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A Great Deal: Pinochle

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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. 

Two Mahjong tiles front and center with LEARN MAHJONG in green above them

Learn Mahjong @ the Pine Center

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Program Type:
Civil and Social Literacy, Games, Information Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Want to learn to play American Mahjong? Join Linda Parrish as she introduces you to the tiles, rules, and strategies involved with this centuries old game.

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

Want to learn to play American Mahjong? Join Linda Parrish as she introduces you to the tiles, rules, and strategies involved with this centuries old game.

Purple background with a red yarn-heart in the center on top of an opened book

Knit Lit

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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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Story & Playtime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Basic Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth-5)
Family Storytime:

Join us for an indoor story and playtime! We'll share songs and rhymes, books, and lots of movement. This program will start at 10:30 AM in the program room on our main level.Famil...

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

Join us for an indoor story and playtime! We'll share songs and rhymes, books, and lots of movement. This program will start at 10:30 AM in the program room on our main level.

Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on, but it's not necessary as we will be on a carpeted floor. This program is for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Registration is required, but only one registration is necessary for the series of storytimes (even if you don't plan to attend them all).

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, May 20, 2026 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, May 20, 2026 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.

Cartoon children in a circle around text saying the name and description of program

Story & Playtime

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Basic Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth-5)
Family Storytime:

Join us for an indoor story and playtime! We'll share songs and rhymes, books, and lots of movement. This program will start at 10:30 AM in the program room on our main level.Famil...

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

Join us for an indoor story and playtime! We'll share songs and rhymes, books, and lots of movement. This program will start at 10:30 AM in the program room on our main level.

Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on, but it's not necessary as we will be on a carpeted floor. This program is for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Registration is required, but only one registration is necessary for the series of storytimes (even if you don't plan to attend them all).

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. 

Mahjong tiles in red, yellow, green and dark green across the top and middle with words describing the program underneath

American Mahjong @ the Pine Center

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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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Family Storytime @ the Pine Center

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Program Type:
Basic Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth-5)

Come to the Pine Center for an all-ages storytime! Sing, move, read books, and practice rhymes.

A one-time registration is required for the series of storytimes. We understand that you might not attend every session.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Age Group: Preschool (Birth-5)
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Pine Center for an all-ages storytime! Sing, move, read books, and practice rhymes.

A one-time registration is required for the series of storytimes. We understand that you might not attend every session.

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. 

One image of the author holding her book and the other image is the book cover

Author Talk: Sofya Stearns

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Basic Literacy, Health Literacy, Book Discussions, Information Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Please join Sofya Stearns, CEO & Founder of Izabella's Gourmet Chow and author of The One and Only: Embracing Life as a One-Child Parent by Fate or by Choice.

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

Please join Sofya Stearns, CEO & Founder of Izabella's Gourmet Chow and author of The One and Only: Embracing Life as a One-Child Parent by Fate or by Choice.

Both Richland & Pine Libraries are Closed

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

The Richland and Pine Libraries are closed for Memorial Day.

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

The Richland and Pine Libraries are closed for Memorial Day.

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A Great Deal: Pinochle

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 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. 

Frog on a green leaf

Natureology: Amphibians

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room - Main Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Basic Literacy, Information Literacy, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth-5), Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages

Our earliest vertebrate ancestors had gills and fins...until they poked their heads out of the water to see food (bugs) and a refuge from bigger critters. Learn about toads, frogs, and salamanders at this month's Natureology with Tony Palermo.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level
Age Group: Preschool (Birth-5), Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Information Literacy, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our earliest vertebrate ancestors had gills and fins...until they poked their heads out of the water to see food (bugs) and a refuge from bigger critters. Learn about toads, frogs, and salamanders at this month's Natureology with Tony Palermo.

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. 

Black background with cartoon green, red, and cream colored game pieces, cards, mahjong tiles around text saying name of program

A Great Deal: American Mahjong

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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. 

Blue to green ombre background with a phone in cartoon in the center and Tech Help down the side in white

Technology Help

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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.

Cream colored background with cartoon vegetables on the left side and Plant Based Pittsburgh North in green on the right top & description underneath

Plant-Based Pittsburgh North

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Civil and Social Literacy, Health Literacy, Food, Information Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Got a favorite kitchen gadget? Bring it (or come empty-handed—we don't judge)! We'll chat about what works, what wows, and what tools we can't live without that help make plant-based cooking shine!

Registration is required.

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

Got a favorite kitchen gadget? Bring it (or come empty-handed—we don't judge)! We'll chat about what works, what wows, and what tools we can't live without that help make plant-based cooking shine!

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. 

White background with the colors of the Germany flag and text in black with program info

German Conversation Group

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kemerer Reading Room - Lower 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: Kemerer Reading Room - Lower 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! 

Book cover on the left side of the flyer with the title and description of book on the right

Coffee & Crime @ the Pine Center

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northern Tier Regional Library - Pine Center
Program Type:
Basic Literacy, Civil and Social Literacy, Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

In seven days Jet Mason will be dead, and as her condition deteriorates she has only her childhood friend Billy for help. But nevertheless, she's absolutely determined to solve her own murder. 

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

In seven days Jet Mason will be dead, and as her condition deteriorates she has only her childhood friend Billy for help. But nevertheless, she's absolutely determined to solve her own murder. 

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. 

A person looking through a telescope at the stars in a black sky

Youth Astro Net: Wear the Stars! Make Cool Gear with Astrophotography

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Information Literacy, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11), Teens

We invite all future scientists and budding astronomers to discover and learn how to take remote pictures of space using micro observatory telescopes.

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

We invite all future scientists and budding astronomers to discover and learn how to take remote pictures of space using micro observatory telescopes.

A person looking through a telescope at the stars in a black sky

Youth Astro Net: Wear the Stars! Make Cool Gear with Astrophotography

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library
Program Type:
Information Literacy, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11), Teens

We invite all future scientists and budding astronomers to discover and learn how to take remote pictures of space using Micro observatory telescopes.

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

We invite all future scientists and budding astronomers to discover and learn how to take remote pictures of space using Micro observatory telescopes.

Both Richland & Pine Libraries are Closed

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

The Richland and Pine Libraries are closed for Thanksgiving.

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

The Richland and Pine Libraries are closed for Thanksgiving.

Both Richland & Pine Libraries are Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
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.