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Arabic for Beginners
Sunday, May 19, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Summary: Arabic for Beginners gives an introduction to the language, and the culture, of Saudi Arabia. It meets on the second and third Sunday of each month.
Sunday Poetry and Reading Series: Susan Urbanek Linville
Sunday, May 19, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Summary: Susan Urbanek Linville is both a biologist and writer. As such, she has published fiction and non-fiction in a variety of venues, including anthologies, journals, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias and on-line publications.
Spanish for Beginners
Monday, May 20, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: This introduction to Spanish meets on the first and third Monday of each month.
Out of the Gutter: Graphic Novel Discussion Group - Safe Area Gorazde by Joe Sacco
Monday, May 20, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: This program is meant for adults and teens who want to share their interest in graphic novels, discuss graphic novel related news and trends, and discover more titles and authors to enjoy.
Japanese Conversation Club
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Japanese Conversation Club is an opportunity for intermediate to advanced speakers of Japanese to come together and converse as well as to learn about and enjoy Japanese culture.
Let's Speak English
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
| Other Dates
5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Summary: If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let's Speak English is free and meets every Wednesday from 5-6 pm in Classroom A.
Italian for Beginners
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: This introduction to the Italian language meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Spanish Conversation Club: El club de conversación en Español
Thursday, May 23, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Whether your Spanish skills are intermediate or fluent, join us for lively and engaging conversation in Spanish. Si eres intermedio o avanzado, practica con nosotros, tus habilidades del idioma, en conversaciones vivas y comprometidas.
The Den: A Special Programming Series for New Adults
Thursday, May 23, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Why should kids and teens have all the fun in the Library? Join the First Floor on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month (beginning February 14) for video games, board games, easy drop-in art projects, book discussions and more!
Chinese Conversation Club
Thursday, May 23, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Would you like an opportunity to converse in Chinese? This informal conversation club is open to anyone with a prior knowledge of Chinese. No registration is required.
Wise Walk
Friday, May 24, 2013
| Other Dates
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
Summary: Take a walk around Oakland. Get some exercise on our one-mile walk around the neighborhood and learn a little about Oakland, and maybe even the Library, in the process.
Korean II
Saturday, May 25, 2013
| Other Dates
11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Summary: Korean II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Korean and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Korean for Beginners
Saturday, May 25, 2013
| Other Dates
1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
Summary: Korean for Beginners focuses on reading, grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room.
LitAnalysis: Reading Fiction with Freud: The Cat's Table
Saturday, May 25, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Summary: Discuss contemporary fiction with insight from professional psychoanalysts from the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center.
Korean-Advanced
Saturday, May 25, 2013
| Other Dates
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Summary: This class will focus on conversational Korean, utilizing the scripts of popular Korean television shows. Each class lasts two hours and will meet every Saturday in the Large Print Room on the First Floor.
World Kaleidoscope: AquiTango
Sunday, May 26, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Summary: AquiTango is Pittsburgh's premier tango group, making dancers sizzle and audiences melt. Dance, or just listen, as these formally trained international musicians deliver a cultural experience that will inspire your sensibilities.
Chinese for Beginners
Sunday, May 26, 2013
| Other Dates
3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM
Summary: This is an introduction for those who are new to Chinese or consider themselves a little bit rusty. This group meets on the second and fourth Sundays in Classroom A.
Japanese II
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Japanese II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Japanese and are interested in increasing proficiency. Ability to read and write hiragana is required to take this class.
Let's Speak English
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
| Other Dates
5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Summary: If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let's Speak English is free and meets every Wednesday from 5-6 pm in Classroom A.
Wise Walk
Friday, May 31, 2013
| Other Dates
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
Summary: Take a walk around Oakland. Get some exercise on our one-mile walk around the neighborhood and learn a little about Oakland, and maybe even the Library, in the process.
Bound Together Book Club - Library & Museum Collaboration
Friday, May 31, 2013
| Other Dates
12:00 PM
- 1:15 PM
Summary: Join us for a 15-minute gallery talk followed by conversation in a casual museum setting. We'll discuss People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks and related works from the permanent collection.
Korean II
Saturday, June 1, 2013
| Other Dates
11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Summary: Korean II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Korean and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Italian II
Saturday, June 1, 2013
| Other Dates
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Summary: Italian II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Italian and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Korean for Beginners
Saturday, June 1, 2013
| Other Dates
1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
Summary: Korean for Beginners focuses on reading, grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room.
Korean-Advanced
Saturday, June 1, 2013
| Other Dates
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Summary: This class will focus on conversational Korean, utilizing the scripts of popular Korean television shows. Each class lasts two hours and will meet every Saturday in the Large Print Room on the First Floor.
The People's University: Buying a Home for Beginners
Saturday, June 1, 2013
| Other Dates
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Summary: For many, the overwhelming process of buying a house is the single most important financial decision they will make in their lifetimes. Akram Kamrani will provide attendees with the fundamentals of buying a home.
International Cinema Sunday (Turkey)
Sunday, June 2, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Summary: In the dead of night, a group of men - among them, a police commissioner, a prosecutor, a doctor and a murder suspect - drive through the Anatolian countryside. They are searching for a corpse, the victim of a brutal murder.
Spanish for Beginners
Monday, June 3, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: This introduction to Spanish meets on the first and third Monday of each month.
HOW: Hands-On Workshop Series—Fabric Marbling with Vivian - REGISTRATION CLOSED: A Division of The People's University
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: WE'RE SORRY, BUT ALL AVAILABLE SPACES IN THIS WORKSHOP ARE FULL.
In this workshop, participants will use shaving cream and water-based, non-toxic inks to create stunning pieces of marbleized fabric.
Japanese Conversation Club
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Japanese Conversation Club is an opportunity for intermediate to advanced speakers of Japanese to come together and converse as well as to learn about and enjoy Japanese culture.
Carnegie Knits & Reads
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
| Other Dates
4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM
Summary: Bring your knitting, crocheting or other needlecraft projects and join us for rowdy discussions on many topics, including the books we're reading and the movies we're watching.
Let's Speak English
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
| Other Dates
5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Summary: If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let's Speak English is free and meets every Wednesday from 5-6 pm in Classroom A.
Spanish II
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Spanish II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Spanish and are interested in increasing proficiency.
French Conversation Club
Thursday, June 6, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Would you like an opportunity to converse in French? This informal conversation club is open to anyone with a prior knowledge of French. No registration is required.
Wise Walk
Friday, June 7, 2013
| Other Dates
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
Summary: Take a walk around Oakland. Get some exercise on our one-mile walk around the neighborhood and learn a little about Oakland, and maybe even the Library, in the process.
Korean II
Saturday, June 8, 2013
| Other Dates
11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Summary: Korean II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Korean and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Korean for Beginners
Saturday, June 8, 2013
| Other Dates
1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
Summary: Korean for Beginners focuses on reading, grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room.
Bound Together Book Club - Library & Museum Collaboration
Saturday, June 8, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 3:15 PM
Summary: Join us for a 15-minute gallery talk followed by conversation in a casual museum setting. We'll discuss People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks and related works from the permanent collection.
Korean-Advanced
Saturday, June 8, 2013
| Other Dates
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Summary: This class will focus on conversational Korean, utilizing the scripts of popular Korean television shows. Each class lasts two hours and will meet every Saturday in the Large Print Room on the First Floor.
Sunday Afternoon Music Series: Summer Reading Extravaganza Performances
Sunday, June 9, 2013
| Other Dates
12:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Summary: Summer Reading Extravaganza Performances - Schedule to be determined.
Arabic for Beginners
Sunday, June 9, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Summary: Arabic for Beginners gives an introduction to the language, and the culture, of Saudi Arabia. It meets on the second and third Sunday of each month.
Chinese for Beginners
Sunday, June 9, 2013
| Other Dates
3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM
Summary: This is an introduction for those who are new to Chinese or consider themselves a little bit rusty. This group meets on the second and fourth Sundays in Classroom A.
German Conversation Club
Monday, June 10, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Would you like an opportunity to converse in German? Whether your German language skills are intermediate or fluent, you are invited to this informal conversation club.
Japanese for Beginners
Monday, June 10, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Japanese for Beginners is an introduction for those who are new to Japanese or consider themselves a little bit rusty.
Japanese II
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Japanese II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Japanese and are interested in increasing proficiency. Ability to read and write hiragana is required to take this class.
Conversation Salon
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
| Other Dates
10:15 AM
- 12:00 PM
Summary: Conversation Salon is a forum for active participation in the discussion of the meaningful and interesting events of our time and an opportunity to connect with, participate in and contribute to your community.
Gadget Lab
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
| Other Dates
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Do you have a new eReader or MP3 player? Bring your gadget and we'll show you how to use it with the Library's downloadable services.
Let's Speak English
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
| Other Dates
5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Summary: If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let's Speak English is free and meets every Wednesday from 5-6 pm in Classroom A.
Italian for Beginners
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: This introduction to the Italian language meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Spanish Conversation Club: El club de conversación en Español
Thursday, June 13, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Whether your Spanish skills are intermediate or fluent, join us for lively and engaging conversation in Spanish. Si eres intermedio o avanzado, practica con nosotros, tus habilidades del idioma, en conversaciones vivas y comprometidas.
Chinese Conversation Club
Thursday, June 13, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Would you like an opportunity to converse in Chinese? This informal conversation club is open to anyone with a prior knowledge of Chinese. No registration is required.
The Den: A Special Programming Series for New Adults
Thursday, June 13, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Why should kids and teens have all the fun in the Library? Join the First Floor on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month (beginning February 14) for video games, board games, easy drop-in art projects, book discussions and more!
Bound Together Book Club - Library & Museum Collaboration
Thursday, June 13, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:45 PM
Summary: Join us for a 15-minute gallery talk followed by conversation in a casual museum setting. We'll discuss People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks and related works from the permanent collection.
3 Poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge . . . Poetry Discussion Group
Thursday, June 13, 2013
7:30 PM
- 9:00 PM
Summary: The 3 Poems by . . . Poetry Discussion Group will discuss three poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Join us for lively discussions of your favorite poetry. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Register to receive the poems by email in advance.
Wise Walk
Friday, June 14, 2013
| Other Dates
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
Summary: Take a walk around Oakland. Get some exercise on our one-mile walk around the neighborhood and learn a little about Oakland, and maybe even the Library, in the process.
Let's READ English: To Kill a Mockingbird
Friday, June 14, 2013
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Summary: If English is not your native language and you like to read, join us to read one book each month and then meet to discuss the story, improve your vocabulary and practice your English reading and conversational skills.
Korean II
Saturday, June 15, 2013
| Other Dates
11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Summary: Korean II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Korean and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Italian II
Saturday, June 15, 2013
| Other Dates
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Summary: Italian II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Italian and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Korean for Beginners
Saturday, June 15, 2013
| Other Dates
1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
Summary: Korean for Beginners focuses on reading, grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room.
Korean-Advanced
Saturday, June 15, 2013
| Other Dates
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Summary: This class will focus on conversational Korean, utilizing the scripts of popular Korean television shows. Each class lasts two hours and will meet every Saturday in the Large Print Room on the First Floor.
Arabic for Beginners
Sunday, June 16, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Summary: Arabic for Beginners gives an introduction to the language, and the culture, of Saudi Arabia. It meets on the second and third Sunday of each month.
Sunday Poetry and Reading Series: G. Emil Reutter and Diane Sahms-Guarnieri
Spanish for Beginners
Monday, June 17, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: This introduction to Spanish meets on the first and third Monday of each month.
Out of the Gutter: Graphic Novel Discussion Group - Alias the Cat by Kim Deitch
Monday, June 17, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: This program is meant for adults and teens who want to share their interest in graphic novels, discuss graphic novel related news and trends, and discover more titles and authors to enjoy.
Japanese Conversation Club
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Japanese Conversation Club is an opportunity for intermediate to advanced speakers of Japanese to come together and converse as well as to learn about and enjoy Japanese culture.
Carnegie Knits & Reads
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
| Other Dates
4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM
Summary: Bring your knitting, crocheting or other needlecraft projects and join us for rowdy discussions on many topics, including the books we're reading and the movies we're watching.
Let's Speak English
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
| Other Dates
5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Summary: If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let's Speak English is free and meets every Wednesday from 5-6 pm in Classroom A.
Friends of the Main Library
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Want to be a Friend of the Main Library?
If you use and love the Main Library, please join us for a meeting to discuss how you can support the Main Library through fundraisers and advocacy efforts.
Spanish II
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Spanish II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Spanish and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Books in the Afternoon: The Sisters Brothers
Thursday, June 20, 2013
| Other Dates
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Summary: Join us for lively discussions of contemporary fiction. This month's selection is The Sisters Brothers The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt.
French Conversation Club
Thursday, June 20, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Would you like an opportunity to converse in French? This informal conversation club is open to anyone with a prior knowledge of French. No registration is required.
Books in the Afternoon: The Sisters Brothers
Thursday, June 20, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Join us for lively discussions of contemporary fiction. This month's selection is The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt.
Wise Walk
Friday, June 21, 2013
| Other Dates
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
Summary: Take a walk around Oakland. Get some exercise on our one-mile walk around the neighborhood and learn a little about Oakland, and maybe even the Library, in the process.
Red Herring Book Club: Thou Shalt Kill
Friday, June 21, 2013
| Other Dates
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Summary: Join us for lively discussions of your favorite mystery novels. This month's selection is Thou Shalt Kill by Daniel Blake. Discussions are held in the Teen Quiet Study Room.
Gadget Lab
Saturday, June 22, 2013
| Other Dates
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Summary: Do you have a new eReader or MP3 player? Bring your gadget and we'll show you how to use it with the Library's downloadable services.
Korean II
Saturday, June 22, 2013
| Other Dates
11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Summary: Korean II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Korean and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Korean for Beginners
Saturday, June 22, 2013
| Other Dates
1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
Summary: Korean for Beginners focuses on reading, grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room.
LitAnalysis: Reading Fiction with Freud: Night Circus
Saturday, June 22, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Summary: Discuss contemporary fiction with insight from professional psychoanalysts from the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center.
Korean-Advanced
Saturday, June 22, 2013
| Other Dates
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Summary: This class will focus on conversational Korean, utilizing the scripts of popular Korean television shows. Each class lasts two hours and will meet every Saturday in the Large Print Room on the First Floor.
World Kaleidoscope: Folklore Ensemble Hrvatski Tanac
Sunday, June 23, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Summary: The mission of Folklore Ensemble Hrvatski Tanac is to preserve the rich Croatian heritage for this generation of young people. They enjoy sharing their hard work by performing in concert, at festivals, and at local events.
Chinese for Beginners
Sunday, June 23, 2013
| Other Dates
3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM
Summary: This is an introduction for those who are new to Chinese or consider themselves a little bit rusty. This group meets on the second and fourth Sundays in Classroom A.
German Conversation Club
Monday, June 24, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Would you like an opportunity to converse in German? Whether your German language skills are intermediate or fluent, you are invited to this informal conversation club.
Japanese for Beginners
Monday, June 24, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Japanese for Beginners is an introduction for those who are new to Japanese or consider themselves a little bit rusty.
Japanese II
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Japanese II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Japanese and are interested in increasing proficiency. Ability to read and write hiragana is required to take this class.
Let's Speak English
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
| Other Dates
5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Summary: If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let's Speak English is free and meets every Wednesday from 5-6 pm in Classroom A.
Italian for Beginners
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: This introduction to the Italian language meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
The Den: A Special Programming Series for New Adults
Thursday, June 27, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Why should kids and teens have all the fun in the Library? Join the First Floor on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month (beginning February 14) for video games, board games, easy drop-in art projects, book discussions and more!
Chinese Conversation Club
Thursday, June 27, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Would you like an opportunity to converse in Chinese? This informal conversation club is open to anyone with a prior knowledge of Chinese. No registration is required.
Spanish Conversation Club: El club de conversación en Español
Thursday, June 27, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Whether your Spanish skills are intermediate or fluent, join us for lively and engaging conversation in Spanish. Si eres intermedio o avanzado, practica con nosotros, tus habilidades del idioma, en conversaciones vivas y comprometidas.
Wise Walk
Friday, June 28, 2013
| Other Dates
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
Summary: Take a walk around Oakland. Get some exercise on our one-mile walk around the neighborhood and learn a little about Oakland, and maybe even the Library, in the process.
Korean II
Saturday, June 29, 2013
| Other Dates
11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Summary: Korean II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Korean and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Korean for Beginners
Saturday, June 29, 2013
| Other Dates
1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
Summary: Korean for Beginners focuses on reading, grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room.
Korean-Advanced
Saturday, June 29, 2013
| Other Dates
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Summary: This class will focus on conversational Korean, utilizing the scripts of popular Korean television shows. Each class lasts two hours and will meet every Saturday in the Large Print Room on the First Floor.
Writers Live @ CLP - Main: Yona Harvey
Monday, July 1, 2013
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Yona Harvey is a literary artist and university professor in creative writing who lives and works in Pittsburgh. She appears at Writers LIVE with her extraordinary debut poetry collection, Hemming the Water.
Spanish for Beginners
Monday, July 1, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: This introduction to Spanish meets on the first and third Monday of each month.
HOW: Hands-On Workshop Series—Herbal Sunscreen with Cynthia: A Division of The People's University
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Cynthia Hill, from Third Day Luxury Soaps & Garden, will teach you to make your own organic SPF 30 sunscreen from herbs, pure vegetable and nut butters and titanium oxide.
Japanese Conversation Club
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Japanese Conversation Club is an opportunity for intermediate to advanced speakers of Japanese to come together and converse as well as to learn about and enjoy Japanese culture.
Carnegie Knits & Reads
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
| Other Dates
4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM
Summary: Bring your knitting, crocheting or other needlecraft projects and join us for rowdy discussions on many topics, including the books we're reading and the movies we're watching.
Let's Speak English
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
| Other Dates
5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Summary: If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let's Speak English is free and meets every Wednesday from 5-6 pm in Classroom A.
Spanish II
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Spanish II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Spanish and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Korean II
Saturday, July 6, 2013
| Other Dates
11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Summary: Korean II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Korean and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Italian II
Saturday, July 6, 2013
| Other Dates
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Summary: Italian II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Italian and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Korean for Beginners
Saturday, July 6, 2013
| Other Dates
1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
Summary: Korean for Beginners focuses on reading, grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room.
Korean-Advanced
Saturday, July 6, 2013
| Other Dates
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Summary: This class will focus on conversational Korean, utilizing the scripts of popular Korean television shows. Each class lasts two hours and will meet every Saturday in the Large Print Room on the First Floor.
International Cinema Sunday (Australia)
Sunday, July 7, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Summary: With a contract to perform a drag show in Alice Springs, Tick, Adam and Ralph each has his own reason for wanting to leave the safety of Sydney for the trip across the Outback.
Japanese for Beginners
Monday, July 8, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Japanese for Beginners is an introduction for those who are new to Japanese or consider themselves a little bit rusty.
German Conversation Club
Monday, July 8, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Would you like an opportunity to converse in German? Whether your German language skills are intermediate or fluent, you are invited to this informal conversation club.
Japanese II
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Japanese II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Japanese and are interested in increasing proficiency. Ability to read and write hiragana is required to take this class.
