Library Closed
Pittsburg Public Library 308 N Walnut, Pittsburg, KS, United StatesThe Pittsburg Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, with hours from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Pittsburg Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, with hours from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The LEGO BuilderSpace for kids and teens is held in the Library’s meeting room on the first and third Thursday of each month. We provide the LEGOs and you provide the creativity! In 2024, we’re trying out a new time from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. No registration is required—just come have fun! As always, children […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to drop by the Library any time during open VolunTeen hours.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
The PPL Board of Trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Board Meetings are open to the public.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Pittsburg Public Library will be closed Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular hours will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16. For more information, please visit The King Center website.
The Pittsburg Public Library will be closed Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular hours will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Group offers an opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Library. New participants are always welcome and no registration is […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The LEGO BuilderSpace for kids and teens is held in the Library’s meeting room on the first and third Thursday of each month. We provide the LEGOs and you provide the creativity! In 2024, we’re trying out a new time from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. No registration is required—just come have fun! As always, children […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
The Third Tuesday Book Discussion has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 23 at 1:30 p.m. This month’s title is Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. New readers are always welcome!
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to drop by the Library any time during open VolunTeen hours.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Do you ever wish you could have a casual conversation with a local personality and learn more about them? You can do just that at A Cup of Conversation, PPL’s new monthly program. You are cordially invited to A Cup of Conversation with Dr. Dan Shipp, PSU President, on Thursday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Friends of the Pittsburg Public Library Board meet every other month, on the first Monday at 5:30 p.m. The meetings are held at the Pittsburg Public Library. Volunteers are always need to help sort books and prepare for book sales. For more information, please click here to send us an email.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to drop by the Library any time during open VolunTeen hours. This month, the group will meet on Tuesday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 20 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Get your volunteer hours, help your community, and meet new friends.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Did you know that one in four Kansas homes test high for radon? Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. The professionals from the Kansas Radon Program are coming to Southeast Kansas. Join us as we learn about the dangers of radon exposure and how to test your home. […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
The Pittsburg Public Library’s Youth Services Department will host Valentine Tea Parties on Tuesday, February 13, and Wednesday, February 14 at 6:00 p.m. The Tea Party is a special event for kids ages two through seven. Red carpet and photos available from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. with tea party to follow directly after. Sign up […]
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
The PPL Board of Trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Board Meetings are open to the public.
The Pittsburg Public Library’s Youth Services Department will host Valentine Tea Parties on Tuesday, February 13, and Wednesday, February 14 at 6:00 p.m. The Tea Party is a special event for kids ages two through seven. Red carpet and photos available from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. with tea party to follow directly after. Sign up […]
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Group offers an opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Library. New participants are always welcome and no registration is […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
The Third Tuesday Book Discussion will be held on Tuesday, February 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the meeting room. This month’s title is The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore. New readers are always welcome!
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to drop by the Library any time during open VolunTeen hours. This month, the group will meet on Tuesday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 20 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Get your volunteer hours, help your community, and meet new friends.
Story Time starts on Monday, January 8 and continues through Wednesday, February 21. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
iCraft will be held on Wednesday, February 21 with an open house from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This month, we invite you to paint a mini-canvas. After iCraft, the mini-canvases will be on display in the Library’s lobby, with the artist’s name and title of the work (at the discretion of the artist.) The iCraft […]
Do you ever wish you could have a casual conversation with a local personality and learn more about them? You can do just that at A Cup of Conversation, PPL’s new monthly program. You are cordially invited to A Cup of Conversation with Heather Horton on Thursday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m. Horton is the […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
You are cordially invited to Let Freedom Sing: Music of the Movement, on Sunday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. Join us to celebrate Black History Month with some of the most iconic songs from the Civil Rights Movement. Lydia Bechtel, Xavier Moore, Lemuel Sheppard, Don Viney and others will perform […]
March Madness: Book Edition returns with top Fiction picks vying against popular Non-Fiction titles. Click here to get started!
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The LEGO BuilderSpace for kids and teens will meet on Thursday, March 7 and Thursday, March 21 at the new time from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. No registration is required—just come have fun! As always, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to drop by the Library any time during open VolunTeen hours. This month, the group will meet on Tuesday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Get your volunteer hours, help your community, and meet new friends.
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
Come hang out at the Library! Kids in 4th through 8th grades are invited to the Library on Wednesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 27 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Join us in the Meeting Room to play games, work on homework, or just chill with friends. No registration is required for this free program. […]
The PPL Board of Trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Board Meetings are open to the public.
Check out the Library’s new Elementary Art Club, designed for kids in first through fifth grades. The Art Club will meet on Thursday, March 14 and Thursday, March 28. Participants may attend one or both sessions. Join us to learn about famous artists and create a masterpiece of your own to take home. No registration […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
The Third Tuesday Book Discussion will be held on Tuesday, March 19 at 1:30 p.m. in the meeting room. This month’s title is Dust Bowl Girls: The Inspiring Story of the Team That Barnstormed Its Way to Basketball Glory by Lydia Reeder. Copies are available to check out or download from the Libby app.
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
iCraft will be held on Wednesday, March 20 with an open house from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This month, we invite you to create your own journal with decoupage. Decoupage is the art of embellishing an object with decorative cutouts, paper scraps, old magazines, and photographs. The Library will provide a blank journal and an […]
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Group offers an opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Library. New participants are always welcome and no registration is […]
Do you ever wish you could have a casual conversation with a local personality and learn more about them? You can do just that with PPL’s new monthly program. You are cordially invited to A Cup of Conversation with Tawnya Bach on Thursday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. Tawnya co-anchors the KOAM Morning News, and […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The LEGO BuilderSpace for kids and teens will meet on Thursday, March 7 and Thursday, March 21 at the new time from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. No registration is required—just come have fun! As always, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to drop by the Library any time during open VolunTeen hours. This month, the group will meet on Tuesday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Get your volunteer hours, help your community, and meet new friends.
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
Come hang out at the Library! Kids in 4th through 8th grades are invited to the Library on Wednesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 27 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Join us in the Meeting Room to play games, work on homework, or just chill with friends. No registration is required for this free program. […]
Check out the Library’s new Elementary Art Club, designed for kids in first through fifth grades. The Art Club will meet on Thursday, March 14 and Thursday, March 28. Participants may attend one or both sessions. Join us to learn about famous artists and create a masterpiece of your own to take home. No registration […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
Pittsburg Public Library will be closed on Sunday, March 31. Regular hours will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 1.
The Friends of the Pittsburg Public Library Board meet every other month, on the first Monday at 5:30 p.m. The meetings are held at the Pittsburg Public Library. Volunteers are always need to help sort books and prepare for book sales. For more information, please click here to send us an email.
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
The LEGO BuilderSpace for kids and teens will meet on Thursday, April 4 and Thursday, April 18 at the new time from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. No registration is required—just come have fun! As always, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The theme for National Library Week 2024 (April 7-13) is Ready, Set, Library! National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and Newbery and Pura Belpré-award winning author Meg Medina will serve as 2024 Honorary Chair.
Join us for a Watch Party on Monday, April 8 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., with optimal viewing at 1:52 p.m. (to be exact). Eclipse glasses will be available to program participants, while supplies last. Join us in the Library’s Courtyard to view the eclipse.
After a short break, the next Story Time session starts on Monday, March 11 and continues through Wednesday, April 24. PPL has added an additional Story Time on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families are welcome. No registration is required for this free program. When in session, Story Times are held on the following […]
The Friends of the Pittsburg Public Library cordially invite you to their Annual Meeting and Program, on Monday, April 8 at 6:00 p.m.