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Fiber Craft Friday for adults

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Introducing Fiber Craft Fridays!

This group is for knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, or any similar fiber craft using yarn, thread or string.

Scottie's Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Storytime
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:

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. 

Dig and Discover Dinosaurs (Ages 6-11)

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Discover the drama and danger that early paleontologists experienced while on expeditions for extreme extinct creatures. 

Please Note:

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. 

Puzzle Time - Adult

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Games
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.

Chill and Create (Ages 9-12)

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Relax, unwind, and let your creativity flow at our Chill and Create program, designed especially for ages 9-12! 

Dive into fun and creative activities, from arts and crafts to DIY projects and more. 

Please Note:

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. 

Preschool STEAM

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool (Birth to 5)
STEM
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Snow Much Fun For the Whole Family

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of winter magic in our Snow Much Fun program. 

Families will enjoy a variety of winter themed crafts and some winter themed stories to celebrate the season. 

Please Note:

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. 

Adult Color Time

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 1:00 and 4 pm. 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.

Please note: special winter hours 12:30-3:30 applies to December 13, January 10 and February 14 only

Alpacas & Yarn Making for adults & teens

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Informational Talk
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Informational Talk
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Please join us for a presentation for adults and teens by Mary Burns of "The Crafty Alpaca" about alpaca farming and how alpaca wool yarn is produced. Alpaca yarn is a warm, soft yarn popular with knitters and crocheters. 

Scottie's Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Storytime
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:

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. 

Conversation Salon

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Discussion Group
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. 

Meditation for adults

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Meditation is known to decrease stress while it supports mental clarity and overall wellness.

STPL Board of Directors Meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Meeting
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.

Puzzle Time - Adult

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Games
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.

Winter Movie Night for Teens

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Movie
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get ready for a fun-filled evening at Teen Movie Night! 

Join us for a fun winter themed movie classic. 

Bring blankets and pillows to create a comfy and cozy environment.  

Please Note:

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. 

Baby Lapsit

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
Storytime
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Babies 0-24 months with caregiver can come listen to stories, sing songs, play with shakers, and bubbles. Registration is not required. 

Adult Movie Day

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Adults are invited to watch a PG 13 movie. Scrooged (1988) is directed by Richard Donner and acted by Bill Murray and Karen Allen and is 101 minutes long.

Cook Club for adults: DIY Curry Lentil Soup mix

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Cooking/Food
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking/Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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, near the new non-fiction 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. 

This season, our theme is food gifts. Lentil soup is a warm and welcome winter gift for anyone, including yourself.

Adult Crafting: Winter-themed Crafts

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for some snow-themed crafts to help you pretend that the snow isn't driving you crazy yet! (Or, if you love it: make something to remind you when you miss it in July!)

Wellness Quarterly: A Diet You Can Live With

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Informational Talk
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Informational Talk
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Eating well is popular this time of year, but is it a diet you can live with? In this informal group for adults we will talk about various popular diets and eating strategies to help you create a diet you can live with all year long.

Library Closed Today

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scott Township Public Library
Description:

The library is CLOSED on Monday, January 20th.  The Library will reopen Tuesday, January 21st from 10am-8pm.

Puzzle Time - Adult

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Games
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.

Preschool STEAM

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool (Birth to 5)
STEM
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Children ages 3 to 6 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 an activity.

Scott Library All Genre Book Club Discussion

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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's Book is: TBD

Adults and teens are welcome to participate in this discussion. Please register by Jan. 21st if you plan to attend!