Westmoreland County Libraries

Unearthed Stories on Facebook & Instagram
2026-07-31 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!

Bright Builders LEGO and MORE!
2026-07-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Manor Public Library, 44 Main Street, Suite 500, Manor, PA, 15665, United States
The theme will be Summer Scenes but participants can also choose to try a LEGO challenge card or build whatever they wish. (ages 6 and up) Space is limited and registration is required.
Registration Required.

Chess Club for Kids
2026-07-30 16:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Chakra Yoga Workshop
2026-07-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Each session in this 8-week workshop will focus on a specific chakra.
We explore its effects on the body, mind, and spirit, then practice yoga poses tailored to that chakra. Next, we proceed with a guided meditation. Afterward, participants use sketch pads and colored pencils to create art inspired by their experiences. In the final session, we integrate everything with an extended yoga flow for all chakras, complemented by a guided meditation journey through each chakra.
Ages 14+
Registration Required.

Founders Park Library Pop-Up!
2026-07-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Visit your library friends at the new Founders Park (Address: 889 Weatherwood Ln, Greensburg, PA 15601) on Thursdays! Each Thursday from 6/18-7/30, staff from the childrenâ€™s department will be at Founders Park with fun activities to try. PLUS! There will also be a Beanstack SECRET CODE when they are at the park! No registration

Opera at the Library
2026-07-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The Pittsburgh Opera comes to MCL in this improvisational, musical, educational performance. Come watch professional opera singers host a one-of-a-kind improvised performance free of charge! Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. Family friendly.
Registration Required.

Private Meeting
2026-07-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
There will be a private meeting in the community room.

Gardening Adventures
2026-07-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Letâ€™s explore gardens together! Weâ€™ll get our hands dirty as we grow and care for plants and flowers here at the library and at home. Weâ€™ll learn about compost, pollinators and lots more cool plant science. Weâ€™ll create beautiful garden decorations to beautify our gardens at home. Weâ€™ll end the summer with a special salsa & nacho party using plants that we grew right here at the library! Please sign up once if you can commit to attending most of the seven sessions. Gardeners will be spending some time outside tending plants, please dress accordingly. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Arts, Crafts & STEM at Lower Burrell
2026-07-30 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.

Knitting Group
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Join our friendly group of knitters at our New Kensington library – from beginner to expert, everyone is welcome.

Wonders of Wildlife
2026-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Meet some of the world’s most fascinating animals – fur, feathers, and scales – learn how their unique features help them survive in their environment using live Zoo animals!
**This is the closing of the Summer Reading Program**
Registration Required.

Toddler Story Time
2026-07-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-29 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.

Baby Lapsit Story time
2026-07-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
This story time is just for babies and their caregiver. Weâ€™ll have stories, songs and rhymes for our littlest library friends. Both lapsit story times will be the same. Please choose one to attend. Register once to attend all sessions. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Arts, Crafts & STEM at New Kensington
2026-07-30 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.

Reading & Writing Camp
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
This program is for students entering grades 1-3 who need extra support with reading and writing. Led by elementary education professionals, students will strengthen their reading and writing skills through a variety of fun activities. Children will both read and work on writing their own stories. Each child in the program will receive a free book to keep when the program is over. Please note: This program is on ongoing program that is designed to build skills. Weekly participation is strongly encouraged. Please only register if you are able to commit to all the sessions.
Register by your child’s current grade level
Registration required.
Registration Required.

Private Tutoring
2026-07-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
There will be a private tutoring class in the community room.

You at The Library
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
A Meeting for Young Adults to Help Discover What the Library has to Offer

Library Game Night
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
We invite you to come to the library, either by yourself or with family and friends to take place in fun old fashioned game night. Choose from our selection of games and just play.

Time Travelerâ€™s Club: Crazy Colonial Times
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Travel back in time to discover the history of the Crazy Colonial Times! Discover life in the past with crafts, games, and other activities. This hands-on program will give kids a chance to explore what it would be like to like in the past. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Midweek Adventures
2026-07-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
For children ages 6-11 years old, a time of stories and activities.
Starting in 2026 every other Wednesday Midweek Adventures will become Lego Adventures

Private Tutoring
2026-07-29 14:30 - 15:30 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
There will be a private tutoring session in the community room.

Mahjong
2026-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 to 3 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!

Drama Camp
2026-07-29 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.

Puzzles for Grownups
2026-07-29 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.

Book Work
2026-07-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Processors will work on books.

Preschool Story Time
2026-07-29 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.

Books Come Alive! At Hempfield Park
2026-07-29 10:00 - 10:45 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Watch as beloved childrenâ€™s books come alive in a musical performance for the whole family to enjoy! These performances by Westmoreland Performing Arts will are a delightful way to spend time with reimagined classics in some of our beautiful community parks. Each performance will be about 30 minutes long. performances will take place at the Amphitheater at Hempfield Park. (Address: 220 Forbes Trail Road; Greensburg PA 15601) Thereâ€™s a Beanstack SECRET CODE for attending a performance at Hempfield Park. No registration required. Note: no performance 7/1
6/17- Young George Washington
6/24 â€“ The Magic School Bus: Journey to the Center of the Earth
7/8 â€“ How to Put Your Dinosaur to Bed
7/15- Capt. Finn and the Dinosaur Pirates
7/22- Sherlock Holmes, Kid Detective: Unearthing the Clues!
7/29 â€“ Super Dinosaur!
