Jan 27, 2021 3 min read

Mt. Lebanon Public Library has expanded its services.

Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday

Upstairs and downstairs doors will be open during those hours. Materials can be returned at any time to the book drop on Castle Shannon Boulevard.

Materials on hold can be picked up at the circulation desk, upstairs, or schedule a contact-free pickup. Your items will be left on a table in the upstairs vestibule at the time you select.

For using computers, 45-minute appointments are available. Patrons are encouraged to make an appointment at 412-531-1912, although a few walk-up appointments will be available. Check in at the kiosk by the upstairs circulation desk.

Friends of Mt. Lebanon Library is offering a home delivery service to Mt. Lebanon residents who have library cards and are physically unable to visit the library. Fill out a patron delivery waiver at www.mtlebanonlibrary.org or call 412-531-1912, extension 3, to have a form mailed to you.

All library programs are being offered virtually. Coming soon are:

• Mind/Body Practice and Silat Tuo, 10 a.m. Feb. 2. Adam Kripke will introduce an ancient Indonesian martial art practiced for both it’s self-defense and benefits to one’s mind, body and spirit.
• Board Game Night, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. A fun night of friendly competition playing both party and Euro-style board games online, for high school students and adults.
• Virtual Knitting and Crochet Group, 10 a.m. Feb. 3 and 17. Whether you are experienced or just learning, join us online to work on your own projects and chat.
• Pittsburgh People, Pittsburgh Places, 10 a.m. Fridays, Feb. 5 through March 12. Abby Mendelson, author of “Pittsburgh: A Place in Time” and “Pittsburgh Prays: Thirty-Six Houses of Worship,” presents six sessions of great Pittsburgh people and places. Register through the library’s website.
• Basic Fitness and Nutrition Series, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Mark Selekman presents topical discussions and demonstrates gentle movement activities.
• Monday Maker Lab, 10 a.m. Feb. 8 and 22. Join resident artist Judé Ernest for a collaborative workshop using the CreativeBug database, available through the library’s website. Discuss your experiences with Judé and others in the group.
• Girls’ Night Out, 7 p.m. Feb. 9. Have fun discussing a new thought-provoking book each month with other moms and daughters who love to read. For girls ages 10 to 13 and their mothers.