Penn Hills Library OCTOBER ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE! Library Programming Schedule ALL-AGES PROGRAMS MAKING WITH MOCKTAILS: GLOW IN THE DARK! Saturday, October 4th at 3:30 PM: Join us for seasonal drinks and fun crafts as we paint with neon paints! Registration isrequired. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SCAVENGER HUNT All Month Long Join us every month for a library Scavenger Hunt and eam that month's special prize! Scavenger hunts promote information literacy and teamwork in a fun-filled way. This month's theme is "fall finds." MUSIC & MOVEMENT Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 5:30 PM Saturday, October 11th at 10:30 AM: Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together in this music-based program! Music & Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focuses on developing gross motor skills. LET'S MOVE!: PRESCHOOL PALS Every Thursday at 10:30 AM Saturday, October 25th at 10:30 AM: Preschoolers get moving with action songs and rhymes, movement, and interactive stories that expand the imagination, inspire self-discovery, and develop early literacy skills. FAIRY TALE STEAM Thursdays, October 2nd and 9th at 4:30 PM: Once upon a time, there were readers who re-created fairy tales with new designs and innovation! Come experiment with fairy tales and test out the stories themselves. Please register. WIGGLES & GIGGLES: TODDLER TIME Every Friday at 10:30 AM: We will wiggle and giggle together as we share age- and developmentally-appropriate interactive stories, action songs, movements, and fingerplays. BABY RHYME TIME Every Monday at 3:30 PM and every Tuesday at 10:30 AM Saturday, October 4th at 10:30 AM: 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! CRAFT AND CRAWL Monday, October 6th at 10:30 AM: We provide the art supplies and your little one creates the masterpiece! Designed with prewalkers, crawlers, and early walkers in mind. Please register. MAKER LAB Mondays, October 6th and 13th at 4:30 PM: Calling all Junior Makers ages 6 to 11! We will learn how to use machines and equipment to create something completely new! This month, we will use our heat press to make trick-ortreat bags or other canvas bag designs as well as circuitry to make bugs! Please register. PROCESS ART Tuesdays, October 7th and 14th at 4:30 PM: Children of all ages, explore, experiment, and create freely! Focus on the fun of the art process rather than the final product. Please register. READ AND CRAFT: MO WILLEMS' PIGEON BOOKS Wednesday, October 8th at 4:30 PM: Join us for fun read-alouds followed by an art project inspired by the books! This month, we will be reading books from the Mo Willems' Pigeon series. Please register. ARCHAEOLOGY GAME DAY! Saturday, October 11th at 1:00 PM: Celebrate International Archaeology Day with the Archaeological Institute of America and Dr. John Newell as we play an archaeology game and dig for clues at the library! Please register. TODDLER DANCE PARTY Monday, October 13th at 10:30 AM: 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. TECH OR TREAT Thursdays, October 16th and 23rd at 4:30 PM: If you love tech (and treats) this program is built for you! Enjoy some snacks as we play around with tech and participate in tech challenges like tech-take-apart and more! Please register. HALLOWEEN AT THE LIBRARY! Saturday, October 18th from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Celebrate Halloween with us at the library! We will have a Not-So-Spooky Dance Party for children ages birth to 5 at 10:30am followed by a Spooky Science Lab for children ages 6 to 11 at 11:00am. After that, we will all trick-or-treat together throughout the library. Finally, we will have pumpkin painting and a live insect petting zoo for all ages. Please register for the activity that corresponds to your child's age group. PRESCHOOL CIRCUIT TRAINING Monday, October 20th at 10:30 AM: Does your preschooler have a need for speed? We will build a fun obstacle course and circuits for your preschooler to explore and move about through the library. Perfect for gross motor skill and fine motor skill development, practice with balance and coordination,and releasing energy! KIDZSTIX CARDIO DRUMMING Monday, October 20th at 4:30 PM: Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz! Please register. PUMPKIN SCIENCE Tuesdays, October 21st and 28th at 