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A screenprint of a neon blue tiger with paws over its ears

Thinking in Layers: Screenprints by Paxton Dillon

All Day 4/7 - 4/12
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Paxton Dillon is a queer, trans, and neurodivergent printmaking artist who lives and works in Pittsburgh, PA. He has a BFA from Edinboro University in Edinboro, PA. The majority of...

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

Paxton Dillon is a queer, trans, and neurodivergent printmaking artist who lives and works in Pittsburgh, PA. He has a BFA from Edinboro University in Edinboro, PA.

A close up photo of multi-colored yarn skeins.

Crochet n' Things

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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: 19
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

A screenprint of a neon blue tiger with paws over its ears

Thinking in Layers: Screenprints by Paxton Dillon

All Day 4/14 - 4/19
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Paxton Dillon is a queer, trans, and neurodivergent printmaking artist who lives and works in Pittsburgh, PA. He has a BFA from Edinboro University in Edinboro, PA. The majority of...

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

Paxton Dillon is a queer, trans, and neurodivergent printmaking artist who lives and works in Pittsburgh, PA. He has a BFA from Edinboro University in Edinboro, PA.

Photo of a foliage painting

Painting Studio

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn different painting techniques with certified art instructor Ms. Alison in our monthly Painting Studio for grades K-5! Session meets on the 2nd Monday of the month.It is Love ...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn different painting techniques with certified art instructor Ms. Alison in our monthly Painting Studio for grades K-5! Session meets on the 2nd Monday of the month.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

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: 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.

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

Make-n-Take

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 77
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.

Weekly activities are:

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

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

Mid-Week Knitters

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come spend the afternoon with us while we knit, crochet, and chat! 

Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come spend the afternoon with us while we knit, crochet, and chat! 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Photo of a diverse group of senior adults

Senior Craft & Chat

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring a craft you're working on or start a new project with Alison in this relaxed social program for senior adults. Crafts, conversation, and even a few laughs!It's National Poetr...

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

Bring a craft you're working on or start a new project with Alison in this relaxed social program for senior adults. Crafts, conversation, and even a few laughs!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Photo of 2 kids working on art projects at the library

Afterschool Art

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join certified art instructor Ms. Alison for a multi-media art studio with a nurturing environment where ALL are encouraged to find the joy in creating art! For grades K-5. To...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join certified art instructor Ms. Alison for a multi-media art studio with a nurturing environment where ALL are encouraged to find the joy in creating art! For grades K-5. 

Today we will try creating our own illustrated poems.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

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.

A close up photo of multi-colored yarn skeins.

Crochet n' Things

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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: 19
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

A screenprint of a neon blue tiger with paws over its ears

Thinking in Layers: Screenprints by Paxton Dillon

All Day 4/21 - 4/26
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Paxton Dillon is a queer, trans, and neurodivergent printmaking artist who lives and works in Pittsburgh, PA. He has a BFA from Edinboro University in Edinboro, PA. The majority of...

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

Paxton Dillon is a queer, trans, and neurodivergent printmaking artist who lives and works in Pittsburgh, PA. He has a BFA from Edinboro University in Edinboro, PA.

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.

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

Make-n-Take

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 77
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.

Weekly activities are:

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

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

Mid-Week Knitters

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come spend the afternoon with us while we knit, crochet, and chat! 

Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come spend the afternoon with us while we knit, crochet, and chat! 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Photo of 2 kids working on art projects at the library

Afterschool Art

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join certified art instructor Ms. Alison for a multi-media art studio with a nurturing environment where ALL are encouraged to find the joy in creating art! For grades K-5. Fo...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join certified art instructor Ms. Alison for a multi-media art studio with a nurturing environment where ALL are encouraged to find the joy in creating art! For grades K-5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

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.

A close up photo of multi-colored yarn skeins.

Crochet n' Things

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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: 20
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

A screenprint of a neon blue tiger with paws over its ears

Paxton Dillon Closing Reception

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join this month's artist Paxton Dillon for the closing reception of his solo screenprint exhibit, Thinking in Layers! He'll be here to discuss his work and his process. Light refre...

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

Join this month's artist Paxton Dillon for the closing reception of his solo screenprint exhibit, Thinking in Layers! He'll be here to discuss his work and his process. Light refreshment will be served.

Photo of multicolor coffee filter flower

Spring Into Sharpsburg

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Spend a Saturday in Sharpsburg! The Sharpsburg Business Group is organizing a quarterly Saturday event, and the library is proud to participate!During Spring Into Sharpsburg, we'll...

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

Spend a Saturday in Sharpsburg! The Sharpsburg Business Group is organizing a quarterly Saturday event, and the library is proud to participate!

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies

All supplies provided.

A watercolor painting of several evergreen trees.

Art After Dark

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Art is for everyone! Art After Dark is our monthly adult art workshop series with Alison -- all skill levels welcome! We aim to create a space where adults feel safe to play, try, ...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Art is for everyone! Art After Dark is our monthly adult art workshop series with Alison -- all skill levels welcome! We aim to create a space where adults feel safe to play, try, fail and succeed.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

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...

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.

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

Make-n-Take

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 74
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.

Weekly activities are:

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

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

Mid-Week Knitters

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come spend the afternoon with us while we knit, crochet, and chat! 

Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come spend the afternoon with us while we knit, crochet, and chat! 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Photo of 2 kids working on art projects at the library

Afterschool Art

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join certified art instructor Ms. Alison for a multi-media art studio with a nurturing environment where ALL are encouraged to find the joy in creating art! For grades K-5. Sp...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join certified art instructor Ms. Alison for a multi-media art studio with a nurturing environment where ALL are encouraged to find the joy in creating art! For grades K-5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

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.

A close up photo of multi-colored yarn skeins.

Crochet n' Things

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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: 20
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.