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Woven in Color: Yarn Weaving

Yarn Weaving

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age

Get ready to explore the colorful world of weaving in this fun and interactive program! During Woven in Color, kids will learn how to weave beautiful yarn creations using mini cardboard looms.

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Get ready to explore the colorful world of weaving in this fun and interactive program! During Woven in Color, kids will learn how to weave beautiful yarn creations using mini cardboard looms.

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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. 

Synesthesia Study

Synesthesia Study

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

 

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

Rainbow Plastic Canvas

Plastic Canvas Creations: Make a Rainbow

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age

Join us this summer for a colorful crafting experience! In this hands-on program, kids will learn the art of plastic canvas—a fun and easy craft that involves stitching colorful yarn onto plastic grid sheets.

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

Join us this summer for a colorful crafting experience! In this hands-on program, kids will learn the art of plastic canvas—a fun and easy craft that involves stitching colorful yarn onto plastic grid sheets.

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, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group:
Adults

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

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
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Come and join in a Friends of the Library meeting! Meet new people and help the library fundraise.

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Family Fun Saturday: Color Our World Chalk the Walk

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group:
Families

Join us for Family Fun Saturdays: Color Our World, where creativity knows no bounds! Every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., come explore a variety of exciting art projects that celebrate color and creativity.

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Age Group: Families
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Join us for Family Fun Saturdays: Color Our World, where creativity knows no bounds! Every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., come explore a variety of exciting art projects that celebrate color 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. 

Planting a Rainbow book

Colorful Storybook Creations

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age

Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
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Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert

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. 

colorful family

Colorful Tales Family Story Time

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Families

Join Miss Judy and Miss Casey for an hour of stories, songs, counting, ABC's, activities and a craft as they explore the many colors of the rainbow! No registration is required.

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
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Join Miss Judy and Miss Casey for an hour of stories, songs, counting, ABC's, activities and a craft as they explore the many colors of the rainbow! 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. 

Color Splash

Color Splash- Story Time at the Park

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Families

This summer join Miss Judy and Miss Casey at Riverview Park in Tarentum, at the picnic table shelter by the water park at noon for colorful stories, songs, rhymes and more! No registration is required! 

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
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This summer join Miss Judy and Miss Casey at Riverview Park in Tarentum, at the picnic table shelter by the water park at noon for colorful stories, songs, rhymes and more! 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. 

Sun Printing

Sun Printing

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens

 

There's a reason why art and nature often go hand-in-hand and today we'll be using nature to CREATE art! We'll be using a special type of paper and sunlight to make our own nature prints!

 

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
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There's a reason why art and nature often go hand-in-hand and today we'll be using nature to CREATE art! We'll be using a special type of paper and sunlight to make our own nature prints!

 

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. 

Butterfly Painting: Sponge and Squish Art

Butterfly Painting: Sponge & Squish Art

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age

Unleash your creativity this summer with our Butterfly Painting & Squish Art project! It’s a fun way for kids to explore symmetry and pattern to create a butterfly design full of vibrant colors.

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Unleash your creativity this summer with our Butterfly Painting & Squish Art project! It’s a fun way for kids to explore symmetry and pattern to create a butterfly design full of vibrant colors.

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. 

Colors of Nature: Perler Beads

"Colors of Nature" Perler Bead Crafting

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
School-Age

Explore the beauty of nature through the magic of Perler beads! Whether it's vibrant flowers, fluttering butterflies, or majestic animals, children can bring their favorite pieces of nature to life with colorful beads.

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

Explore the beauty of nature through the magic of Perler beads! Whether it's vibrant flowers, fluttering butterflies, or majestic animals, children can bring their favorite pieces of nature to life with colorful beads.

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. 

Colors of Nature: Perler Beads

"Colors of Nature" Perler Bead Crafting

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
School-Age

Explore the beauty of nature through the magic of Perler beads! Whether it's vibrant flowers, fluttering butterflies, or majestic animals, children can bring their favorite pieces of nature to life with colorful beads.

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

Explore the beauty of nature through the magic of Perler beads! Whether it's vibrant flowers, fluttering butterflies, or majestic animals, children can bring their favorite pieces of nature to life with colorful beads.

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. 

colorful toddle time

Colorful Cuties- Toddle Time

Friday, July 11, 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 colorful half hour of stories, songs, rhymes and movement! No registration is required. Children under 3 years of age are welcome with a participating adult!

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

Join Miss Judy and Miss Casey for a colorful half hour of stories, songs, rhymes and movement! No registration is required. Children under 3 years of age are welcome with a 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. 

Flower Power Crafting

Flower Power Crafting

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

 

Today we'll be using flowers as a key material in our crafting! We'll be making flower suncatchers and using the technique "flower pounding" to print colorful designs!

 

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

 

Today we'll be using flowers as a key material in our crafting! We'll be making flower suncatchers and using the technique "flower pounding" to print colorful designs!

 

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. 

Family Fun Saturday: Color Our World Watercolor Salt Paintings

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group:
Families

Join us for Family Fun Saturdays: Color Our World, where creativity knows no bounds! Every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., come explore a variety of exciting art projects that celebrate color and creativity.

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Families
Body:

Join us for Family Fun Saturdays: Color Our World, where creativity knows no bounds! Every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., come explore a variety of exciting art projects that celebrate color 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. 

Dream Something Big: Build a Watts Tower

Build a Watts Tower

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
School-Age

You might not own a plot of land in Watts, California, but don't let that stop you from building your own Watts Tower!

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

You might not own a plot of land in Watts, California, but don't let that stop you from building your own Watts Tower!

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. 

colorful family

Colorful Tales Family Story Time

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Families

Join Miss Judy and Miss Casey for an hour of stories, songs, counting, ABC's, activities and a craft as they explore the many colors of the rainbow! No registration is required.

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

Join Miss Judy and Miss Casey for an hour of stories, songs, counting, ABC's, activities and a craft as they explore the many colors of the rainbow! 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. 

Color Splash

Color Splash- Story Time at the Park

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Families

This summer join Miss Judy and Miss Casey at Riverview Park in Tarentum, at the picnic table shelter by the water park at noon for colorful stories, songs, rhymes and more! No registration is required! 

View Details
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

This summer join Miss Judy and Miss Casey at Riverview Park in Tarentum, at the picnic table shelter by the water park at noon for colorful stories, songs, rhymes and more! 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. 

Cupcake Decorating

Cupcake Decorating

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Teens

 

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

bluey

Bluey Party

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

Hey Kids!

Come join us down under at the library for a fun game, craft, light snack, and get your picture taken with BLUEY!!

Space is limited, registration is required.

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

Hey Kids!

Come join us down under at the library for a fun game, craft, light snack, and get your picture taken with BLUEY!!

Space is limited, 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. 

Sip

Sip & Stitch

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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

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

Pony Paper Tube Marionette (Puppet)

Make a Pony Marionette (Puppet)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age

This summer, join us for a colorful and creative hands-on program during Made in Color Week!

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

This summer, join us for a colorful and creative hands-on program during Made in Color 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. 

colorful toddle time

Colorful Cuties- Toddle Time

Friday, July 18, 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 colorful half hour of stories, songs, rhymes and movement! No registration is required. Children under 3 years of age are welcome with a participating adult!

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

Join Miss Judy and Miss Casey for a colorful half hour of stories, songs, rhymes and movement! No registration is required. Children under 3 years of age are welcome with a 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.