MT . LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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MT . LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
library staff is hoping to best last year ’ s record signup of 450 + people . There will be some amazing raffle items to compete for ( every book read is a chance to win ). Don ’ t miss out !
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Pittsburgh Opera ’ s Summer King 7 p . m ., Wed ., April 19
Pittsburgh Opera ’ s Director of Artistic Operations , William J . Powers , will give an in‐depth look at the music and story of the creation of Pittsburgh Opera ’ s The Summer King – The Josh Gibson Story . The first world premiere in Pittsburgh Opera ’ s distinguished 78‐year history , the opera tells the story of baseball legend Josh Gibson , who went from the sandlots of Pittsburgh ’ s North Side to the pinnacle of greatness in the Negro Leagues , before ultimately being enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown , NY . A singer and a keyboard player from the opera will perform at this event as well .
Optimum Life Health Talk – Nutrition 1 p . m ., Wed ., April 19
Vince Mangan , director of dining services at Brookdale , Mt . Lebanon , will discuss the myths and facts of nutrition and aging .
Optimum Life Health Talk – Fall
Prevention 1 p . m ., Wed ., April 26
Ron Fleck , senior regional director of clinical operations for Fox Rehabilitation Services , will discuss fears about falling , risk factors , safety , assistive devices , and therapies .
Lebo History Night 7 p . m ., Tues ., May 2
This monthly 90‐minute presentation and discussion explores different aspects of history . Glenn Flickinger and Scott Moore , two local history enthusiasts , will lead and facilitate the meetings . Tonight ’ s topic : End of the War . The Americans roll into Germany . How did the war in Europe end and what is the fallout from the defeat of Germany both then and now ?
discuss the history of the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and share some plans for the future — and at 460 acres , the gardens are just beginning to blossom . This event is free and you do not need to register . Then at 10 a . m ., Sat ., May 13 , join the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Tour with Martha Swiss . The dogwoods and the native wildflowers will be in bloom and this is a perfect time to visit the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden . Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for some moderate walking . Meet at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden ’ s Bayer Welcome Center , 799 Pinkerton Run Road , Oakdale . There is a picnic area near the parking lot for those who would like to pack lunch . The tour is $ 10 , payable the day of the event . Call 412.531.1912 to register for the tour .
Pride and Prejudice : The African‐American Experience in
Pittsburgh Baseball 7 p . m ., Thurs ., May 4
From Josh Gibson and Satchel Paige to Willie Stargell and Barry Bonds , African‐Americans have played a major role in the history of Pittsburgh baseball . Before Jackie Robinson crossed Major League Baseball ’ s color line in 1947 , the Pittsburgh Crawfords and the Homestead Grays dominated the Negro Leagues . Since baseball ’ s integration , African‐Americans have led the Pirates to World Series and Division championships . African‐American ballplayers , however , have had to struggle for acceptance in Pittsburgh . While they could take pride in their accomplishments on the field , they often faced prejudice and hostility in a racially divided city . Speaker Richard “ Pete ” Peterson is the author of Growing Up with Clemente and Pops : The Willie Stargell Story , editor of The Pirates Reader , an occasional contributor to the Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette and the commentator for “ Reading Baseball ” on his university ’ s NPR station .
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden – Past /
Present / Future 7 p . m ., Wed ., May 3
Master Gardener and Pittsburgh Botanic Garden volunteer Martha Swiss will
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