Westmoreland County Libraries

Reading & Writing Camp
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | 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.

Wiggles & Wonders
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
For ages 0 – 2 years.
Each session includes songs, rhymes, movement, and interactive play that support early development. Bring your favorite blanket to sit on– floor time is part of the fun
Registration Required.

Wee Read
2026-07-16 10:30 - 11:05 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for children birth to 2Â½ years old & their caregivers. It combines songs, rhymes, and books for a fun and engaging early literacy experience. ﻿The same Wee Read session is repeated each week.
This program is FREE but registration is required.
To register, please stop by the Childrenâ€™s Room or call 724-537-4383.
Registration Required.

Thursday Morning Book Group
2026-07-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The group meets the third Thursday morning of each month from 11am to 12:30pm. The book for discussion this month is Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Discovery Workshop: Today's topic: Seashell Scientists workshop!
2026-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Dive into discovery at our Seashell Scientists workshop. Explore, create, and investigate as you uncover the secrets hidden inside shells and the amazing discoveries found in nature. Ages 6-12, limit 25. Registration required at delmontlibrary.org
Registration Required.

Arts, Crafts & STEM at New Kensington
2026-07-16 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.

Baby Lapsit Story time
2026-07-16 11:00 - 11:30 | 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.

Toddler Story Time
2026-07-16 11:00 - 11:30 | 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.

Microclimates: Closed Terrariums
2026-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Kids will fill a terrarium with pebbles, charcoal, potting soil, plants and trinkets – sealed and ready to take home!
**PLEASE BRING A CLEAR 2-LITER BOTTLE!**
Registration Required.

BUTTERFLY RELEASE RAINDATE
2026-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
In case of inclement weather, the Bufferfly Release will take place on Thursday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m.

Open Scrabble Play
2026-07-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Scottdale Public Library, 106 Spring Street, Scottdale, PA, 15683, United States
Come down to Scottdale Library to play scrabble! Open to all ages!

Storytime
2026-07-16 11:30 - 12:10 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for children ages 2Â½ to 5 years old who enjoy listening to stories, and their caregivers. ﻿It features books, songs, and rhymes. The same Storytime session is repeated each week.
This program is FREE but registration is required.
To register, please stop by the Childrenâ€™s Room or call 724-537-4383.
Registration Required.

Knitting Group
2026-07-16 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.

Arts, Crafts & STEM at Lower Burrell
2026-07-16 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.

Gardening Adventures
2026-07-16 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.

Private Meeting
2026-07-16 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.

Virtual Author Talk with Reyna Grande
2026-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. Join us Thursday, July 16th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream or video on demand after the event.
Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/ligonierlibrary/177397

Founders Park Library Pop-Up!
2026-07-16 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

Explore Martial Arts with BRAVE (ages 4-6)
2026-07-16 15:00 - 15:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Curious about karate? Try a Martial Arts class and see all the benefits that it provides to kids. Instructors from BRAVE Martial Arts will lead kids in a sample class. Martial Arts teaches kids focus, discipline, respect and confidence and its FUN! Have your child BUILD some confidence this summer with our martial arts class! Children should wear comfortable clothes that they can easily move in. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Chakra Yoga Workshop
2026-07-16 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.

Explore Martial Arts with BRAVE (ages 7-11)
2026-07-16 15:45 - 16:15 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States

Chess Club for Kids
2026-07-16 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.

Keller's Kritters
2026-07-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Get ready for a wild adventure with Keller’s Kritters! This fun, hands-on animal encounter lets you meet, learn about and even touch or feel amazing creatures as you explore the wonders of the natural world–plus snap a photo with your new animal friends! Limit 20, ages 6-12. PLEASE register at delmontlibrary.org and let the library know if you cannot attend after registering.
Registration Required.

Book Bedazzling for Adults
2026-07-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Make your favorite book SPARKLE when you join us at the library for an evening of Book Bedazzling! Bring one of your favorite books and use our gems to bedazzle the cover. Enjoy some snacks and meet new friends while transforming your book. Registration required
Registration Required.

Silent Book Club
2026-07-16 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 you’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

Teen Sewing Camp
2026-07-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Letâ€™s get creative with fabric! Weâ€™ll use fabric in lots of different ways. Learn how to embroider, make drawstring bags, or your own original creation. Try out a sewing machine and much more! Please only sign up if you can commit to attending all sessions. Some experience sewing is helpful but not necessary. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Creative Writing Group
2026-07-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
The Third Thursday of very Month
A quiet, low pressure, group of enthusiastic writers you can share what you like or keep your writing to yourself
Join early and help develop the nature of the group as it grows. Feedback will be appreciated

Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-07-16 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.

Apple n Arts Meeting
2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Members of the committee will meet in the community room.

Unearthed Stories on Facebook & Instagram
2026-07-17 09:00 - 10:00 | 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!
