Westmoreland County Libraries

Ballet Storytime
2026-05-15 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | 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 and includes all sessions through May.
Registration Required.

Construction Crew at Lower Burrell
2026-05-15 13:00 - 14:00, 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!

Mah Jongg
2026-05-16 10:15 - 12:15, 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.

Great Decisions
2026-05-16 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

Sunday Stories
2026-05-17 09:00 - 10:00, 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!

Adult and Senior Chair YOGA
2026-05-18 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
2026-05-18 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.

Homeschool Investigators: Science Fair!
2026-05-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
Why just know about something when you can investigate it? Homeschool families will explore various topics at each session. This month, itâ€™s your turn to share your expertise with our Science Fair! Bring your science experiment to share with others, you can even invite your friends and family to show what you learned. This Science Fair wonâ€™t be judged, but all participants will receive a certificate. Registration required.
Registration Required.

Construction Crew at New Kensington
2026-05-18 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!

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!

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 | 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.
