Book club, terrifying tales and more at Northland Public Library
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Northland Public Library is located at 300 Cumberland Road in McCandless.
Masks must be worn at all times by everyone in the Children and Teen Services department and for all indoor programs. A number of upcoming in-person and virtual programs are offered — registration is required where noted by visiting northlandlibrary.org or calling 412-366-8100 x113.
Booked for Lunch
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 8
Current title: “The Woman Who Smashed Codes: a true story of love, spies, and the unlikely heroine who outwitted America’s enemies” by Jason Fagone.
Bring a brown bag lunch and join us for our monthly book discussion.
No matter what type of book you enjoy reading, you’ll love talking about our monthly selections with fellow book lovers.
No registration is required; however, you may email colemank2@einetwork.net to join the email list for this group.
Intro to Tarot Card with Rebecca Bloom
7 p.m. Oct. 14
Have you always wanted to work with tarot cards but don’t know where to start? Rebecca Bloom discusses how to approach the tarot cards, the format of the card deck for foundational understanding and basic card descriptions. We’ll lay out a three-card spread to provide a message for the group. Registration is required. Attendees will need a tarot journal/notebook and pen. You are welcome to bring your own set of tarot cards.
Teen Maker Mondays
Kits available
Let’s get making! Tweens and teens ages 12 to 18 can pick up a project to make at home. The library gives you the supplies and instructions, and you get creating! Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis as supplies last. Pick up a kit at the Children and Teen Services desk.
Wise Walk — an 8-week walking program
Continues 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 12, 19, 26
Meet each Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at Pie Traynor Field to walk together and enjoy the fall weather. Water will be provided each week. Registration was required only for Week 1. No registration is required for subsequent walks.
Terrifying Tales by the Fire
7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Altmyer Barn in Altmyer Park
Have you ever experienced the fear of staying in a haunted house? Are you convinced you’ve had a close encounter with a ghost or spirit? Whether it’s true or you’ve heard it from a friend of a friend, bring your spooky and scary tales and join the library at the Altmyer Barn in Altmyer Park. Local author Thomas White also will share some terrifying local stories. Have a creepy story but don’t want to tell it yourself? Email it to colemank2@einetwork.net.