Upcoming Events - System Wide
Upcoming Events - System Wide
System Wide Events
Reading Challenges
Join our year-round Reading Challenges!
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
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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
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
No experience necessary, all level players welcome!
Meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 8:00pm.
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.
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 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
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
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 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
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
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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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
Wednesdays @ 11 am
Jan. 7, 14, 21
Feb. 4, 11, 18
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
Tuesdays @ 11 am
FREE
January 13th & February 10th
Call to reserve your seat (724) 847-1450
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
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
Wednesdays @ 11 am
January 28th
&
February 25th
Call to reserve your seat (724) 847-1450
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 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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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
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
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.
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.
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
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 the YMCA
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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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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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