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

Baby Rhyme Time

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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 "Adults" group.

Wings of Spring

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Spring can be a complicated time to be a bird. Join Naturalist Stahlman and Dr. Sayge Smith as they discuss the life and history of wild birds during spring.This program will also ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
About This Program:

Spring can be a complicated time to be a bird. Join Naturalist Stahlman and Dr. Sayge Smith as they discuss the life and history of wild birds during spring.

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

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, April 15, 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 "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Maker Lab: Laminator

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Activity Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11)
About This Program:

Calling all Junior Makers ages 6 to 11! Learn how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new! In this Maker Lab session learn to master the lami...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
About This Program:

Calling all Junior Makers ages 6 to 11! Learn how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrabble

Tuesday, April 15, 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 "Teens" group.

Gender and Sexualities Alliance: Cardboard Pets

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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 us once a month in this safe, inclusive environment where everyone is welcome to be themselves. This month, join us and design pets out of cardboard!

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 us once a month in this safe, inclusive environment where everyone is welcome to be themselves. This month, join us and design pets out of cardboard!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Melanie Novak Presents: History of the Oscars

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Since 1929, Hollywood's finest have coveted no prize more than the golden Oscar statue. Join us for an entertaining romp through the history of Hollywood's biggest night, from its ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
About This Program:

Since 1929, Hollywood's finest have coveted no prize more than the golden Oscar statue.

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

Music and Movement

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together. Music and Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focused on developing gross motor skills.&n...

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

Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together. Music and Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focused on developing gross motor skills. 

Most importantly, we will have fun!

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

Music and Movement

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together. Music and Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focused on developing gross motor skills.&n...

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

Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together. Music and Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focused on developing gross motor skills. 

Most importantly, we will have fun!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Process Art

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Activity Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Children
About This Program:

Children of all ages - explore, experiment, and create freely! We will focus on the fun of the art process rather than the final product. Designed for all ages. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
About This Program:

Children of all ages - explore, experiment, and create freely! We will focus on the fun of the art process rather than the final product. 

Designed for all ages. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Turn of the Page Book Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Read buzz-worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike!This month, we will be reading All the Colors of the Dark by Chris WhitakerA limited number of copies will be ava...

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

Read buzz-worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike!

This month, we will be reading All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Cuisine

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
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 basic kitchen skills and create a seasonal treat!

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
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 basic kitchen skills and create a seasonal treat!

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

Diapers and Books Giveaway!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Café at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Program:

Diapers and Books will be giving away free diapers and menstrual products during our Community Fridge restock. Visit them in the cafe to learn more and get some products to take ho...

Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Café
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health and Wellness
About This Program:

Diapers and Books will be giving away free diapers and menstrual products during our Community Fridge restock. Visit them in the cafe to learn more and get some products to take home!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Community Fridge Restock

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Upper Level at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
About This Program:

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

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

Join us for our weekly Wednesday restock!

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

Music and Movement

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together. Music and Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focused on developing gross motor skills.&n...

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

Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together. Music and Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focused on developing gross motor skills. 

Most importantly, we will have fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Night

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Play one of our board games or bring one of your own!Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
About This Program:

Play one of our board games or bring one of your own!


Registration is required.

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

Let's Move!: Preschool Pals

Thursday, April 17, 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 "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Food Scientists

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Activity Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11)
About This Program:

Join us for engaging, visual experiments around the foods we love as we learn about the important research of food scientists. Please call the library at 412-775-4700 with any...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
About This Program:

Join us for engaging, visual experiments around the foods we love as we learn about the important research of food scientists. 

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

Food Scientists

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Activity Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11)
About This Program:

Join us for engaging, visual experiments around the foods we love as we learn about the important research of food scientists. Please call the library at 412-775-4700 with any...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
About This Program:

Join us for engaging, visual experiments around the foods we love as we learn about the important research of food scientists. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Talk with Damon Young

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Damon Young is an writer, editor, podcaster, and a Penn Hills High School alumnus! He will be at the library discussing his debut memoir What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacke...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
About This Program:

Damon Young is an writer, editor, podcaster, and a Penn Hills High School alumnus!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

LIBRARY CLOSED - GOOD FRIDAY

All Day
Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Age Group: Everyone
This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group.

Toddler Dance Party

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Join us as we have fun using props to groove to the beat with our whole body! Toddlers will develop body and spatial awareness that supports early literacy. Designed for children a...

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

Join us as we have fun using props to groove to the beat with our whole body! Toddlers will develop body and spatial awareness that supports early literacy. Designed for children ages 2 to 3 years old and their caregivers, but all are welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Prada the Therapy Dog

Saturday, April 19, 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.

Slime Science: Bingsu Crunchy Slime

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Activity Room at Penn Hills Library
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11)
About This Program:

Perfect your slime skills in Slime Science lab! Experiment with mixing specific ingredients to make slimes with unique properties and learn why it happens.During this Slime Science...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
About This Program:

Perfect your slime skills in Slime Science lab! Experiment with mixing specific ingredients to make slimes with unique properties and learn why it happens.