Mother Goose on the Loose returns

Our very popular children’s early literacy program is back. On Mondays this June, we are welcoming littles ones 0-4 years old for storytime 10 AM – 10:30 AM or 11 AM – 11:30 AM. In order to protect our immunocompromised Read More …

Summer Reading Challenge 2021

Our Summer Reading Challenge is back! (We missed you, too). From today to August 13, children of all ages can read to earn assorted prizes. The kids’ age divisions are: Kids 0-4 years old Students in grades K-2 Students in Read More …

Summer Fun Fest

Summer is here and so is summer reading! Come to the library Sunday, June 13 from 1 PM to 3 PM for our summer reading kickoff and fundraiser. Attendees can pick up their free summer reading swag bags, eat carnival Read More …

PBS Preschool Pack: Alphabet Edition

Prepare your kid for preschool with a PBS Preschool Pack. June’s pack helps your preschooler with letter recognition, upper and lowercase matching, and letter sounds.  As always, the kits will include books checked out for one month as and PBS Read More …

Fine Art Friday: Leonora Carrington

Teach your little ones about art with Fine Art Fridays. On June 4, kids can pick up their own DIY art kit, then go online to watch Miss Sarah‘s video on surrealist painter Leonora Carrington while making their own whimsical Read More …

Seed Library: May 2021 Update

Thanks to the popularity of the Seed Library, we have more seeds in stock this month! Some of them are restocked old favorite, and others are added for the first time. Butterfly weed – Restocked by anonymous donation Cosmos Cucumber Read More …

Seed Library: April 2021 Update

After taking last year off and some operational renovations, we are happy to reopen the Seed Library! Starting now, all seed requests are accepted by an online form and are available for no-contact pickup or at the front desk. Read Read More …

Spring Carrot Yarn Craft

Kids in grades K-5 can make their own cool yarn wrapped carrot craft with a kit and activity packet on April 21. Bring the kit home, then watch the instructional video on the Children’s Department Facebook page. Register online or Read More …

Storytime To Go: Cats & Dogs

Get a Storytime To Go about cats & dogs for your kiddos. Kits include movies, books, crafts, and activities customized for your child. Kit pickups start April 12. Register online or by calling 412-269-0334. Include the child’s name, age, and Read More …

Fine Art Friday: Louise Nevelson

Teach your little ones about art with Fine Art Fridays. Tomorrow, kids can pick up their own DIY art kit, then go online to watch Miss Sarah teach them all about Louise Nevelson and how to make their own art Read More …