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

Toddler Dance Party

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

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

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Puzzle Exchange

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Café
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
About This Program:

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

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

Parachute Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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. 

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

Music and Movement

11:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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 "Adults" group.

Graphic Novel Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
About This Program:

Read and Discuss a new Graphic Novel every month.  This month we are reading A Guest in the House by Emily Carrol.

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

Job and Career/Digital Skills Help

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About This Program:

Do you have a difficult time applying to jobs online?  Updating a resume?

Do you want help with how to use your email, MS word, or just use a computer in general?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

A craft program for all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity with us! No registration required. 

This week: Tiny Pumpkin Painting

In this class we will be painting small foam pumpkins. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art Lab: Spooky Candle (afternoon session)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

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

This month we will try our hand at “Spooky Candles” 

There are two different sessions, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. 

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

Nature's Tricks and Treats

1:00pm - 1:45pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
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:

Caterpillars that look like snakes? Snakes that look like each other? Plants that pretend to offer a sweet treat but secretly offer...a chomp?

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

Yoga

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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. 

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

Making with Spooky Mocktails

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Adults, All Ages
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Children, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
About This Program:

Join us for some faux drinks and fun crafts. This is an all-ages event with different craft activities per age group.  Registration is required. 

 

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

Squonking in the Library - Part 1 (RAD Days event)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
About This Program:

"Squonking in the Library Part 1” is a lively workshop where young minds will learn the joy of musical expression!

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

Maker Lab: Glow in the Dark Art

5:00pm - 6:00pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
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 to 11, learn how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrabble

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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 "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Maker Lab: Fall Flower Pounding

5:00pm - 6:00pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
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 to 11, learn how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new!

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

How to: Draw a Sloth

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
About This Program:

Learn how to draw a Sloth in this step-by-step drawing course. Registration Required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dementia Friends Informational Session

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
About This Program:

Learn about the Dementia Friends and join a growing movement of people like you who are making a positive difference in the lives of people living with dementia!  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tea and Talk: Why is death so taboo?

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
About This Program:

Why does death feel like such a forbidden talking point. Join death doula, Carrie McCann, for a cozy evening of sipping tea, learning some history and lore about how we got here, and answering your questions about death, dying, and grief.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Better Read than Dead Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Lower Level Tables
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
About This Program:

Join us for our NEW Better Read Than Dead Book Club! In this book club, we will read and discuss books from the mystery, thriller, and horror genres.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art Lab: Spooky Candle (evening session)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

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

This month we will try our hand at “Spooky Candles” 

There are two different sessions, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.