Library Happenings

September and October 2005

See what's happening @ The Library

Books and Writers
Shakespeare Readers - Read and discuss the works of the Bard!
10:30 am, Mondays
September 19 and 26
October 3, 17, 24, 31
Kids Lit - A book discussion group for adults
7pm, Mondays
September 12 - The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
October 10 - Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
Evening Book Group - Reading Contemporary Fiction
7 pm, Mondays
September 9 - The Known World by Edward P. Jones
October 17 - A Yellow Raft in Blue Water by Michael Dorris
Mystery Readers Book Club - Read a wide variety of genres
7 pm, Tuesdays
September 20- - Blues in the Night by Rochelle Krich
October 18 - Pattern Recognition by William Gibson
PALS Book Club - for Seniors
1 pm, Fridays
September 13 - Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand
October 21 - Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
Just for Guys Book Club - For boys ages 10-13 and their dads (or other caring male adults)
7 pm, Wednesdays
September 21 - Dave at Night by Gail Carson Levine
October 19 - The Shwa Was Here by Neal Shusterman
Morning Book Discussion - Selections tend to focus on the classics, but contemporary works are also read
10:30 am, Mondays
September 12 and October 10
Girls Night Out - A book discussion group for girls 10-13 and their mothers
7 pm, Wednesdays
September 13 - Notes from a Liar and Her Dog by Gennifer Choldenko
October 11 - Lily's Crossing by Patricia Reilly Giff

Special Events
Discovery Programs
Study with Homer James
1 pm, Thursdays
September and October
Ulysses by James Joyce
Meet State Senator John Pippy
3:30 pm, Wednesday, September 7
Preserving Your Home's Character: Renovating with Style
7 pm, Wednesday, September 14
Meet Representative Tom Stevenson
10 am, Wednesday, September 21
Meet Your Commissioner
Check out the News Releases in the What's New section of the website for more details
Elaine's Movies - What's so great about The Grapes of Wrath?
(two-part series) 7 pm, Monday, September 26 and October 3
The Global Povery Gap (four-part series with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh)
6:30 pm, Wednesday, October 19 and October 26
Afghan Sew-up for Warm Up America!
1 pm, Monday, October 24
Frank Lloyd Wright (four-part series with Dr. Cleon Carnes)
1 pm, Tuesday, October 25
Teens - Vampires!
3:35 pm, Tuesday, October 25
Nosferatu - classic movie thriller
Fright Night - for adults, too. Come and be scared!
6:30 pm, Friday, October 28
3:35 pm, Thursday, October 27
Bloodline - by Kate Cary
Books and Bubbly
5:30 - 8:30 pm, Friday, October 14
Book Sale - Twice Sold Tales
Saturday, October 15 - Saturday, October 22
- Half Price Day - Friday, October 21 from 9 am - 4:30 pm
- Bag Day - Saturday, October 22 from 10 am - 2 pm
- NEW! Rare Book Auction - Saturday, October 22 from 10 am - 3 pm

Movies
Movies for Seniors - for all seniors
2 pm, Saturdays
September 10 - Seabiscuit.
October 8 - Pirates of the Caribbean.
Elderhostel Conversation Salon - join friends and neighbors in talking about issues that touch all our lives
10 am, Mondays
September 12 and October 3