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1-on-1 ESL Chat

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

conversation

1-on-1 ESL Chat

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

A poinsettia flower created from white and red felt.

Craft & Chat

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Photo of State Rep. Mandy Steele

Rep. Steele Staff Mobile Office Hours

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
SCL Fiction Area at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by every Wednesday for help with:

Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Fiction Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Stop by every Wednesday for help with:

Teens

Teen Scene

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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!

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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 photo of four colorful, cardboard candles created out of TP rolls.

Afterschool Art

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

RC

Tome Raiders Nonfiction Book Club: Reader's Choice Edition

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club, History
Age Group:
Adults
Tome Raiders:

Tired of the same old bestsellers? Craving books that surprise, challenge, and expand your mind? The Tome Raiders Book Club is your passport to the strange, fascinating, and overlo...

For this holiday-edition of Tome Raiders Nonfiction Book Club, please read whatever you want and come ready to share your thoughts with the group! We all need some more books on our "TBR" (To Be Read) List for the new year!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tome Raiders

Tired of the same old bestsellers? Craving books that surprise, challenge, and expand your mind? The Tome Raiders Book Club is your passport to the strange, fascinating, and overlooked corners of nonfiction. From the origin of medical discoveries to untold histories and mind-bending science, we hunt down and engage with the most intriguing reads.

Join us as we delve into the broad and weird world of nonfiction every 3rd Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, we dive into a nonfiction book, from the reclusive mountains of Idaho in Tara Westover's Educated to the sprawling historical true crime journey of The Wager by David Grann.

For this holiday-edition of Tome Raiders Nonfiction Book Club, please read whatever you want and come ready to share your thoughts with the group! We all need some more books on our "TBR" (To Be Read) List for the new year!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Book cover of A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

Horror Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
SCL Fiction Area at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

We have rescheduled to one week later, Wednesday 12/17 at 7pm.

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

We have rescheduled to one week later, Wednesday 12/17 at 7pm.

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).

A group of multicultural babies and caregivers.

Wiggle Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

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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).

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

Craft n' Things

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

For the month of December, come in to Craft n' Things to learn how to cross stitch! All supplies will be provided with a bunch of fun holiday patterns to try out!

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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:

For the month of December, come in to Craft n' Things to learn how to cross stitch! All supplies will be provided with a bunch of fun holiday patterns to try out!

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

2025 live reading SCL

Live Reading of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Join us for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol live, performed by candlelight by an actor in period costume! This event uses Dickens' preferred text for live readings and typically lasts about 90 minutes.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol live, performed by candlelight by an actor in period costume! This event uses Dickens' preferred text for live readings and typically lasts about 90 minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

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

Curious Owl

Curiosity Cabaret

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Curiosity Cabaret, Cooper-Siegel Community Library’s Grown-Up Show & Tell! Ten presenters will get ten minutes each to showcase a PowerPoint presentation on their Favorite Historical Fun Fact! 

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

Join us for Curiosity Cabaret, Cooper-Siegel Community Library’s Grown-Up Show & Tell! Ten presenters will get ten minutes each to showcase a PowerPoint presentation on their Favorite Historical Fun Fact! 

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).

Your Registration

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

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

Chinese & English Storytime

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Language, Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids

Explore the Chinese language with native speaker Ms. JJ through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences! This monthly program on the 3rd Saturday of the month is designed for kids in preschool - 2nd grade with their caregivers. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Language, Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the Chinese language with native speaker Ms. JJ through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences! This monthly program on the 3rd Saturday of the month is designed for kids in preschool - 2nd grade with 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).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Musical notes with text

FCAHS Orchestra: Holiday Pop-Up Concert

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Adults

The Fox Chapel Area High School Orchestra loves libraries! Come and join our string students as they read Hanukkah and Christmas stories and pepper them with familiar music.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Fox Chapel Area High School Orchestra loves libraries! Come and join our string students as they read Hanukkah and Christmas stories and pepper them with familiar music.

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.

A photo of a toy Rowlet on a branch.

Pokémon Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Kids

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! 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
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! 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

conversation

1-on-1 ESL Chat

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

DIY Lab

DIY Lab Appt (Debbie)

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Cooper-Siegel Closing Early

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cooper-Siegel, DIY Lab

Cooper-Siegel Community Library will be closing early at 5pm in advance of Christmas Eve. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Closing
Branches:
Cooper-Siegel, DIY Lab
Description:

Cooper-Siegel Community Library will be closing early at 5pm in advance of Christmas Eve. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Both Locations Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Cooper-Siegel, Sharpsburg, DIY Lab, Off Site, All Locations

Both locations closed in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Cooper-Siegel, Sharpsburg, DIY Lab, Off Site, All Locations
Description:

Both locations closed in observance of the Christmas holiday.

conversation

1-on-1 ESL Chat

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Sharpsburg Community Library Closed

All Day
Sharpsburg
Closing
Branches:
Sharpsburg

Cooper-Siegel Closing Early

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Cooper-Siegel, DIY Lab

Cooper-Siegel Community Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Have a safe and happy holiday! 

Closing
Branches:
Cooper-Siegel, DIY Lab
Description:

Cooper-Siegel Community Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Have a safe and happy holiday! 

Both Locations Closed

All Day
Cooper-Siegel, Sharpsburg, DIY Lab, All Locations
Closing
Branches:
Cooper-Siegel, Sharpsburg, DIY Lab, All Locations

Both Locations Closed

All Day
Cooper-Siegel, Sharpsburg, DIY Lab, All Locations
Closing
Branches:
Cooper-Siegel, Sharpsburg, DIY Lab, All Locations