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Tech connect

The Senior Tech Connect

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join members of the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania for this Gold Award Service Project, The Senior Tech Connect. The program will include a presentation on identifying and pre...

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Program, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join members of the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania for this Gold Award Service Project, The Senior Tech Connect.

Puzzle Swap

Puzzle Swap

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults

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! Staff will begin collecting puzzles at 6:00, an...

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

Chinese Concert

Flying String Youth Ensemble Chinese New Year Concert

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby upper-level at Northland Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Adults, Families, All Ages

Event Details:

The Flying Strings Youth Ensemble is a nonprofit organization composed of young musicians ages 7 to 18. They blend the enchanting sounds of traditional Chinese and Western instrume...

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Lobby upper-level
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Flying Strings Youth Ensemble is a nonprofit organization composed of young musicians ages 7 to 18. They blend the enchanting sounds of traditional Chinese and Western instruments to bring the joy of music to the community.

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Caregiver Support Cafe: Dementia 101

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library

Program Type:

Ongoing Program

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Erin McMaster, Memory Care Advisor at Arden Court, offers insight and welcomes questions as she talks about topics related to caregiving for a loved one.Registration is required fo...

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

Erin McMaster, Memory Care Advisor at Arden Court, offers insight and welcomes questions as she talks about topics related to caregiving for a loved one.

Right Tree

Right Tree, Right Place: maximizing the value of trees in our landscape

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

 Join the McCandless Environmental Advisory Committee in learning about trees and how to optimize their benefits in the landscape! Speaker Arch Autenreith, ISA Board Certified...

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

 Join the McCandless Environmental Advisory Committee in learning about trees and how to optimize their benefits in the landscape!

Women's Panel

Author Panel: Women in Writing

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library upper-level at Northland Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Celebrate International Women's Day with this local authors! Robin Acton, Stephanie Claypool, Kimberly Miller, Linda Rettstatt, and Carol Silvis will discuss their books, careers, ...

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

Celebrate International Women's Day with this local authors!

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Puzzle Swap

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Northland Public Library
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
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! 

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Northland Public Library
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.

Cookbook Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Northland Public Library
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
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.

Pokémon Masters Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
School-Age
Northland Public Library
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!

Tekko no Boken Roleplaying Guild

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Northland Public Library
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Robinson Township 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!

Tween Writing Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
School-Age, Teens
Northland Public Library
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?

Teen Writing Group

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Northland Public Library
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?

Teen Time

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Northland Public Library
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 a mystery activity! 

No registration required.

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

Tea and Stitches

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Northland Public Library
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Group Discussion, Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

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

Tea and snacks will be provided. 

Fandom Fun!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Northland Public Library
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: Anime

No registration required.

Pokemon Juniors Storytime

1:00pm–2:00pm
Preschool, School-Age
Northland Public Library
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.

Board Game Night: Pandemic

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Northland Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies, Special Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to play Pandemic, the popular cooperative game where you try to stop the spread of disease! Already know how to play? Try one of the variations, like Pandemic Hot Zone or Pandemic: Contagion.

Pokémon Masters Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
School-Age
Northland Public Library
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!

Northland Children's Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children
Northland Public Library
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.

Teen Game Room

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Northland Public Library
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.

Decaf Tea and Stitches

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Northland Public Library
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! 

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Northland Public Library
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.

Tween Writing Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
School-Age, Teens
Northland Public Library
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?

Teen Writing Group

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Northland Public Library
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?

Come Write In

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Northland Public Library
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! 

Tea and Stitches

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Northland Public Library
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Group Discussion, Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

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

Tea and snacks will be provided. 

Cookbook Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Northland Public Library
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
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.

Pokémon Masters Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
School-Age
Northland Public Library
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!

Tekko no Boken Roleplaying Guild

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Northland Public Library
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1
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!