Welcome to the Sharpsburg Community Library
About
The Sharpsburg Community Library is a branch of the Cooper-Siegel Community Library offering a full range of library services: books and DVDs for all ages, computer access, WiFi, printing, faxing. Items from other libraries may be requested and picked up at the library. Visitors are invited to sit in the courtyard during the spring and summer. Numerous toys are available for families to play with during their visit, as well as sensory fidgets.
We present a variety of programs for all ages including storytimes, STEM, art, book clubs, art exhibits, and community dialogues. See the Event page for more details about programs or to register.
In the News
Sharpsburg resident uses art as vessel for self-exploration and coping with ADHD, August 2023
New bike program coming to Sharpsburg, August 2023
Little Free Pantry
Our Little Free Pantry is stocked with shelf-stable food 3x weekly. Visit our wish list to see what items are currently needed. The pantry is 100% donation-supported. We and your neighbors thank you for your generosity!
Events & Classes
- Maker Mondayon September 29, 2025 at 7:42 am
09/29/25 @ 4:30pm - 09/29/25 @ 5:30pm Community Room Sharpsburg Drop-ins welcome as space permits. Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL). All supplies provided. Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 09/29/2025 @ 4:30pm If you can dream it, you can make it at Maker Monday every Monday at 4:30pm! This program for grades K-5 rotates content with some weeks being more arts focused and other weeks being more science focused. Check each week's program description to learn more about the activity.What can you make from an old book? We will try some fun upcycled-book projects today!This staff-led program is FREE - donations appreciated.Library parking is limited. If the library lot is full, we recommend parking at the 13th Street municipal lot. We're also conveniently located on the 91 and 1 bus routes.
- Art After Darkon September 29, 2025 at 7:42 am
09/29/25 @ 6:00pm - 09/29/25 @ 7:00pm Community Room Sharpsburg Adults 21+ only please. All supplies provided. Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/25/2025 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 09/29/2025 @ 6:00pm Art is for everyone! Art After Dark is our monthly adult art workshop series with Alison -- all skill levels welcome! We aim to create a space where adults feel safe to play, try, fail and succeed. We encourage each other and cooperate to learn together.This month we will try a simple technique to create a fun, colorful, pet portrait! You need to bring a 8.5 x 11" print of a photo of your pet."Research shows that engaging in an art project for as little as 45 minutes reduces the stress hormone cortisol, no matter your skill level, and how just one art experience per month can extend your life by 10 years!" - Susan Magsamen & Ivy RossThis staff-led program is FREE - donations appreciated. All supplies provided.Library parking is limited. If the library lot is full, we recommend parking at the 13th Street municipal lot. We're also conveniently located on the 91 and 1 bus routes.
- Little Hands PreK Storytimeon September 29, 2025 at 7:42 am
09/30/25 @ 10:30am - 09/30/25 @ 11:15am Community Room Sharpsburg Drop-ins welcome as space permits. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL). All supplies provided. Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 09/30/2025 @ 10:30am Our youngest friends are invited to imagine and create with Ms. Alison at this weekly arts-integration storytime for PreK children and their caregivers. Each session will include stories and a hands-on developmentally appropriate art activity.Wildflowers are beautiful and we've got plenty native to Western PA. Today we will learn about them and, of course, visit the garden behind the library.This staff-led program is FREE - donations appreciated. Library parking is limited. If the library lot is full, we recommend parking at the 13th Street municipal lot. We're also conveniently located on the 91 and 1 bus routes.
- Beginning English Class with Hello Neighboron September 29, 2025 at 7:42 am
09/30/25 @ 12:00pm - 09/30/25 @ 2:00pm Community Room Sharpsburg Adults 21+ only please. Welcome to Sharpsburg, neighbors! Our friends at Hello Neighbor will be hosting Beginning English Class twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Through these lessons, you will learn to express your needs, ask and answer basic questions, and talk about your families, homes, health, and work.Each class session is 2 hours long. Class is FREE to participants. For adults 18+.To register, contact the instructor Zhenya directly by calling 412-654-1742 OR emailing zhenya@helloneighbor.ioThere will be an English assessment for each participant at the time of registration.Library parking is limited. If the library lot is full, we recommend parking at the 13th Street municipal lot. We're also conveniently located on the 91 and 1 bus routes.
New This Month!
Color Our World!
Summer Reading Coming Soon!
Starting June 9th through August 9th, 2025
Printing from a Mobile or Personal Device
Sharpsburg has a new printing service for mobile and personal devices.
Please pick up your print jobs from the front desk.
Email address for Black and White printing:
bw-Sharpsburg@eprintitsaas.com
Email address for Color Printing:
color-Sharpsburg@eprintitsaas.com
If you would rather use a webpage to send your print: