Westmoreland County Libraries

Family Movie: Prehistoric Planet
2026-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Summer Reading may be over, but dinosaurs live in our hearts all year! Enjoy the BBCâ€™s Prehistoric Planet on the big screen at the library. To register, call the Childrenâ€™s Room at 724-537-4383 or stop by the Childrenâ€™s Room desk.
Registration Required.

Midweek Adventures
2026-08-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
For children ages 6-11 years old, a time of stories and activities.
Starting in 2026 every other Wednesday Midweek Adventures will become Lego Adventures

LEGO Club
2026-08-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Grab your bricks and get ready for an adventure! LEGO explorers have crash-landed on a mysterious island, and it’s up to you to build what you need to survive. Design and build your own island shelter, vehicles, tools, and anything else you might need to make it home safely. Use creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills to create your ultimate LEGO survival setup. Registration IS required. Limit 20. Ages 6-12.
Registration Required.

Trustees of the Monessen Public Library
2026-08-12 17:15 - 18:15 | Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA, 15062, United States
The Board of Trustees of the Monessen Public Library will meet. The meeting is open to the public

The Write Time
2026-08-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Having trouble staying focused while writing at home? Need some writing accountability partners?
Join us for a monthly Write-in at the library. Bring your laptop or pen and paper along with your work in progress, outline, or ideas and sit alongside fellow writers while you work on your individual projects.
This isnâ€™t a critique program. No one will be asked to share anything — just come and enjoy a quiet, focused â€œWrite Time.â€
This program is for teens through adults. Please register in advance.
Registration Required.

You at The Library
2026-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
A Meeting for Young Adults to Help Discover What the Library has to Offer

"Sandwich" Book Discussion
2026-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Jeannette Public Library, 500 Magee Avenue, Jeannette, PA, 15644, United States
We’ll discuss “Sandwich” by Catherine Newman. Rocky and her family spend a week at the cottage in Cape Cod. The cottage has been in the family for a long time. Rocky finds herself reliving the past and looking towards the future. In one week, everything is in balance; everything is in flux.

Library Game Night
2026-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
We invite you to come to the library, either by yourself or with family and friends to take place in fun old fashioned game night. Choose from our selection of games and just play.

Rug Hooking
2026-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
Non-structured craft time where people who share a passion for rug hooking get together to enjoy their craft and share tips.

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
2026-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Curious about employment services and supports? Stop by the library to meet with representatives from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). Learn about resources, career services, and programs available to help individuals achieve their employment goals. No appointment necessary.

Preschool Free Play
2026-08-13 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.

Arts, Crafts & STEM at New Kensington
2026-08-13 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.

Knitting Group
2026-08-13 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
2026-08-13 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.

Private Meeting
2026-08-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-15 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.

Chess Club for Kids
2026-08-13 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.

Read Between the Wines
2026-08-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Love to share your throughts on your newest read over a glass of wine?
June 11th: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
July 9th: God of the Woods by Liz Moore
August 13th: The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah
Registration Required.

Book & Craft: Ice Cream Ball & Cup Game
2026-08-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
What better way to celebrate the end of summer than by making a fun ice cream ball & cup game to play with! This craft is for children 5 & up, so younger children will need help. To register, call the Childrenâ€™s Room at 724-537-4383 or stop by the Childrenâ€™s Room desk.
Registration Required.

Apple n Arts Meeting
2026-08-13 18:30 - 19:45 | 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
2026-08-14 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!

Construction Crew at Lower Burrell
2026-08-14 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!

Dog Reading Pals
2026-08-14 16:00 - 16:15, 2026-08-14 16:15 - 16:30, 2026-08-14 16:30 - 16:45, 2026-08-14 16:45 - 17:00 | 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. DRP meets the 2nd Friday of each month. 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.

Great Decisions
2026-08-15 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

Prenatal and Lactation Classes
2026-08-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
4-week session every month taught by “Motherhood By Heart” Prenatal Educator Samantha Pipik, PDP, CBE, LC.
A new session begins each month. There is a $20.00 fee per class paid at the time of attendance. Cash or Venmo.
Registration Required.

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-08-15 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 are available, make sure to register for the waiting list. Walk-ins will no longer be accepted.
Registration Required.

Sunday Book Club
2026-08-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Members of the club will meet in the community room.
