Westmoreland County Libraries

Preschool Story Time
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Youngwood Area Public Library
Come join Miss Patty for fun with stories, crafts and more! No story times on November 11. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Family Storytime
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Join us every Tuesday for an hour of reading and crafts with Miss Bobbi! Occasionally we will have music as well, but there will always be fun and learning!

Family Storytime at Lower Burrell
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Join us for songs, stories, and family fun!

Tops Group
2025-11-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
The Tops group will meet in the community room.

Lit & Lively Book Discussion (Anxious People by Fredrik Backman)
2025-11-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Do you enjoy stories of friendship and/or love? Tales of found families? Mysteries/thrillers that aren’t gory? Are you a sucker for a happy ending?
We like to laugh and hope that you do too. Join us for a lively discussion of The Borrowed Life of Fredrick Fife by Anna Johnston.
Print copies of the book can be reserved through the Help Desk, and the ebook audiobook is available to Greensburg Hempfield Area Library patrons through Hoopla.
Registration Required.

Tech Support Hour
2025-11-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Are you or someone you know…
– Confused or frustrated by technology?
– Looking for help doing something specific on a device?
– Interested in learning more about how to use a PC or smartphone?
Then stop by the Smart Room for the Tech Support Hour! We are here to help you get answers to your tech issues, learn what your device can do for you, and become more self-sufficient.
NO registration required
Tech Support Hour will not be held on May 26th due to Ligonier Valley Library being closed for Memorial Day.

The People of Ligonier's Diamond
2025-11-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Explore the rich history of Ligonierâ€™s town center with local historian Spencer Pfrogner. This talk will highlight landmark places and key figures who helped shape the Diamond throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Discover how the people and businesses of the past made the Diamond the heart of the community it remains today.
Continue your journey through history by joining Ligonierâ€™s Historic Diamond Walking Tour, led by Spencer Pfrogner on Saturday, November 15. The hour-long tours will leave the library at 10am, 11am, and 12pm. Stroll through downtown Ligonier and see the sites featured in the talk come to life, from historic storefronts to well-known gathering places. The tour offers a fascinating opportunity to connect stories from the past with the places you see today.
For more information about Spencerâ€™s work visit https://redoubtproductions1754.com/.

lego Challenge Club
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Ready, Get, set, Build! Use the libraryâ€™s LEGO collection and your own creative know how to tackle a fun new challenge each session. You might build a disaster island, create your own golf hole, or build a stellar zoo habitat. What can you create? Registration required. Register once for all sessions.
Registration Required.

RESCHEDULED - Chai Time with Books
2025-11-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18. 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 Looking for Smoke by K.A. Cobell. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Shake, rattle, & read: baby story time with Miss Katrina
2025-11-05 10:00 - 10:30 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
For children newborn to 18 months.
Babies and their guardian(s) will sing, groove, and read together. New families always welcomed!
Pre-register on www.scottdalelibrary.com or register in-person on your first visit.

Homeschool Playdate
2025-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
A time for children and caregivers to meet and enjoy library toys, games, and supplies while being surrounded by books!

Toddler Story Time
2025-11-05 10:00 - 10:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
This special story time is just for toddlers. Come have some fun with songs, movement and stories. Please bring a blanket and stuffed animal with you each week. Each story time at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library will be the same, please choose one to attend. Register once to attend all sessions. Program is intended for children ages 18 months through 35 months old. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Writers Group
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Writers of all levels meet at Rostraver Library to talk about writing styles, methods, and their current or future projects. New members are welcome!

Storytime and Craft
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | West Newton Public Library, 124 N Water Street, West Newton, PA, 15089, United States
5 weeks beginning Wednesday, November 5 and every Wednesday with the last being on December 3. Call or email the library to register. Please provide children’s names and ages. One hour event includes story and related craft.

Tiny Tykes Ducklings
2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Children ages 3 and under meet in the library for stories, songs, and activities. This registration will secure your spot in the Ducklings group (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) through May (no need to re-register). Stories & activities will be exactly the same for both Ducklings and Tadpoles.
**Please download the Remind app to receive notifications about this group. The code to join is: rostt
Registration Required.

