Westmoreland County Libraries

Chess Club for Kids
2025-10-23 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
From beginners to experts, our chess club welcomes players from ages 8-18. Join us at our Lower Burrell library to learn the basics or to challenge your skills.

Teen Advisory Board
2025-10-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Join our TAB as they meet for their first committee meetings. We’re always accepting new members!
Registration Required.

Ligonier Valley Library Community Crafting Circle
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:45 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Bring your current craft project-knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, embroidery, or anything else-and join fellow makers for a relaxing and social crafting session at the Ligonier Valley Library. This is a welcoming space to share ideas, get inspired, and enjoy good company while you work on your latest creation. All skill levels are welcome. Just bring your materials and your creativity!

Tech Classes: Google Sheets
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Learn how to use Google Sheets to create worksheets. This is a free app if you have a Google account. You must have a Google Account (itâ€™s free) to take this class. Bring your Gmail email
address and password. Bring your laptop or use one of ours. Google Drive will be taught in this class. This class will meet 2 times.
Registration Required.

Adult Watercolor Painting
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Join us at the library for Painting with Camille, a fun and creative painting class led by library page Camille. Each session features a different painting project, so you’re welcome to register for one or attend them all. All painting supplies and snacks are provided, just bring your imagination. Registration is required for each day.
Registration Required.

Book & Craft
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Enjoy stories and a craft. This is for children 5 & up, so younger children will need help.
This program is FREE but registration is required.
To register, call the Childrenâ€™s Room at 724-537-4383 or stop by the Childrenâ€™s Room desk.
Registration Required.

Adult Book Club
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Smithton Public Library, 615 Center Street, Smithton, PA, 15479, United States
The October pick is “Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbitt.
This beloved childrenâ€™s classic from Newbery Honor and E. B. White Awardâ€“winning author Natalie Babbitt, “Tuck Everlasting” is a spellbinding modern-day masterpiece about immortality, friendship, and growing up thatâ€™s sure to be an all-time favorite for every generation.

Comedy at the Library
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Join us for an evening of laughter with comedians, Mary Warwick and Chris Nakis. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Penn Area Library.

Peoples Library Adult Book Club
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Everyone is welcome! Books are provided one month in advance and are handed out at the book club meetings held in the Community Room at our Lower Burrell library.

Library Foundation Board meeting
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The Library Foundation Board meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Technook space. If you cannot make it to a meeting in person, a virtual option is available.

Mindful Moment Recap
2025-10-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Visit our Facebook or Instagram page after 9am for a video to recap and build on what we have explored whether you attended in person or on demand!

Preschool Storytime with Ms. Sydney
2025-10-24 10:00 - 10:45 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Storytime is designed for children ages 3-6 years old. Each session includes stories, songs, and a craft activity. Please register for each individual session. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Pre-K Picassos
2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Get ready to paint, splash, and create! Join us for Pre-K Picassos, a playful art program where little artists explore colors, textures, and techniques through process art inspired by famous masterpieces. No pressureâ€”just pure creativity and fun! Perfect for curious kids who love to get a little messy.
Registration Required.

Death in the Stacks Book Discussion Group
2025-10-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Death in the Stacks Book Discussion Group is devoted to reading and discussing mysteries and thrillers, primarily fiction. Within those two genres are a variety of branches from cozies to hard-boiled mysteries and psychological to spy thrillers. We make every effort to offer a fun mix and variety for members. So, if you love both reading and talking about mysteries and thrillers, then this is the book discussion group you’ve been waiting for!

Pre-K Picasso's
2025-10-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States

Construction Crew at Lower Burrell
2025-10-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
All ages are invited to join us at our Lower Burrell library and become part of the construction crew using our building supplies!

Unscripted, Young Adult Writing Workshop
2025-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Have stories, poems, or ideas you want to explore? Join our Creative Writing Workshop â€” a welcoming space for teens and young adults to develop their writing skills and find their voice. Whether youâ€™re just starting out or already working on a project, this workshop offers prompts, discussion, and thoughtful feedback to help you grow as a writer.
Registration Required.

Scottdale Library Halloween Story Walk
2025-10-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
Join us for our FIFTH Annual Scottdale Library Halloween Story Walk and hear the adorable story of Scaredy-Cat, Splat! while trick or treating down the trail! Be sure to wear your costumes!
Located at the Mildred Street entrance of the Coal and Coke Trail in Scottdale.

The Final Chapter
2025-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Join us for an evening that combines elements of a murder mystery dinner with an escape room experience. As a cast of famous authors will haunt the library, unravel clues and attempt to solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight (or.. 8:00 pm). Ages 13+
Feel free to dress in attire inspired by any era that captivates you.
Please be aware that this is an after-hours event; the library will not be open to the public during this time.
Registration Required.

Take & Make
2025-10-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Drop by either library to pick up the bag of supplies with instructions and watch a demonstration of the project on our Facebook page anytime after 9am!

Chess Club
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
Always welcoming new members!

Mah Jongg
2025-10-25 10:15 - 12:15 | 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.

Drop In Chess for Adults
2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
We invite adults to drop in to our Lower Burrell ibrary and match moves with other chess players.

How to Train your Dragon
2025-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Ever wanted to become an â€œOfficial Dragon Trainer?â€ Join us to learn how- We will study the skills Hiccup used in the book How to Train Your Dragon and apply them to training here at the Library. Registration required.
Registration Required.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Ken Serfass will read the story of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, patrons are encouraged to dress up in costume/character. Limit 25, please register at delmontlibrary.org.
Registration Required.

The Chaos Campaign, Dungeons & Dragons
2025-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
A new adventure awaits!
Join us on October 25th to create new characters for our upcoming campaign.
Registration Required.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
2025-10-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Take on the role of a fantasy hero and help tell your story in collaboration with fellow players and Dungeon Master, Colter! No background in D&D? No problem! Come to learn about how it works and participate at your own pace. For teens age 12-18. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge
2025-10-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
Do you imagine yourself talented and nimble fingered when it comes to jigsaw puzzles?
How fast can you put together a puzzle?
You can choose to compete at the 300 piece level or the 500 piece level!
Join us on Saturday, October 25 at 2:00pm!
Sign up HERE as a Team of 3 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-LgTojMvZvTC9c9iRFe-t79EkXPjrPpt_EYRSqEVEguSK6g/viewform?usp=header

Wine Event at Rostraver Public Library
2025-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Rostraver & Smithton Public Libraries Present: A Wine Tasting Event!
Join us for an evening of wine, fun, and community! Local wineries, along with a selection of wines from around the world, will be featured. The event will also include delicious appetizers, exciting raffles, and a variety of wine samples to enjoy.
Come sip, savor, and support your local libraries!
Ticket Information:
Cost: $50 per person (cash/check only)
Tickets available at Rostraver and Smithton Public Libraries
Bottle Sponsorships Available!
We are offering sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals to support the event:
$100, $200, and $400 sponsorship levels
Each sponsorship covers a bottle to be auctioned off during the event. Your name, logo, or business will be proudly displayed and announced alongside the bottle at auction time.
Interested in Sponsoring?
Contact Tony at 724-396-8393 for more information.

Sunday Stories
2025-10-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Visit our Facebook or Instagram after 9am for a story!!
