At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities

GLENSHAW PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Glenshaw Public Library, 1504 Butler Plank Road, Shaler, was established in 1895 and is known as the oldest free library west of the Alleghenies.

Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays for a quilters meet-up, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Various preplanned private classes and events are offered as scheduled, including:

• America’s Tapestry: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through May 2026. The Pennsylvania branch of a national needlework group is creating a panel to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The public is invited to stop by at this time to view the panel’s progress and add a few stitches. Be sure to sign the guest book.

• Visit from Santa Claus: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13: The Big Man in Red will be checking his naughty and nice list during a pit stop at the library. Check the website for details closer to the date.

For details, visit glenshawpubliclibrary.org.

MILLVALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY

The Millvale Community Library, 213 Grant Ave., is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Regular operating hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

For a complete list of ongoing programs and services, visit millvalelibrary.org.

Library experimenting with Sunday hours

The Millvale Community Library, which typically is closed on Sundays, is experimenting with Sunday hours.

The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on select dates for fall: Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, 12 and 19. The Tool Lending Library — which typically is open only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays — also will be accessible on those dates.

Patrons are encouraged to take a survey on whether the facility’s hours are meeting their library and tool library needs.

The survey can be accessed at tinyurl.com/3n45ffc2.

Here are additional activities scheduled for the upoming Sundays:

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28: Day 2 of a fundraiser sale at the Tool Lending Library; Day 1 of the sale takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27; Stop by to browse extras from the library’s tool collection as well as antique and collectible tools. There will be a price-as-marked table as well as $5, $1 and free tables set up in our back yard and deck areas. Please, no early birds; you will be asked to leave and come back at 11 a.m.

• 11 a.m. Oct. 5: Sunday Yoga

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 12: Books and Bluegrass

• 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 19: Youth Skull Identification Workshop

Donations welcome during Love Your Library Month

For the past 10 years, Millvale Community Library has been more than a library with books. It strives to be an agent for positive change in the community and beyond.

The library serves as a gathering space for meetings and a gateway to the digital word. Music, art and science programming for adults and children ensures people of all ages can play, learn and grow.

It also has supported the local immigrant and refugee populations, providing a safe space for everyone to gather. And its free fridge and pantry help to promote food security in the neighborhood.

None of it is possible without the generous support of friends and neighbors. Celebrate Love Your Library Month in September by donating to the Millvale Community Library at givebutter.com/millvalecommunitylibrary.

The Jack Buncher Foundation is matching all donations made to local libraries on a prorated basis.

Community fridge, pantry open 24/7

The Millvale Free Fridge is a community fridge located on the deck behind the Millvale Community Library.

The Millvale Free Pantry is now at the same location behind the library. Both are accessible to the public 24 hours a day.

The fridge is stocked with fresh and frozen groceries and meals from community members, as well as local food partners including 412 Food Rescue, the Gardens of Millvale, Sprezzatura, Lemon Tree Coffee, Abielle Voyante Tea Co. and more.

The fridge and pantry aim to promote food security and reduce food waste. The pantry also is stocked with hygiene and personal care products.

Residents who would like to contribute financially to the fridge and pantry fund can do so online at givebutter.com/MCLCommunityFoodResources.

To donate items or become an ambassador for the effort, email millvalefreefridgeandpantry@gmail.com.

Music lessons available for free

You Be You Inc. offers free music lessons for all ages at the library:

• Grown-up and Me Music: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the community room. This free music and movement class is geared toward infants through age 4 with a caregiver. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is advised at youbeyouinc.com.

• Tween Guitar: 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the backyard/deck area. These free guitar lessons are geared toward children 8 to 12. Students do not need experience, and several guitars are available. The program is funded by the Grable Foundation as part of You Be You’s Neighborhood Empowerment Music Project. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is advised at youbeyouinc.com.

• Adult Guitar Lessons: 6 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday in the community room. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is advised at youbeyouinc.com.

SHALER NORTH HILLS LIBRARY

For details about any of the programs below or to register, visit the library’s website at shalerlibrary.org, call the library at 412-486-0211 or email Sharon McRae at mcraes@shalerlibrary.org.

Shaler North Hills Library is located at 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For a complete list of offerings, check out the online calendar of events.

Note: The library will be closed on Sept. 27 for the Shaler Area and North Hills high schools’ homecoming.

Upcoming programs

• Dance and Shine: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Sept. 21, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16. Join Miss Ing and her friends, Miss Nora and Miss Gigi, award-winning dancers from DancExplosion Arts Center and members of the Avonworth Marching Band, for exciting, kid-friendly dance lessons at the library. The lessons are geared toward preschool and early elementary children, but are fun for all ages. Then, as a special option, you are invited to the Adopt a Grandparent Storytime at Arden Courts, 1125 Perry Highway, at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 1 to share your holiday cheer and new dance moves with the residents. Registration is required. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Note: You do not have to attend every session or the Adopt a Grandparent Storytime; the dance sessions are not required to attend the storytime at Arden Courts.

• Pizza and Puzzles for Teens: 5 to 6:15 p.m. Sept. 25 and Oct. 23. Anyone in grades 7-12 are welcome to have some fun hanging out or competing for “cheesy” prizes. Pizza and drinks will be served Registration is required.

• World War I Spy Novel by Local Author: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 26. Join us as retired history teacher and current LifeLong Learning professor and author Mark Macedonia shares his latest book, “Silhouettes of the Dark: A Nash & Harrelson Historical Mystery, Book 1,” a mystery that takes place during World War I. Registration is required, but drop-ins are welcome as space permits.

• Tail Waggin’ Tutors (Therapy Dogs): 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Oct. 25 and Nov. 29. Children in kindergarten and up are encouraged to sign up for a 15-minute session to read to their favorite therapy dog on the last Saturday of every month. To give more youngsters an opportunity to read, registration is required, and a child may register for up to two sessions. You can sign up for more if slots are still open on program day. Register online or call the library.

• Pet Emergency! What to Do?: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Kim Riester, an experienced animal rescuer/trainer and former special prosecutor for animal cruelty, will share techniques on how to approach distressed animals, safely assess/triage their symptoms and initially treat conditions before transporting them to the vet/hospital. You also will learn how best to obtain veterinary advice before arrival. For 21 and older. Registration is required, but drop-ins are welcome as space permits.

• Telling Tales: The Art of Storytelling: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Held on the first Tuesday of every month. Storyteller Kathy Maron-Wood shares the different ways to tell stories. Find what suits you as we explore and learn about the craft. For adults. Registration is required. To participate via Zoom, please register 24 hours in advance. Registration is encouraged but not required.

• Bereavement Support Group: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 8. Offered on the second Wednesday of the month, August through December. Merissa DeVries from Hope Hospice offers support and guidance during one’s time of bereavement. Drop-ins are welcome.

• Birds of Fall: From Owls to Songbirds with the Allegheny County Park Rangers: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Allegheny County Park Rangers will share their knowledge of the autumn birds and owls. For adults. Registration is required, but drop-ins are welcome as space permits.

• Haunted Halloween Hootenanny: 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18. There will be Halloween crafts, games and fun for the whole family. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

Garden tour nets over $5,000 for library

The Shaler North Hills Library extends a thank-you to the Shaler Garden Club, which raised $5,030 for the library during its 2025 Great Gardens Tour.

The tour featured five gardens hroughout the North Hills area — from the Busteed, Colaizzi, Graham, Miller and Smith families.

Donations in September have extra impact

September is Love Your Library Month.

Once again, the Jack Buncher Foundation is matching all donations on a prorated basis.

With the matching offer, now is the time to maximize one’s impact at the Shaler North Hills Library, especially since the library anticipates losing about $15,000 in Regional Asset District funding because of a change in the current funding formula.

The continued support of patrons and others in the community is what helps to keep the library afloat.

Since opening in September 1942 with 3,000 books, the library has lived up to its slogan of “Books … And So Much More.” Today, it offers free access to more than 130,000 items, high-speed internet access, award-winning programs and an outstanding staff.

To donate, visit shalerlibrary.org/donate.

FUNdraising events for adults planned in September

The library is planning several fun events for adults to raise money during Love Your Library Month, including:

• Puzzle Competition and Party Games: 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20. There is a $10 cover charge per person, and the event is for anyone 21 and older. There will be puzzles, “terrible” prizes and games such as table air hockey, ping pong and more. The event is BYOB and snacks. Food and nonalcoholic drinks will be available. Registration is required. For the puzzle competition, teams of up to five people are encouraged to register and pay at tinyurl.com/snhlpuzzle. If you’re planning to just play party games, please register online; payment can be made online or at the door.

• Readers Theater and Dessert: 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 28. The cost is $10 per person and is for anyone 18 and older. Attendees can enjoy coffee and an Oram’s cinnamon roll with ice cream and watch a special performance by the SNHL Act Up Readers’ Theater Troupe. Registration is required.

Speaking of donations …

The library gratefully accepts donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, magazines and jigsaw puzzles.

We’ll take your donations, use what we can — we especially appreciate recent books to possibly add to our collection — and put the rest in our bi-annual book sales. If donating magazines, make sure they are within two years.

To help, place the items in our donation closet next to the outside book drop. Look for the white door.

For large donations, call the library at 412-486-0211.

Other collection boxes at the library that you might not be aware of include one for eyeglasses to donate to the Lion’s Club and one for U.S. flags to ensure their proper disposal.

Our friends at the Shaler Police Department has a collection box at the lobby of the station for expired and unwanted medications.

Collection of unwanted meds scheduled Oct. 25

The library, in conjunction with Shaler police, is offering an opportunity to responsibly dispose of unwanted medication during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 in the rear parking lot.

Drop-off will be conducted in a drive-through format. Participants should have their medications in a bag and stay in their vehicle.

Here are the rules:

• Medications from households and residences are accepted, whether prescription or over-the-counter.

• Medications may be disposed of in the original container or in a sealed plastic bag.

• Liquids must remain in the original container.

• Vaping cartridges are accepted.

• No needles, syringes or lancets.

Please do not arrive early as library staff are not permitted to accept any medication.

If you are unable to make it on this Saturday, ask for a flyer about dropping off at the Shaler Police Department building.

Fall book sale in works

The Friends of Shaler North Hills Library will host its fall used book sale from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in the library’s community room.

A preview night for SNHL Friends will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30. The sale will continue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the following three days.

There will be something for all ages, including books, audiobooks, DVDs, puzzlies and games.

Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.

All proceeds benefit the library.