MONDAY-THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST - 4TH  @ 1:30PM  (Community Center) 

Be sure to join us for this week of science!

Join us at the library for an undersea exploration of our planet's oceans! Our oceans cover most of the planet and there are big discoveries to be made! We'll learn all about the amazing living things in the salty water, from tiny plankton to the gigantic blue whales to the spooky deep sea squids!

We'll make exploding slime from seaweed, mix up cool color changing potions to understand water chemistry, find out just how different sea water is from creek water and much more! .

And maybe, we will find all the answers to the quiz in the picture.

(please register below...space is very limited...thank you)

TEENS IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12 ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A CAKE POP MAKING EVENT

Join us at the library to learn how to make delicious cake pops! Space is limited and registration is required.

Summer Reading 2022 – Oceans of Possibilities  

It’s the ultimate Pittsburgh bucket list for locals and visitors.  What’s on your Pittsburgh bucket list? Whether you’ve lived in Pittsburgh your whole life or you’re new to town, this book promises fun and fresh ideas for exploration in the Steel City. 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH @ 8PM  (Forbes Pavilion) 

Be sure to join us for a campfire, lightning bugs and smores!

As the sky darkens, fireflies light the night. Learn about our official state insect, the fascinating lives they lead, and how we can all play a part in ensuring they are around for the enjoyment of future generations.

Everyone will also get to enjoy a smore or two to help wrap up 2022 Summer Reading.

Cross your fingers for a sunset too!

(please register below...space is very limited...thank you)

Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village!

A representative from the Heinz History Center will read a Meadowcroft-themed story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read!

About Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village:

A variety of tours and educational experiences are offered at Meadowcroft, a National Historic Landmark. Investigate archeology and the prehistoric people who lived in the area 19,000 years ago; travel 400 years into the past to explore a re-created 16th century Indian village; explore an 18th century frontier trading post; visit a 19th century rural village while learning from re-enactors; and more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3xCAs1E

Join us for a paper quilling tutorial to learn how to make a paper quilled seascape into a greeting card.  Paper quilling is the art of cutting paper into long thin strips, rolling and pinching the pieces into different shapes, and then gluing the shapes together to form decorative art. We will provide all the supplies, but registration is required. This is for adults only.

TEEN HANG TUESDAYS 

Looking for somewhere to cool off and hang out with some friends or just read a book? Come to the library on Tuesdays from 4pm on. We will have a variety of board games, crafts, and snacks available in our teen section. Please sign up on our website so we know you're coming.

The Somerset Historical Center is a 150-acre rural history museum, which preserves the history of life in southwestern PA through a wide range of exhibits, workshops, and educational programs. At the Visitor Center, stories of the people of southwestern PA are told through objects of everyday frontier life; also on the grounds visitors can see a 1770’s farmstead with sparse furnishings, a more permanent 1830’s farmstead, an early 19th century covered bridge, a cider press, and a maple sugar camp from 1860.

At this virtual program, a representative from the Somerset Historical Center will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3xq3ZM2

Learn the basic parts of a computer as well as a basic overview of the Windows 10 operating system.

This class will take place in the Library. The max capacity for this class is 6 people.

Please sign up for this class at https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=SPARK&curID=593240.

We will be discussing the mystery novel London Bridges by James Patterson

'If you feel like a roller coaster, breathless ride, London Bridges is the hottest ride in town' -- Ballarat Courier, Australia 20041126 'Any thriller writer, wannabe or actual, would do well to study Patterson's 10th Alex Cross novel!Patterson continues to elaborate his finest hero, cerebral yet emotional, dedicated yet flawed, caught between duty and family' -- Publisher's Weekly 

Summer Reading 2022 – Oceans of Possibilities  

Today we’ll be whipping up another favorite with a seafood twist! Shrimp tostones. A perfect summer snack. Please register.

South Park Township and Vitalant will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., located in the Township Community Center. To schedule an appointment, call Vitalent at 412-209-7000 or visit https://vitalant.org/.

For each blood donor who registers, a financial contribution of $15 will be made in their honor to the South Park Library.

TEENS IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12 ARE INVITED TO OUR SUMMER READING WRAP UP PARTY - PAINT AND SIP

Join us for an end of the summer event just for teens. Paint pouring is one of our most popular programs. Add to that some mocktails and snacks, and you've got yourself one fun-filled day! Space is limited and registration is required. 

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Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of Somerset Historical Center!

A representative from the Heinz History Center will read a themed story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read!

