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A group of multicultural babies and caregivers.

Wiggle Time

Thursday, April 3, 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...

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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).

DIY Lab

DIY Lab Appt (Jim)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
DIY Lab
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
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.

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.

A close up photo of multi-colored yarn skeins.

Crochet n' Things

Thursday, April 3, 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: 18
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.

Beth Binger

Solo Travel for Women: Finding Wonder Around the Bend

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the freedom and wonder of a solo road trip. Join author and world traveler, Beth Binger, as she shares her journey, the adventures that shaped her, and the inspiration beh...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Discover the freedom and wonder of a solo road trip.

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 4, 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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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 (SCL).

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

Chinese & English Storytime: Virtual Version

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language, Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids
Event Details:

For our April 5th Chinese & English Storytime, we will have a virtual program that provides an opportunity to explore the Chinese language through bilingual songs, books, and p...

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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

For our April 5th Chinese & English Storytime, we will have a virtual program that provides an opportunity to explore the Chinese language through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences from the comfort of your own home!

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 closeup photo of a yellow book with a rainbow bookmark

Reading Rainbow Media Club

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room (Mcllroy Family Teen Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a Media Club all about LGBTQIA+ characters! Read books, watch shows or movies and talk about them together! Bring your suggestions each month so we can all vote on whic...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Teen Room (Mcllroy Family Teen Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a Media Club all about LGBTQIA+ characters! Read books, watch shows or movies and talk about them together!

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Rainbow stack of books with a space background.

Reading Rockets: K-2 Book Club

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club, Literacy
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club designed for kids entering grades K-2! Reading books is even more fun when we can talk about the stories with friends. How does it work?Read th...

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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club, Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club designed for kids entering grades K-2! Reading books is even more fun when we can talk about the stories with friends. 

How does it work?

Disclaimer(s)

Registration

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

DIY Lab

DIY Lab Appt (Carol)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
DIY Lab
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
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.

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.

Legs on tip toes

Simple Movement Through Somatics

Monday, April 7, 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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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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 (SCL).

A teenaged boy creates art with an array of recycled materials.

Teen Art Studio

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join certified art instructor Ms. Alison for a monthly multi-media art studio with a nurturing environment where ALL are encouraged to find the joy in creating art! For middle and ...

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Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join certified art instructor Ms. Alison for a monthly multi-media art studio with a nurturing environment where ALL are encouraged to find the joy in creating art! For middle and high school students in grades 6-12. 

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.

Your Registration

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

An open book with a spoon and fork branching out of pages. Text below reads: Story Supper - for littlest readers & their grown-ups - a Fox Families Care program

Story Supper

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

THIS MONTH WE WILL BE JOINED BY A THERAPY DOG FROM ANIMAL FRIENDS!Nurture your littlest reader's mind and body with Story Supper, our monthly family literacy program in partnership...

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

THIS MONTH WE WILL BE JOINED BY A THERAPY DOG FROM ANIMAL FRIENDS!

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.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

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 8, 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 8, 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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Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

People speaking French together

French Conversation Group (AM)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for a fun and casual way to practice your French? Join our French Conversation Group! Designed for intermediate to advanced French speakers, this group offers a wel...

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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Are you looking for a fun and casual way to practice your French? Join our French Conversation Group!

Toddler reading a book

Sing Me a Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 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...

Register Now
Required
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.

older couple kissing

New to Medicare?

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hearst Room (William Randolph Hearst Study Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Licensed Health Insurance Agent, Teresa Scott-Carano for a casual, educational presentation on Medicare.  Learn about Medicare parts A/B/C/D plus Medigap/Medicare Supplem...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Hearst Room (William Randolph Hearst Study Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join Licensed Health Insurance Agent, Teresa Scott-Carano for a casual, educational presentation on Medicare.  Learn about Medicare parts A/B/C/D plus Medigap/Medicare Supplement plans.   Learn how Medicare can impact COBRA, e

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Registration

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

Laptop and writing paper

Poetry Workshop

Tuesday, April 8, 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...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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 (SCL).

Book jacket for The House on Mango Street

ESL Book Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club, Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for a fun way to improve your English reading and speaking skills? Join our ESL Book Club! Each month, we’ll read a short, engaging book with simple language and mi...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Language
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you looking for a fun way to improve your English reading and speaking skills? Join our ESL Book Club!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

A photo from above of four kids sitting at a wooden table and doing art.

Make-n-Take: Special Take Home Suncatcher Kit

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Battle of Books/Middle School Battle

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
A close up photo of hands in red nail polish knitting with tan yarn.

Mid-Week Knitters

Wednesday, April 9, 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 Game Day

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Play a game and get social! Bring your favorite board or card games for our monthly gaming meetup for senior adults!Program meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday. This volunteer-...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Play a game and get social! Bring your favorite board or card games for our monthly gaming meetup for senior adults!

Program meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday. 

This volunteer-led program is FREE - donations appreciated.

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 9, 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...

Register Now
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 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Your Registration

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