Penn Area Library is offering free youth chess classes, weekly, on Tuesdays, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Classes are open to children in grades K through 8. Players of all levels from beginner to advanced are welcome to attend. Registration Required.
Looking to make new friends this summer? Or, are you looking to get a jump start on earning community service hours? Volunteer with other teens this summer at Penn Area Library. For more information contact Miss Laura at: laura.evans@wlnonline.org . Registration Required.
Kick off each month with Smithton Public Library's Family Fun Night! June's theme is "Explore New Depths" where we will get to check out some scuba gear, make our own boats, and hear some stories.
Take on the role of a fantasy hero and help tell your story in collaboration with fellow players and Dungeon Master, Scott! Dungeons and Dragons is a great way for kids to practice math skills, reading, and imaginative creativity in a safe and inclusive setting. The first session will set […]
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.
Ages 2-5 will enjoy time in the library garden with a story, crafts, and activities. **Please note: The meeting on July 25 will be held at Cedar Creek Park and will begin at 10AM instead of 10:30 Registration Required.
Ages 6+ will meet to plant, maintain, and learn about the garden. We will have speakers, activities, and crafts focusing on our theme this year: Pollinators! **Please note: The meeting on July 25 will be held at Cedar Creek Park and will begin at 11AM instead of 11:15 Registration Required.
Bring your cards to play and trade. If you are new to the game, come ready to learn! All ages. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. Registration Required.
Practice your chess skills every Tuesday at Penn Area Library. This self-guided program is a wonderful opportunity for young patrons to meet other chess enthusiasts and refine their skills. Players of all levels from beginner to advanced are welcome to attend. Structured chess classes are to begin in the fall. […]
Take on the role of an official 'Book Critic' this summer at Penn Area Library. Readers will be served a selection of books from several genres and give each title an official rating. Light refreshments will be served. Registration Required.
Do you dream of being a marine biologist or how about a movie star? Come with us on a musical journey exploring a variety of occupations and careers through song and dance! Registration Required.
Children are invited to practice reading aloud to dogs on the second Friday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Dog Reading Pals program is designed to help emerging readers gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental dog pal. Pre-readers are welcome too! All participants in […]
Children are invited to practice reading aloud to dogs on the second Friday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Dog Reading Pals program is designed to help emerging readers gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental dog pal. Pre-readers are welcome too! All participants in […]
Children are invited to practice reading aloud to dogs on the second Friday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Dog Reading Pals program is designed to help emerging readers gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental dog pal. Pre-readers are welcome too! All participants in […]
Join us for our first Super Smash Bros Tournament of the summer. Friend becomes foe as we battle it out for Smash supremacy. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers. Ages 8+ Registration Required.
Starting June 13th: Hidden in the library is all the swag you need to be a fearsome pirate! Find pictures and private trivia from the seven seas throughout the library shelves. Ask for a hunt at the Summer Reading Information Table in the Children's Room.
Starting June 13th, drop by the Murrysville Wetlands Trail to enjoy nature and read The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark as you stroll along. Drop-by through June 24th. All Ages. No registration.
A fun and education quiz-based game for the family. This month's subject is "Threats to the Ocean!' Do you think you know the answers? Game Pin# 03215244
Babies-n-Books is for young children ages 12 months to 24 months old and their accompanying adults. Each thirty-minute session includes well-loved rhymes, a book or two, finger plays, songs, and movement. This group encourages socialization and early literacy skills for young children and adults together. Register on-line at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or […]
Read, wiggle, dance, and sing at Story Time in the Park. Join Miss Laura every other Tuesday in June for exciting stories about our favorite animal friends! All story time events throughout the summer will be held at General Forbes Pavilion, nearest the pond. Registration Required.
Join us for 3 Wednesdays where your children can enjoy crafts, games, snacks and a story read by guest readers. Parents or Guardians must accompany children. Outdoor event. Rain or Shine! Please register by calling 724-633-0798 or emailing westnewton@wlnonline.org.
From microscopic plankton to enormous whales, explore the amazing diversity of marine life with Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Register on-line at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. Registration Required.
What's worse than being stranded on a deserted island? Being stranded on a DISASTER island! In this lego challenge, children will be designing their own treacherous island inspired by randomly chosen Chaos Cards. Join us for deadly dinosaurs, violent volcanoes, and more off-the-wall obstacles. Registration Required.
Inspired by the works of famous artists, children will create their own mini masterpiece. Little ones will practice using their fine motor skills by painting with fingers, cotton balls, paint brushes, and even toy cars! A great opportunity for children ages 2 – 5 to safely socialize through parallel play. […]
Inspired by the works of famous artists, children will create their own mini masterpiece. Little ones will practice using their fine motor skills by painting with fingers, cotton balls, paint brushes, and even toy cars! A great opportunity for children ages 2 – 7 to safely socialize through parallel play. […]
Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the library's TechNook area as we kick off Summer Reading! Popcorn provided. Register on-line at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. Registration Required.
