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Calling all crafters!  Join us at Moon Library to create a pretty little set of votive holders that will give off a lovely glow:

Valentine’s Day Votive Holders

Wednesday, February 8th, 6:30-7:30

Just because you’re all grown up doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy glitter and glue!  Join us to try your hand at making a set of these adorable votive holders with a Vaelentine’s Day theme.  We’ll show you how to use a little Modge Podge, tissue paper, and imagination to create beautiful decorations that are as unique as you are!  All materials will be provided, but please register to ensure adequate supplies. 

Valentine’s Day and all it brings is almost here, so take the time to celebrate the month of February with a few sweet treats.  Coming up in February, Moon Library will be offereing two new and tasty programs free of charge!  Take a look and don’t forget to register… especially since taste tests are involved!

The Importance of the Cocoa Plant

Tuesday, February 7th @ 6:30

Free chocolate!  Need I say more?  Well, just in case, here’s a description of this tasty program.  “The Importance of hte Cocoa Plant” focuses on the ecology of the cocoa plant, how chocolate is processed, how to use it in recipes, and the different kinds of chocolate.  This free program includes handouts, different kinds of chocolate and chocolate baked goods to sample!  Know everything you need to know about chocolate before Valentine’s Day.

The Importance of the Vanilla Orchid

Tuesday, February 21st @ 6:30

From the smell to the taste, everyone loves something about vanilla!  Join us as local expert Cyndi Fink drops by to discuss the ecology of the vanilla orchid, why it’s so expensive, how it’s processed, and how vanilla can be used in recipes to enhance the taste and appeal of your favorite foods.  Samples of vanilla flavored drinks and baked goods as well as vanilla beans will be available for you to try.  Don’t miss out on this tasty opportunity!  Please call or register online to reserve your spot today!

Thinking about buying an eReader and want to find out what you need to know?  Just want to discover what all the hype behind eReaders is all about?  Got one for Christmas and need to know how it all works?  Join us as Moon Library intern Alan Zahorsky guides you through the basics of the various eReaders as well as how to borrow and return free eBooks through the library’s OverDrive software.  Handouts with tips and easy-to-follow directions will be available for you to take home after the program, but you might want to be sure to bring along a pencil and paper to jot down all the info that Alan has to share!  Dates and times for the program are listed below.  Please call the library at 412-269-0334 or log onto www.moonlibrary.org to register today!

Introduction to Ereaders

Monday, January 16th, 1:00-2:00 PM

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Monday, January 23rd, 6:30-7:30 PM

New Year’s is almost here, and that means that it’s time to make some changes and start fresh.  Resolve to learn something new in 2012 and let Moon Library help!  Check out the fun and informative programs coming your way in the new year…

Nutritrion as We Age: Cooking Demo

Tuesday, January 10, 6:00-7:30 PM

We all love to eat, but as we age our body and nutritional needs change.  Stop by the librayr for this program presented by the Aging Institute to learn how to feed your body the right way.  A demonstration of healthy recipes that use five ingredients or less will take place and you’ll be given tips on eating right at any stage of life.  This program is free of charge to all interested patrons, but registration is mandatoy, so please call the library to sign up or visit our website at www.moonlibrary.org to register online. 

G.P.S.: Navigating Life’s Transitions

Wednesday, January 18, 6:00-7:30 PM

The staff from the Aging Institute returns to Moon Library to help us find our G.P.S — goals, passion, and support — to navigate life’s unexpected twists and turns.  Whether you’re facing a new career, the end of a relationship, an unexpected illness, caring for a family member, or anything else, having a road map to follow and knowing where to turn for support and guidance can help.  Join us as experts help us to find just that.  This program is free but registration is mandatory.

Senior Citizen Computer Classes

Offered Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Evening in January

Moon Area High School senior Ibraheem Hafeez will be at the library every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening in January to offer free one-on-one computer classes to interested senior citizens free of charge.  Ibraheem will help you navigate th Internet, teach you computer basics, help you work with your email, or anything else that you might want to do.  Learn how to use the technology available to you from someone who knows it best… a teenager!  Classes begin at 6:00 PM and can be completed in 30 min or 1 hour blocks of time (i.e. 6-6:30 or 6-7) and you are welcome to come once or as often as you like.  All computer equipment will be supplied by the library.  Please call the library to sign up at 412-269-0334.  Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, get started now.

Thanksgiving is just days away, and Christmas is close on its heels!  Don’t stress over all that you have to do this holiday season… let Moon Library help you celebrate and prepare with some of the great events that we have going on in November and December!

