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Discovering Animals!

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Learning Garden or Room 148-2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Join us for Discovering Animals, a fun and educational Summer Storytime where we will explore some of the world's most amazing animals!

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Learning Garden or Room 148-2
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Discovering Animals, a fun and educational Summer Storytime where we will explore some of the world's most amazing animals!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Real Life Reads

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

From politicians to celebrities, come chat about the lives of some of our most interesting and influential individuals!

This month's selection: 

Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the email list for this group. 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

From politicians to celebrities, come chat about the lives of some of our most interesting and influential individuals!

This month's selection: 

Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the email list for this group. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

After-Hours Among Us

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lobby lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Special Program
Age Group:
Teens

There is an impostor among us, and they're bringing down the ship! Can you sus out who's sabotaging you and finish your tasks in time? 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Lobby lower-level
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies, Special Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

There is an impostor among us, and they're bringing down the ship! Can you sus out who's sabotaging you and finish your tasks in time? 

CLOSED for Summer Hours

All Day
Northland Public Library

Closed for summer hours

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Event Details:

Closed for summer hours

This event is in the "School-Age" group

The Pittsburgh Zoo Wonders of Wildlife

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
School-Age

The Pittsburgh Zoo and aquarium returns this summer with their wonders of wildlife program. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1&2
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Special Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Pittsburgh Zoo and aquarium returns this summer with their wonders of wildlife program. 

This event is in the "School-Age" group

The Pittsburgh Zoo Wonders of Wildlife

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
School-Age

The Pittsburgh Zoo and aquarium returns this summer with their wonders of wildlife program. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1&2
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Special Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Pittsburgh Zoo and aquarium returns this summer with their wonders of wildlife program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Mondays

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Creative Mondays

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Children, School-Age

Creative Mondays are here and tweens will learn a new craft skill. Children ages 8-12 years are invited to come learn a new skill. 

Each week we will work on a new craft skill. This week is Paper Crafting

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 108 - library lower-level
Age Group: Children, School-Age
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Creative Mondays are here and tweens will learn a new craft skill. Children ages 8-12 years are invited to come learn a new skill. 

Each week we will work on a new craft skill. This week is Paper Crafting

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Hills Genealogists

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual & Christ Episcopal Church at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adults

The North Hills Genealogists hold monthly meetings both in-person at Christ Episcopal Church (Babcock Blvd & Browns Lane, 5910 Babcock Blvd) and virtually via Zoom.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Virtual & Christ Episcopal Church
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The North Hills Genealogists hold monthly meetings both in-person at Christ Episcopal Church (Babcock Blvd & Browns Lane, 5910 Babcock Blvd) and virtually via Zoom.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Mother Goose Tummy Time

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Babies

Babies 3-12 months and a caregiver are invited to join us for a 20 minute storytime, followed by instruction from a physical therapist from Ivy Rehab. Parents can ask questions about their child's current stage of development.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1&2
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Babies 3-12 months and a caregiver are invited to join us for a 20 minute storytime, followed by instruction from a physical therapist from Ivy Rehab. Parents can ask questions about their child's current stage of development.

Handwriting workshop for First and Second grades

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library

Putting pen(cil) to paper is the first step step in making the connection to how writing relates to literacy.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 108 - library lower-level
Registration Required
Event Details:

Putting pen(cil) to paper is the first step step in making the connection to how writing relates to literacy.

This event is in the "School-Age" group

Pokémon Masters Club

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
School-Age

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! We're challenging Trainers ages 6–13 to come and dive into the Pokémon world with us. Trade and show off your cards, tackle a fun Pokémon-themed activity, and test your skills with Pokémon games!

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 108 - library lower-level
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! We're challenging Trainers ages 6–13 to come and dive into the Pokémon world with us. Trade and show off your cards, tackle a fun Pokémon-themed activity, and test your skills with Pokémon games!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Once Upon a True Crime

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Group Discussion, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Do you enjoy true crime shows and podcasts? Are you interested in reading stories about murder, fraud, or mayhem?

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Group Discussion, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Do you enjoy true crime shows and podcasts? Are you interested in reading stories about murder, fraud, or mayhem?

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Storytime

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Learning Garden at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, School-Age, Families, All Ages

Join us for Family Storytime! Come relax outdoors, and enjoy picture book stories perfect for children of all ages and their grown-ups. We’ll share stories, songs, and fun together in our beautiful garden space. 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Learning Garden
Age Group: Children, School-Age, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Ongoing Program, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Family Storytime! Come relax outdoors, and enjoy picture book stories perfect for children of all ages and their grown-ups. We’ll share stories, songs, and fun together in our beautiful garden space. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons Adventures

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Special Program
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all adventurers! Teens ages 13-18 can join us for a oneshot Dungeons & Dragons adventure. No experience is necessary! These programs are for teens ages 13-18.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 108 - library lower-level
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies, Special Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Teens ages 13-18 can join us for a oneshot Dungeons & Dragons adventure. No experience is necessary! These programs are for teens ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lit & Lattes

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

No matter what type of book you enjoy reading, you'll love talking about our monthly selections with fellow novel enthusiasts. Grab a drink in the cafe and join us for our new evening fiction book club!

This month's selection:

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

No matter what type of book you enjoy reading, you'll love talking about our monthly selections with fellow novel enthusiasts. Grab a drink in the cafe and join us for our new evening fiction book club!

This month's selection:

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

FEEDING TIME AT THE LIBRARY!

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Children & Teen Department at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

At 10 a.m. sharp every Thursday from June 18 to July 30, join the Northland Children and Teen Services librarians to watch as we feed Bubbles (our axolotl) and our fish.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Children & Teen Department
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

At 10 a.m. sharp every Thursday from June 18 to July 30, join the Northland Children and Teen Services librarians to watch as we feed Bubbles (our axolotl) and our fish.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Block Party!

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Children, Families

Families with children of all ages are welcome to come on down to the library for building fun! Wooden blocks and Legos will be available for children to create whatever they can imagine. 

No registration required.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1&2
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Families with children of all ages are welcome to come on down to the library for building fun! Wooden blocks and Legos will be available for children to create whatever they can imagine. 

No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Brilliant Birds Presented by the National Aviary

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Teens

Unlock the hidden world of avian color and adaptation! In this interactive program, students dive into the vibrant lives of birds from ultraviolet vision to feather pigments and discover how these fascinating features help birds thrive.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1&2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unlock the hidden world of avian color and adaptation! In this interactive program, students dive into the vibrant lives of birds from ultraviolet vision to feather pigments and discover how these fascinating features help birds thrive.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Room

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Room 148-2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Teens

Teens ages 12-18 can join us for an hour of gaming! 

No registration is required.

If no more than one participant is in the room at 15 minutes past the program start time, the program will be cancelled.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Teens ages 12-18 can join us for an hour of gaming! 

No registration is required.

If no more than one participant is in the room at 15 minutes past the program start time, the program will be cancelled.

This event is in the "School-Age" group

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 148-2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
School-Age

Children in grades kindergarten and up will get 10 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog.  Bring your own book or use one of ours!  

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-2
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children in grades kindergarten and up will get 10 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog.  Bring your own book or use one of ours!  

This event is in the "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pic-Fic Fridays

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Learning Garden at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens

Bring a snack or your lunch and settle in as we read a new story together. Come discover your next favorite book during this relaxing lunchtime program. 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Learning Garden
Age Group: School-Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Bring a snack or your lunch and settle in as we read a new story together. Come discover your next favorite book during this relaxing lunchtime program. 

CLOSED for Summer Hours

All Day
Northland Public Library

Closed for summer hours

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Event Details:

Closed for summer hours

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Mondays

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck.