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October 1, 2023
9:00 am: Stories of Ordinary People That Changed the WorldOctober 1, 2023 New Kensington native Willie Thrower broke the racial barrier in the NFL when he took his first snap as the quarterback for the Chicago Bears on October 18, 1953. With that snap from his center, he became the first African American quarterback to play in the NFL. In honor of Willie Thrower and his first snap, Peoples Library will be sharing stories of ordinary people that changed the world.
Visit our Facebook page after 9am to enjoy a story! |
October 2, 2023 |
October 3, 2023
1:00 pm: Open Play @ Both LibrariesOctober 3, 2023 – New Kensington & Lower Burrell libraries A space for unguided play for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers to have fun and socialize. |
October 4, 2023
11:00 am: Family Storytime @ New KensingtonOctober 4, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Join us for songs, stories, and family fun! 1:00 pm: Family Storytime @ Lower BurrellOctober 4, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Join us for songs, stories, and family fun! |
October 5, 2023
1:00 pm: Coloring for Grownups @ Both LibrariesOctober 5, 2023 – New Kensington & Lower Burrell libraries Color away your stress! Join other adults for a creative and relaxing activity. Supplies are provided but feel free to bring your own as well. 6:30 pm: Behind the Scenes on Election Day with Westmoreland County Judge of Elections, Arlene MercurioOctober 5, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Join us for an interactive presentation that details all that happens before, during, and after an election. 6:30 pm: Peoples Library On Demand Zooming Book ClubOctober 5, 2023 – Find us on Zoom here: https://bit.ly/PLBKCB
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October 6, 2023
9:00 am: First Chapter Friday! on FacebookOctober 6, 2023 Visit our Facebook page anytime after 9am to hear First Chapter Friday! |
October 7, 2023 |
October 8, 2023
9:00 am: Stories of Ordinary People That Changed the WorldOctober 8, 2023 New Kensington native Willie Thrower broke the racial barrier in the NFL when he took his first snap as the quarterback for the Chicago Bears on October 18, 1953. With that snap from his center, he became the first African American quarterback to play in the NFL. In honor of Willie Thrower and his first snap, Peoples Library will be sharing stories of ordinary people that changed the world.
Visit our Facebook page after 9am to enjoy a story! |
October 9, 2023 |
October 10, 2023
11:00 am: Art, Crafts, & STEM at New KensingtonOctober 10, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Join us for a fun and exciting STEM based craft project for all ages. 1:00 pm: Open Play @ Both LibrariesOctober 10, 2023 – New Kensington & Lower Burrell libraries A space for unguided play for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers to have fun and socialize. 4:00 pm: Virtual Author Talk with Rick StevesOctober 10, 2023 – Join guidebook author and TV host Rick Steves as he shares the latest in smart European travel via digital live-stream in partnership with Peoples Library! If you can't make it, the session will be available on demand for viewing. Register and view more Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.
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October 11, 2023
11:00 am: Family Storytime @ New KensingtonOctober 11, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Join us for songs, stories, and family fun! 1:00 pm: Family Storytime @ Lower BurrellOctober 11, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Join us for songs, stories, and family fun! |
October 12, 2023
1:00 pm: Art, Crafts, & STEM at Lower BurrellOctober 12, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Join us for a fun and exciting STEM based craft project for all ages. 1:00 pm: Coloring for Grownups @ Both LibrariesOctober 12, 2023 – New Kensington & Lower Burrell libraries Color away your stress! Join other adults for a creative and relaxing activity. Supplies are provided but feel free to bring your own as well. 5:00 pm: Learn about the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania at New KensingtonOctober 12, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Our friends from the Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania will be holding an information session - please drop by to learn more! 6:30 pm: The History of Science Fiction with Joe ColuccioOctober 12, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Join us for a multimedia presentation on the history of science fiction from a 35 year member and past president of PARSEC: Pittsburgh's Premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization. |
October 13, 2023
9:00 am: Stories on FridayOctober 13, 2023 Visit our Facebook page after 9am for a story! |
October 14, 2023
11:45 am: Bookmobile in Allegheny TownshipOctober 14, 2023 – ACLA Mobile Library Services visits Kiski Park Plaza. Masks are required. Please call 412-321-1853 or visit www.aclabookmobile.org for more information or to request items. 12:00 pm: Willie Thrower 1st Snap Essay ReadingsOctober 14, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 The winners of the Willie Thrower Essay Contest will be announced and read their essays. 1:00 pm: Family Craft Time at New KensingtonOctober 14, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Join Miss Shannon for arts, crafts, and family fun at our New Kensington library. |
October 15, 2023
9:00 am: Stories of Ordinary People That Changed the WorldOctober 15, 2023 New Kensington native Willie Thrower broke the racial barrier in the NFL when he took his first snap as the quarterback for the Chicago Bears on October 18, 1953. With that snap from his center, he became the first African American quarterback to play in the NFL. In honor of Willie Thrower and his first snap, Peoples Library will be sharing stories of ordinary people that changed the world.
Visit our Facebook page after 9am to enjoy a story! |
October 16, 2023 |
October 17, 2023
All day: New Kensington Library Closed for Event PrepOctober 17, 2023 All day Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Our New Kensington library will be closed today to prepare for the Return of the Adventure with Wine. Arts, Crafts, & STEM will be held in the Jane Glenn Courtyard behind the library. 11:00 am: Art, Crafts, & STEM at New KensingtonOctober 17, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Join us for a fun and exciting STEM based craft project for all ages. 1:00 pm: Open Play @ Both LibrariesOctober 17, 2023 – New Kensington & Lower Burrell libraries A space for unguided play for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers to have fun and socialize. |
October 18, 2023
11:00 am: Family Storytime @ New KensingtonOctober 18, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Join us for songs, stories, and family fun! 1:00 pm: Family Storytime @ Lower BurrellOctober 18, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Join us for songs, stories, and family fun! 2:00 pm: Virtual Author Talk with Ruth WareOctober 18, 2023 – You’re invited to tune in as we chat with New York Times bestselling author and master of suspense, Ruth Ware, as she talks about her newest book, Zero Days via digital live-stream in partnership with Peoples Library! If you can't make it, the session will be available on demand for viewing. Register and view more Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.
6:30 pm: Peoples Library Zooming Banned Book ClubOctober 18, 2023 – Find us on Zoom here: https://bit.ly/PLBKCB |
October 19, 2023
1:00 pm: Art, Crafts, & STEM at Lower BurrellOctober 19, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Join us for a fun and exciting STEM based craft project for all ages. 1:00 pm: Coloring for Grownups @ Both LibrariesOctober 19, 2023 – New Kensington & Lower Burrell libraries Color away your stress! Join other adults for a creative and relaxing activity. Supplies are provided but feel free to bring your own as well. |
October 20, 2023
9:00 am: Stories on FridayOctober 20, 2023 Visit our Facebook page after 9am for a story! |
October 21, 2023
9:00 am: Take & MakeOctober 21, 2023 Drop by either library to pick up the bag of supplies with instructions and watch a demonstration of the project on our Facebook page anytime after 9am! 11:00 am: Saturday Storytime at New KensingtonOctober 21, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Join us for songs, stories, and family fun! 1:00 pm: Saturday Storytime at Lower BurrellOctober 21, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Join us for songs, stories, and family fun! 2:00 pm: New Kensington Fall FestivalOctober 21, 2023 – Peoples Library will be downtown participating in the New Kensington Fall Festival. Be sure to stop by to say hello, show off your costume, and pick up a special Halloween Take & Make! |
October 22, 2023
9:00 am: Stories of Ordinary People That Changed the WorldOctober 22, 2023 New Kensington native Willie Thrower broke the racial barrier in the NFL when he took his first snap as the quarterback for the Chicago Bears on October 18, 1953. With that snap from his center, he became the first African American quarterback to play in the NFL. In honor of Willie Thrower and his first snap, Peoples Library will be sharing stories of ordinary people that changed the world.
Visit our Facebook page after 9am to enjoy a story! |
October 23, 2023 |
October 24, 2023
11:00 am: Art, Crafts, & STEM at New KensingtonOctober 24, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Join us for a fun and exciting STEM based craft project for all ages. 1:00 pm: Open Play @ Both LibrariesOctober 24, 2023 – New Kensington & Lower Burrell libraries A space for unguided play for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers to have fun and socialize. 6:00 pm: Learn about the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania at Lower BurrellOctober 24, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Our friends from the Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania will be holding an information session - please drop by to learn more! |
October 25, 2023
11:00 am: Family Storytime @ New KensingtonOctober 25, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Join us for songs, stories, and family fun! 1:00 pm: Family Storytime @ Lower BurrellOctober 25, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Join us for songs, stories, and family fun! |
October 26, 2023
1:00 pm: Art, Crafts, & STEM at Lower BurrellOctober 26, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Join us for a fun and exciting STEM based craft project for all ages. 1:00 pm: Coloring for Grownups @ Both LibrariesOctober 26, 2023 – New Kensington & Lower Burrell libraries Color away your stress! Join other adults for a creative and relaxing activity. Supplies are provided but feel free to bring your own as well. 6:30 pm: Peoples Library Adult Book ClubOctober 26, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Everyone is welcome! Books are provided one month in advance and are handed out at the book club meetings. 7:00 pm: Virtual Author Talk with John IrvingOctober 26, 2023 – You are in for a treat when you join us for an intimate conversation with #author John Irving as he chats about his most recent novel, his prolific body of work, and a lifetime spent writing via digital live-stream in partnership with Peoples Library! If you can't make it, the session will be available on demand for viewing. Register and view more Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.
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October 27, 2023
9:00 am: Stories on FridayOctober 27, 2023 Visit our Facebook page after 9am for a story! |
October 28, 2023
9:00 am: Meet My Animal FriendsOctober 28, 2023 Visit our Facebook page after 9am to meet animal friends from Round Hill Park! 11:45 am: Bookmobile in Allegheny TownshipOctober 28, 2023 – ACLA Mobile Library Services visits Kiski Park Plaza. Masks are required. Please call 412-321-1853 or visit www.aclabookmobile.org for more information or to request items. |
October 29, 2023
9:00 am: Stories of Ordinary People That Changed the WorldOctober 29, 2023 New Kensington native Willie Thrower broke the racial barrier in the NFL when he took his first snap as the quarterback for the Chicago Bears on October 18, 1953. With that snap from his center, he became the first African American quarterback to play in the NFL. In honor of Willie Thrower and his first snap, Peoples Library will be sharing stories of ordinary people that changed the world.
Visit our Facebook page after 9am to enjoy a story! |
October 30, 2023 |
October 31, 2023
11:00 am: Art, Crafts, & STEM at New KensingtonOctober 31, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Join us for a fun and exciting STEM based craft project for all ages. 1:00 pm: Open Play @ Both LibrariesOctober 31, 2023 – New Kensington & Lower Burrell libraries A space for unguided play for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers to have fun and socialize. |
November 1, 2023
11:00 am: Family Storytime @ New KensingtonNovember 1, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Join us for songs, stories, and family fun! 1:00 pm: Family Storytime @ Lower BurrellNovember 1, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Join us for songs, stories, and family fun! 8:00 pm: Virtual Author Talk with John StamosNovember 1, 2023 – Join us for an intimate conversation with Full House star, John Stamos, as he leads us through his incredibly moving and vulnerable memoir, If You Would Have Told Me via digital live-stream in partnership with Peoples Library!
If you can't make it, the session will be available on demand for viewing. Register and view more Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.
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November 2, 2023
1:00 pm: Art, Crafts, & STEM at Lower BurrellNovember 2, 2023 – Peoples Library Lower Burrell Peoples Library Lower Burrell 3052 Wachter Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-339-1565 Join us for a fun and exciting STEM based craft project for all ages. 1:00 pm: Coloring for Grownups @ Both LibrariesNovember 2, 2023 – New Kensington & Lower Burrell libraries Color away your stress! Join other adults for a creative and relaxing activity. Supplies are provided but feel free to bring your own as well. 6:30 pm: Peoples Library On Demand Zooming Book ClubNovember 2, 2023 – Find us on Zoom here: https://bit.lyPLBKCB
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November 3, 2023
9:00 am: First Chapter Friday! on FacebookNovember 3, 2023 Visit our Facebook page anytime after 9am to hear First Chapter Friday! |
November 4, 2023
11:00 am: Brixology Bridges with Mad ScienceNovember 4, 2023 – Peoples Library New Kensington 880 Barnes Street New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-1021 Test your architechtural skills and collaborate with fellow civil engineers to design the strongest bridge when we host BRIXOLOGY BRIDGES with our friends from Mad Science of Pittsburgh. |
