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Adult Craft: Mosaic Tiles

Monday, August 25, 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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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 mas...

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

Summer Scrubs

Summer Scrubs

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

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 Store away a jar of summery smelling goodness to scrub away your worries with our DIY Summer Scrub!  Grades 5-12 **After 10 minutes you'll be considered a "no ...

Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Store away a jar of summery smelling goodness to scrub away your worries with our DIY Summer Scrub!

 

 

Grades 5-12

 

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Meet the Author: Ken Gormley, President of Duquesne University

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Program Type:

Book Club, Informational Speaker, Local History

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Meet the Author: Ken Gormley, President of Duquesne UniversityMr. Gormley will be at the library discussing his novel, The Heiress of Pittsburgh, a legal thrille and "love story" t...

Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Informational Speaker, Local History
Registration Required
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Meet the Author: Ken Gormley, President of Duquesne University

Book Sale

Preview Night of Used Book Sale

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

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Book Sale
Book Sale

Used Book Sale

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Library of Allegheny Valley

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Color Our World Art Exhibit Submissions

All Day
All Ages
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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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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.

Color Our World Art Exhibit Submissions

All Day
All Ages
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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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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.

Color Our World Art Exhibit Submissions

All Day
All Ages
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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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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.

Color Our World Art Exhibit Submissions

All Day
All Ages
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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.

Color Our World Art Exhibit Submissions

All Day
All Ages
Registration Required
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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.

Color Our World Art Exhibit Submissions

All Day
All Ages
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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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All Day
Teens
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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! 

 
10 am

Suncatcher Take-Home Craft

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

Pin Making

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

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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. 
2 pm
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Sip & Stitch

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
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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.

Colors in Space

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

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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. 
3 pm

FULL - Galaxy Jars

3:00pm–4:00pm
School-Age
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Library Branch: Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
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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. 
4 pm

Potholder Weaving

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

Adult Paint Night: Ice Cream Cone

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

Adult Paint Night: Ice Cream Cone

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.