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Cartoon Academy Live! – September 9, 2026, at 5:30 p. m. Learn how to draw your own cartoons from Emmy Award Winning Host of Cartoon Academy on WQED / PBS, Joe Wos, for Cartoon Academy LIVE: Myths and Monsters. Recommended for school aged children and teens.
CPR Certification & AED Training with SouthEast Regional EMS – September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p. m. Earn your CPR certification with the SouthEast Regional EMS. No prior experience required. $ 20 fee for certification card.
Self-Care Painting Workshop – September 19, 2026, at 12:00 p. m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a creative and engaging painting session, led by Sarah Mauskapf of Beyond Words Creative Therapy.
Mend It! Learn to Repair Your Clothes – September 21, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. Calling all DIY enthusiasts! Join Rebecca from Old Flame Mending to learn how to mend your clothes. This is a beginner class – no previous experience necessary.
Cemetery Tales: Pittsburgh’ s Buried Art & History – September 22, 2026, at 5:30 p. m. Join us for an evening of learning about Pittsburgh’ s picturesque cemeteries with the Frick Museum. Explore the history of burial grounds in the United States and how they transformed into revered and oft-visited park-like spaces.
Launch into 1000 Books Before Kindergarten – September 24, 2026, at 12:00 p. m. Celebrate with your little ones and kick-off the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Program includes crafts, storytime, and program registration.
Cryptid Panel – September 26, 2026, from at 1:00 p. m. Learn about cryptids, UFOs, Urban Legends, Ghosts, and more from a panel of experts. Recommended for ages 6-11.
Dealing with Anxiety: Kids, School, and Family – October 6, 2026, at 5:30 p. m. Presented by Compass Counseling.
Steel City Book Fest: A Celebration of Local Authors – October 10, 2026, from 11:00 a. m.- 3:00 p. m. It’ s a book fair! It’ s a showcase of local writing talent! It’ s … Steel City Book Fest 2026!
Vaccine Clinic with Livingston Pharmacy – October 13, 2026, from 4:30 p. m.- 7:30 p. m. Get ready for flu season with Livingston Pharmacy in Clairton! Livingston Pharmacy will be on-site at the library to administer annual vaccines including for flu COVID-19, RSV, pneumonia, and shingles.
3D Printing Free Time – October 19, 2026, from 11:00 a. m.- 4:00 p. m. Sign up for a time to come and print something small using our 3D printer. One slot / print per person and the print must be able to be completed within your time slot. Recommended for school aged children and tweens.
Halloween Party – October 27, 2026, from 5:30 p. m.- 7:30 p. m. Join us for a Halloween Party featuring Minions and Monsters!
Astrology Class with NiCoAl – November 10, 2026, at 6:00 p. m. Sit under the stars while we learn about the life cycle of stars and which constellations are over Pittsburgh this season. Recommended for school aged children and teens.
Book Bedazzling – November 16, 2026, at 4:30 p. m. Recommended for tweens and teens.
Financial Insights: Managing Your Money with First National Bank – December 1, 2026, at 5:30 p. m. Join us to learn how to manage your money effectively.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Qigong Classes – Mondays from 10:30 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. Qigong combines gentle movement and breathing exercises to improve muscle strength, increase flexibility, and relieve stress. $ 5 per session. Classes restart on September 14.
Alzheimer’ s / Dementia Support Group – 2nd Monday of Every Month at 10:30 a. m. Join Jefferson Hills Public Library for support, resources, and compassionate conversation. Caregivers, family members, and loved ones are all welcome.
Mahjong – Mondays from 1:00 p. m.- 4:00 p. m. Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed and welcoming setting? This classic tile-based game is perfect for exercising the mind and enjoying friendly conversation. Open to all skill levels.
Tween Time – October 5, 2026, and November 2, 2026, from 4:00 p. m.- 5:30 p. m. Choose your own creative adventure! Tween Time is a time to continue working on a previous project or explore something new using the supplies and games on hand.
Baby and Me Storytime – Tuesdays at 10:30 a. m.- 11:00 a. m. Join us for stories, lap bounce songs, and rhymes perfect for your little one ' s developing minds. Best for ages 0-18 months.
Tai Chi for Relaxation – Tuesdays from 11:45 a. m.- 12:15 p. m. Discover the benefits of Tai Chi: a gentle, low-impact exercise that improves balance, flexibility, stress relief, and mental focus. Classes include warmups, breathing, rooting, and flowing postures designed to help you relax and reconnect body and mind. $ 5 per session.
Scrabble Club – Tuesdays from 1:30 p. m.- 4:30 p. m. Drop in for an afternoon of friendly competition and wordplay. All skill levels welcome!
Hooked and Book Knitting & Crochet Club – Tuesdays from 6:00 p. m.- 8:00 p. m. Participate in the Knitting and Crocheting Club, where you can connect with others while making progress on your creative projects.
Footnotes Walking Club – Wednesdays from 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a. m. Get your steps in and have fun doing it! Join us every Wednesday morning on the Montour Trail to walk, socialize, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.
Toddler / Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 a. m.- 11:00 a. m. Enjoy playtime, a small snack, and a craft for everyone to make and take home. Best for ages 2-6.
Gaming Club – Wednesday, September 30, 2026, October 28, 2026, and November 25, 2026, from 4:00 p. m.- 5:30 p. m. Join us each month to battle it out or work together with others in that month ' s video or board game! Recommended for ages 9-15.
One More Chapter Book Club – Last Wednesday of Every Month from 6:00 p. m.- 7:00 p. m. Interested in reading and discussing books? Join the club for engaging book discussions on a variety of topics and stories. Books are reserved through the library monthly and available to check out through the meeting date.
Say Yes to Yoga – Thursdays from 10:00 a. m.- 11:00 a. m. Yoga Empowering Seniors. Increase your flexibility, balance, and strength with chair yoga! Taught by certified Sivananda yoga teacher Judy Statsinger, this 1-hour class is perfect for beginners. $ 5 per session.
Tech Help – Thursdays from 2:00 p. m.- 4:00 p. m. Drop in for help with your phone or tablet for library related resources like Libby and Hoopla!
Adult Sensory Time – Thursdays( 3rd of the Month) from 1:00 p. m.- 3:00 p. m. Created for adults with varying abilities and support needs, this drop-in program offers a comfortable space to relax, connect, and explore different activities alongside a caregiver. Activities may include art, crafts, movies, sensory play, and fidget items, all offered in an accessible and supportive environment.
Dance Fitness – Thursdays from 6:00 p. m.- 7:00 p. m. Get fit while having fun! Move and groove to pop music in this upbeat, interactive class! Just $ 5 per session. Walk-ins welcome.
Shooting Stars Tween Writers’ Group – 1st and 3rd Saturday of Every Month from 11:00 a. m.- 12:00 p. m. For kids who love to write! Build writing skills, explore ideas, share work with peers, and get inspired with guidance from a local author.
Steel City Adult Writers’ Group – 1st and 3rd Saturday of Every Month from 1:00 p. m.- 2:00 p. m. Connect with fellow writers and grow your craft under the guidance of author Charlotte Hopkins. Build skills, explore ideas, share work, and gain feedback from peers in a supportive, creative space.
Registration is required for most events!
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