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Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)

All Day
Adults
Adult Library
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
About This Program:

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is here to help persons with disabilities obtain and maintain employment.

Drop in appointments available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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

Wiggles and Giggles: Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Room
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Puzzle Exchange

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, All Ages
Meeting Rooms AB
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
About This Program:

Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again? Want to get rid of your old puzzles?

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

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

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Room
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga

1:00pm–2:00pm
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

Teen Audiobook Club: Friendship Bracelets

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
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.

Create friendship bracelets while listening to an audiobook of your choosing!

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

Read and Craft: Dinosaur Books

1:30pm–2:15pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Children's Activity Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
About This Program:

Join us to share our love for reading! There will be a read-aloud and a fun community art project together around a book or theme. This month we will be reading picture books starring DINOSAURS!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Midday Movie: Man on the Run

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
About This Program:

Join us for a showing of Man on the Run: Paul McCartney After the Beatles (2025).

Popcorn will be provided. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Accessible Crafts: String Art

11:30am–12:30pm
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!

This session, we will be making string art.

No registration required.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

How to Draw a Tabby Cat

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms AB
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
About This Program:

Learn to draw a tabby cat in this step-by-step drawing course.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rock Talks: Shamrock & Roll

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
About This Program:

Learn about Irish rock music. From early folk influences like The Chieftains & The Dubliners to the Celtic punk rock of The Pogues, Flogging Molly, and Dropkick Murphys.

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

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Room
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

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

Preschool Irish Dance

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Room
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

A creative dance class for preschoolers inspired by traditional Irish dance, music, rhythm and storytelling. Led by certified Irish dance instructors!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Process Art: Women in Art

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Children's Activity Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
About This Program:

Children of all ages, explore, experiment, and create freely! Focus on the fun of the art process rather than the final product. This month, we'll focus on Women in Art!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrabble

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms AB
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
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: Paint Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
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, create custom pins with our button maker!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ogham Necklaces

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
About This Program:

Learn how to write your name in Ogham and make a personalized necklace in this ancient Celtic alphabet.

Registration is required.

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

Music and Movement

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Room
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

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

Music and Movement

11:30am–12:00pm
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Community Room
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms AB
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
About This Program:

Join us to discuss a new mystery book every month. 

This month we will be reading If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Estate Planning Workshop

2:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
About This Program:

Join National Legal Solutions Center for an Estate Planning Workshop.

Registration is required. Please register using the following link: