Lifelong Learning @ the Library

The library sponsors lots of programs that are especially important for me -- so that I can learn new things relating to sustainability or gardening or simplifying my life -- and so much more. The Be Green program has been especially supportive of my interest as regards alerting the public concerning increasingly limited resources -- and some of the ways we can change our habits to encounter this new world of scarcity. From topics concerning globalization to square foot gardening to telecommuting, the library has brought local experts to enlighten the community about new ways of "doing" and "thinking." The Mt. Lebanon Public Library is our community "university", for adults and kids alike.

Mary Beth, Mt. Lebanon

Lifelong Learners

When I was teaching,one of the benchmarks in our instructional plan was to enable our students to envision themselves as life long learners. Taking this to heart, I resolved that I would spend some part of my retirement taking courses & workshops at The Mt. Lebanon Library. What a joy it has been to study WWI., the life of Winston Churchill. the period between WWI & WWII, the genocide in Rwanda & the "lost boys", the poetry of Dr. Sam Hazo, & the life of Abraham Lincoln in the year of the bicentennial of his birth. I have become aware through other programs of how to use my digital camera & to make compost to improve our environment. Additionally, the library has had a wide range of activities to secure a more "green" habitat in our community. Together with so many diverse book clubs at the library, the citizens of Mt. Lebanon are so blessed in our library that makes us into our own "think tank." Also, the library has been enabled to find for us so many superb teachers that we would have been hard pressed to find ourselves.

-Bonnie

Excellent Staff Service

I am writing to inform you of the excellent assistance that Jeremy, IT/Computers, provided me while I was in the Mt. Lebanon Library this past Thursday evening. I was having trouble accessing the online courses required for my new job and Jeremy adjusted various settings on my computer, enabling me to access these important classes.

I am grateful for his time and assistance. Jeremy obviously stopped what he was doing to help me and I was not even a customer making a purchase, as in a store. I have been a store manager for three years and I believe that outstanding customer service such as Jeremy's should be commended. Thank you.

Cherize
Mt. Lebanon Resident

Voting Space at Library

I do wish the library had continued to let its space to the voting board. The library is a much better place to vote than the school, which is rather difficult for the elderly and/or people who don't walk well.

F. Klass

Audio Book Search Challenge

It is more challenging to find a CD or Cassette Book when they are shelved together - much better when they were in separate sections. The quality of the books on CD is pretty low level.

Laurie

Floor Directory

Having a printed floor directory would be helpful for visitors.

Larry

Thank you for the wonderful display

The flower plantings and shrubs are beautiful. It is a joy to look at them. Thank you for the wonderful display. Don't know how you could surpass it next year.

Mary Anne Cummins
Washington Square

Compliments on Children's Programming

Dear Mrs. Sutton,
We are writing to tell you how much we enjoyed each and every one of the "Concerts in the Courtyard." My 10-year-old son, Matthew, sat in the front row and was captivated by the talent he saw- and sitting still is not something he does often.

We also enjoyed "Terrific Thursdays", "Potter Pandemonium", "Bats", and "Stories for a Summer Night." You and your staff must have put so much time and energy into these programs. Surely, we're not the only ones who appreciate that so much!
Thank you!

Pam Waigand
Matthew Waigand
Castle Shannon PA

From a Young Fan

I love this library!
Alex Weidenhof
Mt. Lebanon PA

Location Important

The Mt. Lebanon location is very important to us. I would be lost without it. Your staff is wonderful. They are important to the community.
Richard G. Stoeckle
Pittsburgh PA

Investment Club

I think it might be rewarding for the library to sponsor an "Investment Club" - it seems many of us would like to know more about this as we approach retirement.

Investment Club

I think it might be rewarding for the library to sponsor an "Investment Club" - it seems many of us would like to know more about this as we approach retirement. 8.27.07

Book Length vs. Due Date

New non-fiction books such as the Einstein book by Isaacson (500 + pages) and the Dalleck book Nixon and Kissinger (600 + pages) are too long to be read and absorbed in 3 weeks. Therefore at least 4 weeks should be allowed before books of this length are due back. It breaks one's concentration to interrupt reading and to be put on a waiting list for a time before being able to resume reading books of this sort. (9.4.07)

I sincerely love the library

I sincerely love the library, because is all my life work in library over 30 years. But in my country libraries are abandoned.

Bujar Kocana - Elbasan, Albania

Excellent service over the phone and in person

I wish to express my appreciation for the most excellent service that I and my wife Carolyn consistently receive from the personnel at this Mt. Lebanon Library,
Both over the phone and in person. This is a genuine and "no baloney" testimonial.

Gratefully Yours, Louis Wallaby - 2524 Durham Ave. Pgh., PA 15216-2828

I enjoy reading, but I don't have to since I can LISTEN instead...

Of course, I enjoy reading, but I don't have to since I can LISTEN instead to books-on-tape, CD's, and downloadable books from the library. Listening while I work, I can get two things done at once. Of course, my spelling has suffered in consequence: I once read (in a library book) that the more you read, the better your spelling is!

Mary Beth Thakar - Pittsburgh, PA

I really appreciate the programs...

I really appreciate the programs on life in different countries.

Thank you.

Marilyn Lynch, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228.

The library and homebound deliveries have really saved my life...

The library and home bound delivery have really saved my life. It is a lifeline to all the things I need most to get through each day. Wonderful books and plenty of videos make everyday better. I have also become good friends with the volunteer who delivers my items. In addition to the time delivery they take me grocery shopping and help me out by running errands. Thank you, thank you for such a wonderful service.

Marge Schwager, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228

I love the way...

I love the way you handle pedestrians that come to your library with questions. You answer everytime with a smile.

Keep it up.

Dorian Kennedy, Mt. Lebanon, PA.

Rave reviews for your booklists

I was so blessed to find your brochure listing Adoption Stories. I used it to locate approximately 8 children's stories on adoption last week. Each day I read a story to my 6 kids (3 biological, 3 adopted) as we wait to have our 4th adopted child join our family. They have been terrific! Thank you for taking the time to research great books.

Susan Snow - Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228