Mon 10AM - 8PM Tue 10AM - 5PM Wed 10AM - 8PM Thu 10AM - 8PM Fri 10AM - 5PM Sat 10AM - 5PM Sun 1PM - 5PM
Please note : There are no Sunday hours in the summer .
Phone : 412.828.9520
UPCOMING EVENTS
Winter Storytimes Storytimes begin on Jan . 8 . All Storytimes are at 10:30 a . m . Mondays – Pre-K STEM Storytime Tuesdays – Preschool Storytime Thursdays – Toddler Storytime Fridays – Baby & Me Storytime
Meditation with a Monk Thursdays at 6:30 p . m . Designed for beginners and appropriate for everyone regardless of beliefs or religious affiliations .
Gentle Hatha Yoga Saturdays at 10 a . m . ( New Day and Time !) Relax and renew your body , mind and spirit in a Kripalu style hatha yoga class with Yoga instructor Yamuna Morgenstern . All bodies welcome . No previous yoga experience expected or required . $ 5 donation appreciated .
Winter Reading Saturday , Jan . 6 Our Winter Reading program kicks off on January 6 ! We will have reading challenges for all ages !
Doodle and a Cuppa Thursday nights in January at 6:45 p . m . Cold winter nights beg for a warm cup of your favorite hot beverage and some doodling and drawing ! This is a casual group of people who enjoy doodling , chatting and sipping a cuppa on a cold winter night at the library .
Sunday Chess Lessons for Children Beginning on Jan . 14 – Intermediates at 1:30 p . m ., Beginners at 3:30 p . m . Join local Chess Master Gabriel Petesch to learn or improve your chess game ! All skill levels are welcome . Ages 6 to 14 . The cost is $ 40 for five classes .
“ Awake at the Library ” Series Part 1 : Fake News Wednesday , Jan . 10 , at 6:30 p . m . We ’ re launching a new discussion series called Awake at the Library where we ’ ll focus on Compassion , Connection and Community . We ’ re kicking things off with a visit from Public Source , a local nonpartisan , nonprofit organization . Our first discussion : Fake News .
66 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Fox Chapel Area
Let ’ s “ Hygge ”! Monday , Jan . 15 , at 6:30 p . m . Hygge ( pronounced Hue-ga ) is the newest buzzword in relaxation and lifestyle . Hygge is a Danish word used when acknowledging a feeling or a moment as cozy , charming or special . Join us for a full-on night of Hygge with Eva Robinson from the Royal Danish Consulate of Pittsburgh .
Cult Films of the ‘ 90s : “ Bill and Ted ’ s Excellent Adventure ” Saturday , Jan . 20 , at 1 p . m . We are reliving some of the best cult films of the ‘ 90s and we ’ re kicking it off with Bill and Ted , our favorite DUDES . This movie program is intergenerational , so we welcome adults and teens 13 +.
Intro to Essential Oils Wednesday , Jan . 31 , at 6 p . m . Take an evening for yourself to learn all about essential oils . Kelly Petit will go over what essential oils are , how they work and how to use them effectively and safely .
French Conversation Group Thursdays at 10:30 a . m . beginning on Feb . 1 Interested in learning to speak French ? Join Martine to learn this beautiful language in a casual , conversational-style group . Make new amis while learning ! All levels welcome . Adults 18 +.
Intro to Snowshoeing Sunday , Feb . 4 , at 1 p . m . Try your hand ( foot ?) at snowshoeing with the Allegheny County park rangers ! All ages and skill levels welcome ! If we don ’ t have enough snow , we ’ ll head out on a brisk and fun winter hike instead ! Meet at the Middle Road Parking Lot of Hartwood Acres . Snowshoe rentals will be available .
Backyard Bird Watch with Beechwood Farms Sunday , Feb . 4 , at 2 p . m . Learn about backyard birds and discover how to be a part of this year ’ s Backyard Bird Count ! All ages are invited to attend !
The Power of Mentoring Wednesday , Feb . 7 , at 6:30 p . m . Are you interested in making a difference in someone ’ s life ? People in all areas of life benefit from a trusted friend and guide ! In this workshop we will learn more about the Center for Women ’ s mentoring program , and we will complete a series of fun , reflective exercises about our own personality traits and gifts .
Build a Terrarium Saturday , Feb . 10 , at 12:30 p . m . Join Allegheny County Parks to design and build a terrarium with native plant species . The program will include discussion about plant care and maintenance . You ’ ll leave with a beautiful terrarium to enjoy for years . $ 8 materials fee . Adults 18 +.
American Girl Valentine Tea Saturday , Feb . 10 , at 11 a . m . Ages 6 and up .
Celebrate Chinese New Year Saturday , Feb . 17 , at 10:30 a . m . 2018 is the year of the Dog . Join us to learn about this festive holiday ! All ages .
“ Awake at the Library ” Series Part 2 : The Immigrant Experience Wednesday , Feb . 21 , at 6:30 p . m . Join us for the second installment in our Awake at the Library series where we spend the evening focusing on Compassion , Connection and Community . This month , we ’ re talking about what it ’ s like to immigrate to the US .
Cult Films of the 90s : Groundhog Day Saturday , Feb . 24 , at 1 p . m . We are reliving some of the best cult films of the 90s and what else would we show in February but Groundhog Day ! Adults and teens 13 +.
Bee Buzzy with Joe the Beekeeper ! Sunday , Feb . 25 , at 2 p . m . Learn the basic biology of the honey bee and how beekeepers work with these amazing insects . All ages .
Birds of Prey with Beechwood Farms Sunday , March 4 , at 2 p . m . Meet a live hawk and learn about our bald eagle neighbors nesting nearby . For schoolaged children through adult .
College Planning 101 Wednesday , March 7 , at 6:30 p . m . College admissions specialist Eva Gelman answers college admissions questions and walks participants through the admissions and financial aid process .
Fun with “ Geode Jeff ” Sunday , March 11 , at 2 p . m . Jeff Smith returns with his popular program on rocks and minerals ! He will offer geodes to take home for a small fee .