Ligonier Valley Library

Library Closing at 3pm Thurs. 10/9
2025-10-09
The Ligonier Valley Library will be closing early at 3:00 pm sharp on Thursday, October 9th, 2025, in preparation for Fort Ligonier Days.

Teen Art Club
2025-10-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-01 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Teen Art Club — Run by Teens, for Teens! Are you a teen who loves to create? Join the Teen Art Club on the 1st and 2nd Wednesday of every month from 4:00-6:00 PM in the Smart Room. This club is run by the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and is open to teens ages 12-18.
Whether you’re into painting, drawing, or sculpting, this is a space to relax, hang out with friends, and work on your own art projects. You can start something new or bring a project you’re already working on. We provide plenty of supplies like:

Paint
Markers
Colored pencils
Drawing pads
Wooden hand/figure models
Modeling clay
…and much more!

Feel free to bring your own supplies, too.
It’s a fun, laid-back space for creativity, conversation, and artistic expression—come and make it your own!

Mahjong
2025-10-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-24 13:00, 2025-09-17 13:00 - 15:00
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!

Tech Support Hour
2025-10-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-29 13:00 - 14:00
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!

Family Storytime
2025-10-07 11:00 - 12:00
Songs, stories, and crafts!
Children and their families come together for a playful storytime experience. Can’t sit still? That’s okay, movement activities are built in. Storytime is aimed for kids ages 0–5, but older siblings are always welcome.
Enjoy themed stories, a craft, and free playtime. It’s a great way to meet other local families while helping little ones build early literacy skills and social connections!
This week’s theme: “A is for Apple”

PA Room Closed 10/2 thru 10/4
2025-10-04, 2025-10-03, 2025-10-02
The PA Room will be closed Thursday, October 2nd through Saturday, October 4th.

Virtual Author Talk: Nuestra América
2025-10-02 14:00 - 15:00
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States on Thursday, October 2 at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream. You may also watch the presentation on-demand at a later time through the registration link below.
This is a virtual event.
Register and submit questions for the author here.

Children's Wing Scavenger Hunt - October 2025
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 W Main St, Ligonier, PA
Participate in our scavenger hunt for a CHANCE to win a free token to the Ligonier Creamery!

Step 1:
Find all six images, hiding low in the Children’s Wing & write down their codewords.
Step 2:
Show your guide to the Children’s Librarian for your reward!
Step 3:
Log the codewords & 14 days of reading into Beanstack. Download the app here.
Step 4:
Enter for a chance to win a FREE Ligonier Creamery token in Beanstack.

Library Closed
2025-09-28

Titles & Talk Book Discussion Group 2025
2025-09-26 11:00 - 12:00
Titles & Talk Book Discussion Group delves into a wide variety of genres in both fiction and non-fiction. So, be prepared to push your comfort zone (possibly) as this includes everything from classics to biographies to science fiction to historicals to adventures. If you love both reading and talking about what you read, then this is the book discussion group you’ve been waiting for!

March 28: Code Girls: the untold story of the American women code breakers of World War II by Liza Mundy
May 23: Beartown by Fredrik Backman
July 25: Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments, with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies by Laura Esquivel
September 26: Project Hail Mary: A Novel by Andy Weir
November 21: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict

The group meets from 11 am to noon on the 4th Friday of March, May, July, and September, and the 3rd Friday in November. Registration is strongly requested to ensure that we set up enough seats and that we order enough copies for participants who wish to borrow that month’s title from us. Walk-ins are always welcome!
Sign up for the Titles & Death eNewsletter to learn more about the Death in the Stacks and Titles & Talk book discussion groups.

Community Crafting Circle
2025-09-25 17:30 - 18:30
Bring your current craft project—knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, embroidery, or anything else—and join fellow makers for a relaxing and social crafting session at the Ligonier Valley Library.
This is a welcoming space to share ideas, get inspired, and enjoy good company while you work on your latest creation.
All skill levels are welcome. Just bring your materials and your creativity!

Talon Talk with Nature's Educators
2025-09-24 17:00 - 18:00
Join Nature’s Educators to meet and learn about 4 live birds of prey! In this exciting and interactive program, we’ll dive into what makes raptors unique and why they play such an important role in ecosystems around the world.
Discover what these birds eat, explore their special adaptations, learn about their natural habitats, and hear the personal stories of each bird. You’ll also gain insight into how Nature’s Educators is permitted to care for these incredible animals and what it takes to be a responsible wildlife ambassador.
From anatomy and hunting strategies to conservation efforts, this program is packed with fascinating facts and unforgettable encounters. Be sure to bring your camera and your curiosity—it’s bound to be a great time!
Recommended for kindergarten-aged and up.

Animanga Underground
2025-09-24 16:00 - 17:00
Teens (ages 14—18), meet up in our Smart Room with fellow anime and manga fans to watch anime, swap and read manga, try Japanese snacks, and talk about favorite series.
Doodle with How to Draw Manga books and help shape future meetings—book discussions, screenings, and more!
Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious, all are welcome!

Genealogy Forum 2025
2025-09-23 17:30 - 19:00
Have you ever wondered who you might be related to or how your family came to the United States or, more specifically, to Pennsylvania or Ligonier?
The Ligonier Valley Library’s Genealogy Forum will help you develop the tricks and tools needed to trace your family lineage, start your own family bible, or just learn more about family history in general. Each forum meeting focuses on some aspect of family research and occasionally features a guest speaker. Programs are led by or organized by the library’s Pennsylvania Room Archivist.
This month is Show & Tell with your Family Treasures. Please bring in at most five items.
2025 Forum Meetings:

January 28 – Networking Night
March 25 – Make an Ancestor Button and/or Mug!
May 27 – Who are you researching?
Sept 23 – Show & Tell with your Family Treasures
Oct 28th – “Coming to America” by Donna Andrews – How to find your immigrant ancestors

The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of January, March, May, September, and October from 5:30-7:00 PM.
Genealogy Forum meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information, call the library at 724-238-6451 or email paroom@ligonierlibrary.org

Tech Support Hour
2025-09-23 17:00, 2025-09-15 13:00
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

Great Decisions
2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:00
The Ligonier Great Decisions group follows the national Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions’ 2025 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.
January 18, 2025: America at a Global Crossroads
February 15, 2025: The Evolution of US Leadership in the Global Economy
March 15, 2025: Competition, Cold War, or Conflict? Navigating US-China Relations in Tense Times
April 19, 2025: India: Between China, the West, and the Global South
NO SESSIONS IN MAY, JUNE, JULY
August 16, 2025: International Climate Cooperation in an era of Geopolitical Turmoil
September 20, 2025: The Future of NATO and European Security
October 18, 2025: AI and American National Security
November 15, 2025: America Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead
NO SESSION IN DECEMBER

Silent Book Club
2025-09-18 17:30 - 18:45
Looking for a quiet, cozy space to read and unwind? Join us for the Silent Book Club, a low-key, no-pressure gathering for book lovers of all kinds.
Bring whatever book you’re currently reading—there’s no assigned title, no deadlines, and no discussion questions. We’ll chat briefly at the beginning (if you’d like!), then settle in for quiet, uninterrupted reading time.
Whether you’re into fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, or memoirs, you’re welcome here. Come relax, recharge, and enjoy the shared love of reading—silently.
All readers are welcome! Learn more about the global community of Silent Book Clubs here.
Silent Book Club is held the third Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:45 in the library reading room.

STEM Stations
2025-09-18 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!

Teen Advisory Board
2025-09-17 16:30 - 18:00
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.

Virtual Author Talk with Gabe Henry
2025-09-17 14:00 - 15:00
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers like Mark Twain who broke all the rules. Join us on Wednesday, September 17th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream. Don’t have time to watch live? You can also watch the video on-demand later through the registration link below.
Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/ligonierlibrary

Threads of the Loom : A Fall Reading Challenge
2025-09-16 - 2025-11-22 | Ligonier Valley Library, 120 W Main St, Ligonier, PA
Threads of the Loom: A Fall Reading Challenge for Young Adventurers
For ages 0–18 | Register online or in the Beanstack app
A magical tapestry has been torn, and adventurers across the land are gathering to collect its missing threads.
Read, review, complete quests, and attend library programs to earn strands of enchanted yarn for the community loom.
Piece by piece, the tapestry can be made whole once more.
This reading challenge continues the story from the summer reading adventure.
New adventurers can jump in anytime and begin their own journey.
Here’s how it works:

Log your reading and review books in the Beanstack app to collect yarn from home.
Complete quests that are open for limited times throughout the season when you visit the library during the dates of the reading challenge.
Attend Ligonier Library programs to earn even more magical yarn.

Every time you bring your yarn pieces to the library, you’ll weave them into the community tapestry.
Every contribution earns a spin on the prize wheel. Whether you visit often or spend most of your time reading
and reviewing from home, your efforts help restore the tapestry’s magic.
Find programs in the Events tab of the Beanstack app or right here on the online calendar.

Art Uncovered
2025-09-11 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for Art Uncovered on the 2nd Thursday each month from 5-6pm in the Smart Room.
Art Uncovered is a family-friendly program designed for kids ages 6—11 (and their younger siblings!) to explore new art styles and techniques through fun, monthly themes.
Each month, dive into a fresh theme inspired by art styles such as pop art, collage, mosaic, surrealism, nature-inspired design, and more! Kids can move through the stations at their own pace, and little ones are welcome, too!
No registration needed.
