Storytimes starting September 9th:
(No registration required)

Little Ones Storytime and Lapsit: (ages 0-17 months) A caregiver and me lapsit storytime. Tuesdays at 10:30!

Toddler Storytime: (ages 18-36 months) A 30-minute storytime with books, songs, and playtime. Wednesdays at 10:30!

Preschool Storytime: (ages 3-5) Storytime with 2-3 read-alouds and literacy and STEM centers. This is a great way to get your young one ready for school! Thursdays at 10:30!

 

Block Party--Join us Monday, October 7th from 10:30-11:30 as we get out all the blocks and build! This is a fun way for your child to learn STEM skills at an early age, plus socialization skills! No registration necessary.

 

Curious Club–Especially for ages 3-6, this group focuses on STEM skills in the world of Curious George.  We meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm–no need to register! Our next meeting is October 8th for a special HALLOWEEN Curious Club!  Curious Club is presented as part of our Inquire Within program with WQED Education, powered by Deep Well Services.

 

Pages and Paws–Presented every second Tuesday of the month, our next session is scheduled for October 8th from 5-6 pm. Kids can come read to a special pet of the month. This is a great way for struggling readers to gain confidence and practice their reading skills, and it’s also a way to introduce your child to different animals! In the past we have been visited by dogs, cats, and even a bunny!

 

Halloween Art–Thursday, October 24, 4-5 pm. Enjoy a Halloween story and do a Halloween craft! Ages 6-12. Register at the library or by calling 724-452-9330.

 

Inquire Within Halloween Party–Saturday, October 19, 1:00-2:30 pm. Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with your PBS Kids friends! We’ll watch special new Halloween episodes of Arthur and Pinkalicious, plus enjoy Halloween activities! Register at the library or by calling 724-452-9330. Or click here! https://forms.gle/ECFX5wRPCR3U5t8b6

 

Spooky Stories Book Club–Tuesday, October 15, 4-5 pm. Grades 1 and 2. Join us as we read a few spooky stories together and then do a Halloween craft! Register at the library or by calling 724-452-9330.

 

Make a Difference Club–Kids ages 7-12, do you want to learn how you can improve your community? Join Make a Difference Club! We are so excited to tackle air pollution in the month of September. Join us Monday, October 7, from 5-6 pm as we discuss water and air pollution. We will also do some hands-on STEM activities: you’ll get to recreate an oil spill and try to clean it up, or make an air pollution catcher! Then come back on Tuesday, October 22, from 5-6 pm, as we are joined by Carnegie Science Center for a very special Make a Difference Club meeting. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/pJBxr3Vum6GAJ1Xh7.

 

Make a Difference with Carnegie Science: Tuesday, October 22nd, 5-6 pm. Kids ages 7-12. Carnegie Science Center will present “Trouble in Fruitvale,” a hands-on ecology lesson that will allow you to investigate water pollutants and learn about ways to protect our environment. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/pJBxr3Vum6GAJ1Xh7. Space is limited, so sign up today!

 

Lego Club–Children ages 3+ are welcome at Lego Club. Presented the third Saturday of the month at 11 am-noon, this is a great activity for the whole family. The children will be given a special STEM challenge to build with their Legos, and then we display them in the library. This month’s challenge: Build a LEGO jack-o-lantern!

 

A Date with Dolls—This event has been postponed until a later date. Presented with the Zelienople Historical Society, you and your child can learn about the history of dolls as you make your own doll at the Buhl House, decorate cookies, and hear a story! Only $10 per child, register at the library or by calling 724-452-9330 (library) or 724-452-9457 (Historical Society).