Norwin Public Library

Youth Summer Reading Program: Steel City Gamerz
2025-07-15 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Norwin Children’s Library
THIS PROGRAM AND GENERAL YOUTH SUMMER READING REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. BE SURE YOUR KID IS REGISTERED FOR THE YOUTH SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT https://forms.gle/7qsxV9UV6W6ecd8Z7
Pittsburgh’s ultimate mobile gaming van will be making a stop at the library! Gamers will have the opportunity to enter the van and play a variety of popular Everyone/E10 Xbox, Wii, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch video games.
EVENT FOR PARTICIPANTS AGES 10 to 18 ONLY.
Please register each kid participating in your desired time slot for STEEL CITY GAMERZ here:
Time Slot 5:30PM-6:00PM https://forms.gle/J4QJBkVeG5ZC2rna6
Time Slot 6:00pm-6:30PM https://forms.gle/c9emBP7wXP6aiEnX8
Time Slot 6:30-7:00PM https://forms.gle/s6RRR1WGwmfkUWBX6
Time Slot 7:00PM-7:30PM https://forms.gle/NuWbsGTM4hxkPHUu9
Sign up child for only one time slot that evening. We want to be able to offer this program to as many kids possible.

Youth Summer Reading Program: Union Project Pottery
2025-07-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Norwin Children’s Library
THIS PROGRAM AND GENERAL YOUTH SUMMER READING REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. BE SURE YOUR KID IS REGISTERED FOR THE YOUTH SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT https://forms.gle/7qsxV9UV6W6ecd8Z7
Saturday, July 19th from 11 AM to 2 PM—WAIT LIST
We are hoping for beautiful weather for this day that we can invite more people off our WAIT LIST. If you would like to join the Wait List, please fill out the form below. We will contact you on Friday, July 18th IF weather permits.
Pittsburgh based Union Project’s Wheel Mobile will be bringing an interactive pottery wheel demonstration to us at the library. All youth attending will receive a piece of pottery to take home with them.
If contacted to join us, you can stop by anytime from 11 AM-2 PM. Please wait for that contact confirmation.
ALL AGES UP TO 18 YEARS OLD WELCOME.
Please register the whole family participating in UNION PROJECT POTTERY WAIT LIST program here: https://forms.gle/257u5Cw8drdc5dTVA

Youth Summer Reading Program: The Art Of Calligraphy
2025-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Children’s Library
THIS PROGRAM AND GENERAL YOUTH SUMMER READING REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. BE SURE YOUR KID IS REGISTERED FOR THE YOUTH SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT https://forms.gle/7qsxV9UV6W6ecd8Z7
Kandee Lojas will be teaching us about the history of calligraphy, followed by time to create and experiment with calligraphy ink and pens.
FOR PARTICIPANTS ENTERING 7th-12th GRADE ONLY.
Please register for each kid participating in THE ART OF CALLIGRAPHY program here: https://forms.gle/mNxy32Et8rmV59cP7

Youth Summer Reading Program: Intro To Sewing
2025-07-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Norwin Children’s Library
THIS PROGRAM AND GENERAL YOUTH SUMMER READING REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. BE SURE YOUR KID IS REGISTERED FOR THE YOUTH SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT https://forms.gle/7qsxV9UV6W6ecd8Z7
Interested in learning to sew, or getting better at it? The entering Kindergarten through sixth grade group will be creating sew and stick stuffed animals
FOR PARTICIPANTS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN-12th GRADE ONLY.
Please register for each kid participating in INTRO TO SEWING program by age group here:
Grades K-6 https://forms.gle/CBz94vguEuHqgedf9
Grades 7-12 https://forms.gle/menzPwLG49xSSteX8

Youth Summer Reading Program: Westmoreland Museum of American Art
2025-07-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Norwin Children’s Library
THIS PROGRAM AND GENERAL YOUTH SUMMER READING REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. BE SURE YOUR KID IS REGISTERED FOR THE YOUTH SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT https://forms.gle/7qsxV9UV6W6ecd8Z7
Please provide your own transportation and meet the Norwin Public Library staff at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg to see what is currently on display and complete an interactive scavenger hunt.
ALL AGES WELCOME.
Please register for the whole family participating in WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART program here: https://forms.gle/DYhb5rSJMFRzyAuN7

Youth Summer Reading Program: NPL Art Gala
2025-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Norwin Children’s Library
THIS PROGRAM AND GENERAL YOUTH SUMMER READING REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. BE SURE YOUR KID IS REGISTERED FOR THE YOUTH SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT https://forms.gle/7qsxV9UV6W6ecd8Z7
Come dressed in your best to see art on display that children in our summer reading program have been working on all summer long.
Today at 1PM is the last chance to turn in tickets for summer reading prizes.
ALL AGES WELCOME.
Please register the whole family participating in NPL ART GALA program here: https://forms.gle/QuHYcXNym4ztrpBN8

Summer Time Move and Groove
2026-06-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am from June 9th to July 28th
Bring in your babies and toddlers as we engage in songs, stories, fingerplays, motion, and play time together. Please bring your child’s favorite blanket or pillow, as we will be on the floor.
Program designed for children ages 0-3.
No registration needed.

