5 Free Things to Do at the Upper St. Clair Library

Here are five things that won't cost you a dime if you do them at the Upper St. Clair Township Library.

1. Get digital: The library offers a number of computers, Internet, email and e-readers tutorials for beginners. Learn more here.

2. Then, go online: Computer workstations are available on both the adult and children's floors of the library with Internet access and Microsoft Office 2007, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher. Time-management software limits use to one hour if others are waiting. Also, the library provides wireless network service to connect your personal laptop to the Web. All that you need is a laptop, wireless adapter and Web browser.

3. Family Storytime: A family storytime will take place on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Storytimes will feature stories, songs and games. Active participation by kids and parents is strongly encouraged. Learn more here.

4. Conversation Salon: On the first Friday of every month at 10 a.m., participants discuss topics of both local and national interest. September's topic is Islam. Learn more here.

5. Get social: Ladies' and men's book groups meet at the library. Learn more here.