Penn Hills Library February Library Programming Schedule ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE! CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS MUSIC & MOVEMENT Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 5:30 PM Saturday, February 1st 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. YOUNG READERS Saturday, February 1st at 1:00 PM: Join us for fun read-alouds and an art project inspired by the books! Designed for children in grades K-2. Please register online or by calling the library. TODDLER DANCE PARTY Mondays February 3rd & 17th at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM Saturday, February 15th 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. BABY RHYME TIME Tuesdays at 10:30 AM & Saturday, February 22nd 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 for pre-walkers and crawlers but all are welcome! MAKER LAB Tuesdays, February 4th & 18th and Thursdays, February 13th & 27th at 5:00 PM: Calling all Junior Makers ages 6 to 11! Leam how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new! Please register online or by calling the library. LET'S MOVE!: PRESCHOOL PALS Thursdays at 10:30 AM & Saturday, February 8th 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. STEAM LAB Thursdays, February 6th and 20th and Tuesday, February 11th at 5:00 PM & Saturday, February 15th at 1:00 PM: Children ages 6 to 11, work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects! Our labs this month explore the important work of Black innovators and their impact on society with hands-on experimentation. Please register online or by calling the library. WIGGLES & GIGGLES: TODDLER TIME Fridays at 10:30 AM: We will wiggle and giggle together as we share age- and developmentally- appropriate interactive stories, action songs, movements, and fingerplays. PRADA THE THERAPY DOG Saturdays, February 8th and 22nd at 11:30 AM: All ages, come meet Prada the Therapy Dog! Prada is an AKC-licensed therapy dog & American Staffordshire Terrier, who loves snuggles and stories! ART EMPOWERS! Saturdays, February 8th and 22nd at 1:00 PM: Create projects that celebrate your identity and interests while we explore different art mediums and styles. Please register online or by calling the library. PARACHUTE PLAY Mondays, February 10th and 24th 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. Please register online or by calling the library. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Mondays, February 10th and 24th at 3:30 PM: Mother Goose is an early literacy program that supports your child's development through stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and their caregivers. TAKE AND MAKE: VALENTINES AND SLIME KITS Wednesday, February 12th: Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special kit from the library involving slime and art! Kits can be picked up starting Feb. 12th. Please register - available while supplies last. JUNIOR BOOK LOVERS Tuesday, February 25th at 5:00 PM: Meet up with others to hang out, discuss our favorite books, select new books to read, and do fun book-based crafts together! TEEN PROGRAMS TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GROUP Saturdays, February 1st and 15th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a monthly D&D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs. No experience required. TEEN SPACE DECORATING: HEARTS Tuesday, February 4th at 3:30 PM: Help us decorate the Teen Space with one-of-a-kind seasonal art! MAKE YOUR OWN FANDOM LOCKETS Wednesday, February 5th at 3:30 PM: Represent your deep, unwavering love for your favorite characters and ships with a custom locket. BLACK HISTORY MONTH STEM Every Thursday at 3:30 PM: Join us throughout the month for a STEM project inspired by a trailblazing Black inventor. TEEN VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY Saturday, February 8th at 1:00 PM: Celebrate (or rage about) love at the library! We'll have food, games, and more! GSA: PONY BEADS Tuesday, February 11th at 5:30 PM: Create keychains and more with pony beads at this month's GSA meeting! MAKE YOUR OWN RESIN MAGNETS Wednesday, February 12th at 3:30 PM: Make custom magnets with resin and glitter. CRAFT AND CHAT Friday, February 14th at 4:00 PM: Join a volunteer from Pittsburgh Black Pride as you make a craft and chat about what's going on in your life. LEARN TO USE A CIRCUT Tuesday, February 18th at 5:30 PM: Learn the basics of how to use a Cricut; get project ideas, and more! TEEN CUISINE Wednesday, February 19th at 3:30 PM: Learn basic kitchen skills and create a seasonal treat! TECH TIME Friday, February 21st at 3:30 PM: Join us once a month to play around with our button maker, Cricut machine, and more! D&D FOR BEGINNERS Saturday, February 22nd at 1:00 PM: Learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons in a slow-paced, friendly environment. Perfect for anyone with no D&D experience who wants to give it a try! BATS AND HEXES: MYSTICISM AND MAGICK GROUP Tuesday, February 25th at 3:30 PM: Join our teen facilitators monthly as they explore Wicca, magick, and more. BLINDFOLDED OBSTACLE COURSE Wednesday, February 26th at 3:30 PM: Team up with a partner and race through an obstacle course blindfolded! ADULT PROGRAMS PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday, February 1st at 10:00 AM: Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! YOGA Fridays at 2:00 and Saturday, February 1st at 1:00 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. BALAFON: LEARN WEST AFRICAN DANCING Monday, February 3rd at 6:00 PM: Join us for an immersive dance class led by an instructor from the Balafon West African Dance Ensemble! Wearing loose, comfortable clothing is recommended. Registration is required. JOB AND CAREER & DIGITAL SKILLS APPOINTMENTS Tuesdays, February 4th, 11th and 18th at 1:00 PM: Get one-on-one