Week Calendar

Explore the trades through play! Children ages 5 years and under are welcome to join in on a variety of activities that will introduce them to the world of trades.

Early literacy practice at its best. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities come together to create an experience for your child that aids in skill building while it entertains. Free with no registration.

Learn through experimenting, with self-guided activities, and materials provided! Perfect for any curious and inquisitive children, ages 7 years and under. The event is free, and no registration is required.

Early literacy practice at its best. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities come together to create an experience for your child that aids in skill building while it entertains. Free with no registration.

Join Barb Spiri to learn the ins and outs of contract (rubber) bridge.

Join us every Friday for activities related to your favorite PBS Kids shows, in partnership with WQED Pittsburgh! No registration is needed for this event, and will run while supplies last.

Music is a great way for children to learn while having fun.  Come out and join us with Grammy Sue while she leads us in a musical celebration.  No registration is needed for this free event. 

How can we preserve the summer fruit harvest while using less sugar?  What is the best sugar used for canning?  Will my jam set if I use less sugar?

Art Camp is all about exploring different art materials and techniques!  We'll take time to learn about artists and express ourselves through our own art. All art supplies are provided - just bring your creativity!

Art Camp is all about exploring different art materials and techniques!  We'll take time to learn about artists and express ourselves through our own art. All art supplies are provided - just bring your creativity!

Art Camp is all about exploring different art materials and techniques!  We'll take time to learn about artists and express ourselves through our own art. All art supplies are provided - just bring your creativity!

Art Camp is all about exploring different art materials and techniques!  We'll take time to learn about artists and express ourselves through our own art. All art supplies are provided - just bring your creativity!

Art Camp is all about exploring different art materials and techniques!  We'll take time to learn about artists and express ourselves through our own art. All art supplies are provided - just bring your creativity!

This afternoon artist Sheila Klotz will lead a workshop demonstrating Gyotaku.  Gyotaku (pronounced ghee-oh-tahkoo) translates to ‘fish rubbing’ and dates back to the early 1800s.

Now on Wednesdays! If you need help navigating your electronic device, stop in to the Gadget Class. All questions about cell phones, laptops, tablets, Kindles, and similar devices are welcome. No registration required.

Join us for an author talk with Kayla Eloise! Kayla was born and raised on the Northside of Pittsburgh. She discovered her love of poetry in 5th grade, and the work she does touches on life, trauma, healing and growth.

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

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Come to our Teen Chess event to meet and connect with other young players. We will have several boards and snacks. Great for both new and experienced players. 

All summer the library will be screening classic Teen movies. In June our movie will be 10 Things I Hate About You. Popcorn will be provided. 

Grades 3-6: Graphic Novels never seem to get the respect they deserve. Our graphic novel book club will do just that. Here we will celebrate graphic novels and all the experiences they have to offer!

Storyteller extraordinaire Tim Hartman will be here to regale us with amazing stories as we munch on s'mores.  If weather permits, we'll be outside on the grass, so bring blankets and chairs to make yourselves comfy.

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!

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). Our next meeting will be on June 10 at 7pm.

Come to listen, come to tell.

Monroeville Public Library's online writing group!

Join us as the Friends in Harmony singing group returns! They’ll be singing a variety of songs, so join us to hear classics – including some you may not expect!

Monroeville Library's Social Justice Book Club is for those interested in reading and discussing books about important social topics.

Join us for Great Decisions, America's longest running discussion group on world affairs! We'll be meeting at 7 PM on the second Thursday of the month (starting in May). Call the Monroeville Public Library at 412-372-0500 ext.