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Silent Reading Club - Meadville Public Library
Mar
25
5:00 PM17:00

Silent Reading Club - Meadville Public Library

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. 

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The Legacy of Robert Frost - Meadville Public Library
Mar
26
5:30 PM17:30

The Legacy of Robert Frost - Meadville Public Library

Examining Frost’s poetic legacy as it has been reassessed in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries and present a more nuanced account of Frost's place in American literature. Presenting the talk is Dr. Robert Bernard Hass, who has published widely on Robert Frost, is professor of English at PennWest Edinboro and the executive director of the Robert Frost Society.

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ASL Learning Lab - Meadville Public Library
Apr
7
1:00 PM13:00

ASL Learning Lab - Meadville Public Library

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.

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No Pressure Book Club - Meadville Public Library
Apr
7
6:00 PM18:00

No Pressure Book Club - Meadville Public Library

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 April: Fairy or Folk Tales

Show up on book club day to learn about other books that people read this month and share about yours! Happy reading!

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Silent Reading Club - Meadville Public Library
Apr
8
5:00 PM17:00

Silent Reading Club - Meadville Public Library

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.

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Fly Fishing - Crawford County Conservation District
Apr
25
9:00 AM09:00

Fly Fishing - Crawford County Conservation District

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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.

Meeting at the Nature Center. Register today by calling 814-763-5269

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Single Voice Reading Series: Jessica Elisheva Emerson - Allegheny College
Mar
19
7:00 PM19:00

Single Voice Reading Series: Jessica Elisheva Emerson - Allegheny College

Jessica Elisheva Emerson is a native Tucsonan who spent 22 years in Los Angeles before returning to the Sonoran desert where she lives with her husband and children.

Her debut novel Olive Days, was published by Counterpoint Press and was awarded the GLCA New Writers Award. Her poems and stories have been published in a number of journals, and she is also a produced playwright.

Sponsored by the John C. Sturtevant Memorial Lectureship and the Professor Bill Bywater Endowment. For more information, contact Christopher Bakken at cbakken@allegheny.edu

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Not Your Granny's Square - Meadville Public Library
Mar
19
5:30 PM17:30

Not Your Granny's Square - Meadville Public Library

Learn how to crochet granny squares! Attend a session 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. 

Registration is required. Register here on the library’s website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/16441581

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Artifacts: Pounding & Grinding Tools - Crawford County Conservation District
Mar
18
4:30 PM16:30

Artifacts: Pounding & Grinding Tools - Crawford County Conservation District

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Terry Lobdell will bring a variety of artifacts from his collection. We will be focusing on “pounding and grinding tools”. Do you have any artifacts at home that you want to show us or have a question about?

Register today by calling 814-763-5269

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Visit with Therapy Dogs - Meadville Public Library
Mar
17
11:00 AM11:00

Visit with Therapy Dogs - Meadville Public Library

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.

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Free For All: The Public Library Documentary Showing- Meadville Public Library
Feb
26
5:00 PM17:00

Free For All: The Public Library Documentary Showing- Meadville Public Library

Celebrate National Library Lovers’ Month by joining Meadville Public Library for a free showing of Free For All: The Public Library, directed by Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor. This documentary explores how public libraries shaped a nation and remain a beloved sanctuary for Americans today. There will also be snacks!

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International Film Festival: "Reinas" - Movies@Meadville
Feb
19
7:00 PM19:00

International Film Festival: "Reinas" - Movies@Meadville

The Allegheny Department of World Languages & Cultures will be screening “Reinas” in Spanish at the Movies@Meadville.

Amidst the political turmoil of 1990s Peru, two sisters find their loyalties tested as they prepare to leave their world behind and face the truth about their father.

Entry is free to the public.

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Not Your Granny's Square - Meadville Public Library
Feb
19
5:30 PM17:30

Not Your Granny's Square - Meadville Public Library

This winter, learn how to crochet granny squares, taught by members of our Fiber Arts Club! Attend one (or both!) 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. 

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Movie Night with Armstrong- Meadville Public Library
Feb
18
5:00 PM17:00

Movie Night with Armstrong- Meadville Public Library

Enjoy a free showing of The Princess and the Frog at Meadville Public Library! 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!

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International Film Festival: "Great Freedom" - Movies@Meadville
Feb
12
7:00 PM19:00

International Film Festival: "Great Freedom" - Movies@Meadville

The Allegheny Department of World Languages & Cultures will be screening “Great Freedom” in German at the Movies@Meadville.

In a society where his identity is a crime, a man repeatedly imprisoned in post-war Germany discovers that the deepest bonds are often found in the most unlikely places.

Entry is free to the public.

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Animals in Winter - Crawford County Conservation District
Feb
11
4:30 PM16:30

Animals in Winter - Crawford County Conservation District

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What do animals do in winter when the winter weather is SO cold? Find out their survival strategies from Heather Flick, Environmental Education Specialist, PA Game Commission, NW Region!

Meeting inside the nature center. Register today by calling 814-763-5269

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International Film Festival: "L' Attachment" - Movies@Meadville
Feb
5
7:00 PM19:00

International Film Festival: "L' Attachment" - Movies@Meadville

The Allegheny Department of World Languages & Cultures will be screening “L’ Attachment” in French at the Movies@Meadville.

A fiercely independent librarian finds her carefully constructed life upended when she becomes the unexpected anchor for a grieving family in crisis.

Entry is free to the public.

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I Can See My House From Here! - Crawford County Conservation District
Feb
4
4:30 PM16:30

I Can See My House From Here! - Crawford County Conservation District

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Take a closer look at aerial photography, mapping, and satellite imagery for landowners. Do you know what LIDAR is? If not, come and find out more about ‘seeing it all from above’. Meeting inside the Nature Center.

Register today by calling 814-763-5269

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International Film Festival: "Inshallah A Boy" - Movies@Meadville
Jan
29
7:00 PM19:00

International Film Festival: "Inshallah A Boy" - Movies@Meadville

The Allegheny Department of World Languages & Cultures will be screening “Inshallah A Boy” in Arabic at the Movies@Meadville.

A sudden tragedy forces a young widow in Jordan to take a desperate stand against a legal system that threatens her family’s home and her daughter’s future.

Entry is free to the public.

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