Adams Memorial Library

Palmer Summer Reading Kickoff Party at Caldwell Memorial Library
2025-06-02 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Caldwell Memorial Library, Derry Area High School 988 N. Chestnut St Ext, Derry, PA, 15627, United States
Caldwell Memorial Library is kicking off Summer Reading with a party!
Enjoy colorful crafts, activities, & snacks!
To register, please call Caldwell Memorial Library at 724-694-1401 ext. 3110!

Knifty Knitters
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!

Mister Rogers Family Days Storytime in the Park
2025-06-03 13:15 - 14:15 | Legion Keener Park, Legion Keener Park Rd, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Miss Karen will be in Legion Keener Park for a Mister Rogers Family Days themed storytime!
Since we’re outside, make sure to bring a blanket or chair!
To register, go to misterrogersfamilyday.org

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!

Stories With the Chief
2025-06-05 10:30 - 11:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Enjoy a fun storytime with Latrobe’s Chief of Police, Chief Bosco! He’ll be reading a selection of books to celebrate Mister Rogers Family Days!
This program requires registration. To register, stop by the Children’s Room desk or call 724-537-4383!

Mister Rogers Family Days
2025-06-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
We’re going to be having so much fun here at the library!
From 10AM to 3PM we’ll have fun activities while you beat the heat!
No registration is required!

Mister Rogers Family Days Magic Show
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Funny man magician Steve Haberman will be entertaining the young and old with wondrous feats of magic!
He’ll be outside in front of the library at 11AM and 1PM, so there’s no reason to miss the show!
To register, go to misterrogersfamilyday.org

Song & Rhyme Time
2025-06-09 10:30 - 11:00
Join Miss Karen for an at-home song and rhyme session to enjoy any time or anywhere!
You can follow along on our website or social media!
For this video and more, go HERE!

The Stages of the Butterfly's Life
2025-06-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ the Divine Teacher School, 323 Chestnut St, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and some words in ASL in this interactive program!
This program is held in Christ the Divine Teacher School Cafeteria and requires registration.
To register, please stop by the Children’s Room desk, call 724-537-4383 or click HERE!
Please DO NOT contact CDT to register for this program! They are gracious enough to be our venue, but registration is ONLY through the CHILDREN’S ROOM!

Bake a Tale: Paint Palette Sugar Cookies Take Home Craft
2025-06-09 18:00 - 18:30
Celebrate our summer reading theme with cookies!
Pick up your free recipe and activity kit starting Monday, June 9, so you can follow along on our website or social media! While supplies last!
For this video and more, go HERE!

Wee Read
2025-06-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-12 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for children birth to 2½ years old & their caregivers. It combines songs, rhymes, and books for a fun and engaging early literacy experience.
The same Wee Read session is repeated each week.
This program requires registration. To register, stop by the Children’s Room desk or call 724-537-4383!

Storytime
2025-06-10 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-12 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-17 11:30 - 12:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for children ages 2½ to 5 years old who enjoy listening to stories, and their caregivers. It features books, songs, and rhymes.
The same Storytime session is repeated each week.
This program requires registration. To register, stop by the Children’s Room desk or call 724-537-4383!

Storytime in the Park
2025-06-10 13:15 - 14:15, 2025-06-17 13:15 - 14:15 | Legion Keener Park, Legion Keener Park Rd, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Join us at Legion Keener Park for an all-ages storytime!
Make sure to bring a blanket!
Check our website and social media for weather-related cancellations.
This program requires registration. To register, stop by the Children’s Room Desk, call 724-537-4383, or 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!

Color Your World with Storyteller Alan Irvine
2025-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ the Divine Teacher School, 323 Chestnut St, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Did you know that colors in stories are important? From a red cloak to a pot of gold, storyteller Alan Irvine will share folk tales and legends from around the world.
This program is held in Christ the Divine Teacher School Cafeteria and requires registration.
To register, please stop by the Children’s Room desk, call 724-537-4393 or click HERE!
Please DO NOT contact CDT to register for this program! They are gracious enough to be our venue, but registration is ONLY through the CHILDREN’S ROOM!

Book & Craft: Melted Crayon Butterfly
2025-06-11 14:30 - 15:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Make your own melted crayon butterfly for the summer!
This craft is for children 7 & up, so younger children will need help.
This program is requires registration. To register, please stop by the Children’s Room desk, call 724-537-4383 or click HERE!

Puzzle Competition
2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Calling all puzzlers! Assemble your team of up to 4 and compete with others to determine who the best puzzle solvers are.

There will also be small prizes and pizza for everyone who participates. Hurry as registration is limited to a max of 5 teams.

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

Friday Photos
2025-06-13 14:00 - 14:30
Join Dandelion, Bryony, Diantha, & Rosie on Instagram to see what they’re reading this week!
You never know–there may summer reading surprises for you!
Catch those rascals on Instagram!

Song & Rhyme
2025-06-16 10:30 - 11:00

Streams & Forests
2025-06-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ the Divine Teacher School, 323 Chestnut St, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Learn about woodland creatures, the invertebrates that live in our streams, trees, bugs, slugs and more in this interactive hands-on program from the Westmoreland Land Trust!
This program is held in Christ the Divine Teacher School Cafeteria and requires registration.
To register, please stop by the Children’s Room desk, call 724-537-4383 or click HERE!
Please DO NOT contact CDT to register for this program! They are gracious enough to be our venue, but registration is ONLY through the CHILDREN’S ROOM!

Used Book Sale and Basket Lottery at Caldwell Memorial Library
2025-06-16 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-17 15:00 - 19:00 | Caldwell Memorial Library, Derry Area High School 988 N. Chestnut St Ext, Derry, PA, 15627, United States
Come see the variety of fiction, cookbooks, and biographies for all ages available to purchase at reasonable prices!
There will be a preview sale of our used books on Monday, June 16 from 3:00PM – 7:00PM, with a $5 entrance fee.
Regular sales will be June 17 & 18 from 3:00PM – 7:00PM with a clearance sale on Thursday, June 19 from 3:00PM – 7:00PM where all books will be $5 a bag!
For more information or to donate books, please call Caldwell Memorial Library at 724-694-1401 ext. 3110!

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!