4:30 PM: Investigate the ins and outs of pumpkins in this hands-on science lab! Please register. FANDOM ART Wednesday, October 22nd at 4:30 PM: This month, join other fans as we make art based on Star Wars and discuss our favorites! Please register. MINUTE TO WIN IT: FALL EDITION Saturday, October 25th at 1:00 PM: Compete to win prizes in a Fall-themed Minute-to-Win It Challenge! Please register. PARACHUTE PLAY Monday, October 27th at 10:30 AM: 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. Please register. KIDS' KARAOKE Monday, October 27th at 4:30 PM: With mic in hand, sing along to your favorite song as it comes up on our karaoke machine at the library! Please register. PRESCHOOL FALL CRAFT Thursday, October 30th at 11:00 AM: Join us for a seasonal Fall craft in support of fine motor skills and early literacy! LEGO CHALLENGES: SPOOKY HOUSES Thursday, October 30th at 4:30 PM: Join us for some fun Lego Challenges and then spend some time engineering new concepts and builds! This month we will be making "Spooky Houses"! Please register. TEEN PROGRAMS FELT BOOKMARKS Wednesday, October 1st at 3:30 PM: Use felt and string to make adorable bookmarks! EXPLORE THE MAKER SPACE Fridays, October 3rd and 17th at 3:30 PM: Join us twice a month to learn about the equipment in our maker space. Use our Cricut, button maker, and more! TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GROUP Saturdays, October 4th and 18th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a monthly D&D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs. No experience is required. MAKE YOUR OWN WITCH'S HAT Monday, October 6th at 3:30 PM: Join us throughout the month to make your own witch gear! Today, we will make a custom witch's hat. MAKE YOUR OWN CARDBOARD FAMILIAR Tuesday, October 7th at 3:30 PM: Join us throughout the month to make your own witch gear! Today, we will make a custom pet out of cardboard. DECORATE SUGAR SKULLS Wednesday, October 8th at 3:30 PM: Learn about the history of sugar skulls and decorate your own. GSA: CLAY GHOSTS Tuesday, October 14th at 5:30 PM: Join us once a month in a safe, inclusive environment. This month, we will make ghosts out of air-dry clay! TEEN CUISINE Wednesday, October 15th at 3:30 PM: Learn kitchen basics and make delicious treats! PUMPKIN PAINTING Saturday, October 18th at 11:45 AM: Join us on the patio and decorate pumpkins! MAKE YOUR OWN CAULDRON Monday, October 20th at 3:30 PM: Join us throughout the month to make your own witch's gear! Today, we will customize a fake cauldron. MAKE YOUR OWN SPOOKY JARS Wednesday, October 22nd at 3:30 PM: Create a custom spooky scene in a jar! TEEN HALLOWEEN PARTY Friday, October 24th at 5:00 PM: Join us after hours for our annual Halloween party! Food will be provided. Costumes encouraged! TEEN ART CLUB Tuesday, October 28th at 3:30 PM: Join our teen-led group in exploring art styles, techniques, challenges, and more! MAKE YOUR OWN HAUNTED HOUSE Wednesday, October 29th at 3:30 PM: Transform a plastic dollhouse into a one-of-a-kind haunted house! TRICKS FOR TREATS: CANDY CHALLENGES Thursday, October 30th at 3:30 PM: Compete in short games and challenges to win candy! ADULT PROGRAMS CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday, October 1st at 1:30 PM: 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. GAME NIGHT Wednesdays, October 1st and 15th at 6:00 PM: Join us for an exciting game night! Bring your own game or play one of ours. Registration is required. ASK A FUNERAL DIRECTOR Wednesday, October 1st at 6:00 PM: This seminar will give attendees an opportunity to hear about options for funeral services. Registration is required. BETTER READ THAN DEAD BOOK CLUB Thursday, October 2nd at 6:00 PM: Read and discuss books from the mystery, thriller, and horror genres with us! This month, we will be reading The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle. A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate. CRAFTERNOON: GHOST TEA-LIGHT Fridays, October 3rd and 24th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a two-session art project. This month, we will make a "Ghost Tea Light!" Registration is required. YOGA Fridays at 2:00 PM: All skill levels are welcome at our weekly yoga sessions. Bring your own yoga mat and towel. There will be a limited number fmats to borrow. PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday, October 