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Fantastic Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Northern Tier Library is happy to announce its new fiber arts group! The Fantastic Fiber Arts Club will meet on the first and third Saturdays of each month to hang out and practice...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 66
Event Details:

Northern Tier Library is happy to announce its new fiber arts group! The Fantastic Fiber Arts Club will meet on the first and third Saturdays of each month to hang out and practice their preferred style of fiber art.

Art supplies on top of a yellow background around a white circle with title and description of program

Makerspace Take-Home Kit

All Day
Lobby at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens
Makerspace:

The library will offer a take-home kit on Mondays that can be picked up inside our lobby and enjoyed at home! Each kit features directions and materials to complete a craft from ou...

Event Details:

On Monday, January 20: Tiny Tapestry-Weave a tiny tapestry using toothpicks & other materialsWhen you register, please tell us where you'd like to pick up your kit, either the ...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The library will offer a take-home kit on Mondays that can be picked up inside our lobby and enjoyed at home! Each kit features directions and materials to complete a craft from our Makerspace.

Please call or register online to reserve a take-home kit to account for supplies.

On Monday, January 20: Tiny Tapestry

-Weave a tiny tapestry using toothpicks & other materials

Three balls of pink, yellow, and green yarn with needles sticking out of the green one and a book resting against them with the pages open

Knit Lit

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kemerer Reading Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Knit Lit:

Knitters, crocheters, and yarn art enthusiasts are welcome to join us on the lower level of the library once a month. If you're working on a project, bring it along with you!We'll ...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Kemerer Reading Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Knitters, crocheters, and yarn art enthusiasts are welcome to join us on the lower level of the library once a month. If you're working on a project, bring it along with you!

We'll talk about life, books we've read, and those craft projects you're always working on, but might never finish. Hope to see you then! Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Two cartoon characters holding supplies with a light blue background and description of program

The Weekly Craft

All Day
Lobby at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages
Take-Home Kit:

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy a simple, weekly take-home craft! Please call or register online to reserve a supply kit that can be picked up in our...

Event Details:

When you register, please tell us where you'd like to pick up your kit, either the Richland Center on Dickey Rd or the Pine Center in the Pine Community Center.

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy a simple, weekly take-home craft! Please call or register online to reserve a supply kit that can be picked up in our lobby and enjoyed at home.

Registration is required each week to account for supplies.

When you register, please tell us where you'd like to pick up your kit, either the Richland Center on Dickey Rd or the Pine Center in the Pine Community Center.

Baby on a cloud in the blue sky with title and description of program in white font

Baby Playtime

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth-5)
Baby Playtime:

Come enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We'll share songs, finger plays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This ...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: Preschool (Birth-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 55

Come enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We'll share songs, finger plays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This program is intended for babies ages 0-18 months and will be held Tuesday mornings in the program room on our main level. 

Siblings are welcome, and registration is only required once for the series.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Book cover with people standing on a spiral staircase with a big yellow circle center bottom with title of book

Nonfiction Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Don and Mini Galvin seemed to be living the American dream with their 12 children, but by the mid-1970s, six of the 10 Galvin boys were diagnosed as schizophrenic. What took place ...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Don and Mini Galvin seemed to be living the American dream with their 12 children, but by the mid-1970s, six of the 10 Galvin boys were diagnosed as schizophrenic.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Four Ace Cards with black background and text saying title and description of program

A Great Deal: Pinochle

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
A Great Deal: Card Group:

Join us every Tuesday on the library's lower level to play some card games! Currently, the game is pinochle, but additional games may follow. It's a "great deal" of fun so don't mi...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 150

Join us every Tuesday on the library's lower level to play some card games! Currently, the game is pinochle, but additional games may follow. It's a "great deal" of fun so don't miss out!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Two Mahjong tiles front and center with LEARN MAHJONG in green above them

Learn Mahjong

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to learn to play American Mahjong? Join Linda Parrish as she introduces you to the tiles, rules, and strategies involved with this centuries old game.This program is for begin...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Want to learn to play American Mahjong? Join Linda Parrish as she introduces you to the tiles, rules, and strategies involved with this centuries old game.

