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Carol Beth Yoffee Closing Reception

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a closing reception on 6/7 from 6 to 7:30pm during First Fridays! Carol Beth will be here to chat about her work and process. Prints and originals of her work will also...

Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a closing reception on 6/7 from 6 to 7:30pm during First Fridays! Carol Beth will be here to chat about her work and process. Prints and originals of her work will also be available for sale.

Neon sign reading Open Late

First Friday - Late Hours

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sharpsburg
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the library during First Fridays each month! We'll be open for browsing, borrowing, and hanging out from 6 to 9pm. Please note that patron computers will not be availabl...

Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the library during First Fridays each month! We'll be open for browsing, borrowing, and hanging out from 6 to 9pm.

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Drawing of backpacker reading book with bigfoot sitting behind listening thoughtfully

First Friday Fun: Adventure Begins

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Drop in during First Friday for a library adventure as we launch our summer reading program: Adventure Begins at Your Library. Activity TBD. This project is recommended for scho...

Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in during First Friday for a library adventure as we launch our summer reading program: Adventure Begins at Your Library. Activity TBD.

Birdseye view of lapops and mobile devices

Summer Code Club

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Code Club:

Event Details:

Learn to Code this summer and work on a special Summer contest from Fiero Code! Code Club is for Tweens and Teens is back!!!  Learn coding languages through our game softwa...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 71

Code Club

Event Details:

Learn to Code this summer and work on a special Summer contest from Fiero Code!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Your Registration

Please remember to cancel your registration if you cannot attend so that others may enjoy this program.

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga/Pilates Blend

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Shannon Mathis of Life in Motion Gym for a chair based class that introduces the principles of pilates and yoga while remaining mostly seated. This is a low impact class ...

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Payment
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Shannon Mathis of Life in Motion Gym for a chair based class that introduces the prin

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Paid Program Waitlist

If this event is full, please stop in or call the library @ 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL) to be placed on a waiting list.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Your Registration

Please remember to cancel your registration if you cannot attend so that others may enjoy this program.

A multicultural group of teens.

Teen Scene

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The library has a brand new Teen Space just for grades 7th and up! Come play videogames – we have a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5! There is also lots of creative technology res...

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Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

The library has a brand new Teen Space just for grades 7th and up! Come play videogames – we have a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5!

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Progress pride flag

Lavender Lounge

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You asked, we listened! LGBTQ+ adults are invited to our monthly Lavender Lounge with Calvin! Make friends, chat about queer issues, and make art! We will create some beaded ...

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

You asked, we listened!

LGBTQ+ adults are invited to our monthly Lavender Lounge with Calvin! Make friends, chat about queer issues, and make art!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

a child's hands roll a ball of clay with their grown up's hands visible next to them

Little Hands Art Storytime

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Our youngest friends are invited to imagine and create with Ms. Alison at this weekly art-integration storytime for PreK children and their caregivers. Each session will include st...

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Our youngest friends are invited to imagine and create with Ms. Alison at this weekly art-integration storytime for PreK children and their caregivers. Each session will include stories and a hands-on developmentally appropriate art activity.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Toddler reading a book and making a funny face.

Wiggle Storytime

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Get up and get moving during our toddler storytime (for children ages 18-36 months) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime features books, fingerplays, bounces, scarves a...

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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get up and get moving during our toddler storytime (for children ages 18-36 months) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime features books, fingerplays, bounces, scarves and shakers.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Sing Me a Storytime

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies (ages 0-18 months) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime provides ways to explore lit...

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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies (ages 0-18 months) and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

spraypainting of word poetry

Poetry Workshop

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This twice-monthly workshop focuses on nourishing and sustaining your creative practice. No experience writing or workshopping poetry? No problem! We'll spend some time reading and...

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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This twice-monthly workshop focuses on nourishing and sustaining your creative practice. No experience writing or workshopping poetry? No problem!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Children sit at a table with a variety of art supplies.

Make-n-Take

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through arts and crafts that you get to take home with you. For kids in gra...

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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through arts and crafts that you get to take home with you. For kids in grades K-6.

Activities TBD

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Rainbow stack of books with a space background.

Reading Rockets: K-2 Book Club

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club, Literacy
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club designed for kids entering grades K-2! Reading books is even more fun when we can talk about the stories with friends.  How does it work? ...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club, Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club designed for kids entering grades K-2! Reading books is even more fun when we can talk about the stories with friends. 

How does it work?

Disclaimer(s)

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Author Clare Beams

Author Talk: Clare Beams

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Writing of The Garden Author Clare Beams will share what it was like to write her new novel, The Garden, a book about pregnancy as a haunted house. The Garden...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

The Writing of The Garden

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Your Registration

Please remember to cancel your registration if you cannot attend so that others may enjoy this program.

A close up photo of hands in red nail polish knitting with tan yarn.

Midweek Knitters

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join a group of knitters and crocheters for 2 hours of crafting and chatting. New knitters and crocheters welcome! Bring your current projects.

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join a group of knitters and crocheters for 2 hours of crafting and chatting. New knitters and crocheters welcome! Bring your current projects.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

A multicultural group of teens.

Teen Scene

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The library has a brand new Teen Space just for grades 7th and up! Come play videogames – we have a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5! There is also lots of creative technology res...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

The library has a brand new Teen Space just for grades 7th and up! Come play videogames – we have a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5!

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Cover of Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

Horror Book Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month we plan to read Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison,  a 2024 Summer Scares selection, in which a woman believes she is becoming a werewolf after an attack...

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Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This month we plan to read Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison,  a 2024 Summer Scares selection, in which a woman believes she is becoming a werewolf after an attack.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

A group of multicultural babies and caregivers.

Wiggle Time

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Children 2 and under and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every week for a wiggly, giggly program featuring fingerplays, bounces, tickles, and shakers. Engaging young...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Children 2 and under and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every week for a wiggly, giggly program featuring fingerplays, bounces, tickles, and shakers.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

A close up photo of multi-colored skeins of yarn.

Crochet n' Things

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come hang out with us as we crochet, knit, or do any other fun yarn craft! Finley is here to teach you crochet and if you don't have any supplies, don't worry! The library is re...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come hang out with us as we crochet, knit, or do any other fun yarn craft!

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

genealogy research

From Attic to Archives: 4 Week Workshop

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
DIY Lab at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
History, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Stephanie Zimble and Cameron Smith for a 4-week workshop on personal history, genealogy, and preservation. Week 1 Personal History-- What to Save: Stephanie will pr...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Stephanie Zimble and Cameron Smith for a 4-week workshop on personal history, genealogy, and preservation.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Your Registration

Please remember to cancel your registration if you cannot attend so that others may enjoy this program.

Small Victories book cover

Cooks and Books

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club, Food and Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Cookbook Club:

Join your fellow cookbook-obsessed-peeps as we read, cook, chat and EAT! We'll meet once a month on the 2nd Thursday from 7-8:30 PM. Each month, we'll read the same cook book or ch...

Event Details:

In June, we're enjoying recipes from Julia Tershan's book, Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home-cooking Triumphs.  Please register (limited sp...

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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Food and Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Cookbook Club

Join your fellow cookbook-obsessed-peeps as we read, cook, chat and EAT! We'll meet once a month on the 2nd Thursday from 7-8:30 PM. Each month, we'll read the same cook book or choose a common ingredient or cuisine. We'll each cook something to share and gather to eat and talk!

Event Details:

In June, we're enjoying recipes from Julia Tershan's book, Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home-cooking Triumphs. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Your Registration

Please remember to cancel your registration if you cannot attend so that others may enjoy this program.

Several kids playing with boats near a baby pool with their grownups nearby.

STEAM Storytime

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Garden (Fritz Mitnick Welcome Garden and Porch) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a mix of storytime and hands-on exploration. We'll have a 15 minute storytime program and then kids and their caregivers can explore STEAM (science, technology, enginee...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Garden (Fritz Mitnick Welcome Garden and Porch)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a mix of storytime and hands-on exploration.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Art Journaling

Art Journaling

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ready to let your imagination run wild and get your thoughts and feelings on paper? Join journal-obsessed Librarian, Kelley for this fun, creative and class that combines art, expr...

Payment
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ready to let your imagination run wild and get your thoughts and feelings on paper? Join journal-obsessed Librarian, Kelley for this fun, creative and class that combines art, expression and mindfulness.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Cover image from West with Giraffes

Booked for Lunch

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Booked for Lunch:

This group reads both fiction and nonfiction titles of all genres and formats and meets monthly. It is a hybrid book club so you may attend in person or connect from home via Zo...

Event Details:

In June we will be discussing West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge  

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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 18

Booked for Lunch

This group reads both fiction and nonfiction titles of all genres and formats and meets monthly.

It is a hybrid book club so you may attend in person or connect from home via Zoom.

You will automatically receive the Zoom link when you register.

Stop in or call the library to get a copy of the current month's book.

Event Details:

In June we will be discussing West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

 

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.