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Pop-Up Book Sale

All Day 12/15 - 12/20
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
All Ages

Books make great gifts! And we have something for everyone in your life.

Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Books make great gifts! And we have something for everyone in your life.

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Baby Playtime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Basic Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth-5)
Baby Playtime:

Come enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We'll share songs, fingerplays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This p...

Baby Playtime will start one week later on Tuesday, November 4 and go until Tuesday, December 16.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Preschool (Birth-5)
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy a half hour of fun with your baby! We'll share songs, fingerplays, stories, and rhymes. Meet other parents and their babies, and enjoy some special time together. This program is intended for babies ages 0-18 months and will be held Tuesday mornings in the program room on our main level. 

Siblings are welcome, and only one registration is required for the series, even if you cannot attend them all.

Baby Playtime will start one week later on Tuesday, November 4 and go until Tuesday, December 16.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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Nonfiction Book Discussion

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Basic Literacy, Civil and Social Literacy, Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a discussion of The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope by José Andrés.

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Civil and Social Literacy, Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope by José Andrés.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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A Great Deal: Pinochle

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Civil and Social Literacy, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
A Great Deal: Card Group:

Join us every Tuesday on the library's lower level to play some card games! Currently, the game is pinochle, but additional games may follow. It's a "great deal" of fun so don't mi...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civil and Social Literacy, Games, STEAM
Registration Required

Join us every Tuesday on the library's lower level to play some card games! Currently, the game is pinochle, but additional games may follow. It's a "great deal" of fun so don't miss out!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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Knit Lit

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kemerer Reading Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Civil and Social Literacy, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Knitters, crocheters, and yarn art enthusiasts are welcome to join us on the lower level of the library once a month. If you're working on a project, bring it along with you!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Kemerer Reading Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Civil and Social Literacy, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Knitters, crocheters, and yarn art enthusiasts are welcome to join us on the lower level of the library once a month. If you're working on a project, bring it along with you!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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A Great Deal: American Mahjong

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Civil and Social Literacy, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
A Great Deal: American Mahjong:

Join us every Wednesday in the Program Room to play American mahjong. Please bring a playing card and a game set if you have one. Stop by and get in on the fun! Registration is req...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civil and Social Literacy, Games, STEAM
Registration Required

Join us every Wednesday in the Program Room to play American mahjong. Please bring a playing card and a game set if you have one. Stop by and get in on the fun! Registration is requested.

NOTE: We encourage new players and beginners to sign up for the Learn Mahjong program that meets bi-monthly on Tuesday evenings. 

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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Technology Help

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Reference Area at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Information Literacy, STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Technology Help:

Get help with technology! In these 30-minute sessions, you can focus on basic skills in using computers, smartphones, eReaders, and more. Registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Information Literacy, STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required

Get help with technology! In these 30-minute sessions, you can focus on basic skills in using computers, smartphones, eReaders, and more. Registration is required.

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Holiday Making: DIY Crafts, Stocking Stuffers, & Decorations

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Civil and Social Literacy, Holiday, Information Literacy, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth-5), Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages

Join us for an evening of holiday making! There will be a variety of simple, seasonal projects and crafts to help you catch the spirit of the holiday season.

This program is for children of all ages and registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Preschool (Birth-5), Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Civil and Social Literacy, Holiday, Information Literacy, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of holiday making! There will be a variety of simple, seasonal projects and crafts to help you catch the spirit of the holiday season.

This program is for children of all ages and registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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American Mahjong @ the Pine Center

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Program Type:
Civil and Social Literacy, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Pine Center Branch to play American Mahjong. Please bring a playing card and a game set if you have one. Stop by and get in on the fun! Registration is requested for new attendees.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civil and Social Literacy, Games, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Pine Center Branch to play American Mahjong. Please bring a playing card and a game set if you have one. Stop by and get in on the fun! Registration is requested for new attendees.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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Friday Afternoon Games

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Civil and Social Literacy, Games
Age Group:
Adults

Play tabletop games at the library for a little while! Scrabble and other board games will be played. The library can supply a few games, but we suggest that you bring a favorite or two along with you if possible.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civil and Social Literacy, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play tabletop games at the library for a little while! Scrabble and other board games will be played. The library can supply a few games, but we suggest that you bring a favorite or two along with you if possible.

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Yarns N'at

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kemerer Reading Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Civil and Social Literacy, Information Literacy, STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Our fiber arts group, Yarns N'at, will meet on the first and third Saturdays of each month to hang out and practice their preferred style of fiber art.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Kemerer Reading Room - Lower Level
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Civil and Social Literacy, Information Literacy, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our fiber arts group, Yarns N'at, will meet on the first and third Saturdays of each month to hang out and practice their preferred style of fiber art.

