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Better Read Than Dead Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Adult Library
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
About This Program:

In this book club, we will read and discuss books from the mystery, thriller, and horror genres. 

This month, we will be reading Nestlings by Nat Cassidy.

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 "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 "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

Prada the Therapy Dog

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Children's Activity Room
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children
About This Program:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Audiobook Club: Air Dry Clay

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 with air dry clay 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

Minute to Win It: Winter Edition

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:

Compete to win prizes in a Winter-themed Minute to Win it Challenge!

Designed for children in grades 4th through 5th.

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

KidzStix Cardio Drumming

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

Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz!

Designed for children in grades K through 5th.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit and Crochet Meetup

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Lower Level Tables
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Lower Level Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Bring your fiber arts project or questions to this casual gathering of fellow artists.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Perler Bead Picture Frames

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
Registration Required
About This Program:

Join us for a fun and creative craft session!

We’ll be making small magnet Perler Bead picture frames: perfect for gifts, decor, or displaying your favorite memories.

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 "Adults" group

Job and Career Help Appointments

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Lower Level Tables
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Lower Level Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Technology Class
Registration Required
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Fandom Art: FNAF

4:30pm–5:15pm
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:

This month join other fans as we make art based on the Five Nights At Freddy's series!

Designed for children in grades 3rd through 5th.

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
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, use safety pins and mini beads to create custom keychains!

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 The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Make an Animal Tail

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 how to turn yarn into a custom animal tail!

This event is in the "Adults" group

(VIRTUAL) Graphic Novel Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Adult Library
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
About This Program:

Join us for our VIRTUAL Graphic Novel Book Club! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Art Lab: Neurographic Painting

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

Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. 

This month we will try our hand at decorating “Neurographic Painting.” 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Anime & Video Games Club

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Children's Activity Room
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Party/Social Event, Movie
About This Program:

A monthly club for adult anime & video game fans. Come discuss animanga and games with us! We have the Switch on-site and plan to hold Jackbox nights.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Art Lab: Neurographic Painting

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

Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. 

This month we will try our hand at decorating “Neurographic Painting.”