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2. children

MEMORIALS and HONORS
CELEBRATING
OUR FRIENDS GROUP’S
65TH ANNIVERSARY
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.
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 Spring 2015:
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
In Honor of: Susan G. Wright
Bookplates added for $75+ donors:
Charles Austin * Patricia Barefoot * Edward Barto
Saul Bendersky * Jeanne De Armond
The Echement Family * Sue & Gil Fitzsimmons
Chris Harman * Morgan & Carolyn Hezlep
Walter & Bonnie Kanell * Charles Kashak
Patty Komar * Bob & Rita Lindner * Jeffrey Madura
Dawna Martich * John & Sandra Newman
Linda Schaffer * Bill & Linda Trimbath
Please see the enclosed
DONATION FORM
to see how to add your name to the lists
and/or TO VOLUNTEER
with the Friends’ group. These forms are also
available in the Library or online
www.pleasanthillslibrary.org
Did you know that
the Friends started
a “bridge flight”
fundraiser in 1954
and that local
bridge players still
donate to the
Friends group?
Ask at the Library if you play bridge and want to get
involved OR if you want to see the annual winners’
plaque in the Library. THANK YOU to all the
players who support this ongoing tradition.
Another way to donate is through United Way and/or Corporate Giving.
Ask your employer if your workplace participates in such options.
Pleasant Hills Public Library & the Friends group are both 501(c)3 non-profits.
Tax IDs furnished upon request.
Clipping from the South Hills Record 9-24-54
Christina Armbruster, April Churilla, Theodore Green, Jr., Lorraine Morgan, Jessica Shea, Scott Sirianni,
Tracy Soska, Joseph Wodarek, plus 6 Anonymous donors and corporation donor, Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.
PLEASANT HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY - UNITED WAY AGENCY CODE: 9620
UNITED WAY DONATIONS 2014 CAMPAIGN:
(Library information received as of 2/5/2015)
PLEASE, WON’T YOU DONATE TODAY?
ALL DONATIONS COLLECTED BY THE ‘FRIENDS OF THE PLEASANT HILLS LIBRARY’
GO DIRECTLY TO OUR PLEASANT HILLS LIBRARY.
Thomas Spalla, Duane/Betsy Spencer, Richard/Nancy Starr, Gayle Telegdy, Lucy Thatcher, Patricia Thomas, William Till,
Lana Timmins, Sam Tindall, Lisa Tobon, Bill/Karen Trimbath, Katherine Urban, Ernest/Barbara Vattimo, Joe/Margie Veltri, Frances
Voelker, Mary Walther, Lyle/Michele Washowich, Marilyn Weisensee, Alice Wenslovas, Vincent Wesling, Lewis/Susan Wright,
Phyllis Wytiaz, Marilyn Young, Karen Zawislan, Josephine Zelik, Greg/Karen Zovko, plus 11 Anonymous donors
Every effort has been made for correct spellings/inclusion of donations; please alert the Friends of omissions or name
misspellings.
Jack/Kay Anderson, Edward Arnold, Charles Austin, Patricia Barefoot, William Barrett, Edward Barto, Joanne Beckjord, Saul
Bendersky, Joan Bennett, Michael/Barbara Berchok, Frances Bernard, Mary Bonner, Thomas Bonura, J. David Bottegal, Carolyn
Bourgeois, Warren/Eileen Bourgeois, Carrie Breneman, Donald Breneman, Elaine Brickner, Bob/Carolee Burack, Margaret Caldwell,
Allen/Carol Campbell, Ralph/Dot Campbell, Dewey/Pat Chillcott, Sandra Chittister, Betty Cochran, Don/Jean Cook, Howard Crawford,
Diana Crowley, Jeannie DeArmond, Sam/Elaine DeMarco, Nick/Laura DeMartino, Sally Dolfi, Robert/Joanne Dressing, Don/Therese
Duenkel, Ralph/Nancy Eberly, Dorothy Evans, Paul/Barbara Fallert, Edward Fedorchak, Helen Ferketic, Holly Ferkett, Gil/Sue
Fitzsimmons, , Larry/Janice Foulke, Theresa Fowler, James Gannon, Jack/Carlene Garrity, John Gentilcore, Stanley/Joan Glickstein,
Carolyn Graffam, Don/Barbara Griffin, Chris Harmon, Mr/Mrs Jeffrey Hassinger, John Haught, Ken/Connie Havrilla, Morgan/Carolyn
Hezlep, Norman/Judy Hite, Robert Hodgson, Jack/Vel Holohan, Ronald Holzworth, Suzanne Howard, Christina Howze, Steve/Chris
Hoyer, Kathy Hummon, Alan Hutchinson, Ann Miller Jones, Sharon Julian-Milas, Thomas Kalka, Walter/Bonnie Kanell, Charles
Kashak, Dan/Stephanie Kelly, Judith Kerns, Jack/Kay Knobloch, Tom/Mary Kobus, Patty Komar, Richard/MaryLou Kossum, Carol
Kregenow, Joel Kreider, Scott/Leslie Lang, George/Sally Lawry, Charles/Michele Lazar, Jerry/Peg Lessmann, Elizabeth Lindeberg,
Robert/Rita Lindner, Cynthia Livingston, Ann Quinn Lyle, George Macey, Jeffrey Madura, Ruth Magnuson, Joseph Maola, Dawna
Martich, Richard/Joyce Mazingo, Doug/Susan McBee, Nancy McCall, Linda Michaels, Larry/Norma Mikoleit, Bob/Nancy Muha, Harry
Neel, Bruce/Peg Neely, Floyd/Janet Nevling, John/Sandra Newman, Louise Nicholson, Mr/Mrs Steve Nicola, S. Robert Ogren, Osterhus
Family, Joseph Pecar, Marlene Petro, Ruth Place, Paul/Kim Richter, Jane Purvis Roth, Leota/Mary Ruffing, Arthur/Mary Scanlon,
Linda Schaffer, Bill/Joan Schivley, Theresa Sepede, James Sheehan, John Small, Don/MaryJane Smoley, Chuck/Marge Snyder,
We deeply thank the following Individuals and Families for the donations received from our Fall 2014 Newsletter mailing as well as Payroll
Deductions for the United Way Campaign and also patrons of the Annual Used Book Sale & Book Nook located inside our Library.
Our Pleasant Hills Library needs your financial support. We rely on your donations for the Library to be financially stable.
The Friends’ Page
Spring 2015
Received from the
Friends’ Fall 2014 Mailing:
In Memory of:
Caroline Breneman
Olga Oglesby
Robert H. Dressing
Becky Peterson
Philip & Edna Hodgman
Ernest Vattimo, Sr.
Hi & Vera Howard
William Voelker
Marshall & Roselle Lang
Judith Weiss
N. Wesley Lyle
David Young
Joseph & Marie Nicola
Norman Young
What a difference our library makes ! Help us meet our Goal:
$ 40,000 of the library’s budget must come from your Donations.
Past, present, future: 1945 to ?
To celebrate the Library’s 70th year of service,
the Library has planned special events to highlight life
in a growing suburb in the decade after WWII.
Check the Library’s event schedule often
as the programs are added through the year.
Watch for upcoming details about our canasta party,
watching 1940s movies on our big TV,
a swing dance lesson, and gardening programs.
SAVE THE DATE:
5th Annual WINE TASTING: Sat., Nov. 7, 2015
Sustained Silent Reading: Fri., March 6 from 6-9:00 pm
Experience quiet and serenity while enjoying a
good book, coffee and donuts with fellow readers.
A quiet library- like the old days!
PROGRAMS for ALL AGES
CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS
For the most complete and up to date listings,
please visit the library’s website:
STORYTIMES run through the end of April 2015
and will start again in June 2015
Each time is geared to the listed ages and includes stories,
songs, rhymes & fun. No registration required.
PRESCHOOL: Tues. @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm
children ages 3½-6 years old
BABY BOOK NOOK: Wed. @ 10:30 am
children birth to 2 years old, with a caregiver
TOT TIME: Thurs. @ 10:30 am
children ages 2-3½ years old, with a caregiver
www.pleasanthillslibrary.org
Sign up for the Library’s email newsletter from the
Library’s website-- look for the link NEWSLETTER
on the bottom, right side of the screen and get weekly
updates about programs & events
ONGOING MONTHLY PROGRAMS
CONVERSATION SALON:
1st Friday of the month @ 1-3 pm
Come to discuss current events & other topicsnew members always welcome!
DR. AUPPERLE’S BOOK REVIEW:
Every other month on the 3rd Friday @ 10:30 am
NEXT REVIEW: Fri. March 20 @ 10:30 pm
John Wayne: The Life & Legend by Scott Eyman
American Girls Tea Party
Sun. April 26 @ 3-5 pm This intergenerational
WRITERS GROUP & LIFE STORY WRITING GROUP:
2nd Tuesday of the month @ 6:30-8 pm
event invites children & their grown-ups of all ages
to bring a favorite doll and learn about ‘Molly” and
her life in the 1940’s- $5 per person donation
ANIME CLUB NEW!
Thursdays, March 19, April 23, May 21 @ 4 pm
For anime/manga fans in grades 6-12, registration requested
When Swing Was King Thurs., April 30 @ 7 pm
History of the Jitterbug with dance demonstration by
Phil & Pat Yoho.
MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Mayhem & Mystery Book Club:
1st Monday of the month @ 1-3 pm
NOTE: March meeting is 3/9/15
A Brief History of Mifflin Township and
Pleasant Hills Tues., May 5 @ 7:00 p.m.
Did you know Pleasant Hills was once part of a large
area known as Mifflin Township? Presented by Dan
Byrns of the Mifflin Township Historical Society
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to begin a library
READERS THEATER GROUP to perform
old radio plays from the 40’s for events
& outreach to local senior facilities.
Call 412-655-2424 to get more information.
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Evening Book Group:
3rd Monday of the month @ 7 pm
New members
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book titles ar
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front desk.
Middle School Book Discussion “Taco Tuesday”
Join Miss Terry on the 3rd Tuesday each month @ 6:00 pm
For readers in grades 6-8, registration requested
OTHER GREAT PROGRAMS
Registration requested for these events;
Material and/or program fees may apply,
please call the Library for more details 412-655-2424
*Making Fairy Houses for Fairy Gardens:
Thurs., April 23 @ 6:30 p.m.
*Chi Walking: Thursday, March 26 @ 7:00 p.m.
*Author visit for Playing St. Barbara:
Tues., March 31 @ 7:00 p.m.
*Wise Walk: Wed., April 22-June 24 @ 9:30 a.m.
*Tai Chi Class: Wed., April 22-June 10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
EVENING BABY BOOK NOOK:
First Tues. of each month @ 7 pm
Join Miss Terry for an evening version of Baby Book Nook for
children birth-2 years old, with caregiver
P.J. EVENING STORYTIME:
Mon., March 9, April 6 & May 11 @ 7 pm
Each month explores a different theme. Wear your jammies!
Registration requested; all ages welcome
LEGO EXTRAVAGANZA CLUB:
On the last Wed., each month @ 4 pm
Calling all Lego fans- join our Lego club.
For children ages 3 years and up, registration requested
TAIL WAGGING TUTORS:
Mon. March 30 & April 27, Tues. May 26 @ 7 pm
Trained therapy dogs are great listeners for reading practice!
Ages 4 years and up- reading ability encouraged, but not
required, registration requested
Preschool STEM:
Mon. March 16, April 20, & May 18 @ 3:15 pm
Science, technology, engineering, math hands-on activities for
children ages 2-5 years with a caregiver, registration requested
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Sat. February 28 @ noon-2 pm
The FRIENDS’
USED BOOK SALE
March 19 - March 22, 2015
Pleasant Hills Borough Building
410 East Bruceton Rd. Pgh. PA 15236
*Thursday, March 19 @ 6-8 pm*
PREVIEW NIGHT!
Your $6 door donation entitles you to light
refreshments and FIRST LOOK at our HUGE
selection of books, puzzles, games, and AV
materials BEFORE the sale opens to the public!
*Friday, March 20 10 am-6 pm*
*Saturday, March 21 10 am-6 pm*
*Sunday, March 22 Noon-3 pm*
BAG DAY!
Fill one (or why not more) of our bags
for just $5 per bag
Donations of used books, DVDs, puzzles, etc.
are accepted year-round for the sale.
(Please, NO textbooks,
encyclopedia sets, or magazines.)
ALL donations go to the Borough Building
and should be placed inside the rear door
entryway. Our Library does not have room
to store donated items. THANK YOU
Kick off Read Across America week with lots of fun!
At 1:30 pm, guest readers from McClellan Elementary
will read a few Seussian rhyming books.
Wrong cat, wrong hat, what do you think of that?
FAMILY EGG HUNT EXTRAVAGANZA
Sun., March 29 @ 3 pm
Registration requested;
$2 donation per child collected at door
SUMMER READING CLUBS
KICK OFF EVENT-- June 6, 2015
Save the date!
Do you remember when the used book
sale was in the Library?
This picture is from the 1972 sale.