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Chair Exercise

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Who remembers “Sit and Be Fit?” Come experience FYZICAL’S version of Mary Ann’s famous exercise routine! Exercises will have variations for different intensities to allow ever...

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

Who remembers “Sit and Be Fit?” Come experience FYZICAL’S version of Mary Ann’s famous exercise routine! 

Exercises will have variations for different intensities to allow everyone to participate.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sankofa: The Beauty of African American Cultural Memory

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

African American culture has always been rich with expressions about heritage, cultural memory, returns to the West African homeland, institutional back-to-Africa movements, or sim...

Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
About This Program:

African American culture has always been rich with expressions about heritage, cultural memory, returns to the West African homeland, institutional back-to-Africa movements, or simply curiosity about and leisure travel to a wide range of A

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga

Friday, January 17, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Animal Behavior & Body Language

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Adults, All Ages
About This Program:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to speak to animals? While we can’t teach you how to understand what meow means, we can certainly bridge the communication gap by helping you reco...

Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Children, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
About This Program:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to speak to animals? While we can’t teach you how to understand what meow means, we can certainly bridge the communication gap by helping you recognize animal body language! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

D&D

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Adult Dungeons and Dragons meetup. Please call Tisa at 412-775-4700 to inquire.  

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

Adult Dungeons and Dragons meetup. 

Please call Tisa at 412-775-4700 to inquire.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Play chess with us at the library. Bring your own set or use one of ours. There will not be an instructional component.Coffee will be provided.

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

Play chess with us at the library. Bring your own set or use one of ours. There will not be an instructional component.

Coffee will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Origami for All

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Adults, All Ages
About This Program:

Simple origami will be demonstrated with 3 or 4 examples of origami models using a single square sheet of paper.Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
About This Program:

Simple origami will be demonstrated with 3 or 4 examples of origami models using a single square sheet of paper.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cook the Book!

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month! We will be making a recipe from the next month’s book together. No need to ge...

Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
About This Program:

Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month! 

We will be making a recipe from the next month’s book together. No need to get a book in advance.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Read the Great Decisions Briefing Book, and then join us to watch the DVD and to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.Limited space available.Registration i...

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

Read the Great Decisions Briefing Book, and then join us to watch the DVD and to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.

Limited space available.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga

Friday, January 24, 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 "Adults" group.

Scarf Bombardiers

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lower Level Tables at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Join the Scarf Bombardiers in making scarves this winter season! Attendees will learn how to make fleece scarves to be distributed to cold people in the Pittsburgh area. Each ...

Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Lower Level Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
About This Program:

Join the Scarf Bombardiers in making scarves this winter season! Attendees will learn how to make fleece scarves to be distributed to cold people in the Pittsburgh area. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Accessible Crafts: Screen Printing

Monday, January 27, 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 doing screen printing.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 doing screen printing.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to: Paint a Pine Tree

Monday, January 27, 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 simple pine tree in watercolor.Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
About This Program:

Learn how to paint a simple pine tree in watercolor.

Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Penn Hills Historical Interest Group

Monday, January 27, 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 the history of Penn Hills,or would like to learn more about the area, join us to discuss and learn.

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

If you are interested in the history of Penn Hills,or would like to learn more about the area, join us to discuss and learn.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Penn Hills Painters' Meetup

Tuesday, January 28, 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 "Adults" group.

Job and Career & Digital Skills Appointments

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower Level Tables at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Class, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Get one-on-one assistance with writing a resume, finding a job, learning Word or PowerPoint, and much more! Follow-up appointments may be necessary.Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Lower Level Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About This Program:

Get one-on-one assistance with writing a resume, finding a job, learning Word or PowerPoint, and much more! Follow-up appointments may be necessary.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrabble

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Library at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Like Scrabble? Join us for a few games every Tuesday at the Penn Hills Library.  

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
About This Program:

Like Scrabble? Join us for a few games every Tuesday at the Penn Hills Library.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Why Make a Will? Need, Impact & Options

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

What will do you have? Join us for a discussion about wills including why they are needed, their impact on family and heirs, and options to assure your preferences are honored.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
About This Program:

What will do you have? Join us for a discussion about wills including why they are needed, their impact on family and heirs, and options to assure your preferences are honored. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Explore different worlds, time periods, and realities in our fantasy and science fiction book club. This month, we are reading Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton.A limited number of co...

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
About This Program:

Explore different worlds, time periods, and realities in our fantasy and science fiction book club. 

This month, we are reading Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art Lab: Nesting Dolls (Optional Second Session)

Thursday, January 30, 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 every month as we work in different art mediums. This month we will try our hand at “Nesting Dolls.” *This is an OPTIONAL follow-up session for those who were unable t...

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

Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. This month we will try our hand at “Nesting Dolls.” 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art Lab: Nesting Dolls (Optional Second Session)

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. This month we will try our hand at “Nesting Dolls.” *This is an OPTIONAL follow-up session for those who were unable t...

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

Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. This month we will try our hand at “Nesting Dolls.” 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoons: Clay Owls (Part 2)

Friday, January 31, 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 create, then paint small clay owls. This is the second session in a two-part series.

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 create, then paint small clay owls. 

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga

Friday, January 31, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Puzzle Exchange

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Café at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
About This Program:

Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! 

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Café
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
About This Program:

Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange!