Library

Ongoing Monthly Programs

Conversation Salon
Global Issues
Knitting Projects Old & New
Library Ladies Book Group

Live Smarter, Play Harder
Presented by Bobby Davenport
Fitness Supervisor, USC C&RC

Discover how opportunities at the C&RC can help you develop inner strength. A guided tour of the facility will be included.

Wednesday, September 8 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Community & Recreation Center of Upper St. Clair (C&RC)
A Harmony: Mind, Body, Spirit program

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Tai Chi
Presented by Dr. Ted J. Cibic, PhD., ND, DMQ
Inner Strength, Inc.

Learn how to improve your health and well being with the ancient practice of Chinese body movements.

Thursday, September 16 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multipurpose Room
A Harmony: Mind, Body, Spirit program

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Digital Camera Workshop
Presented by John Craig
Owner of Craig Photography

This two-evening workshop, for beginners and experienced photographers alike, will cover the necessary techniques for good picture taking. Attendees are asked to bring a digital camera to each session, if possible.

Thursday, September 23 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and
Thursday, September 30 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multipurpose Room

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OLDER AND WISER SERIES
The Benefits of Social Security
Presented by the Social Security Administration

A representative from the Social Security Administration will explain eligibility requirements, how benefits are computed, when to apply, the effect on benefits if working after the age of retirement, and what young people need to know.

Thursday October 7 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multipurpose Room

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OLDER AND WISER SERIES
Estate Planning, Long-Term Care and Hospice
Presented by Ben Lodico, Financial Advisor, Gerry Angel, RN., Ph.D.,
and Greg Jena, Public Relations Coordinator

Come and learn what's available in the areas of estate planning, long-term health care and hospice. After a brief presentation about each of the above topics, a question and answer period will follow.

Thursday October 14 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multipurpose Room

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OLDER AND WISER SERIES
Coffee Talk
Presented by Presented by Ben Lodico, Edward Jones Investments,
and Estate Planning Attorney Jeff Golvash

Bring your estate planning legal questions and have them answered by an attorney.

Friday October 29 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Library Multipurpose Room

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Whole Foods
Presented by Mark Staley
Healthy Eating Specialist, Whole Foods Market

Come learn the principles of healthy eating and how to effectively read food labels. The program includes a healthy eating recipe demonstration by chef Jim Shones featuring a seasonal "Healing Harvest" recipe

Thursday October 21 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multipurpose Room
A Harmony: Mind, Body, Spirit program

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A Walk in the Woods Revisited
With Tour Guide Walter Jarosh

Enjoy the fall scenery as arborist and forester Walter Jarosh leads us down a new trail in USC Township's Boyce Mayview Park. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Monday, November 1 from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the Boyce Road Gardens

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Handwriting Analysis
Presented by Dennis Duez
Handwriting Analyst

What does your handwriting say about you? Join us for this fun, entertaining, and informative evening as Dennis Duez teaches us the basics of handwriting analysis. The evening concludes with handwriting analyses of willing program attendees.

Thursday, November 4 from 6 - 8:00 p.m.
Library Multipurpose Room

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Hands-On Greeting Card Watercolor Demonstration
Presented by Laura Lutton, South Arts

In this hands-on demonstration you will create a greeting card with a beautiful winter scene. Several basic watercolor techniques will be learned and applied in this fun and easy lesson. Bring a friend and see what watercolor painting is all about.

Saturday, November 13 from 11 a.m. - 12 noon
Library Multipurpose Room

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Japanese Tea Ceremony
Presented by Yoko Motoyama

Participate in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony and learn the history and etiquette of this ancient ritual.

Registration for this event is required. Space is limited.

Monday, November 15 from 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Library Multipurpose Room
A Harmony: Mind, Body, Spirit program

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Technology for the Holidays
Presented by Best Buy

Before making your holiday purchases, become technologically informed! A representative from Best Buy will discuss what's hot for the holidays and will provide you with an informative overview of these popular gift items: cell phones, i-pods, i-pads, laptops, TVs and video gaming systems.

Thursday, December 9 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Library Multipurpose 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.

Our next meeting will be September 10, 2010 (moved from September 3).

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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