Westmoreland County Libraries

Lit & Lively Book Discussion: Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford
2026-04-07 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Love to have lively lit(erature) discussions? So do we.
First Tuesday of the month in the Katie Room (off the children’s library; 2nd floor). Books/Discussions are volunteer member chosen/led.
A limited number of books for the next month will be distributed at the discussion. First come, first served. When signing up online, please write in the notes if you will need a book or not.
Registration Required.

Chai Time with Books
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Are you an adult who enjoys reading Young Adult and Middle Grade fiction? Join this book club on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30-8pm. Join the host Tiff Parker and fellow readers for a fun discussion, along with some cozy chai tea. This month’s book is The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

The Write Time
2026-04-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Having trouble staying focused while writing at home? Need some writing accountability partners?
Join us for a monthly Write-in at the library. Bring your laptop or pen and paper along with your work in progress, outline, or ideas and sit alongside fellow writers while you work on your individual projects.
This isnâ€™t a critique program. No one will be asked to share anything — just come and enjoy a quiet, focused â€œWrite Time.â€
This program is for teens through adults. Please register in advance.
Registration Required.

Tales From the Civil War Era
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Step back into the late 1700s with storyteller Alan Irvine for an evening of frontier tales of Western Pennsylvania. Through engaging storytelling, Irvine recounts the hardships, dangers, and determination of those who lived on the edge of a growing nation.
Listen to tales from the days of the French and Indian War and Pontiacâ€™s Warâ€”of tense nights on the frontier, sudden raids, and the daily struggle to survive. Discover the little-known story of Virginiaâ€™s attempt to take control of Pittsburgh, and how it eventually became the Gateway to the West. Hear about the dramatic uprising of farmers of the Whiskey Rebellion.
To register, stop by the Upstairs Circulation Desk, call 724-539-1972, or visit our website.
Registration Required.

AAUW Speaker Series
2026-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The Murrysville AAUW will host a special speaker each month as part of their monthly meetings. April 9, 2026 – Amy Covell-Murthy will present the topic – Different Approaches to Repatriation. This event is free and open to all members of the community. In March and April, the program will be held in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building downstairs from the library. Registration is not required.

Beginners' Painting Class
2026-04-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
This program provides adults with a lesson in basic painting techniques. Each adult will go home with a unique canvas art piece they create. All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary. Registration is required!
Registration Required.

Mah Jongg
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
For both experienced and beginning Mah Jongg players. Sets and cards
provided, but players may bring their own.

Plant-Based Nutrition
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. The group will meet in the library in Conference Room 1. Programming details to follow.
Registration Required.

Thursday Morning Book Group
2026-04-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The group meets the third Thursday of each month. The book for April’s discussion is: Wild Dark Shore, by Charlotte McConaghy. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Silent Book Club
2026-04-16 17:30 - 18:45 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Silent Book Club is a space for book lovers who enjoy reading in good company, without the pressure of assigned books or rules around structured discussions. Whether youâ€™re working your way through the classics or diving into a new nonfiction title, our monthly meetups offer a relaxed and quiet environment where you can read at your own pace alongside fellow readers. Join us on the third Thursday of every month from 5:30-6:45 pm. Itâ€™s BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and all readers are welcome, including but not limited to, ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, and comic books. Afterward, you’re welcome to chat, share recommendations, or simply head home feeling refreshed. Learn more about the club here: https://silentbook.club/pages/about-us

Shelf Help Book Club
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
Join us for a nonfiction book club focused on self improvement!

Page Turners Book Club
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
Join us for Page Turners Book Club!

Pages from the Past Book Club
2026-04-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Historical and Non-fiction for adults. This event is now held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Book selection for this month is Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves by Nicola Twilley. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Tuesday Afternoon Book Group
2026-04-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The group meets the third Tuesday afternoon of each month. The book for April’s discussion is: My Friends by Fredrick Backman. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

CANCELLED PROGRAM - Writer's Block and Brew
2026-04-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
CANCELLED PROGRAM – Falling behind on your writing? Bring your writing projects for a laid-back write-in with tea, coffee, and hot cocoa. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Garden Club Membership Meeting
2026-04-23 10:30 - 13:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The Murrysville Garden Club will host a special speaker each month as part of their monthly meetings. Bill Goff, Penn State Master Gardener, will explore the care of the peony, as well as highlight companion plants that complement these glorious flowers. Hostesses are Diane Stypula, Valerie Wilson, and Mimi Sutton. This event is free and open to all members of the community. Guests are welcome to join the Murrysville Garden Club for refreshments and socializing after the presentation. Registration is appreciated for this FREE event. Register at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Adult Watercolor Painting With Camille
2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Paint a watercolor painting. Sign up for each session separately. The painting changes each date.
Registration Required.

Local Poetry Reading
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
The Library will be hosting local poets who will be reading selected examples of their poetic works.

Inked & Glued
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Bring your favorite journal or planner to explore creative journaling, mindful planning, and everything in-between. Meet others who love paper crafts, design, and artistic expression in a casual creative space. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Glass etching class
2026-05-02 11:00 - 13:30 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Glass etching is a fun technique to add a design to a piece of glass. It’s a surprisingly easy and fun craft project that looks so sophisticated when finished. You can make a unique gift for someone or create something for yourself. You may bring your own glass item (has to be a smooth surface though) or pick from our assortment. The etching cream we’ll use will permanently ‘etch’ the glass with micro-scratches to give it a frosted appearance. Limit 18, ages 16 and up, must register (and give cancellation notice if you cannot attend) at delmontlibrary.org
Registration Required.

Socrates Cafe
2026-05-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Socrates Cafe is an affiliate of the Society of Philosophical Inquiry. New members are always welcome. We believe a diversity of opinion is important for a true exchange of ideas. The group meets the first Monday of each month. The topic for discussion in May is: “Is Our Treatment of Animals Morally Defensible Now That We Know They are Self-Aware, Conscious, and Intelligent?” Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Lit & Lively Book Discussion (My Name is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende)
2026-05-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Love to have lively lit(erature) discussions? So do we.
First Tuesday of the month in the Katie Room (off the children’s library; 2nd floor). Books/Discussions are volunteer member chosen/led.
A limited number of books for the next month will be distributed at the discussion. First come, first served.
Registration Required.

Chai Time with Books
2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Are you an adult who enjoys reading Young Adult and Middle Grade fiction? Join this book club on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30-8pm. Join the host Tiff Parker and fellow readers for a fun discussion, along with some cozy chai tea. This month’s book is Locked in Time by Lois Duncan. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Returning to the Road
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Summit Legal Aid has a new program to restore driverâ€™s licenses in their ten-county region.
Individuals who have lost, or are in danger of losing, their driving privileges can now turn to Summit Legal Aid for assistance. For many individuals, past fines, suspensions, or legal complications have created obstacles that are difficult to navigate without legal help, and Summit Legal Aid can help navigate the complicated restoration requirements in Pennsylvania.
Services include providing free, personalized legal help with navigating PennDOT restoration requirements, appeals, and assistance with applying for probationary licenses, occupational limited licenses, and ignition interlock licenses.
Registration Required.

What's New in the World of Wellness?
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Wellness isn’t easy. Many people might often think of the EE concept of wellness: exercise and eating (nutrition). However, other elements, such as social wellness, can add to our life satisfaction. In this presentation, John McCarthy Ph.D., will discuss a general model of wellness, explore insights from the World Happiness Report, and highlight recent findings on well-being. An international educator, author, and Psychology lecturer, Dr. McCarthy has presented in 14 countries on creative problem solving, innovation, solution-focused thinking, and positive psychology. He is the author of two books, blogs for Psychology Today, and has been featured in numerous national publications. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.
