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.
Summer Story Times
Story Times begin the week of June 18, and
are held at 10:30 a.m.
Mondays – Little Learners (3 to 5
years old)
Tuesdays – Preschool (3 to 5 years old)
Thursdays – Toddlers (2 to 3 years old)
Fridays – Baby & Me Story Time (Infants
to 2 years old)
Gentle Yoga
Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
This gentle, passive class is designed to
promote relaxation and focus on breath
and body. Postures are on the floor, either
seated or supine, and held for two to
five minutes. No prior yoga experience is
necessary and all bodies are welcome!
Wildflower Walk
Thursday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m.
Join the library and Allegheny County
Parks at Hartwood Acres for an evening
wildflower walk! Look for and identify
spring/summer wildflowers and learn
where to find different species. Wear
good walking shoes and be prepared to
hike about two miles over mildly rough
terrain. Meet at the Mansion Parking Lot.
Free!
Nuttin’ But the Truth
Monday , June 11, at 11 a.m.
Cooper-Siegel’s newest book club! For
lovers of nonfiction! History, memoir,
science, philosophy! June 11 is the
first meeting and we’re talking about
Bellevue: Three Centuries of Medicine and
Mayhem at America’s Most Storied Hospital
by David Oshinsky.
Chess Camp for Kids
June 11 to June 15
Learn chess or improve your game with
Chess Master Gabriel Petesch! Half-day
and full-day camp options available.
Prices range from $90 - $195. Register in
the Children’s Room.
Hummingbirds at Home
Monday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m.
They fly forward and backward, and
have amazing lives! Gabi Hughes from
Beechwood Farms will talk about our
flying jewels and how you can help them.
Little Yogis P.L.A.Y.
June 18 to June 22, at 10 a.m.
P.L.A.Y. - Peace, Love and Yoga
Little yogis can stretch, play, and relax
with Marlie Filipek! We will meet in the
Welcome Garden weather permitting. $5
per class/$20 for the week. Ages 3 to 5.
Life on Mars
Wednesday, June 21, at 6 p.m.
Join astronomer Diane Turnshek for
this family-friendly presentation on all
things MARS! Diane teaches astronomy
at Carnegie Mellon University and the
University of Pittsburgh. Her love of both
astronomy and science fiction led her to
crew the Mars Desert Research Station
near Bryce Canyon, Utah.
Summer in France Wine Tasting
Friday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy light appetizers while sampling a
variety of wines from different French
regions. The tasting will be led by
former local resident Jill Kummer of the
prestigious Confrerie de la Chaine des
Rotisseurs, the oldest food and wine
society in the world. $30 per person.
Rock Painting
Wednesday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m.
Transform rocks into works of art! Paint
them with colorful patterns, or any way
you imagine! For ages 6 and up.
Building Challenge
Thursday, June 29, at 2 p.m.
Test your engineering skills by
completing building challenges.
Using Legos, Magnatiles, Lincoln Logs,
and recyclable materials, you will be
challenged to create different objects.
Rock Stars in Smocks!
Thursdays, July 12, 19 & 26, at 6 p.m.
We will explore imaginative themes, color
theory and painting techniques with
watercolors, acrylic paint and mixed-
media. A supportive studio environment
to learn and create. Series of 3 classes. $5
per class or all three for $12. Ages 8 to 14.
Latin Dance Class
Thursday, July 19, at 6:30 p.m.
Join Los Sabrosos Dance Company
for an hour of Latin Dance instruction.
You’ll learn a little about several dances:
Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Cumbia
with one of the talented and energetic
instructors. The class is $10.
Please note: There are no Sunday
hours in the summer.
Phone: 412.828.9520
Art Rocks–Make Your Own Geode
Friday, July 20, at 1 p.m.
An opportunity to be part scientist and
part artist! Go home with a treasure!
Materials fee: $5 Ages: 7 and up.
Owl Prowl
Monday, July 23, at 8 p.m.
Join a park ranger from Allegheny Parks
at Hartwood Acres after dark! Who, who
who is out there in the park at night!?
Owls of course! Learn about nature’s
ultimate nocturnal predator. Practice your
owl calls as we try to hear these amazing
birds while we make our way through the
park on the trails at night. Great for ALL
ages, including adults!
Monarchs and Other Butterflies
Wednesday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m.
From crawling caterpillar to fluttering
adult, let’s learn about butterflies. We
will go outside to look for them, too,
weather permitting. Gabi Hughes from
Beechwood Farms will present this
program designed for kindergarten
through adult.
Rock Mining Rush
Friday, July 27, at 11 a.m.
The library and Carnegie Museum of
Natural History present “Rock Mining
Crush.” Explore mineral resources and
how we use them in four fun-filled
activity stations. Pan for minerals in a
portable sluice box and be surprised by
what minerals are needed to make a cell
phone. Ages 6 and up.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m.
Join us in the lovely Welcome Garden for
the annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Bring a bag
lunch and your favorite Teddy. There will
be cookies and drinks. Ages 2 and up.
Terrarium Workshop
Saturday, Aug. 4, at 12:30 p.m.
Join Allegheny County Parks to design
and build a terrarium with native plant
species. The program will consist of
planning, discussion about plant care
and requirements, and creating your own
terrarium. You’ll leave with a beautiful
terrarium to enjoy for years. There is a $12
materials fee for this program. Ages 18
and up.
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