Wee Read
2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for our youngest friends (from birth to 2Â½ years old) and their caregivers. Wee Read combines songs, rhymes, and socialization for a fun and engaging early literacy experience. The same Wee Read session is repeated Tuesday through Thursday each week. Please register by calling the Childrenâ€™s Room at 724-537-4383 or stopping by the Childrenâ€™s Room desk. Space may be limited!
Registration Required.

Preschool Story Time
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Come join Miss Katie for fun with stories, crafts and more! Both story times at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library will be the same, please choose one to attend. Register once to attend all sessions. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Book Work
2025-11-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Processors will work on new books.

CANCELLED PROGRAM - Milestone PA Storytime
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
CANCELLED PROGRAM – This event is designed for adults with special needs and their caregivers. Attendees will take part in storytime, sing songs, and conclude with a simple craft activity. It offers a wonderful opportunity for social interaction and connecting with others. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Makerspace Sessions: Session 1
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
Small focused classes focused on educating our patrons on the resources available in our new Makerspace. The sessions will occur more than once but are numbered to reflect their lesson parameters.
Session 1 Activities will focus on card and layered paper projects on the Cricut cutting machine
Session 2 will continue with the Cricut and show you how to make vinyl decals
Session 3 will teach safe operating procedures for the Heat press and how to use it to create personalized items with iron on decals

Puzzles for Grownups
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Join us to work on puzzles with other adults at either our Lower Burrell or New Kensington library.

Mahjong
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Join us every Wednesday afternoon in the Smart Room for an engaging game of Mahjong! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, all are welcome to participate from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.
While the library provides one set, we encourage players to bring their own if possible. Don’t miss out on the fun and camaraderie as we gather to enjoy this timeless and strategic game together. See you there!

Storytime
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for friends from 2Â½ to 5 years old who enjoy listening to stories, and their caregivers. This storytime features books on a different theme each week, plus songs and rhymes. The same Preschool Storytime session is repeated Wednesday and Thursday each week. Please register by calling the Childrenâ€™s Room at 724-537-4383 or stopping by the Childrenâ€™s Room desk. Space may be limited!
Registration Required.

Virtual Author Talk with Joseph Lee
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Join us from the comfort of your home and learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthyâ€“the â€œisland paradiseâ€ Marthaâ€™s Vineyard.. Register and ask questions of the author at https://libraryc.org/peopleslibrary. If you can’t make it live, you can also watch on demand.

Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Jou
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
In Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity, Lee weaves his own storyâ€”and that of his familyâ€”with conversations with Indigenous leaders, artists, and scholars from around the world about everything from culture and language to climate change and the politics of belonging. As he unpacks the meaning of Indigenous identity, Lee grants us a new understanding of our nation and what a better community might look like.
To register please visit our website.

Teen Clay Workshop
2025-11-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
On Thursday, Nov 5th from 4:30-6pm, teens ages 12-18 are invited to join Amy Roadman in creating winter-themed pottery pieces during Teen Art Club.
Registration is required. Space is limited.
Register here.
This program is for teens only.
This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Louise Irwin Woods Fund.

Pokemon Club
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Come join us as we have all kinds of Pokemon fun! Register at delmontlibrary.org. Ages 6-12, limit 10.
Registration Required.

Overeaters Anonymous
2025-11-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
New members welcome. Join the group for lifetime support with no fees or diets.

Curious Kids: Kids in Space!
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Future astronauts unite! We will learn what it takes to become a member of NASA as we participate in astronaut training! Make astronaut food, and participate in an astronaut obstacle course. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Essence of Giving
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Come learn how to make scented items for practical use, or to give as holiday gifts with a certified Aromatherapist.
Essential oils are a safe and effective way to naturally improve health and clean our homes. You’ll be surprised to learn what you can make at home with just a drop or two.
You’ll even get some hands-on experience during the program.
This program is FREE but registration is required.
To register, stop by the Upstairs Circulation Desk, call 724-539-1972, or visit our website.
Registration Required.
