGISTER HERE

Children’s Storytimes, Saturdays, 10:00am Saturday, August 14, 2021: Captain William Vicary Mansion and Bea- ver County Historical Research & Landmarks Founda- tion REGISTER HERE Saturday, August 21, 2021: The Passavant House and Zelienople His- torical Society REGISTER HERE Saturday, August 28, 2021: McKeesport Regional History and Herit- age Center REGISTER HERE

Visit Seven Area Attractions for FREE!

We’re so pleased to again partner with the Heinz History Center to offer free passes to seven area attrac- tions. If you are ready to venture out, we can provide a kit with a pass for free admission to some won- derful local, historic sites. This year’s kits include:  Heinz History Center (including the Ft. Pitt Museum and the Meadowcroft Rockshelter)  Pennsylvania Trolley Museum  McKeesport History & Heritage Center  Lincoln Highway Experience  Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation  Passavant House  Vicary House

Kits check out for one week only! Visit our website or pick up a brochure with all the details. Contact the Adult Services Staff to make your reservation.

We also recommend checking the site you are visiting for any current safety protocols. Shaler North Hills Library | shalerlibrary.org | 412-486-0211 Aug-Sept 2021 (p.5)

Meditation for Everyone (Virtual) This series continues every Friday from 9:30am to Book Groups 10:00am May meet via Zoom or in-person. Carve 30 minutes out of your week to learn simple Monday Night Book Group Second Monday of the month at and practical meditation techniques that can easily 6:30pm be applied in everyday life. Led by certified guide Cindi Ballard. The program is free but you must The Monday Night Book Group now meeting in person. Reads register to receive the Zoom in- a wide variety of material. For more information, please email Sharon at [email protected]. vitation.

August 9: The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell If you have not attended previ- September 13: The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood October 11: The Five: the Untold Lives of the Women Killed ously, please contact the Library by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold for some introductory materials Stop in to pick up a copy. before joining.

Mystery Book Group Third Thursday of the month at 2:30pm

The Mystery Book Group meeting at Kiwanis Park, weather permitting. Reads mysteries and thrillers. For more infor- mation, please email Beth at [email protected].

August 19: Save Me From Dangerous Men by S.A. Lelchuk September 16: Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda Shaler Area School District History Display Celebrating 50 years of combined history Poetry Workshops Hosted by Art and Inspiration International See your memorabilia on display! Sessions run second Thursday evening/month, 7-9pm. Shaler Area will host a History Display in the Shaler Area Next sessions: August 12 & September 9, October 14 Middle School library, 1810 Mt. Royal Blvd., during Home- This monthly workshop seeks to connect poets to share works coming 2021 on Saturday, Sept. 25, to celebrate its 50- and gain feedback. Open to anyone 18 years of age or older. year history with they community. The district is looking Moderated by Alyssa Sineni. The workshop will be held via to display memorabilia from alumni across the decades Zoom. You will receive a link by email and instructions on joining the meeting via Zoom at the date/time scheduled. For more infor- such as: photos, school projects, event programs, signs, mation and how to participate, please contact Alyssa handbooks, yearbooks, apparel, uniforms, mementos. at [email protected]. All level of poets are wel- come in this supportive environment. If you are interested in having your items on display, con- tact Bethany Baker at 412-492-1200 x2808 Readings in Alternative Everything or [email protected]. Second Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm (via Zoom)

Current book for discussion is After by Bruce Greyson, MD Alumni will be responsible for dropping off their items at The world's leading expert on near-death experiences the Shaler Area Middle School, 1810 Mt. Royal Blvd. reveals his journey toward rethinking the nature of (using the entrance closest to the Shaler North Hills Li- death, life, and the continuity of consciousness. brary) on Friday, Sept. 24, from 4-7 p.m. and picking up For more information and to obtain a Zoom invite, please their items on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 4-6 p.m. or Sun- email Richard Kajuth, EdS, DD at [email protected] day, Sept. 26, from noon to 2 p.m. All items should be clearly marked. Shaler North Hills Library | shalerlibrary.org | 412-486-0211 Aug-Sept 2021 p.6)

Summer Fun for Families! Miss Ing, Miss Jill & Miss Kathy will be THANK YOU!!!! bringing the fun to you outdoors this summer! We couldn’t hold our Summer Reading Program without our wonderful sponsors! Their donations and support help make it happen. Please let them know you appreciate their support of your public library. Stories in Your Park Etna Playground and Pool every Thursday 2pm LaScola’s Italian Ice and Custard (through August 12) Graeter’s Ice Cream Library Grounds every Thursday at 11:15am Millies’ Homemade Ice Cream (through August 12)

Stories, songs and a free book! Body Bar Fitness and Spa Musical guests from the Shaler Area Titan Zone 28 Marching Band each week. Dog Bone Grooming Be sure to stay tuned to McTighe’s Garden Center https://www.shalerlibrarykids.org/ Trader Joe’s Z Florist

Fun Fore All Family Fun Park Carnegie Science Center Heinz History Center

McRae Family It’s an OUTSIDE Dance Party! Elfinwild Lions Club Wednesday, August 11, at 6:30pm Standard Bank Come join Miss Ing and the Bock Funeral Home children’s crew for a fun Neely Funeral Home Perman Funeral Home dance time in the fresh air. For all ages! Summer Reading is sponsored by the Friends of And you can join in the Shaler North Hills Library. Join today to support fun on Thursdays at 10:15am their good work! for more Dance Party Live on Facebook or YouTube.

Still Plenty of Time to Enjoy the Outdoors! Keep your eyes peeled for August is here—though it may be hot it’s still time to get more fun programs and outside and enjoy the sunshine. Remember that you learning with the Youth can borrow lots of fun games to play outside at your Services Department this home picnic-or take to a local Shaler Park. Tennis, any- fall! We’ll ‘see’ what the one? Pickle ball? Horseshoes? Croquet? So much to fall brings but keep tuning choose from! Come check out the selection at your next in to our online channels. visit. And keep visiting to get

your books, games, and more! Or just to say hi! Shaler North Hills Library | shalerlibrary.org | 412-486-0211 Aug-Sept 2021 (p.7)

Free Yoga at Kiwanis Park 8:00am to 9:00am Runs through October Visit the township website for specific dates.

Meet on the tennis courts and bring a yoga mat & gear! We will be following all rules and regulations to remain safe due to COVID-19.

Contact: [email protected] You may follow information about this program and any cancellation or date changes by going to www.lizzzrrd.com.

Float with a Flick (Program of Shaler Township. Some programs are Happy Labor Day! weather-dependent.) These programs are held at the Crawford Pool: This federal holiday honors and recognizes the American labor August 14: Finding Dory movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the August 28: Last Splash Pool Party development and achievements of the United States. You can read about the Labor History Movement on THIS PAGE of the University of Pittsburgh!

Pics with Pets! A Fundraiser for Glenshaw Public Library Glenshawpubliclibrary.org

We need new windows. You love your pet. Our unique idea involves pics with your pet. You pay us $25 for a 30-minute session. We take pics of you and your pet. We give you the best candid pics (via email or flash drive). Your entire donation is donated to the library. And, your pics may be included on our site for all to see!

For reservations, please email: [email protected] Pics will be taken on Tuesday eve- nings 5:00 - 7:00 pm, or Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. (Unique reservations (alternate location) may also be considered. . . please inquire). Reservations only.

This fundraiser will continue until the desired funds for new windows has been raised. The cost of new windows for the second floor of the library building approximate $24,949.00 [That’s a LOT of pictures!]

If you are interested in making a monetary donation, please send a check, payable to “Glenshaw Public Library,” to Glenshaw Public Library, 1504 Butler Plank Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116. Reference ‘New Windows’ in the memo section of your check. Shaler North Hills Library | shalerlibrary.org | 412-486-0211 Aug-Sept 2021 (p.8)

Shaler Area High School 381 Wible Run Rd.

Limit of 2 bags or boxes. No books, magazines or metal other than staples. Questions? Please call the Representative’s office at 412-487-6605.

“One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai Wishing everyone a safe return to school!