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Mosaic Creations

Mosaic Creations

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Body:

 Join us this week focusing on culture as a way to color your world! Today we'll be looking at the cultural place of mosaics throughout history! Then we'll be SMASHING and CRE...

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Join us this week focusing on culture as a way to color your world! Today we'll be looking at the cultural place of mosaics throughout history! Then we'll be SMASHING and CREATING our own! 

 

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WHO KNEW? All Aboard! local railroad history & Tarentum mural

Tuesday, June 17, 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 on October 12, 1866, the 1st official train came through Tarentum?  It’s 1st stop was at Judge Brackenridge’s home in Natrona.  Discover more interesting fac...

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

Did you know on October 12, 1866, the 1st official train came through Tarentum?  It’s 1st stop was at Judge Brackenridge’s home in Natrona.  Discover more interesting facts in the next local history program: WHO KNEW?

Acrylic Pouring Painting

FULL - Acrylic Pouring Painting

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

School-Age

Body:

Join us for a splash of color and create an acrylic pour painting! Acrylic pouring painting (also known as fluid art) is a fun and vibrant art style where paint is poured onto...

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

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FULL - Adult Watercolor Paint Introduction: Flowers

Wednesday, June 18, 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 free introduction to watercolor painting. Practice painting simple flowers on watercolor paper & then make greeting cards. All supplies are included.Please sign u...

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

Join us for a free introduction to watercolor painting. Practice painting simple flowers on watercolor paper & then make greeting cards. All supplies are included.

Please sign up to attend.

Reverse Coloring Art

FULL - Reverse Coloring Art

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

School-Age

Body:

Get ready for an artistic adventure like no other! In our Reverse Coloring Art program, you’ll start with a colorful masterpiece and then add your own creative touches to finish th...

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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:

Get ready for an artistic adventure like no other! In our Reverse Coloring Art program, you’ll start with a colorful masterpiece and then add your own creative touches to finish the design.

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Artful Adventure - Paint the Rainbow

All Day 6/15–6/21
Children, School-Age
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Children, School-Age
Body:

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Red-y, Set, Go! – Adventures in red

All Day 6/15–6/21
Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Body:

Weekly calendar

Vibrant Voices - Culture Canvas

All Day 6/16–6/21
Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Teens
Body:

weekly calendar

Nail & Yarn Heart Art

10:00am–7:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Adults
Body:

Pick up an adult craft kit to create a nail & string heart art! Supplies included in the kit. Available June 16, while supplies last. 

Colorful Tales Family Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool, Families
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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- Story Time at the Park

12:00pm–12:30pm
Preschool, Families
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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. 

Mosaic Creations

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

 

Join us this week focusing on culture as a way to color your world! Today we'll be looking at the cultural place of mosaics throughout history! Then we'll be SMASHING and CREATING our own! 

 

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. 

WHO KNEW? All Aboard! local railroad history & Tarentum mural

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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 on October 12, 1866, the 1st official train came through Tarentum?  It’s 1st stop was at Judge Brackenridge’s home in Natrona.  Discover more interesting facts in the next local history program: WHO KNEW?

FULL - Acrylic Pouring Painting

2:00pm–3:00pm
School-Age
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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. 

FULL - Adult Watercolor Paint Introduction: Flowers

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

Join us for a free introduction to watercolor painting. Practice painting simple flowers on watercolor paper & then make greeting cards. All supplies are included.

Please sign up to attend.

FULL - Reverse Coloring Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
School-Age
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

Get ready for an artistic adventure like no other! In our Reverse Coloring Art program, you’ll start with a colorful masterpiece and then add your own creative touches to finish the design.

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 Cuties- Toddle Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies and Toddlers
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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. 

FULL - Henna

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Informational Speaker
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. 

Henna PRESENTATION ONLY

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Informational Speaker
Registration Required
Body:

Henna is a reddish-brown dye that comes from the leaves of the henna plant. It's been used for thousands of years to dye hair, skin, and fabrics.

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 Bubbalicious Art

10:00am–2:00pm
Families
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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. 

Art Adventure - Illuminate with Color

All Day 6/22–6/28
Children, School-Age
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Children, School-Age
Body:

weekly calendar

Orange You Glad We’re Reading?

All Day 6/22–6/28
Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Body:

weekly calendar

Vibrant Voices - Frame Your World

All Day 6/23–6/28
Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Teens
Body:

weekly calendar

Seashell Wind Chimes

10:00am–7:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Body:

Pick up an adult take-home craft kit to make a seashell wind chime. Supplies included in kit. While supplies last. Limit one per adult.

FULL - Adult Craft: Homemade Body Scrubs

5:30pm–6:45pm
Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Registration Required
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

Get your skin ready for summer!

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 Tales Family Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool, Families
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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- Story Time at the Park

12:00pm–12:30pm
Preschool, Families
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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. 

Sip & Stitch

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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.

Nature Photography

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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.