Westmoreland County Libraries

Preschool Storytime
2026-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for our 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. If the Greater Latrobe School District is closed or delayed for weather-related reasons, there will be no Wee Read or Preschool Storytime.
Registration Required.

Homeschool Hangouts - Skyline Silhouette
2026-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Join other homeschool artists for a hands on lesson in color theory
Registration Required.

STEM Night
2026-04-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
STEM Night is a monthly drop-in program for children ages 3 and up.
Kids and families explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities and special experiences. Activities may include open exploration, guided activities, or special presentations. The Children’s Wing is also open for play.
Adult participation encouraged. | Drop-in. | Come when you can.

Seed to Supper
2026-04-16 17:15 - 18:45 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
This is a 6 week (NOTE: no class on April 9) comprehensive beginning gardening program that provides novice, adult gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. Please register through the master gardeners at https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3O5yvvnLazszHaC

Silent Book Club
2026-04-16 17:30 - 18:45 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Silent Book Club is a space for book lovers who enjoy reading in good company, without the pressure of assigned books or rules around structured discussions. Whether youâ€™re working your way through the classics or diving into a new nonfiction title, our monthly meetups offer a relaxed and quiet environment where you can read at your own pace alongside fellow readers. Join us on the third Thursday of every month from 5:30-6:45 pm. Itâ€™s BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and all readers are welcome, including but not limited to, ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, and comic books. Afterward, you’re welcome to chat, share recommendations, or simply head home feeling refreshed. Learn more about the club here: https://silentbook.club/pages/about-us

Bright Builders LEGO and MORE!!: BOOK CHARACTERS
2026-04-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Manor Public Library, 44 Main Street, Suite 500, Manor, PA, 15665, United States
Build with LEGO to create your favorite scene or character from a book or movie to display at the library. Ages 6-12, caregivers are required to stay. Registration Required
Registration Required.

Hug a Tree with Steel City K-9
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Meet the Steel City K-9 Rescue Team and learn about staying safe in the woods with their â€œHug-a-Treeâ€ presentation. Members of the team and their dogs will join us at the library to share information about how search and rescue dogs help find people. Youâ€™ll have a chance to pet the dogs too! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Who Are Our Native Bees?
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Join PA Naturalist as we learn about who the native bees are to the area and why we need to save them. This program will be presented with a craft and interactive puppet show. It is sure to be a BUZZZZING good time.
Program is for ages 5-12. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually.

Book and Craft: Duck Pond
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Get your ducks in a row this month and make your own duck pond! This craft is for children 5 & up, so younger children will need help.
This is a FREE program 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.

Shelf Help Book Club
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
Join us for a nonfiction book club focused on self improvement!

Page Turners Book Club
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
Join us for Page Turners Book Club!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The Library Board of Trustees meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m

Pre-K Picassos
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Join us for Pre-K Picassos, a playful art program where little artists explore colors, textures, and techniques through process art. Perfect for curious kids who love to get a little messy.
Registration Required.

Where are you growing? Vision Board Workshop
2026-04-17 10:15 - 12:15 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Join us at the Aries New Moon for a relaxed, hands-on workshop to create your own vision board–a simple, visual way of gathering images, symbols, and words that reflect what you want to grow in your life.
We’ll start by exploring a few astrological archetypes and what they can offer as points of reflection. Then, through intuitive drawing and easy, unstructured mark-making, you’ll begin to shape a personal map of your intentions for the year ahead. No art experience neededâ€”just come as you are.
Registration is required. Please visit ligonierlibrary.org to register.
This is a space to slow down, listen inward, and give form to what’s taking root.
We’ll gather again on July 14 from 1â€“3 PM to reflect, share, and notice what’s shifted.

Pre-K Picasso
2026-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States

Construction Crew at Lower Burrell
2026-04-17 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!

Storytime with Ms. Lynn
2026-04-17 13:00 - 13:45 | 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.

Mah Jongg
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Poetry Workshop with George Bilgere
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Join poet George Bilgere for a lively, generative writing workshop titled “Rants and Odes.” We’ll begin by reading and discussing a small selection of poems by Naomi Shihab Nye and Tony Hoagland, then use those poems as inspiration for our own writing. Participants will draft new poems during the session and have the opportunity to share and discuss their work in an engaging, supportive workshop setting.
This workshop is part of the Poetry Neighborhood celebration, a regional event highlighting poetry and community in Ligonier, Latrobe, and Greensburg.
No pre-registration required. All are welcome.

