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

Let's Move!: Preschool Pals

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Room
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)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms AB
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

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
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

5:00pm - 5:45pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Children's Activity Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms AB
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Room
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

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Upper Level
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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Community Room
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

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Teen Space
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

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Adult Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Room
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

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children
Children's Activity Room
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

1:00pm - 1:45pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Children's Activity Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration 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

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Registration 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

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms AB
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

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Preschool (Birth to 5)
Children's Activity Room
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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms AB
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms AB
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Room
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

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
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

5:00pm - 5:45pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Children's Activity Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration 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.