About Somerset Historical Center:

The Somerset Historical Center is a 150-acre rural history museum, which preserves the history of life in southwestern PA through a wide range of exhibits, workshops, and educational programs. At the Visitor Center, stories of the people of southwestern PA through objects of everyday frontier life; also on the grounds visitors can see a 1770’s farmstead with sparse furnishings, a more permanent 1830’s farmstead, an early 19th century covered bridge, a cider press, and a maple sugar camp from 1860. Workshops are offered on traditional skilled crafts and trades, such as cottage craft coopering, tinsmithing, decorating Pysanky eggs, blacksmithing, rug hooking, and folk toy making. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3zOlGYr

Old Economy Village tells the fascinating story of the Harmony Society, a 19th century religious community. Visitors can tour the Visitor Center and many of the settlement’s buildings such as the George Rapp House, Carriage House, Mechanics Building, Wine Cellar, Store, Post Office, Baker House,

Bake Oven, Community Kitchen, Cabinet Shop, Blacksmith Shop, and Granary. In these buildings, visitors can observe artifacts on display and learn about the daily life of the Harmonists.

At this virtual program, a representative from Old Economy Village will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3zBTS9G

Learn some of the portable parts of a computer and some additional features about Windows 10.

This class will take place in the Library. The max capacity for this class is 6 people.

Please sign up for this class at https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=SPARK&curID=593241.

OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES CRAFTY CATCH UP

Couldn't make it to our Thursday craft event? Have no fear, Crafty Catch up is here! Join us to make Paper Roll Fish or Sharks, Paper Plate Jellyfish, or any of the other summer crafts you may have missed. Space is limited and registration is required.

We will be discussing the novel The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth.  Copies are/will be available in the library.

"Hepworth's latest further solidifies her place among the top domestic suspense authors...Fern is drawn as smart, capable, and probably on the spectrum, and she is multilayered and relatable, illustrating Hepworth's talent for page-turners with depth."― Booklist

"It's a warped tale of twisted memories and skewed perceptions that will make fans of psychological thrillers say, 'Wow, I didn't see that coming.'"―Library Journal

Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of Old Economy Village!

A representative from the Heinz History Center will read a themed story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read!

About Old Economy Village:

Old Economy Village tells the fascinating story of the Harmony Society, a 19th century religious community. Visitors can tour the Visitor Center and many of the settlement’s buildings such as the George Rapp House,

Carriage House, Mechanics Building, Wine Cellar, Store, Post Office, Baker House, Bake Oven, Community Kitchen, Cabinet Shop, Blacksmith Shop, and Granary. In these buildings, visitors can observe artifacts on display and learn about the daily life of the Harmonists. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3O7uDQX

Before the Pittsburgh area became known for its steel, it was once known as the glass manufacturing center of our country. Opened in 1893, the Duncan & Miller Glass Company became famous for its workers’ skill, the artistry of designs, and the glass colors. The National Duncan Glass Society was formed in 1975 to keep alive the history of glass companies, to study their impact on the economic development of the region, and to celebrate the men and women who made it possible.

At this virtual program, a representative from Duncan & Miller Glass Museum will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3tFwTXl

Learn some of the more advanced features within Windows 10 including the task manager, uninstalling programs, and using anti-virus programs.

This class will take place in the Library. The max capacity for this class is 6 people.

Please sign up for this class at https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=SPARK&curID=593242.

Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of Duncan & Miller Glass Museum!

A representative from the Heinz History Center will read a themed story that will introduce children to glassmaking in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read!

About Duncan & Miller Glass Museum:

Before the Pittsburgh area became known for its steel, it was once known as the glass manufacturing center of our country. Opened in 1893, the Duncan & Miller Glass Company became famous for its workers’ skill, the artistry of designs, and the glass colors. The National Duncan Glass Society was formed in 1975 to keep alive the history of glass companies, to study their impact on the economic development of the region, and to celebrate the men and women who made it possible. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3QmnsG2

Historic Fort Steuben was built in 1786 by the First American Regiment for the protection of surveyors who had been sent by the Continental Congress to map the Northwest Territory. Visitors can tour the reconstructed fort to see the soldiers’ quarters, guardhouse, hospital, and commissary, as well as the Federal Land Office. Historic Fort Steuben’s many exhibits, tours, and events tell the story of the daily life of the men who helped open the territories to settlement.

At this virtual program, a representative from Historic Fort Steuben will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3mQUO2r