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!

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!

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!

Simply Mahjong
2025-05-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-06 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!

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

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!

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!

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!

Knifty Knitters
2025-05-20 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!

The Book Report
2025-05-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-09 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!

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.

Play Days
2025-05-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-13 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 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!

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.

On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller: a Virtual Talk with Author Liann Zhang
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Liann Zhang chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.

About the book: Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister Chloe has everything. Except a pulse. When Julie discovers her identical twin’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live a life she’s always envied. Transforming into Chloe is easier than Julie expected and the perks of her luxurious influencer life are pretty good. However, Julie soon realizes that Chloe’s seemingly picture-perfect life was anything but perfect. Haunted by Chloe’s untimely death and struggling to fit into the privileged influencer circle, Julie faces mounting challenges during a week long island retreat with Chloe’s influencer friends. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.

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

Stay & Play
2025-05-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Early Intervention Staff from the Westmoreland County Local Interagency Coordinating Council and Early Intervention will be present to guide you and your family in play activities that encourage developmental skills for infants through children 5 years of age.

Developmental screenings and Early Intervention referrals are available upon guardian request.

Two sessions will be available to choose from: 10:00AM to 12:00PM OR 4:00PM to 6:00PM. To register, please go to https://tinyurl.com/2cfjv9wr or scan the QR image above.

For more information, email liccwestmoreland@gmail.com

Inquire Within PBS Kids: Animals with the Wild Kratts
2025-05-12 10:30 - 11:00 | PA
Find out all about animals with the Wild Kratts this month!
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 12, so you can follow along on our website or social media!
While supplies last!
Click HERE to follow along!

Song & Rhyme Time
2025-05-12 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!
Watch for new videos to sing along!
To follow along, please click HERE!

Storytime
2025-05-08 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-07 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-06 11:30 - 12:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for friends from 2½ to 5 years old who enjoy listening to stories, and their caregivers. Storytime features books on a different theme each week, plus songs and rhymes. The same Storytime session is repeated Tuesday through Thursday each week.
To register, call the Children’s Room at 724-537-4383 or stop by the Children’s Room desk. Space may be limited!

Wee Read
2025-05-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-07 10:30 - 11:00 | 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.
To register, call the Children’s Room at 724-537-4383 or stop by the Children’s Room desk. Space may be limited!

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive: a Virtual Talk with Dr. David H. Rosmarin
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 | PA
Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient.
Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive.
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!
