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Let's Move!: Preschool Pals

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Preschoolers, get moving with action songs and rhymes, movement, and interactive stories that expand the imagination, inspire self-discovery, and develop early literacy skills. Des...

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Preschoolers, get moving with action songs and rhymes, movement, and interactive stories that expand the imagination, inspire self-discovery, and develop early literacy skills. Designed for ages 4-5 years old. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoons: Gilded Painting (Part 2)

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Join us for a two session art project. This month we will paint and then add gilding to an artistic piece.This is the second session in a two-part course.

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Join us for a two session art project. This month we will paint and then add gilding to an artistic piece.

This is the second session in a two-part course.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Black History Month STEM: Turntables

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

About This Program:

Join us throughout the month for a STEM project inspired by a Black trailblazer or inventor. This week, learn about Grandmaster Flash and create your own turntable.

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
About This Program:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

Join us throughout the month for a STEM project inspired by a Black trailblazer or inventor. This week, learn about Grandmaster Flash and create your own turntable.

This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

STEAM Lab: Black Innovators

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Activity Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11)
About This Program:

Children ages 6 to 11, work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects! Our labs this month explore the important work of Black innovators and their impact on society with ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
About This Program:

Children ages 6 to 11, work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects! Our labs this month explore the important work of Black innovators and their impact on society with hands-on experimentation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beyond Adversity

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

An educator from the Senator John Heinz History Center will present a lesson from their “Beyond Adversity” theme, which highlights the history and contributions of African American...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
About This Program:

An educator from the Senator John Heinz History Center will present a lesson from their “Beyond Adversity” theme, which highlights the history and contributions of African Americans to Western Pennsylvania. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare 101 Educational Workshop

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

This is a great workshop if you are turning 65 or going to be eligible for Medicare in the next six months.Gain an understanding of how Medicare worksLearn the difference between M...

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
About This Program:

This is a great workshop if you are turning 65 or going to be eligible for Medicare in the next six months.

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group.

Wiggles and Giggles: Toddler Time

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

We will wiggle and giggle together as we share age- and developmentally- appropriate interactive stories, songs, movement activities, and fingerplays. Designed for ages 2-3 and th...

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

We will wiggle and giggle together as we share age- and developmentally- appropriate interactive stories, songs, movement activities, and fingerplays. Designed for ages 2-3 and their caregivers. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Community Fridge Restock

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
About This Program:

Join us for our weekly Friday restock!The Penn Hills Library Community Fridge is an ongoing, free library resource available to our patrons. You are not required to provide any inf...

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health and Wellness
About This Program:

Join us for our weekly Friday restock!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Bring your own yoga mat and towel to this free class.There will be a limited number of mats to borrow.

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
About This Program:

Bring your own yoga mat and towel to this free class.

There will be a limited number of mats to borrow.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tech Time

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

About This Program:

Join us once a month to play around with our button maker, Cricut machine, and more!

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
About This Program:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

Join us once a month to play around with our button maker, Cricut machine, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Laser Tag

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Library at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Warm up by running around the library! Adults 18 years and older are invited for an after hours laser tag tournament. Come on your own or with friends!Registration is required.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Warm up by running around the library! Adults 18 years and older are invited for an after hours laser tag tournament. Come on your own or with friends!

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group.

Baby Rhyme Time

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers while doing so! We will explore the fun of rhythm and rhymes, bounces, and books to support early learning. Best for...

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers while doing so! We will explore the fun of rhythm and rhymes, bounces, and books to support early learning. Best for pre-walkers and crawlers but all are welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Prada the Therapy Dog

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Children
About This Program:

Children of all ages, meet Prada the Therapy Dog! Prada is an AKC-licensed therapy dog and American Staffordshire Terrier, who loves snuggles and listening to stories. No regi...

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children
About This Program:

Children of all ages, meet Prada the Therapy Dog! Prada is an AKC-licensed therapy dog and American Staffordshire Terrier, who loves snuggles and listening to stories. 

No registration needed. 

 

This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Art Empowers!: Self Portraits

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Activity Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11)
About This Program:

Create projects that celebrate your identity and interests while we explore different art mediums and styles. Designed for ages 6-11. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
About This Program:

Create projects that celebrate your identity and interests while we explore different art mediums and styles. Designed for ages 6-11. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

D&D for Beginners

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

About This Program:

Learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons in a slow-paced, friendly environment. Perfect for anyone with no D&D experience who wants to give it a try!

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
About This Program:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

Learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons in a slow-paced, friendly environment. Perfect for anyone with no D&D experience who wants to give it a try!

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group.

Parachute Play

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Children ages 3 to 5 with their adults, join us for creative movement, songs, and games with our colorful parachute! We will focus on developing gross motor skills, rhythm, and soc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
About This Program:

Children ages 3 to 5 with their adults, join us for creative movement, songs, and games with our colorful parachute! We will focus on developing gross motor skills, rhythm, and social interactions. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Accessible Crafts: Button Making

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

A craft program for patrons of all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity twice a month! During this session, we will be making buttons.No registration required.

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

A craft program for patrons of all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity twice a month! 

During this session, we will be making buttons.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Mother Goose is an early literacy program that supports your child's development through stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Designed for children ages birth through 2 year...

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Mother Goose is an early literacy program that supports your child's development through stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Designed for children ages birth through 2 years old and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to: Paint a Rose

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Learn how to paint a rose in watercolor.  Registration is required.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Learn how to paint a rose in watercolor.  

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Penn Hills Historical Society Interest Group

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

If you are interested in being part of a new historical society for Penn Hills, join us as for an informational session.

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups
About This Program:

If you are interested in being part of a new historical society for Penn Hills, join us as for an informational session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Penn Hills Painters' Meetup

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Work on paintings in the company of others. Collaborate, discuss, and share your work at this painters' meetup.

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Work on paintings in the company of others. Collaborate, discuss, and share your work at this painters' meetup.

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group.

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers while doing so! We will explore the fun of rhythm and rhymes, bounces, and books to support early learning. Best for...

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers while doing so! We will explore the fun of rhythm and rhymes, bounces, and books to support early learning. Best for pre-walkers and crawlers but all are welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Bats and Hexes: Mysticism and Magick Group

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Programs:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

About This Program:

Join our teen facilitators monthly as they explore Wicca, magick, and more.

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Conversation Groups
About This Program:

For anyone in grades 6 - 12. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, please text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

Join our teen facilitators monthly as they explore Wicca, magick, and more.

This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Junior Book Lovers

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Activity Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11)
About This Program:

Meet up with others to hang out, discuss our favorite books, select new books to read, and do fun book-based crafts together! Designed for ages 8-11. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
About This Program:

Meet up with others to hang out, discuss our favorite books, select new books to read, and do fun book-based crafts together! Designed for ages 8-11.