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Guyasuta Kennel Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In 1930, a small group of Pittsburgh gambling racketeers opened a dog racing track in an O’Hara Township amusement park and called it the Guyasuta Kennel Club. They were plagued wi...

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

In 1930, a small group of Pittsburgh gambling racketeers opened a dog racing track in an O’Hara Township amusement park and called it the Guyasuta Kennel Club. They were plagued with trouble from the get-go.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Registration

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

Mah Jong tiles

Open Mah Jong Play

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join other Mah Jong enthusiasts for a weekly game or two! The library has 3 sets but can host more players if participants can bring their own sets. Everyone will need to own the 2...

Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join other Mah Jong enthusiasts for a weekly game or two! The library has 3 sets but can host more players if participants can bring their own sets. Everyone will need to own the 2024 National Mah Jong League card.

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).

Your Registration

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

CSCL Closed

All Day
Cooper-Siegel

Cooper-Siegel is closed today in honor of Memorial Day and will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer. We'll resume Sunday hours on September 8th.

Closing
Branches:
Cooper-Siegel
Description:

Cooper-Siegel is closed today in honor of Memorial Day and will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer. We'll resume Sunday hours on September 8th.

Both Locations Closed Today

All Day
Cooper-Siegel, Sharpsburg, DIY Lab
Closing
Branches:
Cooper-Siegel, Sharpsburg, DIY Lab
Watercolor sketch of Redhawk Coffee in Sharpsburg

Sketches of Sharpsburg & Beyond: Carol Beth Yoffee

All Day 5/28 - 6/1
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Carol Beth Yoffee is an urban sketcher who believes "a life filled with sharing art is a life fulfilled." After finishing sketching people in a scene, and someone recognizes themse...

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

Carol Beth Yoffee is an urban sketcher who believes "a life filled with sharing art is a life fulfilled." After finishing sketching people in a scene, and someone recognizes themself in her work, she experiences joy from knowing they have become p

DIY Lab

DIY Lab Appt (Kari)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
DIY Lab
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This event is for a 1-on-1 Digitize It Yourself (D.I.Y.) Lab appointment. During the appointment, you can transfer and store your analog memorabilia, such as photos, slides, audio ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This event is for a 1-on-1 Digitize It Yourself (D.I.Y.) Lab appointment. During the appointment, you can transfer and store your analog memorabilia, such as photos, slides, audio and video cassettes, into a digital format for safekeeping.

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”), 35 mm slides, audio cassette tapes, VHS cassette tapes, 8, Hi8 and digital 8 video cassette tapes

Formats our lab cannot support: betamax, reel to reel audio, 8 and 16mm film and slides in any format other than 35 mm

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

spraypainting of word poetry

Poetry Workshop

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This twice-monthly workshop focuses on nourishing and sustaining your creative practice. No experience writing or workshopping poetry? No problem! We'll spend some time reading and...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

This twice-monthly workshop focuses on nourishing and sustaining your creative practice. No experience writing or workshopping poetry? No problem!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Registration

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

1-on-1 ESL Chat

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hearst Room (William Randolph Hearst Study Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

One-on-One ESL Session. If you're interested, please email Lauren Williams at williamsl2@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

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

One-on-One ESL Session. If you're interested, please email Lauren Williams at williamsl2@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Cover of The Nurse's Secret by Amanda Skenandore

Sharpsburg Sleuths Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Sharpsburg Sleuths Mystery Book Club:

Meeting monthly at the Sharpsburg location, this group reads all mysteries all the time.

Event Details:

A grifter cons her way into a training hospital as a series of murders seem to follow her in the historical thriller The Nurse's Secret by Amanda Skenandore. Copies wi...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Sharpsburg Sleuths Mystery Book Club

Meeting monthly at the Sharpsburg location, this group reads all mysteries all the time.

Event Details:

A grifter cons her way into a training hospital as a series of murders seem to follow her in the historical thriller The Nurse's Secret by Amanda Skenandore.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

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

1-on-1 ESL Chat

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

One-on-One ESL Session. If you're interested, please email Lauren Williams at williamsl2@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

One-on-One ESL Session. If you're interested, please email Lauren Williams at williamsl2@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

A pair of hands with red nail polish knitting with beige yarn.

Midweek Knitters

Wednesday, May 29, 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! Bring your current projects. Want to learn crochet? Finley, ou...

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! Bring your current projects.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

A multicultural group of teens.

Teen Scene

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The library has a brand new Teen Space just for grades 7th and up! Come play videogames – we have a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5! There is also lots of creative technology res...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

The library has a brand new Teen Space just for grades 7th and up! Come play videogames – we have a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5!

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies

All supplies provided.

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

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:45pm - 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, ...

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

Our Missing Hearts book cover

Evening Book Group

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 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'...

Event Details:

This month we're reading Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. Stop in to get a copy of the book. Please park in the back of the library and use the doors to the far right.

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. Stop in to get a copy of the book.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Hybrid Program

You can attend in-person OR virtually. Please register either way. You'll receive a Zoom link to attend online.

DIY Lab

DIY Lab Appt (Jim)

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
DIY Lab
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This event is for a 1-on-1 Digitize It Yourself (D.I.Y.) Lab appointment. During the appointment, you can transfer and store your analog memorabilia, such as photos, slides, audio ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This event is for a 1-on-1 Digitize It Yourself (D.I.Y.) Lab appointment. During the appointment, you can transfer and store your analog memorabilia, such as photos, slides, audio and video cassettes, into a digital format for safekeeping.

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”), 35 mm slides, audio cassette tapes, VHS cassette tapes, 8, Hi8 and digital 8 video cassette tapes

Formats our lab cannot support: betamax, reel to reel audio, 8 and 16mm film and slides in any format other than 35 mm

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

A close-up picture of multi-colored skeins of yarn.

Crochet n' Things

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Mah Jong tiles

Open Mah Jong Play

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join other Mah Jong enthusiasts for a weekly game or two! The library has 3 sets but can host more players if participants can bring their own sets. Everyone will need to own the 2...

Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join other Mah Jong enthusiasts for a weekly game or two! The library has 3 sets but can host more players if participants can bring their own sets. Everyone will need to own the 2024 National Mah Jong League card.

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).

Your Registration

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

A child reads under a tent that is also a book at night, while a bear and moose look on in the background.

Adventure Begins at Your Library: Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff-Party! This year's theme is "Adventure Begins at Your Library!" You are welcome to dress up as your favorite adventurer (Dis...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 79
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff-Party!

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).

A photo of rainbow chess pieces.

Chess Club

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join local teen volunteers to play chess every first Saturday of the month! The teen volunteers are happy to teach kids who are new to playing chess. They are also excited to play ...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Join local teen volunteers to play chess every first Saturday of the month! The teen volunteers are happy to teach kids who are new to playing chess. They are also excited to play games of chess with experienced players.

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.

A photo of art supplies scattered in a circle on grey wood.

Teen Art Club

Saturday, June 1, 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! May: Paint ...

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!

May: Paint with Watercolors

June: Make a 3D print model

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.

PITTSBURGH CLO & COOPER-SIEGEL COMMUNITY LIBRARY INVITES YOU TO ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE JEFF GOLDBLUM & THE MILDRED SNITZER ORCHESTRA PLUS ATTEND A SPECIAL POST SHOW COCKTAIL PARTY!

Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Raffle Package

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

PITTSBURGH CLO & COOPER-SIEGEL COMMUNITY LIBRARY INVITES YOU TO ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE JEFF GOLDBLUM & THE MILDRED SNITZER ORCHESTRA PLUS ATTEND A SPECIAL ...

Register Now
Required
Payment
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fundraiser
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 89
Event Details:

PITTSBURGH CLO & COOPER-SIEGEL COMMUNITY LIBRARY INVITES YOU TO ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE JEFF GOLDBLUM & THE MILDRED SNITZER ORCHESTRA PLUS ATTEND A SPECIAL POST SHOW COCKTAIL PARTY!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration

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

Watercolor sketch of Redhawk Coffee in Sharpsburg

Sketches of Sharpsburg & Beyond: Carol Beth Yoffee

All Day 6/3 - 6/7
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Carol Beth Yoffee is an urban sketcher who believes "a life filled with sharing art is a life fulfilled." After finishing sketching people in a scene, and someone recognizes themse...

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

Carol Beth Yoffee is an urban sketcher who believes "a life filled with sharing art is a life fulfilled." After finishing sketching people in a scene, and someone recognizes themself in her work, she experiences joy from knowing they have become p

A multicultural group of teens.

Teen Scene

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The library has a brand new Teen Space just for grades 7th and up! Come play videogames – we have a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5! There is also lots of creative technology res...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

The library has a brand new Teen Space just for grades 7th and up! Come play videogames – we have a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5!

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Photo of detailed coloring page and colored pencils

Coloring Book Club

Monday, June 3, 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. Celebrate PRIDE and color with rainbow colors!

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

Celebrate PRIDE and color with rainbow colors!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.