ALL-AGES PROGRAMS West African Drum Class Penn Hills Library Mondays, May 4th and 18th at 6:30 PM: Experience the powerful rhythms of West Africa! Participants will learn the fundamentals of traditional djembe drumming, including basic hand techniques, rhythm patterns, and the cultural history behind the music. Please register. Star Party at Friendship Park! (OFFSITE) Saturday, May 9th at 9:00 PM: Join the Amateur Astronomer Association of Pittsburgh, the Penn Hills Library, and Penn Hills Parks & Rec for a Star Gazing Night at Turner Friendship Park. Families are invited to arrive early at 8:20 for a Children's Celestial Storytime! Register online for more information. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 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 Tuesday and Saturday, May 2nd 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 or pre-walkers and crawlers, but all are welcome! Pittsburgh Science Workshop Pop-Up Saturday, May 2nd from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM: 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. Kids' Karaoke Saturday, May 2nd and Friday, May 22nd 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! Toddler Dance Party Monday, May 4th 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. Beverly's Babies PGH Mobile Formula Unit Visit Tuesday, May 5th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM: MAY Library Programming Schedule THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 25TH FOR MEMORIAL DAY. Fandom Art: Sonic the Hedgehog Thursday, May 7th at 4:30 PM: Trivia Tuesday, May 5th at 3:30 PM: This month join other fans as we make art based on Sonic Compete in a trivia competition for prizes. the Hedgehog video games and graphic novels! Please register. My Grownup and Me: Caregiver Celebration Saturday, May 9th at 11:00 AM: Grownups, we want to celebrate you! Come together with your child or children to celebrate with snacks, flowers, and maker activities on our patio! Please register. Let's Move!: Preschool Pals Monday, May 11th 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. KidzStix Cardio Drumming Monday, May 11th at 4:30 PM: Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz! Please register. Process Art Tuesday, May 12th 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. Remake Learning Days: Make Together Lab Thursday, May 14th at 4:30 PM and Saturday, May 16th at 1:30 PM: We invite you to learn a variety of maker technologies from circuitry to 3D art together at the library in our Make Together Labs where creativity and innovation rule! Please register. Parachute Play Saturday, May 16th and Monday, May 18th 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. Lego Challenges Thursday, May 21st at 4:30 PM: Join us for a fun Lego lab and engineer new concepts and builds! Please register. Children's Cinema: The Bad Guys 2 Saturday, May 23rd at 1:30 PM: Beverly's Babies PGH will be at the library with their mobile Join us for a children's movie watch party, snack, formula unit providing baby feeding support, free formula, baby supplies, and more! Science Up Close Tuesdays, May 5th and 19th at 4:30 PM: Discover the world of "micro" while you use handheld microscopes to see the world up close. We will focus on asking questions, making observations, and more! Please register. Music & Movement Every Wednesday at 10:30 and 11:30 AM and Saturday, May 23rd 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. and craft! This month we will feature The Bad Guys 2 (rated PG). TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Art Contest All Month Long All teens in grades 6 to 12 are welcome to join us for our second annual Teen Art Contest! Submissions are open from Friday, May 1st through Saturday, May 16th. Voting will take place the week of May 18th and the winners will be announced the week of May 25th. Please call the library for more information. DIY Stickers Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00 PM: Learn how to make custom stickers with packing tape and parchment paper. Create for Art Contest Wednesday, May 6th at 3:30 PM: Get some extra time to work on your submissions to our art contest. GSA: Hunt a Killer Box Tuesday, May 12th at 5:30 PM: Follow the clues and solve a board game mystery at this month's GSA meeting. Air Dry Clay: Butterfly Art Wednesday, May 13th at 3:30 PM: Use air dry clay to make decorative butterflies. Air Dry Clay: Insect Garden Saturday, May 16th at 1:00 PM: Create your own garden scene with air dry clay. DIY Cloud Lights Tuesday, May 19th at 3:30 PM: Transform paper lanterns into a hanging cloud light. Decoupage Cardboard Signs Wednesday, May 20th at 3:30 PM: Create custom letters and shapes with cardboard, then decorate them with decoupage. Teen Art Club Tuesday, May 26th at 3:30 PM: Join our teen leaders in exploring different art styles and techniques every month. Cardboard Succulents Wednesday, May 27th at 3:30 PM: Paint and color cardboard to form decorative cacti. Teen Space Takeover Saturday, May 30th at 1:00 PM: Spend the day at the library! Use our art supplies and hang out in our space. ADULT PROGRAMS Yoga and Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00 PM: 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, May 2nd at 10:00 AM: Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! Line Dancing Saturday, May 2nd at 3:00 PM: Join us and experience the art of Line Dancing. Open to all ability levels. Please register. Accessible Crafts Mondays, May 4th and 18th at 11:30 AM: A craft program for patrons of all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity at each session! No registration required. Literacy Pittsburgh Open Lab Every Monday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM: Scrabble Tuesdays at 5:00 PM (except May 19th): Jane Austen Book Club (OFFSITE) ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE! Meet other Scrabble lovers and play a few games with us. Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 PM: Penn Hills Peace Coalition Tuesday, May 5th at 6:00 PM: Join us for a special six-session book club where we read and discuss the novels of Jane Austen! Our meetings will Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition in discussing methods be offsite at Acclamation Brewing in Verona. For our May meeting, we will be reading Northanger Abbey. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check- out if you would like to participate. to support violence prevention in Penn Hills. Chair Exercise Wednesday, May 6th at 1:30 PM: Who remembers "Sit and Be Fit?" Come experience Murder Under the Big Top: A Murder Mystery Show FYZICAL'S version of Mary Ann's famous exercise routine! Saturday, May 16th at 3:00 PM: Exercises will have variations for different intensities to allow everyone to participate. Game Night Wednesdays, May 6th and 20th at 6:00 PM: Join us under the Big Top for a Murder Mystery Show about a murder at the Schnitzel Brothers Circus! Please register. Building Community Book Club Join us for an exciting game night! Bring your own game Tuesday, May 19th at 6:00 PM: or play one of ours. Please register. Better Read Than Dead Book Club Thursday, May 7th at 6:00 PM: Read and discuss books from the mystery, thriller, and horror genres with us! This month, we will be reading Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang. A limited number of copies will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate. Medicare Workshop Thursday, May 7th at 6:00 PM: This is a great workshop if you are turning 65 or will be eligible for Medicare in the next six months. Gain an understanding of how Medicare and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans work. Intro to Botanical Watercolors Saturday, May 9th at 1:00 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 Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness by Da'Shaun Harrison. A limited number of copies will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate. Turn of the Page Book Club Wednesday, May 20th at 1:00 PM: Read buzz-worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike! This month, we will be reading A Living Remedy by Nicole Chung. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check-out if you would like to participate. Author Talk: Black Woman in Blue Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 PM: Join author Brenda Tate, one of the first African American Join us and try your hand at botanical watercolor painting female Pittsburgh Police officers, to discuss her inspiring with artist Elisabeth Ridenour! Please register. Penn Hills Painters' Meetup Tuesdays, May 12th and 26th 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, May 13th at 1:00 PM: A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier. A limited number of copies will be available at the library to check out. How to Draw a Succulent Wednesday, May 13th at 6:00 PM and Tuesday, May 26th at 1:00 PM: Learn how to draw a succulent in the step-by-step drawing course. Please register. Graphic Novel Book Club (VIRTUAL) Wednesday, May 13th 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 Daughters of Snow and Cinders by Nuria Tamarit. 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. Classic Movie Club: Tokyo Story Open lab is a drop-in time for individual instruction on any Thursday, May 14th at 1:00 PM: basic computer skill. No registration required. Game Day Monday, May 4th from 3:00 to 8:00 PM: Join us for a chance to play a longer, strategy-based board game! 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235 PENN HILLSLIBRARY.ORG Join us for a showing of Tokyo Story (1953). Popcorn will be provided. Please register. 412-775-4700 PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG new book, Journal of a Black Woman in Blue: Navigating Abuse, Addition, Racism & Sobriety. Please register. Anime & Video Games Club Thursday, May 21st at 5:00 PM: A club for adult anime & video game fans. Come discuss animanga and games with us! We have the Switch on-site and plan to hold Jackbox nights. Black History Appreciation Jazz Celebration Saturday, May 23rd at 1:00 PM: Join us for a celebration of African American Jazz greats as C-Payne and Jazz Central take us on a musical tour. Please register. Line by Line Book Club (VIRTUAL) Saturday, May 23rd at 12:30 PM: Join us for a poetry book club. This month, we will be reading Blessing the Boats by Lucille Clifton. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check- out if you would like to participate. Please visit our website to access the link for the meeting. Documentary Film Club Wednesday, May 27th at 6:00 PM: We will be watching Three Promises (2023). While the Israeli army retaliates against the second intifada in the West Bank in the early 2000s, a mother films her family's daily life, punctuated by time spent sheltering in the basement. Please register. The Hidden Kingdom: Fungi and Their Ecological Power Thursday, May 28th at 6:00 PM: This introductory presentation explores the essential ecological roles of mushrooms and fungi, highlighting how they benefit plants, animals, ecosystems, and even our climate. Please register. ALL - AGES PROGRAMS West African Drum Class Penn Hills Library Mondays , May 4th and 18th at 6:30 PM : Experience the powerful rhythms of West Africa ! Participants will learn the fundamentals of traditional djembe drumming , including basic hand techniques , rhythm patterns , and the cultural history behind the music . Please register . Star Party at Friendship Park ! ( OFFSITE ) Saturday , May 9th at 9:00 PM : Join the Amateur Astronomer Association of Pittsburgh , the Penn Hills Library , and Penn Hills Parks & Rec for a Star Gazing Night at Turner Friendship Park . Families are invited to arrive early at 8:20 for a Children's Celestial Storytime ! Register online for more information . CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 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 Tuesday and Saturday , May 2nd 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 or pre - walkers and crawlers , but all are welcome ! Pittsburgh Science Workshop Pop - Up Saturday , May 2nd from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM : 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 . Kids ' Karaoke Saturday , May 2nd and Friday , May 22nd 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 ! Toddler Dance Party Monday , May 4th 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 . Beverly's Babies PGH Mobile Formula Unit Visit Tuesday , May 5th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM : MAY Library Programming Schedule THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY , MAY 25TH FOR MEMORIAL DAY . Fandom Art : Sonic the Hedgehog Thursday , May 7th at 4:30 PM : Trivia Tuesday , May 5th at 3:30 PM : This month join other fans as we make art based on Sonic Compete in a trivia competition for prizes . the Hedgehog video games and graphic novels ! Please register . My Grownup and Me : Caregiver Celebration Saturday , May 9th at 11:00 AM : Grownups , we want to celebrate you ! Come together with your child or children to celebrate with snacks , flowers , and maker activities on our patio ! Please register . Let's Move !: Preschool Pals Monday , May 11th 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 . KidzStix Cardio Drumming Monday , May 11th at 4:30 PM : Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz ! Please register . Process Art Tuesday , May 12th 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 . Remake Learning Days : Make Together Lab Thursday , May 14th at 4:30 PM and Saturday , May 16th at 1:30 PM : We invite you to learn a variety of maker technologies from circuitry to 3D art together at the library in our Make Together Labs where creativity and innovation rule ! Please register . Parachute Play Saturday , May 16th and Monday , May 18th 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 . Lego Challenges Thursday , May 21st at 4:30 PM : Join us for a fun Lego lab and engineer new concepts and builds ! Please register . Children's Cinema : The Bad Guys 2 Saturday , May 23rd at 1:30 PM : Beverly's Babies PGH will be at the library with their mobile Join us for a children's movie watch party , snack , formula unit providing baby feeding support , free formula , baby supplies , and more ! Science Up Close Tuesdays , May 5th and 19th at 4:30 PM : Discover the world of " micro " while you use handheld microscopes to see the world up close . We will focus on asking questions , making observations , and more ! Please register . Music & Movement Every Wednesday at 10:30 and 11:30 AM and Saturday , May 23rd 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 . and craft ! This month we will feature The Bad Guys 2 ( rated PG ) . TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Art Contest All Month Long All teens in grades 6 to 12 are welcome to join us for our second annual Teen Art Contest ! Submissions are open from Friday , May 1st through Saturday , May 16th . Voting will take place the week of May 18th and the winners will be announced the week of May 25th . Please call the library for more information . DIY Stickers Saturday , May 2nd at 1:00 PM : Learn how to make custom stickers with packing tape and parchment paper . Create for Art Contest Wednesday , May 6th at 3:30 PM : Get some extra time to work on your submissions to our art contest . GSA : Hunt a Killer Box Tuesday , May 12th at 5:30 PM : Follow the clues and solve a board game mystery at this month's GSA meeting . Air Dry Clay : Butterfly Art Wednesday , May 13th at 3:30 PM : Use air dry clay to make decorative butterflies . Air Dry Clay : Insect Garden Saturday , May 16th at 1:00 PM : Create your own garden scene with air dry clay . DIY Cloud Lights Tuesday , May 19th at 3:30 PM : Transform paper lanterns into a hanging cloud light . Decoupage Cardboard Signs Wednesday , May 20th at 3:30 PM : Create custom letters and shapes with cardboard , then decorate them with decoupage . Teen Art Club Tuesday , May 26th at 3:30 PM : Join our teen leaders in exploring different art styles and techniques every month . Cardboard Succulents Wednesday , May 27th at 3:30 PM : Paint and color cardboard to form decorative cacti . Teen Space Takeover Saturday , May 30th at 1:00 PM : Spend the day at the library ! Use our art supplies and hang out in our space . ADULT PROGRAMS Yoga and Saturday , May 2nd at 1:00 PM : 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 , May 2nd at 10:00 AM : Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! Line Dancing Saturday , May 2nd at 3:00 PM : Join us and experience the art of Line Dancing . Open to all ability levels . Please register . Accessible Crafts Mondays , May 4th and 18th at 11:30 AM : A craft program for patrons of all abilities . Try out a new artistic activity at each session ! No registration required . Literacy Pittsburgh Open Lab Every Monday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM : Scrabble Tuesdays at 5:00 PM ( except May 19th ) : Jane Austen Book Club ( OFFSITE ) ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE ! Meet other Scrabble lovers and play a few games with us . Thursday , May 14th at 7:00 PM : Penn Hills Peace Coalition Tuesday , May 5th at 6:00 PM : Join us for a special six - session book club where we read and discuss the novels of Jane Austen ! Our meetings will Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition in discussing methods be offsite at Acclamation Brewing in Verona . For our May meeting , we will be reading Northanger Abbey . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check- out if you would like to participate . to support violence prevention in Penn Hills . Chair Exercise Wednesday , May 6th at 1:30 PM : Who remembers " Sit and Be Fit ? " Come experience Murder Under the Big Top : A Murder Mystery Show FYZICAL'S version of Mary Ann's famous exercise routine ! Saturday , May 16th at 3:00 PM : Exercises will have variations for different intensities to allow everyone to participate . Game Night Wednesdays , May 6th and 20th at 6:00 PM : Join us under the Big Top for a Murder Mystery Show about a murder at the Schnitzel Brothers Circus ! Please register . Building Community Book Club Join us for an exciting game night ! Bring your own game Tuesday , May 19th at 6:00 PM : or play one of ours . Please register . Better Read Than Dead Book Club Thursday , May 7th at 6:00 PM : Read and discuss books from the mystery , thriller , and horror genres with us ! This month , we will be reading Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang . A limited number of copies will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate . Medicare Workshop Thursday , May 7th at 6:00 PM : This is a great workshop if you are turning 65 or will be eligible for Medicare in the next six months . Gain an understanding of how Medicare and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans work . Intro to Botanical Watercolors Saturday , May 9th at 1:00 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 Belly of the Beast : The Politics of Anti - Fatness as Anti - Blackness by Da'Shaun Harrison . A limited number of copies will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate . Turn of the Page Book Club Wednesday , May 20th at 1:00 PM : Read buzz - worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike ! This month , we will be reading A Living Remedy by Nicole Chung . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check - out if you would like to participate . Author Talk : Black Woman in Blue Thursday , May 21st at 6:00 PM : Join author Brenda Tate , one of the first African American Join us and try your hand at botanical watercolor painting female Pittsburgh Police officers , to discuss her inspiring with artist Elisabeth Ridenour ! Please register . Penn Hills Painters ' Meetup Tuesdays , May 12th and 26th 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 , May 13th at 1:00 PM : A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier . A limited number of copies will be available at the library to check out . How to Draw a Succulent Wednesday , May 13th at 6:00 PM and Tuesday , May 26th at 1:00 PM : Learn how to draw a succulent in the step - by - step drawing course . Please register . Graphic Novel Book Club ( VIRTUAL ) Wednesday , May 13th 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 Daughters of Snow and Cinders by Nuria Tamarit . 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 . Classic Movie Club : Tokyo Story Open lab is a drop - in time for individual instruction on any Thursday , May 14th at 1:00 PM : basic computer skill . No registration required . Game Day Monday , May 4th from 3:00 to 8:00 PM : Join us for a chance to play a longer , strategy - based board game ! 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235 PENN HILLSLIBRARY.ORG Join us for a showing of Tokyo Story ( 1953 ) . Popcorn will be provided . Please register . 412-775-4700 PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG new book , Journal of a Black Woman in Blue : Navigating Abuse , Addition , Racism & Sobriety . Please register . Anime & Video Games Club Thursday , May 21st at 5:00 PM : A club for adult anime & video game fans . Come discuss animanga and games with us ! We have the Switch on - site and plan to hold Jackbox nights . Black History Appreciation Jazz Celebration Saturday , May 23rd at 1:00 PM : Join us for a celebration of African American Jazz greats as C - Payne and Jazz Central take us on a musical tour . Please register . Line by Line Book Club ( VIRTUAL ) Saturday , May 23rd at 12:30 PM : Join us for a poetry book club . This month , we will be reading Blessing the Boats by Lucille Clifton . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check- out if you would like to participate . Please visit our website to access the link for the meeting . Documentary Film Club Wednesday , May 27th at 6:00 PM : We will be watching Three Promises ( 2023 ) . While the Israeli army retaliates against the second intifada in the West Bank in the early 2000s , a mother films her family's daily life , punctuated by time spent sheltering in the basement . Please register . The Hidden Kingdom : Fungi and Their Ecological Power Thursday , May 28th at 6:00 PM : This introductory presentation explores the essential ecological roles of mushrooms and fungi , highlighting how they benefit plants , animals , ecosystems , and even our climate . Please register .