Westmoreland County Libraries

Unearthed Stories on Facebook & Instagram
2026-06-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-29 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Visit us on Facebook or Instagram after 9am for a story that ties with this summer’s Unearth a Story theme!

Summer Reading Dino-Rama
2026-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
Dino-Rama Presented with the Mountain Watershed Association
Each Monday We Will Host a Different Summer Reading Event
Each of these Events requires Summer Reading Registration as well as Individual Event Registration
Please Call or Stop by to Sign up for Individual Events

Summer Reading 2026 - "Dragon Bones" by Sarah Glenn Marsh
2026-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Jeannette Public Library, 500 Magee Avenue, Jeannette, PA, 15644, United States
Come in for a great story as we kick off Summer Reading Program! Afterwards, we’ll paint dinosaurs and rocks!

Introduction to Herb Gardening
2026-06-09 18:45 - 19:45 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Join Beckie of Shadowwood Gardens for an introduction to herb gardening! This beginner-friendly presentation will cover the basics of planting, growing, and harvesting a variety of common herbs. Whether you have a garden bed or just a small space for containers, this program is a great place to get started. Sponsored by the Murrysville Garden Club. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102
Registration Required.

Folktale Storytime with Allison
2026-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
This fun, interactive storytime focuses on cooperation, sharing with others, and how we care for each other no matter who we are or what we have. Allison from the Blackburn Center will be reading Stone Soup, a beloved folk story, and have a game and other collaborative activities. For ages 4-8. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Dinosaurs. Let's Dig In!
2026-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Budding paleontologists examine real fossil casts, & differences in dinosaur teeth, diets and habitats. Kids will embark on a mini excavation. A perfect first dig into prehistoric life!
Registration Required.

Drop-in Teen Art Hour
2026-06-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Bring projects and a love for art to the library in a laid-back social hour to hang out with other artists. Art supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own, no registration required.

Sesame Street: Raising Kids in a Digital World
2026-06-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Come join us for a playful, hands-on workshop to learn about strategies to connect with and without screens. In this Sesame Street sponsored program, we help families find a healthy balance between screen time and family time with free learning materials. The program will be facilitated by our Children’s Librarian, Ms. Sydney. For ages 3 – 5. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Summer Reading Registration Opens
2026-06-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Come unearth a story at the library this summer! Each reader will receive a reading tracker to help chart their summer reading progress and earn chances to win prizes throughout the summer. Visit the library each week for new activities, special challenges, and even more opportunities to win. Open to all readers age 0-18.

Reading Takes You Places
2026-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Jeannette Public Library, 500 Magee Avenue, Jeannette, PA, 15644, United States
We’ll read the book “Pterodactylus” by Graham Coleman. There is also a game planned and we’ll make a flying pterodactyl.

Wonders of Wildlife
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Discover fur, feathers, and scales in this introduction to some of the worldâ€™s most fascinating animals. Using live animals from the Zoo, we will explore the physical characteristics of each animal while learning how they are uniquely adapted to their environment. For all ages. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Have some "Rawr-ing" Good Fun at Storytime!
2026-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Hear a prehistoric story, then visit 3 different dino-mite craft making stations!
Registration Required.

Unearth A Story Magic Show
2026-06-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Magic Show!
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 2:00-3:00 PM
Library Community Room
Steve Haberman is back returns with magic show inspired by our Summer Reading theme: Unearth a Story! (Dinosaurs). Expect laughs, surprises, and prehistoric fun for the whole family.
Important details: Seating is first come, first served; registration is not required; families will gather upstairs in the Children’s Wing and head down to the Community Room together.
Arrive early to secure a seat.
Perfect for elementary-aged kids and their families.

Life Skills for Littles
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Come practice a few age-appropriate skills, like shoe tying, making a simple snack, and basic first aid with girls from Girl Scout Troop 16380. The first session is K-2, and it will be followed by a session for Grades 3-5. Please inform us of any allergies. Parents/guardians must remain in the library during the sessions. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Life Skills for Littles
2026-06-20 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Are your kids interested in helping around the house? Or do you wish they were? In this hour-long class, we’ll introduce the children to basic laundry, button sewing, and kitchen safety. Come join the girls of Girl Scout Troop 16380 for some snacks, games, and learning fun. The first session is K-2, and it will be followed by a session for Grades 3-5. Please inform us of any allergies. Parents/guardians must remain in the library during the sessions. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Can You Dig It?
2026-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Jeannette Public Library, 500 Magee Avenue, Jeannette, PA, 15644, United States
Mad Science will teach us to use observation skills to identify animal bones by thir shape and placement. Please call 724-523-5702 to register.
Registration Required.

Summer Math Club
2026-06-22 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-25 15:30 - 16:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Attention rising third graders! Join us for Summer Math Club, where we will be focusing on keeping our math skills sharp over the summer. Our Summer Math Club is packed with fun games to keep your mind ready for third grade! Register separately for each class on our events calendar at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at (724) 327-1102.
Registration Required.

Listen to a Good Book: Great Music Inspired by Great Literatyure
2026-06-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
How did John Steinbeck inspire Bruce Springsteen, who then inspired Rage Against the Machine, who then returned the favor to Bruce? Great art is supposed to be encouraging and uplifting, and sometimes that encouragement leads to more great art. Come see and hear how extraordinary works of literature have inspired some extraordinary songs. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102
Registration Required.

Mad Science: Fire and Ice
2026-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Travel back to a world of glaciers and discovery! In Fire & Ice Age, young explorers will create foggy dry ice storms, harness the power of air, and spark a chemical fire to uncover how these elemental forces shaped our world. For ages 5 – 12. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Butterfly Lesson
2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Learn about butterflies through a special storytime and lesson organized by the Murrysville Garden Club! This lesson is designed to get kids ready for the butterfly release in July and help their imaginations take flight! Ages 4 – 8. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Puzzle Speed Build Competition
2026-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Description: Test your teamwork and puzzle-solving skills in our Speed Puzzling Competition! Eight teams of four will complete the same 500-piece puzzle in the fastest time. Teams will work together to sort and assemble their puzzle before the clock runs out. Only one member of each four-person team is required to register for this event. Team members do not need to register individually. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102
Registration Required.

Dinosaur Silhouette Painting
2026-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Create a beautiful dinosaur painting on canvas using a silhouette of your choice.
Registration Required.

Dinosaurs with the Natural History Museum
2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Educators from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History are coming to the library for a science adventure class with a hands-on activity to learn more about fossils and dinosaurs! Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Family Movie Matinee
2026-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Join us for a family friendly movie party at the library! This mystery movie will be shown along with free popcorn and drinks. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.
