News & Events
FALL 2026
Library Hours: MON – THURS 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. FRIDAY 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. SATURDAY 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. SUNDAY CLOSED
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THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED: Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 7 Thanksgiving holiday – Thursday / Friday, Nov. 26 & 27
t Love Your Library 2026
• Sept. 1 to Sept. 30 When the campaign begins on Sept. 1, every dollar you give to Swissvale Library will be eligible for a partial match from the Jack Buncher Foundation. All funds raised will go to the library’ s Phase II renovation.
t Per Scholas: Learn About No-Cost Training for Tech Careers
3rd Tuesday of the month
• Sept. 15, 10 a. m. to 1 p. m.
• Oct. 20, 10 a. m. to 1 p. m.
• Nov. 17, 10a. m. to 1p. m. Want to launch a high-growth tech career? Come by anytime between 10 a. m. and 1 p. m. to meet with Per Scholas, a national nonprofit offering 100 % tuition-free technical training and job placement support. Courses offered at Per Scholas Pittsburgh range from 12-18 weeks and include the following in both on-campus and virtual formats: AI-Enabled IT Support, Cybersecurity and AI Native Software Engineering.
PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
t Open Mic Nights at the Library
3rd Friday of the month
• Sept. 18, 6 to 8:30 p. m.
• Oct. 16, 6 to 8:30 p. m.
• Nov. 20, 6 to 8:30 p. m. Join us for the library’ s open mic night! Singers, musicians, puppeteers, magicians, poets and others of ANY age are welcome to showcase their art and performances for others. If you’ re interested in performing, call
OPEN MIC NIGHT
SWISSVALE LIBRARY PRESENTS
3RD FRIDAY
OF EACH MONTH
412.731.2300 or email carnegiefreelibraryofswissvale @ gmail. com. There will also be signups at the door, but slots are limited. This is a free, all ages, family-friendly event. t Therapy Dog Visits
• Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 a. m. to 12 p. m.
• Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a. m. to 12 p. m.
• Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a. m. to 12 p. m. Visit Spot, our friendly therapy dog, who will love you for just being you!
t Therapy Cat Visits
• Monday, Sept. 14, 6 to 7 p. m.
• Monday, Oct. 12, 6 to 7 p. m.
• Monday, Nov. 9, 6 to 7 p. m. Moogi is here for you. Spend time with Moogi, our very chill therapy cat. Get ready for purrs and cuddles!
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
FOR LITTLE KIDS t Baby and Toddler Storytime
• Every Tuesday, 6 to 6:30 p. m. Ages Birth to 5yo.
Join Miss Cece for fun evening storytimes, songs and games!
FOR SCHOOL-AGE KIDS t Studio Saturdays
• Check our website for fall programming
Join us for fun craft activities where creativity knows no bounds! From colorful paper crafts to DIY masterpieces, each session promises an adventure in creativity. Ages 6 – 12.
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