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National Library Week

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

Toddle Time

Toddle Time

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Join Miss Judy  and Miss Erin on Fridays from 10:00 to 10:30 for this fun filled program geared towards children birth to 3 years of age and their participating adult.

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

Join Miss Judy  and Miss Erin on Fridays from 10:00 to 10:30 for this fun filled program geared towards children birth to 3 years of age and their participating adult.

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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Adult Craft: Macrame Wristlet

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Hand craft a macrame wristlet for your keys. A versatile accessory to use while hiking or whenever you don’t want to carry a big handbag.

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

Hand craft a macrame wristlet for your keys. A versatile accessory to use while hiking or whenever you don’t want to carry a big handbag.

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. 

Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Join Miss Judy for stories, counting, ABC's, songs, fun activities, a craft, and more!

Children 3-6 years of age. No registration required.

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

Join Miss Judy for stories, counting, ABC's, songs, fun activities, a craft, and more!

Children 3-6 years of age. No 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. 

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50 Book Club Challenge

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The library challenges you to read 50 books in a year, and it’s never too late to start! Come and share your latest reads, swap book recommendations, and socialize with fellow readers.

Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Body:

The library challenges you to read 50 books in a year, and it’s never too late to start! Come and share your latest reads, swap book recommendations, and socialize with fellow readers.

Author visit

Ray Ray's Cattastic Adventure with Margaret Denardo

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Families

Do you have a cat at home—or wish you did? Come meet local author Margaret Denardo and her adventurous feline friend, Ray Ray!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Body:

Do you have a cat at home—or wish you did? Come meet local author Margaret Denardo and her adventurous feline friend, Ray Ray!

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

Toddle Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Join Miss Judy  and Miss Erin on Fridays from 10:00 to 10:30 for this fun filled program geared towards children birth to 3 years of age and their participating adult.

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

Join Miss Judy  and Miss Erin on Fridays from 10:00 to 10:30 for this fun filled program geared towards children birth to 3 years of age and their participating adult.

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. 

Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Join Miss Judy for stories, counting, ABC's, songs, fun activities, a craft, and more!

Children 3-6 years of age. No registration required.

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

Join Miss Judy for stories, counting, ABC's, songs, fun activities, a craft, and more!

Children 3-6 years of age. No 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. 

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Adult Paint Night: Spring Bouquet

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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 evening creating a spring bouquet with sponges & make-up brushes. The $10 donation includes all supplies needed. Bring your favorite snacks & beverages to enjoy. Registration is required. 

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 evening creating a spring bouquet with sponges & make-up brushes. The $10 donation includes all supplies needed. Bring your favorite snacks & beverages to enjoy. 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. 

Manga Shrinky Dinks

Manga Shrinky Dinks

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

 

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

 

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. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Toddle time

Toddle Time

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Join Miss Judy  and Miss Erin on Fridays from 10:00 to 10:30 for this fun filled program geared towards children birth to 3 years of age and their participating adult.

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

Join Miss Judy  and Miss Erin on Fridays from 10:00 to 10:30 for this fun filled program geared towards children birth to 3 years of age and their participating adult.

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. 

Anime Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology
Mafia

Mafia

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group:
Teens

 

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

 

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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STEAM Kits On The Go! by Penworthy for children 1 Year and up

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Calling all parents, grandparents and caregivers! Looking for something fun and exciting to do with your little ones? Come check out our S.T.E.A.M. to go kits by Penworthy.

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

Calling all parents, grandparents and caregivers! Looking for something fun and exciting to do with your little ones? Come check out our S.T.E.A.M. to go kits by Penworthy.

Primary Election Polling Place

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00am - 8:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
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WHO KNEW? Remembering the Johnstown Flood May 31, 1889

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

In the early hours of May 31,1889, the earthen dam at the South Fork Hunting & Fishing Club, gave way and in a matter of minutes, 200,000,000 gallons of water rushed down Lake Conemaugh obliterating anything along its path.

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

In the early hours of May 31,1889, the earthen dam at the South Fork Hunting & Fishing Club, gave way and in a matter of minutes, 200,000,000 gallons of water rushed down Lake Conemaugh obliterating anything along its path.

Library Closed

All Day
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Library closed for Memorial Day holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Description:

Library closed for Memorial Day holiday.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room

Friends of the Library Meeting

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room

Anime Club

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology
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WHO KNEW?

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Look for more details later.  The WHO KNEW? series is presented monthly by the local history department on the 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 pm.  Each presentation has some local connection to our neighborhood.

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

Look for more details later.  The WHO KNEW? series is presented monthly by the local history department on the 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 pm.  Each presentation has some local connection to our neighborhood.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room

Friends of the Library Meeting

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room