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Winter Reading Challenge Dec 1 - Feb 28 Rolling Sign Ups

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 2/28
Library-Wide - Announcements ONLY at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages

Who is the Winter Reading Challenge for?

Winter Reading is for all ages! Prizes will be awarded in three age groups – children ages 0-12, teens and adults. 

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Library-Wide - Announcements ONLY
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Who is the Winter Reading Challenge for?

Winter Reading is for all ages! Prizes will be awarded in three age groups – children ages 0-12, teens and adults. 

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Family Time: Art Cart

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Looking for an activity for the entire family to enjoy?  Please join us in the small meeting room on Saturday, December 6 for a special, seasonal art cart activity.

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for an activity for the entire family to enjoy?  Please join us in the small meeting room on Saturday, December 6 for a special, seasonal art cart activity.

Please Note:

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Scottie's Story Time

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Scottie's Story Time:

Children ages 2-5, with a caregiver, are welcome to join us for a fun-filled story time! Come show your child the joy of reading by sharing in a few stories, rhymes and songs. Make...

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Children ages 2-5, with a caregiver, are welcome to join us for a fun-filled story time! Come show your child the joy of reading by sharing in a few stories, rhymes and songs. Make plans to stay and play after story time with toys provided by the library. 

Registration is NOT required. 

Please Note:

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

By participating in or attending any library event or program 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. 

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Conversation Salon for Adults

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Converstation Salon:

Adults are invited to join this informal discussion.  Topics are picked by the group at the previous meeting.  All viewpoints are welcome; the discourse is courteous.&nbs...

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group

Adults are invited to join this informal discussion.  Topics are picked by the group at the previous meeting.  All viewpoints are welcome; the discourse is courteous. 

Please Note:

Non-Library Sponsored Activity

This is not a library sponsored program. Promotion of this program does not constitute an endorsement by the Library of the group’s beliefs, policies or programs. Email the listed contact with any questions. 

Meeting

STPL Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
STPL Board Meetings:

The Scott Township Public Library Board is meeting today at 6:30pm.These meetings are open to the public.  If you are interested in attending this meeting, send an email to sc...

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting

The Scott Township Public Library Board is meeting today at 6:30pm.

These meetings are open to the public.  If you are interested in attending this meeting, send an email to scottcomments@scottlibrary.org.

If you need to reach a board member, leave a message with library staff in person or by phone at 412-429-5380.

Various board games, puzzles and dominos

Puzzle Time - Adult

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for puzzle building fun! Drop in any time during this program and help build a puzzle. The puzzle will be saved each week, and we'll pick up where we left off until the puzzle is complete. ​

No registration required.

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for puzzle building fun! Drop in any time during this program and help build a puzzle. The puzzle will be saved each week, and we'll pick up where we left off until the puzzle is complete. ​

No registration required.

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Adult Color Time

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us on the second Tuesday evening every month in the small meeting room for a relaxing, creative activity for adults. This is a self directed activity where you may drop in as you like between 4-7PM.

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us on the second Tuesday evening every month in the small meeting room for a relaxing, creative activity for adults. This is a self directed activity where you may drop in as you like between 4-7PM.

Photo of Blocks and Large Legos

Play and Grow Open Play

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)

Join us at the library for play and grow time every Wednesday.

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the library for play and grow time every Wednesday.

Please Note:

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Preschool STEAM for Ages 3-6

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)

Children ages 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers are invited to a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) program that is fun and educational. There will be a demonstration and hands on activity.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers are invited to a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) program that is fun and educational. There will be a demonstration and hands on activity.

Book Discussion

Scott Library All Genre Book Club Discussion

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Book Club:

Each month, Scott Library hosts a book discussion about a pre-selected title. There will be copies of the monthly selection available at the circulation desk at the library. A...

This Month we will be doing a pot luck (desserts/appetizers) and talking about our favorite books and authors that we'd like to read in 2026!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month, Scott Library hosts a book discussion about a pre-selected title. There will be copies of the monthly selection available at the circulation desk at the library. Adults and teens are welcome to participate in this discussion. 

This Month we will be doing a pot luck (desserts/appetizers) and talking about our favorite books and authors that we'd like to read in 2026!

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Adult Color Time

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Color Time:

Please join us on the second and fourth Friday of every month in the small meeting room for a relaxing, creative activity for adults. This is a self directed activity where you may...

Reminder: Winter color time hours are in effect.

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us on the second and fourth Friday of every month in the small meeting room for a relaxing, creative activity for adults. This is a self directed activity where you may drop in as you like between 1-4PM. Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own coloring project. No registration is required, but please sign the attendance sheet when you arrive.

Reminder: Winter color time hours are in effect.

Scottie's Story Time

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Scottie's Story Time:

Children ages 2-5, with a caregiver, are welcome to join us for a fun-filled story time! Come show your child the joy of reading by sharing in a few stories, rhymes and songs. Make...

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Children ages 2-5, with a caregiver, are welcome to join us for a fun-filled story time! Come show your child the joy of reading by sharing in a few stories, rhymes and songs. Make plans to stay and play after story time with toys provided by the library. 

Registration is NOT required. 

Please Note:

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

By participating in or attending any library event or program 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. 

