Adams Memorial Library

Forest Safety with Forbes State Forest & Smokey Bear
2024-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
In honor of National Trails Day, Forbes State Forest will talk about the importance of forest, recreational activities you can do when visiting forests, and how to stay safe with campfires and forest fires.
Smokey Bear will also visit us, as he celebrates his 80th Birthday this year!
To register, please stop in at the library, call 724-539-1972, or click HERE.

Pitt Data Science Information Table
2024-05-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
A representative from the University of Pittsburgh will be at Adams Memorial Library to answer questions and talk about Pitt’s new Master of Data Science degree and Applied Data-Driven Graduate Certificate.
Stop by their table at the library and say hi!

All Libraries CLOSED for Memorial Day
2024-05-25 - 2024-05-27
We’ll see you on Tuesday! Have a safe and happy weekend!

Mystery Book Club
2024-05-23 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!

143 Cardigan Craft
2024-05-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
May 22 is the 143rd day this year. The 143rd day of the year has become a way to celebrate Mister Rogers, who used 1.4.3. to stand for the letters of “I Love You”.
Our Assistant Director Kathy will show how to turn cardigan buttons into beautiful art pieces to help spread some love and joy on that day and beyond.
This event has a $3.00 materials fee and is intended for adults and older teens.
The registration fee must be paid at the time of registration, so please stop by the Circulation Desk to sign-up.

Virtual Author Talk: R.F. Kuang
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:00
We’re looking forward to a thrilling conversation with R.F.Kuang as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface on Tuesday, May 21st at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream!
Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.
To sign up for this FREE virtual event, please click HERE!
For other upcoming virtual talks, please click HERE!

Knifty Knitters
2024-05-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-07 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 724-527-1972!
We can’t wait to see you!

Stan Gordon
2024-05-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Stan Gordon is back with the latest information on bigfoot sightings, unexplained happenings, and other phenomena here in our very own area!
Mr. Gordon will give an illustrated presentation on historical and more recent encounters from around the local area and statewide.
Books and DVDs will be available for purchase.
To sign up, please visit the Circulation Desk or call 724-539-1972!

Inquire Within: Flowers
2024-05-13 18:00 - 19:00
Let’s discover all the flowers that Spring brings us!
Thanks to our friends at WQED Education and Clearview Federal Credit Union, take home kits will be available in the Children’s Room or via curbside pickup, beginning Monday, May 13, while supplies last.
To follow along, please click HERE!

The Book Report
2024-05-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-03 10:30 - 11:00
Miss Karen loves books, and she loves talking about them with you! Along with her friends Dandelion, Bryony, Diantha, & Rosie, Miss Karen will talk about some stories that she enjoys, and that you might too.
For the videos, please click HERE to find out what they’re reading this week on Instagram!

Movie Day
2024-05-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Brave is the journey of a mother and daughter working to repair their relationship while trying to change tradition.
Registration is not required, but if you know you’re coming please let us know ahead of time so we have enough popcorn. You can also bring your own non-alcoholic drink.
To register, please stop by the Circulation Desk or call 724-539-1972.

Storytime
2024-05-09 11:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-08 11:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-07 11:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-02 11:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-01 11:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-30 11:30 - 12:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for friends from 2 1/2 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.
Please register by calling the Children’s Room at 724-537-4383 or stopping by the Children’s Room desk. Space may be limited!
If Greater Latrobe School District is closed or delayed for weather-related reasons, there will be no Storytime.

Wee Read
2024-05-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-04-30 10:30 - 11:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Designed for our youngest friends (from birth to 2 1/2 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!
If the Greater Latrobe School District is closed or delayed for weather-related reasons, there will be no Wee Read.

Virtual Author Talk: Nina Simon
2024-05-08 19:00 - 20:00
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door!
Join Nina Simon online to chat about her novel Mother-Daughter Murder Night, a lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths on Wednesday, May 8th at 7 PM via digital live-stream!
To sign up for this FREE virtual event, please click HERE!
For other upcoming virtual talks, please click HERE!

Bake a Tale: Blueberry Banana Bread
2024-05-06 18:00 - 19:00
What do you get when you mix blueberries and bananas together? The best bread ever!
Families can pick up a free recipe and activity kit in the Children’s Room or via curbside pickup, beginning Monday, May 6, while supplies last.
To follow along, please click HERE!

Song & Rhyme Time
2024-05-06 10:30 - 11:00
Enjoy songs and rhymes? Then this online program is for you! Watch for new videos to sing along!
Watch for new videos to sing along!
To follow along, please click HERE!

Star Wars Day
2024-05-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Celebrate Star Wars Day on Saturday, May the 4th!
Miss Kathy will show fans how to make an adorable mini Grogu from 1:00-4:00, while supplies last. We’ll also have fun coloring pages and activity sheets in the Children’s Room.
No registration is required for either activity.
For more information, please stop by the Children’s Room or call 724-537-4383!

Virtual Author Talk: Douglas Brunt
2024-05-01 15:00 - 16:00
New York Times Bestselling author, Douglas Brunt is joining us online to chat about his debut non-fiction work, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I on Wednesday, May 1st at 3 PM via digital live-stream!

This instant bestseller reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s great inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.

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