Adams Memorial Library

Big Library Read: "Uncommon Measure" by Natalie Hodges
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-29 | PA
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.

Play Days
2025-05-15 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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 can 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!

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.

The Book Report
2025-05-16 10:30 - 11:00 | PA
Dandelion, Bryony, Diantha, & Rosie are reading all kinds of books!
Catch them on Instagram to see what they’re reading this month!

Knifty Knitters
2025-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-03 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!

Simply Mahjong
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!

How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us: a Virtual Talk with Author Rachelle Bergstein
2025-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | PA
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!

Mystery Book Club
2025-05-22 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!

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!

Closed for Memorial Day
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-26 | PA

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!

Palmer Summer Reading Program
2025-06-02 - 2025-08-02 | PA
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 there’s live animals! And crafts for all ages!)
From Monday, June 2 through Saturday, August 2 we will be offering exciting programs, awesome activities, 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 2 through Saturday, August 2, 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. 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 2 at 11:59PM or they are forfeit! Prizes will be awarded on Monday, August 4 after 10AM and must be picked up by September 1.
Stop by Adams Memorial Library or Caldwell Memorial Library starting Monday, June 2 to participate in summer reading!
From Monday, June 2 through Saturday, August 2 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 at Caldwell Memorial Library
2025-06-02 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 colorful crafts, activities, & snacks!
To register, please call Caldwell Memorial Library at 724-694-1401 ext. 3110!

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 | PA
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 | PA
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 | PA
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | PA
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!
