News & Events
SUMMER 2025
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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EVENTS FOR ALL AGES
Summer Reading: Color Our World! June 7 to Aug. 2
Swissvale Library has summer reading programs and prizes for children, teens, and adults. Look for children’ s author visits, art activities, nature exploration opportunities and much more. Participants will receive an age-appropriate activity card with different learning and / or reading opportunities suggested. Read five books, win free ice cream redeemable at Dari Delite! Do 10 activities, get a raffle ticket to win an awesome prize! The more you do, the more chances you have to win and learn. Sign up beginning June 7. See our website for details on programs and events.
Summer Reading Kickoff Picnic
June 7, 12 to 3 p. m.
Free food, art activities, entertainment, books, and more for all ages! Come out to create multiple messy art creations and get your packet to sign up for the summer reading program.
June Programming Highlights:
• Katy DeMent Paper Making, Ages 8-12, Tues., June 10, 12 to 2 p. m.
• Library Comedy Tour with Mary Warwick, Wed., June 11, 7 to 8 p. m.
• Page Turners Book Club with American Sirens hero John Moon, Thurs., June 12, 3 to 4 p. m.
• Katy DeMent Book Making, Ages 8-12, Thurs., June 12, 12 to 2 p. m.
• Mosaic Making with Pittsburgh Glass, Ages 8-12, Thurs., June 12, 2 to 3 p. m.
• Switch and Signal Skateboard Lesson, Ages 8-12, Sat., June 14, 12 to 2 p. m.
• Lydia Wayman Author Reading, Sneakers and Snoopers, Tues., June 17, 4 to 5 p. m.
• Story Bonanza with Local Author Craig Jones, Fri., June 20, 12 to 1:30 p. m.
• Jocelyn Jones Author Reading, The Magical Memories Treasure Chest, Sat., June 21, 1 to 2 p. m.
• Amy Dick Comic Camp, June 23-27( Mon.-Fri.), 2 to 3 p. m.
• Dari Delite Book Giveaway, Thurs., June 26, 5 to 6:30 p. m.
• Children’ s Book Lunch, Sat., June 28, 12 to 1:30 p. m.
• ALCOSAN Rainbow Magic, Thurs., July 10, 3 to 3:45 p. m.
• Amy Dick Blackout Poetry, Wed., July 16, 12 to 1 p. m.
• Katy DeMent Upcycle Shirt Printmaking, Sat., July 19, 12 to 1:30 p. m.
• Adult Book Lunch, Sun., July 20, 1 to 3 p. m.
• Maria Wheeler-Dubas About Birds Program, Tues., July 29, 5:30 to 6:30 p. m.
• Lightning Bugs Program with Allegheny County Parks, Wed., July 30, 1 to 2 p. m.
• Slime Making with Amy Dick, Thurs., July 31, 4 to 6 p. m.
Check swissvale. librarycalendar. com for details and to register for programs where indicated.
PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES t Open Mic Nights at the Library
3rd Friday of the month
• June 20, 6 to 8 p. m.
• July 18, 6 to 8 p. m.
• Aug. 21, 6 to 8 p. m.
Do you want some time in the spotlight? Are you ready to watch your friends and family shine? Join us for the library’ s open mic night! If you’ re interested in performing,
OPEN MIC NIGHT
SWISSVALE LIBRARY PRESENTS
3RD FRIDAY
OF EACH MONTH call 412.731.2300 or email carnegiefreelibraryofswissvale @ gmail. com. There will also be signups at the door, but slots are limited. Or come as part of the audience! This is a free, all ages, family-friendly event! Singers, musicians, puppeteers, magicians, poets, and others of ANY age are welcome to showcase their art and performances for others!
t Therapy Dog Visits
Saturday, June 21, 11 a. m. to 12 p. m. Saturday, July 19, 11 a. m. to 12 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 11 a. m. to 12 p. m.
Visit Spot, our friendly therapy dog, who will love you for just being you!
July Programming Highlights:
• The Children’ s Institute Kids on the Block Program, Tues., July 1, 2 to 3 p. m.
• Joann Kieler Puppet Making Preschool, Thurs., July 3, 11 a. m. to 12 p. m.
• Katy DeMent Paper Marbling, Tues., July 8, 12 to 2 p. m.
• Katy DeMent Eric Carle Collage Making, Wed., July 9, 12 to 2 p. m.
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