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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.

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

Fall Book Bingo:

This reading challenge will run from Monday, September 1, through Saturday, November 29.

Use the front of the Bingo Card to get a Bingo by completing a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line.  On the back of the card, fill in your name, contact information, and list the books and authors that you read to complete the Bingo.  Turn in your completed Bingo card to the Reference Room (Second floor of the library) to be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card of your choice.  Entries are due by 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 29, 2025.  Only one entry per person. Participants must be 19 or older.

If you need a suggestion for any of the Bingo categories, stop by the library, call (814) 723-4650, or email adult@warrenlibrary.org.  We will be glad to assist you!

Special Programs:

Nutrition Program Series by Meg Harkins and Sandra Blum | Slater Room | Registration required. Use the links below to register for each session.

Local Author Book Launch | Thursday, September 18, 6:30 to 7:30 pm | Slater Room | Join us in celebrating local author Christina Madonia-Knisley and her book The Rain Whisperer: Essays on Finding Joy in Every Storm. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Pennwriters Meet & Greet | Saturday, September 20, 1:00 to 3:00 pm | Slater Room | If you are a writer or aspiring writer, come join us to learn more about this supportive organization.

The Edgar Allan Poe Experience by Cris Johnson | Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 to 7:30 pm | Slater Room | Registration required Learn about Poe’s life and works while being entertained by spooky magic, mysterious props, and ‘psychic’ demonstrations.

Master Gardeners Program | Saturday, October 4, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Slater Room | Registration required | An expert guest speaker will be presenting about bats and native plants.

Trivia Night | Thursday, October 9, 6:00 to 7:30 pm | Slater Room | The team leader is required to register their team | There will be eight category rounds with eight questions in each round.

Needle Felting by Jill Sheldon | Tuesday, October 14, 5:30 to 7:30 pm | Slater Room | Registration required | Learn the art of needle felting by making a pumpkin.

Lip Balm Making Class | Wednesday, October 29, 12:00 to 1:30 pm | Slater Room | Registration required | Participants will make their own lip balms with their choice of butters and oils, flavors, and colors.

New York Spirits by Cris Johnson | Tuesday, November 4, 6:30 to 7:30 pm | Slater Room | Registration required | A fascinating look into stories and legends of the spirit world in New York taken from non-fiction accounts of ghostly investigations and haunted happenings.

Medicare and Pennie by Calvert Pearson Insurance Group | Monday, November 10, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm | Slater Room | Registration required | Details coming soon!

Monthly Programs:

Arts & Crafts Club | Jefferson Room and Maker Space | Bring your own project to work on and socialize with your fellow artists and crafters.

  • Thursday, September 25, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, October 16, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, November 20, 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Book Club | Jefferson Room | Come join our new group! Please contact us if you need assistance finding a copy of each book.

  • Thursday, September 4, 6:30 to 7:30 pm | Book: Beach Road by James Patterson.
  • Thursday, October 2, 6:30 to 7:30 pm | Book: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult.
  • Thursday, November 6, 6:30 to 7:30 pm | Book: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah.
  • Thursday, December 4, 6:30 to 7:30 pm | Book: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann.

Chair Yoga | Jefferson Room | Registration is encouraged, but not required. Use the links below to register for the sessions that best fit your schedule. | A gentle practice where we will stay seated or use the aid of a chair.

Craft Times | Maker Space | Registration required for each session. Use the links below to register for the session that works best for your schedule.

Movie Nights | Slater Room | Due to our licensing we cannot advertise the movie title. Please contact us if you would like to know the title in advance. Stay after the movie for a short discussion about the film.

  • Wednesday, September 3, 5:00 to 7:30 pm | Runtime: 104 minutes | Rating: G | Celebrating the 75th anniversary of a comedy-drama film starring James Stewart and an invisible white rabbit.
  • Wednesday, October 1, 5:00 to 7:30 pm | Details coming soon!
  • Wednesday, November 5, 5:00 to 7:30 pm | Runtime: 111 minutes | Rating: PG-13 | Celebrating the 70th anniversary of a coming-of-age film starring James Dean.

Tech Talks | Reference Room | Registration required. Use the links below to register for each session. | Learn about the library’s e-resources and how you can best utilize them.