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Booked for Lunch

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Group Discussion, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

No matter what type of book you enjoy reading, you'll love talking about our monthly selections with fellow book lovers. 

Bring along a brown bag lunch to eat while chatting before we start our book discussion at noon. 

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

No matter what type of book you enjoy reading, you'll love talking about our monthly selections with fellow book lovers. 

Bring along a brown bag lunch to eat while chatting before we start our book discussion at noon. 

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

Pokemon Juniors Storytime

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 148-2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Preschool, School-Age

Gotta catch 'em all! Young Pokémon fans ages 3–6 are invited to join us for an hour of Pokémon storytime adventures. Join us for epic Pokémon stories and a hands-on crafting activity that will bring your favorite Pokémon to life.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-2
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age
Program Type: Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gotta catch 'em all! Young Pokémon fans ages 3–6 are invited to join us for an hour of Pokémon storytime adventures. Join us for epic Pokémon stories and a hands-on crafting activity that will bring your favorite Pokémon to life.

This event is in the "Teens" group

After-Hours Murder Mystery

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

THERE HAS BEEN A MURDER!!! Can you figure out who the culprit is before they strike again? Teens ages 12-18 are invited to take on the persona of murder suspects for this after-hours mystery. 

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

THERE HAS BEEN A MURDER!!! Can you figure out who the culprit is before they strike again? Teens ages 12-18 are invited to take on the persona of murder suspects for this after-hours mystery. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Mondays

Monday, July 13, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room 148-1 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Group Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Next Chapter Book Clubs began in 2002 to provide meaningful opportunities for life-long learning, social connections, and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Group Discussion
Event Details:

Next Chapter Book Clubs began in 2002 to provide meaningful opportunities for life-long learning, social connections, and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Handwriting workshop for First and Second grades

Tuesday, July 14, 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

STEAM for Kids

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program, STEAM
Age Group:
School-Age

Learn about the silent flyers of the night--Owls. Children ages 6-12 will learn about these mysterious creatures of the night. 

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

Learn about the silent flyers of the night--Owls. Children ages 6-12 will learn about these mysterious creatures of the night. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

NPLA Board Policy & Planning Committee Meeting

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room & Virtual at Northland Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

NPLA Board Committee Meeting will have both virtual and in-person options. Registration is required for virtual attendance only. Members of the public wishing to attend in-person do not have to register.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Board Room & Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

NPLA Board Committee Meeting will have both virtual and in-person options. Registration is required for virtual attendance only. Members of the public wishing to attend in-person do not have to register.

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 15, 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 "Adults" group

Conversation Salon

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Group Discussion, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Come meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines.

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

Come meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events, local issues, or national headlines.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Matinee

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a monthly movie.

No registration required.

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

Join us for a monthly movie.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons Adventures

Wednesday, July 15, 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 "Children" group

Northland Children's Chess Club

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Children

Kids in kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to drop in on the third Wednesday of each month to enjoy chess instruction, chess puzzles, and play pick-up games.

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

Kids in kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to drop in on the third Wednesday of each month to enjoy chess instruction, chess puzzles, and play pick-up games.

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

Block Party!

Thursday, July 16, 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 "All Ages" group

Guinea Pig Day

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

It's guinea pig day! Celebrate these wonderful fuzzy friends with crafts, activities, and some very special guests. 

Registration is not required for this program. 

All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Lobby lower-level
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

It's guinea pig day! Celebrate these wonderful fuzzy friends with crafts, activities, and some very special guests. 

Registration is not required for this program. 

All ages are welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Fandom Fun!

Thursday, July 16, 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 activity related to one of your favorite fandoms! 

This month's theme: Survivor

No registration required.

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 activity related to one of your favorite fandoms! 

This month's theme: Survivor

No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Decaf Tea and Stitches

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery, or something in between, join us the Third Thursday each month to work on your project while chatting with other crafters! 

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

Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery, or something in between, join us the Third Thursday each month to work on your project while chatting with other crafters! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Lovers Book Group

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Room 148-1 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Group Discussion, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, join us!

This month's selection: 

No registration is required.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Group Discussion, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, join us!

This month's selection: 

No registration is required.

This event is in the "School-Age" group

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Friday, July 17, 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 17, 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. 

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? 

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 Wonders of Wildlife July 20 10-1045 or 11-1145 children aged 6*-11 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 Wonders of Wildlife July 20 10-1045 or 11-1145 children aged 6*-11 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 Wonders of Wildlife July 20 10-1045 or 11-1145 children aged 6*-11 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 Wonders of Wildlife July 20 10-1045 or 11-1145 children aged 6*-11 The Pittsburgh Zoo and aquarium returns this summer with their wonders of wildlife program.