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Featured Events

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Nonfiction Book Discussion

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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
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:

Can one person really make a difference in the world? Twesigye Jackson Kaguri overcame tremendous odds as he followed his dream to build a school for AIDS orphans in his village in Uganda.

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Natureology: Outer Space

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library

Program Type:

Basic Literacy, Information Literacy, STEAM

Age Group:

Preschool (Birth-5), Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages
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: Basic Literacy, Information Literacy, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We live in a solar system with seven large friends: three of them rocky, four just full of gas. In their own way, each is beautiful and mysterious. Of course, there are thousands of smaller buddies that travel around the sun with us.

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Knit Lit

Tuesday, April 21, 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
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!

Earth Day Take-Home Kit

All Day 4/22
Lobby at Northern Tier Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Civil and Social Literacy, Holiday, Information Literacy, Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Civil and Social Literacy, Holiday, Information Literacy, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with old magazines and papers to create a recycled craft!

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A Great Deal: American Mahjong

Wednesday, April 22, 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
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
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Plant-Based Pittsburgh North

Wednesday, April 22, 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
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:

Elevate your health and plant-based meals using fresh and dried herbs.

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Adult Battle of the Books: Spring Edition

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Off-Site Library Program at Northern Tier Regional Library

Program Type:

Basic Literacy, Civil and Social Literacy, Book Discussions, Games

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Off-Site Library Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Civil and Social Literacy, Book Discussions, Games
Event Details:

Get ready for another night of literary trivia, friendly competition, and team spirit at Adult Battle of the Books! Gather your friends and form a team of 4 or 5 book lovers to battle it out for bookish glory.

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Coffee & Crime @ the Pine Center

Thursday, April 23, 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
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 Seventy Times Seven, journalist Mar (Witches of America) delivers an engrossing study of faith, forgiveness, and justice centered on the 1985 murder of a great-grandmother in Gary, Indiana.

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Maker Mondays In-Person: Disc Painting Art

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Civil and Social Literacy, Information Literacy, STEAM

Age Group:

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

On Monday, April 27: Disc Painting Art

-Create your own work of art using paint pens and recycled CDs.

This program meets in-person. Registration is required.

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KidCodeClub

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Richland Conference Room - Lower Level at Northern Tier Regional Library

Program Type:

Civil and Social Literacy, Games, Information Literacy, STEAM, Technology Class

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Richland Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civil and Social Literacy, Games, Information Literacy, STEAM, Technology Class
Event Details:

Hello world! Join us for a few hours of kid-oriented, tech-centered socializing and fun. Bring your own laptop or Chromebook to share inspiration, play each other's games, and collaborate on new ideas and projects.

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All Day

Makerspace Take-Home Kit: Prism Decoration

All Day
Teens, All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Information Literacy, STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every Monday, tweens and teens ages 11 & up can enjoy either take-home kits or in-person programming from our makerspace!

On Monday, May 18: Prism Decoration

-Make a hanging decoration using string and straws.

Primary Election Day

All Day
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Program Room - Main Level

The Weekly Craft

All Day
Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11), All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Basic Literacy, Information Literacy, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids (and adults!) of all ages are invited to create and enjoy a simple, weekly take-home craft! Please call or register online to reserve a supply kit that can be picked up in our lobby and enjoyed at home.

Registration is required each week to account for supplies.

When registering, only one name per family is needed and tell us how many kits you would like along with where you'd like to pick it up, either the Richland Center on Dickey Rd or the Pine Center in the Pine Community Center.
10 am

Story & Playtime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth-5)
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. 

Story & Playtime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth-5)
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. 
11 am

Baby Playtime

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool (Birth-5)
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

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.

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. 

Family Storytime @ the Pine Center

11:00am–11:45am
Preschool (Birth-5)
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. 
12 pm
1 pm

Nonfiction Book Discussion

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: New Book Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Civil and Social Literacy, Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Jailhouse Lawyer tells the story of how Calvin Duncan went from facing the death penalty in Orleans Parish Prison to becoming a self-taught "counsel substitute" at Angola, thanks to the mentors, books, and friendships that shaped him.

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 Great Deal: Pinochle

1:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
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. 

A Great Deal: American Mahjong

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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. 

Author Talk: Sofya Stearns

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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.
2 pm

Technology Help

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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.
3 pm
4 pm

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

4:30pm–6:30pm
Children (Ages 6-11), Teens
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.
5 pm

KidCodeClub

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Northern Tier Regional Library
Room: Pine Conference Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civil and Social Literacy, Games, Information Literacy, STEAM, Technology Class
Event Details:

Hello world! Join us for a few hours of kid-oriented, tech-centered socializing and fun. Bring your own laptop or Chromebook to share inspiration, play each other's games, and collaborate on new ideas and projects.

Learn Mahjong @ the Pine Center

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
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.

American Mahjong @ the Pine Center

5:00pm–6:45pm
Adults
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. 
6 pm

Knit Lit

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.