Adult Services aims to provide fun, engaging and informative programs for Adult patrons (19+) of the Warren Public Library.
Our programs are made possible thanks to the generous donations made during our Annual Fundraiser.
If a program requires registration, it will be indicated below. Registration will open 30 days in advance of the program and close 24 hours before the program.
If you have questions or need assistance with registering for a program, please stop by the Reference Room on the second floor of the library, call (814) 723-4650 and follow the prompts for Reference/Adult Services, or email adult@warrenlibrary.org
Upcoming Programs for Adults
Reading Challenge:
The Winter Reading Challenge will run from Monday, December 1, through Saturday, February 28. Stop by the Reference Room on the second floor of the library to register and receive your reading challenge packet. Participants must be 19 or older. If you are unable to visit us in person, please register online to receive the virtual reading packet.
Completed reading logs are due by 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 28. All participants will receive a handful of smaller prizes. The top reader will receive a $25 gift card of their choice. If you need any reading suggestions, please contact us. We will be glad to assist you!
Special Programs:
Love Song Bingo for Seniors 55+ | Tuesday, February 17, 1:00 to 3:00 pm | Jefferson Room | Play Bingo and learn how LIFE-NWPA may be able to help you stay living in your own home. This activity is free to all who participate with no obligation to enroll in LIFE-NWPA.
Plant Pests by the Master Gardeners of Warren County | Saturday, February 21, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Slater Room | Registration required | The Master Gardeners will talk about common garden and lawn weeds like Creeping Charlie, as well as invasive plants, such as Japanese knotweed. Learn how to identify the plant pests, control them, and slow their spread. This is part two of a 3-part Cabin Fever series about garden pests.
Painting Class by Kelly Hunt | Wednesday, February 25, 5:30 to 7:30 pm | Slater Room | Registration required | Participants will learn how to make a unique background with plastic and the bouchett technique.
Local Author Talk: Timothy Gay | Saturday, March 7, 1:00 to 3:00 pm | Slater Room | Learn about Gay’s most recent book: Rory Land: The Up-and-Down World of Golf’s Global Icon. Signed copies of this book will be available for purchase at this event.
Seed to Supper: Meet and Greet | Tuesday, March 17, 5:30 to 6:30 pm | Slater Room | Learn about the upcoming Seed to Supper Course led by the Master Gardeners of Warren County. During this event, attendees will be able to register for the course and receive the course schedule.
Animal Pests by the Master Gardeners of Warren County | Saturday, March 21, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Slater Room | Registration required | Details coming soon! This is part three of a 3-part Cabin Fever series about garden pests.
Local Author Talk: Joe Ulrich | Tuesday, March 31, 6:00 to 7:00 pm | Slater Room | Learn about Ulrich’s book: Saboteurs Five: A WW2 Novel of Nazi Intrigue in America. Signed copies of this book will be available for purchase at this event.
Monthly Programs:
Book Club | New members must register in advance (use the links below) and sign a copy of the group guidelines. Let’s discuss the selected books from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Jefferson Room on the following dates:
- Thursday, February 5 – Book: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë.
- Thursday, March 5 – Book: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.
- Thursday, April 9 – Book: Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover.
- Thursday, May 7 – Book: Bunny by Mona Awad.
Chair Yoga | New attendees must sign a Waiver of Liability. Registration is encouraged, but not required (use the links below). | Join us in the Jefferson Room for a gentle practice where we will stay seated or use the aid of a chair on the following dates/times:
Craft: Spring Wreaths | Registration required (use the links below). | Join us in the Maker Space to make your own wreath to decorate for Spring. All supplies will be provided free of charge.
Movie & Discussion | Due to our licensing, we cannot advertise the movie titles. Please contact us if you would like to know the titles in advance. | Join us in the Slater Room from 5:00 to 7:30 pm on the following dates:
- Wednesday, March 4 | Rating: PG | Runtime: 129 minutes | Synopsis: A 1952 romantic comedy film set in Ireland, starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara.
- Wednesday, April 1 | Rating: PG | Runtime: 102 minutes | Synopsis: A 1942 romantic drama film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
- Wednesday, May 6 | Rating: PG | Runtime: 119 minutes | Synopsis: Orson Welles co-wrote, directed, produced, and starred in this 1941 mystery/drama film.
Reading Warren History Group | This is an active shared reading group using books and archival materials to further research and understand Warren County history. | New members are required to register in advance (use the links below) and sign a copy of the group guidelines. Join us in the Jefferson Room from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on the following dates:
Writers Group | New members are required to register in advance (use the links below) and sign a copy of the group guidelines. | Are you a writer or aspiring writer? Would you like support from fellow writers? Join us in the Jefferson Room from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on the following dates:
