Library

Monthly Programs

Global Happenings
Maintain Your Brain
Armchair Travel via Rick Steves and Co.
Conversation Salon
Library Ladies Book Group

Fun With Scarves
Presented by former USC Library staff members
Anna Orient and Mary Trocano

Anna and Mary will share their love of scarves with easy ideas, tips, and techniques on how to make a simple scarf. Bring your own knitting or crocheting supplies. (A list of suggested items will be distributed prior to the class.) Also covered will be the "tricks" of scarf tying. Space is limited so register early!

*Knitting or crocheting experience is required

Wednesday, September 16 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Library Multi-Purpose Room

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Silent Dangers That May Affect Your Child's Health
Presented by Dr. Marc Micucci, D & M Chiropractic

Dr. Marc Micucci will discuss the importance of detecting and correcting hidden spinal problems and postural deviations in children before they become lifelong issues.

Thursday, September 17 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multi-Purpose Room

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Finances After Divorce
Presented by Lisa Turbeville, CFP®, CDFA

Lisa Turbeville will provide you with valuable information about how women's finances are affected after divorce. Discover your options. There will be a general presentation with individual consultations to follow.

Wednesday, September 30 from 1 - 3 p.m. or
Thursday, October 8 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multi-Purpose Room

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Afghanistan Through A Soldier's Eyes
Presented by Stephany Ogg, Military Liaison Officer, U.S. Government

Stephany Ogg has been responsible for coordinating humanitarian, medical, and commander's emergency response programs in Afghanistan. Join us for a fascinating evening as she shares a soldier's view of the country as well as her many experiences while stationed there.

Monday, October 19 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multi-Purpose Room

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Crime Prevention For Seniors
Presented by State Attorney General Tom Corbett's office

A large percentage of Pennsylvania residents are over the age of 65 and are a target for a wide variety of scams, cons, and other crimes. Please join us for a lively, interactive video developed by the newly created Elder Abuse Unit of the Senior Crime Prevention University. This program enlightens seniors about the latest scams used by con artists, tells them how to avoid becoming a victim, and arms them with information about identity theft.

Thursday, October 22 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multi-Purpose Room

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Pittsburgh Pride
Presented by local author Jim O'Brien

The city of Pittsburgh is known for its championship sports teams. And, who better to talk about them than local author and sports enthusiast Jim O'Brien? Jim, author of a number of sports books, will entertain and delight you with an evening of sports history and personal reflections about Pittsburgh's championship sports teams.

Monday, November 2 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multi-Purpose Room

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Planning For Life or Death
Presented by attorney Christine Kornosky, chairperson of the
Allegheny County Bar Association's probate and trust law section.

Planning for life and death often goes hand-in-hand. Learn the facts about living trusts, living wills, and probate so that you can make wise and informed decisions.

Thursday, November 12 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multi-Purpose Room

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What Should I Invest In Now?
Presented by Ben Lodico, Edward Jones Investments

Financial expert Ben Lodico will provide you with basic knowledge about various investment opportunities and the risks associated with each one. Ben will make sense of your investing. Novice investors are encouraged to attend.

Thursday, November 19 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multi-Purpose Room

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Sugar comes from Arabic....
U.S. Engagement in the World and Global Literacy

The US faces challenges as we begin the 21st Century. The international landscape is changing and other global economies are beginning to have influence that was not there ten years ago. What types of things should Americans be focusing on that makes us competitive and leaders in this new environment? Engagement in the world, learning about other cultures and people, and being global citizens may be the best way froward for our next generation of citizens.

Thursday, December 10 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multi-Purpose Room

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Library Ladies Book Group

If you love books - and more importantly, you love reading
- then this is the group for you!

To receive your reserved book, please register for the book discussion at the Adult Circulation Desk. Participants are asked to read the selected book prior to each meeting.

Bring a neighbor! Bring a friend!
New participants are always welcome!

Refreshments will be served.

Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month
from 7 - 8 p.m.
in the Library Multi-Purpose Room.

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Conversation Salon

The Library's Conversation Salon will meet on the first Friday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Library Multi-Purpose Room.

January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 10, August 7, September 11 (moved from September 4), October 2, November 6, December 4.

Join us for good conversation among friends on current events.

No advance reading is required. Bring your heart and mind and willingness to enter into the discussion and to listen to the ideas of others.

Registration is requested for first-time visitors.
Please call the Library at 412.835.5540.

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