Stories Bridge Book Club

Fridays, June 13th, June 27th, July 11th and July 25th at 12:30 p.m.

For grades 4-6 (and senior adults)

This is a hybrid book club in collaboration with our Older Adult librarian. Students and senior citizens will get together to meet over lunch (lunch will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!) and discuss Nic Stone's Clean Getaway, a middle-grade chapter book about a bi-racial boy who goes off on an adventure with his white grandmother, recreating a road trip that she and his grandfather (an interacial couple) took through the South in 1963. We'll meet four times to discuss the story and the history of the Civil Rights Movement. You can stop by the Children's Desk to find out what's for lunch and pick up a copy to get started on reading. For the first meeting, please read Chapters 1-6. 

Register once for the entire series beginning June 1st. 

Cartoon Academy

Fridays, June 13th, 20th & 27th and

July 11th, 18th & 25th at 3 p.m.

For grades K-6

Do you enjoy cartooning? Come follow along with Jo Wos (via video) and contribute to a class mural each week. Class will start with a story and then cartoon instruction/practice will follow before the collaborative art begins. Each student will be provided with a journal, thanks to our friends and partners at WQED. 

Register once for the entire series beginning June 1st.

Cardboard Creations

Monday, June 16th at 11 a.m.

For grades K-6

Produce a one-of-a-kind masterpiece by using the Library's art supplies to create an upcycled cardboard creation. Let you imagination lead the way.

Registration begins June 1st. 

Our Story Begins: 

Creative Writing for Children

Thursdays, June 19th - July 10th at 2 p.m.

For grades 2-5

Join this hands-on writing workshop that turns ideas, creativity, writing and drawing into a professionally bound book. All participants will have at least one written page and one illustration in the book (more depending on the number of participants). The final book will be sent for publication and placed in our library's collection. 

Register once for the entire series beginning June 1st.   

Art Box

Saturday, June 21st at 1 p.m.

For grades K-4

If you like creating, this is a don't-miss class! Art instructor, Michelle Kirk, will surprise you with the day's activity. Just come in your messy clothes or art smock and be ready for fun!

Registration begins June 1st.

Build a Birdhouse

Mondays, June 23rd & July 21st  at 11 a.m.

For grades K-2

Come learn how to build a birdhouse! Stay afterwards to decorate it using some of the Library's art supplies. A story will be shared beforehand. Children must attend with an adult. 

Please register for one session only beginning the first of each month. 

What's Cookin'?

Tuesdays, June 24th, July 22nd 

& August 12th at 1 p.m.

For grades K-6

Cooking can be an art form, too, especially with unique and colorful recipes! Join us as we explore different cultural dishes from Korea, India and Asia. 

Register on the first of each month.   

Patriotic Cookie Decorating Contest

Saturday, June 28th at 2 p.m.

For grades K-6

Bethel Park's American Legion family members are coming to the Library to help kids decorate cookies celebrating America, our nation's flag, and military service. Each registrant will get to show off their decorating skills, tell us what their inspiration was, and hear from veterans about their military service and what inspired them to join. A group photo will be taken, and all participants will recieve a gift bag courtesy of the BP American Legion family.

Registration begins June 1st. 

Art Journaling

Tuesday, July 1st at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.

at 1:30 p.m.

For grades 4-6

Express yourself by incorporating color, images, patterns and other materials to create a unique and individual art journal.

Registration begins June 15th. Please register for only one session. 

Rock Painting

Wednesday, July 2nd at 2 p.m.

For grades 1-4

Brighten someone's day by painting a colorful design or leaving a note of kindness on a  rock.

Registration begins June 15th.

Lego Club

Thursdays, July 3rd - 31st at 11 a.m.

For grades K-6

Come build with friends using the Library's Lego collection. Be sure to bring your imagination. A special guest and Lego expert will visit during the last class and provide you with some Lego building challenges!

Register once for the entire series beginning June 15th. 

Kids on the Block Puppet Show

Monday, July 7th at 3 p.m.

For grades K-3

Performed by staff from the Children's Institute, this skit is designed to help children better understand and accept peers who have special needs. Hearing and visual impairment, as well as cerebral palsy, will be the focus of this performance. Don't miss this highly engaging and entertaining show that is sure to have a positive impact.

Registration begins June 15th. 

Percy Jackson Party

Tuesday, July 8th at 6:30 p.m.

For grades 5-12

Calling all Percy Jackson fans! Get ready for an epic Percy Jackson party. Compete in Olympian contests, go on a Quest and enjoy more themed fun and food.

Register online anytime. 

Joe Majarac: Man of Steel

Wednesday, July 9th at 6:30 p.m.

For grades K-6

When steel ruled the "rust belt" of America, and clouds of smoke lay thick over its valleys and towns, a giant's footsteps could be heard echoing through the dusty streets. Listen as the master storyteller, Tim Hartman, brings to life the legend of Joe Majarac, wit hthe standards of heroism, self-sacrifice, and loylaty that Joe personified. This is a wonderful, highly entertaining history program that you don't want to miss!

Registration begins June 15th.

Perler Bead Fun

Monday, July 14th at 6:30 p.m.

For grades 4-6

Get ready to unleash your creativity with colorful Perler beads! Join us at the Library for a fun, hands-on crafting session to create an awesome design using our many templates. It's a perfect chance to get crafty, chill with friends, and add a little color to your day.

Registration begins July 1st.

Puppet Making Workshop

Saturday, July 19th at 1 p.m.

For grades 2-4

If you love playing with the puppets in the Library's family play area, then this workshop is for you! We'll learn about the history of puppetry, learn some of the tips and tricks of puppeteering, and then make our own silly sock puppets.

Registration begins July 1st.