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Creation Station (ages 9 -18 years): Mason Jar Soup

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking/Food
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens

Creation Station this month is cooking!  Are you looking for the perfect gift for yourself or someone else?  Ages 9 -18 are welcome to join us for a mason jar soup making session.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Program Type: Cooking/Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Creation Station this month is cooking!  Are you looking for the perfect gift for yourself or someone else?  Ages 9 -18 are welcome to join us for a mason jar soup making session.

Various board games, puzzles and dominos

Puzzle Time - Adult

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for puzzle building fun! Drop in any time during this program and help build a puzzle. The puzzle will be saved each week, and we'll pick up where we left off until the puzzle is complete. ​

No registration required.

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for puzzle building fun! Drop in any time during this program and help build a puzzle. The puzzle will be saved each week, and we'll pick up where we left off until the puzzle is complete. ​

No registration required.

Photo of Blocks and Large Legos

Play and Grow Open Play

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)

Join us at the library for play and grow time every Wednesday.

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the library for play and grow time every Wednesday.

Please Note:

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Small hand reading colorful book

Babies and Books

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Library at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)

Babies ages 3-24 months with caregiver are welcome to come listen to stories, sing songs, and play with shakers and bubbles. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Babies ages 3-24 months with caregiver are welcome to come listen to stories, sing songs, and play with shakers and bubbles. Registration is not required. 

Please Note:

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

A bucket of popcorn and film clapper sign

Thursday Movies for Adults

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Adults are invited to join us to watch Ice Age (2002). This PG movie is 1 hour and 21 minutes long. It stars Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary.

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Adults are invited to join us to watch Ice Age (2002). This PG movie is 1 hour and 21 minutes long. It stars Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary.

wooden spoons and cookies

Cook Club for Adults: Holiday Cookies with Edible Glitter

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking/Food
Age Group:
Adults
Cook Club:

Cook Club is for any adult interested in home cooking and recipes. Each month, there will be a new recipe in the library for you to take, make, and try. You can find the recipes ne...

CANCELLED - please  consider our other adult and family programs here at Scott Township Public Library. You can view them on our events calendar on www.scottlibrary.org

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking/Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cook Club is for any adult interested in home cooking and recipes. Each month, there will be a new recipe in the library for you to take, make, and try. You can find the recipes near the cookbook section and online. On the third Thursday of each month, adults are welcome to the small meeting room to taste the recipe of the month and talk about recipe variations, interesting ingredients, cooking techniques, and more. 

CANCELLED - please  consider our other adult and family programs here at Scott Township Public Library. You can view them on our events calendar on www.scottlibrary.org

Art supplies in paint cans

Creating Paper Snowflakes for Ages 6-11

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 6-11 are invited to make paper snowflakes. Registration is required by Wednesday, December 10.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 6-11 are invited to make paper snowflakes. Registration is required by Wednesday, December 10.

Please Note:

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Scottie's Story Time

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Scottie's Story Time:

Children ages 2-5, with a caregiver, are welcome to join us for a fun-filled story time! Come show your child the joy of reading by sharing in a few stories, rhymes and songs. Make...

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Children ages 2-5, with a caregiver, are welcome to join us for a fun-filled story time! Come show your child the joy of reading by sharing in a few stories, rhymes and songs. Make plans to stay and play after story time with toys provided by the library. 

Registration is NOT required. 

Please Note:

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

By participating in or attending any library event or program 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. 

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Kids Club (Ages 5-10 years): Vintage Book Art

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Kid's Club:

Do you enjoy having fun with friends in the library?  Do you like getting messy, being creative and trying something new?  Then Kids Club is the perfect place for you!&nb...

Please join us for a seasonal vintage book art event making snowflakes, ornaments, and gifts for family or friends.  Kids Club is for ages 5-10.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy having fun with friends in the library?  Do you like getting messy, being creative and trying something new?  Then Kids Club is the perfect place for you! 

Come and join us twice monthly for games, crafts, challenges and much more.  

This program is intended for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Please join us for a seasonal vintage book art event making snowflakes, ornaments, and gifts for family or friends.  Kids Club is for ages 5-10.

Various board games, puzzles and dominos

Puzzle Time - Adult

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for puzzle building fun! Drop in any time during this program and help build a puzzle. The puzzle will be saved each week, and we'll pick up where we left off until the puzzle is complete. ​

No registration required.

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for puzzle building fun! Drop in any time during this program and help build a puzzle. The puzzle will be saved each week, and we'll pick up where we left off until the puzzle is complete. ​

No registration required.

Library Closed Today

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Scott Township Public Library

The Library is CLOSED on December 24-25.  The Library will reopen Friday, December 26th from Noon-5pm.

Closing
Branches:
Scott Township Public Library
Description:

The Library is CLOSED on December 24-25.  The Library will reopen Friday, December 26th from Noon-5pm.

colorted pencils and art supplies

Adult Color Time

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Scott Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Color Time:

Please join us on the second and fourth Friday of every month in the small meeting room for a relaxing, creative activity for adults. This is a self directed activity where you may...

Reminder: Winter color time hours are in effect

Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us on the second and fourth Friday of every month in the small meeting room for a relaxing, creative activity for adults. This is a self directed activity where you may drop in as you like between 1-4PM. Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own coloring project. No registration is required, but please sign the attendance sheet when you arrive.

Reminder: Winter color time hours are in effect