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.
Fun for all ages! Join District Environmental Education Kathy Uglow to enjoy some outdoor time! 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
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
Bring your current read and settle in for 50 minutes of uninterrupted reading in the Library's Community Space (top floor). 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 (if you like!), discover new titles, and connect with other book lovers.
This event series is generously sponsored by Meadville Medical Center.
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.
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Thursday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
Design and assemble a personalized keychain that reflects your style! Beads, charms, cords, and more will be provided. This event is generously sponsored by Bush Investment Group.
Registration is required. Register here on the library’s website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/14585250
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.
This week, we're chatting with Miranda Heller about the Oil Region Astronomical Society.
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!
If you knit, do macrame, weave - or anything in the crafts ballpark - join us every month for a casual opportunity to meet other crafters, learn new skills, and share tips and patterns! All experience levels welcome. We will be meeting in the second floor community space.
A basic American Sign Language (ASL) class free to the public.
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 Thursday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
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
Come see all the classic cars in Diamond Park during the 16th annual Thunder in the City! There will also be music, vendors, and food trucks. Admission is free.
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.
This week, we're chatting with Amara Geffen about the Arc Greenspace!
This is the fourth year that Hatch Hollow is hosting an Allegheny College Alumni Art Exhibition in partnership with Allegheny’s Blue & Gold Weekend.
Opening night will be on Friday, August 1st, 2025 from 5-8 PM. The gallery will be on view until September 20th, 2025.
Come see all the classic cars in Diamond Park during the 16th annual Thunder in the City! There will also be music, vendors, and food trucks. Admission is free.
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. Participants are welcome to stop by for just a few minutes or stay for the whole hour!
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.
Bring your current read and settle in for 50 minutes of uninterrupted reading in the Library's Community Space (top floor). 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 (if you like!), discover new titles, and connect with other book lovers.
This event series is generously sponsored by Meadville Medical Center.
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 August: Action & Adventure
Happy reading!
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
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Thursday 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.
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
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Thursday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
Come celebrate opening day! Free admission all day.
Donation Day - Pay What You Can Gate Admission
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.
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!
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.
This week we're chatting with Julia Kemp from the Academy Theatre about their new season.
Educator/Bat Expert Terry Lobdell will teach all about bats! Then everyone can participate in our annual “bat count” of little brown bats that come out of the Nature center bat boxes.
Meeting inside the front door of the Nature Center. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
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
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Thursday 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 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
Welcome Crawford County Conservation District’s guest entomologist Maggie Murphree who will lead a fun bug adventure!
Register today by calling 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.
Be a library model for a day! Meadville Public Library will be capturing the wonderful ways our community uses the library's spaces, resources, and services. our participation will help create vibrant stock photos for their website and promotional materials, showcasing the heart of our library.
Join Meadville Public Library for an evening with photojournalist Rich Sayer to see the world through his unique lens. Rick will discuss his techniques, experiences in the field, and the stories behind his work. Come prepared to be inspired and to gain a new appreciation for the art of visual storytelling.
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
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Join Experience Meadville in downtown Meadville on Friday, June 6th for the First Friday Art Walk from 5-8pm! Discover an evening of art, community spirit, and extended shopping hours at participating locations.
Celebrate the unique charm of Meadville with a relaxed night out in support of local artists and small businesses.
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.
May's theme is "That's a Wrap!" - make a recipe that has some sort of wrapping, whether it be a burrito, dumplings, sushi or something else!
Join the French Creek Arts Collective for their monthly Cookbook Club meeting! 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!
About French Creek Arts Collective: We are a collective of visual, performing, and musical artists located in Meadville and the surrounding communities. We are looking to provide opportunities for local creatives to network, share their talents, and learn from one other! Email us at frenchcreekartscollective@gmail.com with ideas or questions!
Join DCNR Service Forester Mark Lewis and District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow to learn about the trees in and around the park and conservation grounds. After the excursion there will be a picnic at Shelter #1.
Remember to wear outdoor clothing! You must call 814-763-5269 to reserve a spot.
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)
Experience Meadville invites you to Downtown Time Machine, an Outdoor Escape Room Adventure where you and your team must solve puzzles and put together clues tied to Meadville's history in order to return to the present.
Get a clue sheet at any participating location, locate the time portal, and be entered into a drawing for one of several prizes.
See game rules here: https://bit.ly/MeadvilleTimeMachine
Join Meadville Public Library for an hour of mental magic! Using playing cards, colored markers, photographs, and an assortment of props, the Library's Jim Fitch will engage and entertain all who attend.
Join our friends at Meadville Public Library for their monthly Open Jam session hosted by local musician Zackary Johnson! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, bring your instrument and join the symphony of sounds. It's a safe, open space for musicians of all ages and backgrounds to convene, share, and create music together.
April is autism awareness month! Join the Titusville YWCA for an egg hunt followed by crafts, games, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
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.
