The Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Boulevard, will host the following programs. All events are held at the library unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for some programs at MonroevilleLibrary.org, where a full calendar of upcoming events is posted.

• Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m. – Kindergarten Launch Program: The library’s children’s department and Gateway School District partner for this event, where parents can register their children for kindergarten.

• Feb. 18, 7 p.m. – Eagle Talk: Online and in-person presentation on bald eagles is for nature lovers of all ages. Eagle advocate and U.S. Steel plant manager Don German will be returning to talk about the aerie at the U.S. Steel plant. He’ll discuss the fledglings that have been hatched over the past few years, as well as their parents, and the importance of biodiversity.

• Feb. 19, 2 p.m. – Lower Back Pain: Online and in-person lecture by Alliance Physical Therapy will outline the causes and treatment.

• Feb 19, 6:30 p.m. – First Time Home Buyer Seminar: Representatives from S&T bank and Century 21 Frontier Realty offer advice for those interested in buying their first home.

• Feb. 20, 7 p.m. – Preventing Intimate Partner Violence: Maria Lewis, former project director of the Office of Violence Against Women at Point Park University, will address how to prevent intimate partner violence. She’ll also discuss the disproportionate impact it can have on Black women and other vulnerable groups.

• Feb. 25, 7 p.m. – Lessons from Sankofa Memory: Celebrating the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Arts Movements: Discussion on what parts of historical Black culture are still prominent, and what parts have been obscured by time. “Sankofa” refers to things that have been left behind. Anthony Mitchell will be presenting the history of the Black Arts movement, from the well-known to the overlooked.

• Feb. 26, 4:45 p.m. — Chess club: Meets every other Wednesday. Open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Any experience and skill level welcome.

• March 6, 6:30 p.m. — Monroeville Rotary meeting: Nick Gresock, Monroeville mayor, will address a number of current issues. Open to the public; light refreshments provided.

• March 19, 6 p.m. — Apprentice Academy: Family event explores career options for children with hands-on activities for families. Gateway School District representatives will discuss the career exploration program.

• March 22, 11 a.m. — Holi Celebration: Minakshi Poddar and family educate on the Hindu celebration of Holi. There will be music, dancing and a story. The event will culminate in an explosion of color as participants throw colored powder (weather permitting).

• April 3, 6:30 p.m. — Monroeville Rotary meeting: Gabby Adams of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America will discuss how this volunteer-supported mentoring network helps children realize their potential. Open to the public; light refreshments provided.

• May 1, 6:30 p.m. — Monroeville Rotary meeting: Gateway High School Rotary Scholarship Award Night will recognize and celebrate the achievements of the recipients of the rotary’s competitive scholarship for Gateway Senior High School students. Open to the public; light refreshments provided.

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