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.
Join Meadville Public Library for this 3-week course meeting on Tuesday September 16th, 23rd, and 30th! In this series you’ll refresh and expand your ASL knowledge!
Registration is required and means you’re committing to the 3-week course.
Register here on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/14921857
Did you know you can brew tea from conifer needles? What will be your favorite…spruce? pine? Come to this program and find out how…taste a “flight” of teas that we brew during this event! DCNR Service Forester Mark Lewis will explain how to make the tea and he will teach about conifers.
Meet at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
A basic American Sign Language (ASL) class free to the public.
Learn from Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor Mark Signorino from Erie, PA. He is a helper/instructor for PA Fish & Boat Commission fly fishing seminars, teaches Fly Fishing 101 class at start parks in Western PA, and volunteers with Project Healing Waters & The Mayfly Project.
Age 16+ meeting at Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
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.
Meet inside the gate to join DCNR Service Forester Mark Lewis for a walk through Greendale Cemetery’s scenic Cemetery Run Gorge. See big trees that are entered in the record books for Pennsylvania and some that rival trees found in Cook Forest!
Note: The 1.2 mile walk is for all ages; but the terrain is challenging with several steep ascents and descents. This walk is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Meeting at Greendale Cemetery. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Enjoy some spooky treats and find out all about bats for Halloween with everyone’s favorite “Bats Teacher” Terry Lobdell!
Meeting at Shelter 1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Learn how to save seeds from this year’s harvest with Meadville Public Library! At this event, you will learn how to preserve your favorite plant varieties for future generations as well as tips and tricks to get you started on your seed-saving journey. Get ready to participate in our upcoming Seed Exchange in Spring 2026, where you can swap seeds, share knowledge, and expand your gardening horizons.
Registration is required, there are 20 seats available.
Register on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/15204422
A garden paver painting project for beginners. $10 per person, all materials provided.
Come into the library or call 814-382-6666 to sign up.
Join District Environmental Educator Specialist Kathy Uglow to learn the basics of using a compass. You will find out how to get your “pace count,” then try out your new skills by doing hands-on activities. Materials and compasses will be provided for the program.
Meeting in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
In this 6-week series, you'll learn the essentials of ASL communication, covering everything from the alphabet and numbers to colors, questions, and food signs. Meeting every Thursday between September 3rd through October 8th from 5 PM to 6 PM. Signing up for this course means you’re registering for 6 weeks of classes. No prior experience is necessary — just come ready to learn and have fun!
Register here on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/14921666
Join Penn State Extension Master Gardener Nancy Meyer for an informal talk about perennials! Discussion points will include: What is a perennial? How long do they live? What do I do when they’re done blooming? When is the best time to move them? What are some of the new trends in perennials?
Bring your questions and pictures to the chat!
Make beautify nature prints using the sun!! District Environmental Education Kathy Uglow will show you how to create these awesome creations! Meeting at Stainbrook Park Shelter #1.
Class size is limited so you must call to reserve a spot. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Have some fun finding out how disc golf is played! CCCD Nutrient Management Technician Sydney Holler will explain how the sport works and the rules of the game. Then, we will check out the disc golf course at Woodcock…AND we will give it a try. Everyone can participate in this fun program and all ages are welcome!
Meeting in Stainbrook Park by Woodcock Creek. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Find out all about many of the “furry” animals living all around us in NWPA! Join guest presenter Jim Murphy, PA Trappers Association, for this introduction to furbearing animals. All ages will enjoy this program!
Meet at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Gather some wildflowers with District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow to use our “easy to make'“ flower presses, repurposing cardboard and newspaper to press flowers.
Meet at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
An outdoor adventure scouting for butterflies! Kathy Uglow will introduce some interesting facts about butterflies and provide a “Crawford County Guide to Our Common Butterflies”.
Meeting will be at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Join Margaret Shontz Memorial Library and French Creek Valley Conservancy for an engaging program all about the Eastern Hellbender, North America’s largest salamander and a key indicator of clean, healthy waterways. Learn about the biology, behavior, and conservation of this elusive amphibian.
Join Cochranton Public Library and the Oil Region Astronomical Society for an introduction to astronomy and local opportunities to begin your stargazing journey!
For more information call 814-425-3996 or stop by Cochranton Area Public Library
Join Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to meet some of their animal ambassadors, including Tammy the Opossum and Myrtle the Turtle! Although you won't be able to touch or hold the wildlife, there will be several animal ambassadors present for you to see up close and in person! Plus, learn about their habits, and their importance in our ecosystem!
Registration is required. Register on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/14489765
Learn a new skill each week at Meadville Public Library’s "Learning Something New" series!
These free, hands-on programs offer practical skills to boost your self-sufficiency and community preparedness, plus connect with others and gain valuable knowledge.
Jessica Rohrdanz, Northwest Region Outreach and Education Coordinator, PA Fish and Boat Commission, will bring everything we need to fish in Woodcock Creek! Learn how to tie knots and practice casting before heading to the creek. This is a Fish & Boat education program— you don’t need a license to fish at this event.
Meet at Shelter #2 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling Kathy at 814-763-5269
Join Dr. Jenn Houtz, Allegheny College Professor of Biology to learn more about the feathered friends in your backyard! We'll cover bird identification, helpful tips, and how to get started. Bring your curiosity and binoculars!
Learn a new skill each week at Meadville Public Library’s "Learning Something New" series!
These free, hands-on programs offer practical skills to boost your self-sufficiency and community preparedness, plus connect with others and gain valuable knowledge.
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! Register today by calling 814-763-5269
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.
$10/person for two classes. Suitable for all skill levels.
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.
Benefit the Margaret Shontz Memorial Library and have a fun afternoon playing Mah Jongg! The tournament will be held at Our Lady Queen of Americas Church. All proceeds will go towards a matching grant for children’s books. Are you ready to play?
To register call Bonnie Morris at 412-298-9346. $10 donation checks payable to the library.
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.
$10/person for two classes. Suitable for all skill levels.
Ride the OC&T Railroad for FREE during Titusville Rotary Club's Oil Creek Classic Community Festival! Boarding is at the Drake Well Platform at 10:15 a.m., and the train departs at 11:00 a.m.
Please CALL TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS as space is limited! (814-827-0543)
Pottery painting with The Kilted Kiln! Choose from a 10 ounce mug for $16 or a dinner plate for $20. All materials provided.
Come into the library or call 814-382-6666 to sign up.
Day three of National Library Week! Ever wonder how the library's collection comes together? Learn the ins and outs of selecting your favorite books, from ordering to shelving, with our Library staff.
Day two of National Library Week! Join Meadville Public Library to learn how to access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more from the comfort of your own home using your library card.
Join the Crawford County Master Gardeners for the 2025 Green Thumb Workshop! Door prizes will be awarded at the end of the workshop. A light breakfast will be provided. There will also be local craft vendors showcasing their talents during the breaks!
Speakers:
Ruth Benner, Penn State Educator - “Ticks and Vector Borne Diseases”
Dennis James, Mercer County Master Gardener - “All Things Hydrangeas”
Dr. Laura Deeter, Ohio State University - “100 Years of Gardening History”
Cost is $20. Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/green-thumb-hydrangeas-ticks-and-100-years-of-gardening
Join Dr. Jenn Houtz, Allegheny College Professor of Biology, as she provides a highly-interactive workshop decorating bird boxes and constructing eco-friendly bird feeders. Dr. Houtz, editor of the highly successful Backyard Birds of Allegheny College Coloring Book, studies the physiology and behavior of birds, including Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows.
Participants will collaborate in decorating pre-constructed bird boxes that will be installed around the Meadville Public Library. They will also have the opportunity to construct an eco-friendly bird feeder out of provided common household materials that they may take with them at the end of the event.
Please join Meadville Public Library as we celebrate the beginning of spring and renewed bird activity!
What is prescribed fire? Zach St. Laurent, Fire Forester, Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, will present about how private landowners can conduct their own burns and what is needed for that.
Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Prepare to polish your green thumb! Join Meadville Public Library for their first ever seed exchange! Bring vegetable, herb, and flower seeds to swap and learn about gardening strategies.
Registration is required on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/13590601