assistance with writing a resume, finding a job, learning Word or PowerPoint, and much more! Registration is required. Follow-up appointments may be necessary. SCRABBLE Tuesdays at 5:00 PM: Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us. HOW TO SHADE Wednesdays, February 5th and 26th at 1:00 PM: Learn how to shade in this step-by-step drawing course. This is a two-part course where we will build on what we learn. Registration is required. CHESS Wednesdays, February 5th and 19th at 2:30 PM: Play chess with us at the library. Bring your own set or use one of ours. Coffee will be provided. CRAFTERNOONS: GILDED PAINTING Thursdays, February 6th and 20th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a two-session art project. This month we will paint and then add gilding to an artistic piece. Registration is required. BETTER READ THAN DEAD BOOK CLUB Thursday, February 6th at 6:00 PM: In this book club, we will read and discuss books from the mystery, thriller, and horror genres. This month, we will be reading Chlorine by Jade Song. A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate. GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Saturday, February 8th at 11:00 AM (in-person) Wednesday, February 12th at 6:30 PM (virtual): Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel. This month, we will be reading In Utero by Chris Gooch by Eric Powell. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. We now offer a second virtual session. Please visit our website to access the link for the virtual meeting. AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY WORKSHOP Saturday, February 8th at 1:00 PM: Explore your family history as you leam how to create a 5-generation genealogical pedigree chart. Special attention will be given to how to research African American ancestry, but all people are welcome at this free workshop by the organization "Finding Deep Roots." Registration is required. MOVIES OUT LOUD Monday, February 10th at 10:30 AM: Movies for all abilities! Stand up, sit down, sing along; it's all allowed during this movie showing! This month, we will be watching Enchanted (2007). ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays, February 10th and 24th at 1:00 PM: A craft program for patrons of all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity at each session! No registration required. PENN HILLS PAINTERS' MEETUP Tuesdays, February 11th and 25th 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, February 12th at 1:00 PM: A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. ART LAB: GLASS PAINTING Wednesday, February 12th at 3:00 PM OR Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 PM: Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. This month we will try our hand at "glass painting." There are two different sessions, one in the morning and one in the evening. Registration is required. MIDDAY MOVIE Saturday, February 15th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a showing of The Piano Lesson (2024) starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Deadwyler. Popcorn will be provided. Registration is required. HOW TO: PAINT A ROSE Monday, February 17th at 1:00 PM OR Monday, February 24th at 6:00 PM: Learn how to paint a rose in watercolor in this step-by-step course. Registration is required. BECOMING FREDERICK DOUGLASS Monday, February 17th at 6:00 PM: Join us for an educational event about the life and times of Frederick Douglass; abolitionist, writer, and statesman. Registration is required. TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday, February 19th at 1:00 PM: Read buzz-worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike! This month, we will be reading James by Percival Everett. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday, February 19th at 1:30 PM: Who remembers "Sit and Be Fit?" Come experience FYZICAL'S version of Mary Ann's famous exercise routine! Exercises will have variations for different intensities to allow everyone to participate. HEINZ HISTORY CENTER: BEYOND ADVERSITY Thursday, February 20th at 6:00 PM: An educator from the Senator John Heinz History Center will present a lesson from their "Beyond Adversity" theme, which highlights the history and contributions of African Americans to Western Pennsylvania. This talk will focus on two extraordinary 19th century lives - Charles Garlick and Martin Delany. Registration is required. MEDICARE WORKSHOP Thursday, February 20th 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. ADULT LASER TAG Friday, February 21st from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Warm up by running around the library! Adults 18 years and older are invited for an afterhours laser tag tournament. Come on your own or with friends! PENN HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTEREST GROUP Monday, February 24th 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, February 26th at 6:30 PM: We will read and discuss books in the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. This month, we will be reading Mister Magic by Kiersten White. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. COOK THE BOOK! Thursday, February 27th at 6:00 PM: Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month! We will be making a recipe from next month's book together. No need to get a book in advance. Registration is required. GREAT DECISIONS Friday, February 28th at 1:00 PM: America's largest discussion program on world affairs and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Call the library to join. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG . PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG Penn Hills Library February Library Programming Schedule ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE ! CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS MUSIC & MOVEMENT Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM , 11:30 AM , and 5:30 PM Saturday , February 1st 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 . YOUNG READERS Saturday , February 1st at 1:00 PM : Join us for fun read - alouds and an art project inspired by the books ! Designed for children in grades K - 2 . Please register online or by calling the library . TODDLER DANCE PARTY Mondays February 3rd & 17th at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM Saturday , February 15th 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 . BABY RHYME TIME Tuesdays at 10:30 AM & Saturday , February 22nd 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 for pre - walkers and crawlers but all are welcome ! MAKER LAB Tuesdays , February 4th & 18th and Thursdays , February 13th & 27th at 5:00 PM : Calling all Junior Makers ages 6 to 11 ! Leam how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new ! Please register online or by calling the library . LET'S MOVE !: PRESCHOOL PALS Thursdays at 10:30 AM & Saturday , February 8th 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 . STEAM LAB Thursdays , February 6th and 20th and Tuesday , February 11th at 5:00 PM & Saturday , February 15th at 1:00 PM : Children ages 6 to 11 , work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects ! Our labs this month explore the important work of Black innovators and their impact on society with hands - on experimentation . Please register online or by calling the library . WIGGLES & GIGGLES : TODDLER TIME Fridays at 10:30 AM : We will wiggle and giggle together as we share age- and developmentally- appropriate interactive stories , action songs , movements , and fingerplays . PRADA THE THERAPY DOG Saturdays , February 8th and 22nd at 11:30 AM : All ages , come meet Prada the Therapy Dog ! Prada is an AKC - licensed therapy dog & American Staffordshire Terrier , who loves snuggles and stories ! ART EMPOWERS ! Saturdays , February 8th and 22nd at 1:00 PM : Create projects that celebrate your identity and interests while we explore different art mediums and styles . Please register online or by calling the library . PARACHUTE PLAY Mondays , February 10th and 24th 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 . Please register online or by calling the library . MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Mondays , February 10th and 24th at 3:30 PM : Mother Goose is an early literacy program that supports your child's development through stories , songs , rhymes , movement , and more . Designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and their caregivers . TAKE AND MAKE : VALENTINES AND SLIME KITS Wednesday , February 12th : Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special kit from the library involving slime and art ! Kits can be picked up starting Feb. 12th . Please register - available while supplies last . JUNIOR BOOK LOVERS Tuesday , February 25th at 5:00 PM : Meet up with others to hang out , discuss our favorite books , select new books to read , and do fun book - based crafts together ! TEEN PROGRAMS TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GROUP Saturdays , February 1st and 15th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a monthly D & D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs . No experience required . TEEN SPACE DECORATING : HEARTS Tuesday , February 4th at 3:30 PM : Help us decorate the Teen Space with one - of - a - kind seasonal art ! MAKE YOUR OWN FANDOM LOCKETS Wednesday , February 5th at 3:30 PM : Represent your deep , unwavering love for your favorite characters and ships with a custom locket . BLACK HISTORY MONTH STEM Every Thursday at 3:30 PM : Join us throughout the month for a STEM project inspired by a trailblazing Black inventor . TEEN VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY Saturday , February 8th at 1:00 PM : Celebrate ( or rage about ) love at the library ! We'll have food , games , and more ! GSA : PONY BEADS Tuesday , February 11th at 5:30 PM : Create keychains and more with pony beads at this month's GSA meeting ! MAKE YOUR OWN RESIN MAGNETS Wednesday , February 12th at 3:30 PM : Make custom magnets with resin and glitter . CRAFT AND CHAT Friday , February 14th at 4:00 PM : Join a volunteer from Pittsburgh Black Pride as you make a craft and chat about what's going on in your life . LEARN TO USE A CIRCUT Tuesday , February 18th at 5:30 PM : Learn the basics of how to use a Cricut ; get project ideas , and more ! TEEN CUISINE Wednesday , February 19th at 3:30 PM : Learn basic kitchen skills and create a seasonal treat ! TECH TIME Friday , February 21st at 3:30 PM : Join us once a month to play around with our button maker , Cricut machine , and more ! D & D FOR BEGINNERS Saturday , February 22nd at 1:00 PM : Learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons in a slow - paced , friendly environment . Perfect for anyone with no D & D experience who wants to give it a try ! BATS AND HEXES : MYSTICISM AND MAGICK GROUP Tuesday , February 25th at 3:30 PM : Join our teen facilitators monthly as they explore Wicca , magick , and more . BLINDFOLDED OBSTACLE COURSE Wednesday , February 26th at 3:30 PM : Team up with a partner and race through an obstacle course blindfolded ! ADULT PROGRAMS PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday , February 1st at 10:00 AM : Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! YOGA Fridays at 2:00 and Saturday , February 1st at 1:00 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 . BALAFON : LEARN WEST AFRICAN DANCING Monday , February 3rd at 6:00 PM : Join us for an immersive dance class led by an instructor from the Balafon West African Dance Ensemble ! Wearing loose , comfortable clothing is recommended . Registration is required . JOB AND CAREER & DIGITAL SKILLS APPOINTMENTS Tuesdays , February 4th , 11th and 18th at 1:00 PM : Get one - on - one assistance with writing a resume , finding a job , learning Word or PowerPoint , and much more ! Registration is required . Follow - up appointments may be necessary . SCRABBLE Tuesdays at 5:00 PM : Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us . HOW TO SHADE Wednesdays , February 5th and 26th at 1:00 PM : Learn how to shade in this step - by - step drawing course . This is a two - part course where we will build on what we learn . Registration is required . CHESS Wednesdays , February 5th and 19th at 2:30 PM : Play chess with us at the library . Bring your own set or use one of ours . Coffee will be provided . CRAFTERNOONS : GILDED PAINTING Thursdays , February 6th and 20th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a two - session art project . This month we will paint and then add gilding to an artistic piece . Registration is required . BETTER READ THAN DEAD BOOK CLUB Thursday , February 6th at 6:00 PM : In this book club , we will read and discuss books from the mystery , thriller , and horror genres . This month , we will be reading Chlorine by Jade Song . A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate . GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Saturday , February 8th at 11:00 AM ( in - person ) Wednesday , February 12th at 6:30 PM ( virtual ) : Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel . This month , we will be reading In Utero by Chris Gooch by Eric Powell . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . We now offer a second virtual session . Please visit our website to access the link for the virtual meeting . AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY WORKSHOP Saturday , February 8th at 1:00 PM : Explore your family history as you leam how to create a 5 - generation genealogical pedigree chart . Special attention will be given to how to research African American ancestry , but all people are welcome at this free workshop by the organization " Finding Deep Roots . " Registration is required . MOVIES OUT LOUD Monday , February 10th at 10:30 AM : Movies for all abilities ! Stand up , sit down , sing along ; it's all allowed during this movie showing ! This month , we will be watching Enchanted ( 2007 ) . ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays , February 10th and 24th at 1:00 PM : A craft program for patrons of all abilities . Try out a new artistic activity at each session ! No registration required . PENN HILLS PAINTERS ' MEETUP Tuesdays , February 11th and 25th 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 , February 12th at 1:00 PM : A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . ART LAB : GLASS PAINTING Wednesday , February 12th at 3:00 PM OR Thursday , February 13th at 6:00 PM : Join us every month as we work in different art mediums . This month we will try our hand at " glass painting . " There are two different sessions , one in the morning and one in the evening . Registration is required . MIDDAY MOVIE Saturday , February 15th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a showing of The Piano Lesson ( 2024 ) starring Samuel L. Jackson , John David Washington , and Danielle Deadwyler . Popcorn will be provided . Registration is required . HOW TO : PAINT A ROSE Monday , February 17th at 1:00 PM OR Monday , February 24th at 6:00 PM : Learn how to paint a rose in watercolor in this step - by - step course . Registration is required . BECOMING FREDERICK DOUGLASS Monday , February 17th at 6:00 PM : Join us for an educational event about the life and times of Frederick Douglass ; abolitionist , writer , and statesman . Registration is required . TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday , February 19th at 1:00 PM : Read buzz - worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike ! This month , we will be reading James by Percival Everett . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday , February 19th at 1:30 PM : Who remembers " Sit and Be Fit ? " Come experience FYZICAL'S version of Mary Ann's famous exercise routine ! Exercises will have variations for different intensities to allow everyone to participate . HEINZ HISTORY CENTER : BEYOND ADVERSITY Thursday , February 20th at 6:00 PM : An educator from the Senator John Heinz History Center will present a lesson from their " Beyond Adversity " theme , which highlights the history and contributions of African Americans to Western Pennsylvania . This talk will focus on two extraordinary 19th century lives - Charles Garlick and Martin Delany . Registration is required . MEDICARE WORKSHOP Thursday , February 20th 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 . ADULT LASER TAG Friday , February 21st from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM : Warm up by running around the library ! Adults 18 years and older are invited for an afterhours laser tag tournament . Come on your own or with friends ! PENN HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTEREST GROUP Monday , February 24th 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 , February 26th at 6:30 PM : We will read and discuss books in the science fiction and fantasy genres each month . This month , we will be reading Mister Magic by Kiersten White . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . COOK THE BOOK ! Thursday , February 27th at 6:00 PM : Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month ! We will be making a recipe from next month's book together . No need to get a book in advance . Registration is required . GREAT DECISIONS Friday , February 28th at 1:00 PM : America's largest discussion program on world affairs and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today . Call the library to join . HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG . PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG