Hear key facts about the new health insurance options at Finding Health Care through the Health Insurance Marketplace on Tuesday, January 21 from 7-8:00 p.m. or Thursday, February 20 from 7-8:00 p.m. at the Peters Township Public Library. Register online to attend either the January 21 session or the February 20 session. You may also register at the circulation desk or call 724.941.9430.
Christina Livingston, Outreach & Enrollment Specialist, Cornerstone Care, Washington, PA, will present information to better enable you to find a quality health insurance plan that meets your needs and budget. A variety of topics to help you navigate the Health Exchange will be discussed including: “What Determines Health Insurance Premiums”, “What Qualifies Individuals and Families for Advanced Premium Tax Cuts, and Cost Sharing Reductions”. Ms. Livingston will also explain the differences between the 5 plan categories available – Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Catastrophic – and how a geographic area impacts the plans. Information about penalties for non-compliance will also be explained. Following the program, Livingston will remain to answer questions and arrange for individual appointments at Cornerstone Care for those who request a private consult.
Cornerstone Care is a non- profit Community Health Center and one of the Certified Appointment Counselors ready to help Pennsylvania Libraries reach out to their patrons and their communities to apply for health insurance on the www.healthcare.gov website.
Peters Township Public Library, along with other libraries statewide, is powering Pennsylvania’s future by helping persons improve their health literacy and manage their own and their family’s well-being, empowered to be effective partners with their healthcare providers, and live longer, more productive lives.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Free FAFSA Completion Workshop offered
In partnership with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), the Peters Township Public library will offer a free FAFSA Completion Session on Saturday, January 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the library. This workshop, for college-bound seniors and their parents, offers help in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by providing an overview of each step of the form.
Preregistration is required for this program. Register online, visit the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.
The deadline for submitting the FAFSA to determine eligibility for a need-based Pennsylvania State Grant is May 1 for renewal applicants or first-time applicants entering a degree program or a college transferable program. The deadline for first-time students entering programs of study at community colleges, business, trade or technical schools, and hospital schools of nursing is August 1. Families should be aware of FAFSA filing deadlines for all schools being considered and meet the earliest one. The FAFSA is used to determine if students qualify for almost all forms of need-based financial assistance, including the Pennsylvania State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, many scholarships, work-study programs, many school-based awards, and low-cost federal student loans.
Preregistration is required for this program. Register online, visit the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.
The deadline for submitting the FAFSA to determine eligibility for a need-based Pennsylvania State Grant is May 1 for renewal applicants or first-time applicants entering a degree program or a college transferable program. The deadline for first-time students entering programs of study at community colleges, business, trade or technical schools, and hospital schools of nursing is August 1. Families should be aware of FAFSA filing deadlines for all schools being considered and meet the earliest one. The FAFSA is used to determine if students qualify for almost all forms of need-based financial assistance, including the Pennsylvania State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, many scholarships, work-study programs, many school-based awards, and low-cost federal student loans.
Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test at the library
Results of the 2010 census shows an increase in immigrants residing in the Washington County area. Many may wish to become U.S. citizens and need help preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test. Part of becoming a U.S. citizen is passing the naturalization test, in which up to 10 questions from a list of 100 will be asked – at least 6 must be answered correctly to pass the test.
The Peters Township Public Library will offer a session on Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. to help prepare for the test and increase confidence when entering the naturalization interview. Register to attend online or call 724.941.9430.
Advantages to becoming a U.S. citizen include the right to vote, the chance to reunite families, and the ability to protect children’s rights to remain in the United States.
The Peters Township Public Library will offer a session on Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. to help prepare for the test and increase confidence when entering the naturalization interview. Register to attend online or call 724.941.9430.
Advantages to becoming a U.S. citizen include the right to vote, the chance to reunite families, and the ability to protect children’s rights to remain in the United States.
Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea kicks off "Fun for Foodies" series
The Peters Township Public Library Cooking Club will kick-off a new “Fun for Foodies” series for 2014 with a Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea on Sunday, January 5 at 2:00 p.m. The program is aimed for fans of the series and will coincide with the Season 4 premiere in the United States that same evening on PBS.
This program is full. Registration has closed.
Bring your own tea cup and enjoy samples of scones, finger sandwiches, and other traditional English favorites. There will be Downton Abbey trivia quiz and discussion with other fans about the series. You are encouraged to dress as your favorite character or wear a hat and gloves.
Bella Howard from Bella’s House of Fine Teas and Gift Shop in Bethel Park will discuss how to serve a proper cup of tea and explain the health benefits of this beverage. Quilter’s Corner in Finleyville will be displaying items created with a new line of Downton Abbey fabrics by Andover Fabrics. Each person attending will receive a fabric tea bag holder, compliments of Quilter’s Corner.
For more information about upcoming “Fun for Foodies” programs, sign up to receive Cooking Club emails through the library’s e-newsletter subscription at www.ptlibrary.org.
This program is full. Registration has closed.
