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Craft n' Things

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

For the month of December, come in to Craft n' Things to learn how to cross stitch! All supplies will be provided with a bunch of fun holiday patterns to try out!

 

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

For the month of December, come in to Craft n' Things to learn how to cross stitch! All supplies will be provided with a bunch of fun holiday patterns to try out!

 

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

A photo of teens making funny faces while sitting on a hill.

Teen After Hours (Middle School)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Movie, Music
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our Middle School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our Middle School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

 

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

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

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Teen After Hours (High School)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room (Mcllroy Family Teen Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Movie, Music
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our High School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Teen Room (Mcllroy Family Teen Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our High School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

 

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

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

Photo of "gingerbread" house made of graham crackers, candy, chocolate, and icing.

Gingerbread Houses

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids

Join us for our annual Gingerbread House making! We'll use graham crackers, icing, and candy - everything you need to create a sweet house! Stop by the library anytime from 10:30-noon. The activity generally takes 20-30 minutes to complete.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Gingerbread House making! We'll use graham crackers, icing, and candy - everything you need to create a sweet house! Stop by the library anytime from 10:30-noon. The activity generally takes 20-30 minutes to complete.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Your Registration

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

Holiday assorted cookies

3rd Annual Cookie Walk Fundraiser

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Food and Cooking, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults

Leave the holiday baking to us! Stop by to get your holiday cookies and support the library! $10/dozen. Stick around for some hot cocoa too! Stay from 12-1 to get your photo taken with our Therapets Dog, Bandit! Have kids 5-11?

Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food and Cooking, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Leave the holiday baking to us! Stop by to get your holiday cookies and support the library! $10/dozen. Stick around for some hot cocoa too! Stay from 12-1 to get your photo taken with our Therapets Dog, Bandit! Have kids 5-11?

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Science Sunday

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Explore science concepts through hands-on experiments led by Fox Chapel Area High School students from the Women in Science Club. This program is geared towards kids in grades 3-5. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore science concepts through hands-on experiments led by Fox Chapel Area High School students from the Women in Science Club. This program is geared towards kids in grades 3-5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

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

Live Reading of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'

A Live Reading of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Join us for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol live, performed by candlelight by an actor in period costume! 

This event is best for adults and children 10-and-up. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol live, performed by candlelight by an actor in period costume! 

This event is best for adults and children 10-and-up. 

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

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

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Craft n' Things

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

For the month of December, come in to Craft n' Things to learn how to cross stitch! All supplies will be provided with a bunch of fun holiday patterns to try out!

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

For the month of December, come in to Craft n' Things to learn how to cross stitch! All supplies will be provided with a bunch of fun holiday patterns to try out!

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Musical notes with text

FCAHS Orchestra: Holiday Pop-Up Concert

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Adults

The Fox Chapel Area High School Orchestra loves libraries! Come and join our string students as they read Hanukkah and Christmas stories and pepper them with familiar music.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Fox Chapel Area High School Orchestra loves libraries! Come and join our string students as they read Hanukkah and Christmas stories and pepper them with familiar music.

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.

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Pokémon Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Kids

It's Pokémon time! Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 and show off your cards, trade cards, or play the Pokémon card game! 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's Pokémon time! Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 and show off your cards, trade cards, or play the Pokémon card game! 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Miss CC helps kids add colorful spots to a white dog.

Chinese & English Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language, Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids

Explore the Chinese language through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences. This program is designed for kids in grades preschool - 2nd grade with their caregivers. This program occurs on the first Saturday of the month.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Language, Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the Chinese language through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences. This program is designed for kids in grades preschool - 2nd grade with their caregivers. This program occurs on the first Saturday of the month.

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 (SCL).

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Reading Rockets: K-2 Book Club

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club, Literacy
Age Group:
Kids

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

How does it work?

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club, Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

How does it work?

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Play Lab

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

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Teen After Hours (Middle School)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Movie, Music
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our Middle School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our Middle School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

 

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

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

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Teen After Hours (High School)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room (Mcllroy Family Teen Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Movie, Music
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our High School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Teen Room (Mcllroy Family Teen Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our High School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

 

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

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

Logo for SWE NEXT with a photo of three kids creating robotic cars.

Saturday STEM

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Explore various STEM concepts with the students from Fox Chapel Area High School's Society of Women Engineers (SWE NEXT).

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore various STEM concepts with the students from Fox Chapel Area High School's Society of Women Engineers (SWE NEXT).

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

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

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Play Lab

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Scientist with long hair surrounded by science concepts such as chemical formulas

Science Sunday

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Explore science concepts through hands-on experiments led by Fox Chapel Area High School students from the Women in Science Club. This program is geared towards kids in grades 3-5. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore science concepts through hands-on experiments led by Fox Chapel Area High School students from the Women in Science Club. This program is geared towards kids in grades 3-5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

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

A photo from above of four kids sitting at a wooden table and doing art.

Play Lab

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

A photo from above of four kids sitting at a wooden table and doing art.

Play Lab

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

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Reading Rockets: 3-5 Book Club

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club, Literacy
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a special book club designed for kids in grades 3-5! Reading books is even more fun when we can talk about the stories with friends. 

How does it work?

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club, Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club designed for kids in grades 3-5! Reading books is even more fun when we can talk about the stories with friends. 

How does it work?

A photo from above of four kids sitting at a wooden table and doing art.

Play Lab

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Miss CC helps kids add colorful spots to a white dog.

Chinese & English Storytime

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language, Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids

Explore the Chinese language through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences. This program is designed for kids in grades preschool - 2nd grade with their caregivers. This program occurs on the first Saturday of the month.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Language, Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the Chinese language through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences. This program is designed for kids in grades preschool - 2nd grade with their caregivers. This program occurs on the first Saturday of the month.

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 (SCL).

Scientist with long hair surrounded by science concepts such as chemical formulas

Science Sunday

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Explore science concepts through hands-on experiments led by Fox Chapel Area High School students from the Women in Science Club. This program is geared towards kids in grades 3-5. 

  • Sunday, Feb. 8: Neuroscience
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore science concepts through hands-on experiments led by Fox Chapel Area High School students from the Women in Science Club. This program is geared towards kids in grades 3-5. 

  • Sunday, Feb. 8: Neuroscience

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

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