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Simple Movement Through Somatics

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Join certified person trainer, Tom Capriotti for a 1-hour somatics session.

Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join certified person trainer, Tom Capriotti for a 1-hour somatics session.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

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

A snowflake made out of multi colored beads and pipe cleaners.

Maker Monday

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Due to the snowstorm, the 1/26 session of Maker Monday is CANCELED. Friends will be able to make their own beaded snowflake during our drop-in Snow Fest event this Saturday 1/31 (11am-1pm) as well as other snow themed projects.

Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Due to the snowstorm, the 1/26 session of Maker Monday is CANCELED. Friends will be able to make their own beaded snowflake during our drop-in Snow Fest event this Saturday 1/31 (11am-1pm) as well as other snow themed projects.

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.

A black line drawing with watercolor painting. It is nonrepresentational, just curved lines and an assortment of colors.

Art After Dark

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Due to the snowstorm, the 1/26 session of Art After Dark is CANCELED. We will reschedule the January meditative artmaking to our February session and push the February project to March.

Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Due to the snowstorm, the 1/26 session of Art After Dark is CANCELED. We will reschedule the January meditative artmaking to our February session and push the February project to March.

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Blac woman dressed in blue sitting in a chair reading a book with buildings in the background.

Evening Book Group

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Evening Book Group:

This long-standing monthly book group is always looking for new members! We read mostly adult fiction and have a great time learning what we liked and didn’t like about each month'...

This month we're reading Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Evening Book Group

This long-standing monthly book group is always looking for new members! We read mostly adult fiction and have a great time learning what we liked and didn’t like about each month's book. Stop in or call the library to get a copy of the current month's book.

This month we're reading Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

Toddler reading a book

Wiggle Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Get up and get moving during our toddler and preschool storytime (for children ages 2-5) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime features books, fingerplays, bounces, scarves, shakers, and a parachute.

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

Get up and get moving during our toddler and preschool storytime (for children ages 2-5) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime features books, fingerplays, bounces, scarves, shakers, and a parachute.

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 magnified photo of a snowflake.

Little Hands PreK Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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1-on-1 ESL Chat

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hearst Room (William Randolph Hearst Study Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults

If you're interested in our 1-on-1 ESL Conversation program, please email Charlotte Getson at getsonc@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Hearst Room (William Randolph Hearst Study Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

If you're interested in our 1-on-1 ESL Conversation program, please email Charlotte Getson at getsonc@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

Toddler reading a book

Sing Me a Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers (ages birth - 2 years) and their caregivers.

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

Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers (ages birth - 2 years) 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.

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.

DIY Lab

DIY Lab Appt (Debbie)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
DIY Lab at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This event is for a 1-on-1 Digitize It Yourself (D.I.Y.) Lab appointment with a trained volunteer.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event is for a 1-on-1 Digitize It Yourself (D.I.Y.) Lab appointment with a trained volunteer.

Disclaimer(s)

Accepted DIY Lab Formats

Formats our lab supports: photographs, documents up to 8.5″ x 11″, negatives/Film ( 35mm, 4” x 5”, medium and 8” x 10”), 35mm slides, audio cassette tapes, VHS cassette tapes, Hi8, 8, and Digital8 video cassette tapes.

The DIY Lab does not support: betamax, reel to reel audio, 8mm and 16mm film, and slides in any format other than 35mm.

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

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1-on-1 ESL Chat

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hearst Room (William Randolph Hearst Study Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults

If you're interested in our 1-on-1 ESL Conversation program, please email Charlotte Getson at getsonc@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Hearst Room (William Randolph Hearst Study Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

If you're interested in our 1-on-1 ESL Conversation program, please email Charlotte Getson at getsonc@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

Book cover of The Old Woman with the Knife by Byeong-Mo Gu

Sharpsburg Sleuths Book Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
SCL Fiction Area at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Sharpsburg Sleuths Book Club:

Meeting monthly at the Sharpsburg location, this group reads mysteries, thrillers, and true crime.

A 65 year old assassin faces an unexpected threat in the thriller, The Old Woman with the Knife by Byeong-Mo Gu.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Fiction Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sharpsburg Sleuths Book Club

Meeting monthly at the Sharpsburg location, this group reads mysteries, thrillers, and true crime.

A 65 year old assassin faces an unexpected threat in the thriller, The Old Woman with the Knife by Byeong-Mo Gu.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

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

People speaking French together

French Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults

Are you looking for a fun and casual way to practice your French?

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

Are you looking for a fun and casual way to practice your French?

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Photo of red mushroom print made with mushroom cutouts

Teen Scene

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
SCL Teen Space at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Technology
Age Group:
Teens

Every Wednesday is Teen Scene with Mr. Finn! If you are in grades 6-12, this is the program for you!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every Wednesday is Teen Scene with Mr. Finn! If you are in grades 6-12, this is the program for you!

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

A white snowflake printed on black paper.

Afterschool Art

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

A group of multicultural babies and caregivers.

Wiggle Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
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).

conversation

1-on-1 ESL Chat

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wean Room (Wean Family Group Study Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults

If you're interested in our 1-on-1 ESL Conversation program, please email Charlotte Getson at getsonc@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Wean Room (Wean Family Group Study Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

If you're interested in our 1-on-1 ESL Conversation program, please email Charlotte Getson at getsonc@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

A close-up photo of multi-colored yarns.

Craft n' Things

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come hang out with a group of crafters and work on your own project! Whether it's crochet, knitting, cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, drawing, or something else, all are welcome! 

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:

Come hang out with a group of crafters and work on your own project! Whether it's crochet, knitting, cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, drawing, or something else, all are welcome! 

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

conversation

1-on-1 ESL Chat

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Traina (John and Nancy Traina Study Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults

If you're interested in our 1-on-1 ESL Conversation program, please email Charlotte Getson at getsonc@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Traina (John and Nancy Traina Study Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

If you're interested in our 1-on-1 ESL Conversation program, please email Charlotte Getson at getsonc@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

child holding a book about frogs in front of face

Spanish & English Storytime

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a playful storytime in both Spanish and English with interactive books, rhymes, and songs.

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

Join us for a playful storytime in both Spanish and English with interactive books, rhymes, and songs.

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 (SCL).

A flyer with a polar bear and all information about event.

SnowFest

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens

We're celebrating the snowy season with our 2nd Annual SnowFest! This is an all-ages drop-in program - stay the entire time, or for a little while. Please arrive by 12:30pm to have time to participate in the activities.

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

We're celebrating the snowy season with our 2nd Annual SnowFest! This is an all-ages drop-in program - stay the entire time, or for a little while. Please arrive by 12:30pm to have time to participate in the activities.

Mah Jong tiles

Mah Jong Hour

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Age Group:
Adults

Join other Mah Jong enthusiasts for a game every other Sunday! This is for folks who already know how to play. Please bring a set of tiles, if possible. The library has 3 sets that can be borrowed, if needed.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other Mah Jong enthusiasts for a game every other Sunday! This is for folks who already know how to play. Please bring a set of tiles, if possible. The library has 3 sets that can be borrowed, if needed.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

Your Registration

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

Rainbow stack of books on space background with text, Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: 3-5 Book Club

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art 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: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art 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?

Legs on tip toes

Simple Movement Through Somatics

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Join certified person trainer, Tom Capriotti for a 1-hour somatics session.

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

Join certified person trainer, Tom Capriotti for a 1-hour somatics session.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

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