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

Craft & Crawl

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

We provide the paint and paper and your little one creates the masterpiece! Designed for children birth to 5 years old.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Painting Meetup

10:00am - 12:00pm
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 painter's meetup. No registration required. 

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

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community 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 "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group.

Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
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 & 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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Preschool Storytime is a 25-30 minute program filled with age - and developmentally - appropriate stories, songs, movement activities, and fingerplays that build your child's early literacy skills.

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

In this 25-30 minute storytime, we focus on a theme while enjoying age- and developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, movement activities, and fingerplays. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 3.5 years old and their caregivers.&nbsp

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

Open Play

10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
About This Program:

Children ages Birth to 5 and their caregivers, enjoy playtime at the library with fun children’s toys and music! 

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

Music and Movement

11:30am - 12:00pm
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 & 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.
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Make No Bake Dog Treats

11:30am - 1:00pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
About This Program:

Make some no bake dog treats with us! Registration Required.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Make No Bake Dog Treats

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
About This Program:

Make some no bake dog treats with us! Registration Required.

This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
About This Program:

Children ages 6-11, come meet the Park Rangers’ Educational animal, an Eastern Black Ratsnake and get up close to learn about snake adaptations!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sublimate a Pet Bandana

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
About This Program:

Looking to make your pet more stylish? Sublimate a pet bandana with us! Registration Required.

This is the afternoon session. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
About This Program:

Read the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watch the DVD and meet in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Drum Circle

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Class, Performance
About This Program:

Join us for a Drum circle; a musical gathering of people led by Music for Life Pittsburgh. All ages welcome. No Registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Poker Tournament

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 poker and play with your friends!

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

Art Explorers

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
About This Program:

Unleash your artistic creativity! We will explore botanical art in July, working with plants in the art design process. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Space: Button Maker

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Design, create, and experiment with tools and equipment! Bring in your own materials to customize, or use what's available at the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book Lovers Projects: DIY Book Totes

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Talk books and get creative! Customize bookmarks, journals, tote bags, shelving, and more!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Art Studio: Air Dry Clay

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Explore different kinds of art, expand your knowledge of visual arts, and try out different methods and techniques!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
About This Program:

Join us on Friday afternoons, refresh your mind and renew your body with Yoga.  No registration Required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

FNAF Night

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
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 for a screening of Five Nights at Freddy's, plus some Fazbear-inspired games and activities!

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

Food Scientists

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
About This Program:

Children ages 6-11, join us for engaging, visual experiments around the foods we love as we learn about the research of food scientists.

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrabble

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups
About This Program:

Like Scrabble?  Join us for a few games every Tuesday at the Penn Hills Library.  No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Voting Q&A and Pizza Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
About This Program:

Learn about voting and mail in ballots with an opportunity to register to vote at the event!

Free pizza will be provided to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Guided Meditation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
About This Program:

Join the Monks from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center as they lead participants in a meditation session. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

Sublimate a Pet Bandana

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
About This Program:

Looking to make your pet more stylish? Sublimate a pet bandana with us! Registration Required.

This is the evening session. 

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

Food Scientists

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
About This Program:


Children ages 6-11, join us for engaging, visual experiments around the foods we love as we learn about the research of food scientists.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
About This Program:

Join us as we sample a different cookbook each month.  Share a dish with everyone from the group or just come and talk shop about cooking and baking.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
About This Program:

Join us for a showing of Wonka (2023)! Popcorn will be provided. All ages are welcome to attend.