Five black and white photographs of Fred Rogers and other famous actors from the Pittsburgh area with text saying name and description of program

Fred Rogers & Other Famous Neighbors

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
History, Special Programming
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Many people from all walks of life grew up or became famous here in Western Pennsylvania. In addition to Fred Rogers, you have probably heard the names Mancini, Stewart, Palmer, Wa...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: History, Special Programming
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Many people from all walks of life grew up or became famous here in Western Pennsylvania. In addition to Fred Rogers, you have probably heard the names Mancini, Stewart, Palmer, Warhol, Tarbell, Heisman, Foster, Mellon, and Salk.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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Story & Playtime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth-5)
Family Storytime:

Join us for an indoor story and playtime! We'll share songs and rhymes, books, and lots of movement. This program will start at 10:30 AM in the program room on our main level.Famil...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: Preschool (Birth-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 32

Join us for an indoor story and playtime! We'll share songs and rhymes, books, and lots of movement. This program will start at 10:30 AM in the program room on our main level.

Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on, but it's not necessary as we will be on a carpeted floor. This program is for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Registration is required, and only one registration is necessary for the series of storytimes (even if you don't plan to attend them all).

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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A Great Deal: American Mahjong

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
A Great Deal: American Mahjong:

Join us every Wednesday in the Program Room to play American mahjong. Stop by and get in on the fun! Registration is requested.NOTE: Please register if you are new or need help lea...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 68

Join us every Wednesday in the Program Room to play American mahjong. Stop by and get in on the fun! Registration is requested.

NOTE: Please register if you are new or need help learning mahjong so that we may assign you somebody to teach you for that session.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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Technology Help

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Reference Area at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Technology Help:

Get help with technology! In these 30-minute sessions, you can focus on basic skills in using computers, smartphones, eReaders, and more. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3

Get help with technology! In these 30-minute sessions, you can focus on basic skills in using computers, smartphones, eReaders, and more. Registration is required.

What's Good About Today? A Purpose Driven Life

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Information Literacy, Special Programming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The journey to living a purpose-driven life often begins in the face of adversity. In this talk from Christopher Cochran, author of What’s GOOD About TODAY? A Purpose Driven Life,&...

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Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Information Literacy, Special Programming
Required
Seats Remaining: 62
Event Details:

The journey to living a purpose-driven life often begins in the face of adversity. In this talk from Christopher Cochran, author of What’s GOOD About TODAY?

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Cartoon children in a circle around text saying the name and description of program

Story & Playtime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth-5)
Family Storytime:

Join us for an indoor story and playtime! We'll share songs and rhymes, books, and lots of movement. This program will start at 10:30 AM in the program room on our main level.Famil...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: Preschool (Birth-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 37

Join us for an indoor story and playtime! We'll share songs and rhymes, books, and lots of movement. This program will start at 10:30 AM in the program room on our main level.

Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on, but it's not necessary as we will be on a carpeted floor. This program is for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Registration is required, and only one registration is necessary for the series of storytimes (even if you don't plan to attend them all).

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

A yellow Library Leaders graphic with the quote "Today a reader, tomorrow a leader"

Library Leaders Town Hall Meeting

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Program Type:
Special Programming
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11), Teens
Event Details:

The Library Leaders are a diverse group of students from grades 4th through 12th who want to make the library better for their community and peers. As a member of the Library Leade...

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Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11), Teens
Program Type: Special Programming
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

The Library Leaders are a diverse group of students from grades 4th through 12th who want to make the library better for their community and peers.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

A black book cover with pressed dandelions, roses, and ferns with the title All the Living and the Dead. Coffee & Crime Book Club, Thursday, January 23 at 5:30 PM.

Coffee & Crime @ Pine Community Center

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dealing with death day in and day out takes a certain kind of individual full of compassion, resilience, and accepting of dark humor. Follow journalist Hayley Campbell into her int...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Dealing with death day in and day out takes a certain kind of individual full of compassion, resilience, and accepting of dark humor.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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Family Storytime @ the Pine Center

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth-5), All Ages
Event Details:

Come to the Pine Center for an all-ages storytime! Sing, move, read books, and practice rhymes.A one-time registration is required for the series of storytimes. We understand that ...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Age Group: Preschool (Birth-5), All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come to the Pine Center for an all-ages storytime! Sing, move, read books, and practice rhymes.

A one-time registration is required for the series of storytimes. We understand that you might not attend every session.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have a puzzle or two you've completed and are ready to start something new? Instead of purchasing a new one, Pittsburgh Puzzle Exchange is hosting a swap at the library! Bri...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 142
Event Details:

Do you have a puzzle or two you've completed and are ready to start something new? Instead of purchasing a new one, Pittsburgh Puzzle Exchange is hosting a swap at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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Teaching the Basics of Computer Programming (Python)

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11), Teens
Event Details:

This course will introduce learners to programming concepts through the creative and visual coding style via Python's Turtle module. Turtle makes learning to code engaging, interac...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11), Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This course will introduce learners to programming concepts through the creative and visual coding style via Python's Turtle module.

Art supplies on top of a yellow background around a white circle with title and description of program

Makerspace Take-Home Kit

All Day
Lobby at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens
Makerspace:

The library will offer a take-home kit on Mondays that can be picked up inside our lobby and enjoyed at home! Each kit features directions and materials to complete a craft from ou...

Event Details:

On Monday, January 27: Origami Bookmark-Fold a corner bookmark to keep your place when readingWhen you register, please tell us where you'd like to pick up your kit, either the Ric...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The library will offer a take-home kit on Mondays that can be picked up inside our lobby and enjoyed at home! Each kit features directions and materials to complete a craft from our Makerspace.

Please call or register online to reserve a take-home kit to account for supplies.

On Monday, January 27: Origami Bookmark

-Fold a corner bookmark to keep your place when reading

Mahjong tiles in red, yellow, green and dark green across the top and middle with words describing the program underneath

American Mahjong @ the Pine Center

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at our Pine Center to learn and play American Mahjong! Mahjong is a game of mixing and matching tiles with either 3 to 4 players per game. Beginners to expert levels are we...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us at our Pine Center to learn and play American Mahjong! Mahjong is a game of mixing and matching tiles with either 3 to 4 players per game. Beginners to expert levels are welcome! Bring your own game board if you have one.  

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Book open with letters popping out

Pine-Richland Battle of the Books Screen Printing

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Event Details:

This program is only offered to those participating in Eden Hall Upper Elementary's Battle of the Books. NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 61
Event Details:

This program is only offered to those participating in Eden Hall Upper Elementary's Battle of the Books. 

NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Dark red background with a cartoon snake on the bottom right corner with text saying program information

Chinese New Year Craft Bundle

All Day
Lobby at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth-5), Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages
Event Details:

This New Year bundle will include a variety of themed crafts to make at home and share with your family. This year is all about the Snake! Bundles will be available for pick-up on ...

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Preschool (Birth-5), Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This New Year bundle will include a variety of themed crafts to make at home and share with your family. This year is all about the Snake! Bundles will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, January 28 in the library's lobby. 

Two cartoon characters holding supplies with a light blue background and description of program

The Weekly Craft

All Day
Lobby at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages
Take-Home Kit:

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy a simple, weekly take-home craft! Please call or register online to reserve a supply kit that can be picked up in our...

Event Details:

When you register, please tell us where you'd like to pick up your kit, either the Richland Center on Dickey Rd or the Pine Center in the Pine Community Center.

Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy a simple, weekly take-home craft! Please call or register online to reserve a supply kit that can be picked up in our lobby and enjoyed at home.

Registration is required each week to account for supplies.

When you register, please tell us where you'd like to pick up your kit, either the Richland Center on Dickey Rd or the Pine Center in the Pine Community Center.