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Friends of the Scott Township Public Library General Meeting

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Friends of Scott Township Public Library Event, Meeting
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of Scott Township Public Library Event, Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of Scott Township Public Library (FOSTPL) are in need of active support.  This is an excellent way to give back to your community and advocate for your Library.  

Adult Color Time

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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.

Snowy Scene Family Paint Party

1:30pm - 2:30pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and get ready to paint a magical winter wonderland! 

In this guided session, you’ll create your own snowy scene with trees, snowflakes, and maybe even a snowman. 

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. 

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. 

Mystery Book Club

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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. 

No registration required. 

In January, the book we will be discussing is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. 

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.

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.

Book Bingo for Children ages 6 to 11

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Children ages 6 to ll years old come play Bingo and win books as prizes. Register by January 30th.

Adult Cookie Decorating

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

Come and decorate cookies!

Cookies, icing, and other decorations provided. No registration required; drop in when you can for some creativity you get to eat!

Love Your Library in February!

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

Support us by.....

Making a donation! Your donation goes further this month thanks to a generous patron who loves their library! 

Getting a Library Card!

Kids Club

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:

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! 

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. 

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. 

Thursday Adult Movie Day

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

Adults are invited to come watch a PG 13 movie. Eight Below (2006) is directed by Frank Marshal and acted by Paul Walker and Bruce Greenwood.  The movie is 2 hours long.

Family Game Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Scott Township Public Library
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get ready for a night of fun and friendly competition at our Family Game Night. 

Join us for an exciting evening filled with a variety of games that everyone can enjoy, from classic board games to interactive challenges. 

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. 

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:

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

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 Games: Easy to Win, Fun for All (Ages 6-11)

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

Calling all kids in grades K-5 for a day of games and giggles! 

Join us for "Winter Games: Easy to Win, Fun for All!" where everyone has a chance to shine. 

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 Program

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 educational and fun. There will be a demonstration and hands on activity.