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Half Hour Gentlemen Collage Exhibit

All Day 12/4 - 12/9
Sharpsburg
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for an exhibit by Half Hour Gentlemen Collage, consisting of Lauren Miller and Jeanne-Marie Hannan. The duo creates mixed media collages inspired by their world, their experiences, and their wild imaginations. Their hope is that their work ma...

Coffee with a Cop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Event Details:
Stop by the library for coffee, donuts and conversation with the Fox Chapel Police.  ...

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

DIY Lab Appt (Ed P)

10:00am - 12:00pm
DIY Lab
Full
Registration
Library Branch: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration 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. Before ...

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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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:
Get up and get moving with a playful storytime that includes interactive books, rhymes, and songs for kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. We design our storytimes to feature activities that develop many skills including early lite...

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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).

Booked for Lunch

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Booked for Lunch

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

It is a hybrid book club so you may attend in person or connect from home via Zoom.

You will automatically receive the Zoom link when you register.

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

Event Details:
In December we will be reading a collection of children's books, sharing some holiday treats and choosing our book club selections for for 2024.   ...

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Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Open Mah Jong Play

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 2023 National Mah Jong League card. Area Mah Jong Pro, Dorothy Drenn...

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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.

Read with Mishka

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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 monthly (typically on the 2nd Friday). Registration is encouraged so w...

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Chinese & English Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Language, Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:
Explore the Chinese language through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences. This program is designed for kids in grades preschool - 2nd grade with their caregivers. This program occurs on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, except Nov. 25 and Dec. 2...

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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).

Gingerbread Houses

11:00am - 1:00pm
Sharpsburg
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Registration
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
All ages are invited to make gingerbread houses with us to celebrate the holiday season! We'll provide you with a takeout box, graham crackers, candy, icing, and everything you need to make a sweet house! Parents should accompany young children an...

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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.

Cookie Walk Fundraiser

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food and Cooking, Fundraiser
Event Details:
Not a cookie baker? Don’t have time to bake? Join us for the 1st Annual Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg Community Libraries Holiday Cookie Tour! For $8, our staff will help you select a dozen cookies from the delectable array of beautiful holiday con...

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Mini Gingerbread Houses

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Join us for our annual Mini Gingerbread House making! We'll use graham crackers, icing, and candy to decorate mini-houses! Stop by the library anytime from 1:00 - 2:30. The activity generally takes 20-30 minutes to complete. Geared for ages 5-11, but...

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Registration

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

1-on-1 Tech Help

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Make a 60 minute appointment to get some help with your technology questions. Troubleshoot with an expert high schooler who will help with devices like cell phones (iphone and android), e-readers  (iPad, Chromebook), laptops, library apps (Hoopl...

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Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Registration

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

Purls of Wisdom

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Good things happen when you mix community with creativity. Join knitters of all ages and experience levels for the inaugural meeting of Purls of Wisdom, Fox Chapel Area's knitting circle. Bring your current WIPs (works in progress) and enjoy conversa...

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Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fundraiser, Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Join us for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol live, performed by candlelight by an actor in period costume! This event is best for adults and kiddos 10-and-up. If you have a younger child that wouldn't be able to sit through the hour+ performance, w...

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After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Half Hour Gentlemen Collage Exhibit

All Day 12/11 - 12/16
Sharpsburg
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for an exhibit by Half Hour Gentlemen Collage, consisting of Lauren Miller and Jeanne-Marie Hannan. The duo creates mixed media collages inspired by their world, their experiences, and their wild imaginations. Their hope is that their work ma...

Little Hands Art Storytime

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Sharpsburg
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Registration
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Our youngest friends are invited to imagine and create with Ms. Alison at this weekly art-integration storytime for PreK children and their caregivers. Each session will include stories and a hands-on developmentally appropriate art activity. We w...

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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.

Painting Studio

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Learn different painting techniques with Ms. Alison in our biweekly Painter Studio! Projects will be scaled for age groups/skills levels to be developmentally appropriate. Watercolor Winter! We will try a few techniques for using watercolor pai...

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Lavender Lounge

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
You asked, we listened! LGBTQ+ adults are invited to our bimonthly Lavender Lounge with Mr. Calvin! Make friends, chat about queer issues, and make art! ...

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Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

DIY Lab Appt (Kari)

10:00am - 12:00pm
DIY Lab
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Library Branch: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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. Before ...

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.

Wiggle Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:
Children ages 2 and under and their caregivers are invited to join us every week for a wiggly, giggly program featuring fingerplays, bounces, tickles, and shakers. We will be inside in our program room on the lower-level so that we have room to sprea...

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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.

1-on-1 ESL Chat

10:30am - 11:30am
Cooper-Siegel
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 ...

Make-n-Take

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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. 9/12: Fuse Bead Spinners 9/19: Yarn Letters 9/26: F...

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Registration

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

Teen Time

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Hang out, make friends, and express yourself with Mr. James! Each week there will be different activities to try - from STEM to art to writing! This is a time for teens in GR 7-12. Tweens should check out our Thursday program. Come bake and d...

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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.

1-on-1 ESL Chat

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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 ...