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This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Children's Summer Book Lunch

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Children
Body:

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Enjoy a free lunch of pizza and drinks while Miss Sabrina tells you about your next favorite books. Discover new series and new autho...

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 13-18)" group.

Graphic Novel Camp

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens (Ages 13-18)
Body:

Each day will cover an aspect of creating a graphic novel, including outlining and writing a story, designing characters, and establishing an artistic style. 

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This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Summer Silliness

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Body:

Summertime games, crafts, and projects with Ms. Amy. Have fun and be creative while school is out!

Crime & Puzzlement Book Club

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
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Love mysteries and sharing your opinions about books? Join our mystery book club that meets once a month on Monday evening. This month we're reading Simply Lies by David Baldacci.N...

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 13-18)" group.

Graphic Novel Camp

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens (Ages 13-18)
Body:

Each day will cover an aspect of creating a graphic novel, including outlining and writing a story, designing characters, and establishing an artistic style. 

Registration
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 13-18)" group.

Graphic Novel Camp

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens (Ages 13-18)
Body:

Each day will cover an aspect of creating a graphic novel, including outlining and writing a story, designing characters, and establishing an artistic style. 

Registration
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Where's Miss Sabrina?

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Carl's Cafe 337 5th Avenue Rankin, PA 15104 at Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Body:

Join Miss Sabrina at Carl's Cafe for crafts, free books, and read-alouds! Discover new books and unleash your creativity!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 13-18)" group.

Graphic Novel Camp

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens (Ages 13-18)
Body:

Each day will cover an aspect of creating a graphic novel, including outlining and writing a story, designing characters, and establishing an artistic style. 

Registration
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 13-18)" group.

Graphic Novel Camp

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens (Ages 13-18)
Body:

Each day will cover an aspect of creating a graphic novel, including outlining and writing a story, designing characters, and establishing an artistic style. 

Registration

Kite-Making with Frankie

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Body:

Students will create a kite using different materials and test ways to make it fly with Alcosan.

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Summer Silliness

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Body:

Summertime games, crafts, and projects with Ms. Amy. Have fun and be creative while school is out!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Where's Miss Sabrina?

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dari-Delite at Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Body:

Join Miss Sabrina at Dari Delite for crafts, free books, and read-alouds! Discover new books and unleash your creativity!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 13-18)" group.

Handmade History with Katy DeMent

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens (Ages 13-18)
Body:

Handmade History: Bring your family photos, ephemera and notions to create a handmade paper collage! Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale Artist-in-Residence Katy DeMent will be...

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Studio Saturdays

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Children's Room at Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Body:

Join us for a special Studio Saturday with Katy DeMent. Bring your family photos and memorabilia to create a handmade paper collage, to be included in the library's time capsule. K...

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 13-18)" group.

Teen & Tween Games

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-18)
Body:

Join Erin to play all different kinds of games! Board games, card games, role-playing games, video games, there’s something for everyone at any skill level. 

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Summer Silliness

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Body:

Summertime games, crafts, and projects with Ms. Amy. Have fun and be creative while school is out!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Where's Miss Sabrina?

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Carl's Cafe 337 5th Avenue Rankin, PA 15104 at Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Body:

Join Miss Sabrina at Carl's Cafe for crafts, free books, and read-alouds! Discover new books and unleash your creativity!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Page Turners Book Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Senior Center Lower Level at Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Love reading and sharing your opinions about books? Join our eclectic book club that meets once a month on Thursday evening. This month we're reading The Boys in the Boat: Nine Ame...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Random Readers Book Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Senior Center Lower Level at Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Love reading and sharing your opinions about books? Join our eclectic book club that meets once a month on Thursday evening. This month we're reading Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen&n...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Handmade History with Katy DeMent

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rankin Community Center at Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Body:

Handmade History: Bring your family photos, ephemera and notions to create a handmade paper collage! Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale Artist-in-Residence Katy DeMent will be...

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Skulls & Skins with Ranger Elise

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Body:

Learn about the different native animal species that live in our county by exploring our extensive collection of animal skins and skulls with Allegheny Park Ranger Elise.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Alt Tuning Workshop: More Ways than One to Tune a Guitar

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-18), Adults
Body:

Take your six-string technique into uncharted territory with tips, hacks and a theory on alt tuning. 

Registration
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 13-18)" group.

Anime Camp

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Rankin Community Center at Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens (Ages 13-18)
Body:

Spend a week with anime films, crafts, food and fun! At Rankin Community Center at 235 4th Ave, Rankin, PA 15104.

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Summer Silliness

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Body:

Summertime games, crafts, and projects with Ms. Amy. Have fun and be creative while school is out!