Conversation Salon
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
| Other Dates
10:15 AM
- 12:00 PM
Summary: Conversation Salon is a forum for active participation in the discussion of the meaningful and interesting events of our time and an opportunity to connect with, participate in and contribute to your community.
Let's Speak English
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
| Other Dates
5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Summary: If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let's Speak English is free and meets every Wednesday from 5-6 pm in Classroom A.
Italian for Beginners
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: This introduction to the Italian language meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Chinese Conversation Club
Thursday, July 11, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Would you like an opportunity to converse in Chinese? This informal conversation club is open to anyone with a prior knowledge of Chinese. No registration is required.
Spanish Conversation Club: El club de conversación en Español
Thursday, July 11, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Whether your Spanish skills are intermediate or fluent, join us for lively and engaging conversation in Spanish. Si eres intermedio o avanzado, practica con nosotros, tus habilidades del idioma, en conversaciones vivas y comprometidas.
The Den: A Special Programming Series for New Adults
Thursday, July 11, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Why should kids and teens have all the fun in the Library? Join the First Floor on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month (beginning February 14) for video games, board games, easy drop-in art projects, book discussions and more!
Korean II
Saturday, July 13, 2013
| Other Dates
11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Summary: Korean II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Korean and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Korean for Beginners
Saturday, July 13, 2013
| Other Dates
1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
Summary: Korean for Beginners focuses on reading, grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room.
Korean-Advanced
Saturday, July 13, 2013
| Other Dates
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Summary: This class will focus on conversational Korean, utilizing the scripts of popular Korean television shows. Each class lasts two hours and will meet every Saturday in the Large Print Room on the First Floor.
Sunday Afternoon Music Series: Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo
Sunday, July 14, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Summary: The Ferla-Marcinizyn guitar duo performs frequently for audiences of all ages. Their repertoire spans five centuries and includes music by traditional and contemporary composers as well as folk, jazz, and popular arrangements.
Arabic for Beginners
Sunday, July 14, 2013
| Other Dates
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Summary: Arabic for Beginners gives an introduction to the language, and the culture, of Saudi Arabia. It meets on the second and third Sunday of each month.
Chinese for Beginners
Sunday, July 14, 2013
| Other Dates
3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM
Summary: This is an introduction for those who are new to Chinese or consider themselves a little bit rusty. This group meets on the second and fourth Sundays in Classroom A.
Spanish for Beginners
Monday, July 15, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: This introduction to Spanish meets on the first and third Monday of each month.
Out of the Gutter: Graphic Novel Discussion Group - Cecil and Jordan in New York by Gabrielle Bell
Monday, July 15, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: This program is meant for adults and teens who want to share their interest in graphic novels, discuss graphic novel related news and trends, and discover more titles and authors to enjoy.
Japanese Conversation Club
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Japanese Conversation Club is an opportunity for intermediate to advanced speakers of Japanese to come together and converse as well as to learn about and enjoy Japanese culture.
Carnegie Knits & Reads
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
| Other Dates
4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM
Summary: Bring your knitting, crocheting or other needlecraft projects and join us for rowdy discussions on many topics, including the books we're reading and the movies we're watching.
Let's Speak English
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
| Other Dates
5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Summary: If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let's Speak English is free and meets every Wednesday from 5-6 pm in Classroom A.
Spanish II
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
| Other Dates
6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Summary: Spanish II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Spanish and are interested in increasing proficiency.
Books in the Afternoon: The Dovekeepers
Thursday, July 18, 2013
| Other Dates
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Summary: Join us for lively discussions of contemporary fiction. This month's selection is The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman.
French Conversation Club
Thursday, July 18, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Would you like an opportunity to converse in French? This informal conversation club is open to anyone with a prior knowledge of French. No registration is required.
Books in the Afternoon: The Dovekeepers
Thursday, July 18, 2013
| Other Dates
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Summary: Join us for lively discussions of contemporary fiction. This month's selection is The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman.
