Penn Hills Library FEBRUARY Library Programming Schedule ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE! 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 "Fabulous February." BABY RHYME TIME Every Tuesday and Saturday, February 14th 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! STEAM LAB: BLACK INNOVATORS Tuesdays, February 3rd and 17th at 4:30 PM and Saturday, February 28th at 1:30 PM: Children ages 6 to 11, work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects! Our labs this month explore the important work of Black innovators and their impact on society with hands-on experimentation. 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. 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 Saturday, February 7th 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. ART EMPOWERS Tuesdays, February 10th and 24th at 4:30 PM and Saturday, February 21st at 1:30 PM: Create projects that celebrate your identity and interests while we explore different art mediums and styles. Please register. CHILDREN'S SELF-CARE Saturday, February 14th at 1:30 PM: Stop by the library for some relaxing self- care. We will have stations with calming art activities, meditative practices, self-care items, and more! Please register. CLAY CLUB Monday, February 16th at 1:30 PM: Design and craft endless possibilities of projects with different types of clay and clay sculpting tools! Please register. KIDZSTIX CARDIO DRUMMING Monday, February 16th at 4:30 PM: Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz! Please register. BLACK HISTORY MONTH DIY BRACELETS & BUTTONS Monday, February 16th at 4:00 PM: Get creative while celebrating Black History Month! We will have materials for DIY bracelets and buttons at the library. PARACHUTE PLAYI Saturday, February 21st 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. TODDLER DANCE PARTY Saturday, February 28th 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. TEEN PROGRAMS DECORATE THE TEEN SPACE: HEARTS Tuesday, February 3rd at 3:30 PM: Help us decorate the Teen Space for the month! Create paper hearts and hang them around the library. FANDOM MAGNETS Wednesday, February 4th at 3:30 PM: Print, draw, and sculpt images from your favorite series, movies, and more, then turn them into custom magnets. TEEN VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY Saturday, February 7th at 1:00 PM: Celebrate Valentine's Day at the library! Join us for food, games, and more! GSA: BUTTON MAKER Tuesday, February 10th at 5:30 PM: Make custom pins with our button maker! TEEN CUISINE Wednesday, February 11th at 3:30 PM: Learn kitchen basics and make delicious treats! SAFETY PIN BEADS: HEARTS Tuesday, February 17th at 3:30 PM: Use safety pins and mini beads to create custom pins! EXPLORE WITH 3D PENS Wednesday, February 18th at 3:30 PM: Experiment with our 3D pens! MAKE BATH BOMBS Saturday, February 21st at 1:00 PM: Learn how to make simple bath bombs! TEEN ART CLUB Tuesday, February 24th at 3:30 PM: Join our teen leaders in exploring different art styles and techniques every month. FAUX STAINED GLASS Wednesday, February 25th at 3:30 PM: Use glass markers and picture frames to create custom faux stained-glass art. ADULT PROGRAMS HOW TO DRAW A SPARROW Monday, February 2nd at 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM: Learn how to draw a sparrow in this step-by- step drawing course. Please register. SCRABBLE Tuesdays at 5:00 PM: Meet other Scrabble lovers and play a few games with us. PENN HILLS PEACE COALITION Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:00 PM: Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition in discussing methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills. CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday, February 4th 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, February 4th and 18th 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: CLAUDINE Thursday, February 5th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a showing of Claudine (1974). Popcorn will be provided. Please register. BETTER READ THAN DEAD BOOK CLUB Thursday, February 5th at 6:00 PM: Read and discuss books from the mystery, thriller, and horror genres with us! This month, we will be reading We Have Always Live in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. 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: 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. PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday, February 7th at 10:00 AM: Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! BLACK HISTORY MONTH JAZZ MUSIC CELEBRATION Saturday, February 7th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a Black History Month celebration as C. Payne and Jazz Central take us on a musical tour of Jazz greats Please register. ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays, February 9th and 23rd at 11:30 AM: A craft program for patrons of all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity at each session! No registration required. PENN HILLS PAINTERS' MEETUP Tuesdays, February 10th and 24th 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, February 11th at 1:00 PM: A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. A limited number of copies will be available at the library to check out. (VIRTUAL) GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Wednesday, February 11th 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 Nimona by ND Stevenson. 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. TEN SANKOFA LESSONS THAT CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE BLACK FREEDOM STRUGGLE Thursday, February 12th at 6:00 PM: This presentation will highlight political, religious, and social developments in the African and African American experience that continue to influence contemporary race relations. Please register. JOB AND CAREER HELP APPOINTMENTS Tuesdays, February 17th and 24th 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. ZINE WORKSHOP Tuesday, February 17th 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! Please register. TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday, February 18th at 1:00 PM: Read buzz-worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike! This month, we will be reading This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens. 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 ART LAB: PENNANTS Thursday, February 19th 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 making felt pennants. Please register. LOVE BUGS Saturday, February 21st at 1:00 PM: Join us for a fun "love bug" themed craft and a live insect petting zoo. Come on your own or bring a loved one! Please register. BLACK HISTORY MONTH ANCESTRY WORKSHOP Saturday, February 21st at 1:00 PM: Explore your family history as you learn how to create a 5-generation genealogical pedigree chart. Special attention will be given to how to research African American ancestry, but all people are welcome at this free workshop by the organization "Finding Deep Roots." Please register. PENN HILLS HISTORICAL INTEREST GROUP Monday, February 23rd 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, February 23rd 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. DOCUMENTARY FILM CLUB Wednesday, February 25th at 6:00 PM: We will be watching 112 Weddings (2014) following filmmaker Doug Block as he finds out what happened to some of the 112 couples whose wedding videos he shot to help support himself over the past two decades. Please register. MOVE NIGHT: SLY LIVES! Thursday, February 26th at 6:00 PM: Join us for a showing of Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) (2025). Popcorn will be provided. Registration is required. (VIRTUAL) LINE BY LINE BOOK CLUB Saturday, February 28th at 12:30 PM: Join us for a poetry book club. This month, we will be reading Brute by Emily Skaja. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check-out if you would like to participate. Penn Hills Library FEBRUARY Library Programming Schedule ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE ! 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 " Fabulous February . " BABY RHYME TIME Every Tuesday and Saturday , February 14th 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 ! STEAM LAB : BLACK INNOVATORS Tuesdays , February 3rd and 17th at 4:30 PM and Saturday , February 28th at 1:30 PM : Children ages 6 to 11 , work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects ! Our labs this month explore the important work of Black innovators and their impact on society with hands - on experimentation . 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 . 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 Saturday , February 7th 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 . ART EMPOWERS Tuesdays , February 10th and 24th at 4:30 PM and Saturday , February 21st at 1:30 PM : Create projects that celebrate your identity and interests while we explore different art mediums and styles . Please register . CHILDREN'S SELF - CARE Saturday , February 14th at 1:30 PM : Stop by the library for some relaxing self- care . We will have stations with calming art activities , meditative practices , self - care items , and more ! Please register . CLAY CLUB Monday , February 16th at 1:30 PM : Design and craft endless possibilities of projects with different types of clay and clay sculpting tools ! Please register . KIDZSTIX CARDIO DRUMMING Monday , February 16th at 4:30 PM : Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz ! Please register . BLACK HISTORY MONTH DIY BRACELETS & BUTTONS Monday , February 16th at 4:00 PM : Get creative while celebrating Black History Month ! We will have materials for DIY bracelets and buttons at the library . PARACHUTE PLAYI Saturday , February 21st 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 . TODDLER DANCE PARTY Saturday , February 28th 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 . TEEN PROGRAMS DECORATE THE TEEN SPACE : HEARTS Tuesday , February 3rd at 3:30 PM : Help us decorate the Teen Space for the month ! Create paper hearts and hang them around the library . FANDOM MAGNETS Wednesday , February 4th at 3:30 PM : Print , draw , and sculpt images from your favorite series , movies , and more , then turn them into custom magnets . TEEN VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY Saturday , February 7th at 1:00 PM : Celebrate Valentine's Day at the library ! Join us for food , games , and more ! GSA : BUTTON MAKER Tuesday , February 10th at 5:30 PM : Make custom pins with our button maker ! TEEN CUISINE Wednesday , February 11th at 3:30 PM : Learn kitchen basics and make delicious treats ! SAFETY PIN BEADS : HEARTS Tuesday , February 17th at 3:30 PM : Use safety pins and mini beads to create custom pins ! EXPLORE WITH 3D PENS Wednesday , February 18th at 3:30 PM : Experiment with our 3D pens ! MAKE BATH BOMBS Saturday , February 21st at 1:00 PM : Learn how to make simple bath bombs ! TEEN ART CLUB Tuesday , February 24th at 3:30 PM : Join our teen leaders in exploring different art styles and techniques every month . FAUX STAINED GLASS Wednesday , February 25th at 3:30 PM : Use glass markers and picture frames to create custom faux stained - glass art . ADULT PROGRAMS HOW TO DRAW A SPARROW Monday , February 2nd at 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM : Learn how to draw a sparrow in this step - by- step drawing course . Please register . SCRABBLE Tuesdays at 5:00 PM : Meet other Scrabble lovers and play a few games with us . PENN HILLS PEACE COALITION Tuesday , February 3rd at 6:00 PM : Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition in discussing methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills . CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday , February 4th 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 , February 4th and 18th 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 : CLAUDINE Thursday , February 5th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a showing of Claudine ( 1974 ) . Popcorn will be provided . Please register . BETTER READ THAN DEAD BOOK CLUB Thursday , February 5th at 6:00 PM : Read and discuss books from the mystery , thriller , and horror genres with us ! This month , we will be reading We Have Always Live in the Castle by Shirley Jackson . 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 : 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 . PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday , February 7th at 10:00 AM : Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! BLACK HISTORY MONTH JAZZ MUSIC CELEBRATION Saturday , February 7th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a Black History Month celebration as C. Payne and Jazz Central take us on a musical tour of Jazz greats Please register . ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays , February 9th and 23rd at 11:30 AM : A craft program for patrons of all abilities . Try out a new artistic activity at each session ! No registration required . PENN HILLS PAINTERS ' MEETUP Tuesdays , February 10th and 24th 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 , February 11th at 1:00 PM : A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon . A limited number of copies will be available at the library to check out . ( VIRTUAL ) GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Wednesday , February 11th 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 Nimona by ND Stevenson . 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 . TEN SANKOFA LESSONS THAT CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE BLACK FREEDOM STRUGGLE Thursday , February 12th at 6:00 PM : This presentation will highlight political , religious , and social developments in the African and African American experience that continue to influence contemporary race relations . Please register . JOB AND CAREER HELP APPOINTMENTS Tuesdays , February 17th and 24th 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 . ZINE WORKSHOP Tuesday , February 17th 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 ! Please register . TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday , February 18th at 1:00 PM : Read buzz - worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike ! This month , we will be reading This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens . 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 ART LAB : PENNANTS Thursday , February 19th 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 making felt pennants . Please register . LOVE BUGS Saturday , February 21st at 1:00 PM : Join us for a fun " love bug " themed craft and a live insect petting zoo . Come on your own or bring a loved one ! Please register . BLACK HISTORY MONTH ANCESTRY WORKSHOP Saturday , February 21st at 1:00 PM : Explore your family history as you learn how to create a 5 - generation genealogical pedigree chart . Special attention will be given to how to research African American ancestry , but all people are welcome at this free workshop by the organization " Finding Deep Roots . " Please register . PENN HILLS HISTORICAL INTEREST GROUP Monday , February 23rd 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 , February 23rd 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 . DOCUMENTARY FILM CLUB Wednesday , February 25th at 6:00 PM : We will be watching 112 Weddings ( 2014 ) following filmmaker Doug Block as he finds out what happened to some of the 112 couples whose wedding videos he shot to help support himself over the past two decades . Please register . MOVE NIGHT : SLY LIVES ! Thursday , February 26th at 6:00 PM : Join us for a showing of Sly Lives ! ( aka the Burden of Black Genius ) ( 2025 ) . Popcorn will be provided . Registration is required . ( VIRTUAL ) LINE BY LINE BOOK CLUB Saturday , February 28th at 12:30 PM : Join us for a poetry book club . This month , we will be reading Brute by Emily Skaja . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check - out if you would like to participate .