Lego Club
4 p.m., Wednesdays, September 28,
October 26, November 16
Create Lego structures; each month will be
a different theme. Pre-register. For children
ages 7 to 12.
Fright Night!
6:30 p.m., Friday, October 21
BE PREPARED TO BE SCARED!! Join us for
our annual Fright Night, a celebration of all
things spooky. Costumes are optional, but
highly recommended. Thrills and chills for
the entire family, free refreshments at
Franken’s Diner, activities, crafts, and tons
of fun. Please note that the library will be
open to check out books, but there will be
no computer access.
Family Sing-Along
11 a.m., Friday, November 25
Join Margaret Hooton and Bob Barnett for
their annual after-Thanksgiving sing-along.
Musical fun for the whole family! For all
ages.
Bird Explorer
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 21
Come explore bird beak adaptations and
nest engineering in this STEM program
for families. Ideal for kids ages 4 and up.
Pre‑register starting September 1.
Pittsburgh Babywearers
11 a.m., Friday, October 7
Learn to use baby carriers in the safest
and most comfortable way. Pittsburgh
Babywearers educates parents and
caregivers about their options with regard
to baby carriers, discusses the benefits
of babywearing, and provides a place for
parents and caregivers to meet and discuss
babywearing and learn from each other.
Hola Ninos!
10:30 a.m., Saturdays, October 1,
November 5
Learn Spanish through songs, stories,
games, and puppets. For children ages 3-6
and their families.
Chess Club
6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, October 12,
November 9
Chess fun for kids in kindergarten to
grade 7.
Crazy for Comics
6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, October 5,
November 2
Kids in grades 3, 4, and 5 can read graphic
novels, discuss, draw, and create.
Book Explorers
6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, October 11,
November 15
A book discussion group for kids in first
and second grade. Encourages reading
comprehension, story structure, and love
of literacy while casually discussing the
book and sharing a craft or activity. Book
selection will vary to encompass a wide
variety of formats and subjects.
Tail Wagging Tutors
7 p.m., Thursdays, October 6, November 3
Children can read aloud to a furry friend.
Dog listeners are trained by Therapy Dogs
International. Registration required in the
children’s library.
Pajama Storytime
6:30 p.m., Thursdays, October 13,
November 10
Enjoy interactive stories and creative
activities in this monthly evening storytime.
Wearing PJs is optional, but fun. For ages
3-6 and family.
Crafternoon
4 p.m., Tuesdays through November 8
For kids ages 4 to 8. Crafts and stories
Talking Comics
3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, October 5 and
November 2
Kids in grades 6, 7, and 8 who love comics
can go beyond the page with discussion
and creation in the library’s Maker Space.
Please check at the children’s library for an
updated list of story times, book discussion
groups, and other fun programs!
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