Mon 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. Tue 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Wed 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. Thu 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. Fri 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Sat 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Sun 1 p. m. to 5 p. m.
Please note: There are no Sunday hours in the summer.
Phone: 412.828.9520
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spring Story Times All Story Times are at 10:30 a. m. except Spanish Story Time( 11 a. m.) Mondays – Little Learners Story Time Tuesdays – Preschool Story Time Alternating Wednesdays – Spanish Story Time Thursdays – Toddler Story Time Fridays – Baby & Me Story Time
Meditation with a Monk Thursdays at 6:30 p. m. Designed for beginners and appropriate for everyone regardless of beliefs or religious affiliations.
Jane Austen Chat Sunday, March 18, at 2 p. m. Join local Jane Austen Society of North America member Mell Steven-Cosnek for an intimate, casual discussion of the iconic author, Jane Austen. Her life, times, books and all the Austen-ness you can handle! We’ ll have a lovely chat with tea and snacks in our cozy reading room.
‘ Awake at the Library’ Series Part 3: Human Library Wednesday, March 21, at 6:30 p. m. Join our new discussion series called Awake at the Library where we focus on Compassion, Connection and Community. This month we’ ll learn about the Human Library, a project that supports the idea that people, like books, are rich sources of knowledge. The Human Library project originated in Denmark and has grown tremendously.
‘ Who Wants a Bunny?’ Story Time Saturday, March 24, at 11 a. m. Join Karen Tippins( and her live bunny friends) for a bunny story time featuring her new book“ Who Wants a Bunny?” We will have fun doing a craft and eating bunny-themed snacks too.
Ladies Tea Friday, March 30, at 2 p. m. Join us for a cozy afternoon tea with Danielle from Tupelo Honey Tea in Millvale. We’ ll have hot tea, scones, cookies and mini-savory treats. $ 10 per person. Registration required.
SAT Strategy Session Wednesday, April 4, at 6 p. m. The Princeton Review will be here for a strategy session for high school students preparing to take the SAT.
Film Noir Lecture Series Wednesday, April 4, at 6:30 p. m. Presented by Dr. Anthony Hayt, this sixweek course will explore the defining aspects of film noir. We’ ll be watching and discussing film noir classics on our newly installed top-notch AV equipment!
‘ Awake at the Library’ Series Part 4: The Immigrant Experience Thursday, April 12, at 6:30 p. m. This month, we’ re talking about what it’ s like to immigrate to the U. S. You’ ll have a chance to expand your understanding of what might draw someone to the U. S. and what it’ s like to move here from a very different country.
Library Links Mini-Golf Fundraiser for Sharpsburg Community Library Friday, April 20, at 6 p. m. –
Teen Event( Ages 10 to 14)
Saturday, April 21, at 12 p. m.- Family Event( All ages; children under 5 are free) Support the Sharpsburg Community Library with this fun event! $ 5 per person.
Mammals of Western PA with Beechwood Farms Sunday, April 22, at 2 p. m. Learn all about our local fuzzy friends through stories, activities and hands-on discovery of pelts, paws, and bones! For school-aged children through adult.
SAT Practice Exam Saturday, April 28, at 9 a. m. The Princeton Review will be here to administer a free SAT practice test.
Coding Club for Kids Thursday, May 3, at 5 p. m. Learn how to code games, apps and websites with an amazing tool called Prenda! We’ re the only library in Western PA that has this software! No coding experience necessary. To get the most from this cool club, plan to join the fun every Thursday in May and June. Ages 8 to 15.
Summer Chess Lessons for Children June 11 through 15 Join local Chess Master Gabriel Petesch to learn or improve your chess game! Introductory to intermediate chess players are welcome. Ages 6 to 14. Skills Workshop: 10:15 a. m. to 12:15 p. m. $ 80 Chess Camp: 1 p. m. to 4 p. m. $ 120. Or combine both classes for a full-day camp for $ 180.
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