4th at 10:00 AM: Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! WHISPERING SOULS PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS PRESENTS: HAUNTED HAPPENINGS Saturday, October 4th at 12:00 PM: Learn about the essential paranormal equipment you will need to step into the spirit world. Registration is required. SUPERNATURAL LORE OF PA Monday, October 6th at 6:00 PM: Join Thomas White as he explores the meaning behind the ghosts, monsters and miracles of PA. Registration is required. ART LAB: FALL OR SPOOKY CANDLES Tuesday, October 7th at 1:00 PM or Wednesday, October 8th at 6:00 PM: Join us every month as we experiment with different art mediums. This month, we will try our hand at decorating "fall- themed or spooky candles." MESOAMERICAN MYTHOLOGICAL MONSTERS: STRANGE BEASTS, HYBRID ENTITIES, AND SHAPESHIFTING GODS Tuesday, October 7th at 6:00 PM: This talk will examine the role of the mythic narratives and religious system of Ancient Mesoamerica and contemporary Indigenous communities of Mexico. Registration is required. SCRABBLE Tuesdays at 5:00 PM: Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us. PENN HILLS PEACE COALITION Tuesday, October 7th at 6:00 PM: Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition to discuss methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB Wednesday, October 8th at 1:00 PM: A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading Force of Nature by Jane Harper. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Saturday, October 11th at 11:00 AM (in-person) Wednesday, October 8th at 6:30 PM (virtual): Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel. This month, we will be reading Wytches by Scott Snyder. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. We now offer a second virtual session. Please visit our website to access the link for the virtual meeting. CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB: THE HAUNTING Thursday, October 9th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a showing of The Haunting (1963). Popcom will be provided. Registration is required. (OFFSITE) BIGFOOT AND BREWS Thursday, October 9th at 6:30 PM: Myth or real? Listen to Bigfoot expert Amy Bue and decide for yourself. This program will take place offsite at Acclamation Brewing. Registration is required. HORROR MOVIE AFTER DARKISH: KWAIDAN Friday, October 10th at 6:00 PM: Join us for a showing of the Japanese horror anthology film, Kwaidan (1964) after hours at the library. Popcom will be provided. Registration is required. ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays, October 13th and 27th at 1:00 PM: A craft program for patrons of all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity at each session! No registration required. CORVIDS: THE WORLD OF CROWS AND THOSE LIKE THEM Monday, October 13th at 6:00 PM: Take a deep dive into the world of Corvids. Featuring a guest appearance from a live American crow! Registration is required. PENN HILLS PAINTERS' MEETUP Tuesdays, October 14th and 28th at 10:00 AM: Work on paintings in the company of others. Collaborate, discuss, and share your work at this painters' meet up. ZINE WORKSHOP Tuesday, October 14th at 6:00 PM: Learn about the history of zines and make your very own to take home or to donate to our zine library! Registration is required. TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday, October 15th at 1:00 PM: Read buzz-worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike! This month, we will be reading Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check-out if you would like to participate. (OFFSITE) CRAFTS AND DRAFTS: HALLOWREATH Wednesday, October 15th at 6:30 PM: Join us in making a Halloween-themed wreath! This program will take place offsite at Acclamation Brewing. Registration is required. PAINT A PUMPKIN Thursday, October 16th at 1:00 PM or Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00 PM: Paint a pumpkin on canvas in this easy-to-follow acrylics class. Registration is required. ALL ABOUT TAROT AND OTHER ORACLE CARDS Thursday, October 16th at 6:00 PM: At this fast and fun introductory presentation, you'll learn the history of tarot and other oracle decks. Registration is required. BREWING AND BEER TASTING Monday, October 20th at 6:00 PM: Acclamation Brewing presents the art of brewing and beer tasting here at the library! Registration is required. JOB AND CAREER HELP APPOINTMENTS Tuesday, October 21st at 1:00 PM: Get one-on-one assistance with writing a resume, finding a job, learning Word or PowerPoint, and much more! Registration is required. Follow-up appointments may be necessary. DOCUMENTARY FILM CLUB Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:00 PM: We will be watching and discussing A Deadly Ascent (2021) about one of Mt. Everest's deadliest climbing seasons. Registration is required. MARIA WHEELER-DUBAS PRESENTS: IT'S BATS! Thursday, October 23rd at 6:00 PM: Come find out and explore why bats are so important and why they need our help! Registration is required. LINE BY LINE BOOK CLUB Saturday, October 25th at 12:30 PM: Join us for poetry book club! This month, we will be reading Citizen Illegal by José Olivarez. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check-out if you would like toparticipate. URBAN LINE DANCING Saturday, October 25th at 1:00 PM: Join us and experience the art of Urban Line Dancing. Open to all ability levels. Registration is required. ABOUT THE MOON Monday, October 27th at 6:00 PM: Learn about the myth, the science, and the exploration of our nearest celestial neighbor, the moon! Registration is required. PENN HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTEREST GROUP Monday, October 27th at 6:00 PM: 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 more. MELANIE NOVAK PRESENTS: I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: WITCHES IN CINEMA Tuesday, October 28th at 6:00 PM: Learn about the depiction of witches and witchcraft in film, from The Wizard of Oz to Hocus Pocus. Registration is required. HORROR MOVIE AFTER DARKISH: GONJIAM HAUNTED ASYLUM Wednesday, October 29th at 6:00 PM: Join us for a showing of South Korean found footage supernatural horror film, Gonjiam Haunted Asylum (2018). Popcom will be provided. Registration is required. 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG Penn Hills Library OCTOBER ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE ! Library Programming Schedule ALL - AGES PROGRAMS MAKING WITH MOCKTAILS : GLOW IN THE DARK ! Saturday , October 4th at 3:30 PM : Join us for seasonal drinks and fun crafts as we paint with neon paints ! Registration isrequired . CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SCAVENGER HUNT All Month Long Join us every month for a library Scavenger Hunt and eam that month's special prize ! Scavenger hunts promote information literacy and teamwork in a fun - filled way . This month's theme is " fall finds . " MUSIC & MOVEMENT Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM , 11:30 AM , and 5:30 PM Saturday , October 11th at 10:30 AM : Come to the library to sing , move , dance , and make music together in this music - based program ! Music & Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focuses on developing gross motor skills . LET'S MOVE !: PRESCHOOL PALS Every Thursday at 10:30 AM Saturday , October 25th at 10:30 AM : Preschoolers get moving with action songs and rhymes , movement , and interactive stories that expand the imagination , inspire self - discovery , and develop early literacy skills . FAIRY TALE STEAM Thursdays , October 2nd and 9th at 4:30 PM : Once upon a time , there were readers who re - created fairy tales with new designs and innovation ! Come experiment with fairy tales and test out the stories themselves . Please register . WIGGLES & GIGGLES : TODDLER TIME Every Friday at 10:30 AM : We will wiggle and giggle together as we share age- and developmentally - appropriate interactive stories , action songs , movements , and fingerplays . BABY RHYME TIME Every Monday at 3:30 PM and every Tuesday at 10:30 AM Saturday , October 4th at 10:30 AM : 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 ! CRAFT AND CRAWL Monday , October 6th at 10:30 AM : We provide the art supplies and your little one creates the masterpiece ! Designed with prewalkers , crawlers , and early walkers in mind . Please register . MAKER LAB Mondays , October 6th and 13th at 4:30 PM : Calling all Junior Makers ages 6 to 11 ! We will learn how to use machines and equipment to create something completely new ! This month , we will use our heat press to make trick - ortreat bags or other canvas bag designs as well as circuitry to make bugs ! Please register . PROCESS ART Tuesdays , October 7th and 