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Reading Rockets: K-2 Book Club

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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?Read th...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club, Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 (SCL).

An open book with a spoon and fork branching out of pages. Text below reads: Story Supper - for littlest readers & their grown-ups - a Fox Families Care program

Story Supper

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

THIS MONTH WE WILL BE JOINED BY A THERAPY DOG FROM ANIMAL FRIENDS!Nurture your littlest reader's mind and body with Story Supper, our monthly family literacy program in partnership...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

THIS MONTH WE WILL BE JOINED BY A THERAPY DOG FROM ANIMAL FRIENDS!

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.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Your Registration

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

A mother's hand guides her young son as he paints with a paintbrush on paper.

Little Hands PreK Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
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 arts-integration storytime for PreK children and their caregivers. Each session will include s...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Our youngest friends are invited to imagine and create with Ms. Alison at this weekly arts-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 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Laptop and writing paper

Poetry Workshop

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This group meets every other week and focuses on nourishing and sustaining your creative practice. No experience writing or reading poetry? No problem! We'll spend time reading and...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This group meets every other week and focuses on nourishing and sustaining your creative practice. No experience writing or reading poetry? No problem!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

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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Senior Game Day

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Play a game and get social! Bring your favorite board or card games for our monthly gaming meetup for senior adults!Program meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday. This volunteer-...

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Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Play a game and get social! Bring your favorite board or card games for our monthly gaming meetup for senior adults!

Program meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday. 

This volunteer-led program is FREE - donations appreciated.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Photo of dice & dice bag on D&D grid map

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Embark on an epic quest with our Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Whether you're a newbie or a veteran player, there's room for you in our adventuring party, led by experienced gam...

Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Embark on an epic quest with our Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Whether you're a newbie or a veteran player, there's room for you in our adventuring party, led by experienced game master Mr. Finley!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.

A group of multicultural babies and caregivers.

Wiggle Time

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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.

Registration

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

Mishka is a tan and brown elk hound mix wearing a teal scarf. She's sitting in front of the magazines at the library.

Read with Mishka the Therapy Dog

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Dogs are the best listeners! Mishka is a certified therapy dog, who is looking forward to hearing some great tales. Mishka and her person, Ms. Alejandra, will be at the library mon...

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Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dogs are the best listeners! Mishka is a certified therapy dog, who is looking forward to hearing some great tales. Mishka and her person, Ms.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Cover of Snoopers and Sneakers

Community Ink: Snoopers and Sneakers

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Lecture, Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Cristina Rouvalis and Lydia Wayman, local authors of the middle grade book, Snoopers and Sneakers, will be here to talk about their book and their collaboration. Wayman will also s...

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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Event Details:

Cristina Rouvalis and Lydia Wayman, local authors of the middle grade book, Snoopers and Sneakers, will be here to talk about their book and their collaboration.

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 of a toy Rowlet sitting on a branch.

Pokémon Club

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Kids
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! For kids ages 6-11.The trading of Pokémon cards will b...

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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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! For kids ages 6-11.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

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

A mother's hand guides her young son as he paints with a paintbrush on paper.

Little Hands PreK Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
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 arts-integration storytime for PreK children and their caregivers. Each session will include s...

Register Now
Required
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 arts-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 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Almost Maine cover

Plays Off the Stage

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Plays Off the Stage:

Join us for an evening of super-casual play reading! No acting experience needed - Just an interest in theater and language and an open mind!    Please sign up and b...

Event Details:

The group will be finishing Act 2 of Almost Maine by John Cariani.Next month, we're diving into Enchanted April by Matthew Barber. 

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Plays Off the Stage

Join us for an evening of super-casual play reading! No acting experience needed - Just an interest in theater and language and an open mind!    

Please sign up and be a part of a fun activity!  Note: because we need to be wrapped up by 7:30, please arrive by 6:20 so that we can optimize our time together.

Facilitated by local Fox Chapel resident, Joanna Patterson. She is a theater aficionado and in her own mind, an award-winning audience member. 

Event Details:

The group will be finishing Act 2 of Almost Maine by John Cariani.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Registration

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

Your Registration

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

A group of multicultural babies and caregivers.

Wiggle Time

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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.

Registration

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

Ms JJ sings a song with bubbles with kids trying to catch the bubbles.

Bilingual Chinese Storytime

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Language, Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids
Event Details:

Explore the Chinese language through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences with native speakers Ms. JJ and Ms. CC! This monthly program is designed for kids in grades pre...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Language, Literacy, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Explore the Chinese language through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences with native speakers Ms. JJ and Ms. CC! This monthly program is designed for kids in grades preschool - 2nd grade 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.

Registration

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

A mother's hand guides her young son as he paints with a paintbrush on paper.

Little Hands PreK Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
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 arts-integration storytime for PreK children and their caregivers. Each session will include s...

Register Now
Required
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 arts-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 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Laptop and writing paper

Poetry Workshop

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This group meets every other week and focuses on nourishing and sustaining your creative practice. No experience writing or reading poetry? No problem! We'll spend time reading and...

Register Now
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 group meets every other week and focuses on nourishing and sustaining your creative practice. No experience writing or reading poetry? No problem!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

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

A group of multicultural babies and caregivers.

Wiggle Time

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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.

Registration

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

Rainbow stack of books with a space background.

Reading Rockets: 3-5 Grade Book Club

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 3-5! Reading books is even more fun when we can talk about the stories with friends. How does it work?Read th...

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: 14
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club designed for kids entering grades 3-5! 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 (SCL).

A mother's hand guides her young son as he paints with a paintbrush on paper.

Little Hands PreK Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
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 arts-integration storytime for PreK children and their caregivers. Each session will include s...

Required
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 arts-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 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Photo of someone's hands on Decrypto game pieces

Spy Game Night

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know National Spy Day is in April? Let's get together and play Decrypto! Encrypt messages for your teammates to guess, but make sure they can't be decoded by the opposing t...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Did you know National Spy Day is in April? Let's get together and play Decrypto! Encrypt messages for your teammates to guess, but make sure they can't be decoded by the opposing team!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Registration

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

Your Registration

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

A group of multicultural babies and caregivers.

Wiggle Time

Thursday, May 1, 2025 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...

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.

Registration

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

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

Chinese & English Storytime

Saturday, May 3, 2025 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
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 ...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Language, Literacy, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
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).

An open book with a spoon and fork branching out of pages. Text below reads: Story Supper - for littlest readers & their grown-ups - a Fox Families Care program

Story Supper

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Nurture your littlest reader's mind and body with Story Supper, our monthly family literacy program in partnership with Fox Families Care!Every program includes creative play, a st...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Nurture your littlest reader's mind and body with Story Supper, our monthly family literacy program in partnership with Fox Families Care!

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.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Your Registration

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

A mother's hand guides her young son as he paints with a paintbrush on paper.

Little Hands PreK Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
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 arts-integration storytime for PreK children and their caregivers. Each session will include s...

Required
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 arts-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 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.