Library Programs for All Ages
Dormont Artists and Writers' Group
Emerging and experienced writers and artists are invited to exchange ideas, share work, and learn from each other at this informal workshop. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 PM, and are open to all artists and writers ages 10 and up. Call the library for more information.
Family Gaming Days
Families and friends are invited to come to the library and test your board game skills and strategies. We'll have an assortment of games for all ages. No registration is required.
Gaming Days will be held one Saturday per month, from 10 AM to noon. Please check the events calendar for an exact date.
Library Programs for Adults
Yoga Instruction
Unite your body and mind by practicing the art of yoga. Sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-8 PM. These beginner-level courses are taught by the certified instructors of Human Race Yoga and the Friends of Human Race Yoga.
This program is donation-supported and works on a "pay-what-you-can" system.
Registration is not necessary for this program. Please wear comfortable athletic clothes and bring your own water, towel, and yoga mat. A limited number of mats may be rented from the instructor for a $1 fee.
Book Discussion Group
Our Adult Evening Book Discussion Group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 PM to discuss current top selling books.
Note: The Adult Book Discussion Group will not be meeting in December. See you at our next meeting on January 21!
PALS Book Club
The PALS book club meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 PM. Membership is limited to senior citizens. Space is limited; contact us at 412-531-8754 to check availability.
Computer Training
We offer appointments for individualized training with our staff. Call us at (412) 531-8754 to set up a training session. We currently offer training in basic computer use, navigating the Internet and e-mail, and Microsoft Word 2007. Let us know if there are any topics you'd like to focus on.
Library Programs for Kids and Teens
Storytime
Dormont Library offers Storytime sessions for children and families. Storytime runs every Wednesday for six weeks and then takes two weeks off. See the EventKeeper calendar (to the right of every Dormont Library webpage) for details about when Storytime blocks begin and end.
Read To Me Storytime is open to children in preschool through second grade and meets at 10:30 AM.
Each Storytime session features age-appropriate crafts and activities. For more information, call at 412-531-8754.
Tail Waggin' Storytime
This unique Storytime is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade who would like to practice their reading skills on special storytime listening dogs.
The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Registration for this program is required, and there will be a limit of 16 participants. Please call 412-531-8754 to register.
Storytime listening dogs provided by Therapy Dogs International, Golden Triangle Chapter.
Spanish Storytime
Enjoy stories in both Spanish and English. This storytime is for children of all ages, and meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 PM.