Adams Memorial Library

Dinosaur Painting
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Caldwell Memorial Library, Derry Area High School 988 N. Chestnut St Ext, Derry, PA, 15627, United States
Add fine art to your wall with this fun painting session!

This program is for children & teens ages 7 to 14.

This program is held at both Adams Memorial Library and Caldwell Memorial Library and requires registration. Please register at the location of your desired session.

To register at AML, please stop by the Children’s Room or call 724-537-4383.
To register at CML, please call Caldwell Memorial Library at 724-694-1401 ext. 3110!

Beneath the Surface: Ancient DNA & Genetics
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Join archaeogeneticist Dr. Danielle Airola from the University of Montana for a chat about the building blocks of life: DNA.

Dr. Airola specializes in the study of human remains in the archaeological record through skeletal and ancient DNA analysis and works alongside archaeologists in Poland.

This program is virtual, but we will also be hosting a viewing session at the library. This program is for teens & adults.

This program is FREE but online registration is required.

To sign up, please click HERE

Wee Read
2026-07-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-30 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, please stop by the Children’s Room or call 724-537-4383.

Storytime
2026-07-23 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-28 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-30 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, please stop by the Children’s Room or call 724-537-4383.

O’Ryan the O’Mazing
2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Christ the Divine Teacher School, 323 Chestnut St, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
From juggling and stilt-walking to plate spinning and more, you never know what’s in store with O’Ryan!

This program is held at Christ the Divine Teacher School cafeteria and requires registration. To register, please stop by the Children’s Room or call 724-537-4383.

While this program is held in the Christ the Divine Teacher School cafeteria, please DO NOT contact CDT to register for this program!
They are gracious enough to be our venue, but registration or questions are ONLY through the CHILDREN’S ROOM!

Mystery Book Club
2026-07-23 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!

Song & Rhyme Time
2026-07-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-03 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!

Young Child Craft: Paper Bag Dino Puppet
2026-07-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Rawr! Make a paper bag dino puppet friend in this craft for children 8 & under!

This program is held at AML and requires registration.
To register, please stop by the Children’s Room or call 724-537-4383.

Afternoon Storytime
2026-07-28 13:00 - 13:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
This all-ages storytime will feature summer reading-themed stories!

This program requires registration.

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

The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World in a Virtual Talk with Dr. Marisa Franco
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Author Talks
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection.

Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize.

To sign up for this FREE virtual event, please click HERE!

For other upcoming (and previous) virtual talks, please click HERE!

Dino Bingo
2026-07-29 10:30 - 11:30
Play our kid’s version of bingo for fun and prizes!
This program requires registration. Space is limited!
To register, please stop by the Children’s Room or call 724-537-4383.

School-Aged Craft: Paper Mosaic Dinosaur
2026-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Show how colorful you can be when you make your own paper mosaic dinosaur with this craft for children ages 6 & up!

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

SRP ENDS
2026-08-01
Like all good things, our Summer Reading Program is coming to end.
Have you reported your hours on Beanstack and assigned your prize tickets? Don’t delay! You have until 3:50pm to report in person or until 11:59PM through Beanstack online.
May the odds be in your favor.
Winners will be notified on Monday, August 3. Don’t call us, we’ll call you.
All winners MUST pick up prizes by September 1st!!

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen: a Virtual Talk with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
2026-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Author Talks
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space.

The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.

To sign up for this FREE virtual event, please click HERE!

For other upcoming (and previous) virtual talks, please click HERE!

Library Night at Washington Wild Things
2026-08-04 19:05 - 23:05 | Washington Wild Things, 1 Washington Federal Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Baseball team, Washington Wild Things, will be hosting a Library Night when they face off against the Down East Bird Dogs.
Tickets are only $10 and half of all proceeds will go towards Adams Memorial Library!
To buy tickets, click HERE

Or if you’re feeling lucky, you can enter our raffle for 4 tickets to that same game!
Raffle tickets are 3 for $1. The drawing will be Monday, July 27.
To buy raffle tickets or get more information, please stop by the circulation desk.

Seniors for Safe Driving
2026-08-05 15:00 - 17:00 | 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 for three years as mandated by PA State Law!

There is a fee of $17 to register.
To register please visit the Seniors for Safe Driving website or call 724-283-0245 or 800-559-4880

Back To School Backpack Walk
2026-08-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Families with young learners in the Latrobe and Derry Area, join WQED, the Latrobe Art Center, and Adams Memorial Library for a Back to School Backpack Walk around Latrobe!

Starting at the library anytime between 10AM and 1PM, you can explore the neighborhood, learn about community programs available year around, engage in back to school activities, and collect school supplies in a handy backpack!

Please pre-register by scanning the QR code on the graphic or click HERE so we can have enough supplies.

For more information, please stop by the Children’s Room or call 724-537-4383.

Bake a Tale: Frozen Yogurt Bark Take Home Kit
2026-08-10 18:00 - 18:30
Enjoy a sweet frosty treat using yummy yogurt!

Pick up your free recipe and activity kit starting Monday, August 10, so you can follow along on our website or social media!

While supplies last!

Family Movie: Prehistoric Planet
2026-08-12 13:00 - 15:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Summer Reading may be over, but dinosaurs live in our hearts all year! Enjoy the BBC’s Prehistoric Planet on the big screen at the library.

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

Crafternooners
2026-08-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Caldwell Memorial Library, Derry Area High School 988 N. Chestnut St Ext, Derry, PA, 15627, United States
Calling all young knitters, crocheters, and everyone interested in the two.
The Crafternooners will be meeting again on Wednesday, August 12 at Caldwell Memorial Library to teach everyone more on knitting and crocheting.
So if you want to learn how to crochet or knit this group will be perfect for you!
This program is geared towards kids between the ages of 7 – 13.
This program is FREE but registration is required.
To register, please call Caldwell Memorial Library at 724-694-1401 ext. 3110.

Book & Craft: Ice Cream Ball & Cup Game
2026-08-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
What better way to celebrate the end of summer than by making a fun ice cream ball & cup game to play with!

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.

Kid’s Craft & Storytime: Bean Mosaic
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Caldwell Memorial Library, Derry Area High School 988 N. Chestnut St Ext, Derry, PA, 15627, United States
Make your very own colorful mosaic using beans!

Jump on down to Caldwell Memorial Library for this ‘bean’utiful craft and hear some exciting summer stories!

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

Banana Split Fun
2026-08-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Stop by the library and cool off!

From 9AM to 4PM, we’ll be having fun activities for you to enjoy while you beat the heat!

No registration is required!
Want to know more about the Great American Banana Split Celebration? Click HERE!

Homer the Pigeon Meet & Greet
2026-08-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA, 15650, United States
Ever met a real pigeon? Stop by Adams Memorial Library and have a chance to pet the famous pigeon ambassador Homer and watch him fly!
During this hands-on experience, learn how amazing pigeons are and their exciting history with humans!
No registration required!

Inquire Within PBS Kids: Migration Take Home Kit
2026-08-24 18:00 - 18:30
From birds and butterflies to caribou and whales, migration is a part of many animals’ lives! Learn about our own migratory animals 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, August 24, so you can follow along on our website or social media!

While supplies last!
