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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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Game Night!

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Program Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Program
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Calling all game lovers! Join Monroeville Public Library as we create some merriment by playing games together. We’ll set up spaces for a variety of board games, card games, table top games, and party games like Jackbox.

Social Justice Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Body:

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

Hold for Small Fry Rave

6:00pm–8:00pm
Program Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room

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:

Read to a Dog!

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Children's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Do you want to practice your reading aloud skills, or overcome a nervousness around dogs? The Alliance of Therapy Dogs is more than happy to help! ATD will be visiting the MPL Children's Room, and encourages you to stop by to say hello!

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

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Johnna's Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Program, Book Club
Registration Required
Body:

Beam up, phase in, fold space, time travel, jump to light speed, begin a quest, survive the apocalypse, or whatever it takes to join us for our new Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club (SFFBC).

Sips Club

9:15am–11:30am
Adults, All Ages
Johnna's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
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.

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:

VITA Tax Assistance

4:30pm–9:00pm
Adults
Yolanda's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Yolanda's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: NON-Library Event
Body:

VITA Tax prep

Family Fun Night: Painting Pots

5:30pm–7:15pm
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), Adults, All Ages
Johnna's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), Adults, All Ages

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

Penguin Protectors with the National Aviary

4:00pm–4:45pm
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)

Chess Club

5:15pm–6:00pm
Children
Yolanda's Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Yolanda's Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Body:

Are you ready to play, learn, and have fun with one of the oldest and most exciting games in the world?

Prayer Group-

5:30pm–6:30pm
Johnna's Room
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Program Type: NON-Library Event