Westmoreland County Libraries

LEGO Club!
2026-05-11 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Fun for the whole family. Your creations can be inspired by our monthly theme or wherever your imagination takes you…
NO registration required.

Tween Book Club
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Calling all readers! Come hang out with the best book club around! When you join this book club, youâ€™ll get to vote on what books we read and activities that we do. What kind of activities? Youâ€™ll help decide, maybe candy making, completing an escape room, or something else? In January we’ll choose our first book and brainstorm fun stuff to do! Registration required.
Registration Required.

Tummy Time Tuesday
2026-05-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Itâ€™s time for Tummy Time! Join us at the library for a time when you and your infant can practice tummy time with fun and interactive stimulation. Talk with other caregivers and allow your little one to experience time with other children their own size. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Family Storytime at New Kensington
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Join us at our New Kensington library for songs, stories, activities, and fun.

Family Storytime at Lower Burrell
2026-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Join us for songs, stories, and family fun!

Scrabble: Afternoon Games
2026-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Join us at the library for a relaxed afternoon of Scrabble. This monthly gathering is designed for adults who enjoy friendly competition and good conversation. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 1:00-3:00 PM.
All skill levels are welcome–whether youâ€™re a seasoned wordsmith or just enjoy a good game. The library has a limited number of boards available, or youâ€™re welcome to bring your own.
This is a drop-in program; feel free to join us at any time during the session.

Teen Time Miniature World
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Use craft supplies to create a tiny world inside a tin container. Create bookshelves, store your trinkets, or make your own design! Registration recommended but not required.
Registration Required.

Tiny Tykes Tadpoles
2026-05-13 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.

RPL Book Club
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Readers gather each month to discuss that month’s pick. Books are available at the library.

Puzzles for Grownups
2026-05-13 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.

Read to Succeed: Pre-School Edition
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
This program introduces preschoolers to early learning concepts as they prepare to become future kindergarteners- our â€œlittle learnersâ€ will learn about colors, numbers, the alphabet and letter sounds, patterns, rhyming, writing their names, and using scissors. Since we will be building on skills learned, ongoing participation is encouraged, so please only register if you are able to commit to 4 of the 5 sessions. Registration required.
Registration Required.

AAUW Speaker Series
2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The Murrysville AAUW will host a special speaker each month as part of their monthly meetings. Melanie Litz will present Mining in Export and Western PA. This event is free and open to all members of the community. A coffee/cookie reception will be held afterwards in the conference room at 11:15 am. Registration is not required.

Preschool Free Play
2026-05-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Itâ€™s play time at the library! Come for a free play session with lots of fun toys like a play kitchen, dress-up clothes, slide, blocks, cars and much more! Registration required.
Registration Required.

Pre-School (Ages 3 - 5) Storytime and Craft!
2026-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
See the book, hear the words, feel the story! Designed for preschooler’s and their caregivers that include early literacy fun with books, crafts, fingerplays, and body movement. Registration required.
NOTE: This registration will include all dates from September 2025 – May 2026. There is not need to re-register.
Registration Required.

Arts, Crafts & STEM at New Kensington
2026-05-14 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
2026-05-14 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.

Family Crafts Studio
2026-05-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Monthly open crafts studio time for families with children preschool age and up.
We provide a variety of craft supplies for self-guided creativity.
Families may start a project, bring in works-in-progress from home, or return each month to continue building over time.
An optional featured craft is sometimes available.
Adult participation required. | Drop-in program. | Come when you can!

Young Adult Book Club
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Sewickley Township Public Library, 201 Highland Avenue, Herminie, PA, 15637, United States
Calling all lovers of young adult literature!
Join Crystal for a fun and engaging book discussion!
Books are available at the Library! Stop in any time we are open for your copy.
Questions? Call 724.446.9940 or email sewickley@wclibraries.org!

Ballet Storytime
2026-05-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Enjoy the art of ballet at Storytime! We will read, stretch, learn ballet steps, dance, and make a craft together. This program is geared towards ages 3-6, but it is not a strict age limit. Registration is required and includes all sessions through May.
Registration Required.

Construction Crew at Lower Burrell
2026-05-15 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!

Mah Jongg
2026-05-16 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.

Great Decisions
2026-05-16 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

Sunday Stories
2026-05-17 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
2026-05-18 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
2026-05-18 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.

Homeschool Investigators: Science Fair!
2026-05-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Why just know about something when you can investigate it? Homeschool families will explore various topics at each session. This month, itâ€™s your turn to share your expertise with our Science Fair! Bring your science experiment to share with others, you can even invite your friends and family to show what you learned. This Science Fair wonâ€™t be judged, but all participants will receive a certificate. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Construction Crew at New Kensington
2026-05-18 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!

Mahjong!
2026-05-18 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!
