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March – April 2025

 

Shaler North Hills Library

1822 Mt. Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
412-486-0211

Library Hours

  • Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Fri & Sat: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Closed: April 18-20 & Sundays

Park & Pickup Hours

Same hours as above (Pickup Window or vehicle delivery)

Let’s Talk History

A Conversation with Fiona J. McKenzie about Margaret Fay Shaw

Margaret Fay Shaw was born in Glenshaw in 1903, to the prosperous steel manufacturing family of Henry Clay Shaw and his wife Fanny Patchin. This illustrated presentation will describe her early life in Pittsburgh and the work she carried out in Scotland which has made her one of the world’s most important Scottish folklore collectors, despite being a native of Pennsylvania. Presented by Fiona J. Mackenzie, MA. MA, Dip. Lib, Aberdeen University and University of the West of Scotland, from the Scottish Highlands. Ms. Mackenzie was the Archivist for the Canna Collections in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland for almost ten years. She will join us via Zoom. Attendees will attend in person at the Library. The program will be recorded.

 

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Special Events & Workshops

 

Floral Hoop Workshop

March 14, 6:00 pm ($40/person, 21+, BYOB)
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Join us for a special FUNdraiser to welcome Spring with the Shaler Garden Club! This is a great opportunity for a fun night out with family or friends. You can make a beautifully decorated springtime wreath for your door with all supplies provided and the assistance of members of the Shaler Garden Club.

Ukranian Egg Art

Demonstration
Pysanky is the ancient Eastern European art of egg decorating, of which the Ukrainian version is arguably the most famous. The name comes from the verb to write, as you use a stylus (called a kistka) to write with wax on the egg shell. The process is similar to batik. Join Marilan Caito who will demonstrate this art while lecturing on the tools, techniques and history of the art. Dozens of beautiful eggs will be on display during the demonstration. Bonus! One lucky attendee will be awarded the completed egg! Marilan (Hovanec) Caito has presented demonstrations and taught hands-on classes in the art of “Pysanky” at Community College, community centers, libraries, and numerous senior residences for over 50 years. Her passion is to share this traditional folk art and its rich history with new audiences.

Classes
In this hands-on class, students aged 18 and up create their own Ukrainian Pysanky eggs with one-on-one coaching while learning about tools, techniques, and cultural history including the meaning of different colors and symbols. The class requires attendance at TWO SESSIONS one week apart and has a STRICT LIMIT of 14 students. Pre-payment of $35.00 covers all basic supplies including kistka tool, wax, candle, two blown eggs, and instruction pamphlet (additional dyes and tools available for purchase). No prior art skill is needed. No refunds after supplies are purchased, though students may pick up supplies and instruction booklet if unable to attend.

Programs

 

Faith, Doubt, and Dialogue

April 30, 6:30 pm

Join Dr. Michele Greene for conversations about theology and ethics.

Join Michele Greene, educator, social justice advocate, and spiritual seeker, for an evening of thought-provoking conversation on how theology—far from being divisive—can actually help us connect across differences. Whether your path is rooted in faith or not, exploring what we believe about the divine, humanity, and justice can reveal surprising commonalities. Together, we’ll consider how open-hearted discussions about God, meaning, and ethics can foster greater understanding in a diverse world.

Learn more about Dr. Greene

Writing Toward the Spirit – A Six-Week Workshop

April 2 – May 14, weekly

Discover how writing our life stories, when uncovered in all their particularity, can help us begin to notice the God of our understanding in the unfolding of our lives. Registration is limited.

Workshop Details

Iftar Celebration

Friday March 21, 6:30 – 8:30pm

All are invited to join us in celebrating iftar with food, games, and crafts for the whole family.

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Shaler Library Writers’ Group

Mondays, 6:00pm (by Zoom and in-person)

Zoom sessions weekly and one in-person meeting on the 4th Monday of each month. Community-led by Jim Binz. If you are interested, please email Jim at: jf.binz@gmail.com

Sense and Sound: Monthly Poetry Series

Last Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm

Think poetry isn’t for you? You might be surprised! Join us on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm to explore poets and poetry.

Register at: tinyurl.com/shalerpoetry

ACT OUT: Reader’s Theater for Adults/Teens

Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm

Are you interested in joining? Please contact us first for more information! Call or text David Jones at 412-606-6131 or email Miss Ing at rev.kalchthaler@gmail.com

Learn more at: tinyurl.com/shalertheater

Telling Tales: Storytelling for Adults

First Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm

Are you interested in joining? Please contact us first for more information! Contact Miss Ing at kalchtharleri@shalerlibrary.org

Caring for a Loved One with Cognitive Issues? Find some support…

Caring for Caregivers: A monthly series for those caring for loved ones – Third Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm

Registration is helpful but not required. Walk-ins always welcome. Visit our Event Calendar to register. Led by Erin McMaster, a Memory Care Advisor from Promedica Memory Care.

Ask about our Caregiver Collection of materials too!

Kids or grandkids?

Stay in the know for all our fabulous programs by visiting the website: https://www.shalerlibrarykids.org/ Fun for all ages! From birth through teens.

Restroom Project Update

Please stay tuned for updates as this project gets underway!

TWO Children’s Book Author Events This Spring!

  • Bec Claus – April 16, 10:45am
  • Cristina Rouvalis & Lydia Wayman – May 8, 6:30pmAsk for details in the Children’s Department!