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September 2026
A Publication of Community Library of AlleghenyValley
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am-7:00pm; Friday 10:00am-3:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm After Labor Day. 9:00am-4:00pm; Closed Sunday
September is
month! Book Sale September 10-12
This September, Community Library of Allegheny Valley and libraries across Allegheny County are inviting residents to show their love! Love Your Library, a first of its kind county-wide campaign developed by the Allegheny County Library Association and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, encourages residents to invest in their local libraries. Thanks to the generous support of the Jack Buncher Foundation, the many donations made to the Community Library of Allegheny Valley throughout September will all be matched. All donations of up to $500 per donor will count toward the pro-rated match. Only the donations made in September can be matched, so please consider donating to help sustain the library. To add to the fun and excitement, along with a book sale, we'll be hosting several fundraising events! See below.
Yard Sale September 12
Preview for Friends of the Library begins Thursday, September 10. See page 6 for details.
Bake Sale September 11-12 Enjoy a sweet treat cupcakes, brownies & cookies - and support your library! While supplies last.
We’re cleaning out the cupboards! Shop our yard sale. Come early for the best selection!
Family Paint Night September 12
Adult Paint Night September 17 & 21
Paint a lovable owl with your child! $15 for both child & adult. See page 6.
Bring your favorite beverages & snacks to enjoy! $15 donation. See page 5.
Join us in October for these exciting events!
Graphic Novel Book Club Grades K-2
Scan to donate!
Stuffed Animal Sleepover September 26 Bring your stuffed animal for a sleepover & come back on Saturday, 9/26, to enjoy ice cream & see what the animals did overnight! See page 2.
Read to a Dog returns!
Rabkin Japanese Garden Tour
Funding for these programs is provided by the Ira and Frances Woods Library Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation.
Youth Programs
Teen Programs
Local History Department Hours Self Service During Regular Library Hours Please contact the local history department for an appointment if you require assistance. Call the library at 724-226-3491 to schedule appointments. Questions and appointment requests my also be emailed to: CLAVhistory@alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Our longtime, local historian, Kathy Bollinger, shares her wealth of knowledge in her Who Knew presentations, on the third Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 pm!
The popular presentations take a deep dive into people, places, and events that have helped shape our area. Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our emails to see what topics she will be exploring each month.
Anime Club Monday, September 14 5:00-7:00 pm Join our group of fellow anime enthusiasts for good discussions, food, and showings of awesome anime! While this group is focused for adults, any teens grade 9 and up are welcome. If you are under 18, please provide a permission slip to attend. Permission slips are available at the library's front desk. Please register to attend. 50 Book Club Challenge Tuesday, August 25 5:30-7:00 pm The library challenges you to read 50 books in a year, and it’s never too late to start! Share your latest reads, swap your book recommendations, and socialize with fellow readers.
Adult Paint Night: Fall Sunset Cactus Thursday, September 17 | 6:00-7:30 pm Monday, September 21 } 5:30-7:00 pm Join us for an adult paint night and help us raise funds! Make it a date night or girls’ night out! Bring your favorite beverages and snacks to enjoy while we paint an autumn dessert sunset. Beginners are welcome. All supplies are included with your $15 donation. Classes must be prepaid to reserve your spot. Please register to attend. You can pay online or in person at the library.
This is a very fun and relaxed structure that allows you to share in all things reading. Registration is not necessary.
The Kitchen Sink Book Club Reading a little bit of everything, one book at a time. The Kitchen Sink Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm, unless noted otherwise. Pick up a copy of the current month’s book selection at the circulation desk and join us for lively conversation, tea, and a sweet treat!
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Wednesday, September 23 5:30-7:00 pm
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi Wednesday, October 28 5:30-7:00 pm
Monday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm After Labor Day: Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday - Closed
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