Take on the role of a fantasy hero and help tell your story in collaboration with fellow players and Dungeon Master, Scott! Dungeons and Dragons is a great way for kids to practice math skills, reading, and imaginative creativity in a safe and inclusive setting. The first session will set […]
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.
Ages 2-5 will enjoy time in the library garden with a story, crafts, and activities. **Please note: The meeting on July 25 will be held at Cedar Creek Park and will begin at 10AM instead of 10:30 Registration Required.
Come and learn some fun facts about monarch butterflies, make a butterfly stick puppet, take a butterfly attracting flower home and listen to the story Waiting for Wings. Presented in partnership with the Murrysville Garden Club. Registration Required.
Read, wiggle, dance, and sing at Story Time in the Park. Join Miss Laura every other Tuesday in June for exciting stories about our favorite animal friends! All story time events throughout the summer will be held at General Forbes Pavilion, nearest the pond. Registration Required.
Enjoy a rt-minute session featuring themes about ocean animals and more! Every storytime includes stories, songs, a craft activity, and much more derived from the Every Child Ready to Read model. Storytime is for children 3 - 5 years old. Register on-line at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. […]
Read, wiggle, dance, and sing at Story Time in the Park. Join Miss Laura every other Tuesday in June for exciting stories about our favorite animal friends! All story time events throughout the summer will be held at General Forbes Pavilion, nearest the pond. Registration Required.
Join us for 3 Wednesdays where your children can enjoy crafts, games, snacks and a story read by guest readers. Parents or Guardians must accompany children. Outdoor event. Rain or Shine! Please register by calling 724-633-0798 or emailing westnewton@wlnonline.org.
Inspired by the works of famous artists, children will create their own mini masterpiece. Little ones will practice using their fine motor skills by painting with fingers, cotton balls, paint brushes, and even toy cars! A great opportunity for children ages 2 – 5 to safely socialize through parallel play. […]
Make some friendship fish art that sparkles like a treasure and enjoy stories about what it means to be a good friend. Register on-line at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. Registration Required.
Inspired by the works of famous artists, children will create their own mini masterpiece. Little ones will practice using their fine motor skills by painting with fingers, cotton balls, paint brushes, and even toy cars! A great opportunity for children ages 2 – 7 to safely socialize through parallel play. […]
Meet animals with amazing adaptations and learn what makes them thrive. This presentation will be held virtually in the library's TechNook. Registration Required.
Learn about the latest addition to the library/scollection, nature backpacks! Register on-line at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. Registration Required.
In medicine we often mistake age for senility. It cannot be denied that as our bodies age we become less resilient, but this does not need to result in a rapid deterioration of function and vitality. We can take advantage of our body's own ability to heal and improve by […]
Read, wiggle, dance, and sing at Story Time in the Park. Join Miss Laura every other Tuesday in June for exciting stories about our favorite animal friends! All story time events throughout the summer will be held at General Forbes Pavilion, nearest the pond. Registration Required.
Designed for our youngest friends from birth to 2 ½ years old and their caregivers, Wee Read combines songs, rhymes, and board books for a fun and engaging early learning experience. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 (same Wee Read repeated). Please register before the day of the program by phone […]
It’s time for Wee Read! Miss Karen has some songs and stories to entertain our younger friends today. Won’t you join us on Facebook or YouTube and sing along?
Toddler Time is designed for children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years old. Every program includes stories, literacy activities, and the week's theme-related craft for an adult and child to make together. Register on-line at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. Registration Required.
Join us for 3 Wednesdays where your children can enjoy crafts, games, snacks and a story read by guest readers. Parents or Guardians must accompany children. Outdoor event. Rain or Shine! Please register by calling 724-633-0798 or emailing westnewton@wlnonline.org.
Join Mr. Alex and set sail in search of new art techniques! Each session, we will make an ocean themed art project. These art projects are designed for older tweens and teens age 11+. Tweens and teens can receive a free supply kit via the Children’s Room desk or curbside […]
Inspired by the works of famous artists, children will create their own mini masterpiece. Little ones will practice using their fine motor skills by painting with fingers, cotton balls, paint brushes, and even toy cars! A great opportunity for children ages 2 – 5 to safely socialize through parallel play. […]
Designed for our youngest friends from birth to 2 ½ years old and their caregivers, Wee Read combines songs, rhymes, and board books for a fun and engaging early learning experience. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 (same Wee Read repeated). Please register before the day of the program by phone […]
Join the Children’s Room staff as we make a splash with this craft for kids ages 10 and under! Kids can receive a free craft kit via the Children’s Room desk or curbside pickup starting Monday, June 6 — while supplies last.
Journey to the swamp where the turtles, frogs, & dragonflies are prepping for a party. This musical also highlights lessons of friendship, tolerance, and courage. Register on-line at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. Registration Required.
Kids dive into the science of sea life as they learn about the many amazing creatures that call the ocean their home. They learn how different ocean animals have adapted to move through the water and see how sharks and whales measure up. From microscopic plankton to enormous whales, we […]
Take on the role of a fantasy hero and help tell your story in collaboration with fellow players and Dungeon Master, Scott! Register on-line at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. Registration Required.