Bring your own tea cup and enjoy samples of scones, finger sandwiches, and other traditional English favorites. There will be Downton Abbey trivia quiz and discussion with other fans about the series. You are encouraged to dress as your favorite character or wear a hat and gloves.
Bella Howard from Bella’s House of Fine Teas and Gift Shop in Bethel Park will discuss how to serve a proper cup of tea and explain the health benefits of this beverage. Quilter’s Corner in Finleyville will be displaying items created with a new line of Downton Abbey fabrics by Andover Fabrics. Each person attending will receive a fabric tea bag holder, compliments of Quilter’s Corner.
For more information about upcoming “Fun for Foodies” programs, sign up to receive Cooking Club emails through the library’s e-newsletter subscription at www.ptlibrary.org.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Taste the World final program in 2013 series
The Peters Township Public Library Cooking Club will conclude its Taste the World Series on Thursday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. The guest chef will be Larry Kozlowski, who will be preparing foods celebrating the eve of St. Nicholas Feast Day with European food, folklore and fun.
St. Nick was the forerunner to our present day Santa Claus, the giver of gifts. In Europe, his feast day is observed with special treats. Several recipes will be demonstrated including twisted deep fried pastry strips in several European ethnic traditions (Polish-Chrusciki, Slovak-Ceregi, Lithuanian-Ausuki and Italian- Nodid D'Amore); filled dumplings (Polish-Pierogi, Slovak-Pyrohy and Ukrainian-Varenyky); and the special creation of St. Nicholas Honey Cakes (Polish-Pierniki, Slovak-Medovniky and German-Lebkuchen) formed in hand-carved European cookie molds. The secrets of these preparations will be discussed, as well as the folklore of these ethnic treats that make these delicacies special during this time of the year. Assorted Polish, Slovak, Italian and Old Country Cookie Recipe Books and handcrafted Nicholas Ornaments will be available at this presentation.
Pre-registration is required to attend this program. Register online, at the library circulation desk, or call 724.941.9430. A $5/person fee will be collected at the program to help defray expenses.
Kozlowski is the founding director of Polishfest, an annual event on the second Sunday of November at the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland. He is a board member of the Pittsburgh Folk Festival, Inc. and author of "Celebrate Easter...Polish Style." For his achievements in the fields of Polish folklore and ethnography outside of Poland, Kozlowski is a past recipient of the Oskar Kolberg Folklore Award from the Polish Ministry of Culture.
St. Nick was the forerunner to our present day Santa Claus, the giver of gifts. In Europe, his feast day is observed with special treats. Several recipes will be demonstrated including twisted deep fried pastry strips in several European ethnic traditions (Polish-Chrusciki, Slovak-Ceregi, Lithuanian-Ausuki and Italian- Nodid D'Amore); filled dumplings (Polish-Pierogi, Slovak-Pyrohy and Ukrainian-Varenyky); and the special creation of St. Nicholas Honey Cakes (Polish-Pierniki, Slovak-Medovniky and German-Lebkuchen) formed in hand-carved European cookie molds. The secrets of these preparations will be discussed, as well as the folklore of these ethnic treats that make these delicacies special during this time of the year. Assorted Polish, Slovak, Italian and Old Country Cookie Recipe Books and handcrafted Nicholas Ornaments will be available at this presentation.
Pre-registration is required to attend this program. Register online, at the library circulation desk, or call 724.941.9430. A $5/person fee will be collected at the program to help defray expenses.
Kozlowski is the founding director of Polishfest, an annual event on the second Sunday of November at the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland. He is a board member of the Pittsburgh Folk Festival, Inc. and author of "Celebrate Easter...Polish Style." For his achievements in the fields of Polish folklore and ethnography outside of Poland, Kozlowski is a past recipient of the Oskar Kolberg Folklore Award from the Polish Ministry of Culture.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Doug Oster to discuss “Steel City Garden”
Register online to attend this program, visit the circulation desk, or call 724.941.9430.
Doug Oster is an Emmy Award Winning producer, television host and writer. He is also the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Backyard Gardener and co-host/producer of The Organic Gardeners radio show every Sunday morning on KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh. Oster recently received the Gold Award for Best Broadcast Media Talent at the 65th Annual GWA Symposium. The award is the highest honor a garden writer can receive from the national Garden Writers Association. He also won the Silver Award for Best Television Talent.
Library celebrates National Author Day with 3 Local Writers
The Peters Township Public Library will celebrate National Author’s Day with a special program featuring three local authors who will share insights about their craft.
On Saturday, November 2 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at “Reading, Writing, and the Creative Process,” the library will welcome authors Patricia Easton, Stephanie Keyes and Jeanne Marie Laskas to participate in an informal panel discussion. They will share how reading influences their writing, and what rituals, superstitions, settings, and habits shape their creative process. They will reveal who and what inspired them to write and, in turn, hope audience members will explain how a story changes a reader and how a reader can change a story.
Register to attend online or call 724.941.9430. A book signing will follow the program. Light refreshments will be served
Patricia Harrison Easton is the author of seven books, five of them for young people. Her latest book Davey's Blue-Eyed Frog won the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award. Stephanie Keyes is the author of the young adult fantasy series, The Star Child, which currently includes The Star Child, The Fallen Stars and After Faerie. Jeanne Marie Laskas is the author of six books, including her latest, Hidden America as well as the award-winning trilogy of memoirs: Fifty Acres and a Poodle, The Exact Same Moon, and Growing Girls. She is also the voice behind Reader’s Digest’s “Ask Laskas,” where she dispenses wisdom with zero authority but plenty of common sense.
National Author’s Day, marked on November 1st each year, was recognized by the Department of Commerce in 1949 in resolution that states “By celebrating an Authors’ Day as a nation, we would not only show patriotism, loyalty, and appreciation of the men and women who have made American literature possible, but would also encourage and inspire others to give of themselves in making a better America.”
On Saturday, November 2 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at “Reading, Writing, and the Creative Process,” the library will welcome authors Patricia Easton, Stephanie Keyes and Jeanne Marie Laskas to participate in an informal panel discussion. They will share how reading influences their writing, and what rituals, superstitions, settings, and habits shape their creative process. They will reveal who and what inspired them to write and, in turn, hope audience members will explain how a story changes a reader and how a reader can change a story.
Register to attend online or call 724.941.9430. A book signing will follow the program. Light refreshments will be served
Patricia Harrison Easton is the author of seven books, five of them for young people. Her latest book Davey's Blue-Eyed Frog won the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award. Stephanie Keyes is the author of the young adult fantasy series, The Star Child, which currently includes The Star Child, The Fallen Stars and After Faerie. Jeanne Marie Laskas is the author of six books, including her latest, Hidden America as well as the award-winning trilogy of memoirs: Fifty Acres and a Poodle, The Exact Same Moon, and Growing Girls. She is also the voice behind Reader’s Digest’s “Ask Laskas,” where she dispenses wisdom with zero authority but plenty of common sense.
National Author’s Day, marked on November 1st each year, was recognized by the Department of Commerce in 1949 in resolution that states “By celebrating an Authors’ Day as a nation, we would not only show patriotism, loyalty, and appreciation of the men and women who have made American literature possible, but would also encourage and inspire others to give of themselves in making a better America.”
Monday, October 7, 2013
CHINA AS NUMBER ONE? SCARCITY AND CHINA'S ASCENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY
The Peters Township Public Library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh will present China as Number One? Scarcity and China's Ascent in the 21st Century on Thursday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. Featured speakers for the presentation will be William Adams, Senior International Economist for the PNC Financial Services Group, and Damien Ma, a Fellow at The Paulson Institute. Register to attend this free program by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org or call 724.941.9430.
Many experts believe that within the decade, China will have the world’s largest economy— a position the U.S. has held for over a century. As these two superpowers jockey for geopolitical position and influence, what does this trajectory mean for the rest of the world? There is much room for speculation and conjecture, leading at least two veteran China-watchers to say, “So what?” Join the co-authors of In Line Behind A Billion People: How Scarcity Will Define China’s Ascent in the Next Decade to discuss the ramifications of a growing Chinese economy and uncover the fact and fiction behind one of the most intensely-discussed issues facing the international community.
William Adams is Assistant Vice President and Senior International Economist for the PNC Financial Services Group. His responsibilities include forecasting economic conditions and exchange rates, covering emerging Asia, the European Union, Canada and Latin America. Mr. Adams serves as the principal spokesperson on global economic issues for PNC, and frequently presents to PNC clients on the international economic outlook. He joined PNC in July 2011 after serving as resident economist for The Conference Board China Center from 2009 to 2011. Mr. Adams lived in China for five of the past ten years and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. He holds a master degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and is a graduate of Harvard College.
Damien Ma is a Fellow at The Paulson Institute, focused on investment and policy programs and the Institute's research and think tank activities. Previously, he was a Lead China Analyst at Eurasia Group, a political risk research and advisory firm. He specialized in analyzing the intersection between Chinese policies and markets, with a particular focus on energy and commodities, industrial policy, U.S.-China trade, and social and internet policies. Mr. Ma writes regularly for the Atlantic Monthly online and publishes widely, including in Foreign Affairs, The New Republic, and Foreign Policy, as well as appearing in a range of broadcast media, such as the Charlie Rose Show, Bloomberg, and the PBS NewsHour. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 generously provides support for the International Program Series hosted by Peters Township Public Library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.
Many experts believe that within the decade, China will have the world’s largest economy— a position the U.S. has held for over a century. As these two superpowers jockey for geopolitical position and influence, what does this trajectory mean for the rest of the world? There is much room for speculation and conjecture, leading at least two veteran China-watchers to say, “So what?” Join the co-authors of In Line Behind A Billion People: How Scarcity Will Define China’s Ascent in the Next Decade to discuss the ramifications of a growing Chinese economy and uncover the fact and fiction behind one of the most intensely-discussed issues facing the international community.
William Adams is Assistant Vice President and Senior International Economist for the PNC Financial Services Group. His responsibilities include forecasting economic conditions and exchange rates, covering emerging Asia, the European Union, Canada and Latin America. Mr. Adams serves as the principal spokesperson on global economic issues for PNC, and frequently presents to PNC clients on the international economic outlook. He joined PNC in July 2011 after serving as resident economist for The Conference Board China Center from 2009 to 2011. Mr. Adams lived in China for five of the past ten years and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. He holds a master degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and is a graduate of Harvard College.
Damien Ma is a Fellow at The Paulson Institute, focused on investment and policy programs and the Institute's research and think tank activities. Previously, he was a Lead China Analyst at Eurasia Group, a political risk research and advisory firm. He specialized in analyzing the intersection between Chinese policies and markets, with a particular focus on energy and commodities, industrial policy, U.S.-China trade, and social and internet policies. Mr. Ma writes regularly for the Atlantic Monthly online and publishes widely, including in Foreign Affairs, The New Republic, and Foreign Policy, as well as appearing in a range of broadcast media, such as the Charlie Rose Show, Bloomberg, and the PBS NewsHour. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 generously provides support for the International Program Series hosted by Peters Township Public Library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Book Talk with Mr. Dan Rooney and Carol Peterson
The Peters Township Public Library will welcome Dan Rooney and Carol Peterson on Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the book they co-authored, Allegheny City: A History of Pittsburgh’s North Side. Mr. Rooney will explain the role of the Pennsylvania Railroad in the landscape, share comments about famous North Side families, and describe his faith in the future of the neighborhood. Ms. Peterson will provide details about the architecture and ethnic groups on the North Side. Copies of the book will be available for signing and purchase after the discussion.
This program is FILLED. Previous registrations will be confirmed at the door. Mr. Rooney will not be available to sign Steelers or NFL paraphernalia during this event or pose for photographs.
Dan Rooney, longtime North Side resident, recently retired from the post of United States Ambassador to Ireland after nearly four years, to return to his job as chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is the author of Dan Rooney: My 75 Years with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL. Carol Peterson is an architectural historian who specializes in the buildings, homes, and communities of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She resides in Lawrenceville.
This program is FILLED. Previous registrations will be confirmed at the door. Mr. Rooney will not be available to sign Steelers or NFL paraphernalia during this event or pose for photographs.
Dan Rooney, longtime North Side resident, recently retired from the post of United States Ambassador to Ireland after nearly four years, to return to his job as chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is the author of Dan Rooney: My 75 Years with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL. Carol Peterson is an architectural historian who specializes in the buildings, homes, and communities of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She resides in Lawrenceville.
The Great Halloween Costume Swap
Green will the new orange this year at the Peters Township Public Library’s GO Green Club‘s “Great Halloween Costume Swap” at the library. Instead of purchasing new costumes each year, the group aims to encourage the community to swap their slightly used costumes to save resources, packaging, transportation costs, and money.
On Friday, October 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. participants can drop off their used but in GREAT condition costumes for children or adults at the library and get a token for the swap. Return on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with their token and shop for a swap. Volunteers are needed both days to help with the swap. Email ptplgogreenclub@gmail.com to volunteer or for more information.
The event is part of National Costume Swap Day™,a partnership EcoMom Alliance and KIWI magazine, launched in 2010. For more ideas to have a Green Halloween, visit www.greenhalloween.org.
On Friday, October 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. participants can drop off their used but in GREAT condition costumes for children or adults at the library and get a token for the swap. Return on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with their token and shop for a swap. Volunteers are needed both days to help with the swap. Email ptplgogreenclub@gmail.com to volunteer or for more information.
The event is part of National Costume Swap Day™,a partnership EcoMom Alliance and KIWI magazine, launched in 2010. For more ideas to have a Green Halloween, visit www.greenhalloween.org.
After 2014: A Journalist’s Perspective on the Future of Afghanistan
International reporter Carmen Gentile will be the featured speaker to kick off the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh 2013 International Program Series hosted by the Peters Township Public Library. Gentile will discuss After 2014: A Journalist’s Perspective on the Future of Afghanistan on Thursday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. Register to attend online or call 724.941.9430.
Carmen Gentile has written for some of the world's leading publications including the New York Times, TIME, Newsweek, USA Today and many others. He has also produced online video reporting for The Times and TIME. He also regularly produces radio reports and has published numerous photos with his work. He has covered both the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, embedding with soldiers on the frontline. His work has also taken him to Nigeria, where he reported on the continuing unrest in the oil-rich Niger Delta. For four years he was based in Brazil, traveling throughout the region and covering bouts of unrest in Venezuela, Bolivia and Haiti. He began his international reporting career in the late 1990s when he was based in Cairo, Egypt. In September 2010, Carmen was shot by a rocket-propelled grenade while reporting on U.S. and Afghan forces in eastern Afghanistan. Following a lengthy recovery, he returned to Afghanistan and resumed embed reporting for USA Today and others.
McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 generously provides support for the International Program Series hosted by Peters Township Public Library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.
Carmen Gentile has written for some of the world's leading publications including the New York Times, TIME, Newsweek, USA Today and many others. He has also produced online video reporting for The Times and TIME. He also regularly produces radio reports and has published numerous photos with his work. He has covered both the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, embedding with soldiers on the frontline. His work has also taken him to Nigeria, where he reported on the continuing unrest in the oil-rich Niger Delta. For four years he was based in Brazil, traveling throughout the region and covering bouts of unrest in Venezuela, Bolivia and Haiti. He began his international reporting career in the late 1990s when he was based in Cairo, Egypt. In September 2010, Carmen was shot by a rocket-propelled grenade while reporting on U.S. and Afghan forces in eastern Afghanistan. Following a lengthy recovery, he returned to Afghanistan and resumed embed reporting for USA Today and others.
McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 generously provides support for the International Program Series hosted by Peters Township Public Library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Everyday Cooking with Essential Oils
Ruthi Bosco, local author of Everyday Cooking With Essential Oils, will visit the Peters Township Public Library on Wednesday, July 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. Explore the art of aromatherapy and essential oils with a twist by learning how to incorporate essential oils into everyday cooking. Samples of recipes using Wild Orange and Basil Essential Oils will be provided, and all participants will receive a sample of the energizing Wild Orange Essential Oil in the purest grade possible. Copies of the cookbook will be available for signing and purchase after the program. Register to attend this program online or call 724-941-9430.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Geopolitics of Energy discussed as part of International Program Series
The Peters Township Public Library welcomes former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asia James C. Clad to discuss “The Geopolitics Of Energy” on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. This program is offered in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh’s International Program Series. Register to attend online, at the library’s circulation desk, or call 724.941.9430.
Since the industrial revolution, the geopolitics of energy have been a key factor in global prosperity and security. Each shift in global energy patterns has ushered in changes in international politics. With the ever-growing global thirst for energy, the nexus between international security, politics, and energy is as important as ever.
Transportation systems – particularly in the United States – have become largely reliant on oil, so disruption of oil markets can bring a great power to a standstill. Access to energy is critical to sustaining growth in emerging economies such as China and India – not only to lift millions out of poverty, but to keep pace with burgeoning populations. Failure to deliver on the hope of greater prosperity could unravel even authoritarian regimes, and even more so democratic ones, as populations become more educated and demanding.
How do countries shape their grand strategies to meet their energy needs? What are the consequences of a shift away from petroleum-based energy markets? And, will a new energy order alter global politics in fundamental ways? Managing the transition to a new energy future will be one of the greatest challenges that the global community will face in the coming decades.
James C. Clad serves as a consultant to energy and investment firms and is the Distinguished Research Fellow at the National Defense University where he mentors defense and security officials from the Maghreb, the Near East, Turkey, the Gulf, and South Asia. From 2007 to 2009, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Clad was Senior Counselor/Director for Middle Eastern Affairs for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation and, before that, served as Senior Counselor for Policy and Donor Coordination at the U.S. Agency for International Development. Before entering the U.S. government in 2002, Mr. Clad held the Henry Luce Foundation Professorship in South and Southeast Asian Studies at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and, concurrently, was Director for Asia-Pacific Energy for Cambridge Energy Research Associates. Mr. Clad’s career has concentrated on Asian risk issues, cross-border energy and infrastructure projects, U.S. national security challenges in Asia and — after 2002 — on working with business families in the Middle East.
McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 generously provides support for the International Program Series hosted by Peters Township Public Library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.
Since the industrial revolution, the geopolitics of energy have been a key factor in global prosperity and security. Each shift in global energy patterns has ushered in changes in international politics. With the ever-growing global thirst for energy, the nexus between international security, politics, and energy is as important as ever.
Transportation systems – particularly in the United States – have become largely reliant on oil, so disruption of oil markets can bring a great power to a standstill. Access to energy is critical to sustaining growth in emerging economies such as China and India – not only to lift millions out of poverty, but to keep pace with burgeoning populations. Failure to deliver on the hope of greater prosperity could unravel even authoritarian regimes, and even more so democratic ones, as populations become more educated and demanding.
How do countries shape their grand strategies to meet their energy needs? What are the consequences of a shift away from petroleum-based energy markets? And, will a new energy order alter global politics in fundamental ways? Managing the transition to a new energy future will be one of the greatest challenges that the global community will face in the coming decades.
James C. Clad serves as a consultant to energy and investment firms and is the Distinguished Research Fellow at the National Defense University where he mentors defense and security officials from the Maghreb, the Near East, Turkey, the Gulf, and South Asia. From 2007 to 2009, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Clad was Senior Counselor/Director for Middle Eastern Affairs for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation and, before that, served as Senior Counselor for Policy and Donor Coordination at the U.S. Agency for International Development. Before entering the U.S. government in 2002, Mr. Clad held the Henry Luce Foundation Professorship in South and Southeast Asian Studies at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and, concurrently, was Director for Asia-Pacific Energy for Cambridge Energy Research Associates. Mr. Clad’s career has concentrated on Asian risk issues, cross-border energy and infrastructure projects, U.S. national security challenges in Asia and — after 2002 — on working with business families in the Middle East.
McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 generously provides support for the International Program Series hosted by Peters Township Public Library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Hekima Place volunteer to discuss her experiences
“If you educate a boy, you will get an educated man. But when you educate a girl, you educate a community.” This is the philosophy of Kate Fletcher, founder of Hekima Place, a home in Kenya for girls orphaned primarily by HIV/AIDS.
At “My Journey to Hekima Place,” you will hear an inspirational story from Lorraine Bridy, Volunteer Coordinator from Hekima Place, on Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Peters Township Public Library. Lorraine is a resident of Mt. Lebanon where she lives with her husband. She will discuss the founding of the orphanage, her decision to volunteer there, the facts about HIV/AIDS orphans in Africa, and her experiences with the children. Through videos Lorraine has recorded at Hekima Place, the audience will be able to personally meet some of the children.
Lorraine's presentation will conclude with a recorded interview of Pittsburgh native Kate Fletcher, who founded Hekima Place in 2005. The home, located in Kiserian, Kenya, outside Nairobi, opened with just 10 girls but has grown to 60 children. The girls are given a loving, faith-based home with nutritious meals, health care, and, most important, an education to enable them to succeed on their own once their schooling is completed.
Register to attend this program by online or call 724.941.9430.
At “My Journey to Hekima Place,” you will hear an inspirational story from Lorraine Bridy, Volunteer Coordinator from Hekima Place, on Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Peters Township Public Library. Lorraine is a resident of Mt. Lebanon where she lives with her husband. She will discuss the founding of the orphanage, her decision to volunteer there, the facts about HIV/AIDS orphans in Africa, and her experiences with the children. Through videos Lorraine has recorded at Hekima Place, the audience will be able to personally meet some of the children.
Lorraine's presentation will conclude with a recorded interview of Pittsburgh native Kate Fletcher, who founded Hekima Place in 2005. The home, located in Kiserian, Kenya, outside Nairobi, opened with just 10 girls but has grown to 60 children. The girls are given a loving, faith-based home with nutritious meals, health care, and, most important, an education to enable them to succeed on their own once their schooling is completed.
Register to attend this program by online or call 724.941.9430.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Author Talk: "Bill Mauldin: A Life Up Front" with Todd DePastino
Peters Township Public Library and Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park Post 764 are cosponsoring a talk with author Todd DePastino on "Bill Mauldin: A Life Up Front" on Thursday, May 9 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the library.
At this special tribute to all veterans, DePastino will discuss the great World War II cartoonist Bill Mauldin, an army infantry sergeant who rocketed to fame at age twenty-two with his wildly popular feature "Up Front." Week after week, Mauldin defied army censors, German artillery, and General George Patton's pledge to throw him in jail for insubordination to deliver his grim depictions of war to "Stars and Stripes" and hundreds of homefront newspapers. There, readers followed the stories of Willie and Joe, two wise-cracking 'dogfaces' whose mud-caked uniforms and pidgin of army slang and slum dialect bore eloquent witness to the world of combat and the men who lived - and died -
in it.
Register to attend this free program online or call 724.941.9430. A book signing and reception will follow the program. Bill Mauldin: A Life Up Front by Todd DePastino will be available for purchase at the special event price of $10.
DePastino has written three other books and has a Ph.D. in American History from Yale University. He teaches at Waynesburg University where in 2008 he won the Lucas-Hathaway Award for Teaching Excellence. He is collaborating with Wind and Stars Production Group to write and co-produce a documentary film on Bill Mauldin to be aired on public television in 2015. Todd DePastino is founder and executive director of the Veterans Breakfast Club, a non-profit dedicated to sharing veterans’ stories with the public. Over 1,500 people have participated in the Veterans Breakfast Club’s programs and activities over the past two years.
At this special tribute to all veterans, DePastino will discuss the great World War II cartoonist Bill Mauldin, an army infantry sergeant who rocketed to fame at age twenty-two with his wildly popular feature "Up Front." Week after week, Mauldin defied army censors, German artillery, and General George Patton's pledge to throw him in jail for insubordination to deliver his grim depictions of war to "Stars and Stripes" and hundreds of homefront newspapers. There, readers followed the stories of Willie and Joe, two wise-cracking 'dogfaces' whose mud-caked uniforms and pidgin of army slang and slum dialect bore eloquent witness to the world of combat and the men who lived - and died -
in it.
Register to attend this free program online or call 724.941.9430. A book signing and reception will follow the program. Bill Mauldin: A Life Up Front by Todd DePastino will be available for purchase at the special event price of $10.
DePastino has written three other books and has a Ph.D. in American History from Yale University. He teaches at Waynesburg University where in 2008 he won the Lucas-Hathaway Award for Teaching Excellence. He is collaborating with Wind and Stars Production Group to write and co-produce a documentary film on Bill Mauldin to be aired on public television in 2015. Todd DePastino is founder and executive director of the Veterans Breakfast Club, a non-profit dedicated to sharing veterans’ stories with the public. Over 1,500 people have participated in the Veterans Breakfast Club’s programs and activities over the past two years.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Affordable Care Act discussed at our library
To help the community get a better understanding of upcoming changes to their health care, the League of Women Voters of Washington County, the Peters Township Chamber of Commerce, and the Peters Township Public Library will host “The Affordable Care Act at a Glance” on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the library.
Through a panel discussion format, this program about the Affordable Care Act will provide basic information about the parts of the law that will take effect in 2014 and explain the new way that individuals, families, and small businesses will be able to get health insurance. Whether you are uninsured or currently have coverage, you will learn how to explore your new options for insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Small business owners can hear a recap of provisions already in effect, the impact of future provisions, and the actions needed to maintain compliance. Learn more about “Exchanges” – organizations where individuals and small businesses will be able to purchase health insurance.
The panelists for the discussion include:
• Jerry M. Bonenberger, Senior Account Executive at BABB, Inc.
• Patricia Raffaele, Vice President, Advocacy & Communications at the Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania
• Pennsylvania State Senator Matt Smith, representative of the 37th Senatorial District
Register for this free program by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org, visit the library circulation desk, or call 724.941.9430. Light refreshments will be provided. This program is offered as part of National Library Week and is in accord with the library’s motto of “Providing Resources to Lifelong Learners.”
Through a panel discussion format, this program about the Affordable Care Act will provide basic information about the parts of the law that will take effect in 2014 and explain the new way that individuals, families, and small businesses will be able to get health insurance. Whether you are uninsured or currently have coverage, you will learn how to explore your new options for insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Small business owners can hear a recap of provisions already in effect, the impact of future provisions, and the actions needed to maintain compliance. Learn more about “Exchanges” – organizations where individuals and small businesses will be able to purchase health insurance.
The panelists for the discussion include:
• Jerry M. Bonenberger, Senior Account Executive at BABB, Inc.
• Patricia Raffaele, Vice President, Advocacy & Communications at the Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania
• Pennsylvania State Senator Matt Smith, representative of the 37th Senatorial District
Register for this free program by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org, visit the library circulation desk, or call 724.941.9430. Light refreshments will be provided. This program is offered as part of National Library Week and is in accord with the library’s motto of “Providing Resources to Lifelong Learners.”
Sunday, March 24, 2013
12th Annual Tast of the Township Friday, April 19
With over 20 restaurants participating to date, this year’s Taste of the Township promises to be an evening full of delicious food, live entertainment, and auction items with proceeds to benefit the Peters Township Public Library. The event will be held on Friday, April 19 from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. at Valley Brook Country Club.
This is the twelfth year for the annual fundraiser, which showcases food samples from nearby restaurants and offers hundreds of choice items for silent bidding or Chinese auction. Live music will be provided by Lucarelli Jazz. Tickets are available at the Peters Township Public Library’s circulation desk for $50 per person cash or check made out to “TOT Friends of the Library.”
Participating restaurants to do include:
Arlecchino Ristorante
Atria's Restaurant & Tavern
Bella Sera
Bethel Bakery
Calabria's at Frosty Valley
Cambria Suites Reflect Bistro & Bar
The Capstone Grill
Center Plate
Cookies by Susan
Dinner Tyme
Edible Arrangements
Firehouse Subs
Franco's Trattoria
Freddie's II and Catering
Giant Eagle
Grande Italian Restaurant
Juniper Grill
Merante Brothers Market
Open German Italian Flair
Panera BreadTable Lakeside
Texas Roadhouse
and a sampling of Asian Cuisine from Bean Curd, Benichopsticks, China Express, Hunan Inn and Sesame Inn.
Also offered for sale at the event will be the library’s new R.E.A.D. Cookbook (RECIPES: ENTICING AND DELICIOUS!) which includes 225 recipes from the library board, library staff, volunteers, club members and Friends of the Library. The cookbook is priced at $10.
There are also sponsorship opportunities available including Corporate Benefactors, Table Sponsors, and Program Sponsors. For more information, contact Taste of the Township Chairperson Harry Verlato at 724-942-0396 or the library at 724-941-9430. All donations are tax deductible.
This is the twelfth year for the annual fundraiser, which showcases food samples from nearby restaurants and offers hundreds of choice items for silent bidding or Chinese auction. Live music will be provided by Lucarelli Jazz. Tickets are available at the Peters Township Public Library’s circulation desk for $50 per person cash or check made out to “TOT Friends of the Library.”
Participating restaurants to do include:
Arlecchino Ristorante
Atria's Restaurant & Tavern
Bella Sera
Bethel Bakery
Calabria's at Frosty Valley
Cambria Suites Reflect Bistro & Bar
The Capstone Grill
Center Plate
Cookies by Susan
Dinner Tyme
Edible Arrangements
Firehouse Subs
Franco's Trattoria
Freddie's II and Catering
Giant Eagle
Grande Italian Restaurant
Juniper Grill
Merante Brothers Market
Open German Italian Flair
Panera BreadTable Lakeside
Texas Roadhouse
and a sampling of Asian Cuisine from Bean Curd, Benichopsticks, China Express, Hunan Inn and Sesame Inn.
