This month’s segment of Books & Beyond on Pittsburgh Today Live with Heather Abraham and David Highfield features the Whitehall Public Library. To watch the full segment, click here and learn how the Whitehall Library, with the Allegheny County Library Association, is offering up more than just books to its readers, both young and old.

“We have something for everybody, but our seniors are a group that desperately need some of that help,” said Whitehall Public Library director Anthony DeMinico. “Whether it is tech support, learning how to use a computer, or even just internet access in general, we have that taken care of. We also work with the local senator and state representative’s offices to have satellite hours to provide assistance with anything from rent rebate forms to the transit access pass.”

The library also offers a variety of social and entertainment programs based in their Second Chapter cafe. Programs include movie and craft programs, which allow seniors an opportunity to make connections and engage in community life.

“In addition to the movies and craft programs, we also have our financial literacy programs in 2026,” said Quinn Schleider, Whitehall Public Library’s adult services coordinator. “That includes fraud prevention, social security and trusts, long term care planning.”

The Whitehall Public Library has a lot on offer for seniors, but one library can’t do it all. As part of the Allegheny County Library Association, county residents can benefit from resources at any of our 46 member libraries and more than 70 locations.

“Even if [your local library] doesn’t have the exact service or resource you’re looking for, they will know who else to reach out to,” DeMinico said. “We are always partnering with other nonprofits, local churches, and other groups that might have something you need.”

Visit aclalibraries.org to find your local library and view an upcoming calendar of events at libraries across the county.