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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
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 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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FULL - DIY Kaleidoscope

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:

Color Your World: DIY Kaleidoscope Workshop

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. 

Teen Self Portrait

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 hardest pieces of art for many artists is their self-portrait. Today we'll take a look at some of the greatest self-portraits throughout history and then we'll make our own abstract versions of our self-portraits! 

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. 

Creative Chaos: A Family Art Extravaganza

1:00pm–3:00pm
Families
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Creative Chaos: A Family Art Extravaganza

Psychology of Color: Meanings, Moods & Trends

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: Informational Speaker
Registration Required
Body:

Colors carry meanings and messages, and influence our judgement and decision making. Explore the hidden meanings behind colors, how they affect our moods, and how national brands use the tools of color.

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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. 

FULL - 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:

Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds

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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. 

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. 

Gratitude Letters

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
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. 

Color Our World Art Exhibit

5:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Body:

🎨 Color Our World Art Exhibit! 🎨

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

Meet the Author: Ken Gormley, President of Duquesne University

6:00pm–7:00pm
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: Book Club, Informational Speaker, Local History
Registration Required
Body:

Meet the Author: Ken Gormley, President of Duquesne University

Library Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room

Library Closed

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Library Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room

50 Book Club Challenge

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

Friends of the Library Meeting

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Body:

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

Library Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room

50 Book Club Challenge

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

Election Polling Place

7:00am–8:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room

Friends of the Library Meeting

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Body:

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

50 Book Club Challenge

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

Library Closed

All Day 11/27–11/28
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Friends of the Library Meeting

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Body:

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

50 Book Club Challenge

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

Library Closed

All Day 12/24–12/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Community Library of Allegheny Valley