CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS For the whole month of November, stop by the Children's Department to complete our "I Spy" challenge and receive a prize for doing so Holiday Gift Take & Make Mondays from 10AM-7 PM Children of all ages can stop in any time today and pick up this cool craft kit that helps you make a gift to give to a loved one this holiday season. Nothing says "Happy Holidays" like a homemade present Open Play Tuesdays from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Children birth-5 and their grownups are invited to come to this open play session. We will put out new and exciting toys, and you can explore them with your little ones and socialize Cooking with Leftovers Tuesdays November 8 and 22 at 6PM Penn Hills Library Children in grades 1-5, join us for this fun cooking program where we learn how to use leftovers to make delicious snacks and meals! Music and Movement Wednesdays from 10:30-11 AM Children Birth-5&their grownups, join us for this exciting new program. We will sing, move, dance, and make music together. Most importantly, we will have fun! STEAM Art Wednesdays from 3-5PM Children in grades PreK-5, join us as we use technology and science concepts to make cool works of art! From button makers and iPads to painting with robots, we will experiment and have fun. Preschool Storytime Thursdays from 1-1:30 PM Preschool Storytime is a 25-30 minute program filled with age and developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, movement activities. and fingerplays that build your child's early literacy skills. Lego Club Thursday November 17 from 5:30-6:30 PM Children in grades K-5, Join us to build with Legos! Then, we will proudly display your creations in our Children's Department until our next meeting Baby Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose Fridays from 10:30-11 AM Mother Goose on the Loose is a 25-30 minute Early Literacy program for children ages birth through 3 years and their grownups. We'll sing, rhyme, and bounce along with musical instruments, puppets and other props Cuddle Up and Read Kit Fridays from 10AM-5PM Children of all ages, stop in today to grab this fun free kit. Each kitindudes activity pages a bookmark hot chocolate mox marshmallows, and a snack so that you can curl up with a good book at home and get cozy Family Storytime Saturdays from 10:30-11 AM Families with children of ALL ages, join us for STORYTIME! We will read stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, shake shakers, and have so much fun together Service Saturday Saturday November 12 at 1 PM Families and children of all ages, join us as we engage in a volunteer project that will benefit our local community! Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided for participants. TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Space Tuesdays and Friday, November 1st, 4th, 8th, 15th, 18th, 29th at 3:00-4:30 PM Come by after school and hang out in our Teen Space! Play video games, use our computers, or create with our art supplies Decorate the Teen Space Wednesday, November 2nd at 5:30-6:30 PM Help us decorate our space for upcoming winter holidays! Paint our windows, design wall decals, and more Anime Club Saturday, November 5th at 1:00-3:00PM Watch your favorite anime series and movies with fellow fans! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, November 5th at 3:00-5:00 PM Join us once a month for Dungeons and Dragons. No previous experience necessary Splatfest Wednesday, November 9th at 5:00-7:00 PM Calling all Squidkids! Battle it out in a library Splatoon 3 tournament Feel free to bring your own consoles and games Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday, November 15th at 5:30-6:30 PM Once a month, meet up in a welcome, inclusiving group to complain about schools, make crafts, and eat snacks Teen Cuisine Wednesday, November 16th at 5:30-6:30 PM Learn how to make a special Thanksgiving-themed dish! Friendsgiving Friday, November 18th at 5:00-7:00 PM Join our potluck dinner to celebrate friendship and reflect on what we're thankful for. We'll provide food, but feel free to bring your own to share! Make Your Own Journal Wednesday, November 30th at 5:30-6:30 PM Learn how to make and customize your own journal November Library Programming Schedule All programs are free! Join us for Fall Fest on Saturday, November 19th from 12pm to 3pm for a free turkey dinner, craft activities, music, and more! Everyone is welcome! ADULT PROGRAMS Scrabble Club Tuesday, November 1st, 8th 15th, 22nd and 29th at 5pm Like Scrabble? Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us. Knit & Fiber Arts Club Wednesday, November 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th at 5:30pm A group that meets up to share, discuss, and work on a variety of needlecrafts including crocheting, embroidery, knitting, and quilting All skill levels welcome. Melanie Novak Presents: Hollywood Uncensored: Rediscovering The Pre-Code Films of 1930-1934 Thursday, November 3rd at 5:30 pm Many think classic films are stuffy relics of a bygone era, and yet, early taking films shocked audiences. After receiving backlash, a code was enacted that strictly dictated Hollywood film content. These "pre-code" films are enjoying a renaissance with modern audiences Come learn the history and charm of the pre-code era Conversation Cafe Friday, November 4th at 1pm Join the conversation. Participate in conversations about meaningfu topics where anyone is welcome to join Puzzle Exchange Saturday, November 5th at 11 am Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again? Bring in an old puzzle and find A n A new one at our puzzle exchange Dungeon and Dragons Saturdays, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th at 2 pm Players of all skill levels are welcomed to our Dungeons and Dragons program. Bring your imagination, your own dice (or borrow