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Whitehall Public Library New Program Updates

June 7, 2021

ONLINE PRESENTATIONS:

FREE - Registration required, call 412-882-6622 or online at www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org

Tuesday, June 15 - Observing the Moon for Beginners

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Local amateur astronomer Larry McHenry will be giving a presentation on "Observing the Moon for Beginners" An introduction to our nearest neighbor. This program is for ALL AGES.  Larry McHenry has been active in amateur astronomy for over 40 years, and is a member of the Kiski Astronomers, and the Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS) in Southwestern Pennsylvania. You can learn more on Larry's website.

Tuesday, June 15 - StarGazing & Myths

7:30 PM - 8:15 PM

Local amateur astronomer Larry McHenry will be giving a presentation on "StarGazing & Myths" an introduction to the constellations and seasonal night sky mythology. This program is for ALL AGES.

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WATCH ONLINE!  Below is a series of prerecorded digital talks that allows you to engage with us on your own schedule and at your own leisure. A good time is just a click or tap away!  (see attached for more information)  Questions? CONTACT:  Brandon  412-882-6622  taperb2@einetwork.net

FREE - Registration required, call 412-882-6622 or online at www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org



Tuesday June 22 - How to Talk to Children About Mental Health: A Picture Presentation with Dr. Mary Jo 'Nonnie' Podgur

If the past year has taught us anything, it's that talking about life's challenging topics is crucial but not always easy.  In her "Nonnie Talks" series, using illustrated interactions between two children and an older adult, Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski opens the door to communication between the generations by addressing complex issues with grace, humor, sensitivity, and warmth.  

 In this picture presentation, Nonnie talks you through the process of how to engage children with heavy topics like depression, anxiety, counseling, and the stigma often associated with mental illness.  With the tips and listening strategies discussed in her talk, parents and guardians will feel more comfortable chatting about the occasional "elephant in the room" and fully embrace Dr. Podgurski's belief that Each Person Is A Person Of Worth.

 **Register today to view the video before anyone else!  Early registrants will be eligible to win free copies of the book!**  




Tuesday, June 29 - Pomp, Pride, and Circumstance: A Charming Tête-à-tête on Diva Worship with Dr. Veronica Bleaus

Join the library for a virtual talk that gives new meaning to "click and drag"!  In this special presentation for Pride Month, Dr. Veronica Bleaus will speak about the practice of Diva Worship in the LGBTQ community.  Why do Divas hold such importance?  How do Divas influence drag performance?  And what makes their legacy so endearing and exciting?

All will be revealed, and you may even learn the secrets to becoming a Diva yourself.  So touch up that face, strike a pose, and let Veronica lead the way — It's time to walk the path of utter fabulousness!

**Register today to watch the video before anyone else.  Early registrants will be eligible to win one of four free prizes!**




Tuesday, July 6 - An Alternative History of Pittsburgh with Ed Simon

Join the library for a virtual talk that spotlights our hometown in a brand-new light beyond just the steel and sports.  

Shaped millions of years ago by the receding waters of a once great ocean, the land surrounding the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers has supported communities of humans for millennia.  In the past four centuries, however, it has been transformed utterly and many times over by the people who call it home.  

In his lyrical and idiosyncratic new book, Ed Simon follows the story of America's furnace through a series of interconnected stories!

**Register today to watch the video before anyone else!  Early registrants will be eligible to win free copies of the book!**




Tuesday, July 13 - The American Skyscraper and the History of Building High with Mark Houser

More than 100 years ago, towering marvels like New York's Flatiron Building thrilled the public and transformed cities across the country. Now take a tour of the best of these elegant landmarks still standing today!

Join Mark Houser, author of MultiStories, to learn the surprising and inspiring stories of these architectural marvels.  In this colorful picture presentation, you’ll learn about the rags-to-riches risk-takers of the Gilded Age who invested in these so-called "machines that make the land pay.”  By the end of the program, you’ll have even more reasons to “look up” to these soaring structures that proclaimed their owners’ influence and remain as legacies of a fascinating, forgotten past.

**Register today to watch the video before anyone else.  Early registrants will be eligible to win free copies of the book!**