Private Meeting
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
There will be a private research meeting in the community room.

Great Decisions
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
The Ligonier Great Decisions group follows the national Foreign Policy Associationâ€™s Great Decisionsâ€™ 2026 program. A copy of the book, which includes all 8 topics that will be discussed, can be found at the Ligonier Valley Library â€“ ask staff for assistance. If you would like your own copy, please attend a meeting and discuss getting a book with the moderator. For more information on the program, visit the national website at https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/.
The Great Decisions group is free and new members are always welcome! Please bring an open mind and be ready for a great discussion!
The meetings are generally held on the third Saturday of each month from 10:30-12 pm at the Ligonier Valley Library. These are in-person meetings. If you are interested in attending virtually, please contact the library or the moderator, Jerry Hudson, at least 3 days before the meeting. If you have any questions, please stop in or call the library at 724-238-6451. You do not need to register for this program.
2026 Topics and Meeting Dates:
January 17, 2026: Debating Americaâ€™s Global Role: America First versus Liberal Internationalism
February 21, 2026: The End of an Era: Trumpâ€™s Tariffs in Historical Perspective
March 21, 2026: US â€“ China Relations in the New Trump Era
April 18, 2026: The Third Nuclear Age: Trump, The Order, and the Bomb
NO SESSIONS IN MAY, JUNE, JULY
August 15, 2026: Ukraine and the Future of European Security
September 19, 2026: Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order
October 17, 2026: US Engagement with Africa
November 21, 2026: The Future of Human Rights and International Law in a Divided World
NO SESSION IN DECEMBER

Chess Knights
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Grades K-12th
Join us for open chess playing for K-12 graders and their families. There will be volunteers present to answer your chess questions.
Basic chess knowledge is needed. This is our last session until the fall.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually.

Howard Mincone Magician, etc..
2026-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA, 15062, United States
Howard combines verbal and physical comedy with juggling and a dash of magic. Also includes some information on bee-keeping!

Strange Aspects of the Elusive Bigfoot by Stan Gordon
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Drawing from decades of investigation, Stan Gordon dives into Pennsylvania’s Bigfoot reports–examining witness accounts, recurring patterns, and the most puzzling details ever recorded. Expect compelling evidence and mysteries that remain unsolved. Kecksburg update included. Limit 25. Must register at delmontlibrary.org, and please let us know if you need to cancel once you register. Thank you.
Registration Required.

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-04-18 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, Alyssa! No background in D&D? No problem! Come to learn about how it works and participate at your own pace. For 6th – 8th graders. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. Register for each session separately online @ www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. If no openings area available, make sure to register for the waiting list. Walk-ins will no longer be accepted.
Registration Required.

Knight Writers
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
With Westmoreland Writers Wolf Pack
For Ages 8-10
In these session the children will learn a deeper understanding of the craft of storytelling. This knowledge will be put to use through prompt guided writing sprints encouraging each child to flex their creative muscles and put pen to paper creating a short written story.
Participants do not need to attend all 3 sessions (happening on 4/18, 4/25 & 5/16), but it will be more beneficial if they can.
Space is very limited. Registration is required for each kid participating individually.

NewLanders Concert
2026-04-18 18:30 - 20:00 | PA
Free Concert celebrating America’s 250 Anniversary!! The New Florence Community Library will be hosting a concert with The NewLanders members Paula Purnell & Gerard Rohlf. There will be original songs highlighting western Pennsylvania, telling of fascinating stories, and sing alongs. The concert will take place at the New Florence Methodist Church, located at 196 9th ST, NF 15944.

Sunday Stories
2026-04-19 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!

Sunday Book Club
2026-04-19 14:30 - 16:15 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Members of the book club will meet to discuss “The Four Winds”.

Outside the Lines Coloring Days
2026-04-20 00:00 - 23:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
Whether you’re young or old sometimes you can just need to take a moment to relax and enjoy the simple things.
Materials will be provided for all ages to sit back and enjoy the simple joy of some non-structured coloring time.
