Library

Ongoing Monthly Programs

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

Restorative Yoga
Presented by Janet Tant
Yoga Instructor

Experience restorative yoga, a practice that reduces stress and improves health. All postures are done in a passive manner with the support of props. Please bring one or two sturdy blankets. No prior yoga experience is necessary.

Monday, January 17 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
A Harmony: Mind, Body, Spirit program

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Cabin Fever
A Library-wide program for adults and kids of all ages

Come to the Library for an afternoon of fun and games. Activities will take place on both floors of the Library.

Saturday, February 5 from 2 - 3:30 p.m.

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Romantic Tea
Presented by Gwen Cready
Local Romance Author

Spend a delightful afternoon at the Library sipping tea and being entertained by Gwyn, the recipient of the 2009 Romance Writer's Award for Best Paranormal Romance Novel. Tea and sweets will be provided. Bring your own teacup. Registration is required. Program is limited to 30 guests.

Thursday, February 10 from 1 - 3 p.m.

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Acupuncture
Presented by Dr. Cheng Yang,
Licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Acupuncture and Herbs Center, LLC

Learn about this ancient art of Chinese healing and how it stimulates the body's immune and healing systems.

Tuesday, February 22 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
A Harmony: Mind, Body, Spirit program

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Haiku
Presented by Don Wentworth, MLIS,
Senior Staff Librarian, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Haiku is one of the most popular forms of poetry throughout the world. Come and learn how to appreciate this form of poetry and see how haiku has evolved over the years through examples and discussions of famous poems.

Monday, March 7 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

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Reiki
Presented by Dr. Tod Foster,
Certified Master Reiki Teacher

Learn about this ancient Japanese technique that reduces the effects of stress, helps the body to relax and promotes healing of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies.

 

Thursday, March 24 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
A Harmony: Mind, Body, Spirit program

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Author Luncheon:
"Entertaining Feats of the Mind"
Presented by author and mentalist
Robert Aiello

Is it mind reading, ESP, or mental telepathy? It's primarily entertainment! This fund-raising event for the USC Library promises to amaze and mystify the audience.

A fantastic buffet, catered by Giovanni's, will provide everything from appetizers to cannoli.

Tickets, $30 (4 for $100) will be available in the Library and online starting February 1st.

Funds raised by the luncheon will be used to continue to purchase multiple copies of bestsellers including books, audios, and DVDs for our Walk-In Collection.

Sunday, March 27 from 1 - 4 p.m.
USC Volunteer Fire Hall, Rt. 19

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Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT)
Presented by Nora Schofield,
SRT Consultant

Learn about SRT, a healing system that identifies and releases the negative programming of the subconscious thus making it possible for you to live a full and abundant life.

Monday, April 11 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
A Harmony: Mind, Body, Spirit program

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Mysteries of the Art World
Presented by Beth Braughler,
Frick Art and Historical Center

Art mysteries come in many forms. At this program we'll take a look at some of the art world's recent discoveries and conundrums and discuss why art tempts thieves and looters as well as connoisseurs.

Thursday, April 14 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

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Autism: Be Unique, Be You
Presented by local author David George

David will provide us with an autobiographical account of how his struggles with a severe learning disability taught him how to overcome obstacles and become his best.

Monday, April 18 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

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Laugh Out Loud (LOL) @ The Library
Presented by Cindy Speck, Ventriloquist

Join us for an evening of good, fun entertainment. Cindy and her friends will amuse you with humorous dialogue, silly skits, and touching songs. School-age children and adults invited.

Monday, May 9 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

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Stress Management
Presented by Debbie Conway, PhD
Psychotherapist, UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine

Stress can cause changes in a body's chemistry thus lowering one's resistance to disease. Join us as Dr. Conway shares with us proven strategies to counteract stress.

Thursday, May 19 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
A Harmony: Mind, Body, Spirit program

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Green Gifts
Presented by Laura Ainsley, Frick Art and Historical Center

Join us as we view Pittsburgh's parks and natural grass areas without ever leaving the building! We'll be learning how southwestern PA's unique geography and natural resources helped to determine its destiny and how nature continues to play a key role in the vitality of the region today.

Thursday, June 2 from 7- 8:30 p.m.
Library Multipurpose Room

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Numerology
Presented by Francesca Szarnicki,
Master Numerologist

Learn about Numerology, the branch of mathematics that enables one to logically understand the spiritual structure of life.

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

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Library Ladies Book Group

If you love books - and more importantly, if 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 meets on the first Friday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Library Multi-Purpose Room.

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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