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Dish Towel Patriotic Art

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Body:

Pick up an adult craft kit to create a patriotic dish towel for the 4th of July. Supplies included. While supplies last.

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Pick up an adult craft kit to create a patriotic dish towel for the 4th of July. Supplies included. While supplies last.

A Lion's Tale in the Park

A Lion's Tale in The Park

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Age Group:

Children, Preschool, School-Age

Body:

Join the Community Library of Allegheny Valley and the Tarentum Lions Club for A Lion’s Tale in Tarentum Park on Monday, June 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. This special storytime event for...

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School-Age
Registration Required
Payment Required
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Join the Community Library of Allegheny Valley and the Tarentum Lions Club for A Lion’s Tale in Tarentum Park on Monday, June 30 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Rainbow Weaving Craft

Rainbow Weaving Craft

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

School-Age

Body:

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 c...

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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 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.

Art Exhibit

Color Our World Art Exhibit Submissions

All Day 7/1
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages

Body:

Get ready to showcase your creativity in the Color Our World Art Show! Register now, submit your art form and submission, and be part of this exciting celebration of color and crea...

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Get ready to showcase your creativity in the Color Our World Art Show! Register now, submit your art form and submission, and be part of this exciting celebration of color and creativity.

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PA Career Link

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Program Type:

Technology

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Body:

Drop in for assistance with:Resume assistance & job searchMock interviewsLearn basic computer skillsDigital training through SkillUp PAApprenticeship opportunities

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology
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Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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If you were given a film camera during photography week you'll need to turn it in by today, July 21st for Miss Maddie to go and get your photos developed in time for the Art Show Finale! 

 

Vibrant Voices - Fashion Fusion

All Day 7/21–7/26
Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Teens
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Suncatcher Take-Home Craft

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 a kit to make the craft of the week at home. Available July 21, while supplies last. Instructions & most supplies included in kit.

Adult Paint Night: Ice Cream Cone

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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:

Come and paint a summer ice cream cone! Bring a friend or enjoy yourself. Feel free to bring your favorite beverages and snacks, while you get creative. The $10 fee includes all supplies. 

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.

Potholder Weaving

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:

 

One of the often overlooked arts is that of fashion and textiles. Today, we'll be taking a look at these incredible art forms! Afterward we'll be taking a stab at weaving our own colorful potholders! 

 

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

5:30pm–7:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
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Come share your latest reads, swap book recommendations, and socialize with fellow readers. This fun, relaxed structure allows you to share in all things reading with like-minded people. No registration necessary.

Colors in Space

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, STEM
Registration Required
Body:

Explore the cosmos through art in our exciting Colors in Space program! Using chalk pastels, kids will use the elements of art — shape, line, color, texture, and value — to create their own out-of-this-world masterpieces.

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. 

The Kitchen Sink Book Club: Animal Farm

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: Book Club
Registration Required
Body:

Join us for a discussion of Animal Farm by George Orwell. Copies are available at the circulation desk.

FULL - Galaxy Jars

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
Body:

Join us for an out-of-this-world project with our Galaxy Jar crafting session!

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. 

Adult Paint Night: Ice Cream Cone

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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:

Come and paint a summer ice cream cone! Bring a friend or enjoy yourself. Feel free to bring your favorite beverages and snacks, while you get creative. The $10 fee includes all supplies. 

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. 

Pin Making

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, Technology
Registration Required
Body:

 

We'll be taking a look at the history of pins and how they evolved! Afterward we'll be making pins of our own! We have a button making machine that the kids will get to use to form their very own pins to take home! 

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 Doodle Day

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. 

Life Sized Candyland

5:00pm–7:00pm
Families
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Families
Body:

Step into a vibrant world of color and imagination as the library transforms into a life-sized Candyland!

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 - Chasing Colors in the Sky

All Day 7/27–8/1
Children, School-Age
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Children, School-Age
Body:

weekly calendar

Rainbow Rush! – A colorful celebration of all hues

All Day 7/27–8/1
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 - Portraits in Color

All Day 7/28–8/2
Teens
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: Teens
Body:

weekly calendar

Pretend Picasso Portrait Take-Home Craft

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 a kit to make the craft of the week at home. Available July 28, while supplies last. Instructions & most supplies included in kit.

Adult Craft: Mosaic Tiles

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:

Join us to create a mosaic tile at our Adult Craft Night. Please bring any old broken or cracked dishes, teacups, small tiles, etc. that can be glued to the tile to design your masterpiece.

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.