Library News:
Teen Movie Night
On November 19th there will be a movie night for teens! Come watch Blood and Chocolate, a story about a female werewolf and a human boy. You won't want to miss it! This event is free, but you must sign up in advance online!
Closed For Thanksgiving
Moon Township Library will be closed on November 26th in honor of Thanksgiving! We will be open on Friday during normal hours (10am - 5pm). We hope you and your family have a good and safe Thanksgiving!
Teen Book Club
On November 21 at 11am, teen librarian Heather Panella will be holding the first Teen Book Club! If you love reading, discussing, and happen to be a teenager, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to get with others to discuss what you like or do not like in literature! It's important to register in advance, so do it online or call the library at 412-269-0334!
December's Film Movement Event
For My Father is December's Film Movement viewing. Come to Moon Township Library on December 21st at 10am and participate in the viewing of a film that was nominated for 7 Israeli Academy Awards! This event is free and will be held in the Sky Room. You can contact Suzy Ruskin at 412-269-0334 for additional information.
Bad Rudolph by Sadecky's Puppets
What better way to kick off the Christmas season than a puppet show featuring everyone's favorite reindeer! On November 28 at 10:30am, your whole family is invited to join us for a production of Bad Rudolph by professional puppeteers Sadecky's Puppets. This event will be held at the Moon Township Municipal Building and seating space is limited! You must register at Moon Township Library or by calling 412-269-0334!
Remember the Scrabble Club
Don't forget about the Scrabble Club held at Moon Township Library the last sunday of each month! The next game session starts at 1pm on November 29th. For additional information, you can contact Suzy at the library.
Featured Web Links for November:
Current Weekly Observance
American Education Week
National Education Association website
History of American Education Web Project
National Center for Education Statistics website
Monthly Observances
Addiction Awareness Month
National Counil on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence website
Adolescent Wellness and Recovery Education (A.W.A.R.E.) website
Locate addiction recovery resources in Pittsburgh
November is Addiction Awareness Month. Substance abuse and addiction is feared to affect at least 1 in 8 people in America. Addictions to drugs and alcohol can lead to occupational, legal, family, and emotional problems and must be taken seriously. Be sure you know how to identify substance abuse and know what to do about it. The links above are a few of the many online resources devoted to addressing the issue of substance abuse.
Drum Month
Percussive Arts Society website
A little bit of drum history
Famous drummers at drummerworld.com
Percussive instruments have been with mankind since 6000 B.C. For such a long-lived musical instrument, it's only proper that November is Drum Month! The links above will give you an appreciation for the drum by way of history and the celebrated performers who are known for their talents and skill in using the drum to musically entertain countless listeners.
National Novel Writing Month
National Novel Writing Month website
How to publish a novel
So you want to write a book? Click here!
"If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." - Toni Morrison. November is National Novel Writing Month! Ever wonder what it would be like to write a novel? Or maybe you have but don't know how to go about getting it published? Wonder no longer and peruse the above links to learn more about how you can write a novel! Imagination is a powerful tool - use it! Write a book!
These observations and more can be found at: Earth Calendar , Brownielocks and Healthfinder National Health Observances
Timely Topics
Flu Center for Kids
The Center of Disease Control and Prevention
Flu Symptoms for 2009
Flu.gov
WebMD weighs in on vaccination side effects
During this flu season, you can peruse the above links for information about the current flu season, symptoms, facts about vaccination, and how you can schedule your flu shot. Be sure to do what you can to prevent yourself and those around you from getting sick!