Also offered for sale at the event will be the library’s new R.E.A.D. Cookbook (RECIPES: ENTICING AND DELICIOUS!) which includes 225 recipes from the library board, library staff, volunteers, club members and Friends of the Library. The cookbook is priced at $10.
There are also sponsorship opportunities available including Corporate Benefactors, Table Sponsors, and Program Sponsors. For more information, contact Taste of the Township Chairperson Harry Verlato at 724-942-0396 or the library at 724-941-9430. All donations are tax deductible.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Celebrate Natl. Library Week with Homemade Music in Pennsylvania
Visitors to the Peters Township Public Library on Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. will be invited to sing songs, play homemade musical instruments and explore Pennsylvania’s past as they kick off the library’s National Library Week celebration.
The library will host Paula Purnell, an award-winning performer and educator, who will demonstrate a host of musical instruments while sharing songs from Pennsylvania’s past in “Homemade Music in Pennsylvania.” This program for the entire family invites audience to members bring along a sturdy plastic water/soda bottle to create your own personal instrument. A reception will follow the program.
Paula Purnell is an educator and musician from Greensburg, PA. She is cofounder of Sense of Place Learning, an affiliate partner of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. She also teaches education courses at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Paula has released six albums of original music, including two Parent’s Choice award-winning children’s albums. Her band, the NewLanders, performs songs by and about the people of Western Pennsylvania. Register to attend this free program online, visit the circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.
This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The PHC, a nonprofit organization inspires individuals to enjoy and share a life of learning.
The library will host Paula Purnell, an award-winning performer and educator, who will demonstrate a host of musical instruments while sharing songs from Pennsylvania’s past in “Homemade Music in Pennsylvania.” This program for the entire family invites audience to members bring along a sturdy plastic water/soda bottle to create your own personal instrument. A reception will follow the program.
Paula Purnell is an educator and musician from Greensburg, PA. She is cofounder of Sense of Place Learning, an affiliate partner of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. She also teaches education courses at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Paula has released six albums of original music, including two Parent’s Choice award-winning children’s albums. Her band, the NewLanders, performs songs by and about the people of Western Pennsylvania. Register to attend this free program online, visit the circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.
This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The PHC, a nonprofit organization inspires individuals to enjoy and share a life of learning.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
What are you putting on your skin?
Do you know what is in the products your children are using on their skin? What about the ingredients in your makeup? Choosing natural cosmetics is a smart decision for your health and for the health of our planet. Learn more about the products you are currently using and if there may be a better choice available for you. Peters Township Public Library’s GO Green Club will host “Choosing Your Best Natural Cosmetics and Skin Products” on Saturday, February 23 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
GO GREEN Club member Pam Kuhn will be providing an overview of the newly revised Environmental Working Group (EWG) web site, whose mission is to use the power of public information to protect public health and the environment. Persons attending the program are asked to bring a cosmetic or skin product with them that they would like to learn more about.
Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430.
GO GREEN Club member Pam Kuhn will be providing an overview of the newly revised Environmental Working Group (EWG) web site, whose mission is to use the power of public information to protect public health and the environment. Persons attending the program are asked to bring a cosmetic or skin product with them that they would like to learn more about.
Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Library welcomes U.S. Army War College Panelists
Panelists from the United States Army War College Eisenhower Series College Program will be the featured speakers at a program to be offered at the Peters Township Public Library in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh on Tuesday, February 12 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the library.
The Eisenhower Series College Program encourages dialogue on national security and other public policy issues between students of the Army’s senior educational institution and the public throughout the United States. Register in advance to attend this free program online or call 724.941.9430.
With increasing green-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan, conflict continuing in Syria and Gaza, island disputes in Asia, and increasing cyberthreats, the Obama administration will have to contend with and prioritize a wide-ranging set of national security issues over the next four years. How will the U. S. strengthen existing alliances and forge new partnerships in an effort to remain secure? How will the U. S. balance national security priorities with the domestic agenda amidst a recovering economy? These are some of the issues that will be discussed at the program.
McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 is generously providing support for the 2012 International Program Series hosted by the Peters Township Public Library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.
The Eisenhower Series College Program encourages dialogue on national security and other public policy issues between students of the Army’s senior educational institution and the public throughout the United States. Register in advance to attend this free program online or call 724.941.9430.
With increasing green-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan, conflict continuing in Syria and Gaza, island disputes in Asia, and increasing cyberthreats, the Obama administration will have to contend with and prioritize a wide-ranging set of national security issues over the next four years. How will the U. S. strengthen existing alliances and forge new partnerships in an effort to remain secure? How will the U. S. balance national security priorities with the domestic agenda amidst a recovering economy? These are some of the issues that will be discussed at the program.
McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 is generously providing support for the 2012 International Program Series hosted by the Peters Township Public Library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.
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