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Tween Anti-Valentines Party

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Age Group:

Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Body:

Join us AFTER HOURS on Friday the 13th for an Anti-Valentines party full of fun, friends, and treats.

Lunar New Year Dance Performance 2025 at the Monroeville Public Library

Lunar New Year Dance Performance

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), All Ages
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Body:

The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) in Pittsburgh is again coming to the Library to perform dances for the Lunar New Year! Whether you celebrate or not, this colorful performance is sure to entertain. 

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Holi Celebration!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Library Program, Performance, Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Library Program, Performance, Storytime
Body:

Back by popular demand, our friend Minakshi Poddar and family will be here to lead us in our Holi celebration with music, dancing, and a story.

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Social Justice Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
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Monroeville Library's Social Justice Book Club is for those interested in reading and discussing books about important social topics.

MPL Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Children's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Join us in the Monroeville Public Library's Children's Room, for a morning filled with fun stories, songs, and activities! This event is free, and no registration is required.

Bridge Buddies

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Yolanda's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Yolanda's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Monroeville Bridge Buddies meet from 10:30 - 12:30 to practice what was learned in their past lessons. 

If you are interested in bridge, please first contact Cory Little at (412) 372-0500 ext. 122.

Teen After-School Program

2:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Program Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens

Family Fun Night: Tie Dye

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), Adults, All Ages
Program Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), Adults, All Ages

Watercolor Made Easy with Marci Mason (Recorded Events)

All Day
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Body:

Award-winning Pittsburgh artist Marci Mason presents a series of watercolor painting classes cosponsored by Monroeville Public Library and Monroeville Arts Council. Click here to view:

Makey Makey Makerpalooza

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Body:

Have you ever played a banana piano? Controlled your video game character with Play-Doh? With Makey-Makey, we will stretch our imagination to the limits of what we can do with a computer, circuit clips, and whatever objects we find around us.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Gardening Classes with Miriam Cheng (Recorded Events)

All Day
Adults, All Ages
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Miriam Cheng of Wild Child Native Gardens presents a series of gardening classes covering seed starting, soil preparation, native plants and more.

Click here to join:

Teen After-School Program

2:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Program Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens

Monroeville Public Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Yolanda's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Yolanda's Room
Age Group: Adults
Body:

Monthly board meeting

Sips Club

9:15am–11:30am
Adults, All Ages
Gallery Space
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Gallery Space
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Library Program
Body:

ALL AGES WELCOME! (Stop in with your littles if you have them with you.)

MPL Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Children's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Join us in the Monroeville Public Library's Children's Room, for a morning filled with fun stories, songs, and activities! This event is free, and no registration is required.

AHN Nutrition Session

11:30am–2:00pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)

Relaxing Meditation (Virtual Event)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Adults, All Ages
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Feeling stressed and need to unwind? Join meditation coach Margie Manno to engage in soothing, guided meditation online each week.

Click here to join:

Writers On the Block: Virtual Writing Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Monroeville Public Library's online writing group!

Open at 10 due to Staff Meeting

9:00am–10:00am
Closing
Branches:
Monroeville Public Library, MakerLab Open Hours
Description:

Staff meeting opening at 10

Phonics Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Children's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

All storytimes help kids develop early reading skills, but this storytime series focuses explicitly on preparing kids to read.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group

2:00pm–3:15pm
Adults
Johnna's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, who is caring for you?

Teen After-School Program

2:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Program Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens

Builders Club

5:15pm–6:00pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Johnna's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Body:

Every other Wednesday, we'll have different building materials for your little engineers to try out. No registration required.

Learn to Draw Zentangle!

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Library Program
Body:

Zentangle is a simple technique for pattern drawing that is relaxing, meditative, intriguing and fun!

Monroeville Poets Online

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Program, Performance
Body:

From formal to experimental verse, everyone’s poems are welcome. Words can help to create community and reach across distances. We encourage one another to write and we encourage the sharing of poetry.

Click here to join:

MPL Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Children's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Join us in the Monroeville Public Library's Children's Room, for a morning filled with fun stories, songs, and activities! This event is free, and no registration is required.

Bridge Buddies

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Yolanda's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Yolanda's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Monroeville Bridge Buddies meet from 10:30 - 12:30 to practice what was learned in their past lessons. 

If you are interested in bridge, please first contact Cory Little at (412) 372-0500 ext. 122.