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Images of America: Pittsburgh's historic stadiums and arenas with Mark Fatla. October 15, 6:00 PM. For ages 14 and up with registration.

Pittsburgh’s Historic Stadiums & Arenas

Tie on your cleats and wander through local sports history. Join author Mark Fatla on October 15 at 6 PM for a fascinating look back at Pittsburgh’s legendary sports venues and the teams and memories that made them special.  Based on his book Pittsburgh’s Historic Stadiums and Arenas, Fatala explores the ...
Tween junk journal. October 14th at 6:30 PM. Grades 5 through 8. Registration required. Bring your own journal and get crafty!

Tween Junk Journaling

Tweens, add some jeepers to your junk journal! On October 14 at 6:30 PM, grades 5-8 can bring their own journal and anything they might want to put into it. Examples include stickers, ticket stubs, receipts, and photographs. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...

Write Local: A Writer’s Group

Love to write, but want feedback on or readers for your work? Looking to break into writing and self-publishing? Writers 18 years and older can join Write Local, a group for local to gather and share their work, constructively critique one another, and receive feedback on ideas and more. Local ...
Junk journal. October 14th at 4:30 PM. Registration required. Grades K through 4.

Junk Journaling Hour

Kids in grades K-4 can join us for a fantastic time journaling. On October 14 at 4:30 PM, we'll make our a little spooky journal and fun for Halloween. Please be sure to bring your journal and any other materials you'd like to use.  Things you can bring for your junk ...
Tween chilling ice dye tees. Bring your own t-shirt. Grades 5-8. October 12th at 6:30 PM.

B.Y.O.S. Chilling Ice Dye

Feel the chills, tweens! On October 12 at 6:30 PM, grades 5-8 will tie dye shirts for Halloween. Attendees must bring their own shirt to dye. Only one shirt per person. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
Adult art studio. October 5 at 6:30 PM. Cats, bats, and critters. Registration required.

Adult Art Studio: Cats, Bats, & Critters

Want to learn how to draw? Join our Adult Art Studio to practice drawing a different subject every month and commiserate with fellow artists. Bring your own supplies and sketchbooks or use some of our own. In artistic burnout? We'll supply coloring pages for a low-stress art night. On October ...
Halloween handprint art. October 1st at 10:30 AM. For toddlers with caretakers present. Registration required.

Toddler Art: Halloween Handprints

Bring your little ones in for Toddler Art! On October 1 at 10:30 AM, toddlers will turn their handprints into cute and spooky monsters. Caregivers must attend the entire time. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
Book character pumpkin decorating contest. Choose your fav book character and turn them into a pumpkin! Entrants will be displayed in the kids department and voted on throughout the month! Register online. Entries accepted from October 1 to the 10th.

Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Kids, choose your favorite book character and turn them into a pumpkin! From today to October 10, children can submit their decorated pumpkin to be displayed in the Children's Department. Entrants will be displayed in the Children's Department and voted on throughout the month. One winner will get a prize! ...
Design a bookmark for the library! 3 winners will be chosen each month. Winning bookmarks will be published for all to enjoy.

Bookmark design contest

Design a bookmark for the library! Every month, 3 designs by the public will be chosen to be laminated, duplicated, and distributed to our patrons. Have a design? Drop it off at the front desk! Artists of all ages can participate ...