Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential: a virtual talk with Nir Eyal
2026-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Author Talks
In Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, and what you do—and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential. Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and unforgettable case studies, Eyal introduces the Three Powers of Belief: Attention, Anticipation, and Agency.

Beyond Belief reveals the science behind incredible breakthroughs and shows why your limits aren’t fixed—they’re learned.

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Simply Mahjong
2026-05-26 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 7 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. Space is Limited!

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

Hands-On Aromatherapy
2026-05-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Join us as a certified aromatherapist shows us some natural relief techniques on our hands with essential oils, including how to gently care for gardening blisters, remove germs, and also how to do a hand massage. After all, our hands do a lot for us, it’s only fair that we treat them well.

This program is FREE but registration is required.

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

Mystery Book Club
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-10-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-11-19 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!

Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts: a Virtual Talk with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig
2026-06-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Author Talks
A Dolly Parton crop art portrait. Size-96 cowboy boots. A button quilt. This book features more than 100 photos of extraordinary and unconventional crafts from state and tribal fairs, including needlework, basketry, jewelry, ceramics, crop art, butter sculpture, and saddles. The catalog highlights personal stories and regional and cultural traditions, creating a vibrant portrait of American life.

Come one, come all. State Fairs has a little something for everyone.

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Alpaca Fibers Demonstration
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Learn about why alpaca farming is growing in the United States from someone who raises them. See and feel alpaca fleece firsthand, learn how it’s processed, and about its many uses.
While there is no alpaca for this event, there will be one in August.

This is a FREE program but registration is required.

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

A Pittsburgh Boyhood
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Br. Elliott Maloney, a Benedictine monk and professor of many years at St. Vincent College, joins us to share some of his book, 6928 Thomas Boulevard.

In it, he goes over memories from his 1950s childhood in the beautiful Pittsburgh section of North Point Breeze.

This is a FREE program but registration is required.

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

Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: A Virtual Talk about Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Author Talks
Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers. Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles.

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Meet Mercy Otis Warren
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
An activist, playwright, and pamphleteer, Mercy Otis Warren used her powerful words to advance the patriotic cause during the American Revolution.
Join us as she retells how she used her words to support independence and shape the conversation surrounding a new nation, including stories of colonial life, revolutionary politics, and Warren’s friendships with key figures of the era.
This is a FREE program but registration is required.
To register, stop by the Circulation Desk, call 724-539-1972, or click HERE

Nurturing Future Generations: A Virtual Talk about Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Author Talks
Join us in conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life, all with a mission to nurture the next great generation.

Good Grandpa is inspiring, uplifting, evocative, and filled with genuine emotion. It is a recipe of hope for a divided America, and the book that will be on every grandparent’s reading list.

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Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals: a Virtual Talk with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Author Talks
Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, celebrating beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

Diaspora Spice Co. sources spices from 150 regenerative farms across South Asia. From elders, indigenous communities, young changemakers, and brilliant multi-generational farming families across India and Sri Lanka, these spices recognize those leading the way in sustainable and climate change resistant agriculture.

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Smartphone / Tablet Workshop
2026-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
New technology can be a challenge to understand, especially if no one takes the time to walk you through learning about it.
Join us as presenters from the YWCA go over how to use smartphones/tablets to:

Make Calls
Send Texts
Use Email
Take Photos
Set-up your Calendar and Reminders

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

Seniors for Safe Driving
2026-07-02 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.

To register please click HERE to visit the Seniors for Safe Driving website or call 724-283-0245 or 800-559-4880.

Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter
2026-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Author Talks
Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.

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Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Author Talks
In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.

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The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World in a Virtual Talk with Dr. Marisa Franco
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Author Talks
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection.

Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize.

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The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen: a Virtual Talk with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
2026-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Author Talks
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space.

The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.

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Seniors for Safe Driving
2026-08-05 15:00 - 17:00 | 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.
To register please visit the Seniors for Safe Driving website or call 724-283-0245 or 800-559-4880

When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy in a Virtual Talk with Beronda Montgomery
2026-08-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Author Talks
The histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans. Pecan trees were domesticated by an enslaved African named Antoine; sycamore trees were both havens and signposts for people trying to escape enslavement; poplar trees are historically associated with lynching; and willow bark has offered the gift of medicine.

In When Trees Testify, award-winning plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery explores the ways seven trees—as well as the cotton shrub—are intertwined with Black history and culture.

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High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery Virtual Author Talk with Lucy Foley
2026-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Author Talks
Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.

High in the Swiss Alps, accessible only by a single, winding railway, stands the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel. But not everyone is here for a winter holiday. Beneath the champagne and furs, dark histories simmer; old grudges emerge like cracks in the ice. And someone is watching from the shadows. And someone is watching from the shadows. A polite, unassuming woman with an extraordinary mind: Miss Marple. When a body is found and a blizzard cuts off all escape, only Miss Marple can connect the clues before the killer strikes again. Because it isn’t a question of who has a motive, but who’s next…

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