Summer Story Time
2026-06-11 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-18 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-25 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-02 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-09 11:00 - 11:30 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Thursday at 11 AM from June 11th-July 30th.
Enjoy some stories, songs, and activities all summer long.
For all ages, with activities geared for those in Pre-K through Kindergarten.
No registration needed.

Outside The Box 11am Session-Youth Summer Reading
2026-06-13 11:00 - 11:30 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Saturday, June 13th 11am

Get down and dig for fossils with an in-house fossil expedition.
Pick one of the 2 sessions offered.
For those going into Kindergarten-3rd grade. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here:https://forms.gle/14esJD7PdAMLtatQ9

Outside The Box 12:30pm Session-Youth Summer Reading
2026-06-13 12:30 - 13:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Saturday, June 13th 12:30pm

Get down and dig for fossils with an in-house fossil expedition.
Pick one of the 2 sessions offered.
For those going into Kindergarten-3rd grade. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.

Register here:https://forms.gle/TpCf72ic8JaxPuEw9

Carnegie Museum of Natural History 1pm-Youth Summer Reading
2026-06-16 13:00 - 13:30 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Tuesday, June 16th 1pm
The museum will be visiting the library for talk about all things dinosaurs. Pick one of the 3 sessions.
For those going into Kindergarten-5th grade. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/QjBvKa3pC1rVafU28

Carnegie Museum of Natural History 1:45pm-Youth Summer Reading
2026-06-16 13:45 - 14:15 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Tuesday, June 16th 1:45pm
The museum will be visiting the library for talk about all things dinosaurs. Pick one of the 3 sessions.
For those going into Kindergarten-5th grade. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/pzvpK71ioLWHTdXS7

Carnegie Museum of Natural History 2:30pm-Youth Summer Reading
2026-06-16 14:30 - 15:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Tuesday, June 16th 2:30pm
The museum will be visiting the library for talk about all things dinosaurs. Pick one of the 3 sessions.
For those going into Kindergarten-5th grade. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/iZDxr1sGxQdDCSD56

Dinosaur Cookies with Lil Sista's Sweets-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Thursday, June 18th 6pm
Decorate 2 dinosaur cookies with Lil Sista’s Sweets. Yummy!
For those going into Kindergartners-6th grade. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here:https://forms.gle/UcqyCGdSNEPSqrCx6

Block Party-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Saturday, June 20th 11am
Stop by for free play with our interactive and imaginative toys. There may even be some dinosaur toys there.
For ages newborns to 5 years old.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/enffKtBzyb6xgXfb8

Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology of CA Zoom- Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-06-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Monday, June 22nd 2pm
We will be on Zoom with the museum to see their exhibits and fossils.
One child will win a Dinosaur Terrarium.
For ages 4 and up, sitting and listening are required
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here:https://forms.gle/CAW2Qk3meMC6RWGe7

Gemstone Bookmarks- Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Tuesday, June 23rd 6pm
Create your own Gemstone Bookmark to use for your reading this summer!
For those going into 6th-12th grade. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/NDmEej86F2zeasbi6

Dinoramas Workshop-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Friday, June 26th 11am
Come in to make your own dinosaur shoe box diorama, sponsored by Western & Southern Life.
For those going into Kindergarten-5th grade. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/emaTs9aGsqz8URrP6

Fort Ligonier Can You Dig It? Mock Archeology Dig-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-06-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Tuesday, June 30th at 2pm
Step back in time to discover how people used to live and survive in the 1700’s. One child will win an Archeology Kit.
For those going into Kindergarten-6th grade.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/idyAA5Xc8ctCAv628

Hamilton Trivia-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-07-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Thursday, July 2nd at 6pm
Don’t throw away your shot at testing your team’s Hamilton An American Musical knowledge. The winning team gets a prize.

For ages 7 and up, 2-6 players per team, with at least 1 child per team (aged 7-17) and one adult per team (18 years or older).
There is a limit on the number of teams that can play.

Please register your whole team here: https://forms.gle/zT5BTzgD9ErzvZWq7

The National Museum of the Marine Corps-Youth Summer Reading
2026-07-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Monday, July 6th 2pm
The museum will be on Zoom with us to talk about the history of our Marines and the nation for kids and their families. One kid will win a set of Walkie Talkies. We will then make cards to send to our Marines in service.
For ages 4 and up, sitting still and listening are required.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/89az2crVsrM4oW2p6

Sheldon the Tortoise-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Wednesday, July 8th 2pm
Welcome the famous local legend, Sheldon the Tortoise from Petland Norwin. Learn all about Sheldon and get a picture taken with him.
All ages welcome (newborns-18 years old).
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/8xedahBhXWeWUqMh7
