237 S . Pennsylvania Ave . Greensburg , PA 15601 724.837.5620
GHAL is a nonprofit organization founded in 1935 and funded by local , state and federal government resources , grants and generous donations . It provides these and additional free programs and services to all Greensburg , Hempfield Twp ., and immediate surrounding area residents on this limited budget . Please encourage your local elected officials and organizations to support this valuable community resource . For more detailed information regarding GHAL ’ s operating costs , please contact Library Director Jamie Falo . Donations can be made online at ghal . org .
Homeschool Hangout ( IN-PERSON ) Ages 4 to 8 years old AND 9 to 12 years old Wednesdays , Feb . 23 , March 23 , Apr . 27 , May 25 ( Sign up once for all sessions ), 1:30 to 2:30 p . m .
Attention homeschool families ! GHAL is offering a special program just for you ! Children will be split into two age groups , 4 to 8 years old and 9 to 12 years old to explore , learn and socialize with other homeschool families . Each student will participate in an age-appropriate and fun educational activity . More than one child per family is permitted to attend . Please sign up each child for their corresponding age group .
Party in Storybook Forest ( IN-PERSON ) Ages 3 to 11 years old Tuesday , March 1 , 4:30 to 7:30 p . m .
Come celebrate stories with your library friends ! This party is a celebration of all stories and children ’ s books with fun , games , crafts and other activities for kids . Children will collect fun activities featuring favorite books while celebrating reading together . Families , sign up for a time to arrive and walk through the library ’ s magical storybook forest . Please sign up by family and include number of children in the notes .
Introduction to American Sign Language for Kids ( VIRTUAL — ZOOM ) Ages 7 to 12 years old Every Thursday , March 3-24 , 6 to 7 p . m .
In partnership with the Center for Deaf and Hearing Services , Inc ., instructor Hannah Ahearn , a local college student who is deaf , will teach the basics of how to communicate using American Sign Language ( ASL ) and discuss Deaf culture . Children will be able to borrow a free textbook from the library for the duration of the class . Because participants continually will be building upon skills learned , weekly participation is important . Please register only if you are able to commit to attending at least three of the four sessions . This virtual program will be held via Zoom . You must include your email when you sign up . The library will email you a link to participate in the program via Zoom . Families will be notified to pick up materials for this program .
Teens Create : Stamped Metal Jewelry ( IN-PERSON ) Ages 12 to 18 years old Tuesday , March 22 , 6 to 7 p . m .
Create your own jewelry with a metal stamping kit ! Choose a shape and hammer a word or phrase that ’ s meaningful to you on the shape . Add charms to create a completely personal piece of jewelry !
Introduction to American Sign Language for Teens and Adults ( VIRTUAL — ZOOM ) Ages 13 years and older Every Thursday , March 31 to May 19 ( Sign up once for all sessions ), 6 to 7 p . m .
In partnership with the Center for Deaf and Hearing Services , Inc ., instructor Hannah Ahearn , a local college student who is deaf , will teach the basics of how to communicate using American Sign Language ( ASL ) and discuss Deaf culture . Participants will be able to borrow a textbook from the library for the duration of the class and must return it when the course is completed . Because participants continually will be building upon skills learned , weekly participation is important . Please register only if you are able to commit to attending at least seven of the eight sessions . This virtual program will be held via Zoom . You must include your email when you sign up . The library will email you a link to participate in the program . Participants will be notified to pick up materials for this program .
Adult Programs Winter / Spring 2022
Greenhouse Winery Book Discussions ( IN-PERSON ) at the Westmoreland Mall location Ages 21 years and older 5 to 6:30 p . m . Thursday , Feb . 10 , “ The Road ” by Cormac McCarthy Thursday , March 10 , “ A Piece of the World ” by Christina Baker Kline Thursday , Apr . 7 , “ Runaway ” by Alice Munro
Socrates Café ( VIRTUAL — ZOOM ) Ages 18 years and older 10 a . m . to 12 p . m ., Every Saturday starting Jan . 8
In-depth conversations and discussions about current events , political issues and more in this open-minded online group . Responsible responses and respectful dialog enforced .
Introduction to Genealogy ( IN-PERSON ) 6 to 7:30 p . m ., Thursday , Feb . 3
Curious about your ancestors but don ’ t know how to start building your family tree ? Learn the basics of genealogical research in this program at the library . This program will help you learn the techniques to start using online resources to research your family history .
Hidden History of Greensburg ( IN-PERSON ) Tuesday , Feb . 22 , 6 to 7 p . m .
Think Greensburg ’ s history is boring ? Think again . Come hear true tales of murder , mayhem and much more in this presentation about some of the stranger things that have happened in Greensburg . These tales may be morbid , strange or silly , but they definitely are not boring !
Book Discussion ( IN-PERSON ) Wednesday , Apr . 6 , 5:30 to 7:30 p . m .
“ A Long Petal of the Sea ” by Isabel Allende ( Library will provide the book .)
Author Visit ( IN-PERSON ) John and Sukey Jamison present “ Coyotes in the Pasture and Wolves at the Door ” Saturday , Apr . 9 , 2 to 3 p . m .
Two local authors and trailblazers in agriculture will share a fascinating glimpse into the heart of the farm-to-table movement .
Author Visit ( IN-PERSON ) Scott Brown and the Priatko family present “ A Noble Knight ” Date / Time / Location : TBA
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