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Spring Book Sale Preview

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Library-wide at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Beat the crowds and register for our Preview Sale! 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Beat the crowds and register for our Preview Sale! 

Book Sale

Spring Book Sale

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Library-wide at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Families, All Ages

It's time to re-stock your personal libraries! 

Items include books, paperbacks, CDs, puzzles and games, DVDs, and Talking Books CDs.

 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

It's time to re-stock your personal libraries! 

Items include books, paperbacks, CDs, puzzles and games, DVDs, and Talking Books CDs.

 

Book Sale

Spring Book Sale

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Library-wide at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Families, All Ages

It's time to re-stock your personal libraries! 

Items include books, paperbacks, CDs, puzzles and games, DVDs, and Talking Books CDs.

 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

It's time to re-stock your personal libraries! 

Items include books, paperbacks, CDs, puzzles and games, DVDs, and Talking Books CDs.

 

Book Sale

Spring Book Sale ($5 Bag Day)

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library-wide at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Families, All Ages

Everything Must Go! 

Fill 1 bag: $5 + tax 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Everything Must Go! 

Fill 1 bag: $5 + tax 

Springtime Plant Swap

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Learning Garden at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Interested in adding more greenery to your home and yard? Meet fellow plant enthusiasts to trade plants/cuttings and knowledge. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Learning Garden
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in adding more greenery to your home and yard? Meet fellow plant enthusiasts to trade plants/cuttings and knowledge. 

Summer Reading Sign Up

06/01/2026 @ 9:00am to 07/31/2026 @ 11:45pm
Children & Teen Department at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Summer Reading Sign Up

Children 0-18 can participate in our summer reading fun! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Children & Teen Department
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer Reading Sign Up

Children 0-18 can participate in our summer reading fun! 

NerdCon

Northland NerdCon 2026

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Library-wide at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Families

All throughout the library You don’t need to travel to San Diego to attend a Comic-Con. Join us for our annual Northland Nerdcon as we celebrate comics, anime, board games, role-playing, and all things nerdy!

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

All throughout the library You don’t need to travel to San Diego to attend a Comic-Con. Join us for our annual Northland Nerdcon as we celebrate comics, anime, board games, role-playing, and all things nerdy!

feeding time

FEEDING TIME AT THE LIBRARY!

Thursday, June 18, 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.

ScienceGlimpse

ScienceGlimpse

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Library-wide at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

North Allegheny's ScienceGlimpse Team will be hosting a day of science fun at Northland.  

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

North Allegheny's ScienceGlimpse Team will be hosting a day of science fun at Northland.  

feeding time

FEEDING TIME AT THE LIBRARY!

Thursday, June 25, 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.

Dogman

Dog Man Day

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children & Teen Department at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School-Age, All Ages

Is he a dog? Is he a man? GUESS WHAT? HE'S BOTH! Celebrate everyone's favorite comic canine with games and activities. 

Registration is not required. 

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

Is he a dog? Is he a man? GUESS WHAT? HE'S BOTH! Celebrate everyone's favorite comic canine with games and activities. 

Registration is not required. 

feeding time

FEEDING TIME AT THE LIBRARY!

Thursday, July 2, 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.

feeding time

FEEDING TIME AT THE LIBRARY!

Thursday, July 9, 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.

After hours Murder

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. 

feeding time

FEEDING TIME AT THE LIBRARY!

Thursday, July 16, 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.

Guinea Pig Day

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 and special guest Judge's Park Small Animal Rescue!

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 and special guest Judge's Park Small Animal Rescue!

Registration is not required for this program. 

All ages are welcome.

feeding time

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.

feeding time

FEEDING TIME AT THE LIBRARY!

Thursday, July 30, 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.

Star Wars Glow

Star Wars Glow Party

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

May the force be with you! Lightsaber battle with glow sticks, answer trivia, play Jedi vs. Sith, and find out once and for all who has the best Chewbacca impersonation. 

Costumes encouraged! 

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

May the force be with you! Lightsaber battle with glow sticks, answer trivia, play Jedi vs. Sith, and find out once and for all who has the best Chewbacca impersonation. 

Costumes encouraged! 

End of the year

End of Summer Reading Event!

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library upper-level parking lot at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Join us for a petting zoo, icy treats, crafts, and more.

 Open to all summer reading program participants.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library upper-level parking lot
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a petting zoo, icy treats, crafts, and more.

 Open to all summer reading program participants.

No registration required.

Murder Mystery

Murder at the Speakeasy: A Northland Mystery

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library-wide at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Save the Date! 

Murder at the Speakeasy: A Northland Mystery 

This is a fundraiser to benefit Northland Public Library. Join us for sips, sweets and suspense at the Library.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Save the Date! 

Murder at the Speakeasy: A Northland Mystery 

This is a fundraiser to benefit Northland Public Library. Join us for sips, sweets and suspense at the Library.

Murder Mystery

Murder at the Speakeasy: A Northland Mystery

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library-wide at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Save the Date! 

Murder at the Speakeasy: A Northland Mystery 

This is a fundraiser to benefit Northland Public Library. Join us for sips, sweets and suspense at the Library.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Save the Date! 

Murder at the Speakeasy: A Northland Mystery 

This is a fundraiser to benefit Northland Public Library. Join us for sips, sweets and suspense at the Library.

The Children's Gala 2026: A Rainforest Adventure

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library-wide at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Families

Save the Date for The Children's Gala 2026: A Rainforest Adventure 

A fundraiser to benefit Northland Public Library. 

Tickets on sale July 15, 2026 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Save the Date for The Children's Gala 2026: A Rainforest Adventure 

A fundraiser to benefit Northland Public Library. 

Tickets on sale July 15, 2026 

Spring Book Sale

Fall Book Sale Preview

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Library-wide at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Beat the crowds and register for our Preview Sale! 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Beat the crowds and register for our Preview Sale!