Trolley . Ride a beautifully restored antique trolley and visit with the Easter Bunny .
Friends of the Library Flea Market When : April 15 Where : Castle Shannon Community Library , 3677 Myrtle Avenue , Castle Shannon For more info : castleshannonlibrary . org
Support the Friends of the Castle Shannon Library through the flea market ! There will be food , a 50 / 50 raffle and a bake sale .
Gardening Exchange When : April 22 Where : Bridgeville Public Library , 505 McMillen Street , Bridgeville For more info : bridgevillelibrary . org
Do you have plants , tools or books that you want to give away ? Trade with other plant enthusiasts ( no invasive species , please ). Label your plants before arriving . Registration is required .
Meet Local Author James ( Bob ) Hagerty When : April 20 Where : South Fayette Township Library , 515 Millers Run Road , Morgan For more info : southfayettelibrary . org
James ( Bob ) Hagerty will present his new book , “ Yours Truly ,” a guide to writing life stories . The book is an upbeat , heartfelt book that emphasizes the importance of telling your story the way you want . Registration is required .
Mt . Lebanon Speaker Series Presents Colson Whitehead When : April 26 Where : Mt . Lebanon Public Library , 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard , Mt . Lebanon For more info : mtlebanonlibrary . org
Spend an evening with New York Times bestselling author Colson Whitehead . He is the author of “ The Underground Railroad ,” winner of the 2016 National Book Award and 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction , as well as many other award-winning novels . He has received a MacArthur Fellowship , a Guggenheim Fellowship , a Whiting Writers Award , the Dos Passos Prize and other prestigious awards for his work . Tickets are available through the library ’ s website .
‘ Pittsburgh to the Moon ’ Presented by the Moonshot Museum When : May 4 Where : Bethel Park Public Library , 5100 West Library Avenue , Bethel Park For more info : bethelparklibrary . org
Mike Hennessy , manager of learning and programs at the new Moonshot Museum , will discuss Pittsburgh ’ s contributions to the future of space exploration .
St . Paul ’ s Episcopal Church Attic Treasures Sale When : April 22 Where : 1066 Washington Road , Mt . Lebanon For more info : stpaulspgh . org
Find some wonderful gently used treasures including jewelry , purses , art , housewares , toys , small furniture and more . There will also be homemade baked goods for sale . All proceeds benefit community outreach programs .
Spring Art Show When : April 14-23 Where : The Galleria , 1500 Washington Road , Mt . Lebanon
Art groups including Bethel Park , McMurray , Upper St . Clair and Whitehall art leagues , Pittsburgh Photography Club , South Arts Pittsburgh and Primary Colors Art Guild will take part in an art exhibit at the Galleria . They will display and sell original paintings , photographs , mosaics , prints , cards and various small items such as coasters and ornaments .
Spring Plant Swap When : May 22-26 Where : Pleasant Hills Public Library , 302 Old Clairton Road , Pleasant Hills For more info : pleasanthillslibrary . org
Take your perennial and annual seedlings , bulbs , cuttings , and extra gardening supplies to trade with others . There will be a designated area in the library for donations and to view available items . If you are a new gardener , you can take a plant for a small donation .
Spring Wreath Craft When : March 28 Where : Baldwin Borough Public Library , 5230 Wolfe Drive , Baldwin For more info : baldwinborolibrary . org
Decorate for spring with something you made yourself ! Create your very own springtime wreath at the Baldwin Library . All craft materials will be provided . Cost is $ 10 per person . Registration is required .
On Stage
Adult Comedy Night to Benefit Scott Township Public Library When : April 28 Where : Scott Park Community Room , 301 Lindsay Road , Scott Township For more info : scottlibrary . org
This comedy night intended for adults will benefit the Scott Township Public Library . Buying tickets in advance is advised .
‘ Amélie ’ at Little Lake Theatre When : May 18 through June 4 Where : 500 Lakeside Drive South , Canonsburg For more info : littlelake . org
“ Amélie ” is a musical about a woman who discovers her voice , uncovers the power of human connection , and sees possibility around every corner . This award-winning show is based on the five-time Oscarnominated film of the same name .
‘ Curious George : The Golden Meatball ’ at Little Lake Theatre When : April 27 through May 7 Where : 500 Lakeside Drive South , Canonsburg For more info : littlelake . org
“ Curious George : The Golden Meatball ” is a musical specifically designed for young audiences featuring the inquisitive , lovable monkey featured in books , movies and the award-winning PBS television show , “ Curious George .”
Graham Nash – Sixty Years of Songs and Stories When : April 21 & 22 Where : Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall , 510 East 10th Avenue , Munhall For more info : librarymusichall . com
Graham Nash , member of legendary musical groups Crosby , Stills and Nash and The Hollies , will once again play the intimate Carnegie Music Hall venue in Munhall . This show celebrates Nash ’ s six decades in music as he performs some of his favorite songs from a long career .
‘ Porgy & Bess ’ Meets ‘ Rhapsody in Blue ’ with River City Brass When : May 16 Where : Bethel Park High School , 309 Church Road , Bethel Park For more info : rivercitybrass . org
River City Brass closes its season with a semi-staged production of Gershwin ’ s “ Porgy and Bess .” This concert will also
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