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Painting of the Fox Chapel Waterfall

Painting Local: Paintings by James Hamm

All Day 11/25 - 11/27
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Over the past few years, local artist James Hamm has focused on painting local scenes en plein air or from photos taken in the Pittsburgh region and Western Pennsylvania area. Thes...

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

Over the past few years, local artist James Hamm has focused on painting local scenes en plein air or from photos taken in the Pittsburgh region and Western Pennsylvania area.

2 green felt Christmas tree ornaments are shown

Art After Dark

Monday, November 25, 2024 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, ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 Art Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

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

Make-n-Take

Tuesday, November 26, 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...

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: 73
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:

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

A close up photo of two hands knitting.

Mid-Week Knitters

Wednesday, November 27, 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!  We also have donated yarn and other supplies if you so n...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

We also have donated yarn and other supplies if you so need!

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Painting of the Fox Chapel Waterfall

Painting Local: Paintings by James Hamm

All Day
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Over the past few years, local artist James Hamm has focused on painting local scenes en plein air or from photos taken in the Pittsburgh region and Western Pennsylvania area. Thes...

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

Over the past few years, local artist James Hamm has focused on painting local scenes en plein air or from photos taken in the Pittsburgh region and Western Pennsylvania area.

Painting of the Fox Chapel Waterfall

Painting Local: Paintings by James Hamm

All Day 12/2 - 12/6
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Over the past few years, local artist James Hamm has focused on painting local scenes en plein air or from photos taken in the Pittsburgh region and Western Pennsylvania area. Thes...

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

Over the past few years, local artist James Hamm has focused on painting local scenes en plein air or from photos taken in the Pittsburgh region and Western Pennsylvania area.

A teenaged boy creates art with an array of recycled materials.

Teen Art Studio

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join certified art instructor Ms. Alison for a monthly multi-media art studio with a nurturing environment where ALL are encouraged to find the joy in creating art! For middle and high school students in grades 6-12. 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Your Registration

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

Photo of detailed coloring page and colored pencils

Coloring Book Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chill out and color with us! We'll have a theme or specific coloring book every month in this meet up program for adults. All supplies provided. Warm up and color a snowflake!...

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

Chill out and color with us! We'll have a theme or specific coloring book every month in this meet up program for adults. 

All supplies provided. Warm up and color a snowflake!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

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 Art Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

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

Make-n-Take

Tuesday, December 3, 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...

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: 79
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:

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

A close up photo of two hands knitting.

Mid-Week Knitters

Wednesday, December 4, 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!  We also have donated yarn and other supplies if you so n...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

We also have donated yarn and other supplies if you so need!

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Photo of a diverse group of senior adults

Senior Craft & Chat

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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!Program meets biwee...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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, December 4, 2024 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. Al...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (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 skeins of yarn.

Crochet n' Things

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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.

Illustration of objects denoting various winter holidays including a dreidel, kinara, red lantern, and Christmas tree

First Friday Fun: Gingerbread Edition

Friday, December 6, 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 our annual Gingerbread House project! Supplies are limited, so be sure to come early to make a holiday house. First-come, first-serve. Due to sup...

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

Drop in during First Friday for our annual Gingerbread House project! Supplies are limited, so be sure to come early to make a holiday house. First-come, first-serve.

Due to supply quantities, one house per family.

Painting of the Fox Chapel Waterfall

James Hamm Closing Reception

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the closing reception of Painting Local: Paintings by James Hamm during the December First Friday. James will be onsite to discuss his art and process. A portion of art...

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

Join us for the closing reception of Painting Local: Paintings by James Hamm during the December First Friday. James will be onsite to discuss his art and process. A portion of art sales (25% per piece sold) directly benefit the library.

A photo of art supplies scattered in a circle.

Teen Art Club

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room (Mcllroy Family Teen Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Hang out and make some art! Work on your own project or try out the art supplies out for that day, like 3D printing, watercolors, digital art, cross stitch and more!

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Teen Room (Mcllroy Family Teen Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Hang out and make some art! Work on your own project or try out the art supplies out for that day, like 3D printing, watercolors, digital art, cross stitch and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

knitting

Purls of Wisdom

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Good things happen when you mix community with creativity. Join knitters of all ages and experience levels for Purls of Wisdom, Fox Chapel Area's knitting circle. Bring your curren...

Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Good things happen when you mix community with creativity. Join knitters of all ages and experience levels for Purls of Wisdom, Fox Chapel Area's knitting circle.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Photo of a foliage painting

Painting Studio

Monday, December 9, 2024 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.Supplies pr...

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

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

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

Make-n-Take

Tuesday, December 10, 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...

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: 79
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:

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

A close up photo of two hands knitting.

Mid-Week Knitters

Wednesday, December 11, 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!  We also have donated yarn and other supplies if you so n...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

We also have donated yarn and other supplies if you so need!

Disclaimer(s)

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, December 11, 2024 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. Al...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Your Registration

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