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- Last Updated on Saturday, 30 January 2016 21:47
The Whitehall Public Library announces upcoming events for February.
Intro to Windows 10 - Saturday February 6 @ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Our class will go over the new features of Windows 10. This course will teach you about important settings, how to navigate and customize the Start menu and various screens, and how to find and install apps that you'll love to use. If you don’t have a Microsoft account, please come to the library and we’ll help you create one BEFORE class day. FREE - Registration required.
Power of Memoir - Tuesday February 9 @ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. AND Tuesday February 16 @ 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Join our memoir writers' group for gentle feedback that will help you improve your writing skills in a warm and supportive community. During each meeting, members take turns reading their recent work in exchange for feedback about parts that are especially enjoyable or meaningful. Participants also help identify missing information, and make editorial suggestions. New members are welcome! No registration required.
The Secrets of Landscape Design - Tuesday February 16 @ 7 p.m.
Join us for a down-to-earth tutorial on the “scope of ‘scape” with Penn State Horticulturalist Evan Evanovich of The Landscape Center. You’ll learn how to make your landscape complement, and even add value to, your house or business. We’ll reserve time for questions and refreshments will be served. FREE - Registration required.
Tablet Basics - Saturday February 20 @ 10:30 a.m.
This class will help you get started with your new tablet: kindle Fire, iPad, Chromebook, Galaxy, Nook, other android tablets. We will go over Settings, Wi-Fi, and how to install free and useful apps to your devices. FREE - Registration required, space is limited.
WWII History Discussion Group - Wednesday February 24 @ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Veterans and non-veterans alike are welcome to join this lively group that meets on the last Wednesday of every month to discuss military conflicts and history. We watch films and war-era shorts, read literature, and talk about all things WW II.
The Healthy Plate with Chef Ryan - Wednesday February 24 @ 2 p.m.
The library wants you to start the new year with both a clean slate and a healthy plate, so join us as we welcome crowd-favorite Chef Ryan of Atria Senior Living for a “talk and taste”. He’ll give us the inside dish on all things hearty and healthy, provide us with some easy recipes, and pass out samples to make our taste buds cheer! FREE - Registration required.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Storytime - Saturday February 27 @ 11 a.m.
Join your neighbors for a morning of Daniel Tiger books, songs, crafts, and special snack. Celebrate Daniel Tiger and all of his neighborhood friends! Ugga Mugga! This program is for toddlers-kindergarteners and their caregivers. FREE - Registration is required.
Aspie Seeks Love: A Special Film Screening and Discussion - Saturday February 27 @ 2 p.m.
Join the library for a special screening and discussion of the new movie, Aspie Seeks Love, by local filmmaker Julie Sokolow. The documentary follows Pittsburgher David Matthews whose attempts to find love include posting very witty and artistic personal ad fliers to telephone poles. He wasn’t diagnosed with Asperger syndrome until age forty-one, at which point his entire life changed. Following the film, we will be joined by David for a discussion of the film and questions from the audience! Refreshments will be provided. FREE - Registration is required.