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Zentangle Mini Canvas Art

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Western Allegheny Community Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Is your life all TANGLED up? De-stress by making zentangles on these mini canvases! For teens in grades 6-12. Please register teen online; limited space.

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Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Western Allegheny Community Library
Age Group:
Children, Family, Teens (Grades 6-12)

The Pittsburgh Cultural Chinese Center presents a fun and interactive program featuring cultural traditions and hands-on activities for school aged kids and caregivers. Please register each attendee including adults online; limited space.

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This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Paper Squishies for Teens

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Western Allegheny Community Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

SQUISH out your frustrations with these paper squishies! After making one or two, you'll be a squishy making pro! For teens in grades 6-12. Please register teen online; limited space.

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This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Gel Air Fresheners

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Western Allegheny Community Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Do you need some FRESH relief? Bring spring into your space by making gel air fresheners! For teens in grades 6–12. Please register teen online; limited space.

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Step by Step Mushroom Fairy House Painting

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Western Allegheny Community Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Have you ever seen a fairy? Now you can paint one in this step-by-step mushroom fairy house painting tutorial created by Tracie Kiernan! For teens in grades 6-12. Please register teen online; limited space.

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This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Flower Tote Bag

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Western Allegheny Community Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Forget pressed flowers, try POUNDED flowers instead! We will be using hammers to make these pounded flower tote bags! For teens in grades 6-12. Please register teen online; limited space.

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This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Pom-Pom Cacti

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Western Allegheny Community Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

They say cacti are the easiest plant to take care of because they can go a long time without watering them. Well now you can have an even EASIER plant to take care of with these pom-pom cacti! For teens in grades 6-12.

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Teen Test Kitchen: Matcha Energy Bites

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Western Allegheny Community Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Teen Test Kitchen is perfect for aspiring teen chefs and foodies, as well as complete novices who don't know how to boil water. This month we will be making matcha energy bites. Recommended for teens without food allergies.

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This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Fairy Light Jars

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Western Allegheny Community Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Light up your nights with these fairy light mason jars! Use them to store your trinkets or simply bring you some light in the dark. For teens in grades 6-12. Please register teen online; limited space.

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Save Money Young: A Discussion With Parents & Teens

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Western Allegheny Community Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults

Your Sherpa, LLC delivers a frank conversation about how young people aren't saving money. This simple framework teaches how to "set your sights on age 30 (not retirement)." You may bring a teen with you age 15 & up.

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This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Water Candles

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Western Allegheny Community Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

WATER you up to this spring season? Does it have to do with making your very own water candles? Well it could be! For teens in grades 6-12. Please register teen online; limited space.

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In-Service Day

All Day
Western Allegheny Community Library

The library will be CLOSED Monday, May 4 for a Staff In-Service. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 5 at 9:00 a.m.

Closing

Memorial Day

All Day
Western Allegheny Community Library

The library will be CLOSED Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m.

Closing

Independence Day

All Day
Western Allegheny Community Library

The library will be CLOSED Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day. Regular hours will resume Monday, July 6 at 9:00 a.m.

Closing

Labor Day

All Day
Western Allegheny Community Library

The library will be CLOSED Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00 a.m.

Closing

Closing Early

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Western Allegheny Community Library

The library will be CLOSING EARLY Saturday, September 19 at 12:00 p.m. for our Fall for Your Library event.

Closing

In-Service Day

All Day
Western Allegheny Community Library

The library will be CLOSED Monday, October 5 for a Staff In-Service. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, October 6 at 9:00 a.m.

Closing

Thanksgiving Early Closing

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Western Allegheny Community Library

The library will be CLOSING EARLY Wednesday, November 25 at 2:00 p.m. and remain closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving. Regular hours will resume Sa...

Closing

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Western Allegheny Community Library

The library will be CLOSING EARLY Wednesday, November 25 at 2:00 p.m. and remain closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving. Regular hours will resume Sa...

Closing

Winter Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Western Allegheny Community Library

The library will be CLOSED Thursday, December 24 through Saturday, December 26 for the Winter Holidays. Regular hours will resume Monday, December 28 at 9:00 a.m.

Closing

New Year's Eve Early Closing

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Western Allegheny Community Library

The library will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31 for New Year's Eve. We will also be closed Friday, January 1 for New Year's Day.

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