Penn Hills Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Toddler Storytime Fridays at 10:30 AM (except March 29th); in this 25-30-minute storytime, we 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 Meet Prada the Therapy Dog! Saturday, March 2nd at 2:00 PM and Saturday, March 23rd at 1:00 PM Thursday, March 28th at 1:00 PM: Children of all ages, come to meet Prada the Therapy Dog Pradaan AKC licensed therapy dog and American Staffordshire Terter, who loves snuggles and stories Move Your Body Mondays, March 4th and 18th at 10:30 AM: Join us as we watch workout videos on our big screen and move our bodies! Designed for children ages birth to 5 years and focused on developing fross motor skills Mother Goose on the Loose Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and Saturday, March 2nd at 10:30 AM: Mother Goose is an early literacy program that supports your child's development through stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Designed for children ages birth to 2 years old and their caregivers STEAM Lab Tuesdays, March 5th, 12th, and 19th at 5:00 PM Tuesdays, March 12th and 26th at 1:00 PM: Children ages 6 to 11, work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects. Join us for new topics each session. Please register on our website or by calling the library Music & Movement Every Wednesday Session #1 at 10:30 AM and Session #2 at 11:30 AM Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together! Designed for children ages birth to 5 and focused on developing gross motor skills Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 AM: Explore books, songs, and rhymes that expand the imagination, inspire se discovery, and develop early literacy skills in this 25-30-minute program For children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers Process Art: Women in Art Thursday, March 7th at 1:00 and 5:00 PM Thursday, March 14th at 5:00 PM Celebrate Women's History month with us as we explore the art styles of inspiring women artists and create open-ended art pieces. Please register online or by calling the library. Spanish-English Storytime Saturday, March 9th at 10:30 AM: Join us for a Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish featuring stories and songs that introduce concepts such as counting and colors in both languages Young Readers' Book Club: K - 2nd Saturday, March 9th at 1:00 PM and Monday, March 25th at 3:00 PM: Children in grades Kto 2nd, join us once a month to share our love for reading! Each month, we will host a read-aloud and discussion around the book, then do a fun community art project together around our reading. This month we will be celebrating Women's History Mo Family Storytime Monday, March 11th at 10:30 AM: Families, 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. This month, our theme is Brave Girls! Craft and Crawl Friday, March 15th at 11:30 AM: We provide the paint and paper, and your little one creates the masterpiece Designed for children birth to 5 years old Music & Movement: Weekend Session Saturdays, March 16th and 30th at 10:30 AM: Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together! Designed for children ages birth to 5 and focused on developing gross motor skills March Library Programming Schedule All programs are free! The library will be closed on Friday, March 29th in observance of Good Friday. Crime and Coffee Friday, March 15th at 1:00 PM: Come to the library to watch a crime documentary about the story of Victorian-era serial killer Dr. Cream. Then, discuss the case while sipping on some of You may also read the accompanying book, but it is onl Registration is required. Junior Readers' Book Club: 3rd to 5th Thursday, March 21st at 6:00 PM: Children in grades 3 to 5, join us once a month for a new book club where we share our love for reading Storytime and Egg Hunt! Saturday, March 23rd at 11:00 AM: Hop into an interactive storytime! We will have a 30-minute storytime followed by an Egg Hunt in our Children's Department, fun activities, and a treat bag for your imle ones Bring your baskets! Please register online or by calling the library Designed for ages birth to 5 years old Spring STEAM Lab and Egg Hunt Saturday, March 23rd at 11:00 AM: Hop into STEAM Lab Young scientists will complete a 45-minute STEAM activity followed by an Egg Hunt on our patio with pretokome Please register online or by calling the library Designed for ages 6 to 11 years old Open Play Monday, March 25th at 10:30 AM: Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers, enjoy playtime with fun children's music and toys in our Community Room Maker Lab: Bird Feeders Wednesday, March 27th at 3:00 PM: Calling all Junior Makers ages 6 to 111 Leam how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new! This month, we will be making bed feeders! Please register online or by calling the library Explore Process Art Thursday, March 28th at 3:00 PM: Children of all ages, explore, experiment, and create freely Focus on the fun of the art process rather than the final product TEEN PROGRAMS Anime Night Fridays, March 1st and 15th at 4:00 PM: Stop by after school and watch an anime classic with your friends! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Group Saturdays, March 2nd and 16th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a monthly D&D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs No experience required. Teen Book Talk Tuesday, March 19th at 5:30 PM: Whether you're into TikTok romances or graphic novels, come talk about what you've been reading lately Then make a craft that lets you celebrate your favorite characters or book boyfriends Spring Lanterns Wednesday, March 20th at 3:30 PM: Celebrate spring with a paper lantern craft! Design your own lantern, then create flowers out of paper and pipe cleaners to decorate t Teen Egg Hunt Saturday, March 23rd at 1:00 PM: Join us for an outdoor egg hunt Cherry Blossom Crafts Wednesday, March 27th at 3:30 PM: Baking Basics with Bakesmith Baking Monday, March 25th at 3:30 PM: Learn how to bake a delicious treat with Bakesmith Baking Celebrate spring with cherry blossom crafts! Make a cherry blossom snowglobe or stamped art piece ADULT PROGRAMS Yoga Every Friday at 2:00 PM (except Friday, March 29th): Refresh and reset your mind and body. Bring your own yoga mat and towel There will be a limited number of mats to borrow Puzzle Exchange Saturday, March 2nd at 11:00 AM: Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! Weekend Yoga Saturday, March 2nd at 1:00 PM: Al skill levels are welcome at our weekend yoga session! There will be a limited number of mats to borrow Teen Maker Lab: Heat Press Designs Monday, March 4th at 4:00 PM: Learn how to use a heat press to make custom bags and more! Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday, March 5th at 5:30 PM: Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel This month, we will be reading Nubia One by Join us in creating a safe indusive environment for everybody at the library LLMcAlimited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Make Your Own Friendship Bracelets Wednesday, March 6th at 3:30 PM: Mystery Author Talk: Liz Milliron Monday, March 11th at 6:00 PM: Come and listen to local Pennsyhania author Liz Moshare about the process of writing mystery novels. Registration is required Hang out at the library and make friendship bracelets Make a Sublimation Mug Wednesday, March 13th at 3:30 PM: Leam about sublimation and design your own custom mus Board Game Club Monday, March 18th at 4:00 PM: Have fun with fellow board game lovers or pick up a new game! This month, drop in to play Bang The Dice Game, a game that lets you take on new roles like Mafia or Werewol Scrabble Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM: Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us Accessible Crafts Wednesdays, March 6th and 20th and Thursdays, March 14th and 28th at 1:30 PM: A craft program for patrons of all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity each week with us! No registration required TikTok Book Club Thursday, March 7th at 6:00 PM: New day and time join us at TikTok Book Club where we will read and discuss popular TikTok books and decide if we think they are worth the hype This month, we will be reading Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert mited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Classic Movie Night Thursday, March 7th at 6:00 PM: Join us for a showing of Lady Hamilton staming Vivian Leigh and Laurence Olivier Popcorn will be provided. Registration is required. Conversation Café Friday, March 8th at 1:00 PM: Join the conversation Participate in conversations about meaningfultopics where anyone is welcome Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday, March 9th at 11:00 AM: Painting Meet-Up Tuesdays, March 12th and 26th at 10:00 AM: Work on paintings in the company of others. Collaborate, discuss, and share your work at this painters up Pittsburgh True Crime Tuesday, March 12th at 6:00 PM: Join us as Richard Gazarketurns to share about the underbelly of Pittsburgh history Registration is required Mystery Book Club Wednesday, March 13th at 1:00 PM: A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb About Forensics Wednesday, March 13th and Thursday, March 14th at 6:30 PM: Mandy Linkey from the medical examiner's office will explain what forensic investigators do and the process of an investigation in this two-part series. Part one will feature a discussion of the Morgue and part two will feature a discussion of the lab. Registration is required Mad Love: Vivian Leigh and Laurence Olivier Tuesday, March 19th at 6:00 PM: Melanie Novak will be returning to the library for another exciting old Hollywood lecture This month, discover how the turbulent screen romance between Vivian Leigh and Laurence Olivier lasted- throughout their marriage, divorce, and Vivien's eventualmentales Registration is required Fiction Addiction Book Club Wednesday, March 20th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a hely book discussion. This month, we will be reading The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donohue Icons of Women's History Screenprinting Thursday, March 21st at 1:00 PM OR Saturday, March 23rd at 11:30 AM: Celebrate Women's History Month with us! Make your own stencil featuring an iconic woman from history and then screenprint it on a bag to take home Registration is required Medicare Workshop Thursday, March 21st at 6:00 PM: Attend our Medicare Educational Workshop and learn everything you need to know about Medicare. We will discuss Medicare & Supplements Advantage Plans, and how to determine what plan is best for you Great Decisions Friday, March 22nd at 10:30 AM: Join America's largest discussion program on world affairs and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. If you are interested in joining, please call the library for more information Midday Movie Saturday, March 23rd at 1:30 PM: Join us for a showing of The Boys in the Boat starring Joel Egerton and directed by George Clooney Popcom will be provided. Registration is required Meditation Monday, March 25th at 6:00 PM: Join the monks from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center as they lead us in a meditation session Penn Hills Historical Interest Group Monday, March 25th 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 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club Wednesday, March 27th at 1:00 PM: Join us at our Science Fiction and Fantasy book dub! We will read and discuss books in the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. This month, we will be reading Foundation by simo A Woman's Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh Wednesday, March 27th at 6:00 PM: Journey through women's history from the early 1800s to modern day leaming along the way how women's fortitude and resolve helped to pave the way for future generations. Presented by the Heinz History Center Registration is required Cookbook Club Thursday, March 28th at 6:00 PM: Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month. This month, we will be reading in Bib's Kitchen by Hawa Hasan Solar Observing and the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Saturday, March 30th at 1:00 PM Join us for an introduction to solar features visible on our nearest starthe Sun and safe solar observing techniques using both white-light and H-alpha solar fiters. We will also discuss where to go to observe the upcoming Ap 8 2024, Total Solar Eclipse 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235.412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG.PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG Penn Hills Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Toddler Storytime Fridays at 10:30 AM ( except March 29th ) ; in this 25-30 - minute storytime , we 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 Meet Prada the Therapy Dog ! Saturday , March 2nd at 2:00 PM and Saturday , March 23rd at 1:00 PM Thursday , March 28th at 1:00 PM : Children of all ages , come to meet Prada the Therapy Dog Pradaan AKC licensed therapy dog and American Staffordshire Terter , who loves snuggles and stories Move Your Body Mondays , March 4th and 18th at 10:30 AM : Join us as we watch workout videos on our big screen and move our bodies ! Designed for children ages birth to 5 years and focused on developing fross motor skills Mother Goose on the Loose Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and Saturday , March 2nd at 10:30 AM : Mother Goose is an early literacy program that supports your child's development through stories , songs , rhymes , movement , and more . Designed for children ages birth to 2 years old and their caregivers STEAM Lab Tuesdays , March 5th , 12th , and 19th at 5:00 PM Tuesdays , March 12th and 26th at 1:00 PM : Children ages 6 to 11 , work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects . Join us for new topics each session . Please register on our website or by calling the library Music & Movement Every Wednesday Session # 1 at 10:30 AM and Session # 2 at 11:30 AM Come to the library to sing , move , dance , and make music together ! Designed for children ages birth to 5 and focused on developing gross motor skills Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 AM : Explore books , songs , and rhymes that expand the imagination , inspire se discovery , and develop early literacy skills in this 25-30 - minute program For children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers Process Art : Women in Art Thursday , March 7th at 1:00 and 5:00 PM Thursday , March 14th at 5:00 PM Celebrate Women's History month with us as we explore the art styles of inspiring women artists and create open - ended art pieces . Please register online or by calling the library . Spanish - English Storytime Saturday , March 9th at 10:30 AM : Join us for a Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish featuring stories and songs that introduce concepts such as counting and colors in both languages Young Readers ' Book Club : K - 2nd Saturday , March 9th at 1:00 PM and Monday , March 25th at 3:00 PM : Children in grades Kto 2nd , join us once a month to share our love for reading ! Each month , we will host a read - aloud and discussion around the book , then do a fun community art project together