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Film Series

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Cooper-Siegel and the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a 3-part fall film series: Classics with a Twist through the library's free streaming service, Kanopy. Sunday, 9/...

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Join Cooper-Siegel and the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a 3-part fall film series: Classics with a Twist through the library's free streaming service,

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).

Painting of the Fox Chapel Waterfall

Painting Local: Paintings by James Hamm

All Day 12/2 - 12/6
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Over the past few years, local artist James Hamm has focused on painting local scenes en plein air or from photos taken in the Pittsburgh region and Western Pennsylvania area. Thes...

Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Over the past few years, local artist James Hamm has focused on painting local scenes en plein air or from photos taken in the Pittsburgh region and Western Pennsylvania area.

Legs on tip toes

Simple Movement Through Somatics

Monday, December 2, 2024 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: 11
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).

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

Teen Art Studio

Monday, December 2, 2024 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 (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 detailed coloring page and colored pencils

Coloring Book Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chill out and color with us! We'll have a theme or specific coloring book every month in this meet up program for adults.  All supplies provided. This staff-led program ...

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

Chill out and color with us! We'll have a theme or specific coloring book every month in this meet up program for adults. 

All supplies provided.

This staff-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.

Toddler reading a book

Wiggle Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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 a...

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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: 79
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 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.

Toddler reading a book

Sing Me a Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
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.

A mother's hand guides her young son as he paints with a paintbrush on paper.

Little Hands Art Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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: 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.

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

Make-n-Take

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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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Required
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:

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

People speaking French together

French Conversation Group

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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? We are launching a new French Conversation Group! Designed for intermediate to advanced French speakers, this grou...

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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? We are launching a new French Conversation Group!

A close up photo of two hands knitting.

Mid-Week Knitters

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join a group of knitters and crocheters for 2 hours of crafting and chatting. New knitters and crocheters welcome!  We also have donated yarn and other supplies if you so n...

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Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join a group of knitters and crocheters for 2 hours of crafting and chatting. New knitters and crocheters welcome! 

We also have donated yarn and other supplies if you so need!

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Photo of State Rep. Mandy Steele

Rep. Steele Mobile Office Hours

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharpsburg
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop by every Wednesday for help with:Senior Bus PassesProperty TaxRent RebateUnemploymentState Departments - Revenue, Treasury, Human Services, PennDOTConstituent Services Advisor...

Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Stop by every Wednesday for help with:

Photo of a diverse group of senior adults

Senior Craft & Chat

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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 b...

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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 biweekly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Supplies provided.

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, December 4, 2024 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.  ...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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. 

All supplies provided.

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.

Clip art of a TV with anime character, Japanese fan, and bowl of ramen with anime written in katakana above

Anime Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love anime and everything that goes with it? Then come to the monthly Anime Club on the 1st Wednesday! Watch a new anime each time, learn some beginner Japanese, draw manga ...

Register Now
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do you love anime and everything that goes with it? Then come to the monthly Anime Club on the 1st Wednesday! Watch a new anime each time, learn some beginner Japanese, draw manga characters, plan out or work on cosplay, and more with Mr. Finley!

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, December 5, 2024 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...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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).

DIY Lab

DIY Lab Appt (Jim)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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”), 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.

A close up photo of multi-colored skeins of yarn.

Crochet n' Things

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.

genealogy research

Into the DIY Lab

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DIY Lab at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
History, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Local History Librarian Cameron in the DIY Lab to learn about the resources we have to help you finish your personal archive projects.

Register Now
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join Local History Librarian Cameron in the DIY Lab to learn about the resources we have to help you finish your personal archive projects.

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.

child holding a book about frogs in front of face

Spanish & English Storytime

Friday, December 6, 2024 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: 34
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).

Neon sign reading Open Late

First Friday - Late Hours

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sharpsburg
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the library during First Fridays each month! We'll be open for browsing, borrowing, and hanging out from 6 to 9pm. Please note that patron computers will not be availabl...

Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the library during First Fridays each month! We'll be open for browsing, borrowing, and hanging out from 6 to 9pm.

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Illustration of objects denoting various winter holidays including a dreidel, kinara, red lantern, and Christmas tree

First Friday Fun: Gingerbread Edition

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Drop in during First Friday for our annual Gingerbread House project! Supplies are limited, so be sure to come early to make a holiday house. First-come, first-serve. Due to sup...

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

Drop in during First Friday for our annual Gingerbread House project! Supplies are limited, so be sure to come early to make a holiday house. First-come, first-serve.

Due to supply quantities, one house per family.

Painting of the Fox Chapel Waterfall

James Hamm Closing Reception

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the closing reception of Painting Local: Paintings by James Hamm during the December First Friday. James will be onsite to discuss his art and process. A portion of art...

Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for the closing reception of Painting Local: Paintings by James Hamm during the December First Friday. James will be onsite to discuss his art and process. A portion of art sales (25% per piece sold) directly benefit the library.

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

Chinese & English Storytime

Saturday, December 7, 2024 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:

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 ...

Register Now
Required
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: 35
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 first Saturday of the month.

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).