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Cover of Centenial history book for Blawnox, featuring bronze statue of a man, a woman, and two children

Blawnox: A Small Town with a Large Legacy

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Verne C. Koch Room at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
History, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Community Ink: Local Author Series:

This community-focused series is designed to spotlight and celebrate the literary talent of Western Pennsylvania. This platform creates space for local authors to share their work,...

Allegheny County’s Blawnox Borough along with its namesake company, Blaw-Knox, have an interesting story to tell.

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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Verne C. Koch Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Community Ink: Local Author Series

This community-focused series is designed to spotlight and celebrate the literary talent of Western Pennsylvania. This platform creates space for local authors to share their work, discuss their creative process, and connect directly with readers. These events feature book readings, lectures, signings, and Q&A sessions, fostering an intimate and interactive atmosphere. We've hosted authors like Marie Benedict, Brooke Barker and Boaz Frankel, Andy McPhee, and Clare Beams to name a few.

Our hope with Community Ink is to strengthen ties between authors and their local audience; showcase writers across genres, from fiction and poetry to memoirs and academic works; offer insights into the writing process, publishing journey, and the power of storytelling while providing visibility and encouragement for authors to thrive within their community.

Allegheny County’s Blawnox Borough along with its namesake company, Blaw-Knox, have an interesting story to tell.

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After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Irish tricolor, featuring shamrock and harp

Roots of Irish-American Culture

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Verne C. Koch Room at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
History, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Verne C. Koch Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Merriam-Webster defines hyphenate as  

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Registration

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

Photo of baby bird with open beak in nest

Nesting Birds with Bird Town PA

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Lecture, STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Springtime is upon us and spring means baby birds!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Springtime is upon us and spring means baby birds!

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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).

Photo of pale purple orchids

Orchids 101 with Orchid Society of Western PA

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Lecture, STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Have you ever thought about growing orchids but didn't know where to start?

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever thought about growing orchids but didn't know where to start?

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

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

Photo of mansion at Hartwood Acres

History of Hartwood Acres

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
History, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

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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Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

History is our story! Join the Allegheny County Park Rangers for a presentation about the History of Hartwood Acres as we begin Earth Month!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Cover of The Silent Trumpet by Bill Gormley

Community Ink: Bill Gormley and the Ethics of Fictional Detectives

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Verne C. Koch Room at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Community Ink: Local Author Series:

This community-focused series is designed to spotlight and celebrate the literary talent of Western Pennsylvania. This platform creates space for local authors to share their work,...

Bill Gormley discusses his second murder mystery, The Silent Trumpet, set in Pittsburgh.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Verne C. Koch Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Community Ink: Local Author Series

This community-focused series is designed to spotlight and celebrate the literary talent of Western Pennsylvania. This platform creates space for local authors to share their work, discuss their creative process, and connect directly with readers. These events feature book readings, lectures, signings, and Q&A sessions, fostering an intimate and interactive atmosphere. We've hosted authors like Marie Benedict, Brooke Barker and Boaz Frankel, Andy McPhee, and Clare Beams to name a few.

Our hope with Community Ink is to strengthen ties between authors and their local audience; showcase writers across genres, from fiction and poetry to memoirs and academic works; offer insights into the writing process, publishing journey, and the power of storytelling while providing visibility and encouragement for authors to thrive within their community.

Bill Gormley discusses his second murder mystery, The Silent Trumpet, set in Pittsburgh.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.