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StoryTime Chess Level 1 - Bishops

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children
Details:

For ages 3.5 - 7 years  Storytime Chess is a whimsical storytelling program designed to teach young children the fundamentals of chess.  Level 1 stories teach how all the...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

For ages 3.5 - 7 years  

Storytime Chess is a whimsical storytelling program designed to teach young children the fundamentals of chess.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

StoryTime Chess Level 2 - Strategy and Planning

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children
Details:

For ages 3.5 - 7 years  Story Time Chess uses whimsical storytelling to teach children the game of chess.  Level 2 stories teach planning and basic strategies.   Chi...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

For ages 3.5 - 7 years  

Story Time Chess uses whimsical storytelling to teach children the game of chess.  

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

StoryTime Chess Level 3 Piece Valuation and Sportsmanship

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children
Details:

For children ages 3.5 - 7   Level 3 teaches Piece Valuation and Sportsmanship.   Children should know how the pieces like to move and have completed Level 2 before s...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

For children ages 3.5 - 7   

Level 3 teaches Piece Valuation and Sportsmanship.   Children should know how the pieces like to move and have completed Level 2 before signing up for this level.  

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By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime Chess Level 4 - Piece Mobility and Notation

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Courtyard/Patio at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children
Details:

For ages 4-7 - Must have completed Levels 1 and 2 (and preferably Level 3)Piece Mobility + Notation - This program emphasizes piece mobility and teaches students how to record a ch...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Courtyard/Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

For ages 4-7 - Must have completed Levels 1 and 2 (and preferably Level 3)

Piece Mobility + Notation - This program emphasizes piece mobility and teaches students how to record a chess game using algebraic notation.

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By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Matinees

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month in the afternoon for a free showing of a recent DVD release. No registration is required.Upcoming movie titles will be added as...

Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month in the afternoon for a free showing of a recent DVD release. No registration is required.

Upcoming movie titles will be added as available.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime Chess Level 5 - Attacking and Defending

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Courtyard/Patio at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children
Details:

For ages 4-8 who understand the basics of chessAttacking and DefendingLessons about offensive and defensive strategies accompany an exciting story series about grit, perseverance, ...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Courtyard/Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

For ages 4-8 who understand the basics of chess

Attacking and Defending

Lessons about offensive and defensive strategies accompany an exciting story series about grit, perseverance, and visualizing moves on the board.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime Chess Level 6 - Endgame Rules and Tactics

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Courtyard/Patio at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children
Details:

For Ages 4-8 who understand the basics of chess playEndgame Rules and PracticeLearning check, attacking, checkmate, fork, pin, skewer, stalemate, and more...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Courtyard/Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

For Ages 4-8 who understand the basics of chess play

Endgame Rules and Practice

Learning check, attacking, checkmate, fork, pin, skewer, stalemate, and more...

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (ages 3-5)" group.

Nature Explorers on SF Library Patio

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Courtyard/Patio at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (ages 3-5)
Details:

ROCKS   Nature Explorers - Today only - South Fayette Library Patio   Ages - 3–6-year-olds      Nature fun and exploration!  Includes storie...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Courtyard/Patio
Age Group: Children, Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:
  • ROCKS   

Nature Explorers - Today only - South Fayette Library Patio   

Ages - 3–6-year-olds      

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrabble

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

For AdultsJoin us for a friendly game of SCRABBLE and connect with members of your community while having fun!

Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Details:

For Adults

Join us for a friendly game of SCRABBLE and connect with members of your community while having fun!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

TEEN Gaming Group

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evening Book Group

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Senior Center at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

The Island of Sea Women by Lisa SeeWhile working as divers with the all-female diving collective on a small Korean island, Mi-ja and Young-sook find their friendship challenged by ...

Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Senior Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Details:

The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Craft Club - for 8-12 yrs old

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Details:

Ages 8-12 yearsEach week we will focus on a different crafting technique.

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Ages 8-12 years

Each week we will focus on a different crafting technique.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crazy 8's Math Club Summer Sampler

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Details:

Children entering Kindergarten - 2nd grade in the Fall.  Crazy 8s is a member of the Bedtime Math family and has activities that enable kids to enjoy math in fun ways!  C...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Children entering Kindergarten - 2nd grade in the Fall.  

Crazy 8s is a member of the Bedtime Math family and has activities that enable kids to enjoy math in fun ways!  

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Lego Club

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Details:

Ages up to 12 yearsCome build with Legos Children 5 and under need to have an adult with them in the program room. Children 7 and under must have an adult on the property.

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Ages up to 12 years

Come build with Legos 

Children 5 and under need to have an adult with them in the program room. Children 7 and under must have an adult on the property.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

South Fayette Township Library Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the large meeting room, adjacent to the library, unless otherwise...

Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Details:

South Fayette Township Library Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the large meeting room, adjacent to the library, unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to the public.

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

Library STEM Adventures for entering grades 1-3

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Details:

For children entering 1st - 3rd grade in the fall  This fun program will focus on worldwide STEM innovations and activities using inspiring STEM books. MUSIC STEM

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

For children entering 1st - 3rd grade in the fall  

This fun program will focus on worldwide STEM innovations and activities using inspiring STEM books. 

MUSIC STEM

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

Library STEM Adventures for entering grades 4-6th

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Details:

For entering grades 4-6th grade in the fall  This fun program will focus on worldwide STEM innovations and activities using inspiring STEM books. MUSIC STEM

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

For entering grades 4-6th grade in the fall  

This fun program will focus on worldwide STEM innovations and activities using inspiring STEM books. 

MUSIC STEM

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Soap Making

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Offsite at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

We are partnering with Judith Atzler of The Steeping Leaf who will teach us how to make a simple soap with a decorative mold. Cost: $25/person. Please pay online, or at the ci...

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Registration
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

We are partnering with Judith Atzler of The Steeping Leaf who will teach us how to make a simple soap with a decorative mold. 

Cost: $25/person. Please pay online, or at the circulation desk.

This event is in the "Toddlers (14-36 months)" group.

Toddler Discoveries

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Courtyard/Patio at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers (14-36 months)
Details:

For toddlers up to 36 monthsStorytime, fingerplays, songs, and STEM exploration.  Program will be held outdoors on the patio. In case of inclement weather, the program will mo...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Courtyard/Patio
Age Group: Toddlers (14-36 months)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

For toddlers up to 36 months

Storytime, fingerplays, songs, and STEM exploration.  

Program will be held outdoors on the patio. In case of inclement weather, the program will move indoors to the meeting room.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kindergarten Readiness - Numbers 1-10

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Class/Demonstration
Age Group:
Children
Details:

For children starting Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Session 5 will focus on identifying numbers 1-10 and solving simple addition & subtraction problems. We will play a fun ...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Class/Demonstration
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

For children starting Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Session 5 will focus on identifying numbers 1-10 and solving simple addition & subtraction problems.

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

Fortnite Club for Kids

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11), Tweens
Details:

You must bring your own mobile device. Please make sure it has the latest updates as Fortnite takes a LONG time to update on our wifi. If your device has a password, please make su...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11), Tweens
Program Type: Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

You must bring your own mobile device. Please make sure it has the latest updates as Fortnite takes a LONG time to update on our wifi.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Creative Family Art Night -Scratchboard Art

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

For children and their grown-ups to share creativity together. We will be drawing in reverse tonight! First, we will paint a thick white piece of paper black. As it is drying,...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

For children and their grown-ups to share creativity together. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

StoryTime Chess Level 1 - Knights

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children
Details:

For ages 3.5 - 7 years  Storytime Chess is a whimsical storytelling program designed to teach young children the fundamentals of chess.  Level 1 stories teach how all the...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

For ages 3.5 - 7 years  

Storytime Chess is a whimsical storytelling program designed to teach young children the fundamentals of chess.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

StoryTime Chess Level 2 - Strategy and Planning

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at South Fayette Township Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children
Details:

For ages 3.5 - 7 years  Story Time Chess uses whimsical storytelling to teach children the game of chess.  Level 2 stories teach planning and basic strategies.   Chi...

Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

For ages 3.5 - 7 years  

Story Time Chess uses whimsical storytelling to teach children the game of chess.  

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, 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.