Chocolate & Tea Pairing Fundraiser - VIRTUAL
Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00pm

Learn about pairing delicious tea from Abeille Voyante Tea Co. (formerly Tupelo Honey Tea) and amazing chocolate from Yetters Candy (both small businesses from Millvale) from our favorite tea expert and owner of Abeille Voyante Tea Co., Danielle Spinola. You will receive a package of 6 teas and 6 chocolates to enjoy in the comfort of your home while supporting the library. If you've never tried this, you are in for a real treat. The combination of tea and chocolate are amazing together and Danielle is the perfect hostess/teacher!

The cost is $40 and registration is required. Payment is due on Saturday, January 30th and you will be able to pick up your package Monday, February 6th, in the afternoon, through Wednesday, February 8th. Treat yourself or your loved one to a night of local tea and chocolate. DISCLAIMER: some of the teas are not caffeine free.

Please sign up online for this Chocolate & Tea Pairing fundraiser here.

Introduction to Word 2019
In-Person Class at the Library
Wednesday, February 8th at 5:30pm

Learn how to create documents in Microsoft Word 2019. The max capacity for this class is 6 people. Please sign up online for this In-Person class here.

Advanced Word 2019
In-Person Class at the Library
Tuesday, February 14th at 5:30pm

Learn how to add lists as well as how to use features such as Mail Merge, hyperlinks, and how to format your documents in Microsoft Word. The max capacity for this class is 6 people. Please sign up online for this In-Person class here.

Introduction to PowerPoint 2019
In-Person Class at the Library
Wednesday, February 15th at 5:30pm

Learn the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation. The max capacity for this class is 6 people. Please sign up online for this In-Person class here.

Advanced PowerPoint 2019
In-Person Class at the Library
Tuesday, February 21st at 5:30pm

Learn how to use custom animations, slide transitions, etc. in Microsoft PowerPoint. The max capacity for this class is 6 people. Please sign up online for this In-Person class here.

Teen/Adult Melted Crayon Jewelry Craft
Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30pm

Adults and Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to make a melted crayon jewelry craft. We will provide you with all of the materials and instructions to make a unique, handmade pendant. Come to the library for a fun craft and leave with a cool piece of jewelry! Registration is required and space is limited. Please register online for this craft here.

The Lost Family: Author Libby Copeland (Virtual)
Wednesday, February 22nd at 7:00pm

You swab your cheek or spit in a vial, then send it away to a lab somewhere. Weeks later you get a report that might tell you where your ancestors came from or if you carry certain genetic risks. Or the report could reveal a long-buried family secret that upends your sense of identity.

Author/Journalist Libby Copeland will discuss her investigation the culture of genealogy buffs, the science of DNA and the business of companies like Ancestry and 23andMe. Please sign up online for this event here.

Orchid Obsession (In-Person)
Wednesday, March 8th at 6:30pm

Gary Van Der Gelder, of the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania, will be at the library to provide information on growing orchids and will discuss their upcoming spring show at the Crown Plaza. Feel free to bring your orchid if you have a specific question about their care. Please sign up online for this event here.

Strange Aspects of the Elusive Big Foot (In-Person)
Saturday, March 11th at 1:30pm
at the Community Center

Stan Gordon began investigating reports of Bigfoot sightings in PA in the late 1960s. Since then he has interviewed hundreds of witnesses who claim to have encountered these strange hairy creatures. Sightings of Bigfoot continue to take place yearly in PA and across the country, but why have no bodies ever been found? You will hear about some of the strangest cases ever documented about Bigfoot. Could Bigfoot be something other than an undiscovered animal species? Incidents involving Bigfoot & UFOs seen together, trails of Bigfoot tracks that suddenly abruptly stop with no explanation, and possible government interest in these in these incidents, are just some of the startling details you will learn about in this illustrated lecture. You will also hear about the latest Bigfoot and UFO encounters around the area.

Stan will be available after the program to do a book and DVD signing. Stan has been researching UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, and other mysterious events in Pennsylvania since 1959. Since then, he has been involved with the investigation of thousands of unusual incidents. He is the producer of award winning UFO documentaries and is the author of four books (which will be available for sale at the program). He appears frequently on radio and television nationally and internationally. He has been seen on the History, Discovery, and SyFy channels as well as numerous other TV programs. You can keep up with Stan on his website www.stangordon.info.

Please sign up online for this program here.

Dress for Success: Mobile Boutique
Wednesday, March 15th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Dress for Success Pittsburgh's Mobile Boutique will be here to provide free clothing, accessories, and personal care items to any self-identified woman. Their mission is to empower women who are entering and returning to the workforce across the region. You can learn more about them by visiting https://pittsburgh.dressforsuccess.org.

This event will take place in the Library. Please sign up online for this event here.

Pysanky - Ukrainian Egg Decorating (In-Person)
Tuesday, March 21st from 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Pysanky is a traditional craft in Ukraine, with a history of thousands of years. The method is like batik, patterns are drawn on the egg with wax, which then protects the covered areas from the dye that is applied. Artists from St. Peter & St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church will be here to teach you. The cost is $15 per person to be paid the night of the class. All supplies will be provided. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/adult. Space is very limited and registration is required. Please sign up online for this event here.

Tick Talk: Lyme Prevention (In-Person)
Wednesday, March 29th at 6:30pm

Lyme disease is one of the most common reportable infectious diseases in Pennsylvania. Jon Banuelos of the Allegheny County Health Department, will be holding a talk about the symptoms of Lyme disease and how it affects both humans and animals. Learn prevention measures and how to protect yourself from ticks. Please sign up online for this program here.