Penn Hills Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 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 self-discovery, and develop early literacy skills in this 25-30-minute program. For children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers Future Engineers Thursdays, May 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd at 5:00 PM: Children ages 6 to 11, come brainstorm and have fun building with different materials as we come up with solutions to unique real-world problems. The engineering design process will be our focus as we investigate and create models. Please register online on our website. Toddler Storytime Fridays at 10:30 AM (except Friday, May 31st): 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 Mother's Day Celebration: Bring Your Special Person! Saturday, May 4th at 11:00 PM: Children and special loved ones) in their lives, we will provide music and refreshments while you participate in an outdoor Scavenger Hunt together to win a prize! We will also take photographs and there will be a fun Maker Lab activity for you and your special person! Rain or shine! Please register online on our website. DrumStix Program Saturday, May 4th at 1:00 and 2:00 PM: Children ages 6 to 11, join this upbeat drumming program that combines exercise, dancing, and fun with drums led by certified instructor Coleen Bortz. Please register online on our website. Spanish-English Storytime Monday, May 6th 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 Mother Goose on the Loose Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and Saturday, May 18th 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. Childrens' Self Care Tuesdays, May 7th, 14th and 21st at 5:00 PM: During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, stop by the library for mindfulness tips and strategies, as well as relaxing do-it-yourself activities Music & Movement: Weekend Session Saturday, May 11th 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 Toddler Dance Party Monday, May 13th and Saturday, May 25th 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. Designed for children ages 2 to 3 years old and their caregivers. Maker Lab: Tools of Wire Sculpting Saturday, May 18th 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 Open Play Monday, May 20th at 10:30 AM: The library will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day May Library Programming Schedule Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers, enjoy playtime at the library with fun children's toys and music Magical Monarch Butterflies Saturday, May 25th at 11:30 AM: Children ages 6 to 11 will learn about an amazing pollinator, the monarch butterfly, in this engaging program by Maria Wheeler-Dubas A monarch caterpillar will be supplied to take home, and watch develop (one per family). Please register online on our website Junior Readers' Book Club: 3rd to 5th Thursday, May 30th 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 TEEN PROGRAMS Make Your Own 3D Mug Wednesday, May 1st at 3:30 PM: Use air dry clay to decorate a mug any way you'd like Teen Dungeons & Dragons Group Saturdays, May 4th and 18th at 1:00 PM: All programs are free! Learn About OVR Friday, May 3rd at 1:00 PM: Learn about what the Office of Vocational Rehabilitationis and the services they provide! Yoga Every Friday 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 Puzzle Exchange Saturday, May 4th at 10:30 AM: Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday, May 4th 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 The Low Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for checkout. Weekend Yoga Saturday, May 4th at 1:00 PM: All skill levels are welcome at our weekend yoga session! There will Join us for a monthly D&D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs be a limited number of mats to borrow No experience required Make Your Own Animal Cracker Pillow Wednesday, May 8th at 3:30 PM: Use hot glue and felt to make a pillow shaped like an animal crackert Afternoon Gaming Friday, May 10th at 4:00 PM: Attention gamers! Stop by after school to play a video game of your choice on our Nintendo Switch with your friends Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday, May 14th at 5:30 PM: Join us in creating a safe, inclusive environment for everybody at the library Baking Basics Wednesday, May 15th at 3:30 PM: Leam the basics of baking and make a delicious treat! Learn Punch Needling! Monday, May 20th at 4:00 PM: Leam about punch needing and create your own miniftrug No experience required. Make Your Own Cardboard Aquarium Wednesday, May 22nd at 3:30 PM:" Use cardboard and paint to create your own desktop aquarium! Afternoon Anime Friday, May 24th at 4:00 PM: Stop by after school and watch an anime classic with your friends. Sew Your Own Embroidered Garden Wednesday, May 29th at 3:30 PM: Leam basic embroidery stitches and create a garden of embroidered flowers ADULT PROGRAMS Accessible Crafts Wednesdays, May 1st and 15th and Tuesdays, May 7th, 21st, 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 Classic Movie Night Wednesday, May 1st at 6:00 PM: Join us for a s a showing of Roman Holiday starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn Popcorn will be provided. Registration is required. Melanie Novak Presents Mad Love: Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier Thursday, May 2nd at 6:00 PM: Discover how the turbulent offscreen romance between Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier lasted a lifetime-throughout their marriage. divorce, and Vivien's eventual mental illness. Registration is required Meditation Monday, May 6th at 6:00 PM: Join the monks from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center as they lead us in a meditation session Scrabble Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM: Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us. Art Lab Thursday, May 9th at 1:00 PM OR 6:00 PM: Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. This month, we will try our hand at "taux mushroom terrariums. "There are two different sessions. Please only register for one session TikTok Book Club Thursday, May 9th at 6:00 PM: New day and time! Join us at TikTok Book Club where we will read and discuss popular Tik Tok books and decide if we think they are worth the hype. This month, we will be reading Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Conversation Café Friday, May 10th at 1:00 PM: Join the conversation. Participate in conversations about meaningful topics where anyone is welcome Taiko: Japanese Drums Saturday, May 11th at 1:00 PM: Witness the ancient art of Japanese Drumming in this exciting performance of Taiko by the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania Registration is required. Black Women Lead: Grow with Google, Improve your Resume with Practical Strategies Monday, May 13th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Improve your resume with practical strategies presented by ZETA PHI BETA Sorority, Inc. Painting Meet-Up Tuesday, May 14th and 28th at 10:00 AM: Work on paintings in the company of others. Collaborate, discuss and share your work at this painters' meet up Fiction Addiction Book Club Wednesday, May 15th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a lively book discussion. This month, we will be reading How Much of These Hills is Gold by C Pam Zhang About Expungement Thursday, May 16th at 1:00 PM: An overview of how to get you or a loved one's record expunged. This is not an expungement clinic; rather, it is an informational session to help you navigate how to expunge your record. Crime and Coffee Friday, May 17th at 1:00 PM: Come to the library and watch a crime documentary about the story of HH, Holmes and then discuss afterwards while sipping on some coffee! Reading the accompanying book. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen is optional Knitting and Fiber Arts Group Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 AM: Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, and embroidery hoops to the library. Meet and share your work with fellow fiber artists. Maria Wheeler Dubas Presents: Monach Butterflies Monday, May 20th at 6:00 PM: Celebrate spring with Dr. Maria Wheeler Dubas as she presents on the migration of these beautiful butterflies. Registration is required Penn Hills Historical Interest Group Monday, May 20th at 6:00 PM: If you are interested in the history of Penn Hills or would like to lear more about the area, join us to discuss and learn Cookbook Club Thursday, May 23rd at 6:00 PM: Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month. This month, read a celebrity cookbook of your choice and bring it to discuss! Medicare Workshop Thursday, May 23rd at 6:00 PM: Attend our Medicare Educational Workshop and learn everything you need to know about Medicare. We will discuss Medicare A&B, Supplements, Advantage Plans, and how to determine what plan is best for you Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club Wednesday, May 29th 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 A Master of Dion by P. Djel Clark How to Draw a Rabbit Thursday, May 30th at 1:00 PM OR 6:00 PM: Leam how to draw a rabbit in this step-by-step drawing course. Registration is required. Please only register for one session 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235.412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG Penn Hills Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 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 self - discovery , and develop early literacy skills in this 25-30 - minute program . For children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers Future Engineers Thursdays , May 2nd , 9th , 16th and 23rd at 5:00 PM : Children ages 6 to 11 , come brainstorm and have fun building with different materials as we come up with solutions to unique real - world problems . The engineering design process will be our focus as we investigate and create models . Please register online on our website . Toddler Storytime Fridays at 10:30 AM ( except Friday , May 31st ) : 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 Mother's Day Celebration : Bring Your Special Person ! Saturday , May 4th at 11:00 PM : Children and special loved ones ) in their lives , we will provide music and refreshments while you participate in an outdoor Scavenger Hunt together to win a prize ! We will also take photographs and there will be a fun Maker Lab activity for you and your special person ! Rain or shine ! Please register online on our website . DrumStix Program Saturday , May 4th at 1:00 and 2:00 PM : Children ages 6 to 11 , join this upbeat drumming program that combines exercise , dancing , and fun with drums led by certified instructor Coleen Bortz . Please register online on our website . Spanish - English Storytime Monday , May 6th 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 Mother Goose on the Loose Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and Saturday , May 18th 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 . Childrens ' Self Care Tuesdays , May 7th , 14th and 21st at 5:00 PM : During Mental Health Awareness Month in May , stop by the library for mindfulness tips and strategies , as well as relaxing do - it - yourself activities Music & Movement : Weekend Session Saturday , May 11th 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 Toddler Dance Party Monday , May 13th and Saturday , May 25th 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 . Designed for children ages 2 to 3 years old and their caregivers . Maker Lab : Tools of Wire Sculpting Saturday , May 18th 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 Open Play Monday , May 20th at 10:30 AM : The library will be closed on Monday , May 27th for Memorial Day May Library Programming Schedule Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers , enjoy playtime at the library with fun children's toys and music Magical Monarch Butterflies Saturday , May 25th at 11:30 AM : Children ages 6 to 11 will learn about an amazing pollinator , the monarch butterfly , in this engaging program by Maria Wheeler - Dubas A monarch caterpillar will be supplied to take home , and watch develop ( one per family ) . Please register online on our website Junior Readers ' Book Club : 3rd to 5th Thursday , May 30th 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 TEEN PROGRAMS Make Your Own 3D Mug Wednesday , May 1st at 3:30 PM : Use air dry clay to decorate a mug any way you'd like Teen Dungeons & Dragons Group Saturdays , May 4th and 18th at 1:00 PM : All programs are free ! Learn About OVR Friday , May 3rd at 1:00 PM : Learn about what the Office of Vocational Rehabilitationis and the services they provide ! Yoga Every Friday 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 Puzzle Exchange Saturday , May 4th at 10:30 AM : Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday , May 4th 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 The Low Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for checkout . Weekend Yoga Saturday , May 4th at 1:00 PM : All skill levels are welcome at our weekend yoga session ! There will Join us for a monthly D & D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs be a limited number of mats to borrow No experience required Make Your Own Animal Cracker Pillow Wednesday , May 8th at 3:30 PM : Use hot glue and felt to make a pillow shaped like an animal crackert Afternoon Gaming Friday , May 10th at 4:00 PM : Attention gamers ! Stop by after school to play a video game of your choice on our Nintendo Switch with your friends Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday , May 14th at 5:30 PM : Join us in creating a safe , inclusive environment for everybody at the library Baking Basics Wednesday , May 15th at 3:30 PM : Leam the basics of baking and make a delicious treat ! Learn Punch Needling ! Monday , May 20th at 4:00 PM : Leam about punch needing and create your own miniftrug No experience required . Make Your Own Cardboard Aquarium Wednesday , May 22nd at 3:30 PM : " Use cardboard and paint to create your own desktop aquarium ! Afternoon Anime Friday , May 24th at 4:00 PM : Stop by after school and watch an anime classic with your friends . Sew Your Own Embroidered Garden Wednesday , May 29th at 3:30 PM : Leam basic embroidery stitches and create a garden of embroidered flowers ADULT PROGRAMS Accessible Crafts Wednesdays , May 1st and 15th and Tuesdays , May 7th , 21st , 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 Classic Movie Night Wednesday , May 1st at 6:00 PM : Join us for a s a showing of Roman Holiday starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn Popcorn will be provided . Registration is required . Melanie Novak Presents Mad Love : Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier Thursday , May 2nd at 6:00 PM : Discover how the turbulent offscreen romance between Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier lasted a lifetime - throughout their marriage . divorce , and Vivien's eventual mental illness . Registration is required Meditation Monday , May 6th at 6:00 PM : Join the monks from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center as they lead us in a meditation session Scrabble Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM : Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us . Art Lab Thursday , May 9th at 1:00 PM OR 6:00 PM : Join us every month as we work in different art mediums . This month , we will try our hand at " taux mushroom terrariums . " There are two different sessions . Please only register for one session TikTok Book Club Thursday , May 9th at 6:00 PM : New day and time ! Join us at TikTok Book Club where we will read and discuss popular Tik Tok books and decide if we think they are worth the hype . This month , we will be reading Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Conversation Café Friday , May 10th at 1:00 PM : Join the conversation . Participate in conversations about meaningful topics where anyone is welcome Taiko : Japanese Drums Saturday , May 11th at 1:00 PM : Witness the ancient art of Japanese Drumming in this exciting performance of Taiko by the Japan - America Society of Pennsylvania Registration is required . Black Women Lead : Grow with Google , Improve your Resume with Practical Strategies Monday , May 13th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM : Improve your resume with practical strategies presented by ZETA PHI BETA Sorority , Inc. Painting Meet - Up Tuesday , May 14th and 28th at 10:00 AM : Work on paintings in the company of others . Collaborate , discuss and share your work at this painters ' meet up Fiction Addiction Book Club Wednesday , May 15th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a lively book discussion . This month , we will be reading How Much of These Hills is Gold by C Pam Zhang About Expungement Thursday , May 16th at 1:00 PM : An overview of how to get you or a loved one's record expunged . This is not an expungement clinic ; rather , it is an informational session to help you navigate how to expunge your record . Crime and Coffee Friday , May 17th at 1:00 PM : Come to the library and watch a crime documentary about the story of HH , Holmes and then discuss afterwards while sipping on some coffee ! Reading the accompanying book . The Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen is optional Knitting and Fiber Arts Group Saturday , May 18th at 11:00 AM : Bring your knitting needles , crochet hooks , and embroidery hoops to the library . Meet and share your work with fellow fiber artists . Maria Wheeler Dubas Presents : Monach Butterflies Monday , May 20th at 6:00 PM : Celebrate spring with Dr. Maria Wheeler Dubas as she presents on the migration of these beautiful butterflies . Registration is required Penn Hills Historical Interest Group Monday , May 20th at 6:00 PM : If you are interested in the history of Penn Hills or would like to lear more about the area , join us to discuss and learn Cookbook Club Thursday , May 23rd at 6:00 PM : Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month . This month , read a celebrity cookbook of your choice and bring it to discuss ! Medicare Workshop Thursday , May 23rd at 6:00 PM : Attend our Medicare Educational Workshop and learn everything you need to know about Medicare . We will discuss Medicare A & B , Supplements , Advantage Plans , and how to determine what plan is best for you Sci - Fi and Fantasy Book Club Wednesday , May 29th 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 A Master of Dion by P. Djel Clark How to Draw a Rabbit Thursday , May 30th at 1:00 PM OR 6:00 PM : Leam how to draw a rabbit in this step - by - step drawing course . Registration is required . Please only register for one session 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235.412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG