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 Challenges:
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, stop by the library, call (814) 723-4650, or email adult@warrenlibrary.org. We will be glad to assist you!
Special Programs:
Needle Felting Class by Jill Sheldon | Tuesday, January 13, 5:30 to 7:30 pm | Slater Room | Registration required | Learn the art of needle felting by creating your own snowman.
Insect Pests by the Master Gardeners of Warren County | Saturday, January 17, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Slater Room | Registration required | Ever grow a beautiful garden only to watch the insects take charge? Learn how to approach your insect issues. We’ll cover three highly invasive pests: lantern flies, jumping worms, and box tree moths, as well as common garden insects such as aphids and Japanese beetles. This is part one of a 3-part Cabin Fever series about garden pests.
Winter Craft for Seniors 55+ | Tuesday, January 20, 1:00 to 3:00 pm | Jefferson Room | Make a craft and learn about 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.
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.
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.
- Tuesday, January 27, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, February 24, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Book Club | Jefferson Room | New members must register in advance and sign a copy of the group guidelines. Use the links below to register:
- Thursday, January 8, 6:30 to 7:30 pm – We will be selecting our meetings dates for the rest of 2026. We will also have a book show-and-tell for voting on our book selections for 2026.
- Thursday, February 5, 6:30 to 7:30 pm – TBD
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. | New attendees must sign a Waiver of Liability.
Movie & Discussion | Slater Room | Due to our licensing, we cannot advertise the movie titles. Please contact us if you would like to know the titles in advance.
- Wednesday, January 7, 5:00 to 7:30 pm – Rating: PG, Runtime: 120 minutes, Synopsis: Thrilling adventure yarn about eight sled dogs struggling to survive when bad weather leaves them marooned at an Antarctic research post. The fact-based film is similar to the 1983 Japanese film “Nankyoku Monogatari,” which was released in the U.S. as “Antarctica.”
- Wednesday, February 4, 5:00 to 7:30 pm – Rating: TV-G, Runtime: 102 minutes, Synopsis: A widowed Eurasian doctor falls in love with an American news correspondent in Hong Kong. He cannot get divorced, and her traditional family disapproves of their relationship, but the two carry on their affair in secret.
Reading Warren History Group | Jefferson Room | 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 and sign a copy of the group guidelines. Use the links below to register:
Writers Group | Jefferson Room | Are you a writer or aspiring writer? Would you like support from fellow writers? Join us! New members are required to register in advance and sign a copy of the group guidelines. Use the links below to register:
