Lauri Ann West Memorial Library
1220 Powers Run Road ~ Pittsburgh, Pa 15238
Phone: 412-828-9520 ~ Fax: 412-828-4960
Serving Aspinwall, Blawnox, Fox Chapel, Indiana, O'Hara,
Sharpsburg and all Allegheny County residents.

"Our mission is to cultivate a community of lifelong learners."

  

 

Hours

M W Th    10 am - 8 pm
T F         10 am - 5 pm
S             9 am - 4 pm


 

 

Last Updated: 7/22/10


 

Children's Programs
Summer 2010

Events and programs are subject to cancellation one week before the scheduled date if fewer than 10 children enroll.  Registration is required for all programs and events.  Please stop by the Children's Room or
call 412-828-9520 x18 to register.

 

 

Make a Splash @ Your Library

The Summer Reading Program
Has Begun!

Registration:  Begins Saturday, June 5 &
Ends Wednesday, June 30
(registering after June 30 does not guarantee
receiving a t-shirt)
The Summer Reading Program ends on Friday, August 13

Click here to register online for the program & log your books

Register & log books online
or at the library

Find your age group for
the summer reading program:

Read-to-me: 
For Children ages 0-6 and children entering kindergarten
Prize requirements:
20 books must be read or listened to for a t-shirt.
  For each additional 20 books: one raffle ticket for a grand prize will be given

Independent Readers:
For children entering 1st through 5th grades
Prize requirements:
10 books must be read for a t-shirt.
For each additional 10 books read: one raffle ticket for a grand prize will be given



All reading logs must be turned in
by Friday, August 13


Check out the
Children's Department Blog
!


Baby Lapsit Storytimes
Fridays at 10:30 am for infants to 24 months.

Registration is required. 
You must register for a month at a time.
Registration for the month begins on the first day of the
prior month.

Please note:  Baby Lapsit storytimes begin on June 7
and run through July 30


Toddler Storytimes 
Mondays at 10:30 am 
for ages 24 to 36 months.

Registration is required. 
You must register for a month at a time.
Registration for the month begins on the first day of the
prior month.

Please note:  Toddler storytimes begin on June 7
and run through July 30.


Preschool Storytimes
Tuesdays at 10:30 am for ages 3 to 5 years

Registration is required. 
You must register for a month at a time.
Registration for the month begins on the first day of the
prior month.

Please note:  Preschool storytimes begin on June 7
and run through July 30


Spanish Class
Thursdays at 10:30 am 
for ages kindergarten and older.
Registration is required.

Come learn the basics of Spanish with Ms. Katharine.  
The class will meet once a week and will introduce children
to the Spanish language through interactive activities,
games and storytelling.


Just for Kids Book Club
Wednesdays each month at 7 pm
For kids in grades 3-5

Here's what we'll read each month:

June 16: 
The Water Horse by Dick King-Smith

July 14:
Flush by Carl Hiassen

August 11: Babymouse #3: Beach Babe by Jennifer L. Hom.


New members are welcome.  Free drinks and snacks!


Free Chess Classes

Saturdays beginning on June 19 at 10 am
Ages 6 and up

For new and beginning chess players!

Lego Days

Saturday, July 24 at 11 am
All ages

Bring your Legos and share with friends. 
Build tall buildings or other objects!

Make a Splash!...with Alison Babusci!

Wednesday, July 28 at 11 am
Ages Preschool and up

Join Alison, a clever turtle and a mermaid as you hear a few favorite folktales to help you cool off on a hot day.


Storyteller Sally Aiken Presents:
Teddy Bear Picnic!

Wednesday, August 4 at 11 am
Ages 3-5

Bring your favorite teddy bear for a picnic!

Splash Down!
End of Summer Reading Party

Saturday, August 28 from 11 am to 1 pm

Join us for food, fun and entertainment as we salute our reading stars and announce our raffle drawing winners.  All children and their families who have read the required amount of books are invited.

 

Registration is requested for all programs. Events subject to cancellation one week before scheduled date if fewer than 10 children enroll.  

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