Introduce your little one to the library and encourage socialization by joining us for Little Buddies Play Group! Based in free play, this unstructured group learns through activity, using the library’s various manipulatives, puzzles, and toys to explore their world and make new friends - all to the tune of toddler music, which plays throughout the hour. This free program is open to children ages birth-5. Please call (724-588-5490) or visit the children’s circulation desk to preregister.
Introduce your little one to the library and encourage socialization by joining us for Little Buddies Play Group! Based in free play, this unstructured group learns through activity, using the library’s various manipulatives, puzzles, and toys to explore their world and make new friends - all to the tune of toddler music, which plays throughout the hour. This free program is open to children ages birth-5. Please call (724-588-5490) or visit the children’s circulation desk to preregister.
Join us for Makers Camp! The first Saturday of each month, this creative group uses various building materials (including Legos, K’nex, Lincoln Logs, Magna-Tiles, Makey-Makey materials, electric circuit boards, recycled materials, and even the library’s 3D printer) for STEM and STEAM activities. This free program is open to children and teens ages 7-18 with library cards in good standing. Five and six years olds are also welcome to attend, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Please call (724-588-5490) or visit the chidlren’s circulation desk to preregister.
Come to the Summer Quest Launch Party this evening! We will have games, activities, contests, and some spacey visitors! This will be important in explaining the logging system to the parents. Dress like you are out of this world! We will have a BLAST! Must be registered or planning to register for Summer Quest. Call the library (724-588-5490) or visit the children’s desk for more information.
Introduce your little one to the library and encourage socialization by joining us for Little Buddies Play Group! Based in free play, this unstructured group learns through activity, using the library’s various manipulatives, puzzles, and toys to explore their world and make new friends - all to the tune of toddler music, which plays throughout the hour. This free program is open to children ages birth-5. Please call (724-588-5490) or visit the children’s circulation desk to preregister.
Bring your favorite 18-inch doll and come explore a different American Girl doll, book, and era each month! Always on the second Saturday morning of each month, the girls and their dolls engage in crafts, music, games, and snacks from the history of the doll of the month. This free program is open to children and teens ages 6-18 with library cards in good standing. Please call (724-588-5490) or visit the children’s desk to preregister.
Welcome to Week 1 of Summer Quest: A Universe of Stories. StoryHour encourages preschoolers and early readers to develop and practice good listening skills and library manners while also working to instill in them a lifelong love of reading and stories. Each week, a different theme is explored through interactive storytelling, including puppets, storyboards, finger plays, songs, and skits, followed by a take home craft that reinforces the theme of the hour. Guest readers from within the community have also been known to drop by! This spring we are exploring the alphabet with a focus on a different letter (or two!) each week. This free program is open to children ages 3-7. Please call (724-588-5490) or visit the children’s circulation desk to preregister.
Welcome to Week 1 of Summer Quest: A Universe of Stories. The Elementary group meets at Riverside Park (PCC Enclosed Pavilion) for games, activities, and crafts while learning in a fun environment. For children entering grades 1 - 6. Please call the library (724-588-5490) or visit the children’s desk for more information about registering for this program.
Do you know a reluctant reader? An avid dog lover? Bring them to PAWS to Read! The second Wednesday of each month, we welcome certified therapy dogs, who are always down to listen to a good story! This free program is open to patrons of all ages; no registration required.
Welcome to Week 1 of Summer Quest: A Universe of Stories! Did you know reading aloud to your little one is the single most effective way to encourage lifelong literacy? Introduce your baby to the joys of language and literature by bringing them to Read 2 Me, a half-hour filled with stories, songs, and simple crafts all designed to be enjoyed by only our youngest patrons and the adult they bring along. This free program is open to children ages birth-36 months. Please call (724-588-5490) or visit the children’s circulation desk to preregister.
