CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS "Some children's programs now require registration. Registration is always the If you have any questions about registering for a program, please give us a call at 412-775-4700 Music & Movement Wednesdays October 4th & 18th Session #1 at 10:30 AM and Session #2 at 11:30 AM Penn Hills Library Saturday, October 14th at 10:30 AM: Children ages birth to 5 and caregivers, come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together! Toddler Storytime Fridays October 6th & 20th at 10:30 AM: In this storytime, we will focus on a theme while enjoying age and developmentally appropriate stories, songs, movement activities, and fingerplays. This program is designed for children ages 2 and 3 years old and their caregivers Move Your Body! Saturday, October 7th at 10:30 AM: Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers, join us as we watch workout videos on our big screen and move our bodies Mother Goose on the Loose Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and Saturday, October 21st at 10:30 AM: A storytime for our est patrone! This is an early literacy program that supports your child's development through stories, songs, rhymes, movements, and more! This program is designed for children ages birth to 2 years old and their caregivers Preschool Storytime Thursdays October 12th & 26th at 10:30 AM in this storytime, we focus on theme while enjoying age and developmentally appropriate stories, songs, movement activities, and fingerplays. This program is designed for children ages 3 to 4 years old and their caregivers Open Play Monday, October 16th from 10:30 to 12:30 PM Children ages birth to 5 and caregivers enjoy some play time in our large Community Room with some fun children's music and toys Caregivers will have a chance to socialize with other grown-ups while being able to keep an eye on your little one Not-So-Spooky Storytime Saturday, October 28th at 10:30 AM Children ages birth to and caregivers, join us for an interactive, Halloween- themed storytime. We will share not-so-spooky stories, play with bubbles, and dance Costumes are welcome! Please register online or by calling the library. Little Readers' Book Club: K - 2nd Tuesday, October 17th at 6:00 PM: Children in grades to 2, join us once a month for a new book club where we share our love for reading! Each month, we will read a book starring your favorite characters, then learn how to become more active readers Maker Lab Tuesdays October 3rd and 17th at 5:00 PM: Children ages 6 to 11, learn how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new! Please register online or by calling the library. STEAM Lab Wednesdays October 11th & 25th at 5:00 PM Children ages 6 to 11, work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects Please register online or by calling the library Junior Readers' Book Club: 3rd to 5th Thursday, October 19th at 6:00 PM Children in grade 35, join us once a month for a new book club where we share our love for reading! Each month, we will talk about a different book and learn how to become more active readers Witch's Brew Slime Lab Saturday, October 28th at 1:30 PM Children ages 6 to 11, unleash your creativity and stir up your own Witch's Brew Halloween Slime Costumes are welcome! Please register online or by calling the library Pumpkin Painting Saturday, October 21st from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Celebrate the spooky season and indulge your creativity by painting pumpkins with us Please register online or by calling the library Spooky Movie Night Monday, October 30th at 5:00 PM Enjoy a Halloween-themed movie at the library while eating some popcom and candy! We will be voting on which movie to watch in the Children's Department, so be sure to cast your vote when you come to the library TEEN PROGRAMS Afternoon Gaming Tuesdays & Fridays at 3:30 PM Drop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for casual video game tournaments or to try out a new game. Let us know what games you want to play! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Group Saturday, October 7th & 21st at 1:00 PM Join us for a monthly D&D campaign and try out other tabletop RPG! No experience required October Library Programming Schedule All programs are free! Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday, October 10th at 5:30 PM Join us in creating a safe, inclusive environment for everybody at the library Teen Cuisine Wednesday, October 11th at 3:30 PM Learn kitchen basics and make a delicious bea Make Your Own Spooky Lava Lamp Wednesday, October 18th at 3:30 PM Make an easy glow-in-the-dark lava lamp to get in the spooky sp Pumpkin Decorating Saturday, October 21st from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Decorate a pumpkin and bring it home to get ready for Halloween Please register online or by calling the library Sew Your Own Candy Corn!! Monday, October 23rd at 3:30 PM Sewa small candy complushie to keep you company Decorate a Haunted House Wednesday, October 25th at 3:30 PM Convert a small house into a creepy, rundown haunted house! After Hours Halloween Party! Friday, October 27th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Celebrate Halloween at the library! Costumes are encouraged. Please online or by calling the library ADULT PROGRAMS Ancient Egypt: About Nefertiti Monday, October 2nd at 6:00 PM African Queen Pharoah, icon. Join us as Susan Frazier Delany shares the ite legacy, and mystery of the enigmatic Neferti Registration is required Scrabble Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM (except 10/31) Like Scrabble? Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us Classic Movie Night Wednesday, October 4th at 6:00 PM Join us for a showing of House on Haunted Hill starring Vincent Price in preparation for Mene Novak's presentation on the life and career of Vincent Price the following evening. Popcom will be provided. Registration is required. Puzzle Exchange Saturday, October 7th at 11:00 AM: Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again? Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange Saturday Matinee Vincent Price: The Founding Father of Horror Saturday, October 14th at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 5th at 6:00 PM Melanie Novak will be returning to the library to teach us all about assichomor icon Vincent Price and his eccentric films and life. Registration is required. Yoga Fridays at 2:00 PM: Refresh and reset your mind and body. Bring your own yoga mat and towel. There will be a limited number of mats to borrow Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday, October 7th at 11:00 AM Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel. This month, we will be reading Sheets by Brenna Thummer. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Allegheny Paranormal Investigators Saturday, October 7th at 2:00 PM Join Allegheny Paramastigators as they share their experience studying the paranormal Registration is required Guided Meditation Monday, October 9th at 6:00 PM Join the monks from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center as they lead participants in a meditation session Registrations required Painting Meet-Up Tuesdays October 10th & 24th at 10:00 AM Work on paintings in the company of others. Collaborate, discuss, and share your work at this painters meet up. How to: Make a Sour Dough Starter Wednesday, October 11th at 6:00 PM Conversation Café Friday, October 13th at 1:00 PM Join the conversation. Participate in conversations about meaningful topics where anyone is welcome. Art Lab Thursday, October 12th at 2:00 PM OR Saturday, October 14th at 11:00 AM Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. This month, we will be making "Haunted Snow Globes." Registration is required Cookbook Club Thursday, October 12th at 5:30 PM Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with different cookbook each month. This month, we will be reading 5 ingredients by Jamie Over Protect Your Back: Medical Advice Thursday, October 12th at 6:00 PM Leam from local chiropractor Dr. Marotta about the structure of your spine ergonomics, properting techniques, and stretches and exercises to protect your back Registration is required Join us for a showing of Book Oub starring Jane Fonda and Diane Keaton Popcom will be provided Registration is required Pennsylvania Ghost Stories, Lore, and Legends Monday, October 16th at 6:00 PM Thomas White author of Ghosts of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Witches of Pennsylvania will share tales of these otherworldly beings. Registration is required Fiction Addiction Book Club Wednesday, October 18th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a lively book discussion. This month, we will be reading The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstem Drawing Cats! Wednesdays October 18th & 25th at 6:00 PM For the beginners and the experienced. Leam how to draw a causing pencil and then using charcoal Registration is required. Please register once in order to attend both sessions of the class Bigfoot: The History and Mystery Thursday, October 19th at 6:00 PM is Bigfoot factor fiction? Listen to Bigfoot expert Amy Boe and decide for yourself Registration is required. Mystery Book Club Wednesday, October 11th at 1:00 PM A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading The 712 Deaths of Nature's Tricks and Treats Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton TikTok Book Club Saturday, October 21st at 12:00 PM: Join us at TikTok Book Club where we will read and discuss popular books and decide if we think they are worth the hype they receive. This month, we will be reading Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno Garcia. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Midday Movie Saturday, October 21st at 1:00 PM Join us for a showing of Top Gun: Maverick starring Tom Cruise Popcom will be provided Registration is required. Get a head start on the baking season as Chloe Newman of Pittsburgh's Crustworthy LLC teaches you how to make a sour dough starter that you can take Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club homel Registration is required. Wednesday, October 25th at 1:00 PM: Join us at our Science Fiction and Fantasy book club! We will read and discuss books in the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. This month, we will be reading The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix Monday, October 23rd at 6:00 PM: The wild world is full of tricks and treats that are part of survival. Join Maria Wheeler-Dubas as she teaches us about the tricky adaptations of nature Registration is required Super Smash Bros. Tournament Thursday, October 26th at 6:30 PM ESPORTS fans and games, join us for a free Smash Toumament this month and compete for a chance to win one of two gift cards. Must be 18 or older to participate Registration is required Great Decisions Friday, October 27th at 10:30 AM Join America's largest discussion program on world affairs and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Limited spaces available. Registration is required 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235.412-775-4700. PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG.PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS " Some children's programs now require registration . Registration is always the If you have any questions about registering for a program , please give us a call at 412-775-4700 Music & Movement Wednesdays October 4th & 18th Session # 1 at 10:30 AM and Session # 2 at 11:30 AM Penn Hills Library Saturday , October 14th at 10:30 AM : Children ages birth to 5 and caregivers , come to the library to sing , move , dance , and make music together ! Toddler Storytime Fridays October 6th & 20th at 10:30 AM : In this storytime , we will focus on a theme while enjoying age and developmentally appropriate stories , songs , movement activities , and fingerplays . This program is designed for children ages 2 and 3 years old and their caregivers Move Your Body ! Saturday , October 7th at 10:30 AM : Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers , join us as we watch workout videos on our big screen and move our bodies Mother Goose on the Loose Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and Saturday , October 21st at 10:30 AM : A storytime for our est patrone ! This is an early literacy program that supports your child's development through stories , songs , rhymes , movements , and more ! This program is designed for children ages birth to 2 years old and their caregivers Preschool Storytime Thursdays October 12th & 26th at 10:30 AM in this storytime , we focus on theme while enjoying age and developmentally appropriate stories , songs , movement activities , and fingerplays . This program is designed for children ages 3 to 4 years old and their caregivers Open Play Monday , October 16th from 10:30 to 12:30 PM Children ages birth to 5 and caregivers enjoy some play time in our large Community Room with some fun children's music and toys Caregivers will have a chance to socialize with other grown - ups while being able to keep an eye on your little one Not - So - Spooky Storytime Saturday , October 28th at 10:30 AM Children ages birth to and caregivers , join us for an interactive , Halloween themed storytime . We will share not - so - spooky stories , play with bubbles , and dance Costumes are welcome ! Please register online or by calling the library . Little Readers ' Book Club : K - 2nd Tuesday , October 17th at 6:00 PM : Children in grades to 2 , join us once a month for a new book club where we share our love for reading ! Each month , we will read a book starring your favorite characters , then learn how to become more active readers Maker Lab Tuesdays October 3rd and 17th at 5:00 PM : Children ages 6 to 11 , learn how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new ! Please register online or by calling the library . STEAM Lab Wednesdays October 11th & 25th at 5:00 PM Children ages 6 to 11 , work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects Please register online or by calling the library Junior Readers ' Book Club : 3rd to 5th Thursday , October 19th at 6:00 PM Children in grade 35 , join us once a month for a new book club where we share our love for reading ! Each month , we will talk about a different book and learn how to become more active readers Witch's Brew Slime Lab Saturday , October 28th at 1:30 PM Children ages 6 to 11 , unleash your creativity and stir up your own Witch's Brew Halloween Slime Costumes are welcome ! Please register online or by calling the library Pumpkin Painting Saturday , October 21st from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Celebrate the spooky season and indulge your creativity by painting pumpkins with us Please register online or by calling the library Spooky Movie Night Monday , October 30th at 5:00 PM Enjoy a Halloween - themed movie at the library while eating some popcom and candy ! We will be voting on which movie to watch in the Children's Department , so be sure to cast your vote when you come to the library TEEN PROGRAMS Afternoon Gaming Tuesdays & Fridays at 3:30 PM Drop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for casual video game tournaments or to try out a new game . Let us know what games you want to play ! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Group Saturday , October 7th & 21st at 1:00 PM Join us for a monthly D & D campaign and try out other tabletop RPG ! No experience required October Library Programming Schedule All programs are free ! Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday , October 10th at 5:30 PM Join us in creating a safe , inclusive environment for everybody at the library Teen Cuisine Wednesday , October 11th at 3:30 PM Learn kitchen basics and make a delicious bea Make Your Own Spooky Lava Lamp Wednesday , October 18th at 3:30 PM Make an easy glow - in - the - dark lava lamp to get in the spooky sp Pumpkin Decorating Saturday , October 21st from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Decorate a pumpkin and bring it home to get ready for Halloween Please register online or by calling the library Sew Your Own Candy Corn !! Monday , October 23rd at 3:30 PM Sewa small candy complushie to keep you company Decorate a Haunted House Wednesday , October 25th at 3:30 PM Convert a small house into a creepy , rundown haunted house ! After Hours Halloween Party ! Friday , October 27th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Celebrate Halloween at the library ! Costumes are encouraged . Please online or by calling the library ADULT PROGRAMS Ancient Egypt : About Nefertiti Monday , October 2nd at 6:00 PM African Queen Pharoah , icon . Join us as Susan Frazier Delany shares the ite legacy , and mystery of the enigmatic Neferti Registration is required Scrabble Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM ( except 10/31 ) Like Scrabble ? Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us Classic Movie Night Wednesday , October 4th at 6:00 PM Join us for a showing of House on Haunted Hill starring Vincent Price in preparation for Mene Novak's presentation on the life and career of Vincent Price the following evening . Popcom will be provided . Registration is required . Puzzle Exchange Saturday , October 7th at 11:00 AM : Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again ? Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange Saturday Matinee Vincent Price : The Founding Father of Horror Saturday , October 14th at 2:00 PM Thursday , October 5th at 6:00 PM Melanie Novak will be returning to the library to teach us all about assichomor icon Vincent Price and his eccentric films and life . Registration is required . Yoga Fridays at 2:00 PM : Refresh and reset your mind and body . Bring your own yoga mat and towel . There will be a limited number of mats to borrow Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday , October 7th at 11:00 AM Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel . This month , we will be reading Sheets by Brenna Thummer . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Allegheny Paranormal Investigators Saturday , October 7th at 2:00 PM Join Allegheny Paramastigators as they share their experience studying the paranormal Registration is required Guided Meditation Monday , October 9th at 6:00 PM Join the monks from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center as they lead participants in a meditation session Registrations required Painting Meet - Up Tuesdays October 10th & 24th at 10:00 AM Work on paintings in the company of others . Collaborate , discuss , and share your work at this painters meet up . How to : Make a Sour Dough Starter Wednesday , October 11th at 6:00 PM Conversation Café Friday , October 13th at 1:00 PM Join the conversation . Participate in conversations about meaningful topics where anyone is welcome . Art Lab Thursday , October 12th at 2:00 PM OR Saturday , October 14th at 11:00 AM Join us every month as we work in different art mediums . This month , we will be making " Haunted Snow Globes . " Registration is required Cookbook Club Thursday , October 12th at 5:30 PM Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with different cookbook each month . This month , we will be reading 5 ingredients by Jamie Over Protect Your Back : Medical Advice Thursday , October 12th at 6:00 PM Leam from local chiropractor Dr. Marotta about the structure of your spine ergonomics , properting techniques , and stretches and exercises to protect your back Registration is required Join us for a showing of Book Oub starring Jane Fonda and Diane Keaton Popcom will be provided Registration is required Pennsylvania Ghost Stories , Lore , and Legends Monday , October 16th at 6:00 PM Thomas White author of Ghosts of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Witches of Pennsylvania will share tales of these otherworldly beings . Registration is required Fiction Addiction Book Club Wednesday , October 18th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a lively book discussion . This month , we will be reading The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstem Drawing Cats ! Wednesdays October 18th & 25th at 6:00 PM For the beginners and the experienced . Leam how to draw a causing pencil and then using charcoal Registration is required . Please register once in order to attend both sessions of the class Bigfoot : The History and Mystery Thursday , October 19th at 6:00 PM is Bigfoot factor fiction ? Listen to Bigfoot expert Amy Boe and decide for yourself Registration is required . Mystery Book Club Wednesday , October 11th at 1:00 PM A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading The 712 Deaths of Nature's Tricks and Treats Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton TikTok Book Club Saturday , October 21st at 12:00 PM : Join us at TikTok Book Club where we will read and discuss popular books and decide if we think they are worth the hype they receive . This month , we will be reading Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno Garcia . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Midday Movie Saturday , October 21st at 1:00 PM Join us for a showing of Top Gun : Maverick starring Tom Cruise Popcom will be provided Registration is required . Get a head start on the baking season as Chloe Newman of Pittsburgh's Crustworthy LLC teaches you how to make a sour dough starter that you can take Sci - Fi and Fantasy Book Club homel Registration is required . Wednesday , October 25th at 1:00 PM : Join us at our Science Fiction and Fantasy book club ! We will read and discuss books in the science fiction and fantasy genres each month . This month , we will be reading The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix Monday , October 23rd at 6:00 PM : The wild world is full of tricks and treats that are part of survival . Join Maria Wheeler - Dubas as she teaches us about the tricky adaptations of nature Registration is required Super Smash Bros. Tournament Thursday , October 26th at 6:30 PM ESPORTS fans and games , join us for a free Smash Toumament this month and compete for a chance to win one of two gift cards . Must be 18 or older to participate Registration is required Great Decisions Friday , October 27th at 10:30 AM Join America's largest discussion program on world affairs and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today . Limited spaces available . Registration is required 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235.412-775-4700 . PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG.PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG