National Library Week activities scheduled at Northland Public Library in McCandless
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National Library Week
The American Library Association has deemed April 7-13 as National Library Week.
This year’s theme is “Ready, Set, Library!” The idea is that in our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills and focus on what matters most. It is a call to action to recognize, celebrate and visit libraries.
Activities at Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless, include:
• Name the Book Cart contest
• April 5 – Appearance on “YaJagoff Late Night” radio show on Q92.9 from 10 to 11 p.m., National Library Week “Preview”
• April 8 – Solar eclipse viewing in the board room
• April 11 – “Dine to Donate” event at Millie’s Ice Cream, Wexford,from 4 to 9 p.m.
• April 7 to 13 – Activities and information in the library lobby all week
Spring book sale
Book sale dates and times are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3, and May 4, and 1 to 4 p.m. May 5 for a bag sales, with the library supplying bags.
Beat the crowds and register for a preview sale. For $10 payable when you register, or $15 at the door, you’ll be able to shop from 5 to 7:30 p.m. the Thursday before the official sale.
Schedule change
Northland Public Library will close at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 in preparation for the Garden Gala. Visit bit.ly/NorthlandGardenGala for information and tickets.
Programs for adults
• Reading Rumble, 6 to 8 p.m. April 11. The literary trivia event features three rounds of questions on the libryar’s book list of six titles, with prizes for the first- and second-place teams. The rumble will take place at the Cabin in North Park on East Ingomar Road near Babcock Boulevard.
Register your team at either Northland or Northern Tier Library. Teams can consist of two or three people. Entry fee is $10 upon registration. Snacks will be provided.
• How the USAAF Became Masters of the Air, 6:30 p.m. April 23. In conjunction with the release of the Apple TV+ series, “Masters of the Air,” Glenn Flickinger, historian and host of the Veterans Breakfast Club’s streaming program “Greatest Generation Live,” tells the story of the World War II Air War in Europe.
He will talk about the 8th Air Force bombers, as well as fighters, tactical ground support and the oft-forgotten 15th Air Force based in Italy.
Registration is required for this hybrid program. You can view from home by signing up at bit.ly/USAAFMasters.
• Coin appraisal fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27. Members of the North Hills Coin Club are offering informal and free coin evaluations and a chance to check out some outstanding collections.
No registration is required. For more information, contact Bob Foley at 412-915-7168 or bobrfoley@yahoo.com.
Programs for young people
• Home-school Meetup: Percussion, 10 a.m. April 5.
Home-schooled students ages 9 to 13 are invited to join instructor Matthew Neal for a lesson in percussion. After a brief introduction to the different types of instruments, the program will focus on the percussion family, with an opportunity to try various instruments.
• Middle School Mayhem: Cake Decorating, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 24.
Learn about different types of cake-decorating equipment, including creating different frostings — working with fondant, butter cream and royal frosting — in this workshop for ’tweens in grades 5 to 8. Registration is required. Please indicate any allergies when registering.
Ongoing programs
• Nonfiction at Northland, 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, an informal discussion of current nonfiction books on a wide variety of topics. Contact colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the group’s email list.
Topics are “American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics” by Kevin Hazzard, April 2, and “The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor by Eddie Jaku,” May 7.
• Movie matinee, 1:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month. Peek into the sights and culture of other lands through a travel or foreign film feature. No registration is required.
Programs focus on Slovenia, April 17, and South Korea, May 15.
• Mystery Lovers’ Book Group, 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Topics are “Decked” by Carol Higgins Clark, April 18, and “When I’m Dead” by Hanna Morrissey, May 16.
• Toddler Time, 10 or 11 a.m. Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24, a short and sweet nursery rhyme time for children ages 12 through 35 months with a parent or caregiver. No registration is required.
• Music and Movement, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25. Children ages 3 and up will have fun with scarves, bean bags, egg shakers and other simple instruments each week in the Children’s Department under the tree. No registration is required.
• Teen Library Council, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month from April 16. Have your voice heard and learn about how the library works, all while logging volunteer hours.
Members of the council have the opportunity to plan their own programs for children or other teens, create their own displays and work with the Children and Teen Services Department on other projects.
Northland’s Teen Library Council is for students ages 13 to 18. Registration is not required, and drop-ins are welcome. For more information, email teen librarian Raeann at macneilr@northlandlibrary.org.
For a full listing of events, activities and ongoing groups, visit www.northlandlibrary.org.