14th at 4:30 PM : Children of all ages , explore , experiment , and create freely ! Focus on the fun of the art process rather than the final product . Please register . READ AND CRAFT : MO WILLEMS ' PIGEON BOOKS Wednesday , October 8th at 4:30 PM : Join us for fun read - alouds followed by an art project inspired by the books ! This month , we will be reading books from the Mo Willems ' Pigeon series . Please register . ARCHAEOLOGY GAME DAY ! Saturday , October 11th at 1:00 PM : Celebrate International Archaeology Day with the Archaeological Institute of America and Dr. John Newell as we play an archaeology game and dig for clues at the library ! Please register . TODDLER DANCE PARTY Monday , October 13th at 10:30 AM : 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 . TECH OR TREAT Thursdays , October 16th and 23rd at 4:30 PM : If you love tech ( and treats ) this program is built for you ! Enjoy some snacks as we play around with tech and participate in tech challenges like tech - take - apart and more ! Please register . HALLOWEEN AT THE LIBRARY ! Saturday , October 18th from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM : Celebrate Halloween with us at the library ! We will have a Not - So - Spooky Dance Party for children ages birth to 5 at 10:30 am followed by a Spooky Science Lab for children ages 6 to 11 at 11:00 am . After that , we will all trick - or - treat together throughout the library . Finally , we will have pumpkin painting and a live insect petting zoo for all ages . Please register for the activity that corresponds to your child's age group . PRESCHOOL CIRCUIT TRAINING Monday , October 20th at 10:30 AM : Does your preschooler have a need for speed ? We will build a fun obstacle course and circuits for your preschooler to explore and move about through the library . Perfect for gross motor skill and fine motor skill development , practice with balance and coordination , and releasing energy ! KIDZSTIX CARDIO DRUMMING Monday , October 20th at 4:30 PM : Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz ! Please register . PUMPKIN SCIENCE Tuesdays , October 21st and 28th at 4:30 PM : Investigate the ins and outs of pumpkins in this hands - on science lab ! Please register . FANDOM ART Wednesday , October 22nd at 4:30 PM : This month , join other fans as we make art based on Star Wars and discuss our favorites ! Please register . MINUTE TO WIN IT : FALL EDITION Saturday , October 25th at 1:00 PM : Compete to win prizes in a Fall - themed Minute - to - Win It Challenge ! Please register . PARACHUTE PLAY Monday , October 27th at 10:30 AM : 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 . Please register . KIDS ' KARAOKE Monday , October 27th at 4:30 PM : With mic in hand , sing along to your favorite song as it comes up on our karaoke machine at the library ! Please register . PRESCHOOL FALL CRAFT Thursday , October 30th at 11:00 AM : Join us for a seasonal Fall craft in support of fine motor skills and early literacy ! LEGO CHALLENGES : SPOOKY HOUSES Thursday , October 30th at 4:30 PM : Join us for some fun Lego Challenges and then spend some time engineering new concepts and builds ! This month we will be making " Spooky Houses " ! Please register . TEEN PROGRAMS FELT BOOKMARKS Wednesday , October 1st at 3:30 PM : Use felt and string to make adorable bookmarks ! EXPLORE THE MAKER SPACE Fridays , October 3rd and 17th at 3:30 PM : Join us twice a month to learn about the equipment in our maker space . Use our Cricut , button maker , and more ! TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GROUP Saturdays , October 4th and 18th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a monthly D & D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs . No experience is required . MAKE YOUR OWN WITCH'S HAT Monday , October 6th at 3:30 PM : Join us throughout the month to make your own witch gear ! Today , we will make a custom witch's hat . MAKE YOUR OWN CARDBOARD FAMILIAR Tuesday , October 7th at 3:30 PM : Join us throughout the month to make your own witch gear ! Today , we will make a custom pet out of cardboard . DECORATE SUGAR SKULLS Wednesday , October 8th at 3:30 PM : Learn about the history of sugar skulls and decorate your own . GSA : CLAY GHOSTS Tuesday , October 14th at 5:30 PM : Join us once a month in a safe , inclusive environment . This month , we will make ghosts