Repeating Events
Conversation Salon
Every third Thursday of the month at 1:00pm | Adults
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Engage, discuss, and connect at our Conversation Salon! Join community members in an inviting space for casual, thought provoking conversation on a range of tops from current events to personal interests.
Books & Brews
Every first Thursday of the month at 5pm | 21+
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Stop by Stick City Brewing Company to discuss the monthly book!
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March book: The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger
April book: In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune
May book: The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel
June book: A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers
Dough Directions
Saturday, January 11, February 8, and March 8 | Adults
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​Explore the art of bread-making with Dough Directions, a special program in collaboration with Heather Sprague, owner and artisan baker of Novel Breads Co. Join us on a journey through the world of bread, where Heather will share insights, techniques, and stories from her experience crafting exceptional loaves.
Winter Reading Challenge: Adults
From January 1 to February 28 | Ages 18+
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You are invited to embrace the cozy season by reading and participating in fun activities throughout the winter months! Participants are encouraged to read a variety of books, explore different genres, and complete special reading-related challenges. As you read and log you will earn virtual raffle tickets, which can be used for a chance to win exciting prizes!
One-Time Programs
LAMP Workshop
Friday, February 28 at 10:30am | Adults
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Learn how to utilize the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians, or LAMP, by attending this program. Discover how LAMP works, the different varieties of accessible media types offered, and the various programs LAMP has around Pittsburgh!
Organizing for Tax Time
Monday, March 10 from 1-2pm | Adults
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Grab your stack of papers from the kitchen- we are going to go through it and talk about how to avoid this pile up from happening in the first place! Erika Maddamma from Sunny Spaces Organizing will teach us what to keep and where to file it for easy access that's out of the way!
Travel the World: The Mediterranean
Friday, March 21 from 1-2pm | Adults
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Learn all you need to know about how to plan, schedule, and most of all enjoy traveling to the places you've always wanted to visit! Travel Advisor of Rhonda Collins of Cruise Planners joins us alongside Royal Caribbean to help you plan your trip through the Mediterranean.
CPR/AED Class
Tuesday, April 22 from 12-2pm | 16+
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Professional trainers Charlie Deer and Pat Kelly will provide American Heart Association approved training in CPR and AED use. Participants will receive a Heartsaver CPR + AED card. Registration fee of $50 a person, with half of the fee donated to the Mars Area Public Library. Payment can be made by cash or check and is due upon attending the class at noon.
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Meet the Author: Mark Macedonia
Saturday, May 17 from 1-2pm | Adults
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A Pittsburgh native and Valencia resident, Mark is a former history teacher and an author of four historical fiction novels. Meet Mark at the Mars Area Library to learn about his experiences in writing and publishing. Copies of his books will be available for purchase!