Adams Memorial Library

Wee Read
2026-05-07 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for our youngest friends from birth to 2½ years old, and their caregivers. Wee Read combines songs, rhymes, and socialization for a fun and engaging early literacy experience.
The same Wee Read session is repeated Tuesday through Thursday each week.
Please register by calling the Children’s Room at 724-537-4383 or stopping by the Children’s Room desk. Space may be limited!

Storytime
2026-05-07 11:30 - 12:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for our friends from 2½ to 5 years old who enjoy listening to stories, and their caregivers. This storytime features books on a different theme each week, plus songs and rhymes.
The same Preschool Storytime session is repeated Wednesday and Thursday each week.
Please register by calling the Children’s Room at 724-537-4383 or stopping by the Children’s Room desk. Space may be limited!

Preschool Storytime
2026-05-07 13:00 - 13:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love: a virtual talk with Marjan Kamali
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Author Talks
Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran, a story of two young women coming of age and pursuing their own goals for meaningful futures in 1950s Tehran as political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point.

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

Song & Rhyme Time
2026-05-11 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!
Watch for new videos to sing along!
To follow along, please click HERE!

Inquire Within PBS Kids: Neighborhood Take Home Kit
2026-05-11 18:00 - 18:30
Celebrate your neighborhood and its workers! (It’s what Mister Rogers would do!)

Thanks to our friends at WQED Education and Clearview Federal Credit Union, take home kits will be available in the Children’s Room starting Monday, May 11, so you can follow along on our website or social media! While supplies last!

Click HERE to follow along!

Play Days
2026-05-12 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-13 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Come and play with friends (or make new ones) at the library! We’ll have our special toys out in the Reed Room from 10:30AM to 12:30PM each day so you play in the Children’s Room and in the Reed Room!

Enjoy an indoor Play Day at the library! To register, please stop by the Children’s Room or call 724-537-4383!

Space may be limited!

Simply Mahjong
2026-05-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-19 13:00 - 16:00, 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!

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself): a virtual talk with Dr. Vivienne Ming
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Author Talks
Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People.

In Robot-Proof, Dr. Vivienne Ming helps readers grasp the ugly and the amazing of how individuals, companies, and societies will respond to the changes that are already taking hold due to the advent of AI. Robot-Proof is a book about people, exploring what it means to be human in an increasingly automated world.

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

Book & Craft: Flower Bouquet
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Make your own bouquet of flowers to celebrate Spring!

This craft is for children 5 & up, so younger children will need help.

To register, call the Children’s Room at 724-537-4383 or stop by the Children’s Room desk.

One Book, One Community: Johnny Tremain
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Join us for a county-wide reading event in honor of America’s 250 birthday, featuring the classic novel, Johnny Tremain!

From now until Thursday, May 14 we’ll have multiple copies of Ester Forbes’ Johnny Tremain available for people to borrow.

Then, on Thursday May 14, readers may meet up at the library to discuss the book and watch the Disney adaptation.

A little about Johnny Tremain:
This work of historical fiction is set in Boston prior to and during the outbreak of the American Revolution. It follows a promising apprentice silversmith, Johnny Tremain as he is drawn into the Revolutionary War, and becomes a patriot fighting to free the colonies from England. Along the way he learns about life and about himself.
Stop by the main circulation desk to borrow your copy today.

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential: a virtual talk with Nir Eyal
2026-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

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

Kid’s Craft & Storytime: Gnome Spring Craft
2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Caldwell Memorial Library, Derry Area High School 988 N. Chestnut St Ext, Derry, PA, 15627, United States
Stop by Caldwell Memorial Library for a phe-gnome-enal craft and hear stories featuring everyone’s favorite hat-wearing creature: gnomes!

To register, stop by Caldwell Memorial Library or call 724-694-1401 ext. 3110!

Colonial Pottery
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Perennial favorite Amy Roadman returns to demonstrate pottery, with a special focus on its importance in everyday life during the Revolutionary era.

Ages 15+ SPACE IS LIMITED!

This program is FREE but registration is required.

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

CLOSED for Memorial Day
2026-05-23, 2026-05-25
We hope you have a safe holiday!

Celebrate Pennsylvania’s 250th Anniversary with Stories and Songs!
2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
The NewLanders duo will take audiences on a musical journey through Western Pennsylvania history, highlighting songs by and about Native Seneca people, early European settlers, and Industrial Age workers.

A variety of instruments, fascinating stories and interactive singing make this a joyful experience.

This program is FREE but registration is required.

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

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 | 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!

2026 Palmer Summer Reading Program
2026-06-01 - 2026-08-01
Summer Reading is here!
There’s fun and prizes to be had, from the tall to the small, to the young and the old! There’s no age limit; there’s not even a speed limit! We’re going to have all sorts of fun! (I heard the library’s turned into a real jungle! Who knows what’s lurking there?)
From Monday, June 1 through Saturday, August 1 we will be offering exciting programs, awesome activities, incentives, and chances for cool reading prizes for all ages!
We just want you to read this summer! After all, you were going to read anyways, right? So why not get rewarded for it!

From Monday, June 1 through Saturday, August 1, any reading you do can count towards getting raffle tickets!
For every hour you read, you get a raffle ticket. Register and track your hours using Beanstack, or, we offer paper reading logs to keep track of your time. You then can assign that raffle ticket to the prize of your choice! Not big into reading? That’s okay (we’re not judging–honest!) because we have all sorts of activities that you can do to earn tickets!
All tickets must be assigned by Saturday, August 1 at 11:59PM or they are forfeit! Prizes will be awarded on Monday, August 3 after 10AM and must be picked up by August 31.
Stop by Adams Memorial Library or Caldwell Memorial Library starting Monday, June 1 to participate in summer reading!
From Monday, June 1 through Saturday, August 1 we will be offering exciting programs, awesome activities, and chances for cool reading prizes for all ages!

For more information on the Adult Summer Reading Program (ages 13+), click HERE!
For more information on the Palmer Summer Reading Program (birth to 18), click HERE!

Palmer Summer Reading Kickoff Party
2026-06-01 17:00 - 18:30 | 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 dino-rific crafts, activities, & snacks!
To register, please stop by Caldwell Memorial Library or call 724-694-1401 ext. 3110!

Take the Plunge – Dive Into Reading Storytime
2026-06-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Rogers-McFeely Memorial Pool, 1303 Memorial Dive, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Miss Karen will be at the Rogers-McFeely Memorial Pool 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

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.

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

Stories With Chief Bosco
2026-06-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Enjoy a fun storytime with Latrobe’s Chief of Police, Chief Bosco!

This program requires registration. Space is limited!

To register, please stop by the Children’s Room or call 724-537-4383.

Mister Rogers Family Days 2026
2026-06-06 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
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 | 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
