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Offers an afterschool program for grades K-8, featuring fun, education, and service to the community. Games, Bible lessons, art, chess, robotics, music, fitness, cooking activities are offered.

Nurturing the love of great music and developing the young artists of the future, KU's Summer Chamber Music Festival allows emerging musicians to experience the Art of Chamber Music with internationally acclaimed artists.

Eight-week summer camp: Arts & crafts; Athletics; Trips; Educational activities

Implements and facilitates training/readiness programs for military youth. It also provides child and youth referral and resources to Service members and Families to reduce the challenges that arise from military service.

Free art workshops happen every Friday. The first week is Watercolor, second week - Karaoke, third week - Game Night, fourth week is a different art form.

Offers glasses and hearing aids. Scures leader dogs. Provides assistance to the needy and physically handicapped. Operates several youth outreach programs. Works to improve the environment, build homes for the disabled, and provide disaster relief.

Offers summer camp. Weekly themes are a core feature, covering topics from dinosaurs to space, and campers also have access to playgrounds and a gym program. The camp uses Montessori-inspired, hands-on learning to keep campers engaged with activities like gardening for older children and water play for younger ones.

Provides the full range of library services including browsing and circulating collections of materials such as books, magazines, and other media for all ages; library reference and research assistance; access to Internet-connected computers, printers, other electronic devices, and photocopiers; and spaces for meetings and quiet study. Allows borrowing of items for library cardholders. Sponsors and hosts an array of educational, instructional, and cultural programming for all ages.

Provides eight weeks of affordable child care to low income families during summer break.

Works with students 1:1 and helps them overcome barriers preventing them from being successful in school. Some barriers may include academics, behavior, and/or attendance.

Maintains a collection of fiction and nonfiction reading materials that can be checked out by community residents who have library cards. Provides access to large print materials, tape/CD collections, the interlibrary loan system, references & information. Offers programming for youth, including a story hour and literacy program. Similar programming is also offered for adults. Computers, printers, and other electronic equipment are available. Provides professional development opportunities for nonprofit staff. Provides volunteer opportunities for those who are interested in being library assistants. This site also provides opportunities for individuals convicted of an offense who have been ordered to do community service in lieu of or in addition to incarceration or fines.

Provides the full range of library services including browsing and circulating collections of materials such as books, magazines, and other media for all ages; library reference and research assistance; access to Internet-connected computers, printers, other electronic devices, and photocopiers; and spaces for meetings and quiet study. Allows borrowing of items for library cardholders. Sponsors and hosts an array of educational, instructional, and cultural programming for all ages.

In this course on jazz style and improvisation, team-taught with colleague Chris Heslop, participants will learn how to improvise using scales and modes. Rhythm section participants (piano, guitar, bass and drums) will learn how to accompany soloists and to perform their own solos. Jazz styles will be learned through playing and listening. Students will also learn the basics of jazz performance, including how to get one's own jazz combo started.

Offers after school care, including time for outdoor free play, opportunities for hands-on learning, and homework assistance.

Supports children's education, promotes economic development, and addresses other social barriers facing residents. Contracts with community organizations to provide afterschool programs in schools for K to 5 and middle/high school students. Provides leadership, funding, training, and resources to help improve the quality of afterschool programming, particularly for the children in Pittsburgh's African-American and lower income neighborhoods.

Offers science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) programs for children and youth.

Conduct art projects (watercolor, dance, poetry, photography) as a way to outreach to Oakbrook neighbors, improve livability, and foster intra neighbor relationships in the area.

Provides programs that enhance the development of youth through teaching ethical values, decision-making skills, teamwork, exploring the outdoors, adventures, and cooperation.

Playground program including activities such as sports, arts and crafts and weekly themes will be done. Specialty days and sporting events are planned with other playground programs. If there is inclement weather, the program will be confined to pavilion use only.

Offers a collection of more than 6 million items, ranging from books and magazines to art, music, film, and other media. Also provides computers for public use, Internet access, and printing/ copying services. Hosts a variety of cultural and educational events and programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a 12 week curriculum for middle and high school aged girls in leadership development.

Offers one week youth and teen art camps.

Offers curriculum to engage children in activities that support their development in and out of the classroom. Encourages creativity, problem-solving, and physical development through homework help, STEAM activities, health and wellness, and Maker Space usage.

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location:

• 18 public computers
• Weekly pre-school storytime
• Free Wi-Fi Access
• Weekly Toddlertime
• A "Quick Pick-Up" Window
• 24-7 Pick Up Box
• Book Discussion Group
• Monthly programs of interest to adults
• Expanded Children's programs
• Coffee bar and comfortable seating
• A separate Children's Room and designated areas for young readers and teens.
• Used book store open every Tuesday and Saturday
• Summer reading programs