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Halloween Costume Sale!

All Day 10/10 - 10/25
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Looking for the perfect Halloween costume without spending a fortune? The Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a gently used Halloween Costume Sale beginning at our Halloween Hullabaloo event on Thursday, October 10.

Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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Looking for the perfect Halloween costume without spending a fortune? The Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a gently used Halloween Costume Sale beginning at our Halloween Hullabaloo event on Thursday, October 10.

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, October 14, 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. 

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Career Link

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in between 1:00-3:00 pm for:

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

Drop in between 1:00-3:00 pm for:

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FULL: Adult Paint Night: Black Cat

Tuesday, October 14, 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 evening painting a black cat for the Halloween season. The $10 donation includes the canvas and all supplies. Bring your favorite drinks and snacks to enjoy. All levels welcome.

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 painting a black cat for the Halloween season. The $10 donation includes the canvas and all supplies. Bring your favorite drinks and snacks to enjoy. All levels welcome.

Natsume's Book of Friends

Genre Roulette: Manga

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
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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FULL: Adult Paint Night: Black Cat

Wednesday, October 15, 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 evening painting a black cat for the Halloween season. The $10 donation includes the canvas and all supplies. Bring your favorite drinks and snacks to enjoy. All levels welcome.

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 painting a black cat for the Halloween season. The $10 donation includes the canvas and all supplies. Bring your favorite drinks and snacks to enjoy. All levels welcome.

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. 

Magic Tree House Adventures program

Magic Tree House Adventures

Thursday, October 16, 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! October Book: Mummies in the Morning

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! October Book: Mummies in the Morning

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, October 17, 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. 

Craftopia - Ghost in a Jar

Craftopia - Ghost in a Jar

Saturday, October 18, 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

October Featured Craft: Ghost in a Jar 

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

October Featured Craft: Ghost in a Jar 

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, October 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens

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.

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

Tuesday, October 21, 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. 

Smoking Cauldron

Smoking Cauldron Art

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

 

Eye of newt, toe of frog, get your SpOoKy self to the library for some smoking cauldron art!

 

Grades 5-12

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

 

Eye of newt, toe of frog, get your SpOoKy self to the library for some smoking cauldron art!

 

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. 

ALCOA logo

WHO KNEW? ALCOA - history of aluminum & Wearever products

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

Did you know ALCOA began as a small company in 1891 and today is #1 aluminum company in the world?  Learn more about ALCOA in the next library WHO KNEW? program on Tuesday, October 21 at 6:00 pm.  The WHO KNEW?

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 ALCOA began as a small company in 1891 and today is #1 aluminum company in the world?  Learn more about ALCOA in the next library WHO KNEW? program on Tuesday, October 21 at 6:00 pm.  The WHO KNEW?

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Sip & Stitch

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Enjoy provided refreshments & friendly conversation, while you work on your needlecraft projects. Please register by calling 724-226-3491 or online.

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

Enjoy provided refreshments & friendly conversation, while you work on your needlecraft projects. Please register by calling 724-226-3491 or online.

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Kitchen Sink Book Club

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

Welcome to the Kitchen Sink Book Club—reading a little bit of everything the literary world has to offer!

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

Welcome to the Kitchen Sink Book Club—reading a little bit of everything the literary world has to offer!

Fluffy Pumpkin Slime program

FULL - STEM: Fluffy Pumpkin Slime

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
School-Age

Get messy and creative making fluffy pumpkin slime! Kids will take home their slime in a festive Jack-o-Lantern jar. All materials provided. 
Registration required. Grades 2-5.

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

Get messy and creative making fluffy pumpkin slime! Kids will take home their slime in a festive Jack-o-Lantern jar. All materials provided. 
Registration required. Grades 2-5.

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, October 23, 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, October 24, 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. 

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, October 28, 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. 

Moonlight Mafia

Moonlight Mafia

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

50 Book Club Challenge

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Fluffy Slime

RESCHEDULED: STEM Club: Fluffy Slime

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens

Originally Oct. 7 RESCHEDULED to Oct. 29

 

Get hands-on with spooky science! Join us to make fluffy, stretchy Halloween slime—perfect for ghostly fun and gooey experiments!

 

 

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

Originally Oct. 7 RESCHEDULED to Oct. 29

 

Get hands-on with spooky science! Join us to make fluffy, stretchy Halloween slime—perfect for ghostly fun and gooey experiments!

 

 

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, October 31, 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. 

STEM TALE Help Hansel and Gretel Trap the Witch

STEM TALE: Help Hansel & Gretel Trap the Witch!

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
School-Age

Join us for a Fairy Tale with a STEM Twist!

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

Join us for a Fairy Tale with a STEM Twist!

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.