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Library Closing at 2 PM

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For New Year's Eve the library will be closing early at 2 PM. Have a safe and happy New Year! 

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Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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For New Year's Eve the library will be closing early at 2 PM. Have a safe and happy New Year! 

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Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Body:

This program is for children 3 years to those starting Kindergarten in the fall. We recite the ABC's, count, share stories, sing, make a craft and do fun activities! 

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

This program is for children 3 years to those starting Kindergarten in the fall. We recite the ABC's, count, share stories, sing, make a craft and do fun activities! 

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. 

Bingo

New Year's Resolution BINGO

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

 Join us to make some bingo cards with our new years resolutions on them! You'll also be given a special opportunity to help give your input on planning programs for 2025!&nbs...

Registration
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Body:

 

Join us to make some bingo cards with our new years resolutions on them! You'll also be given a special opportunity to help give your input on planning programs for 2025! 

 

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. 

LEGO Challenges Mini-figure

LEGO Challenges

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
School-Age
Body:

Calling all LEGO Builders! This program offers challenge activities to spark your imagination and build critical thinking skills.Open to children in Grades 2-5.Meets the first Wedn...

Registration
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Body:

Calling all LEGO Builders! This program offers challenge activities to spark your imagination and build critical thinking skills.

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. 

Book tree

Friends of the Library Meeting

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Come and join in a Friends of the Library meeting! Meet new people and help the library fundraise.

Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Body:

Come and join in a Friends of the Library meeting! Meet new people and help the library fundraise.

Story Book Art showing art supplies

Storybook Art

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age
Body:

Storybook Art is a monthly program for kids in Grades K-2 that combines reading and creativity! This month we will be reading Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner and then make...

Registration
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. 

Toddler slide

Toddle Time

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

This program is for children 12 months to 3 years of age with a participating adult. We sing, share stories, do fun activities, and move, move, move!! No registration is required. ...

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

This program is for children 12 months to 3 years of age with a participating adult. We sing, share stories, do fun activities, and move, move, move!! No registration is required. Bring a small stuffed animal to class each week.

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. 

Craftopia Beaded Snowflakes

Craftopia

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens
Body:

January Featured Project: Beaded SnowflakesJoin us for a world of crafting possibilities and creativity encompassing various forms of arts such as textiles & fiber arts, needle...

Registration
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Body:

January Featured Project: Beaded Snowflakes

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. 

Get Drawn In Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids

Get Drawn In

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens
Body:

For graphic novel fans in grades 4 through 7! Join us for the return of our graphic novel book club for kids! Each month we will discuss a specific title and enjoy activities relat...

Registration
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Body:

For graphic novel fans in grades 4 through 7! Join us for the return of our graphic novel book club for kids! Each month we will discuss a specific title and enjoy activities related to the book. Meets one Monday a month from 4:30 to 5:30pm.

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

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Body:

This program is for children 3 years to those starting Kindergarten in the fall. We recite the ABC's, count, share stories, sing, make a craft and do fun activities! 

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

This program is for children 3 years to those starting Kindergarten in the fall. We recite the ABC's, count, share stories, sing, make a craft and do fun activities! 

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. 

stitch

Sip & Stitch

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Body:

Bring any tapestry or needlework such as sewing, embroidery, lace, knitting, crochet, weaving, etc. to our Sip & Stitch monthly sessions. Enjoy provided refreshments (tea or co...

Registration
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Body:

Bring any tapestry or needlework such as sewing, embroidery, lace, knitting, crochet, weaving, etc. to our Sip & Stitch monthly sessions. Enjoy provided refreshments (tea or coffee) while chatting with other crafters. Ages 16 and up.

Celebration Slime

Celebration Slime

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

 Let's start off the year with something that everyone likes... SLIME! Join us to make some sparkley celebration slime!  Grades 5-12 After 10 minutes you will b...

Registration
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Body:

 

Let's start off the year with something that everyone likes... SLIME! Join us to make some sparkley celebration slime! 

 

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. 

cardinal

Adult Paint Night: Winter Cardinal

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Join us for a winter cardinal paint tutorial. Must register to attend. $10 per person. Fee includes canvas, paint, and all supplies. Adults only.  

Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Body:

Join us for a winter cardinal paint tutorial. Must register to attend. $10 per person. Fee includes canvas, paint, and all supplies. Adults only. 

 

Magic Tree House Adventures Polar Bears Past Bedtime

Magic Tree House Adventures

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age
Body:

Come travel through time with Jack and Annie! January Book: Polar Bears Past BedtimeJoin Mrs. Wilson at the library as she reads aloud from a selected Magic Tree House book that in...

Registration
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Body:

Come travel through time with Jack and Annie! January Book: Polar Bears Past Bedtime

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. 

Toddler slide

Toddle Time

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Body:

This program is for children 12 months to 3 years of age with a participating adult. We sing, share stories, do fun activities, and move, move, move!! No registration is required. ...

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

This program is for children 12 months to 3 years of age with a participating adult. We sing, share stories, do fun activities, and move, move, move!! No registration is required. Bring a small stuffed animal to class each week.

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. 

cardinal

Adult Paint Night: Winter Cardinal

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Join us for a winter cardinal paint tutorial. Must register to attend. $10 per person. Fee includes canvas, paint, and all supplies. Adults only.  

Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Body:

Join us for a winter cardinal paint tutorial. Must register to attend. $10 per person. Fee includes canvas, paint, and all supplies. Adults only. 


 

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Body:

This program is for children 3 years to those starting Kindergarten in the fall. We recite the ABC's, count, share stories, sing, make a craft and do fun activities! 

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

This program is for children 3 years to those starting Kindergarten in the fall. We recite the ABC's, count, share stories, sing, make a craft and do fun activities! 

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. 

cardinal in winter

WHO KNEW? Birding in Western PA

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Did you know that in the 1930s thru 1960s, pigeon lofts and pigeon racing clubs were seen in many backyards throughout western Pennsylvania, including Tarentum?   Discover mor...

Registration
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Body:

Did you know that in the 1930s thru 1960s, pigeon lofts and pigeon racing clubs were seen in many backyards throughout western Pennsylvania, including Tarentum?

Manga Club

Manga Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

 Check out our NEW Manga Club! Meet up with other manga lovers and chat about our chosen book! For our first meeting we'll be reading Vol. 1 of My Hero Academia! Interested in...

Registration
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

book

Kitchen Sink Book Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

In the company of Ralph Waldo Emerson and enlightened friends, the beautiful, brilliant Margaret becomes “the radiant genius and fiery heart” of the Transcendentalists. She inspire...

Registration
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Body:

In the company of Ralph Waldo Emerson and enlightened friends, the beautiful, brilliant Margaret becomes “the radiant genius and fiery heart” of the Transcendentalists.

DIY Squishy Circuits Lab

STEM: Squishy Circuit Lab

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
School-Age
Body:

Squishy Circuits use conductive and insulating play dough to teach the basics of electrical circuits, a perfect blend of play and learning!Make a light up snowman using the provide...

Registration
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Body:

Squishy Circuits use conductive and insulating play dough to teach the basics of electrical circuits, a perfect blend of play and learning!

Make a light up snowman using the provided materials.

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.