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Branches:
Plum Borough Community Library

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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

Block Party!

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
STEM
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Children, along with a caregiver, build with our huge collection of Magna Tiles, Duplos, Lincoln Logs, wooden blocks, and more!  No registration required.

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Photography Disclaimer

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 "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

"Arlo Draws an Octopus": Family Draw-Off

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this family night in a Draw-Off as we briefly read "Arlo Draws an Octopus" and play a drawing game. Please register each person in your family. Intended for children and families grades 2 and up. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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

Bluey Day!

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come watch Bluey and make a craft for this Bluey Day celebration. Intended for ages 3+ but all are welcome. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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

Open StoryTime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special, all age Children's storytime as we engage in some early literacy fun with social-emotional stories, songs, body movement, and an engaging activity.

This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Colorful Crochet Scrunchies

11:00am–12:00pm
School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our expert crocheters will be on-hand to teach you how to make colorful "scrunchies."  Supplies will be provided.

Must register - tweens and up.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Paws to Read

10:00am–11:00am
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-4th Graders (and any children readers!) - Check out a book or bring one to read to the therapy dogs from WCOTC (Westmoreland County Obedience Training Club).

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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 "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Light, Color Demonstration & Lecture

1:00pm–2:00pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
STEM
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Plum Library for a Light and Color Demonstration and Lecture from the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP). Intended for children in grades 5-8. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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

Nature Day

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a day of outdoor exploration and crafts as we make nature bracelets, solar prints on cyanotype paper and more! Registration required. Intended for children in grades 1-4 but all are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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 "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Book Club "The Friendship War"

4:00pm–5:00pm
School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Book Club
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a book discussion and craft, with Plum teacher Kate Austin. Recommended for children in 4th-8th grade.

Pick up a copy prior to the book club date and have the book read for discussion. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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 "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Minecraft Mania

12:30pm–1:30pm
School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
STEM
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dig into Mine-CRAFTS! Games, crafts, and S.T.E.M all centered around MINECRAFT! 

Recommended for children going into 1st-6th grade, but all Minecraft fans are welcome to join. Registration required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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 "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Dream Jars

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a colorful, fun, whimsy craft as we create our own dream jars! 

Registration required.

Intended for children ages 6-12 but all are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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 "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Kid's Parachute Pop-Up!

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, game, and movement-centered day as we explore colors and direction with a giant parachute! Registration encouraged but not required. Please register each child only. Intended for ages 3-6 but all are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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 "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Writing Club: Meet a Children's Author

4:30pm–5:30pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Ms. Taylor for Writing Club every last Thursday of the month as we explore different types of writing, storytelling, techniques, illustration, zines and more! Bring something you've been working on or brainstorm something new.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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. 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plum Borough Community Library

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plum Borough Community Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Homeschool Social

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschoolers, join us at the library on the last Monday of every month from 1pm-2pm. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to connect and for children to socialize, engage, and make friends!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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 "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Homeschool Social

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschoolers, join us at the library on the last Monday of every month from 1pm-2pm. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to connect and for children to socialize, engage, and make friends!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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 "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Homeschool Social

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plum Borough Community Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschoolers, join us at the library on the last Monday of every month from 1pm-2pm. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to connect and for children to socialize, engage, and make friends!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Disclaimer

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. 

Library Closing at 5 pm

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Plum Borough Community Library

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plum Borough Community Library

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Plum Borough Community Library