Westmoreland County Libraries

Dog Reading Pals
2025-01-10 16:00 - 16:15 UTC | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Reading to dogs is a proven method to improve reading skills. Stop by and read to one of our therapy dogs. Children may bring their own book or get one at the library. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. Please register each child in your family for a 15 minute time slot.
Registration Required.

Ballet Storytime
2025-01-10 10:30 - 11:15 | 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.
Registration Required.

Young Adult Book Club
2025-01-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Teen Book Club: for readers ages 12+.
Registration Required.

Graphic Novel Book Club
2025-01-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
This month’s graphic novel book club book is Magic Tree House the graphic novel: Afternoon on the Amazon. We will be creating collages based on the book!
Registration Required.

AAUW Speaker Series
2025-01-09 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. The program for January is Think Globally, Act Locally, Upcycle! by Val Paulisick from the Rewind-Reuse Center. Registration is appreciated for this FREE event and is pen to all members of the community. Register at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Overeaters Anonymous
2025-01-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
New members welcome. Join the group for lifetime support with no fees or diets.

FR Family Connection
2025-01-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Westmoreland County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services. Ms. Kowalik will be presenting on Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) with a focus on how to access, acronyms to know, FAQs, navigating wait lists and information for caregivers. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. You can also register at gayres@franklinregional.k12.pa.us.
Registration Required.

RPL Book Club
2025-01-08 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.

Tiny Tykes Tadpoles
2025-01-08 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 February. **Only ONE Storytime in December** Stories & activities will be exactly the same for both Ducklings and Tadpoles.
Registration Required.

Chai Time with Books
2025-01-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Are you an adult who enjoys reading Young Adult and Middle Grade fiction? Join this book club on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30-8pm. Join the host Tiff Parker and fellow readers for a fun discussion, along with some cozy chai tea. The book for this month’s discussion is The Bookwanderer by Anna James. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

CANCELLED - Socrates Cafe
2025-01-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Cancelled due to inclement weather. Socrates Cafe is an affiliate of the Society of Philosophical Inquiry. New members are always welcome. We believe a diversity of opinion is important for a true exchange of ideas. The topic this month – “Is there such a thing as human nature? (And if so, what is it?)” The group meets the first Monday of each month. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

CANCELLELD - STEM Around the World
2025-01-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Cancelled due to imclement weather. Each month we will explore and learn about a different country through science. Children will receive a passport to record their travels! Perfect for grades 1 – 6. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

RPL Knitters
2025-01-06 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.

Special library hours
2025-01-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The Murrysville Community Library will open at 11:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m.as a result of inclement weather. The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Adult and Senior Chair YOGA
2025-01-06 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.

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-01-04 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, Scott! No background in D&D? No problem! Come to learn about how it works and participate at your own pace. For 6th – 8th grade. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. Register online @ www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Comic Swap, The Game
2025-01-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Join us for a special event created by a Teen Advisory Board. Create a comic frame in under two minutes then swap your book with someone else in the room to create a one-of-a-kind collaboration.
Registration Required.

Adult Craft Night!
2025-01-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Join us for a night of fun and laughs as we make a craft! Embellishments will vary. Make it your own!
Registration Required.

New Years Vision Board, DIY Event
2025-01-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Kick off the new year with a “new you”. Patrons ages 12+ are invited to create their own DIY Vision Boards to map out their year during this teen event.
Registration Required.

Holiday Library Closed
2025-01-01 09:30 - 17:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The Murrysville Community Library will be closed Tuesday, December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025 for the New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day holiday. We will resume regular hours on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Closed
2025-01-01 00:00 - 23:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
We are closed in observance of New Year’s Day.

Rebranding Focus Group
2024-06-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
WCFLS is building a marketing and communications strategy built to best serve the county-wide library community. Please join us in our focus group, discovery, and feedback sessions to provide critical insights into your WCFLS experience.

Triassic Reading Challenge
Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Travel 251 million years into the past and explore the supercontinent of Pangea with us from February through April.
Register on Beanstack to join the Reading Challenge and start your 2026 Library Journal. Each time you complete an activityâ€”reading, quests, scavenger hunts, or book reviewsâ€”you can add a new page to your journal. By the end of the year, youâ€™ll have a full record of everything youâ€™ve explored and created at the library.
Earn raffle tickets by logging daily reading, completing activities and quests, participating in the monthly scavenger hunt, and writing book reviews. Tickets can be entered toward real-life prizes like new books, ice cream, art supplies, and more.
Raffles are held every two weeks, so be sure to log your reading and activities in time.

Big Book Sale!
Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
23rd-27th – 10am-4pm, 28th-30th – 10am-7pm. Browse thousands of gently used and well loved paperback, hardback, movies, puzzles and more! All genres for all ages. Many $1 or less! Fill a bag for $5 on Thursday and Saturday.
