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SUMMARY:Therapy Dog Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxed afternoon story time with a licensed therapy dog from Top Dog Therapy Team. Gracie Lou will join us as we read picture books\, and children may gently interact and pet her during the stories. \nBest for: Preschool–early elementaryNo registration required
URL:https://www.ligonierlibrary.org/event/therapy-dog-story-time-2/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Ligonier Valley Library\, 120 W Main St\, Ligonier\, PA
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Family Friendly,Youth Services
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SUMMARY:Emily Dickinson: The Secret of the Crocus
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Poetry Neighborhood Celebration\, this special presentation highlights the work of Emily Dickinson and her profound connection to nature and the changing seasons. Jim Arnold will share his original research\, exploring Dickinson’s poetry with particular attention to her passion for gardening and her vivid reflections on renewal\, resilience\, and transformation. \nOnly about ten of Emily Dickinson’s poems were published during her lifetime and of those\, all were published anonymously and likely she never gave consent for the publication. Therefore\, in her time Emily was known principally by her family and friends as a prolific gardener! Emily grew all types of flowers\, plants\, and vegetables within her outdoor gardens and her indoor conservatory (greenhouse) she had attached to her home. Emily found great solace in her garden… it being her sole retreat throughout life. The flowers became the backdrop of her life and the creatures that lived within them became her best friends. Even as she stopped attending church\, her garden became her place of worship. “Some keep the Sabbath going to Church — I keep it\, staying at Home—” Emily used the events that transcribed in her garden to explain the experience of human life. Nearly all of her poems are based on her experiences in the garden from one aspect or another. The Secret of the Crocus takes you inside Emily’s garden to witness the splendor of life\, to feel the sting of death\, and to understand the meaning of existence itself.
URL:https://www.ligonierlibrary.org/event/emily-dickinson-secret-of-the-crocus/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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SUMMARY:Powdermill Nature Explorer Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Powdermill Nature Reserve \nExplore the plants\, wildlife\, and natural systems of western Pennsylvania through this engaging\, all-ages lecture series. Each month\, scientists and educators from Powdermill Nature Reserve share insights into the forests\, fields\, streams\, birds\, mammals\, insects\, and native plant communities that shape our region. Learn how species interact\, how habitats support biodiversity\, and how ongoing research is helping us better understand and care for the landscapes around us. \nHeld on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 5:30–6:45 PM\, each session features an accessible presentation followed by time for questions and conversation. Designed for curious minds of all ages\, these talks offer an opportunity to deepen your appreciation for the natural heritage of western Pennsylvania in a welcoming\, community setting. \nUpcoming Topics: \nApril 21 – See Them Before They’re Gone! Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers \nMay 19 – Fly By Night: The Magic of Bird Migration \nJune 16 – Why do Powdermill Scientists Collect Poop? \nJuly 21 – Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No\, it’s a moth! \nAugust 18 – Newts!
URL:https://www.ligonierlibrary.org/event/powdermill-nature-explorer-series/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Family Friendly,Nature and Science
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SUMMARY:Native Bee Craft & Puppet Show
DESCRIPTION:The PA Master Naturalists are visiting from 11am to 12pm to share the fascinating world of native bees! \nThis hands-on program highlights why native bee species are vital pollinators. \nKids will craft their own bee and then watch it come to life in a special interactive puppet show. \nFor ages 5-12 | Registration is not necessary
URL:https://www.ligonierlibrary.org/event/native-bee-craft-puppet-show/
LOCATION:Ligonier Valley Library\, 120 W Main St\, Ligonier\, PA
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts & Crafts,Family Friendly,Nature and Science,Youth Services
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with Jason Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work\, Coach\, the fifth\, and last\, entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost\, Lu\, Patina\, and Sunny\, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader? ONLINE Thursday\, April 30th at 7 PM ET via digital live stream or video-on-demand after the event.  \nTo register and ask questions of the author\, visit https://libraryc.org/ligonierlibrary/147831.
URL:https://www.ligonierlibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-with-jason-reynolds/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Family Friendly,Virtual Event
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