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Please note: There are no Sunday hours in the summer.
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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.
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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.