Westmoreland County Libraries

Smithsonâ€™s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the Worldâ€™s Largest Museum with
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithsonâ€™s Gamble.
Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world’s largest museum and research complex during its first 60 years. Told in rich detail, Smithson’s Gamble reveals how, as it defined a role rooted in curiosity and exploration, the Smithsonian helped to shape the nation’s developing identity.
To register please visit our website.
Registration Required.

Overeaters Anonymous - Moved to Tuesday's
2026-02-24 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

Inked & Glued
2026-02-24 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.

Readers and Runners Wednesday
2026-02-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
Join Miss Katrina for a themed story time! Recommended for children aged 1 Year – 3 Years Old and their guardian(s).

Shake, Rattle, & Read: Baby story time with Miss Katrina
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
Baby story time with Miss Katrina

Tiny Tykes Tadpoles
2026-02-25 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 Tadpoles group (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) through May. There is 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.

Preschool Story Hour
2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
Join us for Preschool Story Hour at the Scottdale Public Library! Children ages 3 through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and simple activities designed to build early literacy and social skills.

Puzzles for Grownups
2026-02-25 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.

Mindful Moments - Pause & Breathe
2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Explore some simple and accessible mindful invitations at our Lower Burrell Library! Weâ€™ll get curious and focus inward to observe our personal rhythms like breathing patterns, heart beat and gentle movements of the hands. Follow this up with some time for doodling, drawing or journaling.

Readers in Stitches
2026-02-25 14:00 - 15:30 | PA
Not a book club or a craft class. Stop by the library and bring your current stitching project. Chat about whatever good things you’ve been reading or watching. Share crafting ideas and tips. Get the 411 on new things coming to the library. Get help with reading e-books or listening to e-audiobooks on the Libby app.

Wiggles & Wonders
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Thursday mornings, 10:00 am
For ages 0 – 2 years.
Each session includes songs, rhymes, movement, and interactive play that support early development and bonding between caregiver and child.
Bring your favorite blanket to sit on– floor time is part of the fun
Registration Required.

Arts, Crafts & STEM at New Kensington
2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
All ages are welcome to join us at our New Kensington library for a fun and exciting STEM based craft project.

Arts, Crafts & STEM at Lower Burrell
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
All ages are welcome to join us at our Lower Burrell library for a fun and exciting STEM based craft project.

Library Foundation Board Meeting
2026-02-26 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 Conference Room 1. If you cannot make it to a meeting in person, a virtual option is available.

Mindful Moment Recap
2026-02-27 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
2026-02-27 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.

Tech Class: Cyber Security
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Youngwood Area Public Library
Join us to learn the basics of cyber security and how to protect yourself and your personal information when working with modern technology.
Registration Required.

Construction Crew at Lower Burrell
2026-02-27 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: Writing Workshop
2026-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Join our teen led writing workshop everything Friday in the Young Adult Department of Penn Area Library.

Take & Make
2026-02-28 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!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
2026-02-28 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.

Sunday Stories
2026-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Visit our Facebook page after 9am to enjoy a story!

Adult and Senior Chair YOGA
2026-03-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. Cost is $15.00 per session – Payable cash, Venmo or PayPal due at the time of attendance.

RPL Knitters
2026-03-02 13:00 - 15:30 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
This club gathers to work on and share current projects. All skill levels (knit and crochet) are welcome.

Construction Crew at New Kensington
2026-03-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
All ages are invited to join us at our New Kensington library and become part of the construction crew using our building supplies!

Song and Rhyme Time
2026-03-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Join Miss Karen for an at-home song and rhyme session to enjoy any time or anywhere. You can follow along on our website or social media.

Monday Meditation
2026-03-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
A warm welcome to our Monday night meditation experience! Facilitated by Eric D. Biseca, N.D., we are opening the conference room for both beginners and experienced folks who want to explore conscious breathwork, self-awareness and mindfulness in a secular and comfortable format. The facilitation will allow for instruction, reflection, and brief discussion while promoting community culture around mindfulness. We are excited to begin and look forward to all that can participate! Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Mahjong!
2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
Come to the Scottdale Library the first and third Monday of the month (starting Sept 15th)at 6:00pm to play Mahjong! Everyone is welcome!

Dr. Seuss By The Books
2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
In honor of Dr. Seussâ€™ birthday and Read Across America week, join us for some Seuss-themed fun. There will be activities based on a few of his books.
This program is for those in Pre K-4th grade.
Registration is required for each kid participating here: https://forms.gle/2q5L5EHbknpcam5c6
Registration Required.

Socrates Cafe
2026-03-02 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 topic for discussion this month is Living Wage – is it desirable or feasible in a Capitalistic system? The group meets the first Monday of each month. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.
