Westmoreland County Libraries

Create Your World with Storyteller Alan Irvine
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Enjoy exciting tales of artists and creators from around the world! From the artist who gave animals their coats and colors to a weaver that challenged the Greek gods themselves, these stories are sure to entertain! This program is held at AML and requires registration. To register, stop by the Children’s Room desk or call 724-537-4383.
Registration Required.

Music Together
2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Join us for a morning of educational singing and dancing.
Registration Required.

Wee Read
2025-07-10 10:30 - 11:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for children birth to 2Â½ years old & their caregivers. It combines songs, rhymes, and books for a fun and engaging early literacy experience. The same Wee Read session is repeated each week. This program is held at AML and requires registration. To register, stop by the Children’s Room desk or call 724-537-4383.
Registration Required.

Clay Companions: Animal Portrait Relief Tile Workshop
2025-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Students will design and sculpt a relief tile featuring a portrait of an animal or their own beloved pet. Whether it’s a loyal dog, curious cat, or favorite wild animal. This class is perfect for animal lovers and artists of all levels looking to explore clay as a sculptural storytelling medium.
Registration Required.

Marbling on Coasters
2025-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Trafford Community Public Library, 416 Brinton Avenue, Trafford, PA, 15068, United States
We’ll be making coasters to take home and use! Event is for ages 9-13 and registration is required. Register by calling the library at 412-372-5115.
Registration Required.

Storytime
2025-07-10 11:30 - 12:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for children ages 2Â½ to 5 years old who enjoy listening to stories, and their caregivers. It features books, songs, and rhymes. The same Storytime session is repeated each week, including at Storytime in the Park. This program is held at AML and requires registration. To register, stop by the Children’s Room desk or call 724-537-4383.
Registration Required.

Crochet Fun
2025-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Learn the basics of crochet! This craft is for 8 & up. This program is held at AML and requires registration. To register, stop by the Children’s Room desk or call 724-537-4383.
Registration Required.

Origami
2025-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Meet teen volunteer Amelia R. as she teaches us how to make origami boats!
Registration Required.

Lily Pads
2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Come join us at the library to listen to the story of Linnea in Monetâ€™s Garden by Lena Anderson and Christine Bjork and then paint their own lily pads to take home. Sponsored by the Murrysville Garden Club. Best for ages 6 – 11. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Little Canvases, Big Emotions
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Little Canvases, Big Emotions. An interactive art event for tweens, teens, and young adults
Registration Required.

Adult Craft Night!
2025-07-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Enjoy and relaxing and creative night with Kelly!
Registration Required.

Clay Companions: Animal Portrait Relief Tile Workshop
2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
In this creative pottery class, students will design and sculpt a relief tile featuring a portrait of an animal or their own beloved pet. Using hand-building techniques and clay carving tools, participants will learn how to build depth, texture, and personality into their tile through low-relief sculpture. Whether it’s a loyal dog, curious cat, or favorite wild animal, students will bring their subject to life in clayâ€”capturing expression, detail, and form. This class is perfect for animal lovers and artists of all levels looking to explore clay as a sculptural storytelling medium.
This program is FREE but registration is required.
To register, stop by the Upstairs Circulation Desk, call 724-539-1972, or visit our website to register online.
Registration Required.

Preschool Storytime
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Preschool Storytime with special guest readers teachers from Franklin Regional, will be held on Friday July 11 at 10:00am. Designed for children ages 3 – 6 years old, each session included stories, songs, and a craft activity. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

The Colors of Nature (Ages 2-5)
2025-07-11 10:30 - 11:10 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Join Miss Laura this summer to create art inspired by the many colors of nature! The 2-5 age group will meet at 10:30 to hear a story and create a simple piece of art.
Our Colors of Nature art gallery will be held on Monday, August 11 at 6PM. Children who participated in the Colors of Nature program are invited to feature one piece of art they created over the summer. More details will be shared closer to the gallery.
This program is designed to combine the art and garden programs we’ve had in past summers.
Registration Required.

The Colors of Nature (Ages 6+)
2025-07-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Join Miss Laura this summer to create art inspired by the many colors of nature! The 6+ age group will meet at 11:30 and create a different piece of art at each session.
Our Colors of Nature art gallery will be held on Monday, August 11 at 6PM. Children who participated in the Colors of Nature program are invited to feature one piece of art they created over the summer. More details will be shared closer to the gallery.
This program is designed to combine the art and garden programs we’ve had in past summers.
Registration Required.

Friday Photos
2025-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Join Dandelion, Bryony, Diantha, & Rosie on Instagram to see what theyâ€™re reading this week!

Lego Club
2025-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Spend the afternoon making your own Lego Creation. There will be a challenge at every Lego Club!
Registration Required.

Dog Reading Pals
2025-07-11 16:00 - 16:15, 2025-07-11 16:15 - 16:30, 2025-07-11 16:30 - 16:45, 2025-07-11 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. 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.

Carve and Create: Sgraffito on Clay Forms
2025-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
In this hands-on pottery class, students will create a slab-built trinket dish, coaster set, or spoon rest while exploring the sgraffito technique. Sgraffito, meaning “to scratch” in Italian, is a decorative process where layers of underglaze are applied to the clay surface and then carefully carved away to reveal a contrasting design underneath. Students will learn to apply underglaze to clay slabs, and use carving tools to etch patterns, textures, or illustration into their pieces. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class offers a fun way to combine pottery and surface design for a truly personalized creation. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Library Knitters
2025-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
The library knitters meet every other Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in conference room 1. No registration required. Bring your favorite craft and join in on the fun.

Adult and Senior Chair YOGA
2025-07-14 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.

Children's Craft
2025-07-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Weâ€™ll be making summer-themed crafts this month! This craft is geared towards children 8 & under. This program is held at AML and requires registration. To register, stop by the Children’s Room desk or call 724-537-4383.
Registration Required.

RPL Knitters
2025-07-14 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.

Write Your World
2025-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Curious about writing? We will be doing fun writing and art activities during the sessions that will be included in your very own handmade book. We ask that you come to all four sessions, as you will be creating your own book step by step. Ages 8 & up. This program is held at AML and requires registration. To register, stop by the Children’s Room desk or call 724-537-4383.
Session 1: Meet author Faerie Grace & start your book
Session 2: Learn about writing techniques & continue your book
Session 3: Learn about illustration and glue your book
Session 4: Add your writing & art and finish making your book
Registration Required.

Song and Rhyme Time
2025-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Join Miss Karen for an at-home song and rhyme session to enjoy any time or anywhere! You can follow along on our website or social media!

13th Hour Entertainment Magic Show
2025-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Penn Area Library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA, 15636, United States
Watch an exciting magic show based on our program theme: Color Our World.
Registration Required.

Butterfly Storytime with the Murrysville Garden Club
2025-07-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Join the Murrysville Garden Club on Monday, July 14, at 2:30pm for a special Butterfly Storytime. Kids will hear a story that will get them ready for this week’s butterfly release and let their imaginations take flight. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.
