Mystery Book Club
2025-04-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Join this outside group every fourth Thursday of each month from 6:00PM to 7:30PM for discussion on thrillers, mysteries, whodunits, and more!
Stop by the circulation desk or call 724-539-1972 for more information!

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Virtual Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:00
New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz talks with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.

Nemesis introduces the world to the Nowhere Man, a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. But he’s not merely a legend. Evan Smoak is a man with skills, resources, and a personal mission to help those with nowhere else to turn. He’s also a man with a dangerous past. Taken from a group home at twelve, Evan was raised and trained as part of the Orphan Program, an off-the-books operation designed to create deniable intelligence assets—i.e. assassins. Evan was Orphan X. He broke with the Program, using everything he learned to disappear and reinvent himself as the Nowhere Man.

To sign up for this FREE virtual event, please click HERE!
For other upcoming (and previous) virtual talks, please click HERE!

Simply Mahjong
2025-04-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Interested in learning how to play Mahjong? Starting on Tuesday, April 15 learn the rules of how to play Mahjong using the official cards and league manual

From there, weekly Mahjong sessions will be held where players will continue to learn the game by playing with others in-person. And don’t worry–this is a beginner friendly group so reminders will be given if you need them.

Register now, as space is limited to 8 people!
To register, stop by the Upstairs Circulation Desk, call 724-539-1972, or click HERE!

Intrusions of Bigfoot with Stan Gordon
2025-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
The hunt for Bigfoot is still on and Stan Gordon hasn’t given up their trail yet!
Come learn what Stan knows from following the clues that Bigfoot has left behind and see what other recent events have caught his attention.
This program is at Adams Memorial Library and it is FREE, but registration is required. Space is limited, so don’t delay!
To register, stop by the Upstairs Circulation Desk, call 724-539-1972, or click HERE!

Knifty Knitters
2025-05-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Knifty Knitters meets at the library every first and third Tuesday of every month! This group, made up completely of volunteers, knits and crochets for various charities. New knitters are always welcome, regardless of experience–members will teach!
For more information, stop by the circulation desk or call 724-539-1972!
We can’t wait to see you!

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive: a Virtual Talk with Dr. David H. Rosmarin
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:00
Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient.
Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive.
This program is FREE but registration is required.

To sign up for this FREE virtual event, please click HERE!
For other upcoming (and previous) virtual talks, please click HERE!

On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller: a Virtual Talk with Author Liann Zhang
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00
Liann Zhang chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.

About the book: Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister Chloe has everything. Except a pulse. When Julie discovers her identical twin’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live a life she’s always envied. Transforming into Chloe is easier than Julie expected and the perks of her luxurious influencer life are pretty good. However, Julie soon realizes that Chloe’s seemingly picture-perfect life was anything but perfect. Haunted by Chloe’s untimely death and struggling to fit into the privileged influencer circle, Julie faces mounting challenges during a week long island retreat with Chloe’s influencer friends. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.

To sign up for this FREE virtual event, please click HERE!
For other upcoming (and previous) virtual talks, please click HERE!

Big Library Read: "Uncommon Measure" by Natalie Hodges
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-29
With a library card you have access to thousands of books, both physically, throughout Westmoreland County, and digitally using Libby by OverDrive.

Join the Big Read with Libby! From May 15 to May 29, OverDrive is giving readers a chance to come together and share in their worldwide digital book club, Big Library Read, Uncommon Measure by Natalie Hodges.

During this period the book will be available as both an ebook & audiobook with no waitlist or holds! You can even discuss the book with others at https://www.biglibraryread.com/ during its availability.

About the book: Uncommon Measure explores the intricate relationship between time, consciousness, and music through the lens of a young Korean American violinist. After performance anxiety derails her dream of becoming a concert soloist, Hodges embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Blending personal narrative with illuminating research in neuroscience and quantum physics, she reflects on family, prejudice, and the search for meaning. Through this genre-defying memoir, Hodges re-imagines a life once defined by classical music, now moving toward the freedom of improvisation.

Seniors for Safe Driving
2025-05-15 15:00 - 20:00 | Caldwell Memorial Library, Derry Area High School 988 N. Chestnut St Ext, Derry, PA, 15627, United States
This is a PennDOT Approved driving safety course for drivers 55+. Seniors for Safe Driving teaches in person classes to help older drivers understand how aging affects driving abilities and to provide insight about driving on today’s roadways. Upon completion attendees can qualify for reduced insurance premiums as mandated by PA State Law.
Please note that this is at Caldwell Memorial Library, which is located in the Derry Area High School library!
There is a fee of $17 to register. You can register for the program on The Seniors For Safe Driving website by clicking HERE, or by calling 724-283-0245 or 800-559-4880.

How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us: a Virtual Talk with Author Rachelle Bergstein
2025-05-21 14:00 - 15:00
Bergstein’s The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber.

