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Cooks and Books

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Food and Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Cooks and Books:

Join your fellow cookbook-obsessed-peeps as we read, cook, chat and EAT! We'll meet once a month on the 2nd Thursday from 7-9 PM. Each month, we'll read the same cook book or choos...

Event Details:

This month, we're whipping up a Mexican Fiesta with these fun and inspired cookbooks:Tu Casa Mi Casa: Mexican Recipes for the Home Cook by Enrique OlveraMy Mexico City Kitchen: Rec...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food and Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Cooks and Books

Join your fellow cookbook-obsessed-peeps as we read, cook, chat and EAT! We'll meet once a month on the 2nd Thursday from 7-9 PM. Each month, we'll read the same cook book or choose a common ingredient or cuisine. We'll each cook something to share and gather to eat and talk!

Event Details:

This month, we're whipping up a Mexican Fiesta with these fun and inspired cookbooks:

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Your Registration

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

child holding a book about frogs in front of face

Spanish & English Storytime

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a playful storytime in both Spanish and English with interactive books, rhymes, and songs. Storytimes are a great way to build early literacy skills, practice social sk...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
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 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Book jacket for How to Age Disgracefully

Booked for Lunch

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Booked for Lunch:

This group reads both fiction and nonfiction titles of all genres and formats and meets monthly in-person. Stop in or call the library to get a copy of the current month's book....

Event Details:

In April we are discussing How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley 

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Booked for Lunch

This group reads both fiction and nonfiction titles of all genres and formats and meets monthly in-person.

Stop in or call the library to get a copy of the current month's book.

Event Details:

In April we are discussing How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley

 

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Mishka is a tan and brown elk hound mix wearing a teal scarf. She's sitting in front of the magazines at the library.

Read with Mishka the Therapy Dog

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Dogs are the best listeners! Mishka is a certified therapy dog, who is looking forward to hearing some great tales. Mishka and her person, Ms. Alejandra, will be at the library mon...

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dogs are the best listeners! Mishka is a certified therapy dog, who is looking forward to hearing some great tales. Mishka and her person, Ms.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

PALS logo: A red bridge with PALS centered underneath. Text around the top of the image reads "Parent advocates for learning support." Text around the bottom of the image reads "Building the bridge between home and school."

PALS Meet-up

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join parents and other families for this informal PALS meet-up, which meets monthly on the 2nd Saturday.PALS is a group of parents concerned about our children’s learning differenc...

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

Join parents and other families for this informal PALS meet-up, which meets monthly on the 2nd Saturday.

Legs on tip toes

Simple Movement Through Somatics

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join certified person trainer, Tom Capriotti for a 1-hour somatics session. Somatics engages the nervous system in an active learning process that consists of slow, focused, intent...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

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).

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.This staff-...

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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 teen reads a book while hanging upside down

Teen Book Tasting

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Book Club, Literacy
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Share your love of reading in our monthly book club for teens! Join Ms. Sara and other readers for a delectable spread of books to sample, savor, and discuss. Each month we will ha...

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Share your love of reading in our monthly book club for teens! Join Ms. Sara and other readers for a delectable spread of books to sample, savor, and discuss. Each month we will have several curated tables, including graphic novels.

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.

Toddler reading a book

Wiggle Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Get up and get moving during our toddler storytime (for children ages 18-36 months) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime features books, fingerplays, bounces, scarves, ...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Get up and get moving during our toddler storytime (for children ages 18-36 months) 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.

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...

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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.

Toddler reading a book

Sing Me a Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies (ages 0-18 months) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime provides ways to explore lit...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies (ages 0-18 months) 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.

Laptop and writing paper

Poetry Workshop

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This group meets every other week and focuses on nourishing and sustaining your creative practice. No experience writing or reading poetry? No problem! We'll spend time reading and...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This group meets every other week and focuses on nourishing and sustaining your creative practice. No experience writing or reading poetry? No problem!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

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).

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...

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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 are:

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Theater Chairs

Plays Off the Stage

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Plays Off the Stage:

Join us for an evening of super-casual play reading! No acting experience needed - Just an interest in theater and language and an open mind!    Please sign up and b...

Event Details:

Plays are announced one month before we meet.

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Plays Off the Stage

Join us for an evening of super-casual play reading! No acting experience needed - Just an interest in theater and language and an open mind!    

Please sign up and be a part of a fun activity!  Note: because we need to be wrapped up by 7:30, please arrive by 6:20 so that we can optimize our time together.

Facilitated by local Fox Chapel resident, Joanna Patterson. She is a theater aficionado and in her own mind, an award-winning audience member. 

Event Details:

Plays are announced one month before we meet.

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).

Your Registration

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

I Voted

FC Democrats

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to join this monthly meeting of the Fox Chapel Democratic Committee.

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

Everyone is welcome to join this monthly meeting of the Fox Chapel Democratic Committee.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

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!Program meets biwee...

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. Th...

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 (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 a Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart on screen

Video Game Hangout

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Time to hangout and play some games! Stop by the Teen Space on the 3rd Wednesday each month to play some video games on Nintendo Switch and PS5 with Mr. Finley and your friends!Thi...

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Time to hangout and play some games! Stop by the Teen Space on the 3rd Wednesday each month to play some video games on Nintendo Switch and PS5 with Mr. Finley and your friends!

This staff-led program is FREE - donations appreciated.

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).

A group of multicultural babies and caregivers.

Wiggle Time

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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. Engaging young...

Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

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...

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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.

child holding a book about frogs in front of face

Spanish & English Storytime

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a playful storytime in both Spanish and English with interactive books, rhymes, and songs. Storytimes are a great way to build early literacy skills, practice social sk...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
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 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

A photo of white and black gaming controllers.

Teen After Hours

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Movie, Music
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Teen After Hours every third Friday from 6:30-8:30pm! We'll have pizza and snacks and play video games, sing karaoke, play hide and seek in the library with the lights ...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Join us for Teen After Hours every third Friday from 6:30-8:30pm! We'll have pizza and snacks and play video games, sing karaoke, play hide and seek in the library with the lights off, and much more! So come have a chill time with us.

Disclaimer(s)

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).

A photo of a toy Rowlet sitting on a branch.

Pokémon Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Kids
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! For kids ages 6-11. The trading of Pokémon cards wi...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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! For kids ages 6-11.

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).