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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room

Library Closed

All Day
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Closing
Branches:
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Book Sale

Preview Night of Used Book Sale

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Book Sale
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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Book Sale
Book Sale

Used Book Sale

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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Book Sale

Used Book Sale and Yard Sale

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Used Book Sale
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Body:
Used Book Sale

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

This program is for children 3 years-those starting Kindergarten in the fall. We recite the ABC's, count, read stories, sing, make a craft and do other fun activities to go with the day's theme. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

This program is for children 3 years-those starting Kindergarten in the fall. We recite the ABC's, count, read stories, sing, make a craft and do other fun activities to go with the day's theme. No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

STEM Club Marble Run

STEM Club: Marble Run

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens

 

Join our STEM Club in creating our very own mini marble runs! Marble runs are forms of kinetic art where you make a sculpture or course for a marble to roll along!

 

Grades 5-12

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Body:

 

Join our STEM Club in creating our very own mini marble runs! Marble runs are forms of kinetic art where you make a sculpture or course for a marble to roll along!

 

Grades 5-12

 

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

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Pet Portraits

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Paint a portrait of your pet & donate to the library! Cats, dogs, parrots or hamsters—whatever pet you choose to paint. We'll be led in the class by Lower Burrell artist, Uncle Dave.

Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Body:

Paint a portrait of your pet & donate to the library! Cats, dogs, parrots or hamsters—whatever pet you choose to paint. We'll be led in the class by Lower Burrell artist, Uncle Dave.

anime slide

Anime Club

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Storybook Art program

Storybook Art

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age

Storybook Art is a monthly program for kids in Grades K-2 that combines reading and creativity!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Body:

Storybook Art is a monthly program for kids in Grades K-2 that combines reading and creativity!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Toddle Time

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Join Miss Judy and Miss Casey for a half hour of learning fun stories, songs, rhymes, and activities! ( We know that the kids are learning early literacy skills but they don't.) No registration is required.

Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Join Miss Judy and Miss Casey for a half hour of learning fun stories, songs, rhymes, and activities! ( We know that the kids are learning early literacy skills but they don't.) No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
stuffed animals in library

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

🐻✨ Stuffed Animal Sleepover Fundraiser! ✨🐰

Ever wonder what your stuffed animals do when you’re not around? 🤔 Now’s your chance to find out!

Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Registration Required
Payment Required
Body:

🐻✨ Stuffed Animal Sleepover Fundraiser! ✨🐰

Ever wonder what your stuffed animals do when you’re not around? 🤔 Now’s your chance to find out!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

medicare

Discover Medicare

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Informational Speaker
Age Group:
Adults

Local Licensed Insurance Agent, Janey Zeilinger will make it easy for everyone to understand how Medicare works and how to get the most out of it.

Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational Speaker
Body:

Local Licensed Insurance Agent, Janey Zeilinger will make it easy for everyone to understand how Medicare works and how to get the most out of it.

Craftopia Program

Craftopia: Pony Bead Keychains

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens

DIY Vibes & Creative Freedom for Grades 4 & Up

September Featured Craft: Pony Bead Keychains

Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

DIY Vibes & Creative Freedom for Grades 4 & Up

September Featured Craft: Pony Bead Keychains

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Companion Canvas Acrylic Pouring Painting

Fundraiser: Companion Canvas - Acrylic Pouring Painting

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families

Join us for a splash of color and create an acrylic pour painting! 

Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Body:

Join us for a splash of color and create an acrylic pour painting! 

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

This program is for children 3 years-those starting Kindergarten in the fall. We recite the ABC's, count, read stories, sing, make a craft and do other fun activities to go with the day's theme. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

This program is for children 3 years-those starting Kindergarten in the fall. We recite the ABC's, count, read stories, sing, make a craft and do other fun activities to go with the day's theme. No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

steps

WHO KNEW So Many Steps! history of neighborhood public steps

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Did you know that in 1921, 375 wooden steps were built from Natrona to top of hill at the location of the proposed Har-Brack Union High School?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Registration Required
Body:

Did you know that in 1921, 375 wooden steps were built from Natrona to top of hill at the location of the proposed Har-Brack Union High School?

Last Human

Genre Roulette: The Last Human

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

 

Join our newest teen book club! Each meeting we choose a new genre for a future meeting by having everyone spin a wheel! Then we discuss the previous book, before move on to a themed activity and snacks! 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Body:

 

Join our newest teen book club! Each meeting we choose a new genre for a future meeting by having everyone spin a wheel! Then we discuss the previous book, before move on to a themed activity and snacks! 

 

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

adult paint

Adult Paint Night: Scarecrow

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun fall paint night. Enjoy your favorite beverages and snacks while we watch a fast paced video. All supplies included with the $15 donation.

Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Body:

Join us for a fun fall paint night. Enjoy your favorite beverages and snacks while we watch a fast paced video. All supplies included with the $15 donation.

Magic Tree House Adventures Program

Magic Tree House Adventures

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM
Age Group:
School-Age

Come travel through time with Jack and Annie! September Book: Day of the Dragon King

Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM
Registration Required
Body:

Come travel through time with Jack and Annie! September Book: Day of the Dragon King

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room

Toddle Time

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Join Miss Judy and Miss Casey for a half hour of learning fun stories, songs, rhymes, and activities! ( We know that the kids are learning early literacy skills but they don't.) No registration is required.

Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Join Miss Judy and Miss Casey for a half hour of learning fun stories, songs, rhymes, and activities! ( We know that the kids are learning early literacy skills but they don't.) No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Ghoulfriend

Adult Craft: Ghoulfriend

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to create a ghostly “ghoulfriend” at our Adult Craft Night. We’ll provide the background, canvas, mopheads, and ribbon. Please bring any special ribbon or other adornments that you want for your “ghouldfriend”.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

Join us to create a ghostly “ghoulfriend” at our Adult Craft Night. We’ll provide the background, canvas, mopheads, and ribbon. Please bring any special ribbon or other adornments that you want for your “ghouldfriend”.