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Adult Craft: Star Spangled Centerpiece

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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We’ll be making patriotic centerpieces for our upcoming national summer holidays. Bring some red, white & blue faux flowers and dollar store bling if possible to fill in the pa...

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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We’ll be making patriotic centerpieces for our upcoming national summer holidays. Bring some red, white & blue faux flowers and dollar store bling if possible to fill in the pails. Enjoy your favorite drinks & snacks. Adults only.

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Kitchen Sink Book Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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We’ll read Woman With a Secret by Sophie Hannah in May—a dark and chilling psychological thriller in which a woman desperate to hide a devastating secret in her past is drawn into ...

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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We’ll read Woman With a Secret by Sophie Hannah in May—a dark and chilling psychological thriller in which a woman desperate to hide a devastating secret in her past is drawn into a murder investigation.

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Friends of the Library Meeting

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

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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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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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5:30 Tour : Rabkin Japanese Garden Tour-A Fundraiser for the Library

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Join us for a serene evening at the stunning Rabkin Japanese Gardens! Enjoy refreshing mocktails and light appetizers as you stroll through this hidden gem. Choose from two tour ti...

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Body:

Join us for a serene evening at the stunning Rabkin Japanese Gardens! Enjoy refreshing mocktails and light appetizers as you stroll through this hidden gem. Choose from two tour times—5:30 p.m.

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6:30 Tour : Rabkin Japanese Garden Tour-A Fundraiser for the Library

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Body:

Join us for a serene evening at the stunning Rabkin Japanese Gardens! Enjoy refreshing mocktails and light appetizers as you stroll through this hidden gem. Choose from two tour ti...

Register Now
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Body:

Join us for a serene evening at the stunning Rabkin Japanese Gardens! Enjoy refreshing mocktails and light appetizers as you stroll through this hidden gem. Choose from two tour times—5:30 p.m.

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Scholastic Book Fair

10:00am - 2:00pm
Children, Preschool, School-Age, Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School-Age, Teens
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📚✨ Scholastic Book Fair – Support Summer Reading! ✨📚

Scholastic Book Fair

10:00am - 7:00pm
Children, Preschool, School-Age, Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School-Age, Teens
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📚✨ Scholastic Book Fair – Support Summer Reading! ✨📚

Scholastic Book Fair

10:00am - 7:00pm
Children, Preschool, School-Age, Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School-Age, Teens
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📚✨ Scholastic Book Fair – Support Summer Reading! ✨📚

Scholastic Book Fair

10:00am - 7:00pm
Children, Preschool, School-Age, Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School-Age, Teens
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📚✨ Scholastic Book Fair – Support Summer Reading! ✨📚

Scholastic Book Fair

10:00am - 7:00pm
Children, Preschool, School-Age, Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School-Age, Teens
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📚✨ Scholastic Book Fair – Support Summer Reading! ✨📚

Scholastic Book Fair

10:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Preschool, School-Age, Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School-Age, Teens
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📚✨ Scholastic Book Fair – Support Summer Reading! ✨📚

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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Colorful Storybook Creations

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Book Club
Registration Required
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Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color by Julia Denos

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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. 

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

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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. 

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
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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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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
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Light Up Owl & Neon Art

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, STEM
Registration Required
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Join us this week for Illuminate with Color, where you can make your very own glowing light-up owl paper circuit and create a colorful neon-inspired art project.

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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. 

Mad Science: Glow Show

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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: STEM
Registration Required
Body:

Discover amazing things that glow bright in the dark and come to light!

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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 Weaving Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
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Join us for a colorful and creative craft activity during our Woven in Color week! Children will create their own beautiful paper plate rainbow weaving, exploring the spectrum of colors while practicing fine motor skills and creativity.

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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. 

Yarn Weaving

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
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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. 

Plastic Canvas Creations: Make a Rainbow

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 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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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 - Colors of Nature

All Day 7/6 - 7/12
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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Colorful Storybook Creations

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Book Club
Registration Required
Body:

Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert

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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. 

Butterfly Painting: Sponge & Squish Art

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:

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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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 Bead Crafting

1:30pm - 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, STEM
Registration Required
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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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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 Bead Crafting

4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, 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. 

Art Adventure - Crafted in Color

All Day 7/13 - 7/19
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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Build a Watts Tower

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, 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!

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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. 

Make a Pony Marionette (Puppet)

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:

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.