This September, Dormont Public Library and libraries across Allegheny County are inviting our neighbors to show their love!

Now in its eighth year, “Love Your Library,” a county-wide initiative developed by the Allegheny County Library Association and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, provides a way for residents to “show their love” to their local library.

This year we are making a special effort to fundraise in support of our devoted staff!

We have Love Your Library tote bags for $5 at the front desk throughout September, and free Love Your Library lawn signs that you can use to show your support!

Tote bags are also free with a donation of $50 or greater.

Open Your Hearts Fundraiser
Saturday, September 9, 11 AM

This September, we’re asking members of the community to open your hearts in a collaborative art project for Love Your Library month!

  • For a $1 donation, receive a small heart.
  • For a $3 donation, receive a medium heart.
  • For a $5 donation, receive a large heart!

We’ll have plenty of art supplies ready on Saturday, September 9! Come and join other community members and staff as we decorate and link the hearts into a chain that we’ll display through September.

We’re looking forward to seeing your heart!


Teen Advisory Council Bake Sale

September 9, 9 AM-1 PM

The Teen Advisory Council is holding a bake sale on Saturday, September 9 to help raise money for Dormont Library as part of Love Your Library month.

You can earn community service hours for baking or for helping out at the sale. Please ask at the front desk or call 412-531-8754 if you would like to contribute.


Love Your Library Family Fun Fall Festival
Sunday, September 24, 11 AM-2 PM
At Dormont Library

Help us celebrate Love Your Library month in a big way! We’ll have games, refreshments, and more!

And a special thanks to Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream, who will be on hand; 10% of the proceeds from ice cream sales will go to the library.

Donations will be accepted at the event but are not required; all donations to the library in September qualify to receive matching funds as part of the Love Your Library program.

For more information about Love Your Library, contact Dormont Public Library at 412-531-8754, ask at the front desk, or email dormont@dormontlibrary.org. You can also visit ACLA’s web site at loveyourlibrary.org.