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Upcoming Events - System Wide

Upcoming Events - System Wide

System Wide Events

Reading Challenges

Reading Challenges

Join our year-round Reading Challenges!

 

Beaver County Reads Bookmark Contest 2025-2026

Bookmark Contest

Presented by Beaver County Reads

2025 - 2026

Winter Writers Series With local author Abigail Drake Jan 15- Feb 4  Midland * New Brighton * Aliquippa * Beaver

Winter Writers Series

With local author Abigail Drake
Jan 15- Feb 4

Midland * New Brighton * Aliquippa * Beaver
 

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More events coming soon....

More events coming soon....

More events coming soon....

After School Hang with Girl Scout Troop #28823

After School Hang with Girl Scout Troop #28823

Sept 17th, Oct 1st & 15th, Nov 19th, Dec 3rd & 17th @ 4-5. Join us for Legos, board games and crafts. Geared towards grades K-6th.Caregivers must be present

Melody the Monkey musical daytime story and craft with Debbie

Melody the Monkey

 Sept 26, Oct 17, Nov 21 and Dec 19 @10:30am 
Enjoy a 45min. musical storytime and craft for all ages! Sponsored by the Fort McIntosh chapter of the DAR.

Chess Club at Beaver Library, every first and second Thursday.

Chess Club

No experience necessary, all level players welcome!

Meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 8:00pm.

Beaver Library's Kindergarten Readiness Program.  Geared for children entering kindergarten in Fall of 2025.  Each session features circle time, opportunities to "play kindergarten", and learn vital r

Play-K

Geared for children entering Kindergarten in Fall of 2026. Each session features circle time, opportunities to “play kindergarten”, and learn vital readiness skills aligned with the PA Pre-K Standards for literacy. Sept 9th, Oct 21st, Nov 18th, Dec 9th at 11:30am and 1:30pm. Caregivers are asked to remain in the library during the program and return to the room for a closing activity. Space is limited to 12 participating children per session. Registration required, please call or visit the library to register.

Come enjoy board games with your friends, or join a group and make new ones! Games provided by the library, or you can bring your own!

Game Night for Grown-Ups

Come enjoy board games with your friends, or join a group and make new ones! Games are provided, or you can bring your own.

Join us every Monday of the month from 6:00 - 7:00pm.

 

Gingerbread Contest Submissions are due by December 13th

Gingerbread House Contest

December 1st thru the 13th. Creations can be dropped off at the library anytime during hours of operation between the 1st and the 13th. Winners will be announced on December 15th. Houses will be on display until the 23rd of December. 

Storytime with Santa

Storytime with Santa

December 16th at 6:00pm Join us at the Library for a holiday storytime with stories, crafts, some treats and time to tell Santa what you might like for Christmas! Registration required, call or visit the library to register.

Paws for Reading

Paws for Reading

Reserve your 15-minute slot to read with a registered therapy dog in a relaxed and non-judgmental environment. Call or visit the library to register.

Happy Birthday postcards

Happy Birthday from your library

Does your child love to get mail?
Are they 10 years old or younger?
Sign them up to receive a birthday postcard from the Beaver Library.
Stop into the library and register your child. 

The Knitting Club - Meets every Thursday 6:00-7:30 pm

the Knitting Club

Open to knitting and crocheting.

Meets every Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm.

Open to all ages and abilities. No registration required.

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Social Worker at the library - image: Tree with people for leaves

Social Worker at the Library

Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls has Jessi, our volunteer social worker, on Wednesdays from 12-2 pm! Come with all your questions. Jessi specializes in Social Security, Medicare, government forms, and resume writing. If you need help, Jessi is on it! This is a new, innovative social work/library collaboration.

Remember, library users (as in you!), are a big part of the success with our social worker.  Bring your questions, demonstrate need for a social worker in the library and that will keep Jessi coming back!😀

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More events coming soon....

READ to Layla & Zion, Therapy Dogs

READ to Layla & Zion, Therapy Dogs

READ to Layla & Zion our reading buddies!

