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Therapets with Bandit

3:00pm–4:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health
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Head to the library to get some therapeutic pets in with Jessica and her pup, Bandit. Bandit is a 7 YO charming and chill Portuguese Water Dog who loves all the pets, squeezes and attention.

This event is in the "All Locations" group

CLOSED for Easter Holiday

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We are closed Sunday, April 5, 2026, for the Easter holiday. 

This event is in the "Sharpsburg" group
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.

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

Simple Movement Through Somatics

10:30am–12:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Verne C. Koch Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
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Join certified person trainer, Tom Capriotti for a 1-hour somatics session.

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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 (SCL).

This event is in the "Sharpsburg" group

Maker Monday

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

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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.

This event is in the "Sharpsburg" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Lecture
Registration Required
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History is our story! Join the Allegheny County Park Rangers for a presentation about the History of Hartwood Acres as we begin Earth Month!

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Your Registration

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

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

Wiggle Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Cooper-Siegel
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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.

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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 (SCL).

This event is in the "Sharpsburg" group

Little Hands PreK Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Sharpsburg
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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.

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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 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

Sing Me a Storytime

11:15am–11:45am
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Verne C. Koch Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers (ages birth - 2 years) and their caregivers.

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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.

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

Play Lab

4:30pm–5:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
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Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

DIY Lab Appt (Debbie)

4:30pm–6:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
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This event is for a 1-on-1 Digitize It Yourself (D.I.Y.) Lab appointment with a trained volunteer.

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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”), 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.

This event is in the "Sharpsburg" group

Teen Scene

4:00pm–6:00pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Technology
Registration Required
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Every Wednesday is Teen Scene with Mr. Finn! If you are in grades 6-12, this is the program for you!

Think spring! Today we'll paint little pots and plant some spring seeds!

April Activities:

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

This event is in the "Sharpsburg" group

Afterschool Art

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

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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.

This event is in the "Sharpsburg" group

Stitch Social

6:00pm–7:00pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Fiction Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stitch a project and new friendships at Stitch Social, a dedicated time each month on the 2nd Wednesday for folks to bring their fiber arts projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, etc.) and socialize, skill share, and relax for an hour.

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

This event is in the "Sharpsburg" group

Horror Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Fiction Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This bimonthly book club at Sharpsburg reads all horror, all the time!

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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 (SCL).

This event is in the "Sharpsburg" group

Wiggle Time

10:30am–11:00am
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
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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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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).

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

DIY Lab Appt (Jim)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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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.

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

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 open hours.  Please drop by and learn what the makerspace has to offer.

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

Watercolor Landscapes

5:30pm–6:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Manley-Dozzi Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Discover the beauty of watercolor painting! Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush or are looking to try something new, this beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to start.

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Ages 12+

Ages 12+ only please.

Registration

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

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

Craft n' Things

6:00pm–7:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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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! 

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After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

Cooks and Books: Best of '25

7:00pm–9:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Food and Cooking
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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!

Let's cook with some of the Best Cookbooks of 2025 according to Epicurious

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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.

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

Spanish & English Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Cooper-Siegel
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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.

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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 (SCL).

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

Booked For Lunch Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Verne C. Koch Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Booked for Lunch

This group reads both fiction and nonfiction titles of all genres and formats and meets on the 2nd Friday of every month. Stop in or call the library to get a copy of the current month's book. 

April is our Fantasy month, so we will be reading The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden.

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Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

This event is in the "Cooper-Siegel" group

Teen After Hours

5:30pm–7:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Verne C. Koch Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our Middle School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

Interested in helping out? Bring a snack to share!

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After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

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