Westmoreland County Libraries

Let's Stitch
2026-05-18 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Join this social group for all yarn and fiber crafts, including crochet, knitting, embroidery and more. Bring your projects to work alongside other crafters. Not an instructional program, but rather a social group to gather and share your work with others.

Friends of the Monessen Public Library
2026-05-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA, 15062, United States
The Friends of the library meet every month to discuss ways to support the library. Help support the Monessen Public Library by becoming a Friend. Applications are available at the Front Desk.

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!

Pages from the Past Book Club
2026-05-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Historical and Non-fiction for adults. This event is now held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Book selection for this month is The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women in Space by Loren Grush. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Family Storytime at New Kensington
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
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Join us for songs, stories, and family fun!

Chess: Afternoon Games
2026-05-19 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 chess. This monthly gathering is designed for adults who enjoy strategy, friendly competition, and conversation. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 1:00-3:00 PM.
All skill levels are welcome–from beginners to experienced players. Chess sets are available at the library, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
This is a drop-in program; feel free to join us at any time during the session.

Tech Support Hour
2026-05-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Are you or someone you know…
Confused or frustrated by technology?
Looking for help doing something specific on a device?
Interested in learning more about how to use a PC or smartphone?
Then stop by the library for the Tech Support Hour! We are here to help you get answers to your tech issues, learn what your device can do for you, and become more self-sufficient.
NO registration required!

Tiny Tykes Ducklings
2026-05-20 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 Ducklings group (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) through May (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.

Puzzles for Grownups
2026-05-20 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.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
2026-05-20 15:30 - 16:30 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Want a say in what happens at your library? Need volunteer hours? Looking for a fun way to get involved and make new friends?
Apply to join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! This collaborative group of teens (ages 12-18) works together to shape the libraryâ€™s teen programs, suggest new books for the collection, help decorate the library, and more.
What does TAB do?
Right now, our members are:
Planning fundraisers
Planning a TAB newspaper
Running a Teen Art Club
[Your idea here!]
TAB is all about teamwork! We work together to come up with creative solutions and programs that fit our libraryâ€™s goals and community needs. If youâ€™ve got a vision, TAB will help you shape it into something awesome.
Why join?
Earn volunteer hours: Get credit for attending meetings and helping with programs.
Make an impact: Your voice matters! Be part of creating events and projects that benefit teens like you.
Build leadership and teamwork skills: Learn how to work in a team, take on leadership roles, and contribute to something bigger.
Apply to join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! This collaborative group of teens (ages 12-18) works together to shape the libraryâ€™s teen programs, suggest new books for the collection, help decorate the library, and more.
The group will not meet in December but will go back to the normal schedule in January 2025.

Reading Time with Storytime
2026-05-20 17:00 - 18:00
Gain confidence, improve reading skills, or just unwind. Kids can be signed up for a 15 minute session to practice their reading skills by reading to Storytime, a lovable Labrador Retriever and certified therapy dog. Participants should call the library to register, 724-235-2249.

Middle School Meet-Up: Free Paint
2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
This program is just for the middle schoolers! Grab a canvas and get painting. Express yourself artistically with paint. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Monthly Book Club
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA, 15062, United States
Meet and discuss a new book selection every month.

Arts, Crafts & STEM at New Kensington
2026-05-21 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
2026-05-21 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.

Silent Book Club
2026-05-21 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

Schoolâ€™s Out for the Spheros
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Celebrate the end of the School Year with our Sphero coding robots! Play and design your own mini golf holes, have boat races and design a Sphero battle bot! Registration required.
Registration Required.

On Demand Mindful Moment
2026-05-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Peoples Library, 880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA, 15068, United States
Join us after 9am on our Facebook or Instagram page for on demand mindful moment exploring some simple and accessible mindful invitations that can stand alone or be a preparation for our in-person gathering on the following Wednesday.

Construction Crew at Lower Burrell
2026-05-22 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!

Take & Make
2026-05-23 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!

Chess Club
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
Always welcoming new members!

Mah Jongg
2026-05-23 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.

Sunday Stories
2026-05-24 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!

Holiday Library Closed
2026-05-25 09:30 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The Murrysville Community Library will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in celebration of Memorial Day. We will resume regular hours Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Adult and Senior Chair YOGA
2026-05-25 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
2026-05-25 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
2026-05-25 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!
