with children. Please register all attendees of any age online; limited space.
FAMILY NIGHT: The Witches of Oz Thursday, July 17, 5:00-6:00 p. m.
Defy gravity with the Witches of Oz! Enjoy a meet & greet and photo op with your favorite green and pink witches, plus maybe a little extra magic. Themed outfits are absolutely encouraged. For families of all ages; caregivers must attend with children. Please register children only online; limited space.
SUMMER READING FINALE:“ Color Our World” Tiny Art Show Saturday, August 2
As readers complete their summer reading challenge on Beanstack, they’ ll be offered a blank tiny canvas to enter our“ Color Our World Tiny Art Show!” More information will be emailed to summer readers. Please register online if you would like a reminder email.
Adults
BOOKWORMS BOOK CLUB 1st Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 p. m.
The longest-running book club at the Western Allegheny Community Library! Explore a new title each month across a variety of genres. For adults only, age 18 & up. Please register online only once for the whole summer season; limited space. Book for July:“ Old Lion” by Jeff Shaara
WE BE BOOK’ N 2nd Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p. m.
Let’ s take reading on the road to some of our favorite local restaurants! Pick up a copy of the month’ s book from the circulation desk, read and jot down some questions, then make sure you RSVP for our book club evening out on the town. This is a“ Dutch Treat” event. For adults only, age 18 & up. Register online only once for the whole summer season to“ reserve” your book and for restaurant RSVP information.
CARD CLUB 2nd & 4th Mondays, 3:00-5:00 p. m.
Play any game you can play with a deck of cards. For adults only, age 18 & up. Please register online only once for the whole summer season; limited space.
TRIVIA NIGHT 2nd Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p. m.
Knowledge, fun, and friendly competition come together. Play trivia in teams of no more than five people. For adults only, age 18 & up. Please register online for each trivia night you wish to attend; limited space.
June: Food and Drink Trivia • July: History of America Trivia
BOARD GAME NIGHT 4th Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 p. m.
Enjoy playing a game from the library’ s collection to play or feel free to bring one from home. For adults only, age 18 & up. Please register online for each individual program; limited space.
BIRDING IN THE BACKYARD WITH ALLEGHENY LAND TRUST Wednesday, July 9, 2:30-3:30 p. m.
Allegheny Land Trust will be discussing identifying characteristics and calls of birds that might reside in your backyard. For adults only, age 18 & up. Register online; limited space.
PITTSBURGH’ S HISTORIC BALLPARKS WITH MARK FATLA Thursday, July 17, 6:00-7:00 p. m.
Pittsburgh has an incredible baseball history but few realize that Pittsburgh has often been in the lead in ballpark design and development. Mark Fatla, author of“ Pittsburgh’ s Historic Ballparks”( Arcadia Press, 2023), chronicles the nine ballparks that hosted major league baseball in Pittsburgh between 1876 and the present. For adults only, age 18 & up. Please register online; limited space.
BEEKEEPING 101 WITH HANK“ THE BEE GUY” BRINZER Thursday, July 24, 6:00-7:00 p. m.
Hank Brinzer, local beekeeper, will discuss the basics of bee care, hive management, and honey harvesting. You might even be able to sample some honey if nature allows! For adults only, age 18 & up. Please register online; limited space.
HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR BODY & BRAIN Thursday, August 7, 6:00-7:00 p. m.
Learn how to age well! The Penn State Extension Office will share information about current research on healthy aging and brain health. For adults only, age 18 & up. Please register online; limited space.
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