Certified by Therapy Dogs International

CALL to reserve your spot (724) 847-1450

Thursdays starting @ 6:30 pm

Jan. 8th
Feb. 12th
March 12th

 

 

Story Times for Preschoolers @ Chippewa Library

Story Times for Preschoolers @ Chippewa Library

Story Times for Preschoolers @ Chippewa Library

Wednesdays @ 11 am

Jan. 7, 14, 21

Feb. 4, 11, 18

Call to sign up (724) 847-1450

Story Times for Preschoolers@ North Sewickley Township

Story Times for Preschoolers @ North Sewickley Township

Story Times for Preschoolers @ North Sewickley Township

Thursdays @ 10:30 am

Jan. 8, 15, 22

Feb. 5, 12, 19

Call Chippewa Branch Library to register (724) 847-1450

Bingo for adults

BINGO for adults

Bingo for adults

Tuesdays @ 11 am

FREE

January 13th & February 10th


Call to reserve your seat (724) 847-1450

Puzzle Race

Puzzle Race

Assemble your team for a chance at puzzle victory! The first team to complete a 500-piece puzzle will take home all the glory. Prizes will be given to the first and second place teams. Light refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, February 10th
6-8 pm

Ages 12 & up.
Space is limited.
Please call (724) 847-1450 to register your team of 2-4.

Book Club

Book Club

Join us for Book Club on the 4th Tuesday of each month.  

TWO TIMES TO CHOOSE FROM!

No registration required.

Coloring for Adults

Coloring for Adults

Coloring for Adults

Wednesdays @ 11 am

January 28th
&
February 25th

Call to reserve your seat (724) 847-1450

Story Hikes @ Sahli Nature Park

Story Hikes @ Sahli Nature Park

Story Hikes installed by Chippewa Branch Library @ Sahli Nature Park
 

Sahli Nature Park

194 McKinley Rd.

Beaver Falls, PA 15010

 

park is open daily dawn to dusk

 

Follow the signs!

DIY NIGHTS

DIY Craft NIGHTS for adults

DIY Craft Nights for adults

Thursdays @ 6:00 pm

Jan. 29th
Feb. 26th
March 26th
April 30th
May 28th

Call to reserve your seat!

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More events coming soon....

At Monaca Library Join us at the Monaca Library after hours Every 1st Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 PM For fun book discussions!

The Book was Better Book Club

At Monaca Library
Join us at the Monaca Library after hours
Every 1st Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 PM
For fun book discussions!

Adult Coloring Club! at Monaca Library Every 1st Wednesday of the month 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Adult Coloring Club!

at Monaca Library
Every 1st Wednesday of the month
6:00 - 7:00 pm

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Monaca Silent Reading Club

Read silently for an hour (any book) and then discuss the book you are reading with the group or just listen to others discuss their books. A great way to trade recommendations with out book lovers. We are working toward becoming a chapter of the silent book club!

Meets the 1st Thursday of each month from 4:30-6:00pm

Drawing of diverse people doing tai chi. Text: Receive training in Tai Chi -- great for Adults/Seniors! Helps with balance, posture, breathing, flexibility, and strength!  Instructor is Doug Stoop, ex

Tai Chi [at] Monaca Library!

Receive training in Tai Chi -- great for Adults/Seniors!
Helps with balance, posture, breathing, flexibility, and strength!

Instructor is Doug Stoop, experienced martial arts/tai chi instructor.

Held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month.

Image of chess board with chess pieces. Text: Monaca Public Library Chess - Open Play - - All Ages! - Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Chess Open Play

Monaca Public Library
Chess
- Open Play -
- All Ages! -
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 2:00 - 4:00 PM
 

Storytime! Monaca Public Library Tuesdays @ 10:30 Am Ages 2-5  Weekly story themes, crafts, and social playtime.

Storytime!

Monaca Public Library
Tuesdays @ 10:30 Am
Ages 2-5

Weekly story themes, crafts, and social playtime.

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Math and Science Tutoring

Monaca Public Library

Maximize your learning with our personalize sessions with a retired Math & Science Teacher!

Offered every Wednesday afternoon from 4:30 to 7:00 PM

6th grade up thru 12th grade, and college.

Stop by for a few tutoring session!

Subjects: Geometry, Alegbra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

Image of books with a chalk board. Books On Tap! A Book Discussion Group New Members Welcome! Meeting at Altered Genius Brewery, Ambridge  Monaca Public Library will provide a copy of the book. Call 7

Books On Tap!

A Book Discussion Group
New Members Welcome!
Meeting at Altered Genius Brewery, Ambridge

Monaca Public Library will provide a copy of the book.
Call 724-775-9608 to reserve a copy.

Books on Tap!
Book Discussion Group
Every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6:30pm

Yoga Class Healthy Fit for Seniors & Adults  Start beginner yoga training with an experienced yoga instructor.  Every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 1:15pm  At Monaca Public Library with Instructor Nadine of

Yoga Class

Healthy Fit for Seniors & Adults

Start beginner yoga training with an experienced yoga instructor.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 1:15pm

At Monaca Public Library with Instructor Nadine of the YMCA

Image text: You had me at woof!  2nd Saturday - Monaca Public Library  For readers Pre-K to 5th Grade Children practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog

Read to me!

You had me at woof!

2nd Saturday - Monaca Public Library

For readers Pre-K to 5th Grade
Children practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog

Friends of the Monaca Library and Fun For All Present: Free event for Kiddos of all ages: Story time at 1-:30am Crafts Games Cookies Hot Chocolate  New this year: kids book sale! Dec 13, 2025 10:00 AM

Storytime with Santa

Friends of the Monaca Library and Fun For All Present:
Free event for Kiddos of all ages:
Story time at 1-:30am
Crafts
Games
Cookies
Hot Chocolate

New this year: kids book sale!
Dec 13, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
998 Indiana, Ave
Monaca, PA 15061

1st floor in the community rec center enter thru Indiana Ave entrance

To Reserve your spot call 724-775-9608 or stop in to the Monaca Library and sign up!

Adult Acrylic Painting with Sabrina at the Monaca Public Library The 3rd Thursday at 5:30 PM  Call library to register - classes fill up quickly

Adult Acrylic Painting with Sabrina

at the Monaca Public Library
The 3rd Thursday at 5:30 PM

Call library to register - classes fill up quickly

Image of tea cup with a stack of books. Gold - metallic gradient background. Text: Non-fiction Book Club - at Monaca Public Library  Third Thursday of the Month 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM  Share what interests

Non-fiction Book Club

at Monaca Public Library

Third Thursday of the Month
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Share what interests you and learn something new!

New theme each month.

Image: family tree over laid on an old, unreadable, handwritten letter. Text: Genealogy Monaca Public Library Every 3rd Saturday of each month from 2-4pm  Do you know who your relatives are from man

Genealogy

Monaca Public Library
Every 3rd Saturday of each month from 2-4pm

Do you know who your relatives are from many years ago?
Join us to learn how to use the Library Edition of ancestry.com

Image of puzzle pieces.  Text: Puzzle Swap!! The 3rd Saturday of each month from 11am-12pm  Stop by to swap your gently used puzzles in person with other puzzle lovers!  We will also have a Puzzle Swa

Puzzle Swap!!

The 3rd Saturday of each month from 11am-12pm

Stop by to swap your gently used puzzles in person with other puzzle lovers!

We will also have a Puzzle Swap Station where you can drop off your puzzles and pick up others to take home anytime during regular library hours.

Monaca Public Library

A Senior Social Hour  Includes Conversation, sharing of memories, and potentially a game or two. Good for making new friends!  Call 724-775-9608 Monaca Public Library for more information. This get to

Senior Coffee and Conversation!

A Senior Social Hour 
Includes Conversation, sharing of memories, and potentially a game or two.
Good for making new friends!

Call 724-775-9608 Monaca Public Library for more information.
This get together occurs 1 x a month when the social worker is here in the library.

First Monday of the month at 1:15 pm.

Image of basket with yarn and knitting needles.  Text: Common Threads at the Monaca Public Library  Crochet meets 2nd and 4th Saturday 11 to 1 New knitting program starts Jan 12th Knitting meets 2nd a

Common Threads

at the Monaca Public Library

Crochet meets 2nd and 4th Saturday
11 to 1
New knitting program starts Jan 12th
Knitting meets 2nd and 4th Monday 

Knit a hat for the homeless or bring your own project

Photography Contest

Annual Photography Contest

Through the Lens:
Beaver County Proud!

2nd Annual Beaver County Photography Contest open to amateur photographers (8 categories for submission) and a separate professional photographers category. Open to Youth, Teen and Adults, both residents of Beaver County and nonresidents. Prizes. Submissions are due January 31,2026. Contact Library (monacapl@hotmail.com or 724-775-9608) for submission guidelines to be emailed to you.

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Rochester Public Library Wednesday, December 17th 6 - 7 pm  Raffle Tickets to win a Book Tree $2 each | 3 for $5 | 7 for $10 | 20 for $20 | 50 for $50  Santa will be there with gift bags for the child

Book Tree Open House

Rochester Public Library
Wednesday, December 17th
6 - 7 pm

Raffle Tickets to win a Book Tree
$2 each | 3 for $5 | 7 for $10 | 20 for $20 | 50 for $50

Santa will be there with gift bags for the children!
Cookies & Punch for All!

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