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Library STEM Adventures for entering grades 4-6th

11:30am - 12:30pm
South Fayette Township Library
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: Unlimited
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.  

RECYCLE STEM

Middle Grade Judgment Table

4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Fayette Township Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Club, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

BOOK COVERS: Never judge a book by its cover does NOT apply here! We will be putting book covers to the test this week.

Tell us what you really think!

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that this program may include the use of food that may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat.

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. 

Acrylic Paint Pouring

6:30pm - 8:30pm
South Fayette Township Library
Open
Registration
Payment
Offsite Event
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

We are partnering with Judith Atzler of The Steeping Leaf who will teach us how to create a wall- sized picture.

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

Toddler Discoveries - Bubbles!

10:00am - 10:45am
South Fayette Township Library
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. 

Kindergarten Readiness - Fine Motor Skills

1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Fayette Township Library
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. Our second session will focus on fine motor skills.  We will strengthen our fingers by practicing writing, drawing, cutting, and using glue sticks.

Fortnite Club for Kids

2:45pm - 4:45pm
South Fayette Township Library
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. 

StoryTime Chess Level 1 - King Shakey

10:00am - 10:30am
South Fayette Township Library
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.  

StoryTime Chess Level 2 - Strategy and Planning

10:45am - 11:30am
South Fayette Township Library
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. 

StoryTime Chess Level 3 Piece Valuation and Sportsmanship

11:45am - 12:30pm
South Fayette Township Library
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.  

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. 

Storytime Chess Level 4 - Piece Mobility and Notation

2:00pm - 2:45pm
South Fayette Township Library
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 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.

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. 

Storytime Chess Level 5 - Attacking and Defending

3:00pm - 3:45pm
South Fayette Township Library
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. 

Storytime Chess Level 6 - Endgame Rules and Tactics

4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Fayette Township Library
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. 

Nature Explorers at Fairview Park Entrance Pavilion - Special Guest - Allegheny Land Trust

10:00am - 11:00am
South Fayette Township Library
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Preschool (ages 3-5)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

SPECIAL GUEST - ALLEGHENY LAND TRUST  - Things with Wings

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. 

Scrabble

1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Fayette Township Library
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. 

Teen Mellow Out Mondays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Fayette Township Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Each session we will explore popular relaxation techniques. 

You will also get to try out some self care activities and learn about how to fit more relaxation and self care into your everyday life.

 

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. 

Homeschooled Teens Advisory Meeting

6:00pm - 6:30pm
South Fayette Township Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

For Alternatively Schooled Tweens and Teens grades 6-12 and their families.

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. 

Craft Club - for 8-12 yrs old - Slime

10:00am - 12:00pm
South Fayette Township Library
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. 

Crazy 8's Math Club Summer Sampler

2:00pm - 2:45pm
South Fayette Township Library
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. 

Library STEM Adventures for entering grades 1-3 - SPECIAL Presenter - ALCOSAN

10:00am - 11:00am
South Fayette Township Library
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.   

Library STEM Adventures for entering grades 4-6th - Special Presenter - ALCOSAN

11:30am - 12:30pm
South Fayette Township Library
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. 

Middle Grade Judgment Table

4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Fayette Township Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Club, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Crafty Adults

6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Fayette Township Library
Payment
Library Branch: South Fayette Township Library
Room: Senior Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Engage your creativity with a DIY craft. We do our best to select fun projects suitable for adults of all ages and skill levels.  A sample of the upcoming craft is typically on display at the library.

Toddler Discoveries - water - sink or float

10:00am - 10:45am
South Fayette Township Library
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. 

Kindergarten Readiness - Math Concepts

1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Fayette Township Library
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. We will explore the four basic shapes, sorting, and making patterns. We will be building on the fine motor skills we practiced in the previous session!