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Northland Children's Chess Club

Wednesday, April 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 "Teens" group

Teen Game Room

Thursday, April 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 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 "Adults" group

Decaf Tea and Stitches

Thursday, April 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

Craft Night: Upcycled Spring Wreath

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 148-1 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an adult DIY program to make a cute upcycled spring wreath! We'll be using recycled cardboard and egg cartons to shape and paint cute flowers. 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Join us for an adult DIY program to make a cute upcycled spring wreath! We'll be using recycled cardboard and egg cartons to shape and paint cute flowers. 

This event is in the "School-Age" group

Pokémon Masters Club

Tuesday, April 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 "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 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 D&D adventuring! No experience necessary; we have everything you need to get started playing. 

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 hour of D&D adventuring! No experience necessary; we have everything you need to get started playing. 

No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cookbook Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Join food enthusiasts at Northland's cookbook club! Home cooks of any skill level are welcome as we explore dishes from various cookbooks.

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

Join food enthusiasts at Northland's cookbook club! Home cooks of any skill level are welcome as we explore dishes from various cookbooks.

This event is in the "School-Age" group

Pokémon Masters Club

Tuesday, May 5, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tekko no Boken Roleplaying Guild

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Avalon Library at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Presented by the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society and Tekko!  Adults and teens ages 15 and up may join us for an evening of roleplaying gaming.  No experience necessary!

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Avalon Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
Event Details:

Presented by the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society and Tekko!  Adults and teens ages 15 and up may join us for an evening of roleplaying gaming.  No experience necessary!

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

Tween Writing Group

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens

Are you a middle schooler who enjoys creative writing? Would you like to meet other students with similar interests?

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

Are you a middle schooler who enjoys creative writing? Would you like to meet other students with similar interests?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writing Group

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Teens

Are you a 4th-7th grader who enjoys creative writing? Would you like to meet other students with similar interests?

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

Are you a 4th-7th grader who enjoys creative writing? Would you like to meet other students with similar interests?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Come Write In

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Room 148-2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Working on a novel or just enjoy writing for fun? Want to spend a couple of hours focusing on your craft and working alongside fellow writers? Come write in with us every first Thursday at Northland! 

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

Working on a novel or just enjoy writing for fun? Want to spend a couple of hours focusing on your craft and working alongside fellow writers? Come write in with us every first Thursday at Northland! 

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

Pokémon Playtime!

Friday, May 8, 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 playtime adventures. We're going to have blocks, toys, and games to play with new friends! 

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

Gotta catch 'em all! Young Pokémon fans ages 3–6 are invited to join us for an hour of Pokémon playtime adventures. We're going to have blocks, toys, and games to play with new friends! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Game Night: Forbidden series

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Upper Level Come learn how to play Forbidden Desert, Island, Jungle, or Sky. These cooperative games pit your team against the environment as you work together to escape! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Upper Level Come learn how to play Forbidden Desert, Island, Jungle, or Sky. These cooperative games pit your team against the environment as you work together to escape! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Fandom Fun!

Thursday, May 14, 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: Fandom Showdown

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: Fandom Showdown

No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle Swap

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all puzzle lovers! Stop in to trade some of your puzzles for different ones or just drop off any you are done puzzling! 

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

Calling all puzzle lovers! Stop in to trade some of your puzzles for different ones or just drop off any you are done puzzling! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Night: Origami Animals

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Join librarians to learn the basics of origami folding and how to make your own animal figure or bookmark. All materials will be provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarians to learn the basics of origami folding and how to make your own animal figure or bookmark. All materials will be provided.

This event is in the "School-Age" group

Pokémon Masters Club

Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Children" group

Northland Children's Chess Club

Wednesday, May 20, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Game Room

Thursday, May 21, 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 "Adults" group

Decaf Tea and Stitches

Thursday, May 21, 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

Cookbook Club

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Join food enthusiasts at Northland's cookbook club! Home cooks of any skill level are welcome as we explore dishes from various cookbooks.

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

Join food enthusiasts at Northland's cookbook club! Home cooks of any skill level are welcome as we explore dishes from various cookbooks.

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

Family Board Game Club!

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, School-Age

Families are invited to come to the library and spend an hour playing a board game together! 

This week we will play Haunted Mansion: Call of the Spirits (ages 6+) 

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

Families are invited to come to the library and spend an hour playing a board game together! 

This week we will play Haunted Mansion: Call of the Spirits (ages 6+) 

This event is in the "School-Age" group

Pokémon Masters Club

Tuesday, June 2, 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!