Westmoreland County Libraries

Great Decisions
2026-10-17 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | 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
2026-10-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-31 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.

Pages from the Past Book Club
2026-10-19 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 TBA. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Tuesday Afternoon Book Group
2026-10-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The group meets the third Tuesday afternoon of each month from 2pm to 3:30pm. The book for discussion this month is The Astral Library by Kate Quinn. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Teen Art Club
2026-10-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Teen Art Club for ages 12-18.
A relaxed, creative space for teens to hang out, make art, and work on personal projects.
Start something new or bring a work-in-progress. Supplies like paint, markers, colored pencils, modeling clay, and more are provided. Feel free to bring your own materials, too.
Run by teens, for teens. | Drop-in program. | Tuesdays, 4-6 PM

Lego Club
2026-10-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Do you love building with Legos? Come join the Lego club to build to your heart’s content with other Lego enthusiasts! Lego Club meets on the third Monday of each month, for all ages. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Powdermill Nature Explorer Series
2026-10-20 17:30 - 18:45 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Presented by Powdermill Nature Reserve
Explore the plants, wildlife, and natural systems of western Pennsylvania through this engaging, all-ages lecture series. Each month, scientists and educators from Powdermill Nature Reserve share insights into the forests, fields, streams, birds, mammals, insects, and native plant communities that shape our region. Learn how species interact, how habitats support biodiversity, and how ongoing research is helping us better understand and care for the landscapes around us.
Held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 5:30â€“6:45 PM, each session features an accessible presentation followed by time for questions and conversation. Designed for curious minds of all ages, these talks offer an opportunity to deepen your appreciation for the natural heritage of western Pennsylvania in a welcoming, community setting.

Writer's Block and Brew
2026-10-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Falling behind on your writing? Bring your writing projects for a laid-back write-in with tea, coffee, and hot cocoa. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Tiny Tykes Ducklings
2026-10-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-11-04 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: rpltt
Registration Required.

You at The Library
2026-10-21 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

Garden Club Membership Meeting
2026-10-22 10:30 - 13:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The Murrysville Garden Club will host a special speaker each month as part of their monthly meetings. Patti Schildkamp, Penn State Master Gardener will present the No Dig, No Till’ Lasagna Method. There is no need to dig in hard clay soil and then worry about how plants will even grow in it. Learn how you can use the original Lasagna Method to prepare a garden bed in the fall and how it can be adapted to start a garden in the spring. Hostesses are Sara Zacur, Ginny Beatty, and Elaine Yarabinetz. This event is free and open to all members of the community. Guests are welcome to join the Murrysville Garden Club for refreshments and socializing after the presentation. Registration is appreciated for this FREE event. Register at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Lego Club
2026-10-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA, 15668, United States
Monthly LEGO Club for children of all ages.
Build with jumbo blocks, Duplo train sets, and classic LEGO bricks.
Families can drop in, create at their own pace, and return each month to continue projects or try something new.
Creations will be featured in the library’s LEGO display.
Adult participation encouraged. | Drop-in program. | Come when you can!

Library Foundation Board Meeting
2026-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The Library Foundation Board meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1. If you cannot make it to a meeting in person, a virtual option is available.

Take & Make
2026-10-24 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
2026-10-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Mount Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, 15666, United States
Always welcoming new members!

NewLanders Musical Group
2026-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA, 15062, United States
Celebrate PA’s 250th Anniversary with stories and songs. You will be taken on a musical tour highlighting songs written by and about the inhabitants of western PA. Playing a variety of instruments and telling fascinating stories along the way this joyous presentation will engage the audience for interactions and singing along.

Teen Writing Club
2026-10-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Are you a creatively inclined tween? Do you have ideas you wish you could put to paper? Come meet with other tweens to take part in workshops and writing exercises for everything from fiction to poetry! This program would be recurring each month on the last Monday of the month. For grades 5 – 7. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102
Registration Required.

Let's Stitch! (Community Room--top of stairs)
2026-10-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
This is a social group for all yarn & thread crafters including, but not limited to crocheting, knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, and more!
Please bring your projects to the library to work alongside other crafters.
NOTE: This is NOT an instructional program to learn how to do these different crafts.
Registration is recommended to receive notifications about the program but not required.
Registration Required.

Inked & Glued
2026-10-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Bring your favorite journal or planner to explore creative journaling, mindful planning, and everything in-between. Meet others who love paper crafts, design, and artistic expression in a casual creative space. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Tiny Tykes Tadpoles
2026-10-28 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: rpltt
Registration Required.

Socrates Cafe
2026-11-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
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 group meets the first Monday of each month. The topic for discussion is TBA. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Lit & Lively Book Discussion
2026-11-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Love to have lively lit(erature) discussions? So do we.
First Tuesday of the month in the Katie Room (off the children’s library; 2nd floor). Books/Discussions are volunteer member chosen/led.
A limited number of books for the next month will be distributed at the discussion. First come, first served.
Registration Required.

Writers Group
2026-11-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Writers of all levels meet at Rostraver Library to talk about writing styles, methods, and their current or future projects. New members are welcome!

Milestone PA Storytime
2026-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
This event is designed for adults with special needs and their caregivers. Attendees will take part in storytime, sing songs, and conclude with a simple craft activity. It offers a wonderful opportunity for social interaction and connecting with others. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Pokemon Club
2026-11-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd, Delmont, PA, 15626, United States
Calling all young Trainers! Join us for PokÃ©mon Club, where kids can connect with fellow fans, trade cards, battle, chat about their favorite characters, and enjoy themed activities. Whether youâ€™re a longtime Trainer or just beginning your journey, come share the fun with us!
Ages 6-12. Limit 10. Registration Required.
Registration Required.

The Write Time
2026-11-04 17:15 - 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 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.
Registration is helpful for room set-up, but drop ins are always welcome.
Registration Required.
