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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.

garden

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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Adult Paint Night: Seashell Shoreline

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

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Enjoy an evening out with your bff or beau- or some much needed alone time! We'll follow along to a video presentation to paint a summer shoreline. The painting is an easy to mediu...

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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Registration Required
Payment Required
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Enjoy an evening out with your bff or beau- or some much needed alone time! We'll follow along to a video presentation to paint a summer shoreline. The painting is an easy to medium difficulty, but beginners are welcome.

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Anime Club

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Program Type:

Technology

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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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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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
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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. 

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
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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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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. 

Adult Watercolor Paint Introduction: Flowers

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

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.

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

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
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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. 

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
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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.

Adult Craft: Homemade Body Scrubs

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Get your skin ready for summer!

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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. 

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
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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. 

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.

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. 

Forced Perspective Photography

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. 

Dish Towel Patriotic Art

10:00am - 7:00pm
Adults
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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.

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.

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. 

Synesthesia Study

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. 

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.

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. 

Lavender Cotton Swab Art

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

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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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. 

Sun Printing

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, 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!

 

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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
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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.

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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
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 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. 

Flower Power Crafting

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:

 

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.