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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Gardening Classes with Miriam Cheng

All Day
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Library Program
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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:

Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
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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:

10 am
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Origami and Kamishibai

10:30am - 11:30am
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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Looking for something to do on the Gateway in-service day? Bring your school-aged children to the library to learn origami and experience kamishibai (traditional Japanese storytelling using paper screens). 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group.

MPL Storytime

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group.

MPL Storytime

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

2025 Bridge Group

10:30am - 2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Yolanda's Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Read to a Dog!

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
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
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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!

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gadget Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Yolanda's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class, Library Program
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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Non-Fiction Book Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Join us the third Friday of each month to discuss a new nonfiction book. Covering a range of topics, we try to learn something new every time! We enjoy a free-wheeling discussion, while we enjoy some snacks.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Relaxing Meditation (Virtual Event)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Library Program
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Feeling stressed and need to unwind? Join meditation coach Margie Manno to engage in soothing, guided meditation online each week.

Click here to join:

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen After-School Program

2:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dealing with Osteoarthritis

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Gallery Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
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Osteoarthritis is a progressive breakdown of joint surfaces that occurs as a result of chronic inflammation in a joint. This is a debilitating condition in older adults and once it starts it does not disappear on its own.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
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If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, who is caring for you?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen After-School Program

2:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen After-School Program

2:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Graphic Novel Book Club

5:30pm - 6:15pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Yolanda's Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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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! Contact the library for the list of titles for 2024.

6 pm
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Gallery Space
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Regina Carmine from Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center will join us to demonstrate tracking your income and expenses in order to build a spending plan and stick to it.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parenting Series

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
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Parenting is never easy at any age.  However, the more informed a parent is, the better they are able to make the best decisions and choices for their children and their families.  Monroeville Public Library in partnership with Gateway S

This event is in the "Adults" group.

First-Time Homebuyers Event

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Gallery Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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Join us as representatives from S&T bank and Century 21 Frontier Realty offer advice for those interested in making the leap to their first home.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Draw Zentangle!

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Library Program
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Zentangle is a simple technique for pattern drawing that is relaxing, meditative, intriguing and fun!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monroeville Poets Online

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance, Library Program
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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:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glowforge - An Introduction

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Technology Class, Library Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Learn the capabilities of the Library's GlowForge (laser cutter/engraver). This amazing tool uses a laser to cut, wood, paper, plastics, fabric, leather, and even chocolate. It can also engrave images on many different materials.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Night!

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Kid Lit for Adults

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Papa Rocks OFFSITE
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Body:

Kid Lit for Adults is a book discussion for adults who are interested in children's literature. The purpose of this group is to discuss children's literature from an adult perspective.

7 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Johnna's Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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). Our next meeting will be on August 12 at 7pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Program
Body:

Monroeville Public Library's online writing group!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation & Learning Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Monroeville Public Library
Room: Yolanda's Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Program
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Meet local French language learners for conversation, learning and fun.