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LaVale Library
815 National Highway
LaVale, MD 21502
Phone: 301-729-0855
Fax: 301-729-3490
Email: lavalelibrary@alleganycountylibrary.info
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HOURS
| DAY OF THE WEEK | HOURS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Tuesday | 1:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming events at LaVale Library:
African American History Month with Lynn Bowman
When: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Local author and educator Lynn Bowman presents research from her recent work, "Everyone Counts" with highlights on how individuals learned Jim Crow laws and the ramifications of that perceptual filter on our communities.
An associate professor of English and Speech at Allegany College of Maryland, Lynn Bowman also serves her community as a member of Maryland's Commission on African-American History and Culture.
Lynn Bowman has written four books on African-American history in Allegany County.
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
Art and Yoga
When: Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 10:30 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Art and Yoga classes begin with yoga from 10:30- 11:30 am. The style of yoga is suitable for all levels, including those brand new to it. It is restorative for the mind, body, and spirit. Art will follow directly after yoga from 11:30 am to 12 pm. Projects will be fun and simple and promote exploration of emotions, feelings, gratitude, and well-being.
Please bring a yoga mat and water. Yoga mats are provided if needed by reaching out to Jen Thomas at 301-777-9150, Ext.109.
Infused water and a light snack will be available, there is no cost to attend, and all art material will be provided following the yoga. Bring a friend!
Stretching to EmPower is a Yoga Wellness program to educate, motivate, strengthen and empower women (although men are welcome to attend!) This program is made possible by funding comes from the Federal Office on Women's Health and Area Health Education Center West, and other community partners.
LaVale Book Discussion Group
When: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 - 2:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Join us at the LaVale Library for our monthly book club for adults! We usually meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. to discuss a different book. This month we will be discussing A Gentleman on Moscow by Amor Towles.
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
Art and Yoga
When: Thursday, February 28, 2019 - 10:30 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Art and Yoga classes begin with yoga from 10:30- 11:30 am. The style of yoga is suitable for all levels, including those brand new to it. It is restorative for the mind, body, and spirit. Art will follow directly after yoga from 11:30 am to 12 pm. Projects will be fun and simple and promote exploration of emotions, feelings, gratitude, and well-being.
Please bring a yoga mat and water. Yoga mats are provided if needed by reaching out to Jen Thomas at 301-777-9150, Ext.109.
Infused water and a light snack will be available, there is no cost to attend, and all art material will be provided following the yoga. Bring a friend!
Stretching to EmPower is a Yoga Wellness program to educate, motivate, strengthen and empower women (although men are welcome to attend!) This program is made possible by funding comes from the Federal Office on Women's Health and Area Health Education Center West, and other community partners.
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, March 06, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, March 06, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
Friends of the LaVale Library Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 06, 2019 - 3:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
The Friends of the LaVale Library will be meeting. This meeting is open to all. Come and learn about what the Friends are doing to support the LaVale Library!
Art and Yoga
When: Thursday, March 07, 2019 - 10:30 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Art and Yoga classes begin with yoga from 10:30- 11:30 am. The style of yoga is suitable for all levels, including those brand new to it. It is restorative for the mind, body, and spirit. Art will follow directly after yoga from 11:30 am to 12 pm. Projects will be fun and simple and promote exploration of emotions, feelings, gratitude, and well-being.
Please bring a yoga mat and water. Yoga mats are provided if needed by reaching out to Jen Thomas at 301-777-9150, Ext.109.
Infused water and a light snack will be available, there is no cost to attend, and all art material will be provided following the yoga. Bring a friend!
Stretching to EmPower is a Yoga Wellness program to educate, motivate, strengthen and empower women (although men are welcome to attend!) This program is made possible by funding comes from the Federal Office on Women's Health and Area Health Education Center West, and other community partners.
Library Board of Trustees regular meeting
When: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 - 4:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Regular monthly meeting of the Allegany County LIbrary System Board of Trustees.
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
Art and Yoga
When: Thursday, March 14, 2019 - 10:30 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Art and Yoga classes begin with yoga from 10:30- 11:30 am. The style of yoga is suitable for all levels, including those brand new to it. It is restorative for the mind, body, and spirit. Art will follow directly after yoga from 11:30 am to 12 pm. Projects will be fun and simple and promote exploration of emotions, feelings, gratitude, and well-being.
Please bring a yoga mat and water. Yoga mats are provided if needed by reaching out to Jen Thomas at 301-777-9150, Ext.109.
Infused water and a light snack will be available, there is no cost to attend, and all art material will be provided following the yoga. Bring a friend!
Stretching to EmPower is a Yoga Wellness program to educate, motivate, strengthen and empower women (although men are welcome to attend!) This program is made possible by funding comes from the Federal Office on Women's Health and Area Health Education Center West, and other community partners.
LaVale Cookbook Group
When: Monday, March 18, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
The Cookbook Group meets the third Monday of every month at 6:00PM in the LaVale Library Community Room.
At each meeting, the group shares food and recipes based on a fun theme.
This event is free and open to the public.
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Book Discussion Group
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 2:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Join us at the LaVale Library for our monthly book club for adults! We usually meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. to discuss a different book. This month we will be discussing The Son Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton.
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, April 03, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, April 03, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Cookbook Group
When: Monday, April 15, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
The Cookbook Group meets the third Monday of every month at 6:00PM in the LaVale Library Community Room.
At each meeting, the group shares food and recipes based on a fun theme.
This event is free and open to the public.
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Book Discussion Group
When: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 2:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Join us at the LaVale Library for our monthly book club for adults! We usually meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. to discuss a different book. This month we will be discussing The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne.
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, May 01, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, May 01, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, May 08, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, May 08, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Story Time
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Grow your child's early literary skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialists!
LaVale Cookbook Group
When: Monday, May 20, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
The Cookbook Group meets the third Monday of every month at 6:00PM in the LaVale Library Community Room.
At each meeting, the group shares food and recipes based on a fun theme.
This event is free and open to the public.
LaVale Book Discussion Group
When: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 2:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Join us at the LaVale Library for our monthly book club for adults! We usually meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. to discuss a different book. This month we will be discussing Our Story, 77 Hours That Tested Our Friendship and Faith by Jeff Goodell.
LaVale Cookbook Group
When: Monday, June 17, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
The Cookbook Group meets the third Monday of every month at 6:00PM in the LaVale Library Community Room.
At each meeting, the group shares food and recipes based on a fun theme.
This event is free and open to the public.
LaVale Book Discussion Group
When: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 2:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Join us at the LaVale Library for our monthly book club for adults! We usually meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. to discuss a different book. This month we will be discussing Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
LaVale Cookbook Group
When: Monday, July 15, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
The Cookbook Group meets the third Monday of every month at 6:00PM in the LaVale Library Community Room.
At each meeting, the group shares food and recipes based on a fun theme.
This event is free and open to the public.
LaVale Book Discussion Group
When: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 2:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
Join us at the LaVale Library for our monthly book club for adults! We usually meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. to discuss a different book.
Summer @ Your Library
When: Thursday, August 08, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library
We're wrapping up a fun-filled summer with a Superhero Dance Party! Put on your dancing shoes and come to the LaVale Library for a toe-tapping good time! Costumes encouraged but not required!
LaVale Cookbook Group
When: Monday, August 19, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Where: LaVale Library at Meeting Room
The Cookbook Group meets the third Monday of every month at 6:00PM in the LaVale Library Community Room.
At each meeting, the group shares food and recipes based on a fun theme.
This event is free and open to the public.