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Each month, we have a few authors who host a virtual talk. This month, the schedule is as follows:
- How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin, Harvard Psychologist, Author, and Keynote Speaker - Wednesday, May 7th at 2:00 PM EDT
- On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang, Julie Chan is Dead – A Propulsive Debut Thriller - Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 PM EDT
- How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein, Lifestyle Writer, Editor, and Bestselling Author of The Genius of Judy - Wednesday, May 21st at 2:00 PM EDT
Click the link to register and to find out more information: https://libraryc.org/ligonierlibrary/upcoming
2025 Adult Summer Reading
Preregistration is open now through June 1st - then sign up any time!
How it Works:
- Sign up and/or register on Beanstack!
- Earn badges as you track your reading and participate in library programs
- Each badge you earn is a raffle ticket for rewards
- Drawings happen each month, so sign up any time!
Prizes Include:
- June Drawing (5 winners): $5 Roman’s Pizzeria gift card – enjoy a slice of pizza!
- July Drawing (5 winners): $10 Abigail’s Coffeehouse gift card – treat yourself to your favorite drink, sandwich, or ice cream
- August Grand Prize Drawing (2 winners): $25 Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce gift card – redeemable at participating businesses throughout Ligonier
Drawings will be held at the end of June, July, and August 16. The more you read and participate, the more chances you have to win!
Emily Dickinson: The Character of Amherst
Emily Dickinson: The Character of Amherst
Join us and Emily Dickinson expert and scholar, Jim Arnold, for a presentation on the poet herself. The title of the presentation, “The Character of Amherst”, is based on a letter sent by Emily’s first publisher, Mabel Loomis Todd, to her parents in 1881. She describes this peculiar woman who is very different from the others - “I must tell you about the character of Amherst… whom all the people call the myth.” This presentation will showcase Emily as a boundary-breaking poet who challenged the conventional nature of poetry and women’s writing at the time. There will be a brief Q&A following the presentation.
Community Crafting Circle
Community Crafting Circle
Bring your current craft project—knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, embroidery, or anything else—and join fellow makers for a relaxing and social crafting session at the Ligonier Valley Library. This is a welcoming space to share ideas, get inspired, and enjoy good company while you work on your latest creation. All skill levels are welcome. Just bring your materials and your creativity!
Games at the Library
Games at the Library
Join us each month for our new Games at the Library program! Every third Wednesday from 10:30 am to 12 pm and the second Thursday from 5-6:30 pm. We will provide board games, Uno, cards, pinochle, cribbage, chess, and more! Feel free to bring your own games, or take a look at what we have and bring a group of friends for a good time!
See this link for our list of games you can check out: https://catalog.wlnonline.org/Polaris/view.aspx?brs=54114&ctx=17
Visit our Beanstack page to check out the different reading and activity challenges happening throughout the year. There are challenges for all ages!
Have a smartphone or tablet? Install the Beantack Tracker app. We highly recommend this as a great way to participate on the challenges! The app is super easy to use and has some fun features that are not found on the website. Need assistance? Stop in or call the Library and we'll help you.
Download the Beanstack Tracker app from Google Play or Apple.
Join us for new and fun Beanstack challenges! Visit our Beanstack landing page for more details on each challenge!
Extra fun available on Libby!
If you have used Libby to borrow eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and movies, then you already know how great the app is to use. We are excited to say that Libby is now even better!!!
Open Libby on your smartphone or tablet (or visit libbyapp.com on your computer) to find three Extras that the Westmoreland Library Network is excited to share with our patrons - The Great Courses Library Collection, Qello Concerts, and IndieFlix!
- Never stop learning with The Great Courses - from history to science to learning languages, find it all for FREE in one convenient place!
- Stream pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries, and shorts with IndieFlix for FREE!
- The world's largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries is available in Qello Concerts - literally, stream concerts from the best seat in your house for FREE!!!
These great services are available on Libby (the app is available in the iTunes and Google Play stores) or at libbyapp.com to Westmoreland Library Network patrons with an eCard and a physical library card (need one, visit Get a Library Card for more information). If you have any questions or need assistance, stop in or call the Ligonier Valley Library at 724-238-6451.