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Pop-Up Book Sale

All Day 12/22 - 12/23
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
All Ages

Books make great gifts! And we have something for everyone in your life.

Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Books make great gifts! And we have something for everyone in your life.

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A Great Deal: Pinochle

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Civil and Social Literacy, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
A Great Deal: Card Group:

Join us every Tuesday on the library's lower level to play some card games! Currently, the game is pinochle, but additional games may follow. It's a "great deal" of fun so don't mi...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civil and Social Literacy, Games, STEAM
Registration Required

Join us every Tuesday on the library's lower level to play some card games! Currently, the game is pinochle, but additional games may follow. It's a "great deal" of fun so don't miss out!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Both Richland & Pine Libraries are Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Northern Tier Regional Library, Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center

The Richland and Pine Centers are closed for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Northern Tier Regional Library, Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Description:

The Richland and Pine Centers are closed for the holiday.

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A Great Deal: Pinochle

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Civil and Social Literacy, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
A Great Deal: Card Group:

Join us every Tuesday on the library's lower level to play some card games! Currently, the game is pinochle, but additional games may follow. It's a "great deal" of fun so don't mi...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civil and Social Literacy, Games, STEAM
Registration Required

Join us every Tuesday on the library's lower level to play some card games! Currently, the game is pinochle, but additional games may follow. It's a "great deal" of fun so don't miss out!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

The Richland Center Closes at 4 PM

All Day
Northern Tier Regional Library

The Richland Center will close at 4:00 PM for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Northern Tier Regional Library
Description:

The Richland Center will close at 4:00 PM for New Year's Eve.

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New Year's Family Dance Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Civil and Social Literacy, Holiday, Information Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth-5), Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages

Come celebrate New Year's Eve in style! We'll have a kid-friendly dance party with our very own countdown. The fun starts at 1:30 PM and our "midnight" will be at 3:00 PM.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Preschool (Birth-5), Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Civil and Social Literacy, Holiday, Information Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate New Year's Eve in style! We'll have a kid-friendly dance party with our very own countdown. The fun starts at 1:30 PM and our "midnight" will be at 3:00 PM.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Both Richland & Pine Libraries are Closed

All Day
Northern Tier Regional Library, Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center

The Richland and Pine Centers are closed for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Northern Tier Regional Library, Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Description:

The Richland and Pine Centers are closed for the holiday.

A yellow Library Leaders graphic with the quote "Today a reader, tomorrow a leader"

Library Leaders

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Program Type:
Civil and Social Literacy, Special Programming
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11), Teens

Want to have a say in the future of our Pine Center? Join these monthly town hall meetings for student volunteers in grades 5 and up.

Registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11), Teens
Program Type: Civil and Social Literacy, Special Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to have a say in the future of our Pine Center? Join these monthly town hall meetings for student volunteers in grades 5 and up.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Civil and Social Literacy, Games
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have a puzzle or two you've completed and are ready to start something new? Instead of purchasing a new one, Pittsburgh Puzzle Exchange is hosting a swap at the library!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civil and Social Literacy, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a puzzle or two you've completed and are ready to start something new? Instead of purchasing a new one, Pittsburgh Puzzle Exchange is hosting a swap at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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German Conversation Group

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Civil and Social Literacy, Information Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

This informal gathering is where you can practice your German and learn about the German culture with others. Whether you just started learning German or you are a fluent speaker, join us for an hour of German conversation! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civil and Social Literacy, Information Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

This informal gathering is where you can practice your German and learn about the German culture with others. Whether you just started learning German or you are a fluent speaker, join us for an hour of German conversation! 

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Pine-Richland Battle of the Books Screen Printing

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

This program is only offered to those participating in Eden Hall Upper Elementary's Battle of the Books. 

NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is only offered to those participating in Eden Hall Upper Elementary's Battle of the Books. 

NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Social Security Benefits

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a free, financial education workshop focused on Social Security benefit options using a presentation provided by AFEA (American Financial Education Alliance).

Northern Tier Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Purpose of Meeting

This is a free, financial education workshop focused on Social Security benefit options using a presentation provided by AFEA (American Financial Education Alliance).

Social Security Benefits

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a free, financial education workshop focused on Social Security benefit options using a presentation provided by AFEA (American Financial Education Alliance).

Northern Tier Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Purpose of Meeting

This is a free, financial education workshop focused on Social Security benefit options using a presentation provided by AFEA (American Financial Education Alliance).