OTHER FRIENDS
DONATIONS
Received from the Friends’
Fall 2016 Mailing
Bookplates added for $70+ donors:
Charles Austin
Edward Bartoszewicz
J. David & Whitney Bottegal
Donald & Elizabeth Breneman
Jim & Phyllis Brubaker
Marshall Byrd
Jeannie De Armond
Robert & Joanne Dressing
John Echement
Carol Flaus
Jill & David Greiner
Chris Harman
Michael & Noreen Hartman
Morgan & Carolyn Hezlep
Sue Howard
Leslie H. & Scott B. Lang
Ann Quinn Lyle
In Memory of:
Robert S. Bootay
Ann C. Breneman
Marjorie Gorrell
Fred & Helen R. Horne
Peg Lessmann
Joan Keller Mitchell
Blanche Urban
Ann Zarnic
Richard W. & Mary Lou
Zarnic Kossum
Janis McWilliams
John G. Mitchell
John & Sandra Newman
Dick & Barbara Nieman
Patricia Nicola
Ruth Place
Bernadine Potthoff
Duane & Betsy Spencer
Nancy Starr
Jack & Sherry Stiver
Katherine Urban
Ernie & Barbara Vattimo
Tom & Donna Watson
Earle & Pamela Wooding
Greg & Karen Zovko
In Honor of:
Diane Evans
Gabrielle Elizabeth Flaus
Miss Olivia Jensen
Thank you to all the donors of the
September 2016
Love Your Library campaign.
An extra $2073 was received
through a matching donation
from The Buncher Foundation.
Every effort has been made for correct spellings/inclusion of
donations; please alert the Friends group of omissions
or name misspellings at [email protected].
DONATIONS RECEIVED
Edward Arnold, Francine Arre, William Barrett, Debbie
Beatty, Joanne Beckjord, Saul Bendersky, Frances
Bernard, Pat Bohonak, Bob/Carolyn Bourgeois, Warren/
Eileen Bourgeois, Rose Breen, Carrie Breneman, Steve/
Kim Brown, Robert/Carolee Burack, Ginny Busch, Bud/
Sue Cain, Carol Campbell, Daniel Carlins, Howard
Crawford, Sam/Elaine DeMarco, Nicholas DeMartino,
Sally Dolfi, Nancy Eberly, M/M Paul Fallert, Edward
Fedorchak, Holly Ferkett, Pam Ferkett/Bob Mulvihill,
Martha Fischer, Larry/Janice Foulke, Ed/Diane
Gildernew, Stanley Glickstein, Jackie Grachen, Carolyn
Graffam, Don/Barbara Griffin, William Gudukas,
William E. Handshue, Steve/Eileen Heys, Michael/Linda
Hirsh, The Hopkins Family, Steve/Chris Hoyer, Kathy
Hummon, Dorothy Ingersoll, Joan Johnston, Sharon
Julian-Milas, Thomas Kalka, Judith Kerns, Ed/Julie
Krizan, Catherine Kukich, Barbara Latterman, George/
Sally Lawry, Elizabeth Lindeberg, George/Joan Macey,
Gerri Majewski, Doug/Susan McBee, Nancy McCall,
M/M David Messina, Cynthia Miller, James/Margaret
Mitchell, Stanley Mitchell, Edith Morgan, Nancy Muha,
Bob/Jan Murphy, Harry C. Neel, Floyd/Jan Nevling,
Louise Nicholson, Mark/Jo Nikolich, S. Robert Ogren,
Doug/Ann O’Har, Joseph Pecar, Marlene Petro, Francis
Piatek, Vern Price, Maxine Pruni, Bill/Lynn Qualters,
Jack/Jerry Reeves, Jane Purvis Roth, Jean/Leota Ruffing,
Joan Schivley, Dick/Jo Schwirian, Deborah Sellaro,
Theresa Sepede, Elaine Small, Don/Mary Jane Smoley,
Thomas Spalla, Gayle Telegdy, Lucy Thatcher, William
Till, Lana Timmins, Sam Tindall, Joe/Margie Veltri,
Robert Walther, Marilyn Weisensee, Vincent Wesling,
The Woods Family, Susan Wright, Karen Zawislan,
and 9 anonymous donors
The 2016 United Way
Campaign is still underway.
Use agency code #9620
to support the Pleasant Hills Public Library.
THANK YOU to the following donor s:
Lisa A. Anderson, Denise M. Booher, Tonya A. Cann,
Christopher Cantwell, April L. Churilla, Mary Alyce
Galluppi, Mary A. Grassi, Lisa E. Haskins, Frances
Kenney, Carol L. Mathews, Lorraine Morgan, Gina A.
Myers, Lymari O'Connell, Bobbi Jo Rosol, Teri M.
Savolskis, Meredith A. Schivley, Sandra M. Turley,
Amie Nicole Walters, and 3 anonymous donors
Please check with your employer/HR department
for more information about these contributions.
Use agency code #9620
Your Pleasant Hills Library is always
in need of your generous support.
Your library relies on donations
to be financially stable.
A huge THANK YOU to the generous
individuals and families for the donations
received from our 2016 newsletter mailings, as
well as payroll deductions from the United Way
Campaign and patrons of the annual book sale
and “book nook” located inside the Library.
PLEASE USE THE ENCLOSED
DONATION FORM
to continue your support
of Pleasant Hills Public Library
If you are interested in volunteering with the
FRIENDS GROUP, you can
*Email Karen Zovko, Friends Group President
[email protected]
OR
*Call the Library and leave your contact
information 412-655-2424
OR
*Fill out the enclosed donation
and volunteer form and bring it
to the Library
Volunteers are always
in demand to move heavy boxes
& plan fundraisers!
Can YOU help?
If you have any questions, comments,
or suggestions, please contact Library Staff
@ 412-655-2424
Sharon Julian-Milas, Library Director
[email protected]
Dani Danylo, Youth Services Librarian
[email protected]
Darcy Vergallito, Programs Coordinator
[email protected]
In 2016, our library hosted 489 programs,
circulated 116,143 items, was open 2,704
hours, and the free Wi-Fi
logged 1,999 sessions!
The Friends’ Page
SPRING 2017
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
Book Sale—Holly Ferkett
Book Sale—Pam Ferkett
PLEASANT HILLS
PUBLIC LIBRARY
302 Old Clairton Road
Pittsburgh PA 15236
(412) 655-2424
www.pleasanthillslibrary.org
Library Hours:
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
What a difference Your library makes in your Community!
$37,000 of the library’s budget must come from your Donations
Help us meet our Goal! Please use the enclosed Donation Form
USED
BOOK
SALE
March 30 to April 2, 2017
Annual sale held at the
Pleasant Hills Borough Building
410 E. Bruceton Rd.
Thursday, March 30 * 6 pm - 8 pm
PREVIEW NIGHT PARTY
$6 per person entry fee collected at door
Includes refreshments & first look at items
ONGOING MONTHLY PROGRAMS
A Pleasant Afternoon Book Club
1st Monday every month @ 1 pm
Evening Book Discussion Group
3rd Monday every month @ 7 pm
New members
welcome in every
group. Current
titles for book
groups available
at the Library’s
front desk.
The Scribes Sanctuary: A Writers Group
2nd Tuesday every month @ 6:30-8 pm
Please e-mail Genea Webb ([email protected])
for more information about this group.
Sunday, April 2 * Noon - 3 pm
“CLEARANCE SALE”
Fill one of our boxes for $6
or one of our bags for $3
Adult Books 75¢ or 3/$2
Children's Books 50¢ or 3/$1
Puzzles & Games $1
DVDs & CDs $2
Higher priced table of vintage books, some vintage records,
craft/cooking magazines, depends on the donations received!
Donations of used books, movies, CDs, games,
puzzles, etc. are accepted by the Friends of the Library
year-round. NO textbooks & NO encyclopedia sets
Please take ALL donations to the Borough Building
and place inside the rear door entryway. The Library
does not have room to store donated items.
THANK YOU
PRESCHOOL: Tues. @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm
Children ages 3½-6 years old
BABY BOOK NOOK: Wed. @ 10:30 am & 11:30 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
Come to discuss current events & other topics.
Dr. Aupperle’s Book Talks
3rd Friday
Every other month @ 10:30 am
Next date: May 19 (Title T.B.A.)
Friday, March 31 * 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday, April 1 * 10 am - 5 pm
WEEKLY STORYTIMES
run through the end of April & start again in June
Each time is geared to the listed ages and includes stories,
songs, rhymes & fun. No registration required.
Conversation Salon
1st Friday every month @ 1-3 pm
(All funds collected support your library.)
*CRAFTS W/MISS DANI @ 6:30-7:30pm*
@ the Borough Building
CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS
For the most complete & accurate program information,
please visit the Library’s website:
www.pleasanthillslibrary.org
or call the Library (412) 655-2424
Sign up for the Library’s weekly program emails.
See the “JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER” icon in the lower
right corner of the Library’s website and follow the link!
GAMES ‘N @
2nd Thurs. every month @ 3:30-4:30pm
For students
6th–12th grade
Board games, Wii games, Got Game?
ANIME CLUB
3rd Thurs. every month @ 3:30-4:30pm
Get together with other fans
Practice SAT Exam with Princeton Review
Saturday, April 22 @ 11:00 am
Join the folks from The Princeton Review for a free full-length
practice SAT exam. Get a feel for the real exam before you
take it! For teens in grades 9 – 12, registration requested
P.J. EVENING STORYTIME:
Mon. April 3, May 1 & June 5 @ 7 pm
First Monday evening each month
Wear your jammies & join Miss Dani for some fun!
Registration requested; all ages welcome
LEGO EXTRAVAGANZA CLUB:
Wed. April 29, April 26, & May 31 @ 4 pm
Last Wednesday afternoon each month
Calling all Lego fans- join our Lego club.
Registration requested; for children ages 3 years and up
WHICH WAS BETTER? Book vs. Movie Family Book Club
Fourth Monday of the Month @ 6 pm
Read the book on your own; then discuss the book & watch the
movie @ the Library
March 27: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
April 24: Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH by Robert O’Brien
May 22: Mary Poppins by P. L. Travers
SUMMER READING CLUBS
KICK-OFF BASH
Saturday, June 3 @ 1-3 pm
at our Library!
Readers from ages 0-100 can sign up for
the Library’s Summer Reading Clubs
and have some fun!
Your library offers summer clubs for babies, preschoolers,
elementary readers, teens, & adults.
Annual Family Egg Hunt
Extravaganza
Sunday, April 9 @ 3:00-4:30 pm
Join us for stories, games, crafts,
snacks, and an extreme egg hunt!
Library doors will open at 2:45 pm;
$2/per child collected at door.
Registration requested.
MOBILE &
WIRELESS PRINTING
NOW AVAILABLE
at the LIBRARY!
Print from anywhere with an Internet connected
device (laptop, tablet, Smartphone)
to the Library’s printer
*Go to: http://www.printeron.net/phpl/print
or follow the link from the Library’s website
OR
*Send your file to be printed:
for black & white copies:
[email protected]
for full-color copies:
[email protected]
20¢ per page, black & white/50¢ per page, color
Stop at the Library’s front desk within 24 hours during
open hours to have your print job released
to the printer.
Want to DOWNLOAD free books, audios, music,
magazines, & videos on your device
(computer, laptop, phone, tablet, etc.)
with your library card?
Go to: http://eresources.einetwork.net/
ALWAYS OPEN
24 hours a day/7 days a week