out of air - dry clay ! TEEN CUISINE Wednesday , October 15th at 3:30 PM : Learn kitchen basics and make delicious treats ! PUMPKIN PAINTING Saturday , October 18th at 11:45 AM : Join us on the patio and decorate pumpkins ! MAKE YOUR OWN CAULDRON Monday , October 20th at 3:30 PM : Join us throughout the month to make your own witch's gear ! Today , we will customize a fake cauldron . MAKE YOUR OWN SPOOKY JARS Wednesday , October 22nd at 3:30 PM : Create a custom spooky scene in a jar ! TEEN HALLOWEEN PARTY Friday , October 24th at 5:00 PM : Join us after hours for our annual Halloween party ! Food will be provided . Costumes encouraged ! TEEN ART CLUB Tuesday , October 28th at 3:30 PM : Join our teen - led group in exploring art styles , techniques , challenges , and more ! MAKE YOUR OWN HAUNTED HOUSE Wednesday , October 29th at 3:30 PM : Transform a plastic dollhouse into a one - of - a - kind haunted house ! TRICKS FOR TREATS : CANDY CHALLENGES Thursday , October 30th at 3:30 PM : Compete in short games and challenges to win candy ! ADULT PROGRAMS CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday , October 1st at 1:30 PM : 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 . GAME NIGHT Wednesdays , October 1st and 15th at 6:00 PM : Join us for an exciting game night ! Bring your own game or play one of ours . Registration is required . ASK A FUNERAL DIRECTOR Wednesday , October 1st at 6:00 PM : This seminar will give attendees an opportunity to hear about options for funeral services . Registration is required . BETTER READ THAN DEAD BOOK CLUB Thursday , October 2nd at 6:00 PM : Read and discuss books from the mystery , thriller , and horror genres with us ! This month , we will be reading The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle . A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate . CRAFTERNOON : GHOST TEA - LIGHT Fridays , October 3rd and 24th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a two - session art project . This month , we will make a " Ghost Tea Light ! " Registration is required . YOGA Fridays at 2:00 PM : All skill levels are welcome at our weekly yoga sessions . Bring your own yoga mat and towel . There will be a limited number fmats to borrow . PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday , October 4th at 10:00 AM : Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! WHISPERING SOULS PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS PRESENTS : HAUNTED HAPPENINGS Saturday , October 4th at 12:00 PM : Learn about the essential paranormal equipment you will need to step into the spirit world . Registration is required . SUPERNATURAL LORE OF PA Monday , October 6th at 6:00 PM : Join Thomas White as he explores the meaning behind the ghosts , monsters and miracles of PA . Registration is required . ART LAB : FALL OR SPOOKY CANDLES Tuesday , October 7th at 1:00 PM or Wednesday , October 8th at 6:00 PM : Join us every month as we experiment with different art mediums . This month , we will try our hand at decorating " fall- themed or spooky candles . " MESOAMERICAN MYTHOLOGICAL MONSTERS : STRANGE BEASTS , HYBRID ENTITIES , AND SHAPESHIFTING GODS Tuesday , October 7th at 6:00 PM : This talk will examine the role of the mythic narratives and religious system of Ancient Mesoamerica and contemporary Indigenous communities of Mexico . Registration is required . SCRABBLE Tuesdays at 5:00 PM : Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us . PENN HILLS PEACE COALITION Tuesday , October 7th at 6:00 PM : Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition to discuss methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills . MYSTERY BOOK CLUB Wednesday , October 8th at 1:00 PM : A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading Force of Nature by Jane Harper . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Saturday , October 11th at 11:00 AM ( in - person ) Wednesday , October 8th at 6:30 PM ( virtual ) : Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel . This month , we will be reading Wytches by Scott Snyder . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . We now offer a second virtual session . Please visit our website to access the link for the virtual meeting . CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB : THE HAUNTING Thursday , October 9th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a showing of The Haunting ( 1963 ) . Popcom will be provided . Registration is required . ( OFFSITE ) BIGFOOT AND BREWS Thursday , October 9th at 6:30 PM : Myth or real ? Listen to Bigfoot expert Amy Bue and decide for yourself . This program will take place offsite at Acclamation Brewing . Registration is required . HORROR MOVIE AFTER DARKISH : KWAIDAN Friday , October 10th at 6:00 PM : Join us for a showing of the Japanese horror anthology film , Kwaidan ( 1964 ) after hours at the library . Popcom will be provided . Registration is required . ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays , October 13th and 27th at 1:00 PM : A craft program for patrons of all abilities . Try out a new artistic activity at each session ! No registration required . CORVIDS : THE WORLD OF CROWS AND THOSE LIKE THEM Monday , October 13th at 6:00 PM : Take a deep dive into the world of Corvids . Featuring a guest appearance from a live American crow ! Registration is required . PENN HILLS PAINTERS ' MEETUP Tuesdays , October 14th and 28th at 10:00 AM : Work on paintings in the company of others . Collaborate , discuss , and share your work at this painters ' meet up . ZINE WORKSHOP Tuesday , October 14th at 6:00 PM : Learn about the history of zines and make your very own to take home or to donate to our zine library ! Registration is required . TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday , October 15th at 1:00 PM : Read buzz - worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike ! This month , we will be reading Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check - out if you would like to participate . ( OFFSITE ) CRAFTS AND DRAFTS : HALLOWREATH Wednesday , October 15th at 6:30 PM : Join us in making a Halloween - themed wreath ! This program will take place offsite at Acclamation Brewing . Registration is required . PAINT A PUMPKIN Thursday , October 16th at 1:00 PM or Tuesday , October 21st at 6:00 PM : Paint a pumpkin on canvas in this easy - to - follow acrylics class . Registration is required . ALL ABOUT TAROT AND OTHER ORACLE CARDS Thursday , October 16th at 6:00 PM : At this fast and fun introductory presentation , you'll learn the history of tarot and other oracle decks . Registration is required . BREWING AND BEER TASTING Monday , October 20th at 6:00 PM : Acclamation Brewing presents the art of brewing and beer tasting here at the library ! Registration is required . JOB AND CAREER HELP APPOINTMENTS Tuesday , October 21st at 1:00 PM : Get one - on - one assistance with writing a resume , finding a job , learning Word or PowerPoint , and much more ! Registration is required . Follow - up appointments may be necessary . DOCUMENTARY FILM CLUB Wednesday , October 22nd at 6:00 PM : We will be watching and discussing A Deadly Ascent ( 2021 ) about one of Mt. Everest's deadliest climbing seasons . Registration is required . MARIA WHEELER - DUBAS PRESENTS : IT'S BATS ! Thursday , October 23rd at 6:00 PM : Come find out and explore why bats are so important and why they need our help ! Registration is required . LINE BY LINE BOOK CLUB Saturday , October 25th at 12:30 PM : Join us for poetry book club ! This month , we will be reading Citizen Illegal by José Olivarez . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check - out if you would like toparticipate . URBAN LINE DANCING Saturday , October 25th at 1:00 PM : Join us and experience the art of Urban Line Dancing . Open to all ability levels . Registration is required . ABOUT THE MOON Monday , October 27th at 6:00 PM : Learn about the myth , the science , and the exploration of our nearest celestial neighbor , the moon ! Registration is required . PENN HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTEREST GROUP Monday , October 27th at 6:00 PM : 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 more . MELANIE NOVAK PRESENTS : I PUT A SPELL ON YOU : WITCHES IN CINEMA Tuesday , October 28th at 6:00 PM : Learn about the depiction of witches and witchcraft in film , from The Wizard of Oz to Hocus Pocus . Registration is required . HORROR MOVIE AFTER DARKISH : GONJIAM HAUNTED ASYLUM Wednesday , October 29th at 6:00 PM : Join us for a showing of South Korean found footage supernatural horror film , Gonjiam Haunted Asylum ( 2018 ) . Popcom will be provided . Registration is required . 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG