Penn Hills Library NOVEMBER Library Programming Schedule ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE! THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH FOR VETERANS DAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH FOR THANKSGIVING. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SCAVENGER HUNT All Month Long Join us every month for a library Scavenger Hunt and earn that month's special prize! Scavenger hunts promote information literacy and teamwork in a fun- filled way. This month's theme is "book characters." BABY RHYME TIME Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM (except Nov. 11th) Saturday, November 1st 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! PITTSBURGH SCIENCE WORKSHOP POP-UP Saturday, November 1st at 11:30 AM: Come join Pittsburgh Science Workshop at the library for joyful hands-on projects that explore all branches of science! This is a drop-in program fit for all ages. MAKER LAB Saturdays, November 1st and 15th at 1:30 PM and Tuesday, November 25th 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! Please register. KIDZSTIX CARDIO DRUMMING Tuesday, November 4th at 1:30 PM and Mondays, November 10th and 24th at 4:30 PM: Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz! Please register. FALL INTO ART Tuesdays, November 4th and 18th at 4:30 PM: Fall colors are all around us! Make some colorful art perfect for all ages. We will be making foil printed trees and sun catchers. Please register. MUSIC & MOVEMENT Every Wednesday at 10:30 and 11:30 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. PRESCHOOL IRISH DANCE Thursdays, November 6th and 13th at 10:30 AM: A creative dance class for preschoolers inspired by traditional Irish dance, music, rhythm, and storytelling. Led by certified Irish dance instructor(s). 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. LET'S MOVE!: PRESCHOOL PALS Saturdays, November 8th and 22nd 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. KIDS' KARAOKE Saturday, November 8th and Wednesday, November 26th at 1:30 PM: With mic in hand, sing along to your favorite song as it comes up on our karaoke machine at the library! Please register. STORYTIME WITH PAAR Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30 PM and Saturday, November 15th at 10:30 AM: Join educator Gail Brown from PAAR for a Storytime that uses books and songs to introduce the idea of personal space and boundaries. PROCESS ART Saturday, November 22nd at 1:30 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. FANDOM ART Friday, November 28th at 1:30 PM: Stop at the library to design art including your favorite characters with us! This month we will be painting winter Squishmallows. Please register. TODDLER DANCE PARTY Saturday, November 29th 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. SLIME SCIENCE Saturday, November 29th at 1:30 PM: 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 month we will make butter slime. Please register. TEEN PROGRAMS TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GROUP Saturdays, November 1st and 15th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a monthly D&D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs. No experience is required. AIR DRY CLAY SNAILS Tuesday, November 4th at 3:30 PM: Use clay to create cute mini snails! MAKE YOUR OWN FELT GNOME Wednesday, November 5th at 3:30 PM: Create little gnomes to keep you company! PAAR SELF-CARE JOURNALING GROUP Thursday, November 6th at 3:30 PM: Work with a PAAR Educator to explore safe ways to manage stress, form healthy habits, and build confidence. You'll receive a journal with guided prompts and supplies to decorate the journal. This is a judgment-free zone, and no writing experience is needed! WOODLAND DESIGNS Wednesday, November 12th at 3:30 PM: Paint wooden mushrooms and woodland creatures! FRIENDSGIVING Saturday, November 15th at 1:00 PM: Celebrate your friends at our annual potluck! GSA: CLAY POT PIES Tuesday, November 18th at 5:30 PM: Join us once a month in a safe, inclusive environment. This month, we will turn terracotta pots into adorable fake pies. FAUX CARAMEL APPLES Wednesday, November 19th at 3:30 PM: Turn fake apples into custom fall decor! TEEN ART CLUB Tuesday, November 25th at 3:30 PM: Join our teen-led group as we explore art styles, techniques, challenges, and more! ADULT PROGRAMS PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday, November 1st at 10:00 AM: Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Saturday, November 1st at 11:00 AM (in-person Wednesday, November 12th 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 Off Menu by Oliver Gerlach. 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. YOGA Fridays at 2:00 PM (except Nov. 28th) and Saturday, November 1st at 1:00PM: All skill levels are welcome at our weekly yoga sessions. Bring your own yoga mat and towel. There will be a limited number of mats to borrow. ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays, November 3rd and 10th at 1:00 PM: A craft program for patrons of all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity at each session! No registration required. PENN HILLS PEACE COALITION Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 PM: Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition to discuss methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills. WINTER MUSHROOMS Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 PM: This beginner-friendly talk introduces key ecological roles, classification basics, and practical identification methods to help you confidently forage through fall and winter. Registration is required. JOB AND CAREER HELP APPOINTMENTS Tuesdays, November 4th and 18th 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. SCRABBLE Tuesdays at 5:00 PM (except Nov 11th): Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us. 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235 CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday, November 5th 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, November 5th and 19th at 6:00 PM: Join us for an exciting game night! Bring your own game or play one of ours. Registration is required. LITERACY PITTSBURGH IPHONE CLASS Thursday, November 6th at 1:00 PM: Need assistance learning to use your iPhone? Join Literacy Pittsburgh for this tech help class. BETTER READ THAN DEAD BOOK CLUB Thursday, November 6th at 6:00 PM: Read and discuss books from the mystery, thriller, and horror genres with us! This month, we will be reading Smothermoss by Alisa Alering. A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate. CELEBRATING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH: Q&A PANEL Monday, November 10th at 6:30 PM: Join Michael Simms, a member of the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center, for a Q&A to learn about the history, cultural, and contemporary issues of Native American communities in western PA. Registration is required. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB Wednesday, November 12th at 1:00 PM: A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB: OCEANS 11 Thursday, November 13th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a showing of Oceans 11 (1960). Popcorn will be provided. Registration is required. POM POM CRITTERS Thursday, November 13th at 6:00 PM: Join us in creating adorable, festive pom-pom critter key chains. Registration is required. CRAFT EXCHANGE Saturday, November 15th at 10:00 AM: Bring craft materials to exchange at the library! Please visit our website for the exchange guidelines. URBAN LINE DANCING Saturday, November 15th at 1:00 PM: Join us and experience the art of Urban Line Dancing. Open to all ability levels. Registration is required. ART LAB: QUILLING HOLIDAY CARDS Monday, November 17th at 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM: Join us every month as we experiment with different art mediums. This month, we will try our hand at "quilling holiday cards." 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG . BUILDING COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM: 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. We will focus on titles that explore social justice, environmental justice, mutual aid, and so on. This month, we will be reading Are Prisons Obsolete by Angela Davis. A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate. TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday, November 19th at 1:00 PM: Read buzz-worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike! This month, we will be reading Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check-out if you would like to participate. DOCUMENTARY FILM CLUB Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00 PM: We will be watching and discussing Gather (2020), an intimate portrait of a growing movement amongst Indigenous Americans to reclaim their spiritual and cultural identities through food sovereignty. Registration is required. TURKISH COFFEE TASTING EVENT Thursday, November 20th at 11:00 AM: Step into the world of Turkish Coffee and discover the rich history, traditions, and rituals that have made it a beloved symbol of hospitality and culture. Registration is required. MAKE A CARAMEL APPLE Thursday, November 20th at 6:00 PM: Join us as we make and decorate our own caramel apples! Registration is required. LINE BY LINE BOOK CLUB Saturday, November 22nd at 12:30 PM: Join us for a poetry book club! This month, we will be reading Survival Takes A Wild Imagination by Fariha Róisín. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check-out if you would like to participate. MIDDAY MOVIE: HAMILTON Saturday, November 22nd at 1:00 PM: Join us for a showing of Hamilton (2020). Popcorn will be provided. Registration is required. PENN HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTEREST GROUP Monday, November 24th 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. SOUL (URBAN) LINE DANCING Monday, November 24th at 6:15 PM: Soul (urban) line dancing is a fun way to be active to your favorite songs. Come learn variety of line dances to popular R&B and hip-hop songs. Registration is required. PENN HILLS PAINTERS' MEETUP Tuesday, November 25th at 10:00 AM: Work on paintings in the company of others. Collaborate, discuss, and share your work at this painters' meet up. DRAW A CANADIAN GOOSE Tuesday, November 25th at 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM: Learn how to draw a Canadian goose in this step-by- step drawing class! Registration is required. Penn Hills Library NOVEMBER Library Programming Schedule ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE ! THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 11TH FOR VETERANS DAY AND THURSDAY , NOVEMBER 27TH FOR THANKSGIVING . CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SCAVENGER HUNT All Month Long Join us every month for a library Scavenger Hunt and earn that month's special prize ! Scavenger hunts promote information literacy and teamwork in a fun- filled way . This month's theme is " book characters . " BABY RHYME TIME Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM ( except Nov. 11th ) Saturday , November 1st 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 ! PITTSBURGH SCIENCE WORKSHOP POP - UP Saturday , November 1st at 11:30 AM : Come join Pittsburgh Science Workshop at the library for joyful hands - on projects that explore all branches of science ! This is a drop - in program fit for all ages . MAKER LAB Saturdays , November 1st and 15th at 1:30 PM and Tuesday , November 25th 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 ! Please register . KIDZSTIX CARDIO DRUMMING Tuesday , November 4th at 1:30 PM and Mondays , November 10th and 24th at 4:30 PM : Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz ! Please register . FALL INTO ART Tuesdays , November 4th and 18th at 4:30 PM : Fall colors are all around us ! Make some colorful art perfect for all ages . We will be making foil printed trees and sun catchers . Please register . MUSIC & MOVEMENT Every Wednesday at 10:30 and 11:30 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 . PRESCHOOL IRISH DANCE Thursdays , November 6th and 13th at 10:30 AM : A creative dance class for preschoolers inspired by traditional Irish dance , music , rhythm , and storytelling . Led by certified Irish dance instructor ( s ) . 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 . LET'S MOVE !: PRESCHOOL PALS Saturdays , November 8th and 22nd 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 . KIDS ' KARAOKE Saturday , November 8th and Wednesday , November 26th at 1:30 PM : With mic in hand , sing along to your favorite song as it comes up on our karaoke machine at the library ! Please register . STORYTIME WITH PAAR Wednesday , November 12th at 5:30 PM and Saturday , November 15th at 10:30 AM : Join educator Gail Brown from PAAR for a Storytime that uses books and songs to introduce the idea of personal space and boundaries . PROCESS ART Saturday , November 22nd at 1:30 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 . FANDOM ART Friday , November 28th at 1:30 PM : Stop at the library to design art including your favorite characters with us ! This month we will be painting winter Squishmallows . Please register . TODDLER DANCE PARTY Saturday , November 29th 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 . SLIME SCIENCE Saturday , November 29th at 1:30 PM : 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 month we will make butter slime . Please register . TEEN PROGRAMS TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GROUP Saturdays , November 1st and 15th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a monthly D & D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs . No experience is required . AIR DRY CLAY SNAILS Tuesday , November 4th at 3:30 PM : Use clay to create cute mini snails ! MAKE YOUR OWN FELT GNOME Wednesday , November 5th at 3:30 PM : Create little gnomes to keep you company ! PAAR SELF - CARE JOURNALING GROUP Thursday , November 6th at 3:30 PM : Work with a PAAR Educator to explore safe ways to manage stress , form healthy habits , and build confidence . You'll receive a journal with guided prompts and supplies to decorate the journal . This is a judgment - free zone , and no writing experience is needed ! WOODLAND DESIGNS Wednesday , November 12th at 3:30 PM : Paint wooden mushrooms and woodland creatures ! FRIENDSGIVING Saturday , November 15th at 1:00 PM : Celebrate your friends at our annual potluck ! GSA : CLAY POT PIES Tuesday , November 18th at 5:30 PM : Join us once a month in a safe , inclusive environment . This month , we will turn terracotta pots into adorable fake pies . FAUX CARAMEL APPLES Wednesday , November 19th at 3:30 PM : Turn fake apples into custom fall decor ! TEEN ART CLUB Tuesday , November 25th at 3:30 PM : Join our teen - led group as we explore art styles , techniques , challenges , and more ! ADULT PROGRAMS PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday , November 1st at 10:00 AM : Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Saturday , November 1st at 11:00 AM ( in - person Wednesday , November 12th 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 Off Menu by Oliver Gerlach . 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 . YOGA Fridays at 2:00 PM ( except Nov. 28th ) and Saturday , November 1st at 1:00 PM : All skill levels are welcome at our weekly yoga sessions . Bring your own yoga mat and towel . There will be a limited number of mats to borrow . ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays , November 3rd and 10th at 1:00 PM : A craft program for patrons of all abilities . Try out a new artistic activity at each session ! No registration required . PENN HILLS PEACE COALITION Monday , November 3rd at 6:00 PM : Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition to discuss methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills . WINTER MUSHROOMS Monday , November 3rd at 6:00 PM : This beginner - friendly talk introduces key ecological roles , classification basics , and practical identification methods to help you confidently forage through fall and winter . Registration is required . JOB AND CAREER HELP APPOINTMENTS Tuesdays , November 4th and 18th 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 . SCRABBLE Tuesdays at 5:00 PM ( except Nov 11th ) : Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us . 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235 CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday , November 5th 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 , November 5th and 19th at 6:00 PM : Join us for an exciting game night ! Bring your own game or play one of ours . Registration is required . LITERACY PITTSBURGH IPHONE CLASS Thursday , November 6th at 1:00 PM : Need assistance learning to use your iPhone ? Join Literacy Pittsburgh for this tech help class . BETTER READ THAN DEAD BOOK CLUB Thursday , November 6th at 6:00 PM : Read and discuss books from the mystery , thriller , and horror genres with us ! This month , we will be reading Smothermoss by Alisa Alering . A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate . CELEBRATING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH : Q & A PANEL Monday , November 10th at 6:30 PM : Join Michael Simms , a member of the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center , for a Q & A to learn about the history , cultural , and contemporary issues of Native American communities in western PA . Registration is required . MYSTERY BOOK CLUB Wednesday , November 12th at 1:00 PM : A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB : OCEANS 11 Thursday , November 13th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a showing of Oceans 11 ( 1960 ) . Popcorn will be provided . Registration is required . POM POM CRITTERS Thursday , November 13th at 6:00 PM : Join us in creating adorable , festive pom - pom critter key chains . Registration is required . CRAFT EXCHANGE Saturday , November 15th at 10:00 AM : Bring craft materials to exchange at the library ! Please visit our website for the exchange guidelines . URBAN LINE DANCING Saturday , November 15th at 1:00 PM : Join us and experience the art of Urban Line Dancing . Open to all ability levels . Registration is required . ART LAB : QUILLING HOLIDAY CARDS Monday , November 17th at 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM : Join us every month as we experiment with different art mediums . This month , we will try our hand at " quilling holiday cards . " 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG . BUILDING COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB Tuesday , November 18th at 6:00 PM : 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 . We will focus on titles that explore social justice , environmental justice , mutual aid , and so on . This month , we will be reading Are Prisons Obsolete by Angela Davis . A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate . TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday , November 19th at 1:00 PM : Read buzz - worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike ! This month , we will be reading Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check - out if you would like to participate . DOCUMENTARY FILM CLUB Wednesday , November 19th at 6:00 PM : We will be watching and discussing Gather ( 2020 ) , an intimate portrait of a growing movement amongst Indigenous Americans to reclaim their spiritual and cultural identities through food sovereignty . Registration is required . TURKISH COFFEE TASTING EVENT Thursday , November 20th at 11:00 AM : Step into the world of Turkish Coffee and discover the rich history , traditions , and rituals that have made it a beloved symbol of hospitality and culture . Registration is required . MAKE A CARAMEL APPLE Thursday , November 20th at 6:00 PM : Join us as we make and decorate our own caramel apples ! Registration is required . LINE BY LINE BOOK CLUB Saturday , November 22nd at 12:30 PM : Join us for a poetry book club ! This month , we will be reading Survival Takes A Wild Imagination by Fariha Róisín . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check - out if you would like to participate . MIDDAY MOVIE : HAMILTON Saturday , November 22nd at 1:00 PM : Join us for a showing of Hamilton ( 2020 ) . Popcorn will be provided . Registration is required . PENN HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTEREST GROUP Monday , November 24th 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 . SOUL ( URBAN ) LINE DANCING Monday , November 24th at 6:15 PM : Soul ( urban ) line dancing is a fun way to be active to your favorite songs . Come learn variety of line dances to popular R & B and hip - hop songs . Registration is required . PENN HILLS PAINTERS ' MEETUP Tuesday , November 25th at 10:00 AM : Work on paintings in the company of others . Collaborate , discuss , and share your work at this painters ' meet up . DRAW A CANADIAN GOOSE Tuesday , November 25th at 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM : Learn how to draw a Canadian goose in this step - by- step drawing class ! Registration is required .