The Friends` Page FALL 2015 - Pleasant Hills Public Library

MEMORIALS and HONORS
Received from the
Friends’ Spring 2015 Mailing:
In Honor of:
Elizabeth Breneman
Ellen Hallman
H. Joan Ries
Claire Suhoski
Carol Vattimo
Norma Wright
In Memory of:
Roy Brandt
William & Marjorie Gorrell
Eleanor Jean Hannon
Audrey J. Harmon
Hi & Vera Howard
Ted Lorence
Doris & Carl Nelson
Martha S. Rose
Kayla N. Rush
Louis & Cecile Steele
Esther Small
Robert Snyder
Walter Terihay
Nancy M. Valle
Judith A. Weiss
Ann Zarnic
Bookplates added for
$70+ Friends donors:
Steve & Michele Ament*John & Jeanne
Belcher*Saul Bendersky*Tom & Lois
Bonura*Carrie Breneman*Donald Breneman*Jim
& Phyllis Brubaker*Christy Carnevale*Robert
Ciardi*Jeannie De Armond*The Dorn
Family*Deac & Joanne Dressing*Pam Ferkett &
Bob Mulvihill*Gretchen Fuller*Carolyn
Graffam*Jill & David Greiner*Edward F.
Harmon*Bill & Ann Hassan*Lee Ann
Hommel*Sue Howard*Walter & Bonnie
Kanell*Pamela Kavelman*Richard & Mary Lou
Kossum*Linda Kubes*Elizabeth Lindeberg*Bob
& Rita Lindner*Ann Quinn Lyle*Joe & Nancy
Michael*Monica Michna*Larry Mikoleit*Noel
Moebs*Diane Moss*Kristen Nelson*Dick &
Barbara Nieman*Walt & Cindy Niesling* Jo
Anne Rush*Elaine Small*Patricia Snyder*Duane
& Betsy Spencer*Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Stock*Barbara Terihay*Lana Timmins*Bill &
Karen Trimbath*Katherine Urban*Louis
Valle*Ernie & Barbara Vattimo*Lillian
Vey*Joseph Weiss*Earle & Pamela Wooding
*Greg & Karen Zovko
OTHER FRIENDS DONATIONS RECEIVED:
Edward Arnold*The Arnoldt Family*Mickey/Kay
Ball*William/Helen Barrett*Daniel/Joan Bennett*Julie
Bertha*Bob/Carolyn Bourgeois*Warren/Eileen
Bourgeois*Thomas/Elaine Brickner*Ginny Busch*Jeff/
Cynthia Buszinski*Margaret Caldwell*Carol
Campbell*William Campbell*Daniel Carlins*Linda
Cecere*Kathryn Colgan*Michael Conjelko*Don/Jean
Cook*Ronald/Mary Kay Datovech*Sam/Elaine
DeMarco*Sally Dolfi*Paul/Barbara Fallert*Edward
Fedorchak*Helen Ferketic*Martha Fischer*Jo Ann
Fosbaugh*Larry/Janice Foulke*James Gannon*John
Gentilcore*Stanley/Joan Glickstein*William
Handshue*Ken/Connie Havrilla*Mary Hiller*Michael
Hinnebusch*Rena Hirsch*Jack/Vel Holohan*Ronald
Holzworth*Christina Howze*Steve/Chris Hoyer*Kathy
Hummon*Dorothy Ingersoll*Ralph/Joan Johnston*Sharon
Julian-Milas*Thomas Kalka*Judith Kerns*Jack/Kay
Knobloch*Tom Kobus*Dorothy Kuzmich*Nancy
Latimer*Sally Lawry*Becky Livingston*George
Macey*Geraldine Majewski*Richard/Joyce
Mazingo*Doug/Susan McBee*Linda Michaels*Bob/Nancy
Muha*Bob/Jan Murphy*Harry Neel*Floyd/Janet
Nevling*S. Robert Ogren*Doug/Ann O’Har*Wayne
Patterson Design*Joseph Pecar*Marlene Petro*Francis
Piatek*Robert Prior*Rupert Rieder*Susan
Rodeheaver*Alfred Russo*Deborah Sellaro*Thomas
Shaneyfelt*Chuck/Marge Snyder*M. Joyce
Snyder*Richard/Nancy Starr*Gayle Telegdy*Sam
Tindall*Marco Trbovich*Joe/Margie Veltri*William
Walk*Robert Walther*Robert Ward*Marilyn
Weisensee*Alice Wenslovas*Vincent Wesling*Janet
Wilson*Christopher Woods*Lewis/Susan
Wright*Yamamoto*Joseph/Jaqueline
Zaharewicz*Josephine Zelik*7 Anonymous donors
A special THANK YOU to the families of
Ned Barbarich
Robert S. Bootay, Jr.
Eleanor Jean Hannon
Theodore P. Lorence
Catherine R. Schaffer
Dale Thomas
who asked for directed
memorial donations to the Library this year.
The 2015 United Way Campaign has begun.
Please check with your employer/HR department
for more information about these contributions. Use agency code #9620 to support the Pleasant Hills Public Library.
The Friends’ Page
FALL 2015
Friends of the Library
Flashback 1977
The annual Friends Book Sale is still
a great fundraiser for the Friends’ group.
If you are interested in volunteering with
the FRIENDS GROUP,
email Karen Zovko,
Friends Group President
[email protected]
Established October 3, 1950, our
Friends of the Pleasant Hills Library is an
independent, non-profit group, whose mission
is to support the Pleasant Hills Library
with our fundraising efforts.
The Friends create public support and
assistance to ensure that the Pleasant Hills
Library can continue to engage the community
in literacy & learning at a time when the
Library is needed most.
or call the Library and
leave your contact information
412-655-2424
Our Pleasant Hills Library is always in
need of your support. We rely on your
donations for the Library to be
financially stable.
A huge THANK YOU to Individuals and
Families for the donations received from our
Spring 2015 Newsletter mailing, as well as
payroll deductions from the United Way
Campaign and patrons of the Annual Book Sale
and Book Nook located inside our Library.
If you have any questions, comments,
or suggestions, please contact Library Staff
@ 412-655-2424
Dani Danylo, Youth Services Librarian
[email protected]
Shirley Gealy, Programs Coordinator
[email protected]
Sharon Julian-Milas, Library Director
[email protected]
Terry Riesen, Program Staff
[email protected]
65 Years of Friends’ Support
President - Karen Zovko
Vice President - Holly Ferkett
Treasurer - Barbara Nieman
Secretary - Eileen Bourgeois
Advisor - Dorothy Sinderson
Advisor - Jan Nevling
PLEASANT HILLS
PUBLIC LIBRARY
302 Old Clairton Road
Pittsburgh PA 15236
(412) 655-2424
www.pleasanthillslibrary.org
Library Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Closed on Sunday
What a difference our library makes ! Help us meet our Goal:
$40,000 of the library’s budget must come from your Donations...
Annual Wine Tasting & Art Show Fundraiser
Celebrate the Library’s 70th Anniversary!
1945-2015
Hollywood and Wine:
1940s’ Glamour in
Black & White...and Reds
Sat. November 7
7-9:30 p.m.
$25 pre-sale tickets
Tickets $30 at door
Enjoy Fine Wines, Assorted Cheeses and Other
Refreshments. Includes Entertainment, Chinese
Auction, Art Show & Sale.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW at the Library
or online www.pleasanthillslibrary.org
**Due to the road construction in the area, a free
PARKING SHUTTLE will be available this year.
Watch for details about where to catch the shuttle.
The FRIENDS’
USED BOOK
SALE
“SAVE THE DATES”
April 7 - 10 , 2016
Donations of used books, movies,
CDs, games, puzzles, etc. are
accepted year-round
(Please, NO textbooks or encyclopedia sets.)
Please take ALL donations to the Borough
Building and place inside the rear door
entryway. Our Library does not have
room to store donated items. THANK YOU
Pleasant Hills Borough Building
410 East Bruceton Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
OWL PROWL @ the Pleasant Hills Arboretum
Fri. Oct. 23 @ 7 pm
Adults & children are invited to look for owls with Bob Mulvihill,
National Aviary Ornithologist. Meet at the W Bruceton entrance &
bring binoculars (if you have them.)
Dr. Aupperle’s Book Review
Fri. Nov. 20 @10:30 am
November’s title is: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
(This event is every other month on 3rd Friday @ 10:30 am)
Taco Tuesday: Teen Book Discussion
Tues. Nov. 17 & Dec. 15 @ 6 pm
Join Miss Terry on the 2nd Tuesday each
month. Each month’s selection is at the
circulation desk. For teens in grades 6-12,
ONGOING MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Writers Group & Life Story Writing Group:
2nd Tuesday of the month @ 6:30-8 pm
Please e-mail Genea Webb ([email protected])
for more information about this group.
Evening Book Group:
3rd Monday of the month @ 7 pm
While Miss Dani is on maternity leave through the
end of 2015, the Library will be offering weekly
storytime sessions on Wednesdays with Miss Terry.
No registration necessary,
just show up ready for fun!
If you have any questions, please
email Miss Terry:
[email protected]
Baby & Toddler “Lapsit”
Wed., Nov. 4-Dec. 16 @ 10:30 am
Enjoy stories, songs, and other fun activities.
Geared towards children ages birth to
2.5 yrs. old, with a caregiver.
Storybook Time
Wed., Nov. 4-Dec. 16 @ 1:30 pm
Join Miss Terry for stories, songs, and other fun
activities. Geared towards children ages 2.5 to 6 yrs. old,
with a caregiver.
Conversation Salon:
1st Friday of the month @ 1-3 pm
Come to discuss current events &
other topics- new members welcome!
Mayhem & Mystery Book Club:
1st Monday of the month @ 1 pm
CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS
New members
welcome in each
group. Current
book titles are
available at the
front desk.
For the most complete
and up to date listings,
always visit the Library’s website:
EVENING BABY BOOK NOOK:
First Tuesday of each month @ 7 pm
Join Miss Terry for an evening version of Baby Book
Nook for children birth-2 years old, with caregiver.
LEGO EXTRAVAGANZA CLUB:
Last Wednesday of each month @ 4 pm
Calling all Lego fans- join our Lego club.
For children ages 3 and up, registration requested.
FAMILY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Thursday, December 3 @ 6:30 pm
Enjoy stories, games, crafts, snacks, and a special visit
from the man in red! A $2 donation per child & ½ doz.
cookies per family requested. Family program;
registration requested.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE
WORKSHOP
Saturday, Dec. 12 @
www.pleasanthillslibrary.org
Sign up for the Library’s weekly email
newsletters: from the Library’s website, look for
the link NEWSLETTER
on the bottom, right side of the screen.
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Family program,
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
The Friends of the Pleasant Hills Library
would like to CONGRATULATE
the other community groups celebrating
anniversaries this year.
65th Anniversary
Pleasant Hills
Arboretum
1950-2015
www.pleasanthillsarboretum.org
75th Anniversary
Pleasant Hills
Garden Club
1940-2015
www.plsthillspagardnclub.com
Thank you to the Club members
for making the Library bloom!
What can you find on the Library’s website?
www.pleasanthillslibrary.org
*countywide library catalog searches
*your library account information login
*request items online
*monthly lists of newly added materials
*community links
And also...
*eResources
Free downloads of eBooks, eAudios, eVideos,
eMagazines, & searchable informational
databases (with valid library account)
Direct link to eResources:
http://eresources.einetwork.net/
Please see the enclosed donation form to see
how to donate to the Friends group and/or
to volunteer. Friends information through
Library website at:
www.pleasanthillslibrary.org/dfriends.htm