I came here for a library event and thought it was pretty trendy and fun for a library. The windows…read moreand open area are beautiful. I think that the children's area is really nice and my nephews seemed to find something that they both enjoyed while visiting here. I look forward to coming back and using the space.

The library is a beautiful open space with a nice children's area. They have an excellent…read morecollection of DVDs available. The library is located in the Hampton community center which is an excellent community center and gym for Hampton and Allidon park residents. They have a large open spade lounge with wifi and private conf room space.

This is a wonderful library with friendly and fun staff. We spend the most time in the children's…read morearea, which is separated from the main library. There are tons of books to read and movies to rent, and they have a nice section with computers for more learning. We recently started participating in STEAM Saturdays, and one of our favorite workshops was on airplane science. My son is now obsessed with learning how to make new models and seeing which ones fly the furthest. We also enjoyed the Christmas party, where the kids got to make gingerbread houses out of recycled milk cartons, graham crackers, icing and all the candy and other goodies. Santa was there, along with a hot chocolate bar. This library knows how to keep kids engaged and make learning and reading fun. I'm so glad we have such a wonderful local library.

The people that work at the Mars library are very kind, friendly and helpful. They make you feel…read morelike you want to come back. I really appreciate that so much. Keep up the good work. Thanks

Northland Public Library was established in 1968. Residents of Allegheny County who have a free…read morelibrary card may use this library. Northland Public Library participates in inter-library loaning, but it has many of its own resources: books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audio books, e-books, downloadable music files and videos, electronic periodicals, state databases, desktop computers, Wi-Fi, resume and job-search assistance, board games, video games, Virtual Reality headsets, American Girl dolls, yoga kits, radon detectors, reserved meeting rooms, a tutoring room, a Learning Garden, a store, etcetera. In December 2025, Northland Public Library completed a construction project that included a two-story building extension, accessible lower-level entrance, Commonplace Coffee cafe, teen space, mezzanine reading level, upper Conference Room, staircase, centralized service desk, and relocated Book Nook bookstore. For years my husband and I have been customers of this library. Most recently my husband frequently checked out DVDs, and we drank beverages in the Commonplace Coffee. We thought that the renovated area looked very nice and was a significant improvement. We really like this library and expect to use it more in the future.

We came here ro meet my sons tutor and it was great. There was a special room for them to work in…read moreprivate while me and my other son explored. I loved the kids area. Both of the boys were excited to see the axolotl. I was excited to see that they have a writing club for middle schoolers.

This museum has something for everybody. Whether you are a youngster wanting to control your train…read morearound a track or an older "youngster" reliving the experience of the trains you used to have or any age in between, this is a must see museum when you are in Western Pennsylvania. The upstairs HO scale display is a thing of beauty and of the history of the rails in Western PA as close to the real trains and buildings existing in the 1950s. Well worth the price of admission and the caretakers/hobbyists are there to provide information or answer questions about the display or about the history of the museum.

I have been to model train exhibits before and have always enjoyed them. Usually these exhibits…read moreare modest in size because of the time, money, hands and other resources required to build and maintain them. Additionally, in my experience they are usually meant to portray hypothetical settings rather than resemble actual places. So, I was quite surprised at both the scope of this particular project as well as the fact that this is a miniaturized cross section of the city of Pittsburgh from 1953 that stretches from downtown toward Ohio Pyle and beyond. Its many historical details are pleasingly accurate as anyone can attest to through research on the internet. For me, I had the privilege of having my Dad and Uncle there (both of whom were living in Pittsburgh in that year and were excited at getting to walk through their childhood city). Walking through the room and experiencing it through their eyes made it perhaps even more enjoyable. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who has an interest in this very specific category of art. It is definitely worth the entrance fee. Also, a huge shout-out to those who worked on creating this masterpiece. Please keep it up!

Cool little town up North of Pittsburgh. Granted, I was only…read morepassing through on a motorbike adventure for an hour at most, but we stopped at the red caboose (really cool), the flying saucer (even cooler), and the coffee shop (cool owner) next to the "Peace Post." Nice place, and I wanna come back again and see the train station and the historical society, hopefully at a time when they are open. Also, a big shout-out to the Chinese restaurant next to the flying saucer, as they allowed me to use their restroom. Cheers!!!!

I noticed that Mars Borough has zero reviews on Yelp. That is unacceptable. Gotta show it some Yelp…read morelove and as the current Duke, I feel a responsibility to do just that. Besides the great name which always elicits comments (almost every time I go through Customs the agent makes a crack about the Mars address on my passport) it has a small business district with a few restaurants, including a couple decent ones, a legit grocery store, a terrific post office and library, an old school hardware store, a barber shop, a coffee shop, real sidewalks, and a space ship. They have hosted NASA here for celebrations and hold an annual apple festival every fall. I mean, this is a true slice of Americana right here in the North Hills. If you haven't been here before, stop by sometime. Pick up a t-shirt. It will be a dialogue starter.

Mars, PA is a small town that is located about 25 miles north of Pittsburgh. According to the…read moretown's website, nobody is really certain of how the town was named. Some guesses are that a founder's wife was interested in astronomy or that the name is based off part of the last name of another founder. The Mars Flying Saucer is a quick-stop roadside attraction that is easily accessible to visitors. I have seen it multiple times while driving down one of the main roads. Visitors may pull over, stand near, and touch the flying saucer. The flying saucer looks to be sturdy and in good condition. Most importantly, the flying saucer is fun to see!

Cute little roadside attraction in the small rural town of Mars, PA about forty minutes out of…read morePittsburgh. Super fun for photos.

Riverstone Books is a local independent bookstore. It sells fiction books, nonfiction books,…read morechildren's books, gifts (e.g., greeting cards, puzzles, and stuffed animals), and other products. I recently shopped inside this store. I appreciated that the two employees kindly greeted me but gave me space and time to look around on my own. I did not find any books to purchase this time, but I did pick out two pop-up greeting cards. The cashier correctly processed my transaction. This store contains a large section for children's books, so if you have any children, then I encourage you to shop here. Furthermore, if you are interested in attending events such as conversations with authors or children's story-times, then be sure to visit this store's website to read about upcoming in-store events.

This bookstore is adorable. I love all the different notes describing a book they love and why…read more The Pittsburgh items were really cool and not something you'd be able to find easily anywhere else. Prices were decent, comparable to B&N. And the cashier was really nice!