around our reading . This month we will be celebrating Women's History Mo Family Storytime Monday , March 11th at 10:30 AM : Families , 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 . This month , our theme is Brave Girls ! Craft and Crawl Friday , March 15th at 11:30 AM : We provide the paint and paper , and your little one creates the masterpiece Designed for children birth to 5 years old Music & Movement : Weekend Session Saturdays , March 16th and 30th at 10:30 AM : Come to the library to sing , move , dance , and make music together ! Designed for children ages birth to 5 and focused on developing gross motor skills March Library Programming Schedule All programs are free ! The library will be closed on Friday , March 29th in observance of Good Friday . Crime and Coffee Friday , March 15th at 1:00 PM : Come to the library to watch a crime documentary about the story of Victorian - era serial killer Dr. Cream . Then , discuss the case while sipping on some of You may also read the accompanying book , but it is onl Registration is required . Junior Readers ' Book Club : 3rd to 5th Thursday , March 21st at 6:00 PM : Children in grades 3 to 5 , join us once a month for a new book club where we share our love for reading Storytime and Egg Hunt ! Saturday , March 23rd at 11:00 AM : Hop into an interactive storytime ! We will have a 30 - minute storytime followed by an Egg Hunt in our Children's Department , fun activities , and a treat bag for your imle ones Bring your baskets ! Please register online or by calling the library Designed for ages birth to 5 years old Spring STEAM Lab and Egg Hunt Saturday , March 23rd at 11:00 AM : Hop into STEAM Lab Young scientists will complete a 45 - minute STEAM activity followed by an Egg Hunt on our patio with pretokome Please register online or by calling the library Designed for ages 6 to 11 years old Open Play Monday , March 25th at 10:30 AM : Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers , enjoy playtime with fun children's music and toys in our Community Room Maker Lab : Bird Feeders Wednesday , March 27th at 3:00 PM : Calling all Junior Makers ages 6 to 111 Leam how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new ! This month , we will be making bed feeders ! Please register online or by calling the library Explore Process Art Thursday , March 28th at 3:00 PM : Children of all ages , explore , experiment , and create freely Focus on the fun of the art process rather than the final product TEEN PROGRAMS Anime Night Fridays , March 1st and 15th at 4:00 PM : Stop by after school and watch an anime classic with your friends ! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Group Saturdays , March 2nd and 16th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a monthly D & D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs No experience required . Teen Book Talk Tuesday , March 19th at 5:30 PM : Whether you're into TikTok romances or graphic novels , come talk about what you've been reading lately Then make a craft that lets you celebrate your favorite characters or book boyfriends Spring Lanterns Wednesday , March 20th at 3:30 PM : Celebrate spring with a paper lantern craft ! Design your own lantern , then create flowers out of paper and pipe cleaners to decorate t Teen Egg Hunt Saturday , March 23rd at 1:00 PM : Join us for an outdoor egg hunt Cherry Blossom Crafts Wednesday , March 27th at 3:30 PM : Baking Basics with Bakesmith Baking Monday , March 25th at 3:30 PM : Learn how to bake a delicious treat with Bakesmith Baking Celebrate spring with cherry blossom crafts ! Make a cherry blossom snowglobe or stamped art piece ADULT PROGRAMS Yoga Every Friday at 2:00 PM ( except Friday , March 29th ) : Refresh and reset your mind and body . Bring your own yoga mat and towel There will be a limited number of mats to borrow Puzzle Exchange Saturday , March 2nd at 11:00 AM : Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! Weekend Yoga Saturday , March 2nd at 1:00 PM : Al skill levels are welcome at our weekend yoga session ! There will be a limited number of mats to borrow Teen Maker Lab : Heat Press Designs Monday , March 4th at 4:00 PM : Learn how to use a heat press to make custom bags and more ! Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday , March 5th at 5:30 PM : Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel This month , we will be reading Nubia One by Join us in creating a safe indusive environment for everybody at the library LLMcAlimited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Make Your Own Friendship Bracelets Wednesday , March 6th at 3:30 PM : Mystery Author Talk : Liz Milliron Monday , March 11th at 6:00 PM : Come and listen to local Pennsyhania author Liz Moshare about the process of writing mystery novels . Registration is required Hang out at the library and make friendship bracelets Make a Sublimation Mug Wednesday , March 13th at 3:30 PM : Leam about sublimation and design your own custom mus Board Game Club Monday , March 18th at 4:00 PM : Have fun with fellow board game lovers or pick up a new game ! This month , drop in to play Bang The Dice Game , a game that lets you take on new roles like Mafia or Werewol Scrabble Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM : Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us Accessible Crafts Wednesdays , March 6th and 20th and Thursdays , March 14th and 28th at 1:30 PM : A craft program for patrons of all abilities . Try out a new artistic activity each week with us ! No registration required TikTok Book Club Thursday , March 7th at 6:00 PM : New day and time join us at TikTok Book Club where we will read and discuss popular TikTok books and decide if we think they are worth the hype This month , we will be reading Take a Hint , Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert mited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Classic Movie Night Thursday , March 7th at 6:00 PM : Join us for a showing of Lady Hamilton staming Vivian Leigh and Laurence Olivier Popcorn will be provided . Registration is required . Conversation Café Friday , March 8th at 1:00 PM : Join the conversation Participate in conversations about meaningfultopics where anyone is welcome Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday , March 9th at 11:00 AM : Painting Meet - Up Tuesdays , March 12th and 26th at 10:00 AM : Work on paintings in the company of others . Collaborate , discuss , and share your work at this painters up Pittsburgh True Crime Tuesday , March 12th at 6:00 PM : Join us as Richard Gazarketurns to share about the underbelly of Pittsburgh history Registration is required Mystery Book Club Wednesday , March 13th at 1:00 PM : A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb About Forensics Wednesday , March 13th and Thursday , March 14th at 6:30 PM : Mandy Linkey from the medical examiner's office will explain what forensic investigators do and the process of an investigation in this two - part series . Part one will feature a discussion of the Morgue and part two will feature a discussion of the lab . Registration is required Mad Love : Vivian Leigh and Laurence Olivier Tuesday , March 19th at 6:00 PM : Melanie Novak will be returning to the library for another exciting old Hollywood lecture This month , discover how the turbulent screen romance between Vivian Leigh and Laurence Olivier lasted throughout their marriage , divorce , and Vivien's eventualmentales Registration is required Fiction Addiction Book Club Wednesday , March 20th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a hely book discussion . This month , we will be reading The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donohue Icons of Women's History Screenprinting Thursday , March 21st at 1:00 PM OR Saturday , March 23rd at 11:30 AM : Celebrate Women's History Month with us ! Make your own stencil featuring an iconic woman from history and then screenprint it on a bag to take home Registration is required Medicare Workshop Thursday , March 21st at 6:00 PM : Attend our Medicare Educational Workshop and learn everything you need to know about Medicare . We will discuss Medicare & Supplements Advantage Plans , and how to determine what plan is best for you Great Decisions Friday , March 22nd at 10:30 AM : Join America's largest discussion program on world affairs and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today . If you are interested in joining , please call the library for more information Midday Movie Saturday , March 23rd at 1:30 PM : Join us for a showing of The Boys in the Boat starring Joel Egerton and directed by George Clooney Popcom will be provided . Registration is required Meditation Monday , March 25th at 6:00 PM : Join the monks from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center as they lead us in a meditation session Penn Hills Historical Interest Group Monday , March 25th 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 Sci - Fi and Fantasy Book Club Wednesday , March 27th at 1:00 PM : Join us at our Science Fiction and Fantasy book dub ! We will read and discuss books in the science fiction and fantasy genres each month . This month , we will be reading Foundation by simo A Woman's Place : How Women Shaped Pittsburgh Wednesday , March 27th at 6:00 PM : Journey through women's history from the early 1800s to modern day leaming along the way how women's fortitude and resolve helped to pave the way for future generations . Presented by the Heinz History Center Registration is required Cookbook Club Thursday , March 28th at 6:00 PM : Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month . This month , we will be reading in Bib's Kitchen by Hawa Hasan Solar Observing and the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Saturday , March 30th at 1:00 PM Join us for an introduction to solar features visible on our nearest starthe Sun and safe solar observing techniques using both white - light and H - alpha solar fiters . We will also discuss where to go to observe the upcoming Ap 8 2024 , Total Solar Eclipse 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235.412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG.PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG