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FCAHS Orchestra: Disney Pop-Up Concert

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
James I Mitnick Room: A & B at Cooper-Siegel

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Adults
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: James I Mitnick Room: A & B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join the FCAHS orchestra to learn about instruments through the music and stories of your favorite Disney characters!

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best kept secrets: A Photography Exhibit by Eli Kurs-Lasky

All Day 4/13–4/18
Sharpsburg
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Gallery Wall
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

best kept secrets is a photography collection by Eli Kurs-Lasky.

Simple Movement Through Somatics

10:30am–12:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Verne C. Koch 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 18+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (Cooper-Siegel) or 412-781-0783 (Sharpsburg).

Maker Monday

4:30pm–5:30pm
Sharpsburg
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you can dream it, you can make it at Maker Monday every Monday at 4:30pm! This program for grades K-5 rotates content with some weeks being more arts focused and other weeks being more science focused.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (Cooper-Siegel) or 412-781-0783 (Sharpsburg).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Game Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Sharpsburg
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Suffering from board-om? Get your game on at the library! We'll have a selection of curated board and card games for you to play each month on the 2nd Monday - we'll vote what to play at the beginning of the session.

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Wiggle Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Cooper-Siegel
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Verne C. Koch 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 (Cooper-Siegel) or 412-781-0783 (Sharpsburg).

Little Hands PreK Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Sharpsburg
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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 (Cooper-Siegel) or 412-781-0783 (Sharpsburg).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Sing Me a Storytime

11:15am–11:45am
Cooper-Siegel
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Verne C. Koch 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.

Poetry Workshop

12:30pm–2:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: James I Mitnick Program Room: A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
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 (Cooper-Siegel) or 412-781-0783 (Sharpsburg).

Play Lab

4:30pm–5:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Verne C. Koch 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 Appt (Debbie)

4:30pm–6:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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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 18+ only please.

French Conversation Group

11:00am–12:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: James I Mitnick Program Room: A
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 (Cooper-Siegel) or 412-781-0783 (Sharpsburg).

Your Registration

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

Craft & Chat

2:00pm–3:00pm
Sharpsburg
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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!

Program meets biweekly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Teen Scene

4:00pm–6:00pm
Sharpsburg
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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.

Afterschool Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
Sharpsburg
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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 (Cooper-Siegel) or 412-781-0783 (Sharpsburg).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Tome Raiders Nonfiction Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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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.

In From Here to Eternity, join mortician Caitlin Doughty as she travels the globe to witness how other cultures honor their dead—from Boliv

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Wiggle Time

10:30am–11:00am
Sharpsburg
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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 (Cooper-Siegel) or 412-781-0783 (Sharpsburg).

DIY Lab Appt (Jim)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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. 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”), 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 18+ only please.

Makerspace Walk-In Hours

3:00pm–5:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Manley-Dozzi Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Makerspace informational walk-in hours.  Please drop by and learn what the makerspace has to offer.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Machine Sewing for Beginners

5:30pm–7:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Manley-Dozzi Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Have a sewing machine sitting in a closet that you've never quite figured out? This beginner-friendly event is designed for you!

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 12+

Ages 12+ only please.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (Cooper-Siegel) or 412-781-0783 (Sharpsburg).

Craft n' Things

6:00pm–7:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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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:

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.

Spanish & English Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Cooper-Siegel
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Verne C. Koch 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 (Cooper-Siegel) or 412-781-0783 (Sharpsburg).

3D Printing

4:00pm–5:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Diana G Manley Makerspace (Left Side/Equipment)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

There's something pretty magical about turning a digital file into a real object, and now you can try it yourself. In this introductory session, you'll learn how to find and download a 3D model ready for print.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 12+

Ages 12+ only please.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (Cooper-Siegel) or 412-781-0783 (Sharpsburg).

Southwest PA Data Center Community Organizing Summit

9:00am–3:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Kitchenette
Purpose of Meeting

Southwest PA Data Center Community Organizing Summit

Hush Between the Rush Silent Book Club

9:30am–11:00am
Cooper-Siegel
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking for a book club experience without the pressure of assigned readings or mandatory discussion?

Disclaimer(s)

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (Cooper-Siegel) or 412-781-0783 (Sharpsburg).