Adams Memorial Library

Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns in a Virtual Talk with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell
2025-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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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
2025-06-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-19 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!

Mystery Book Club
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | 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!

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.

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On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains: a Virtual Talk with Pria Anand
2025-07-31 14:00 - 15:00
The Mind Electric speaks to the stories we tell ourselves about our brains, and the stories that our brains tell to us.

Neurologist Pria Anand reveals—through case study, history, fable, and memoir—all that the medical establishment has overlooked: the complexity and wonder of brains in health and in extremis, and the vast gray area between sanity and insanity, doctor and patient, and illness and wellness, each separated from the next by the thin veneer of a different story.

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The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk: a Virtual Talk
2025-08-05 14:00 - 15:00
The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk
Tuesday, August 5 @ 2:00PM – 3:00PM
ONLINE
Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, “The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds” on Tuesday, August 5 at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Adams Memorial Library.

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Seniors for Safe Driving
2025-08-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, 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 for three years as mandated by PA State Law!

There is a fee of $17 to register.
You can register for the program by calling Seniors For Safe Driving at 724-283-0245 or 1-800-559-4880 or by visiting their website by clicking HERE.

Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction: a Virtual Talk with Casey McQuiston
2025-08-20 19:00 - 20:00
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston’s latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. Theo and Kit have been a lot of things: childhood best friends, crushes, in love, and now estranged exes. After accidentally booking the same European food and wine tour, they challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they’re over each other—except they’re definitely not.
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How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos: a Virtual Talk with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich
2025-08-28 14:00 - 15:00
Are you working too much but feel like it’s never enough? Have you turned the act of pretending you’re “fine” into an art form? Does self-care feel like one more item on your already long to-do list?
We’ve been taught that resilience is the secret to navigating life’s most difficult moments. But according to New York Times bestselling author, organizational psychologist, and researcher Dr. Tasha Eurich, there is one problem with this assumption. Scientifically, resilience isn’t an unlimited resource, especially with the growing pressure and uncertainty we’re experiencing today.

Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And Why Resilience Alone Isn’t Enough).

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

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Knifty Knitters
2025-09-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-16 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!

On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love: A Virtual Talk with Hannah Nicole Maehrer
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:00
Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.
About the book: Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute, she was applying for an entry-level position that promised “light paperwork and occasional beheadings,” and the next, she was knee-deep in magical mayhem, murder plots, and an entirely inappropriate crush on her brooding, sharp-jawed, walking disaster of a boss.
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Simply Mahjong
2025-09-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Interested in learning how to play Mahjong? Starting on Wednesday, September 10 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.
Sessions will be every Wednesday from September 10 through October 29!
Register now as space is limited to 8 people!
To register, stop by the Upstairs Circulation Desk or call 724-539-1972!

Argue Less and Talk More: A Virtual Talk with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher
2025-09-10 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.

The Next Conversation gives you practical phrases that will lead to powerful results, from breaking down defensiveness in a hard talk with a family member to finding your own assertive voice at the boardroom conference table. Your every word matters, and by controlling how you communicate every day, you will create waves of positive impact that will resonate throughout your relationships to last a lifetime.

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The Power of Scent
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
From the ancient past to modern medical journals essential oils have a wide variety of uses, from household cleaning to healing therapy and first aid. Not all oils are the same though. Some brands can be irritating and cause negative reactions, but pure, therapeutic grade essential oils are made from plant fragrances, with no artificial ingredients.

Come learn from a certified Aromatherapist with 30 years of experience about how you can use them to better your, and even your pets’ lives.
Some fragrances will be used during the program.

This program is FREE but registration is required. To register, stop by the Upstairs Circulation Desk, call 724-539-1972, or click HERE.

Seniors for Safe Driving
2025-09-15 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 for three years as mandated by PA State Law!

There is a fee of $17 to register.
You can register for the program by calling Seniors For Safe Driving at 724-283-0245 or 1-800-559-4880 or by visiting their website by clicking HERE

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell: a Virtual Talk with Author Gabe Henry
2025-09-17 14:00 - 15:00
In Enough is Enuf, Gabe Henry humorously traces the “simplified spelling movement” from medieval England to Revolutionary America, from the birth of standup comedy to contemporary pop music, and explores its lasting influence in words like color (without a U), plow (without -ugh), and the iconic ’90s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U.”

Finally, Henry brings us to the digital age, where the swift pace of online exchanges now pushes us all 2ward simplification.
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