November 29th and December 14th, 6-8 PM

Let us help with all the holiday hussle and bussle by bringing your gifts here to be wrapped for FREE!  Area teens will be stationed in the library to wrap your presents while you browse books or go run errands.  All you need to do is tag your gifts appropriately and we’ll do the rest.  Donations will be accepted but are not neccessary.  Please fee free to call the library for more information.

December 11, 2011- Annual Holiday Open House

Moon Library’s annual Holiday Open House will be an extra-special affair this year with a whole schedule of fun family events.  We’ll provide the entertainment, just don’t forget to bring the camera.  List of events and times is below:

• 1-2 PM: Stories and Songs with Holiday Characters
• 2-3 PM: Cookies, Cocoa, and a Visit from Santa
• 3-5 PM: Family Holiday Movie and Snacks

Moon Library is getting in the holiday spirit already by offering services in November and December that can help you slow down and relax during this hectic time of year.  Check out what we have going on below:

Free Holiday Gift Wrapping: November 29th and December 14th, 6-8 PM

Local teens will be on hand to ease your stress and help you wrap those mountains of gifts that are waiting for you.  Just throw your items in a bag with your last name, let us know what names to put on the gift tags, and go browse the library or grab a cup of coffee as the library does the rest.  All wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, and name tags will be provided.  Donations will be accepted, but are not neccessary.  Call the library at 412-269-0334 for more information.

FREE Holiday Babysitting: December 8th, 6-8 PM

Need to finish up some last minute shopping without the kids?  Moon Library can help!  Area teens trained by the American Red Cross or Children’s Hospital will be here to offer free babysitting to interested patrons.  The babysitters will treat your kids to a special holiday movie, crafts, snacks, and stories, and you’ll get the chance to finish up those errands that need attention.  This program is limited to 10 participants and spots are filling up fast, so don’t forget to register by calling the library at 412-269-0334  or logging onto our website at www.moonlibrar.org.  Contact Heather Panella, Public Services Librarian, for more information. 

Holiday Cookie Walk: December 11th, 1-5 PM

Moon Library will be holding its first-ever holiday cookie walk on December 11th, and you’re invited!  All day, the library will be filled with tables of tasty homemade treats that you can box up and take home to hungry holiday guests.  For $10 you can purchase a cookie box from the library’s Circulation Desk on the day of the walk that will hold a few dozen cookies.  What you put in the box is up to you!  Contact Heather Panella or Suzy Ruskin at 412-269-0334 for more information.

Do you want to improve your relationships? Astrology can help!! Did you ever wonder why you get along well with certain people, but not with others? Or, did you wonder how you could improve your relationship with your child? Or, did you wonder if you should go into partnership with your best friend? Cathy Bednar, a Pittsburgh astrologer, will explain how astrology can be useful in determining compatibility between you and another person–a significant other, child, friend, or business partner. By discovering the areas of harmony and potential discord, your relationships could become stronger. Cathy will show how and why two people’s charts may be compatible in some respects, but not in others. By understanding the other person’s chart and its effect on you, you will not only see their motivations and how they relate to you, but will also get insights as to how you may be able to adjust your energy in order to interact with them more effectively. 

It’s not too late to register, so call the library or click here to do so: Astrology and Compatibility

With the start of Autumn comes the start of new programming at Moon Library.  Check out three FREE programs coming this month:

Alone at Home

Tuesday, October 11, 6:30 PM

This class will help you determine when it’s the right time to trust the kids to stay home alone.  Instructors will cover the topics of physical and emotional readiness, appropriate behaviors, and the creation of a family safety plan for children when parents are out.  Children ages 10 and up are welcome to accompany their parents to this presentation.  This program requires registration.

Identity Theft

Thursday, October 13, 4:00-5:00 PM

Identity theft is the fastest growing white-collar crime in America!  Join us to learn about the outlandish ways that thieves are stealing your information, methods you can use to protect yourself and your assests, and the resources available to you if you do fall victim.  Registration is required.

Learn About Hodgkins Lymphoma

Thursday, October 27, 7:00 PM

Hodgkins Lymphoma is a form of cancer that attacks the blood and lymphatic tissue and strikes people in their 20′s or 30′s as well as those in their late 60′s.  Those diagnosed with this disease have a high chance of survival, especially if diagnosed early.  This presentation given by UPMC Cancer Centers will provide of the cancer, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.  And, any cancer survivor and/or their family members will be interested in the valuable discussion of patient and family resources for dealing with Hodgkins Lymphoma and other cancers. 

Click Here to Register for Any of the Programs Above

The library is thinking about tweaking the 20 and 30′s Book Discussion into the Last Tuesday Book Club. This new book club would meet last Tuesday of each month and talk about a different genre each month. This would expose you to different types of reading and hopefully, good discussions. So, in preparation for this revamped group we have a question for you.

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