Library Closed 12/24 and 12/25
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-25
The Ligonier Valley Library will be closed December 24th and 25th. Hope you all have a happy holiday from the bottom of our hearts! <3

Library closes at 3pm 12/31
2025-12-31
The library will close at 3:00pm today in observance of New Year’s Eve. Happy New Year!!

Mahjong
2025-12-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us every Wednesday afternoon in the Smart Room for an engaging game of Mahjong! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, all are welcome to participate from 1 to 3 pm.
While the library provides one set, we encourage players to bring their own if possible. Don’t miss out on the fun and camaraderie as we gather to enjoy this timeless and strategic game together. See you there!

Library Closed 1/1
2026-01-01
The Ligonier Valley Library will be closed for New Year’s Day 2026. Have a happy new year!

January Children's Wing Scavenger Hunt
2026-01-01 - 2026-01-31 | Children’s Wing, 120 W Main St, Ligonier, PA, 15658, United States
Children’s Wing Scavenger Hunt: America 250
Download the Beanstack app and register here.
Explore the Children’s Wing and search for all six images featuring important figures from American history as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Those who register and complete the scavenger hunt can kick off their 2026 Library Journal, a brand-new program launching this year. Throughout 2026, participants can take part in special challenges and activities to earn new pages for their journal.
Complete the hunt and log 14 days of reading in Beanstack for a chance to win free ice cream from Ligonier Creamery.
Good luck—and happy hunting!

Teen Art Club
2026-01-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Smart Room, 120 W Main St, Ligonier, PA, 15658, United States
Teen Art Club for ages 12–18.A relaxed, creative space for teens to hang out, make art, and work on personal projects.
Start something new or bring a work-in-progress—supplies like paint, markers, colored pencils, modeling clay, and more are provided. Feel free to bring your own materials, too.
Run by teens, for teens. | Drop-in program. | Tuesdays, 4–6 PM

Family Crafts Studio
2026-01-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Smart Room, 120 W Main St, Ligonier, PA, 15658, United States
Monthly open crafts studio time for families with children preschool age and up.
We provide a variety of craft supplies for self-guided creativity.
Families may start a project, bring in works-in-progress from home, or return each month to continue building over time.
An optional featured craft is sometimes available.
Adult participation required. | Drop-in program. | Come when you can!

PA Room Closed
2026-01-13, 2026-01-14

Family Story Time
2026-01-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-27 11:00 - 12:00
Story Time: Stories, Songs, and Play
Children and caregivers are invited to a lively, interactive story time designed for ages 0–5. Expect stories, songs, movement, and a craft.
Each session ends with free playtime, giving children a chance to explore while caregivers connect with other local families. Wiggles & older siblings are always welcome.
Supports early literacy, social skills, and a love of books in a relaxed, playful setting.

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks
2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity and determination to grow as a person, Brooks draws from many fields to present a welcoming, hopeful, integrated approach to human connection. Tuesday, January 13th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream or watch whenever you’d like after the talk premieres.
Register and ask question of the author here: https://libraryc.org/ligonierlibrary

Tech Support Hour
2026-01-13 17:00 - 18:00
Are you or someone you know…

Confused or frustrated by technology?
Looking for help doing something specific on a device?
Interested in learning more about how to use a PC or smartphone?

Then stop by the Smart Room for the Tech Support Hour! We are here to help you get answers to your tech issues, learn what your device can do for you, and become more self-sufficient.
NO registration required!

STEM Stations
2026-01-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Children’s Wing, 120 W Main St, Ligonier, PA, 15658, United States
Monthly STEM Stations for children ages 3 and up.Hands-on stations let kids explore science, technology, engineering, and math.
Families can drop in, try activities at their own pace, and return each month to explore something new.
Little ones can also enjoy the Children’s Wing.
Adult participation encouraged. | Drop-in program. | Come when you can!

Silent Book Club
2026-01-15 17:30 - 18:45
Silent Book Club is a space for book lovers who enjoy reading in good company, without the pressure of assigned books or rules around structured discussions. Whether you’re working your way through the classics or diving into a new nonfiction title, our monthly meetups offer a relaxed and quiet environment where you can read at your own pace alongside fellow readers. Join us on the third Thursday of every month from 5:30-6:45 pm. It’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and all readers are welcome, including but not limited to, ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, and comic books. Afterward, you’re welcome to chat, share recommendations, or simply head home feeling refreshed. Learn more about the club here: https://silentbook.club/pages/about-us

Great Decisions
2026-01-17 10:30 - 12:00
The Ligonier Great Decisions group follows the national Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions’ 2026 program. A copy of the book, which includes all 8 topics that will be discussed, can be found at the Ligonier Valley Library – ask staff for assistance. If you would like your own copy, please attend a meeting and discuss getting a book with the moderator. For more information on the program, visit the national website at https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/.
The Great Decisions group is free and new members are always welcome! Please bring an open mind and be ready for a great discussion!
The meetings are generally held on the third Saturday of each month from 10:30-12 pm at the Ligonier Valley Library. These are in-person meetings. If you are interested in attending virtually, please contact the library or the moderator, Jerry Hudson, at least 3 days before the meeting. If you have any questions, please stop in or call the library at 724-238-6451. You do not need to register for this program.
2026 Topics and Meeting Dates:

January 17, 2026: Debating America’s Global Role: America First versus Liberal Internationalism
February 21, 2026: The End of an Era: Trump’s Tariffs in Historical Perspective
March 21, 2026: US – China Relations in the New Trump Era
April 18, 2026: The Third Nuclear Age: Trump, The Order, and the Bomb
NO SESSIONS IN MAY, JUNE, JULY
August 15, 2026: Ukraine and the Future of European Security
September 19, 2026: Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order
October 17, 2026: US Engagement with Africa
November 21, 2026: The Future of Human Rights and International Law in a Divided World
NO SESSION IN DECEMBER

Library Closed 1/19
2026-01-19
The library will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2oth.

Virtual Author Talk: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz
2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:00
The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging combines diligent science reporting, moving patient success stories, and surprising self-discovery to help us discover the lasting and life-changing power of social prescribing. Traditionally, when we get sick, health care professionals ask, “What’s the matter with you?” But around the world, teams of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers have started to flip the script, asking “What matters to you?” Tuesday January 20th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream or watch on-demand after the talk premieres!
Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/ligonierlibrary

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
2026-01-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 W Main St, Ligonier, PA
Want a say in what happens at your library? Need volunteer hours? Looking for a fun way to get involved and make new friends?
Click here to apply.
Apply to join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! This collaborative group of teens (ages 12-18) works together to shape the library’s teen programs, suggest new books for the collection, help decorate the library, and more.
What does TAB do?
Right now, our members are:

Planning fundraisers
Planning a TAB newspaper
Running a Teen Art Club
[Your idea here!]

TAB is all about teamwork! We work together to come up with creative solutions and programs that fit our library’s goals and community needs. If you’ve got a vision, TAB will help you shape it into something awesome.
Why join?

Earn volunteer hours: Get credit for attending meetings and helping with programs.
Make an impact: Your voice matters! Be part of creating events and projects that benefit teens like you.
Build leadership and teamwork skills: Learn how to work in a team, take on leadership roles, and contribute to something bigger.

PA Room Closed 1/22
2026-01-22
The Pennsylvania Room will be closed today.

Lego Club
2026-01-22 17:00 - 18:00
Monthly LEGO Club for children of all ages.Build with jumbo blocks, Duplo train sets, and classic LEGO bricks.
Families can drop in, create at their own pace, and return each month to continue projects or try something new.
Creations will be featured in the library’s LEGO display.
Adult participation encouraged. | Drop-in program. | Come when you can!

Titles & Death Book Discussion
2026-01-23 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for our Titles & Death Book Discussion on Friday, January 23 from 11AM to 12PM
We’re reading God of the Woods by Liz Moore – the author will also have a virtual talk on Wednesday, January 28 at 7PM, Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore follow this link to learn more and register here.
Titles & Death combines members of our Death in the Stacks and Titles & Talk Book Discussion Groups, but anyone interested is welcome to join us. New members are always welcome!
Registration is needed (and is relatively quick and easy) – REGISTER HERE!
Physical copies of the title should be available by Monday, December 29th (possibly sooner). Register today! Once you are registered, we’ll make sure a copy is available for you watch for a notice from the library the same as any on-hold item.
If you are new and want to receive the Library’s Monthly Newsletter, our Book Discussion Groups Newsletter and/or belong to the Titles & Death Book Discussion Group list, please visit our eNewsletter signup.

Library Closed 1/26
2026-01-26
Due to the declared state of emergency and current snow conditions, the Ligonier Valley Library will be closed today for the safety of our staff and patrons.
Please stay safe and warm.
