Penn Hills Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SCAVENGER HUNT All Month Long Pick up a checklist at the Children's Department desk and complete it to win a prize any time during operating hours! LET'S MOVE!: PRESCHOOL PALS Every Thursday at 10:30 AM Saturday, March 1st and Monday, March 3rd 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. READ AND CRAFT: PETE THE CAT Saturday, March 1st at 1:00 PM: Join us for fun read-alouds followed by an art project inspired by the books! Please register online on our website or by calling the library. BABY RHYME TIME Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM Every Monday at 3:30 PM Saturday, March 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! MAGNETIZING ART Tuesdays, March 4th and 18th at 5:00 PM: Join us to make unique artwork using magnets and magnetic materials. Please register online on our website or by calling the library. MUSIC & MOVEMENT Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 5:30 PM Saturday, March 29th 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. SCIENCE UP CLOSE Thursdays, March 6th and 20th at 5:00 PM: Discover the world of "micro" while you use handheld microscopes to see the world up close! We will focus on asking questions, making observations, and more. Please register online on our website or by calling the library. WIGGLES & GIGGLES: TODDLER TIME Every Friday at 10:30 AM and Monday, March 31st at 10:30 AM: We will wiggle and giggle together as we share age- and developmentally- appropriate interactive stories, action songs, movements, and fingerplays. PARACHUTE PLAY Saturday, March 8th and Mondays, March 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 on our website or by calling the library. SLIME SCIENCE Saturday, March 8th and Friday, March 21st at 1:00 PM: Perfect your slime skills in Slime Science lab! Experiment with mixing specific ingredients to make slimes with unique properties and leam why it happens. Please register online on our website or by calling the library. CODING ROBOTS Tuesdays, March 11th and 25th at 5:00 PM: Learn the ins and outs of coding algorithms and debugging code in a fun way with interactive robots and games. Please register online on our website or by calling the library. TINY ART Thursdays, March 13th and 27th at 5:00 PM: Create the smallest of creations! We will use different materials to design tiny pieces of art together to put on display. Please register online on our website or by calling the library. TODDLER DANCE PARTY Saturday, March 15th and Monday, March 17th 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. PRADA THE THERAPY DOG Saturdays, March 15th and 29th 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! PROCESS ART Saturdays, March 15th and 29th at 1:00 PM: Children of all ages - explore, experiment, and create freely! Focus on the fun the art process rather than the final product. Please register online on our website or by calling the library. March Library Programming Schedule CHILDREN'S CINEMA: PAW PATROL THE MOVIE Saturday, March 22nd at 1:00 PM: Join us for a children's movie watch party, snack, and craft! This month we will feature Paw Patrol the Movie (Rated PG). Please register online on our website or by calling the library. DISCUSSION AND CRAFT: DOGMAN Saturday, March 22nd at 3:30 PM: Meet to hang out, discuss our favorite books, select new books to read, and do fun fandom art together! Please register online on our website or by calling the library. KIDZSTIX CARDIO DRUMMING Monday, March 24th at 4:30 PM: Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz! Please register online on our website or by calling the library. TEEN PROGRAMS TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GROUP Saturdays, March 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: ORIGAMI Tuesday, March 4th at 3:30 PM: Help us decorate the Teen Space with one-of-a-kind seasonal art! MAKE YOUR OWN CARDBOARD AQUARIUM Wednesday, March 5th at 3:30 PM: Transform cardboard and paint into a one-of-a-kind aquarium diorama for your desk! BINGO Thursday, March 6th at 3:30 PM: Listen up, think fast, and win some prizes at Bingo! EXPLORE THE MAKER SPACE Fridays, March 7th and 21st at 3:30 PM: Join us and play around in our Maker Space! Use the button maker, learn about the Cricut, and more. AUDIOBOOK CLUB: WOOD DESIGNS Saturday, March 8th at 1:00 PM: Paint and decorate woodcrafts while listening to an audiobook of your choosing! LEARN TO HANDSEW Mondays, March 10th and 24th at 3:30 PM: Join us throughout the month learn the basics of sewing. GSA: DIY MAGNETS Tuesday, March 11th at 5:30 PM: Design and customize magnets in this inclusive, welcoming space! CREATE WITH PONY BEADS Wednesday, March 12th at 3:30 PM: Play around with pony beads and see what you can create! CRAFT AND CHAT Friday, March 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. PAINT NIGHT Tuesday, March 18th at 5:30 PM: Spend a relaxing night painting your best rendition of a partner! CHERRY BLOSSOM BOOK NOOKS Wednesday, March 19th at 3:30 PM: Create one-of-a-kind cherry blossom-themed book nooks. D&D FOR BEGINNERS Saturday, March 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, March 25th at 3:30 PM: Join our teen facilitators monthly as they explore Wicca, magick, and more. SPELL IT! RACING RELAY Wednesday, March 26th at 3:30 PM: Get ready to run! Join us outside for our musical chairs-inspired relay game. ADULT PROGRAMS PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday, March 1st at 10:00 AM: Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE! GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Saturday, March 1st at 11:00 AM (in-person) Wednesday, March 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 Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Octavia Butler. 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. YOGA Fridays at 2:00 and Saturday, March 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. MIDDAY MOVIE: WICKED Saturday, March 1st at 3:00 PM: Join us for a showing of Wicked (2024) starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Popcorn will be provided. Registration is required. PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS Monday, March 3rd at 1:00 PM or Monday, March 17th at 6:00 PM: All experience levels are invited to try their hands at painting with acrylics. Registration is required. SANKOFA: THE BEAUTY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL MEMORY Monday, March 3rd at 6:30 PM: In the 1990's, when the broader African American community learned about the concept in traditional West African philosophy that means "return to the past," this awareness reinvigorated a practice of heritage rediscovery within the African American diaspora. Learn more at this exciting lecture! Registration is required. JOB AND CAREER & DIGITAL SKILLS APPOINTMENTS Tuesdays, March 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. PENN HILLS PEACE COALITION Tuesday, March 4th at 6:00 PM: Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition in discussing methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills. CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday, March 5th 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. CHESS - Wednesdays, March 5th and 19th at 2:30 PM: Play chess with us at the library. Bring your own set or use one of ours. GAME NIGHT - Wednesdays, March 5th and 19th at 6:15 PM: Join us for an exciting game night! Bring your own game or play one of ours. Registration is required. BETTER READ THAN DEAD BOOK CLUB Thursday, March 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 My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate. CRAFTERNOONS: BATIK BAG Fridays, March 7th and 21st at 1:00 PM: Join us for a two-session art project. This month we will be making Batik Bags. SCARF BOMBARDIERS Saturday, March 8th at 1:00 PM: Attendees will learn how to make fleece scarves to be distributed to cold people in the Pittsburgh area. Each attendee may take one for themselves. Registration is required. ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays, March 10th and 17th at 1:00 PM: A craft program for patrons of all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity at each session! No registration required. FEMININE MACABRE: THROUGH THE EYES OF A FEMALE PARANORMAL BUSINESS OWNER Monday, March 10th at 6:30 PM: Feminine Macabre is a book written by women in the paranormal field explaining their expertise and passion for the occult, witchcraft, dark history, folklore, and the paranormal. Patty Henderson will discuss in detail being a paranormal woman and business owner. Registration is required. PENN HILLS PAINTERS' MEETUP Tuesdays, March 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, March 12th at 1:00 PM: A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading Along Came a Spider by James Patterson. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. ART LAB: IMAGE TRANSFER MUGS Thursday, March 13th at 1:00 PM OR Tuesday, March 25th at 6:00 PM: Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. This month we will try our hand at making "Image Transfer Mugs." There are two different sessions, one in the morning and one in the evening. Registration is required. AUGUST WILSON: GREATER PITTSBURGHER AND PLAYWRIGHT Thursday, March 13th at 6:00 PM: A survey of the life and great plays of Pittsburgh native, August Wilson, presented by theater critic, teacher, and friend, Chris Rawson. Registration is required. URBAN LINE DANCING Saturday, March 15th at 1:00 PM: Join us and experience the art of Urban Line Dancing. Open to all ability levels. Registration is required. MOVIES OUT LOUD Monday, March 17th 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 The Secret of Kells (2009). TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday, March 19th at 1:00 PM: Read buzz-worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike! This month, we will be reading Framed by John Grisham. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. PITTSBURGH: WHO KNEW? Thursday, March 20th at 6:30 PM: Interested in roaming around Pittsburgh in search of the unusual, the interesting, or just plain amazing? This presentation is designed for those who want to leam the backstories of interesting places and maybe go find them for themselves. Registration is required. ROCK TALKS: GREAT MUSIC INSPIRED BY GREAT LITERATURE Monday, March 24th at 6:00 PM: Great art is supposed to be encouraging and uplifting; sometimes that encouragement leads to more great art. Come see and hear how extraordinary works of literature have inspired some extraordinary songs. Registration is required. PENN HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTEREST GROUP Monday, March 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, March 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 Something Wicked this Way Comes by Ray Bradbury. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. IRISH WRITING: OGHAM BANNERS Thursday, March 27th at 6:30 PM: Leam about ogham; an ancient alphabet used to write the Irish language and create your own ogham banner to take home! Registration is required. LIVE AT THE LIBRARY: MUSIC CAFE Saturday, March 29th from 11:00 to 2:00 PM: We are bringing free live music to the community with our first Live @ the Library event! Join us for a fun filled day featuring an Instrument Petting Zoo by UniSound, a musical performance by Louie Castle, eco-friendly crafts, and a hot cocoa bar in the cafe. 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG Penn Hills Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SCAVENGER HUNT All Month Long Pick up a checklist at the Children's Department desk and complete it to win a prize any time during operating hours ! LET'S MOVE !: PRESCHOOL PALS Every Thursday at 10:30 AM Saturday , March 1st and Monday , March 3rd 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 . READ AND CRAFT : PETE THE CAT Saturday , March 1st at 1:00 PM : Join us for fun read - alouds followed by an art project inspired by the books ! Please register online on our website or by calling the library . BABY RHYME TIME Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM Every Monday at 3:30 PM Saturday , March 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 ! MAGNETIZING ART Tuesdays , March 4th and 18th at 5:00 PM : Join us to make unique artwork using magnets and magnetic materials . Please register online on our website or by calling the library . MUSIC & MOVEMENT Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM , 11:30 AM , and 5:30 PM Saturday , March 29th 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 . SCIENCE UP CLOSE Thursdays , March 6th and 20th at 5:00 PM : Discover the world of " micro " while you use handheld microscopes to see the world up close ! We will focus on asking questions , making observations , and more . Please register online on our website or by calling the library . WIGGLES & GIGGLES : TODDLER TIME Every Friday at 10:30 AM and Monday , March 31st at 10:30 AM : We will wiggle and giggle together as we share age- and developmentally- appropriate interactive stories , action songs , movements , and fingerplays . PARACHUTE PLAY Saturday , March 8th and Mondays , March 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 on our website or by calling the library . SLIME SCIENCE Saturday , March 8th and Friday , March 21st at 1:00 PM : Perfect your slime skills in Slime Science lab ! Experiment with mixing specific ingredients to make slimes with unique properties and leam why it happens . Please register online on our website or by calling the library . CODING ROBOTS Tuesdays , March 11th and 25th at 5:00 PM : Learn the ins and outs of coding algorithms and debugging code in a fun way with interactive robots and games . Please register online on our website or by calling the library . TINY ART Thursdays , March 13th and 27th at 5:00 PM : Create the smallest of creations ! We will use different materials to design tiny pieces of art together to put on display . Please register online on our website or by calling the library . TODDLER DANCE PARTY Saturday , March 15th and Monday , March 17th 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 . PRADA THE THERAPY DOG Saturdays , March 15th and 29th 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 ! PROCESS ART Saturdays , March 15th and 29th at 1:00 PM : Children of all ages - explore , experiment , and create freely ! Focus on the fun the art process rather than the final product . Please register online on our website or by calling the library . March Library Programming Schedule CHILDREN'S CINEMA : PAW PATROL THE MOVIE Saturday , March 22nd at 1:00 PM : Join us for a children's movie watch party , snack , and craft ! This month we will feature Paw Patrol the Movie ( Rated PG ) . Please register online on our website or by calling the library . DISCUSSION AND CRAFT : DOGMAN Saturday , March 22nd at 3:30 PM : Meet to hang out , discuss our favorite books , select new books to read , and do fun fandom art together ! Please register online on our website or by calling the library . KIDZSTIX CARDIO DRUMMING Monday , March 24th at 4:30 PM : Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz ! Please register online on our website or by calling the library . TEEN PROGRAMS TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GROUP Saturdays , March 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 : ORIGAMI Tuesday , March 4th at 3:30 PM : Help us decorate the Teen Space with one - of - a - kind seasonal art ! MAKE YOUR OWN CARDBOARD AQUARIUM Wednesday , March 5th at 3:30 PM : Transform cardboard and paint into a one - of - a - kind aquarium diorama for your desk ! BINGO Thursday , March 6th at 3:30 PM : Listen up , think fast , and win some prizes at Bingo ! EXPLORE THE MAKER SPACE Fridays , March 7th and 21st at 3:30 PM : Join us and play around in our Maker Space ! Use the button maker , learn about the Cricut , and more . AUDIOBOOK CLUB : WOOD DESIGNS Saturday , March 8th at 1:00 PM : Paint and decorate woodcrafts while listening to an audiobook of your choosing ! LEARN TO HANDSEW Mondays , March 10th and 24th at 3:30 PM : Join us throughout the month learn the basics of sewing . GSA : DIY MAGNETS Tuesday , March 11th at 5:30 PM : Design and customize magnets in this inclusive , welcoming space ! CREATE WITH PONY BEADS Wednesday , March 12th at 3:30 PM : Play around with pony beads and see what you can create ! CRAFT AND CHAT Friday , March 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 . PAINT NIGHT Tuesday , March 18th at 5:30 PM : Spend a relaxing night painting your best rendition of a partner ! CHERRY BLOSSOM BOOK NOOKS Wednesday , March 19th at 3:30 PM : Create one - of - a - kind cherry blossom - themed book nooks . D & D FOR BEGINNERS Saturday , March 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 , March 25th at 3:30 PM : Join our teen facilitators monthly as they explore Wicca , magick , and more . SPELL IT ! RACING RELAY Wednesday , March 26th at 3:30 PM : Get ready to run ! Join us outside for our musical chairs - inspired relay game . ADULT PROGRAMS PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday , March 1st at 10:00 AM : Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! HAPPY ST . PATRICK'S DAY ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE ! GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Saturday , March 1st at 11:00 AM ( in - person ) Wednesday , March 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 Parable of the Sower : A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Octavia Butler . 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 . YOGA Fridays at 2:00 and Saturday , March 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 . MIDDAY MOVIE : WICKED Saturday , March 1st at 3:00 PM : Join us for a showing of Wicked ( 2024 ) starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande . Popcorn will be provided . Registration is required . PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS Monday , March 3rd at 1:00 PM or Monday , March 17th at 6:00 PM : All experience levels are invited to try their hands at painting with acrylics . Registration is required . SANKOFA : THE BEAUTY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL MEMORY Monday , March 3rd at 6:30 PM : In the 1990's , when the broader African American community learned about the concept in traditional West African philosophy that means " return to the past , " this awareness reinvigorated a practice of heritage rediscovery within the African American diaspora . Learn more at this exciting lecture ! Registration is required . JOB AND CAREER & DIGITAL SKILLS APPOINTMENTS Tuesdays , March 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 . PENN HILLS PEACE COALITION Tuesday , March 4th at 6:00 PM : Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition in discussing methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills . CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday , March 5th 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 . CHESS - Wednesdays , March 5th and 19th at 2:30 PM : Play chess with us at the library . Bring your own set or use one of ours . GAME NIGHT - Wednesdays , March 5th and 19th at 6:15 PM : Join us for an exciting game night ! Bring your own game or play one of ours . Registration is required . BETTER READ THAN DEAD BOOK CLUB Thursday , March 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 My Sister , the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite . A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate . CRAFTERNOONS : BATIK BAG Fridays , March 7th and 21st at 1:00 PM : Join us for a two - session art project . This month we will be making Batik Bags . SCARF BOMBARDIERS Saturday , March 8th at 1:00 PM : Attendees will learn how to make fleece scarves to be distributed to cold people in the Pittsburgh area . Each attendee may take one for themselves . Registration is required . ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays , March 10th and 17th at 1:00 PM : A craft program for patrons of all abilities . Try out a new artistic activity at each session ! No registration required . FEMININE MACABRE : THROUGH THE EYES OF A FEMALE PARANORMAL BUSINESS OWNER Monday , March 10th at 6:30 PM : Feminine Macabre is a book written by women in the paranormal field explaining their expertise and passion for the occult , witchcraft , dark history , folklore , and the paranormal . Patty Henderson will discuss in detail being a paranormal woman and business owner . Registration is required . PENN HILLS PAINTERS ' MEETUP Tuesdays , March 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 , March 12th at 1:00 PM : A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading Along Came a Spider by James Patterson . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . ART LAB : IMAGE TRANSFER MUGS Thursday , March 13th at 1:00 PM OR Tuesday , March 25th at 6:00 PM : Join us every month as we work in different art mediums . This month we will try our hand at making " Image Transfer Mugs . " There are two different sessions , one in the morning and one in the evening . Registration is required . AUGUST WILSON : GREATER PITTSBURGHER AND PLAYWRIGHT Thursday , March 13th at 6:00 PM : A survey of the life and great plays of Pittsburgh native , August Wilson , presented by theater critic , teacher , and friend , Chris Rawson . Registration is required . URBAN LINE DANCING Saturday , March 15th at 1:00 PM : Join us and experience the art of Urban Line Dancing . Open to all ability levels . Registration is required . MOVIES OUT LOUD Monday , March 17th 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 The Secret of Kells ( 2009 ) . TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday , March 19th at 1:00 PM : Read buzz - worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike ! This month , we will be reading Framed by John Grisham . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . PITTSBURGH : WHO KNEW ? Thursday , March 20th at 6:30 PM : Interested in roaming around Pittsburgh in search of the unusual , the interesting , or just plain amazing ? This presentation is designed for those who want to leam the backstories of interesting places and maybe go find them for themselves . Registration is required . ROCK TALKS : GREAT MUSIC INSPIRED BY GREAT LITERATURE Monday , March 24th at 6:00 PM : Great art is supposed to be encouraging and uplifting ; sometimes that encouragement leads to more great art . Come see and hear how extraordinary works of literature have inspired some extraordinary songs . Registration is required . PENN HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTEREST GROUP Monday , March 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 , March 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 Something Wicked this Way Comes by Ray Bradbury . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . IRISH WRITING : OGHAM BANNERS Thursday , March 27th at 6:30 PM : Leam about ogham ; an ancient alphabet used to write the Irish language and create your own ogham banner to take home ! Registration is required . LIVE AT THE LIBRARY : MUSIC CAFE Saturday , March 29th from 11:00 to 2:00 PM : We are bringing free live music to the community with our first Live @ the Library event ! Join us for a fun filled day featuring an Instrument Petting Zoo by UniSound , a musical performance by Louie Castle , eco - friendly crafts , and a hot cocoa bar in the cafe . 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG