What's Happening at the Library

During the month of February, go on a self-guided StoryWalk in our Welcome Garden featuring Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson's award winning book: The Undefeated. Kwame Alexander's beautiful text celebrates the amazing African Americans whose achievements, struggles, and successes are s...read more

Tune in for a story and recommended read-alikes with Ms. Sara every Monday morning!Videos are posted to the Sharpsburg Community Library YouTube page. If you can't watch during the scheduled time, watch whenever it's convenient for you! Stories are geared for PreK children.

Join local chess teacher Jules Coulson for online chess classes! Using the conference app Zoom and popular chess website lichess.org, students will learn chess strategy & skills through interactive lessons, chess puzzle solving & exercises, and competitive games against each other. For kids ...read more

If you have taken a pointed pen calligraphy class before, consider joining this 4-week class with calligraphy artist, Karen Roberts. The class will take you beyond the basics and teach you how to create fluidity and add elegance to your letters, refine the capital letters, and add flourishing. You&#...read more

Start 2021 off right! Join players from other libraries for Teen Game Night on Discord. Gamer librarians around the county have come together to collab on a weekly game night that will have something for all players. Grades 7-12 only. Be sure to register for our Discord channelList of games for...read more

Join Ms. Melanie and Ms. Beatriz for Storytime Squares on Zoom! This program is similar to our in-person storytime and is perfect for preschool aged children. This bilingual program includes stories, action rhymes, and/or songs. Ms. Beatriz makes everyone smile with a Spanish story and song! Storyti...read more

The Pittsburgh Buddhist Center will continue to offer its weekly meditation sessions, however, they've combined their multi-library programs into one that will occur every Tuesday online through the winter. Bhante is committed to offering programs related to well-being during this time. You can ...read more

Discover more about the plants and trees around you in Southwestern PA. From summer leaves and seeds to winter nuts and fruits, learn the basics of how to identity the different trees and plants that grow in our area. Produced by Allegheny County Parks. Please register. You'll receive the l...read more

Are you feeling bloated or struggling with digestive issues? Do you keep trying diets and yet continue to feel unhealthy or struggle to get the weight off? Have you experienced brain-fog or a difficult time focusing? Have you heard of the term plant-based but feel too uninformed or overwhelmed to gi...read more

We're packaging up everything you need to complete a STEAM activity! Stop by the library every week for a new kit. Depending on the size, they may be taped to the parking lot window or you may have to ask for one curbside. Activities are geared for students in K-5.February Kits: 2/4: Salt Crysta...read more

Join Ms. Erin every Thursday for science and art activities you can do with simple materials you have at home! Videos will be posted to the Sharpsburg Community Library YouTube page.  If you can't watch during the scheduled time, watch whenever it's convenient for you!  A...read more

Due to the pandemic, our beloved monthly Adventures in the Burgh is necessarily on-hold. But every Friday, we'll be highlighting a spectacular virtual tour of somewhere cool in the world. These tours are available any time for you so click away and explore!This week, take an electronic field tri...read more

Looking for something to do this winter? Try a STEAM Kit and learn something new or explore a fun way to create art. Our kits now include art as well as science, technology, engineering, and math!Kits will be available while supplies last outside of the library during open hours all week starting Sa...read more

Learn about our Scientist of the Month in a virtual storytime, then participate in a fun STEAM activity! A new scientist will be featured every month on the 1st and 2nd Saturdays at 10:30.You can watch the YouTube videos at any time. Activity kits will be available on the 2nd Saturday beginning at 1...read more

Looking for something fun and educational to do at home during the cold winter months? Check out our DIY Take-n-Make Kit this month. Stop at the library anytime to pick up a kit outside at the front of the library (while supplies last). No registration needed!

During the month of February, go on a self-guided StoryWalk in our Welcome Garden featuring Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson's award winning book: The Undefeated. Kwame Alexander's beautiful text celebrates the amazing African Americans whose achievements, struggles, and successes are s...read more

Tune in for a story and recommended read-alikes with Ms. Sara every Monday morning!Videos are posted to the Sharpsburg Community Library YouTube page. If you can't watch during the scheduled time, watch whenever it's convenient for you! Stories are geared for PreK children.

Join local chess teacher Jules Coulson for online chess classes! Using the conference app Zoom and popular chess website lichess.org, students will learn chess strategy & skills through interactive lessons, chess puzzle solving & exercises, and competitive games against each other. For kids ...read more

If you have taken a pointed pen calligraphy class before, consider joining this 4-week class with calligraphy artist, Karen Roberts. The class will take you beyond the basics and teach you how to create fluidity and add elegance to your letters, refine the capital letters, and add flourishing. You&#...read more

Start 2021 off right! Join players from other libraries for Teen Game Night on Discord. Gamer librarians around the county have come together to collab on a weekly game night that will have something for all players. Grades 7-12 only. Be sure to register for our Discord channelList of games for...read more

Join Ms. Melanie and Ms. Beatriz for Storytime Squares on Zoom! This program is similar to our in-person storytime and is perfect for preschool aged children. This bilingual program includes stories, action rhymes, and/or songs. Ms. Beatriz makes everyone smile with a Spanish story and song! Storyti...read more

Will you be our Valentine? We'll provide instructions and supplies so you can make your own marbled paper for valentines (or anything else you want)!20 kits will be available while supplies last anytime during library hours, beginning at 4:30.

The Pittsburgh Buddhist Center will continue to offer its weekly meditation sessions, however, they've combined their multi-library programs into one that will occur every Tuesday online through the winter. Bhante is committed to offering programs related to well-being during this time. You can ...read more

We can't have our annual Valentine Tea Party at the library but pick up a kit and take the party home with you! Kit will include craft supplies to make a Love Monster and valentine cards, plus other sweet surprises! For preschool and elementary aged children. (Preschoolers may need a little...read more

You've got our heart on a string...string art that is!  We'll provide the supplies and instructions for a string art heart, but you can create your own pattern and make any string art you like!10 kits available while supplies last anytime during library hours, beginning at 4:30.

We're packaging up everything you need to complete a STEAM activity! Stop by the library every week for a new kit. Depending on the size, they may be taped to the parking lot window or you may have to ask for one curbside. Activities are geared for students in K-5.February Kits: 2/4: Salt Crysta...read more

Join Ms. Erin every Thursday for science and art activities you can do with simple materials you have at home! Videos will be posted to the Sharpsburg Community Library YouTube page.  If you can't watch during the scheduled time, watch whenever it's convenient for you!  A...read more

Due to the pandemic, our beloved monthly Adventures in the Burgh is necessarily on-hold. But every Friday, we'll be highlighting a spectacular virtual tour of somewhere cool in the world. These tours are available any time for you so click away and explore!This week, explore Son Doong Cave, the ...read more

Join us the 2nd Friday of every month for a great discussion! We read fiction and nonfiction titles. Titles are available for checkout at book club meetings and at the Adult Services desk, and we are always happy to reserve copies. Here's what we're discussing this month:...read more

Looking for something to do this winter? Try a STEAM Kit and learn something new or explore a fun way to create art. Our kits now include art as well as science, technology, engineering, and math!Kits will be available while supplies last outside of the library during open hours all week starting Sa...read more

Learn about our Scientist of the Month in a virtual storytime, then participate in a fun STEAM activity! A new scientist will be featured every month on the 1st and 2nd Saturdays at 10:30.You can watch the YouTube videos at any time. Activity kits will be available on the 2nd Saturday beginning at 1...read more

Now that you've learned all about our Scientist of the Month, get a Take-n-Make kit for our corresponding STEAM activity!You can watch the YouTube videos at any time. Activity kits will be available on the 2nd Saturday beginning at 10:30am while supplies last.Our February Scientist of the Month ...read more

Looking for something fun and educational to do at home during the cold winter months? Check out our DIY Take-n-Make Kit this month. Stop at the library anytime to pick up a kit outside at the front of the library (while supplies last). No registration needed!

During the month of February, go on a self-guided StoryWalk in our Welcome Garden featuring Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson's award winning book: The Undefeated. Kwame Alexander's beautiful text celebrates the amazing African Americans whose achievements, struggles, and successes are s...read more

Tune in for a story and recommended read-alikes with Ms. Sara every Monday morning!Videos are posted to the Sharpsburg Community Library YouTube page. If you can't watch during the scheduled time, watch whenever it's convenient for you! Stories are geared for PreK children.

Join local chess teacher Jules Coulson for online chess classes! Using the conference app Zoom and popular chess website lichess.org, students will learn chess strategy & skills through interactive lessons, chess puzzle solving & exercises, and competitive games against each other. For kids ...read more

If you have taken a pointed pen calligraphy class before, consider joining this 4-week class with calligraphy artist, Karen Roberts. The class will take you beyond the basics and teach you how to create fluidity and add elegance to your letters, refine the capital letters, and add flourishing. You&#...read more

Start 2021 off right! Join players from other libraries for Teen Game Night on Discord. Gamer librarians around the county have come together to collab on a weekly game night that will have something for all players. Grades 7-12 only. Be sure to register for our Discord channelList of games for...read more

Join Ms. Melanie and Ms. Beatriz for Storytime Squares on Zoom! This program is similar to our in-person storytime and is perfect for preschool aged children. This bilingual program includes stories, action rhymes, and/or songs. Ms. Beatriz makes everyone smile with a Spanish story and song! Storyti...read more

Practice self care this winter! Make a DIY Sugar Scrub with our Febuary Take-n-Make Kits! We provide instructions and supplies.10 kits available while supplies last anytime during library hours, beginning at 4:30.

The Pittsburgh Buddhist Center will continue to offer its weekly meditation sessions, however, they've combined their multi-library programs into one that will occur every Tuesday online through the winter. Bhante is committed to offering programs related to well-being during this time. You can ...read more

Enjoy this 5-minute quickie presentation on area trees with Ranger Ben from Allegheny County Parks!Please register. You'll receive the unique link to view the presentation in your registration confirmation email and then you can watch anytime!

Speculative Fiction Book Club is boldly going...online!  Join us for stimulating discussions on science fiction, fantasy, horror, superhero fiction, and dystopian fiction.A young boy boy finds a magical object that gives him super powers and the ability to avenge his police chief ...read more

Join Mark Guillette for a Live NASA simulcast of the landing of the Perseverance Mars Rover. Log on to watch the Rover landing and take part in an interactive live chat.  Q and A will be available throughout the presentation. Log in 5 minutes before the start time.Please register online. Y...read more

We're packaging up everything you need to complete a STEAM activity! Stop by the library every week for a new kit. Depending on the size, they may be taped to the parking lot window or you may have to ask for one curbside. Activities are geared for students in K-5.February Kits: 2/4: Salt Crysta...read more

Join Ms. Erin every Thursday for science and art activities you can do with simple materials you have at home! Videos will be posted to the Sharpsburg Community Library YouTube page.  If you can't watch during the scheduled time, watch whenever it's convenient for you!  A...read more

We are back and ready to code! Join us once a month on Discord for the return of Code Club! We welcome everyone, so if your new to coding or a member of code clubs past it doesn't matter! We have a space for you!After registering here be sure to join our Discord channel here.For Parents with que...read more

Due to the pandemic, our beloved monthly Adventures in the Burgh is necessarily on-hold. But every Friday, we'll be highlighting a spectacular virtual tour of somewhere cool in the world. These tours are available any time for you so click away and explore!This week, you're probably needing ...read more

Looking for something to do this winter? Try a STEAM Kit and learn something new or explore a fun way to create art. Our kits now include art as well as science, technology, engineering, and math!Kits will be available while supplies last outside of the library during open hours all week starting Sa...read more

Learn about our Artist of the Month in a virtual storytime, then participate in a fun art activity! A new artist will be featured every month on the 3rd and 4th Saturdays at 10:30am.You can watch the YouTube videos at any time. Activity kits will be available on the 4th Saturday beginning at 10:30am...read more

Looking for something fun and educational to do at home during the cold winter months? Check out our DIY Take-n-Make Kit this month. Stop at the library anytime to pick up a kit outside at the front of the library (while supplies last). No registration needed!

During the month of February, go on a self-guided StoryWalk in our Welcome Garden featuring Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson's award winning book: The Undefeated. Kwame Alexander's beautiful text celebrates the amazing African Americans whose achievements, struggles, and successes are s...read more

Tune in for a story and recommended read-alikes with Ms. Sara every Monday morning!Videos are posted to the Sharpsburg Community Library YouTube page. If you can't watch during the scheduled time, watch whenever it's convenient for you! Stories are geared for PreK children.

For lovers of nonfiction like history, memoir, science, philosophy! We’re getting at the truth! Real stories and real people in all genres! Stop by the library to pick up your copy of the current month’s book. Please register online. You'll receive the unique Zoom link to attend in y...read more

Join local chess teacher Jules Coulson for online chess classes! Using the conference app Zoom and popular chess website lichess.org, students will learn chess strategy & skills through interactive lessons, chess puzzle solving & exercises, and competitive games against each other. For kids ...read more

If you have taken a pointed pen calligraphy class before, consider joining this 4-week class with calligraphy artist, Karen Roberts. The class will take you beyond the basics and teach you how to create fluidity and add elegance to your letters, refine the capital letters, and add flourishing. You&#...read more

Join us the 4th  Monday of every month for a great discussion! We read mostly fiction in this group. Titles are available for checkout at book club meetings and at the Circulation Desk and we are always happy to reserve copies. Here's what we're reading this month:&n...read more

Get a clue with the Sharpsburg Sleuths!  Join our Zoom discussion to chat about mysteries and thrillers every month.The February selection is Winter Grave , a Swedish procedural by Helene Tursten.  Copies will be available at the circulation desk.  Eaudio available on Hoopla...read more

Start 2021 off right! Join players from other libraries for Teen Game Night on Discord. Gamer librarians around the county have come together to collab on a weekly game night that will have something for all players. Grades 7-12 only. Be sure to register for our Discord channelList of games for...read more

Join Ms. Melanie and Ms. Beatriz for Storytime Squares on Zoom! This program is similar to our in-person storytime and is perfect for preschool aged children. This bilingual program includes stories, action rhymes, and/or songs. Ms. Beatriz makes everyone smile with a Spanish story and song! Storyti...read more

These are a few of my favorite things…Whether you are a regular visitor or have never been, there is a lot for you to discover at the Heinz History Center! Let the artifacts do the storytelling as a representative showcases a few remarkable relics from the museum’s rich collection.Devot...read more

The Pittsburgh Buddhist Center will continue to offer its weekly meditation sessions, however, they've combined their multi-library programs into one that will occur every Tuesday online through the winter. Bhante is committed to offering programs related to well-being during this time. You can ...read more

We're packaging up everything you need to complete a STEAM activity! Stop by the library every week for a new kit. Depending on the size, they may be taped to the parking lot window or you may have to ask for one curbside. Activities are geared for students in K-5.February Kits: 2/4: Salt Crysta...read more

Join Ms. Erin every Thursday for science and art activities you can do with simple materials you have at home! Videos will be posted to the Sharpsburg Community Library YouTube page.  If you can't watch during the scheduled time, watch whenever it's convenient for you!  A...read more

Looking for something to do this winter? Try a STEAM Kit and learn something new or explore a fun way to create art. Our kits now include art as well as science, technology, engineering, and math!Kits will be available while supplies last outside of the library during open hours all week starting Sa...read more

Now that you've learned all about our Artist of the Month, get a Take-n-Make kit for our corresponding art activity!You can watch the YouTube videos at any time. Activity kits will be available on the 4th Saturday beginning at 10:30am while supplies last.Our February Artist of the Month is Romar...read more

Learn about our Artist of the Month in a virtual storytime, then participate in a fun art activity! A new artist will be featured every month on the 3rd and 4th Saturdays at 10:30am.You can watch the YouTube videos at any time. Activity kits will be available on the 4th Saturday beginning at 10:30am...read more

Join us the 4th Saturday of each month for books and bingo! Each month we will discuss a book and play a few rounds of book bingo. Winners will get a small prize. The book for February is Sal & Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Alberto Hernandez. For grades 4-6.Bingo cards will be available...read more

Looking for something fun and educational to do at home during the cold winter months? Check out our DIY Take-n-Make Kit this month. Stop at the library anytime to pick up a kit outside at the front of the library (while supplies last). No registration needed!