Greensburg Hempfield
Area LIBRARY
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Below is a sampling of the
programs offered at the
Greensburg Hempfield Area
Library. A full schedule is located
on the website’s Events page.
Advance registration is required
for most programs. You can
register online at ghal.org or by
calling 724.837.5620.
Children’s and Teen
Programs
Gaming Night (ages 13 and older)
Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Love games?
Everyone ages
13 and older is
invited to bring
their favorite
tabletop
board or card
games to the
library. Have fun
playing one of the library’s games or your
own. Want to play D & D? Bring that too!
Read to Kaya’s Friends! (ages 3 years
and older)
Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 to 11 a.m.
This program is for anyone (3 years
old and up) who would enjoy or benefit
from reading to a therapy dog. Bring
along a favorite book or choose from a
selection and spend some time reading
to the therapy dogs. There is no advance
registration for this program, and we
will accommodate as many children as
possible during the hour.
Middle School Maker Monday (ages
11 to 14)
Monday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.,
Design a Game
Monday, Dec. 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.,
Nailed It! Tasty Treat Decorating
Come experiment with different tools
and techniques. Each session will have
one main activity as well as other optional
maker ideas. Snacks included! 7 p.m. – Regular sale
Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– Bag sale
Monday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– Bag sale
Come out for our biggest book sale yet!
Kids Create (ages 6 to 10) Craft Creations for Adults
Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.,
Mini Books
Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 6 to 7:30
p.m., Craft-a-palooza
Come make crafts, build, explore art,
and more!
Every
session we
will have a
main activity
and some optional things to do. Enjoy
meeting new friends and snacks as we
create!
Winter Wonderland (all ages
welcome!)
Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Take a stroll down Candy Cane Lane in
the lower level of the library. Decorations,
cookies, activities, crafts and a special
visitor! Don’t forget to bring your camera!
Catch Me if You Can (ages 3 to 5 years)
Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Catch me if you can! I am the
gingerbread man! That silly
gingerbread man is loose in
the library. Follow the clues
and trails to find him before
the library closes.
Adult Programs
Used Book Sale
Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. – Regular sale
Thursday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to
Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m.,
Gingerbread Craft
Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m.,
Tree Craft
Take a break from holiday stress by
coming to the library for make-and-take
craft time.
Real Talk
This is a new series of real people
giving first-hand accounts of their life
experiences.
Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Ken O’Toole is a cancer survivor who
wants to tell his story about his journey
from a life-threatening illness to his life
today.
Cooks and Books
Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
We will explore new chefs
and new cuisines while
we make new friends
and share experiences,
recipes, and laughs over
food prepared by our
group. November will
feature casseroles.
Book Discussions
Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. –
“The Trespasser” by Tana French
Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. –
“Montana Sky” by Nora Roberts
Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. –
“Polar Star” by Martin Cruz Smith
Please register in advance, so a book can
be ordered for you.
GREENSBURG SALEM
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