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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

End of Summer Reading Program:

Our 2025 Summer Reading Program for Adults ends on Saturday, August 30.

Submit your completed reading logs by 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 30, to claim your prizes, while supplies last.  On Tuesday, September 2, all of the submitted reading logs will be reviewed by our staff, and the reader with the most minutes read for the summer will receive a $25 gift card of their choice.

Summer Program Palettes are also due by 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 30. All entries will be placed into a drawing for a chance to win a $25 gift card. The drawing will be held on Tuesday, September 2.

Special Programs:

Painting Class by Kelly Hunt | Tuesday, August 19, 5:30 to 7:30 pm | Slater Room | Registration required | Participants will paint flowers on canvas with their choice of flower color.

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.

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.

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, August 28, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
  • 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, August 14, 6:30 to 7:30 pm | Book: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.
  • 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 | Details coming soon!

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.