Plant swap with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners! Bring one take one, no money exchanged. Next to Ralston’s Hardware.
Coffee, community, and connection! Meadville Public Library’s weekly coffee hour offers a chance to sip, chat, and discover all the wonderful things our community has to offer. Plus, meet representatives from local organizations doing great work in our area/
Save the date for a night of dinner and dancing at New Beginnings Church of God! Open to all adults with special needs in Crawford County.
More details to follow. See other events on the New Beginnings website.
The Second Saturday Community Market is held in downtown Meadville, PA from May - September. This season, you can find them on Chestnut Street between Park Ave and Mulberry Alley.
Each 2nd Saturday of the month from 9AM - 2PM, browse the wares of local vendors and businesses, enjoy local foods, live music and entertainment, and family activities.
Learn the techniques to create garments and sewing projects that look polished and professional at the Cochranton Area Public Library. Instructed by Catherine McLean, this three day workshop series will be held in the CAPL Community Room May 16th, May 30th, and June 13th.
Workshop Highlights:
Basics of garment sewing
Patterns tips and terminology
Seams, hems, and basting
Armhole seams and setting sleeves
Register by calling 814-425-3996 or by emailing capl@ccfls.org
Participants will be led through a sequence of poses targeting certain areas to release tension and strengthen their bodies in this chair yoga class taught by yoga certified teacher Katherine Dunn.
Limit of 8 participants per session. $10 per person.
Stop by the library or call 814-382-6666 for more information.
Visit with therapy dogs every week! These adorable companions offer more than just furry friendship; they're experts at reducing stress and anxiety. Hang out in the Library’s Community Space and pet a pup while you’re at it.
About Paws Hand Delivered: Our handlers are compassionate people who love sharing their four-legged family member with others in need. These volunteers often obtain clearances in order to visit and lovingly give their time. They are local community members who collectively make Crawford County a better place! We provide services to local nursing homes, retirements communities, reading programs, classrooms, companionship, and much more.
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Wednesday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
Yes, we ARE going to paint using soil! Come and find out how this works and learn a bit about soil while we create. District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow will lead this event.
Meeting at Stainbrook Park Shelter #1. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Balloons are inflated, tethered and appear as giant illuminated light bulbs against the evening sky. Food and drinks available. Official souvenirs on sale. Donations accepted. Limited handicapped area for parking/viewing will be available. Shuttle service available from the Complex parking lot.
Coffee, community, and connection! Our weekly coffee hour offers a chance to sip, chat, and discover all the wonderful things our community has to offer. Plus, meet representatives from local organizations doing great work in our area.
The competition begins as the Hare Balloon takes off, chased by the Hound Balloons to see who finds the Hare and scores closest to the target the Hare lays out at landing. Food and drinks available. Official souvenirs on sale. Donations accepted. Shuttle service is available from the Complex parking lot.
Balloons will be flying into the Complex from outlying areas and pilots will attempt to score by tossing a bean bag from their balloon at a target laid on the ground.
Join Green Frog Studio for Mutts & Masterpieces - a fun, pet friendly outdoor event celebrating dogs and creativity on June 20th-21st. There will be:
Vendors, Artists, and Demostrations
PAWS Hand Delivered Therapy Dogs
Tamarack Wildlife Rehab Center
Kids Crafts & Family Friendly Activities
Balloons will be inflated and lifting off from the Complex. Food and drinks available. Official souvenirs on sale. Donations accepted. Shuttle service is available from the Complex parking lot.
Balloons will again be flying into the Complex from outlying areas and pilots will attempt to score by tossing a bean bag from their balloon at a target laid on the ground.
Join Green Frog Studio for Mutts & Masterpieces - a fun, pet friendly outdoor event celebrating dogs and creativity on June 20th-21st. There will be:
Vendors, Artists, and Demostrations
PAWS Hand Delivered Therapy Dogs
Tamarack Wildlife Rehab Center
Kids Crafts & Family Friendly Activities
Visit with therapy dogs every week! These adorable companions offer more than just furry friendship; they're experts at reducing stress and anxiety. Hang out in the Library’s Community Space and pet a pup while you’re at it.
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Wednesday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
Meet District Educator Kathy Uglow at Shelter #2 to welcome Jessica Rohrdanz, NW Region Outreach and Education Coordinator, PA Fish and Boat Commission for a fun fishing experience on Woodcock Creek. All ages are welcome! Poles and bait are provided by PA Fish & Boat Commission.
Registration is required! Click here to register on the PA Fish & Boat Commission website.
Coffee, community, and connection! Meadville Public Library’s weekly coffee hour offers a chance to sip, chat, and discover all the wonderful things our community has to offer. Plus, meet representatives from local organizations doing great work in our area.
Join Meadville Public Library for a free movie hosted by Armstrong, this event welcomes everyone. Chairs will be available, but feel free to bring a blanket if you’d like to sit closer to the screen. Plus, enjoy complimentary popcorn during the show!
Join us every month for a casual opportunity to meet other crafters, learn new skills, and share tips and patterns! All experience levels are welcome.
Are you thinking of writing your memoir? Join the Margaret Shontz Memorial Library for two motivating writing sessions offering tips and ideas for crafting compelling stories about your life. Please being a pen & paper, or your laptop.
$5/person. Suitable for all skill levels.
Are you thinking of writing your memoir? Join the Margaret Shontz Memorial Library for two motivating writing sessions offering tips and ideas for crafting compelling stories about your life. Please being a pen & paper, or your laptop.
$5/person. Suitable for all skill levels.
Visit with therapy dogs every week! These adorable companions offer more than just furry friendship; they're experts at reducing stress and anxiety. Hang out in the Library’s Community Space and pet a pup while you’re at it.
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Wednesday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
Coffee, community, and connection! Meadville Public Library’s weekly coffee hour offers a chance to sip, chat, and discover all the wonderful things our community has to offer. Plus, meet representatives from local organizations doing great work in our area.
Visit with therapy dogs every week! These adorable companions offer more than just furry friendship; they're experts at reducing stress and anxiety. Hang out in the Library’s Community Space and pet a pup while you’re at it.
Drop into Meadville Public Library’s monthly Learning Labs to practice your American Sign Language! At these labs, get introduced to library books that help teach ASL, from handbooks to children's picture books that feature Sign Language. Plus, pick up some basic signs like names, colors, and the alphabet with volunteer instructors Aleta and Mellie. These labs are designed to help support sign language learners of all ages and abilities.
Learn to create your own Herb Garden Greenhouse to take home that contains four different types of herbs. Program led by District Environmental Education Specialist Kathy Uglow inside the Nature Center.
This class is limited so you must call to reserve a spot! $3/herb garden. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Looking for a fun new experience? Or are you already a disc golf fan? Join District Nutrient Management Technician Sydney Holler and District Educator Kathy Uglow for an intro to disc golf! There is a course located right at Woodcock park!
Meeting in Stainbrook Park by Woodcock Creek. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
The tradition of counting bats with Educator Terry Lobdell continues at the Woodcock Creek Nature Center! Join us to see how many bats come out of the Nature Center bat boxes! Will the numbers go up this year?
Meeting at Nature Center backyard. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Learn about butterflies and go for a fun butterfly walk with District Environmental Education Specialist Kathy Uglow.
RAIN DATE: Wednesday, July 29th at 4:30 PM
Meeting at the Nature Center. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Wednesday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
Visit with therapy dogs every week! These adorable companions offer more than just furry friendship; they're experts at reducing stress and anxiety. Hang out in the Library’s Community Space and pet a pup while you’re at it.
The annual plant sale is at the Downtown Mall parking lot (outside of Big Lots) in Meadville, PA. The Master Gardeners sell a large variety of house plants, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and other garden plants, along with trees and shrubs. Other garden items could be available such as garden gloves, magazines, books, stepping stones, and equipment.
The Master Gardeners on hand will also be happy to answer any horticultural questions.
Downtown Meadville’s First Friday is turning into a history mystery.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a long-lost record known as The Meadville Ledger has resurfaced — but its final chapter is missing. The clues needed to restore it have been hidden throughout downtown Meadville, and your team is invited to help solve the mystery.
Pick up a Keystone Clue Sheet at any participating business, visit downtown clue stops, solve puzzles connected to Meadville’s history, and collect the answers needed to reveal the final location. Once your sheet is complete, turn it in with your contact information to finish the adventure and enter the prize drawing.
This family-friendly outdoor escape room is designed for teams, friends, families, college students, history lovers, puzzle solvers, and curious explorers ages 10+.
Traditional book clubs can be exhausting and too much pressure at times. For this book club, you pick what you want to read based on a monthly theme. The meeting is held in the top floor community space.
The theme for June: Plays
Show up on book club day to learn about other books that people read this month and share about yours! Happy reading!
The Gem City Fly Tiers will show how to tie some flies and let you try it out! Awesome!
Meeting at the Nature Center. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Learn the techniques to create garments and sewing projects that look polished and professional at the Cochranton Area Public Library. Instructed by Catherine McLean, this three day workshop series will be held in the CAPL Community Room May 16th, May 30th, and June 13th.
Workshop Highlights:
Basics of garment sewing
Patterns tips and terminology
Seams, hems, and basting
Armhole seams and setting sleeves
Register by calling 814-425-3996 or by emailing capl@ccfls.org
Coffee, community, and connection! Meadville Public Library’s weekly coffee hour offers a chance to sip, chat, and discover all the wonderful things our community has to offer. Plus, meet representatives from local organizations doing great work in our area.
Join Meadville Public Library every week in the top floor Community Space for a take and make craft. All supplies will be provided.
Join the French Creek Arts Collective for a monthly meet-up for all things needle-craft! Whether you are a veteran of stabbing things or want to learn the art, this meet-up is for you. Bring a snack to share and join your fellow sharp object connoisseur’s for a night of needles and nibbles.
This event is free and open to the public!
Learn how to crochet granny squares! Attend a sessions to learn basic stitches to create a classic granny square. These squares can be combined into a scarf, blanket, or leave them as is and use them as mug rugs! All supplies will be provided.
Join Meadville Public Library’s Silent Book Club in collaboration with Chipper's Pub! Bring a book and settle in for two hours of reading. This is the perfect opportunity for those who find it hard to concentrate at home, or want a dedicated time to dive into their books. After reading, stick around for a brief conversation where you can share what you're reading, discover new titles, and connect with other book lovers. Plus catch Happy Hour from 5-6 PM for food & drink specials! This Winter, Silent Book Club will meet March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, and May 20.
Join Meadville Public Library every week in the top floor Community Space for a take and make craft. All supplies will be provided.
Learn the techniques to create garments and sewing projects that look polished and professional at the Cochranton Area Public Library. Instructed by Catherine McLean, this three day workshop series will be held in the CAPL Community Room May 16th, May 30th, and June 13th.
Workshop Highlights:
Basics of garment sewing
Patterns tips and terminology
Seams, hems, and basting
Armhole seams and setting sleeves
Register by calling 814-425-3996 or by emailing capl@ccfls.org
Join Oil Region Astronomical Society to learn how to explore the night sky and how to spot notable planets and constellations. This is a two-part event. The first part will take place at Meadville Public Library, the second part will be:
Wednesday, May 20th 8:30-10:30 PM at the Eldred Glen Parking lot (44933 Thurston Road, Meadville PA)
Rain/Cloud Date: Wednesday, May 27th
More about ORAS: The Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization born from a shared passion for the cosmos, founded in 1991 as the Venango County Astronomy Club. ORAS welcomes all who marvel at the night sky, fostering a community where members can deepen their knowledge and share their love for astronomy. ORAS is dedicated to advancing astronomy education throughout northwest Pennsylvania.
Join Kathy Uglow, Environmental Education Specialist, to walk about and watch for birds!
Meeting at Shelter #2 of Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Join Meadville Public Library every week in the top floor Community Space for a take and make craft. All supplies will be provided.
Join Meadville Public Library for their new Books & Coffee event! Grab a free drink and check out your next book to read.
Join our Silent Book Club in collaboration with Chipper's Pub! Bring a book and settle in for two hours of reading. This is the perfect opportunity for those who find it hard to concentrate at home, or want a dedicated time to dive into their books. After reading, stick around for a brief conversation where you can share what you're reading, discover new titles, and connect with other book lovers. Plus catch Happy Hour from 5-6 PM for food & drink specials! This Winter, Silent Book Club will meet March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, and May 20.
Join Meadville Public Library every week in the top floor Community Space for a take and make craft. All supplies will be provided.
Come check out the much anticipated annual Spring Book Sale supporting Meadville Public Library!
The sale will be located on the top floor. The accessibility entrance is located on the Steer St side of the building, leading into the Children's Room, where the elevator will take customers to the top floor and the book sale room.
This sale includes general fiction and non-fiction books, books on CD, Young Adult fiction and non-fiction, and Children’s non-fiction and picture books. Please bring your own shopping bags.
Come check out the much anticipated annual Spring Book Sale supporting Meadville Public Library!
The sale will be located on the top floor. The accessibility entrance is located on the Steer St side of the building, leading into the Children's Room, where the elevator will take customers to the top floor and the book sale room.
This sale includes general fiction and non-fiction books, books on CD, Young Adult fiction and non-fiction, and Children’s non-fiction and picture books. Please bring your own shopping bags.
Come check out the much anticipated annual Spring Book Sale supporting Meadville Public Library!
The sale will be located on the top floor. The accessibility entrance is located on the Steer St side of the building, leading into the Children's Room, where the elevator will take customers to the top floor and the book sale room.
This sale includes general fiction and non-fiction books, books on CD, Young Adult fiction and non-fiction, and Children’s non-fiction and picture books. Please bring your own shopping bags.
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Wednesday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
The Fox And The Hound
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
Celebrate Your Library! Visit therapy dogs from Paws Hand Delivered, and go behind the scenes with library tours. Stop by our pop-up booths to Ask a Librarian your questions, get a custom Book Prescription for your next read, and craft a custom bookmark. Plus, enjoy free snacks while you explore!
Two ensemble performances, jazz and gamelan, in the Campus Center Lobby.
The Allegheny College Music Department presents the Spring Choir Concert in Shafer Auditorium.
Give a puzzle, get a puzzle! Meadville Public Library is excited to host their second puzzle swap.
Donated puzzles will be accepted now until Saturday, April 18th. Any individual that donates a puzzle will receive a swap ticket, which acts as admittance for early entrance on the day of the swap. The swap is Saturday, April 18th beginning at 11:00 AM and continuing until 12:00 PM.
For every puzzle you donate, you will receive a swap ticket that can be used in exchange for a puzzle.
Meadville Public Library will accept gently used puzzles of any size and piece count, in their original boxes with no missing pieces. Drop off at the Adult Services Desk in exchange for swap tickets that you can redeem the day of the event. You can receive tickets for as many puzzles as you donate.
Join Meadville Public Library for a free movie hosted by Armstrong, this event welcomes everyone. Chairs will be available, but feel free to bring a blanket if you’d like to sit closer to the screen. Plus, enjoy complimentary popcorn during the show!
Create your own cards with Natalie Gramley at the Margaret Shontz Memorial Library. All materials provided.
$10 for 4 cards. Come into the library or call 814-382-6666 to sign up.
