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LEGO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: STEM
Body:

Visit the library for a chance to create something awesome! Lego bricks will be provided and there will be a free hour to build what ever you'd like! All creations built must be deconstructed and put away at the end of the event.

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. 

Bookworm Babies

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Bounce, sing, and hear a story all while working on the earliest skills of literacy at this storytime! Specially designed for caregivers and their children 6-18 months.

Registration is not required.

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. 

Chair Yoga

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Body:

Yoga is for everyone! Join us for a gentle yoga practice that you can do seated in a chair. This 60 minute class incorporates grounding exercises, pranayama (breath work), mindful movement, and an extended guided meditation.

Meet the Artists

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

Meet the Artists
Mondays at 3:30pm

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. 

Teens & Tweens

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Body:

Tweens & Teens
Grades 5th & Up

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. 

Edith and Kurt Leuchter: A Holocaust Story of Love and Resilience

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Body:

As hidden children, Kurt and Edith crossed paths briefly in a French orphanage after their parents were taken by Nazis.

Time for Tots

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Time for Tots
Wednesdays at 11AM
Ages 18 months - 36 months

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. 

Juneteenth

All Day
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Closing
Branches:
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Description:

Library will be closed today . 

Saturday Summer Hours

10:00am–2:00pm
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Closing
Branches:
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Description:

The Library will have shortened Saturday hours from June 21st - August 30th.  

Bookworm Babies

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Bounce, sing, and hear a story all while working on the earliest skills of literacy at this storytime! Specially designed for caregivers and their children 6-18 months.

Registration is not required.

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. 

Meet the Artists

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

Meet the Artists
Mondays at 3:30pm

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. 

Family Game Night!

6:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: All Ages
Body:

Join us from 6PM - 7:30PM for a family game night at the library!

We will have many games to choose from!

Note: We will be meeting upstairs near the maker space!

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. 

Time for Tots

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Time for Tots
Wednesdays at 11AM
Ages 18 months - 36 months

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. 

MESSY ART DAY!

2:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

Join us on June 25th for a MESSY ART DAY! 

Wear clothes you don't mind getting covered in paint! We will be meeting in the lower level parking lot for some messy art stations! Spin art, sponge throwing, bubble paint, and more! 

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 11AM
Ages 3 - 5

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. 

Eureka! Full STEAM ahead!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Body:

EUREKA!
Thursdays @ 3:30pm

Join us as we take STEM projects and focus on creativity! From sculpture buildings to catapults we will have many eureka moments! 

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. 

Evening Writers Cafe

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Body:

New and seasoned creative writers welcomed.

We will meet monthly on the third Thursday of the month from 6pm-8pm. Each gathering will include a brief discussion on narrative craft, time for sharing, and time for writing.

Last Thursday of the Month Evening Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Room: Main Floor of Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Body:

 

Join us at the library for our Monthly Thursday Night Book Discussion.

Copies of the book are available at the Library.

Request a copy of the book , through the online catalog: https://librarycatalog.einetwork.net.

BINGO

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Body:

Stop by the Library on the 4th Friday of the month at 1pm to play 10 games of Bingo and win prizes!
FREE to play.

Doors Open 15 Minutes Early—Games Start at 1pm

Registration is required. Please call the library at 412.563.4552.

Saturday Summer Hours

10:00am–2:00pm
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Closing
Branches:
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Description:

The Library will have shortened Saturday hours from June 21st - August 30th.  

July 4th

All Day
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Closing
Branches:
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Description:

Library is closed today. Happy 4th of July!

Saturday Summer Hours

10:00am–2:00pm
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Closing
Branches:
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Description:

The Library will have shortened Saturday hours from June 21st - August 30th.  

Bookworm Babies

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Bounce, sing, and hear a story all while working on the earliest skills of literacy at this storytime! Specially designed for caregivers and their children 6-18 months.

Registration is not required.

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. 

Chair Yoga

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Castle Shannon
Library Branch: Community Library of Castle Shannon
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Body:

Yoga is for everyone! Join us for a gentle yoga practice that you can do seated in a chair. This 60 minute class incorporates grounding exercises, pranayama (breath work), mindful movement, and an extended guided meditation.