This is the story of how a housewife became a groundbreaking artist, and how generations of empowered fans are her legacy, today more than ever. The books she wrote starred regular children with genuine thoughts and problems. But behind those deceptively simple tales, Blume explored the pillars of the growing women’s rights movement, in which girls and women were entitled to careers, bodily autonomy, fulfilling relationships, and even sexual pleasure.

Blume’s bravery provoked backlash, making her the country’s most-banned author in the mid-1980s. Thankfully, her works withstood those culture wars and it’s no coincidence that Blume has resurfaced as a cultural touchstone now.

To sign up for this FREE virtual event, please click HERE!For other upcoming (and previous) virtual talks, please click HERE!

Strange Encounters of PA with Stan Gordon
2025-05-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Caldwell Memorial Library, Derry Area High School 988 N. Chestnut St Ext, Derry, PA, 15627, United States
Strange lights in the sky? What could it mean? One thing is for sure Stan Gordon is on the case!
Come listen as Stan tells us about recent unusual encounters in Pennsylvania, as well as his other recent investigations.
This program is FREE but registration is required.
Please note that this is at Caldwell Memorial Library, which is located in the Derry Area High School library!
To register, stop by Caldwell Memorial Library, or call 724-694-1401 ext. 3110 or click HERE!

Four Acres Under Slavnik: A Slovenian Migration Story with local author Amy Fradel
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
When Amy Fradel read the hundreds of letters that her Slovenian grandmother, Mary Fradel, in Latrobe had saved, she discovered a powerful and intimate story about her family’s immigration in 1913 and the people who had stayed behind in Primorska. The struggle to succeed in America or survive in the old country highlights the little-known history of Primorska through turbulent times and its role in Yugoslavian history. This powerful story will resonate with anyone with immigrant ancestry.

This program is FREE but registration is required.

To register, stop by the Upstairs Circulation Desk, call 724-539-1972, or click HERE!

Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it in a Virtual Talk with Smithsonian Scientists
2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:00
You’re invited to grab your family and friends and join us as Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book, Extinctopedia: Discover What We Have L, What is at Risk, and How We Can Preserve the Diversity of Our Fragile Planet. In this talk, you will discover:

Animals that are no longer with us
Endangered animals at risk of extinction
Organizations that aim to protect animal life
Strategies for preserving biodiversity

Extinctopedia provides a fascinating catalog of life on earth and encourages the reader to find ways of preserving the incredible diversity of species, so we may all thrive and life itself can endure on this amazing and beautiful planet.

This program is FREE but registration is required.

To sign up for this FREE virtual event, please click HERE!
For other upcoming (and previous) virtual talks, please click HERE!

Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns in a Virtual Talk with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell
2025-06-10 14:00 - 15:00
You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don’t Let Him In. Along with an introduction to her newest bone-chilling, psychological thriller, Jewell will chat about her life as a writer and her critically-acclaimed body of work.

About the book: Nina, Martha, and Ash are on a collision course with a shocking truth that is far darker than anyone could have imagined. And all three are about to wish they had heeded the same warning: Don’t let him in. But the past won’t stay buried forever.

To sign up for this FREE virtual event, please click HERE!
For other upcoming (and previous) virtual talks, please click HERE!

Cozy Coasters Craft
2025-06-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Come learn the art of weaving coasters using simple techniques with a variety of colorful materials. Perfect for beginners, it offers hands-on experience in creating functional, handmade pieces.

This program is FREE but registration is required.

To register, stop by the Upstairs Circulation Desk, call 724-539-1972, or click HERE!

Knifty Knitters
2025-07-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Knifty Knitters meets at the library every first and third Tuesday of every month! This group, made up completely of volunteers, knits and crochets for various charities. New knitters are always welcome, regardless of experience–members will teach!
For more information, stop by the circulation desk or call 724-527-1972!
We can’t wait to see you!

Carve & Create: Sgraffito Design on Clay Forms
2025-07-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
In this hands-on pottery class, students will create a slab-built trinket dish, coaster set, or spoon rest while exploring the sgraffito technique. Sgraffito, meaning “to scratch” in Italian, is a decorative process where layers of underglaze are applied to the clay surface and then carefully carved away to reveal a contrasting design underneath.

Students will learn to apply underglaze to clay slabs, and use carving tools to etch patterns, textures, or illustrations into their pieces. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class offers a fun way to combine pottery and surface design for a truly personalized creation.

This program is FREE but registration is required.

To register, stop by the Upstairs Circulation Desk or call 724-539-1972.

Wildlight Jar Craft
2025-07-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
With pressed flowers and a jar, you can add a touch of natural beauty and nostalgic warmth to any room. So if you want to preserve a bit of summer night for the rest of the year this is the program for you.

This program is FREE but registration is required.

To register, stop by the Upstairs Circulation Desk, call 724-539-1972, or click HERE.

Illuminating Hope & Grace in the Face of Hardship: A Virtual Talk with Rex Ogle
2025-07-23 16:00 - 17:00
You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.

This virtual event is geared towards grades 5-8.

To sign up for this FREE virtual event, please click HERE!

For other upcoming (and previous) virtual talks, please click HERE!