one of ours), and get lost in an adventure Games are currently full. Please contact the library regarding availability. Author Talk: I've Been Here All the While: Black Freedom on Native Land Monday, November 7th at 5:30 pm Drawing upon archival and family history, Dr. Alaina E. Roberts illuminates little-known parts of American History, bringing to light the intersection of Native American and African American lives during Reconstruction and through expansion into the west Mystery Book Club Wednesday, November 9th at 1pm A discussion of Mystery Novels Cook Book Club Thursday, November 10th at 5:30pm Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different Cookbook each month. Yoga Classes Thursday, November 17th at 1pm Friday, November 4th and 18th at 2pm Find your creativity while trying your hand at a new art and craft Refresh and Reset your Mind and Body. Bring your own Yoga Mat and form. Limited spaces available. Registration is required. towel. There will be a limited number of mats to borrow 1037 Stotler Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 phlibrary@pennhillslibrary.org Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday, November 12th at 11 am Join other Graphic Novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel Doug Oster presents: The Art and History of Marianne North Monday, November 14th at 5:30 pm Learn about Marianne North's world travels and her paintings of plants, people, and places. She defied Victorian conventions and she left behind an extraordinary legacy How to: Do a Coffee Tasting Tuesday, November 15th at 1pm you have heard of wine tasting but have you heard of coffee tasting Starbucks will be presenting and teaching participants how to do a coffee tasting Limited Spaces available. Registration Required Wednesday Book Club Reboot Wednesday, November 16rd at 1 pm. Read a book every month with us and discuss your thoughts Art Lab Super Smash Bros. Gaming Tournament Toumament on November 17th from 6pm to 9pm Gamers and Esports fans, join us for a free Super Smash Bros. Entry is free and you will have a chance to win one of two gift cards Please bring set ups if you are able. Registration required. Carmen Monday, November 21st at 1pm We will be playing the musical classic "Carmen" Flights of Wonder with Dr. Wheeler Dubas Monday, November 21st at 5:30 pm Dr Wheeler Dubas follows her Nature of PA program by teaching us about the science behind migratory birds and how they spend incredible amounts of energy travelling long distances for their seasonal migrations Painting Meetup Tuesday, November 22nd at 10am Refresh and Reset your Mind and Body. Bring your own Yoga Matand towel. There will be a limited number of mats to borrow Gary Rogers Presents The History of Penn Hills Monday, November 28th at 5:30pm Learn about our community from local historian and author of "The Changing Hills, Gary Rogers 412-775-4700 pennhillslibrary.org CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS For the whole month of November , stop by the Children's Department to complete our " I Spy " challenge and receive a prize for doing so Holiday Gift Take & Make Mondays from 10 AM-7 PM Children of all ages can stop in any time today and pick up this cool craft kit that helps you make a gift to give to a loved one this holiday season . Nothing says " Happy Holidays " like a homemade present Open Play Tuesdays from 10:30 AM - 12 : 30 PM Children birth - 5 and their grownups are invited to come to this open play session . We will put out new and exciting toys , and you can explore them with your little ones and socialize Cooking with Leftovers Tuesdays November 8 and 22 at 6PM Penn Hills Library Children in grades 1-5 , join us for this fun cooking program where we learn how to use leftovers to make delicious snacks and meals ! Music and Movement Wednesdays from 10 : 30-11 AM Children Birth - 5 & their grownups , join us for this exciting new program . We will sing , move , dance , and make music together . Most importantly , we will have fun ! STEAM Art Wednesdays from 3-5PM Children in grades PreK - 5 , join us as we use technology and science concepts to make cool works of art ! From button makers and iPads to painting with robots , we will experiment and have fun . Preschool Storytime Thursdays from 1-1 : 30 PM Preschool Storytime is a 25-30 minute program filled with age and developmentally - appropriate stories , songs , movement activities . and fingerplays that build your child's early literacy skills . Lego Club Thursday November 17 from 5 : 30-6 : 30 PM Children in grades K - 5 , Join us to build with Legos ! Then , we will proudly display your creations in our Children's Department until our next meeting Baby Storytime : Mother Goose on the Loose Fridays from 10 : 30-11 AM Mother Goose on the Loose is a 25-30 minute Early Literacy program for children ages birth through 3 years and their grownups . We'll sing , rhyme , and bounce along with musical instruments , puppets and other props Cuddle Up and Read Kit Fridays from 10 AM-5PM Children of all ages , stop in today to grab this fun free kit . Each kitindudes activity pages a bookmark hot chocolate mox marshmallows , and a snack so that you can curl up with a good book at home and get cozy Family Storytime Saturdays from 10 : 30-11 AM Families with children of ALL ages , join us for STORYTIME ! We will read stories , sing songs , learn rhymes , shake shakers , and have so much fun together Service Saturday Saturday November 12 at 1 PM Families and children of all ages , join us as we engage in a volunteer project that will benefit our local community ! Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided for participants . TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Space Tuesdays and Friday , November 1st , 4th , 8th , 15th , 18th , 29th at 3 : 00-4 : 30 PM Come by after school and hang out in our Teen Space ! Play video games , use our computers , or create with our art supplies Decorate the Teen Space Wednesday , November 2nd at 5 : 30-6 : 30 PM Help us decorate our space for upcoming winter holidays ! Paint our windows , design wall decals , and more Anime Club Saturday , November 5th at 1 : 00-3 : 00PM Watch your favorite anime series and movies with fellow fans ! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday , November 5th at 3 : 00-5 : 00 PM Join us once a month for Dungeons and Dragons . No previous experience necessary Splatfest Wednesday , November 9th at 5 : 00-7 : 00 PM Calling all Squidkids ! Battle it out in a library Splatoon 3 tournament Feel free to bring your own consoles and games Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday , November 15th at 5 : 30-6 : 30 PM Once a month , meet up in a welcome , inclusiving group to complain about schools , make crafts , and eat snacks Teen Cuisine Wednesday , November 16th at 5 : 30-6 : 30 PM Learn how to make a special Thanksgiving - themed dish ! Friendsgiving Friday , November 18th at 5 : 00-7 : 00 PM Join our potluck dinner to celebrate friendship and reflect on what we're thankful for . We'll provide food , but feel free to bring your own to share ! Make Your Own Journal Wednesday , November 30th at 5 : 30-6 : 30 PM Learn how to make and customize your own journal November Library Programming Schedule All programs are free ! Join us for Fall Fest on Saturday , November 19th from 12pm to 3pm for a free turkey dinner , craft activities , music , and more ! Everyone is welcome ! ADULT PROGRAMS Scrabble Club Tuesday , November 1st , 8th 15th , 22nd and 29th at 5pm Like Scrabble ? Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us . Knit & Fiber Arts Club Wednesday , November 2nd , 9th , 16th and 30th at 5:30 pm A group that meets up to share , discuss , and work on a variety of needlecrafts including crocheting , embroidery , knitting , and quilting All skill levels welcome . Melanie Novak Presents : Hollywood Uncensored : Rediscovering The Pre - Code Films of 1930-1934 Thursday , November 3rd at 5:30 pm Many think classic films are stuffy relics of a bygone era , and yet , early taking films shocked audiences . After receiving backlash , a code was enacted that strictly dictated Hollywood film content . These " pre - code " films are enjoying a renaissance with modern audiences Come learn the history and charm of the pre - code era Conversation Cafe Friday , November 4th at 1pm Join the conversation . Participate in conversations about meaningfu topics where anyone is welcome to join Puzzle Exchange Saturday , November 5th at 11 am Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again ? Bring in an old puzzle and find A n A new one at our puzzle exchange Dungeon and Dragons Saturdays , 5th , 12th , 19th and 26th at 2 pm Players of all skill levels are welcomed to our Dungeons and Dragons program . Bring your imagination , your own dice ( or borrow one of ours ) , and get lost in an adventure Games are currently full . Please contact the library regarding availability . Author Talk : I've Been Here All the While : Black Freedom on Native Land Monday , November 7th at 5:30 pm Drawing upon archival and family history , Dr. Alaina E. Roberts illuminates little - known parts of American History , bringing to light the intersection of Native American and African American lives during Reconstruction and through expansion into the west Mystery Book Club Wednesday , November 9th at 1pm A discussion of Mystery Novels Cook Book Club Thursday , November 10th at 5:30 pm Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different Cookbook each month . Yoga Classes Thursday , November 17th at 1pm Friday , November 4th and 18th at 2pm Find your creativity while trying your hand at a new art and craft Refresh and Reset your Mind and Body . Bring your own Yoga Mat and form . Limited spaces available . Registration is required . towel . There will be a limited number of mats to borrow 1037 Stotler Road , Pittsburgh , PA 15235 phlibrary@pennhillslibrary.org Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday , November 12th at 11 am Join other Graphic Novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel Doug Oster presents : The Art and History of Marianne North Monday , November 14th at 5:30 pm Learn about Marianne North's world travels and her paintings of plants , people , and places . She defied Victorian conventions and she left behind an extraordinary legacy How to : Do a Coffee Tasting Tuesday , November 15th at 1pm you have heard of wine tasting but have you heard of coffee tasting Starbucks will be presenting and teaching participants how to do a coffee tasting Limited Spaces available . Registration Required Wednesday Book Club Reboot Wednesday , November 16rd at 1 pm . Read a book every month with us and discuss your thoughts Art Lab Super Smash Bros. Gaming Tournament Toumament on November 17th from 6pm to 9pm Gamers and Esports fans , join us for a free Super Smash Bros. Entry is free and you will have a chance to win one of two gift cards Please bring set ups if you are able . Registration required . Carmen Monday , November 21st at 1pm We will be playing the musical classic " Carmen " Flights of Wonder with Dr. Wheeler Dubas Monday , November 21st at 5:30 pm Dr Wheeler Dubas follows her Nature of PA program by teaching us about the science behind migratory birds and how they spend incredible amounts of energy travelling long distances for their seasonal migrations Painting Meetup Tuesday , November 22nd at 10am Refresh and Reset your Mind and Body . Bring your own Yoga Matand towel . There will be a limited number of mats to borrow Gary Rogers Presents The History of Penn Hills Monday , November 28th at 5:30 pm Learn about our community from local historian and author of " The Changing Hills , Gary Rogers 412-775-4700 pennhillslibrary.org