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All Day
This event is in the "Adults" group
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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 "Everyone" group
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Age Group: Everyone
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:

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: Children's Activity 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 "Adults" group

Graphic Novel Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
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 as we discuss the art and storytelling in various graphic novels. Whether you read graphic novels all the time, or have never read them before, we hope you give it a try!

This event is in the "Children" group

Prada the Therapy Dog (CANCELLED)

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:

Visit with Prada the Therapy Dog is CANCELLED for Sat. August 9th. We apologize for the inconvenience! Prada the Therapy Dog will be recovering from an operation.

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

No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job and Career & Digital Skills Appointments

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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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 "Adults" group

Microsoft Excel Classes

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: Technology Class
Registration Required
About This Program:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel! You will learn how to enter data, basic formatting, filtering and sorting, essential functions and formulas, and creating simple charts and graphs.

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

Meet a Snake with Allegheny Park Rangers

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:

Meet the Park Rangers’ Educational animal, an Eastern Black Ratsnake, Mr. McSlithers, and get up close to learn about snake biology and adaptations!

Designed for children in grades K through 5th.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Exercise

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
About This Program:

Who remembers “Sit and Be Fit?” Come experience FYZICAL’S version of Mary Ann’s famous exercise routine! Exercises will have variations for different intensities to allow everyone to participate.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Cricut

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

Learn how to use a Cricut machine and make a vinyl sticker in this introductory class.

Registration is required.

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

End of Summer Dance Party

1:00pm–2:00pm
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:

Celebrate the end of Summer with music and dancing at the library!

Designed for children in grades K through 5th.

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

Discussion and Craft: The Wild Robot

1:00pm–2:00pm
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:

Meet to hang out, discuss our favorite books, select new books to read, and do fun fandom art together!

This month, we'll be discussing The Wild Robot series.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokemon Terrariums

1:00pm–3:00pm
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.

Use clay and other decorations to make your own Pokemon diorama!

2 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Art Studio: Watercolors

2:00pm–2:45pm
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 throughout the summer to experiment with different art mediums.

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

Dissection Lab: Flowers

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Join us for a hands-on dissection that will spark your curiosity for biology! Follow along as well as take time to explore independently as you dissect.

This week, we'll be dissecting Flowers.

This event is in the "Teens" group
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

Join us all summer long for summer camp at the library! Each week we'll have a craft and a special activity. This week, go on a scavenger hunt and make charm jewelry!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Book Binding

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Patio
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 the basics of how to bind and customize your own book.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Buggin' Out: Planters

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Patio
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 on Thursdays all summer to explore the outside world with crafts and activities to get you in touch with nature. This week, decorate planters!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Snacks

2:00pm–3:00pm
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.

Make your favorite summertime treats!

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: Children's Activity 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.

4 pm
This event is in the "Children" group

Book Character Bingo

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
About This Program:

Come and enjoy shouting BINGO as you spot the characters you love!

All ages are welcome.

5 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit and Crochet Meetup

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Adult Library
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

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: Children's Activity 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.

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

Art Explorers: Clay Designs

5:00pm–5:45pm
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:

Unleash your artistic creativity! Try different art mediums and styles in Art Explorers!

This week, we'll be exploring Clay Designs.

Designed for children in grades K through 5th.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Penn Hills Peace Coalition

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Presentation
About This Program:

Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition in discussing methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills.

 

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

Better Read Than Dead Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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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 Jackal by Erin E. Adams.

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Live Bluegrass Music: The Wolf Tones

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penn Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
About This Program:

Enjoy an evening of wild, weird bluegrass music by The Wolf Tones!

Registration is required. 

*This is an after-hours program.