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.
October’s theme is Homegrown Harvest. Use an ingredient that was grown or produced locally in the dish you make!
Join the French Creek Arts Collective for their monthly cookbook club! Here's how it works: borrow a cookbook from the library, choose a recipe to try at home, then bring the dish and the cookbook to our potluck gathering. This is a great opportunity to try new foods, find new inspiration, and meet other cooking enthusiasts! Please bring dishes and flatware for yourself and your guests to reduce waste!
Take part in setting up for the Meadville Public Library Community Used Book Sale! Active volunteers, who contribute their time to participate in the set-up and sale, will receive a pizza lunch and a free book of their choice. Let the library know that they can count on you by registering for this event on the library website.
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.
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.
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 November: Graphic Novels
Happy reading!
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.
Learn all about some of the most alluring gemstones! Join CCCD for this fun session and enjoy finding out myths and legends that surround these awesome precious specimens. District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow ad a surprise guest will present the program inside the Nature Center.
Register today by calling 814-763-5269
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 the end of Happy Hour from 5-6 PM for food and drink specials!
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.
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.
Join District Intern Grace Moon to learn how to make and use dyes from plants. You will learn how to identify plants for the dyes, how the dyes are made, then try out some of the dyes by doing hands-on activities. Bring a light colored (white works best) all-cotton article of clothing! T-shirts will also be available for you to dye for $3. Meeting inside the Nature Center.
Class size is limited so you must call to reserve a spot. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
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/
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
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.
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.
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’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 the end of Happy Hour from 5-6 PM for food and drink specials!
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 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
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.
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.
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.
Give a puzzle, get a puzzle! Meadville Public Library is excited to host their first-ever puzzle swap.
Donated puzzles will be accepted now until Friday, October 10. 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, October 11 beginning at 11:00 AM and continuing until 12:30 PM. Ticket holders can enjoy early entrance at 11:00 AM, with the puzzle swap opening to the public at 11:30 AM.
For every puzzle you donate, you will receive a swap ticket that can be used in exchange for a puzzle during early access.
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 French Creek Valley Conservancy for a walk in Penn’s Woods at the Marsh Conservation Easement! This conservation easement is located just outside of Meadville, PA towards Guys Mills, PA. We will explore part of the 41 acres of lovely, wooded forest. This property is not usually open to the public, so this is a great opportunity to come and check it out! This property does have some steep inclines, so please wear shoes with good traction and grip.
Walk in Penn’s Woods is a statewide coordinated event on the first Sunday in October which encourages people across Pennsylvania to learn how their local woods work, see forests in new ways, and appreciate and love the forests so that we can all care well for them.
Please register here by noon on October 3rd, 2025:https://www.frenchcreekconservancy.org/calendar-events-2/
You will receive an email with more details and parking directions closer to the event date.
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
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.
A basic American Sign Language (ASL) class free to the public.
This is the fourth year that Hatch Hollow is hosting an Allegheny College Alumni Art Exhibition in partnership with Allegheny’s Blue & Gold Weekend.
Join Hatch Hollow for a special Closing Reception as part of Allegheny’s Blue & Gold weekend before this gallery ends September 20th.
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
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
The Arc’s annual family movie night under the stars!
Music Lineup:
5:30-6:30: Mike’s Rock-n-Roll Pet Store
7 - Dusk: Kelly’s World
Family activities from 7 PM till dusk will include: Balloon Art by Magic Steve, yard games, movie trivia, chalk art, and raffle baskets.
Bring a picnic (there may be food trucks) and a blanket or folding chair!
Join Cochranton Public Library and enjoy some ice cream to celebrate ten years since their new building opened!
For more information call 814-425-3996 or stop by Cochranton Area Public Library
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
We learn to identify the handwriting of others…similarly, we can learn to read signatures left by wildlife! This program will teach participants the basics of animal tracking and identifying signs, scat, rubbings, and remains. Learning animal signatures allows you the opportunity to discover which animals passed through, what they did, and where they went. The program guest presenter is Heather Flick, Environmental Education Specialist for the PA Game Commission, NW Region.
Meeting in Shelter #1 at Stainbrook Park. You must call 814-763-5269 to reserve a spot.
The trash weigh-in, collection and picnic will take places at the Cambridge Springs Fairgrounds. Teams register for a specific location and collect trash in the morning then bring to the fairgrounds between 11am and 3pm. Individuals, teams, schools, clubs, and organizations are entered into drawings for cash prizes. The schools with the most participants will win a cash prize for their science program.
Register to participate in the cleanup on the FCVC website: https://www.frenchcreekconservancy.org/french-creek-cleanup/
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
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 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!
This week’s Lunchtime Lift: Meadville Community Theater
Storytellers from the Meadville Community Theater share unexpected experiences that changed their lives - sometimes even for the better!
Food Truck: ILP Snack Shack
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
