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

Parachute Play

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

Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, 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 "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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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 "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Music and Movement

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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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 and 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

Let's Move!: Preschool Pals

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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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 "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Wiggles and Giggles: Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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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 "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Toddler Dance Party

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

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

Music and Movement

11:30am–12:00pm
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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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 and 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 "Everyone" group

Community Fridge Restock

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
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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 "Children" group

Prada the Therapy Dog

11:30am–12:30pm
Children
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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. 

 

12 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Line by Line Book Club

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
About This Program:

Join us for a poetry book club! 

This month, we will be reading Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong.

1 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Acrylics: Paint a Cherry Blossom Tree

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

Paint a cherry blossom tree with our acrylics teacher Catherine Meara.

Registration is required. 

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

Read and Craft: Elephant and Piggie

1:00pm–1:45pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
About This Program:

Join us for fun read-alouds followed by an art project inspired by the books!

For this Read and Craft, we will read stories from the Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems and do a fun craft based on the books.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turn of the Page Book Club

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

Read buzz-worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike!

This month, we will be reading The Women by Kristin Hannah.

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

Slime Science: Floam Slime

1:00pm–1:45pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
About This Program:

Sensory lovers, perfect your slime skills in Slime Science lab! Experiment with mixing specific ingredients to make slimes with unique properties and learn why it happens!

This event is in the "Teens" group

D&D for Beginners

1:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
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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!

2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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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.

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

Baby Rhyme Time

3:30pm–4:00pm
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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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

Learn to Crochet

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
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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.

Join us to learn the basics of crocheting!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Learn Canva

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
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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.

Learn the basics of Canva, a website and app that lets you create custom graphics.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Make a Mini Apothecary

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
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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.

Turn a tin can into a decorative witchy library.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Explore the Maker Space

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
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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 twice a month to play around with our button maker, Cricut machine, and more!

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

KidzStix Cardio Drumming

4:30pm–5:00pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: 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! 

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

Minecraft Pixel Art

4:30pm–5:00pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
About This Program:

Have fun making a Minecraft-inspired wearable pixel art project!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Diapers and Books Giveaway!

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Café
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health and Wellness
About This Program:

Diapers and Books will be giving away free diapers and menstrual products during our Community Fridge restock. Visit them in the cafe to learn more and get some products to take home!

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

Fandom Art: Poppy's Playtime

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

This month join other fans as we make buttons, magnets and other art based on Poppy's Playtime!

5 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrabble

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
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 "Everyone" group

Community Fridge Restock

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health and Wellness
About This Program:

Join us for our weekly Wednesday restock!

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

Music and Movement

5:30pm–6:00pm
Preschool (Birth to 5)
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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 and 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 "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Make Together Lab

5:00pm–6:00pm
School-Age (ages 6-11)
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
About This Program:

Make Together Labs are part of Remake Learning Days in May! 

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Acrylics: Paint a Cherry Blossom Tree

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

Paint a cherry blossom tree with our acrylics teacher Catherine Meara.

Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups
About This Program:

If you are interested in being part of a new historical interest group for Penn Hills, join us as for an informational session.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Building Community Book Club

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

Join us for a new kind of book club where we will read nonfiction titles together and discuss how their subject matter impacts the world and our community in particular.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Game Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Meeting Rooms AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
About This Program:

Play one of our board games or bring one of your own!

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
About This Program:

This talk will provide a brief overview of Mesoamerican Mythology, with a special focus on the Aztec and Maya civilizations.

Registration is required.