News & Events
SUMMER 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: Juneteenth – Friday, June 19 Independence Day – Saturday, July 4 t Therapy Dog Visits
• Saturday, June 20, 11 a. m. – 12 p. m.
• Saturday, July 18, 11 a. m. – 12 p. m.
• Saturday, Aug. 15, 11 a. m. – 12 p. m. Visit Spot, our friendly therapy dog, who will love you for just being you!
t Therapy Cat Visit
• Monday, June 8, 6 – 7 p. m. Moogi is here for you. Spend time with our very chill therapy cat. Get ready for purrs and cuddles!
t Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story @ Swissvale Library
• June 6 – Aug. 22 Read and log your activities to win prizes. Earn an ice cream treat for reading three books! Explore your artistic side during Katy DeMent’ s week of creative projects at the Woodland Hills Impact Center. Plus, enjoy toddler literacy programs, book clubs, crafts and more all summer long at the library! See our website or visit the library for all the details.
t Sign up for Summer Reading
• Saturday, June 6, All Day, All Ages Head to the library for games, scavenger hunts, and signing up for summer reading! Grab a free ice cream sandwich while they last( we will have 100 of them). If you miss June 6, stop by another day to sign up and get your summer reading packet( no ice cream though!).
PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
t Open Mic Nights at the Library
3rd Friday of the month
• June 12, 6 – 8:30 p. m.( 2nd Friday for June)
• July 17, 8 – 8:30 p. m.
• Aug. 21, 8 – 8:30 p. m. Join us for the library’ s open mic night! Singers,
OPEN MIC NIGHT
SWISSVALE LIBRARY PRESENTS
3RD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH musicians, puppeteers, magicians, poets and others— of any age— are welcome to showcase their art and performance for others. If you’ re interested in participating, call 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, familyfriendly event.
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
FOR LITTLE KIDS t The Grammy Sue Show!
• Saturday, June 13 & 27, 10:30 – 11 a. m.
• Saturday, July 11 & 25, 10:30 – 11 a. m.
• Saturday, Aug. 8 & 29, 10:30 – 11 a. m. Join Grammy Sue for traditional songs, new songs, dance parties, concerts and sing-alongs! Ages Birth – 5 years old.
t Baby and Toddler Storytime
• Every Tuesday, 6 – 6:30 p. m. Ages Birth – 5 years old Join Miss Cece for fun evening stories, songs and games!
t Morning Storytime!
4th Wednesday of the month. Ages Birth – 5 years old.
• Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 – 11 a. m.
• Wednesday July 22, 10:30 – 11 a. m.
• Wednesday Aug. 26, 10:30 – 11 a. m. Join Hayley for a morning storytime with songs, activities and stories!
t Nature Storytime with 3ROC
• Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 – 11 a. m.
• Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 – 11 a. m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 19, 10:30 – 11 a. m. Join Hayley for nature-themed stories, songs and activities! Ages Birth – 3 years old. This storytime is hosted by 3 Rivers Outdoor Co., located at 1130 S. Braddock Ave., 15218.
FOR SCHOOL-AGE KIDS
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