Westmoreland County Libraries

Chess
2026-07-13 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-20 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-27 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Calling all chess players! Spend the summer putting your skills to the test with our casual tournament-style Chess Club. Traditional chess instruction will return in the fall!
Registration Required.

Sensory Friendly Fairy Gardening
2026-07-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
This gardening program is just for children with sensory concerns. We will meet in a smaller group and a quieter environment to learn about planting and gardening, plus work on projects for our take-home fairy gardens. Please note: In order to promote as sensory friendly atmosphere as possible, the library recommends that families with younger siblings consider making alternative arrangements for babies and toddlers when possible. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Pokemon Club
2026-07-13 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Calling all Pokemon trainers! Hang out with other fans to chat about and play Pokemon! The club meets once a month on the 2nd Monday of the month, for ages 5 – 11. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Curious Kids-What is under our feet?
2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Do we really know what we are walking on? This summer, as we unearth our stories, letâ€™s unearth our earth and discover facts about the rocks and soil under us. The ground isnâ€™t just for worms, you know. We will make jewelry out of rocks, and for a sweet treat, have some dirt! Registration required.
Registration Required.

BUTTERFLY RELEASE RAINDATE
2026-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
In case of inclement weather, the Bufferfly Release will take place on Thursday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m.

Shake, Rattle, and Read
2026-07-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-27 09:30 - 10:30 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
Join us for our summer program- Shake, Rattle, and Read!

Archeology Camp
2026-07-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Dig into the past with this exciting 2-day camp. Perform a mini archaeological dig, take samples, examine and reconstruct artifacts. Registration required
Registration Required.

Dinosaur Painting
2026-07-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Add fine art to your wall with this fun painting session. This program is for children ages 7 to 14.
This FREE program is held at both Adams Memorial Library and Caldwell Memorial Library but registration is required. Please register at the location of your desired session.
To register at AML, please stop by the Childrenâ€™s Room or call 724-537-4383.
To register at CML, please call Caldwell Memorial Library at 724-694-1401 ext. 3110.
Registration Required.

The Great Cookie Kerfuffle!
2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Itâ€™s a great cookie kerfuffle! This special story time celebrates this yearâ€™s PA One Book selection; â€œThe Great Cookie Kerfuffle!â€ Weâ€™ll listen to the story, play games, and make crafts. Plus! Each child registered for the program will receive a free paperback copy of the book!
Registration Required.

Summer Fun with Spheros!
2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Celebrate summer with our Sphero Robot Friends! Activities will include flashlight tag with our Spheros, battle bots, Sphero baseball, and building a bridge over troubled water! Registration required.
Registration Required.

Drama Camp
2026-07-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
For all your theater lovers out there! Drama camp is here! We will be learning about many aspects of putting on a play, such as set design, costume, and prop design, and we will end our camp with an actual production you can take part in! Registration required.
Registration Required.

Tween Writing Club
2026-07-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Are you a creatively inclined tween? Do you have ideas you wish you could put to paper? Come meet with other tweens to take part in workshops and writing exercises for everything from fiction to poetry! This program would be recurring each month on the last Monday of the month. For grades 5 – 7. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102
Registration Required.

Honey, I Shrunk the Curious Kids!
2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Do you know there is a world around you that you canâ€™t see? Well, we are going to examine our tiny world using microscopes and magnifying glasses. We will pretend to shrink down and become the size of a blade of grass, the hair on a dog, the feathers of a bird, and much more! Registration required.
Registration Required.

Science Camp
2026-08-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Science camp is back! We will continue to explore the world of super science, including learning about our animal friends, our bodies, and the world around us! Registration required.
Registration Required.

Lego Club
2026-08-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Do you love building with Legos? Come join the Lego club to build to your heart’s content with other Lego enthusiasts! Lego Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, for ages 5 – 12. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.
