Penn Hills Library JANUARY Library Programming Schedule ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE! THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 19TH FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY, AND ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20TH FOR AN IN-SERVICE DAY. 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 "Hello Kitty and Friends." 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. LEGO CHALLENGES Friday, January 2nd at 1:30 PM: Join us for a fun Lego lab as we engineer new concepts and builds! KIDS' KARAOKE Friday, January 2nd at 3:00 PM and Saturday, January 31st 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! LET'S MOVE!: PRESCHOOL PALS Saturday, January 3rd 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. CHILDREN'S CINEMA: KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Saturday, January 3rd at 1:30 PM: Join us for a children's movie watch party, snack, and craft! This month, we will feature KPop Demon Hunters, rated PG. Please register. BABY RHYME TIME Every Tuesday (except Jan. 20th) and Saturday, January 10th 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! PROCESS ART Tuesday, January 6th at 4:30 PM and Saturday, January 17th 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. 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. MINUTE TO WIN IT: WINTER EDITION Saturday, January 10th at 1:30 PM: Compete to win prizes in a Wintery Minute-to-Win It Challenge! Please register. KIDZSTIX CARDIO DRUMMING Monday, January 12th at 4:30 PM: Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz! Please register. FANDOM ART: FNAF Tuesday, January 13th at 4:30 PM: This month join other fans as we make art based on Five Nights at Freddy's and discuss our favorites! Please register. CLAY CLUB Friday, January 16th at 1:00 PM: Design and craft endless possibilities with different types of clay and clay sculpting tools! Please register. SLIME SCIENCE Friday, January 16th at 2:00 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 a sparkly glitter slime! Please register. TODDLER DANCE PARTY Saturday, January 17th 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. PARACHUTE PLAY Saturday, January 24th 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. FOOD SCIENTISTS Saturday, January 24th at 1:30 PM: Children ages 6-11 join us for engaging, visual experiments around the foods we love as we learn about the research of food scientists. Please register. MAKER LAB Tuesday, January 27th 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 laminator to make wall art and more. Please register. WINTER STORYTIME Saturday, January 31st at 10:30 AM: Families and friends, join us for fun stories, songs, and books! Designed for ages birth to 5 years old, but all ages and siblings are welcome. This storytime focuses on creating a shared experience and bond around books. Feel free to stay, play, and explore the library together afterward. TEEN PROGRAMS DECORATE THE TEEN SPACE: SNOWFLAKES Tuesday, January 6th at 3:30 PM: Help us decorate the Teen Space for the month! Create paper snowflakes and hang them around the library. PONY BEADS Wednesday, January 7th at 3:30 PM: Create bracelets and more with pony beads! TEEN AUDIOBOOK CLUB: AIR DRY CLAY Saturday, January 10th at 1:00 PM: Play around with air dry clay while we listen to an audiobook, chosen by you! GSA: SAFETY PIN KEYCHAINS Tuesday, January 13th at 5:30 PM: Use safety pins and mini beads to create custom keychains! MAKE AN ANIMAL TAIL Wednesday, January 14th at 3:30 PM: Learn how to make an animal tail out of yarn! TATTOO PENS Wednesday, January 21st at 3:30 PM: Use our tattoo pens to create custom (temporary) art on yourself and your friends! TEEN SPACE TAKEOVER Saturday, January 24th at 1:00 PM: Spend your Saturday at the library! Use our art supplies, technology, and more. TEEN ART CLUB Tuesday, January 27th at 3:30 PM: Join our teen leaders in exploring different art styles and techniques every month. MAKE A SUBLIMATION MUG Wednesday, January 28th at 3:30 PM: Decorate your very own mug using our special sublimation markers! ADULT PROGRAMS PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday, January 3rd at 10:00 AM: Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! MIDDAY MOVIE: WICKED FOR GOOD Saturday, January 3rd at 1:00 PM: Join us for a showing of Wicked: For Good (2025) starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Popcorn will be provided. Please register. ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays, January 5th and 26th at 11:30 AM: A craft program for patrons of all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity at each session! No registration required. INTRO TO NATIVE PLANTS & WINTER SOWING WORKSHOP Monday, January 5th at 6:00 PM: Learn about the important roles that native plants play in local ecosystems and neighborhoods and how to choose the best plants for maximum benefit. Please register. JOB AND CAREER HELP APPOINTMENTS Tuesdays, January 6th and 13th at 1:00 PM: Get one-on-one assistance with writing a resume, finding a job, learning Word or PowerPoint, and much more! Please register. Follow-up appointments may be necessary. SCRABBLE Tuesdays at 5:00 PM (except Jan 20th): Meet other Scrabble lovers and play a few games with us. PENN HILLS PEACE COALITION Tuesday, January 6th at 6:00 PM: Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition in discussing methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills. CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday, January 7th 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, January 7th and 21st at 6:00 PM: Join us for an exciting game night! Bring your own game or play one of ours. Please register. CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB: CARMEN JONES Thursday, January 8th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a showing of Carmen Jones (1954). Popcorn will be provided. Please register. BETTER READ THAN DEAD BOOK CLUB Thursday, January 8th at 6:00 PM: Read and discuss books from the mystery, thriller, and horror genres with us! This month, we will be reading Nestlings by Nat Cassidy. A limited number of copies will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate. YOGA Every Friday at 2:00 PM (except Jan 2nd): 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. KNIT AND CROCHET MEETUP Mondays, January 12th and 26th at 5:00 PM: Bring your fiber arts project or questions to this casual gathering of fellow artists. PERLER BEAD PICTURE FRAMES Monday, January 12th at 6:00 PM: We'll be making small magnet Perler bead picture frames: perfect for gifts, décor, or displaying your favorite memories. Please register. PENN HILLS PAINTERS' MEETUP Tuesdays, January 13th and 27th at 10:00 AM: Work on paintings in the company of others. Collaborate, discuss, and share your work at this painters' meet up. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB Wednesday, January 14th at 1:00 PM: A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel. A limited number of copies will be available at the library to check out. VIRTUAL GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Wednesday, January 14th at 6:30 PM: Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel. This month, we will be reading Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath. A limited number of copies will be available at the library to check out. Please visit our website to access the link for the meeting. ART LAB: NEUROGRAPHIC PAINTING WITH ELIZABETH RIDENOUR Thursday, January 15th 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 "Neurographic Watercolor Painting" with Elizabeth Ridenour. Please register. URBAN LINE DANCING Saturday, January 17th at 1:00 PM: Join us and experience the art of Urban Line Dancing. Open to all ability levels. Please register. TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday, January 21st at 1:00 PM: Read buzz-worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike! This month, we will be reading North Woods by Daniel Mason. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check-out if you would like to participate. HOW TO DRAW A COW Thursday, January 22nd at 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM: Learn to draw a cow in this step-by-step drawing course. Please register. PENN HILLS HISTORICAL INTEREST GROUP Monday, January 26th 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, January 26th at 6:15 PM: Soul (urban) line dancing is a fun way to be active to your favorite songs. Come learn a variety of line dances to popular R&B and hip-hop songs. Please register. BUILDING COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB Tuesday, January 27th at 6:00 PM: Join us for a nonfiction book club where we focus on titles that explore social justice, environmental justice, mutual aid, and more. This month, we will be reading Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong. A limited number of copies will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate. DOCUMENTARY FILM CLUB Wednesday, January 28th at 6:00 PM: We will be watching a series of short documentaries on disability including: My Disability Roadmap (2022); Pressing Buttons (2024); The Device That Turned Me into a Cyborg Was Born the Same Year I Was (2023); and more! Please register. BRIDGERTON WATCH PARTY! Thursday, January 29th at 6:00 PM: Join us as we drink tea, eat some snacks, and watch the first episode of Season 4 of Bridgerton together! Please register. LINE BY LINE BOOK CLUB Saturday, January 31st at 12:30 PM: Join us for a poetry book club. This month, we will be reading Like a Hammer: Poets on Mass Incarceration by Diana Marie Delgado. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check-out if you would like to participate. 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG . PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG Penn Hills Library JANUARY Library Programming Schedule ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE ! THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY , JANUARY 1ST FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY , ON MONDAY , JANUARY 19TH FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR . DAY , AND ON TUESDAY , JANUARY 20TH FOR AN IN - SERVICE DAY . 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 " Hello Kitty and Friends . " 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 . LEGO CHALLENGES Friday , January 2nd at 1:30 PM : Join us for a fun Lego lab as we engineer new concepts and builds ! KIDS ' KARAOKE Friday , January 2nd at 3:00 PM and Saturday , January 31st 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 ! LET'S MOVE !: PRESCHOOL PALS Saturday , January 3rd 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 . CHILDREN'S CINEMA : KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Saturday , January 3rd at 1:30 PM : Join us for a children's movie watch party , snack , and craft ! This month , we will feature KPop Demon Hunters , rated PG . Please register . BABY RHYME TIME Every Tuesday ( except Jan. 20th ) and Saturday , January 10th 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 ! PROCESS ART Tuesday , January 6th at 4:30 PM and Saturday , January 17th 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 . 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 . MINUTE TO WIN IT : WINTER EDITION Saturday , January 10th at 1:30 PM : Compete to win prizes in a Wintery Minute - to - Win It Challenge ! Please register . KIDZSTIX CARDIO DRUMMING Monday , January 12th at 4:30 PM : Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz ! Please register . FANDOM ART : FNAF Tuesday , January 13th at 4:30 PM : This month join other fans as we make art based on Five Nights at Freddy's and discuss our favorites ! Please register . CLAY CLUB Friday , January 16th at 1:00 PM : Design and craft endless possibilities with different types of clay and clay sculpting tools ! Please register . SLIME SCIENCE Friday , January 16th at 2:00 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 a sparkly glitter slime ! Please register . TODDLER DANCE PARTY Saturday , January 17th 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 . PARACHUTE PLAY Saturday , January 24th 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 . FOOD SCIENTISTS Saturday , January 24th at 1:30 PM : Children ages 6-11 join us for engaging , visual experiments around the foods we love as we learn about the research of food scientists . Please register . MAKER LAB Tuesday , January 27th 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 laminator to make wall art and more . Please register . WINTER STORYTIME Saturday , January 31st at 10:30 AM : Families and friends , join us for fun stories , songs , and books ! Designed for ages birth to 5 years old , but all ages and siblings are welcome . This storytime focuses on creating a shared experience and bond around books . Feel free to stay , play , and explore the library together afterward . TEEN PROGRAMS DECORATE THE TEEN SPACE : SNOWFLAKES Tuesday , January 6th at 3:30 PM : Help us decorate the Teen Space for the month ! Create paper snowflakes and hang them around the library . PONY BEADS Wednesday , January 7th at 3:30 PM : Create bracelets and more with pony beads ! TEEN AUDIOBOOK CLUB : AIR DRY CLAY Saturday , January 10th at 1:00 PM : Play around with air dry clay while we listen to an audiobook , chosen by you ! GSA : SAFETY PIN KEYCHAINS Tuesday , January 13th at 5:30 PM : Use safety pins and mini beads to create custom keychains ! MAKE AN ANIMAL TAIL Wednesday , January 14th at 3:30 PM : Learn how to make an animal tail out of yarn ! TATTOO PENS Wednesday , January 21st at 3:30 PM : Use our tattoo pens to create custom ( temporary ) art on yourself and your friends ! TEEN SPACE TAKEOVER Saturday , January 24th at 1:00 PM : Spend your Saturday at the library ! Use our art supplies , technology , and more . TEEN ART CLUB Tuesday , January 27th at 3:30 PM : Join our teen leaders in exploring different art styles and techniques every month . MAKE A SUBLIMATION MUG Wednesday , January 28th at 3:30 PM : Decorate your very own mug using our special sublimation markers ! ADULT PROGRAMS PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday , January 3rd at 10:00 AM : Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! MIDDAY MOVIE : WICKED FOR GOOD Saturday , January 3rd at 1:00 PM : Join us for a showing of Wicked : For Good ( 2025 ) starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo . Popcorn will be provided . Please register . ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays , January 5th and 26th at 11:30 AM : A craft program for patrons of all abilities . Try out a new artistic activity at each session ! No registration required . INTRO TO NATIVE PLANTS & WINTER SOWING WORKSHOP Monday , January 5th at 6:00 PM : Learn about the important roles that native plants play in local ecosystems and neighborhoods and how to choose the best plants for maximum benefit . Please register . JOB AND CAREER HELP APPOINTMENTS Tuesdays , January 6th and 13th at 1:00 PM : Get one - on - one assistance with writing a resume , finding a job , learning Word or PowerPoint , and much more ! Please register . Follow - up appointments may be necessary . SCRABBLE Tuesdays at 5:00 PM ( except Jan 20th ) : Meet other Scrabble lovers and play a few games with us . PENN HILLS PEACE COALITION Tuesday , January 6th at 6:00 PM : Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition in discussing methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills . CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday , January 7th 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 , January 7th and 21st at 6:00 PM : Join us for an exciting game night ! Bring your own game or play one of ours . Please register . CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB : CARMEN JONES Thursday , January 8th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a showing of Carmen Jones ( 1954 ) . Popcorn will be provided . Please register . BETTER READ THAN DEAD BOOK CLUB Thursday , January 8th at 6:00 PM : Read and discuss books from the mystery , thriller , and horror genres with us ! This month , we will be reading Nestlings by Nat Cassidy . A limited number of copies will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate . YOGA Every Friday at 2:00 PM ( except Jan 2nd ) : 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 . KNIT AND CROCHET MEETUP Mondays , January 12th and 26th at 5:00 PM : Bring your fiber arts project or questions to this casual gathering of fellow artists . PERLER BEAD PICTURE FRAMES Monday , January 12th at 6:00 PM : We'll be making small magnet Perler bead picture frames : perfect for gifts , décor , or displaying your favorite memories . Please register . PENN HILLS PAINTERS ' MEETUP Tuesdays , January 13th and 27th at 10:00 AM : Work on paintings in the company of others . Collaborate , discuss , and share your work at this painters ' meet up . MYSTERY BOOK CLUB Wednesday , January 14th at 1:00 PM : A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel . A limited number of copies will be available at the library to check out . VIRTUAL GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Wednesday , January 14th at 6:30 PM : Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel . This month , we will be reading Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath . A limited number of copies will be available at the library to check out . Please visit our website to access the link for the meeting . ART LAB : NEUROGRAPHIC PAINTING WITH ELIZABETH RIDENOUR Thursday , January 15th 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 " Neurographic Watercolor Painting " with Elizabeth Ridenour . Please register . URBAN LINE DANCING Saturday , January 17th at 1:00 PM : Join us and experience the art of Urban Line Dancing . Open to all ability levels . Please register . TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday , January 21st at 1:00 PM : Read buzz - worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike ! This month , we will be reading North Woods by Daniel Mason . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check - out if you would like to participate . HOW TO DRAW A COW Thursday , January 22nd at 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM : Learn to draw a cow in this step - by - step drawing course . Please register . PENN HILLS HISTORICAL INTEREST GROUP Monday , January 26th 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 , January 26th at 6:15 PM : Soul ( urban ) line dancing is a fun way to be active to your favorite songs . Come learn a variety of line dances to popular R & B and hip - hop songs . Please register . BUILDING COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB Tuesday , January 27th at 6:00 PM : Join us for a nonfiction book club where we focus on titles that explore social justice , environmental justice , mutual aid , and more . This month , we will be reading Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong . A limited number of copies will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate . DOCUMENTARY FILM CLUB Wednesday , January 28th at 6:00 PM : We will be watching a series of short documentaries on disability including : My Disability Roadmap ( 2022 ) ; Pressing Buttons ( 2024 ) ; The Device That Turned Me into a Cyborg Was Born the Same Year I Was ( 2023 ) ; and more ! Please register . BRIDGERTON WATCH PARTY ! Thursday , January 29th at 6:00 PM : Join us as we drink tea , eat some snacks , and watch the first episode of Season 4 of Bridgerton together ! Please register . LINE BY LINE BOOK CLUB Saturday , January 31st at 12:30 PM : Join us for a poetry book club . This month , we will be reading Like a Hammer : Poets on Mass Incarceration by Diana Marie Delgado . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check - out if you would like to participate . 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG . PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG