CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SCAVENGER HUNT All Month Long Penn Hills Library Pick up a checklist at the Children's Department desk and complete it to win a prize any time during operating hours! BABY RHYME TIME Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and every Monday at 3:30 PM: 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, April 1st, 15th and 29th at 5:00 PM: Calling all Junior Makers ages 6 to 11! Learn how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new! Please register online or by calling the library. MUSIC & MOVEMENT Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 5:30 PM Saturday, April 5th 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. LET'S MOVE!: PRESCHOOL PALS Every Thursday at 10:30 AM Saturday, April 26th 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. FUTURE ENGINEERS Thursdays, April 3rd and 10th at 5:00 PM: Brainstorm and build models to solve real-world problems in this hands-on engineering program. Please register online or by calling the library. WIGGLES & GIGGLES: TODDLER TIME Every Friday at 10:30 AM and Monday, April 21st 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, April 5th and 19th 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! READ AND CRAFT: PETE THE CAT Saturday, April 5th 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. TODDLER DANCE PARTY Monday, April 7th and Saturday, April 19th 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. DIY CRAFTING Tuesdays, April 8th and 22nd at 5:00 PM: Let's get crafty together! We will be designing no-sew blankets and felt animals for the month of April! Please register online or by calling the library. MUSIC AND MOVEMENT & EGG HUNT (BIRTH-5) Saturday, April 12th at 11:00 AM: Spring into Music and Movement where we will sing and shake! Followed by an indoor Egg Hunt, Scavenger Hunt, and prizes in the Children's library! Please register online or by calling the library. SPRING TERRARIUMS & EGG HUNT (6 TO 11) Saturday, April 12th at 11:00 AM: Create your own terrarium or mini ecosystem with greenery, creatures, and favorite characters. The activity will be followed by a special outdoor Egg Hunt with prizes and a Scavenger Hunt. Rain or shine! Please register online or by calling the library. SENSORY STORYTIME & EGG HUNT (ALL-AGES) Saturday, April 12th at 11:00 AM: Hop over to our sensory-friendly storytime for our library friends who need a little more space and quiet! Followed by a special indoor Egg Hunt with prizes! Please register online or by calling the library. PARACHUTE PLAY Mondays, April 14th and 28th 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. PROCESS ART Wednesday, April 16th at 1:00 PM: Children of all ages - explore, experiment, and create freely! Focus on the fun of the art process rather than the final product. Please register online on our website or by calling the library. Aprill Library Programming Schedule FOOD SCIENTISTS THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH FOR GOOD FRIDAY. Thursday, April 17th at 1:00 and 5:00 PM: Join us for engaging, visual experiments around the foods we love as we learn about the important research of food scientists. Please register online on our website or by calling the library. SLIME SCIENCE: BINGSU CRUNCHY SLIME Saturday, April 19th at 1:00 PM: Perfect your slime skills in Slime Science lab! Experiment with mixing specific ingredients to make slimes with unique properties and learn why it happens. We will make a different slime in each session! Please register online on our website or by calling the library. KIDZSTIX CARDIO DRUMMING Monday, April 21st 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. DISCUSSION AND CRAFT: DORK DIARIES Thursday, April 24th at 5:00 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. CHILDREN'S CINEMA: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 Saturday, April 26th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a children's movie watch party, snack, and craft! This month, we will feature Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Rated PG). TEEN PROGRAMS TEEN SPACE DECORATING: SPRING FLOWERS Tuesday, April 1st at 3:30 PM: Help us decorate the Teen Space with one-of-a-kind seasonal art! MAKE A MARIOKART Wednesdays, April 2nd and 23rd at 3:30 PM: Come by one of our Make a MarioKart sessions to turn a cardboard box into a custom MarioKart car, then join us on April 30th for an outdoor race! FNAF JEOPARDY Thursday, April 3rd at 3:30 PM: Show off your Five Nights at Freddy's knowledge with our special Jeopardy game! EXPLORE THE MAKERSPACE Fridays, April 4th and 25th at 3:30 PM: Stop by to learn about our Maker Space and use our technology, like our button maker, Cricut, and more! TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GROUP Saturdays, April 5th and 19th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a monthly D&D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs. No experience required. AUDIOBOOK CLUB: PONY BEADS Saturday, April 5th at 1:00 PM: Create animals and more with pony beads while listening to an audiobook of your choice! STEM DAYS Mondays, April 7th and 21st at 3:30 PM: Join us for fun STEM experiments involving Legos and slingshots! MAKE YOUR OWN MAGNETS Tuesday, April 8th at 3:30 PM: Create your own custom magnets! PAINT BOOK EDGES Wednesday, April 9th at 3:30 PM: Practice painting the sides of books with one-of-a-kind art! CRAFT AND CHAT Friday, April 11th 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. TEEN EGG HUNT Saturday, April 12th at 1:00 PM: Join us for an outdoor egg hunt! GSA: CARDBOARD PETS Tuesday, April 15th at 5:30 PM: Design animals and creatures made out of cardboard! TEEN CUISINE Wednesday, April 16th at 3:30 PM: Learn basic kitchen skills and create a seasonal treat! D&D FOR BEGINNERS Saturday, April 26th 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, April 29th at 3:30 PM: Join our teen facilitators monthly as they explore Wicca, magick, and more. 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG OUTDOOR MARIOKART Wednesday, April 30th at 3:30 PM: Take the cardboard boxes you've transformed throughout the month and race your friends! ADULT PROGRAMS JOB AND CAREER & DIGITAL SKILLS APPOINTMENTS Tuesdays, April 1st and 29th 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, April 1st at 6:00 PM: Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition in discussing methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills. CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday, April 2nd at 1:30 PM: ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE! 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. WATERCOLOR BASICS Wednesday, April 2nd at 1:00 PM and Monday, April 28th at 6:00 PM: Learn basic painting techniques in the watercolor medium from artist Elisabeth Ridenour. Registration is required. GAME NIGHT Wednesdays, April 2nd and 16th 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, April 3rd at 6:30 PM: In this book club, we will read and discuss books from the mystery, thriller, and horror genres. This month, we will be reading Knock Knock, Open Wide by Neil Sharpson. A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate. YOGA Fridays at 2:00 and Saturday, April 5th 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. PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday, April 5th at 10:00 AM: Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Saturday, April 5th at 11:00 AM (in-person) Wednesday, April 9th 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 Witchcraft: A Graphic History by Lindsay Squire. 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. EVELYN NESBIT AND THE FIRST TRIAL OF THE CENTURY Monday, April 7th at 6:00 PM: Learn about Nesbit's fascinating journey from celebrated model and actress to the subject of the nation's first "Trial of the Century." Registration is required. PENN HILLS PAINTERS' MEETUP Tuesdays, April 8th and 22nd at 10:00 AM: Work on paintings in the company of others. Collaborate, discuss, and share your work at this painters' meet up. PITTSBURGH MAFIA Tuesday, April 8th at 6:00 PM: Learn from author Richard Gazarik about the exciting history of the Pittsburgh Mafia, their connection to political struggles in Cuba, and gun running from Ohio to New Kensington. Registration is required. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB Wednesday, April 9th at 1:00 PM: A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. CHESS Wednesdays, April 9th and 23rd at 2:30 PM: Play chess with us at the library. Bring your own set or use one of ours. GANGS AND OUTLAWS OF WESTERN PA Wednesday, April 9th at 6:00 PM: Join author and historian Thomas White as he explores western Pennsylvania's criminal history. Registration is required. PITTSBURGH'S VICE QUEENS Thursday, April 10th at 6:00 PM: In this program, we will dig into the history of Pittsburgh's women of vice: roadhouse and brothel proprietors, bootleggers, and numbers runners. Registration is required. IDENTITY THEFT: WHAT TO KNOW Friday, April 11th at 11:00 AM: Join us for a brief background on identity theft. Registration is required. CRAFTERNOONS: SCREEN PRINT Fridays, April 11th and 25th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a two-session art project. This month we will be making a screen print. Registration is required. ADULT EGG HUNT Friday, April 11th at 5:00 PM: Hunt for eggs and win prizes after hours at the library. Registration is required. MOVIES OUT LOUD Monday, April 14th 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 Mulan (2020). ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays, April 14th and 21st at 1:00 PM: A craft program for patrons of all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity at each session! No registration required. WINGS OF SPRING Monday, April 14th at 6:00 PM: Join Naturalist Stahlman and Dr. Sayge Smith as they discuss the life and history of wild birds during spring. This program will also have a guest appearance from a live American crow. Registration is required. MELANIE NOVAK: HISTORY OF THE OSCARS Tuesday, April 15th at 6:00 PM: Join us for an entertaining romp through the history of Hollywood's biggest night, from its most memorable moments of fashion, unruly behavior, and inspiring (as well as head scratching) wins. Registration is required. TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday, April 16th at 1:00 PM: Read buzz-worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike! This month, we will be reading All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. AUTHOR TALK WITH DAMON YOUNG Thursday, April 17th at 6:00 PM: Damon Young is a writer, editor, podcaster, and a Penn Hills High School alumnus! He will be at the library discussing his debut memoir What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker and his upcoming collection That's How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor on sale June 3rd, 2025. Registration is required. MERRYMAKERS JAZZ TRIO Monday, April 21st at 6:00 PM: Musicians from Pittsburgh have dominated the jazz world over many years. Some have left Pittsburgh and moved to larger markets, others have remained in Pittsburgh. This show salutes their accomplishments as well as their music. Registration is required. DOCUMENTARY FILM CLUB Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM: We'll be watching and discussing Paris to Pittsburgh, which celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions to climate change following the USA's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. Registration is required. COOK THE BOOK! Thursday, April 24th at 6:00 PM: Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month! Registration is required. ADULT LASER TAG EGG HUNT Friday, April 25th at 5:00 PM: Come on your own or with friends and hunt for eggs while playing laser tag! (18 years and older.) Registration is required. CRAFT EXCHANGE Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 AM: Bring craft materials to exchange! If you have extra fabric, yarn, paint, paper, etc. in good condition bring to exchange with others! LINE BY LINE BOOK CLUB Saturday, April 26th at 12:30 PM: Join us for our first meeting of a new poetry book club! Our first book will be Homie by Danez Smith. TRIBUTE TO NIKKI GIOVANNI, HER POETIC POWER, FEATURING KIM ROBINSON, HER POETIC FORCE Saturday, April 26th at 2:00 PM: Come enjoy a poetic experience, her life and legacy. With an influential twist to the poetic works of power and force. Registration is required. PENN HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTEREST GROUP Monday, April 28th 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, April 30th at 6:30 PM: We will read and discuss books in the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. Please see our website for this month's book selection. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SCAVENGER HUNT All Month Long Penn Hills Library Pick up a checklist at the Children's Department desk and complete it to win a prize any time during operating hours ! BABY RHYME TIME Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and every Monday at 3:30 PM : 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 , April 1st , 15th and 29th at 5:00 PM : Calling all Junior Makers ages 6 to 11 ! Learn how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new ! Please register online or by calling the library . MUSIC & MOVEMENT Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM , 11:30 AM , and 5:30 PM Saturday , April 5th 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 . LET'S MOVE !: PRESCHOOL PALS Every Thursday at 10:30 AM Saturday , April 26th 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 . FUTURE ENGINEERS Thursdays , April 3rd and 10th at 5:00 PM : Brainstorm and build models to solve real - world problems in this hands - on engineering program . Please register online or by calling the library . WIGGLES & GIGGLES : TODDLER TIME Every Friday at 10:30 AM and Monday , April 21st 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 , April 5th and 19th 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 ! READ AND CRAFT : PETE THE CAT Saturday , April 5th 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 . TODDLER DANCE PARTY Monday , April 7th and Saturday , April 19th 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 . DIY CRAFTING Tuesdays , April 8th and 22nd at 5:00 PM : Let's get crafty together ! We will be designing no - sew blankets and felt animals for the month of April ! Please register online or by calling the library . MUSIC AND MOVEMENT & EGG HUNT ( BIRTH - 5 ) Saturday , April 12th at 11:00 AM : Spring into Music and Movement where we will sing and shake ! Followed by an indoor Egg Hunt , Scavenger Hunt , and prizes in the Children's library ! Please register online or by calling the library . SPRING TERRARIUMS & EGG HUNT ( 6 TO 11 ) Saturday , April 12th at 11:00 AM : Create your own terrarium or mini ecosystem with greenery , creatures , and favorite characters . The activity will be followed by a special outdoor Egg Hunt with prizes and a Scavenger Hunt . Rain or shine ! Please register online or by calling the library . SENSORY STORYTIME & EGG HUNT ( ALL - AGES ) Saturday , April 12th at 11:00 AM : Hop over to our sensory - friendly storytime for our library friends who need a little more space and quiet ! Followed by a special indoor Egg Hunt with prizes ! Please register online or by calling the library . PARACHUTE PLAY Mondays , April 14th and 28th 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 . PROCESS ART Wednesday , April 16th at 1:00 PM : Children of all ages - explore , experiment , and create freely ! Focus on the fun of the art process rather than the final product . Please register online on our website or by calling the library . Aprill Library Programming Schedule FOOD SCIENTISTS THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY , APRIL 18TH FOR GOOD FRIDAY . Thursday , April 17th at 1:00 and 5:00 PM : Join us for engaging , visual experiments around the foods we love as we learn about the important research of food scientists . Please register online on our website or by calling the library . SLIME SCIENCE : BINGSU CRUNCHY SLIME Saturday , April 19th at 1:00 PM : Perfect your slime skills in Slime Science lab ! Experiment with mixing specific ingredients to make slimes with unique properties and learn why it happens . We will make a different slime in each session ! Please register online on our website or by calling the library . KIDZSTIX CARDIO DRUMMING Monday , April 21st 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 . DISCUSSION AND CRAFT : DORK DIARIES Thursday , April 24th at 5:00 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 . CHILDREN'S CINEMA : SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 Saturday , April 26th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a children's movie watch party , snack , and craft ! This month , we will feature Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ( Rated PG ) . TEEN PROGRAMS TEEN SPACE DECORATING : SPRING FLOWERS Tuesday , April 1st at 3:30 PM : Help us decorate the Teen Space with one - of - a - kind seasonal art ! MAKE A MARIOKART Wednesdays , April 2nd and 23rd at 3:30 PM : Come by one of our Make a MarioKart sessions to turn a cardboard box into a custom MarioKart car , then join us on April 30th for an outdoor race ! FNAF JEOPARDY Thursday , April 3rd at 3:30 PM : Show off your Five Nights at Freddy's knowledge with our special Jeopardy game ! EXPLORE THE MAKERSPACE Fridays , April 4th and 25th at 3:30 PM : Stop by to learn about our Maker Space and use our technology , like our button maker , Cricut , and more ! TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GROUP Saturdays , April 5th and 19th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a monthly D & D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs . No experience required . AUDIOBOOK CLUB : PONY BEADS Saturday , April 5th at 1:00 PM : Create animals and more with pony beads while listening to an audiobook of your choice ! STEM DAYS Mondays , April 7th and 21st at 3:30 PM : Join us for fun STEM experiments involving Legos and slingshots ! MAKE YOUR OWN MAGNETS Tuesday , April 8th at 3:30 PM : Create your own custom magnets ! PAINT BOOK EDGES Wednesday , April 9th at 3:30 PM : Practice painting the sides of books with one - of - a - kind art ! CRAFT AND CHAT Friday , April 11th 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 . TEEN EGG HUNT Saturday , April 12th at 1:00 PM : Join us for an outdoor egg hunt ! GSA : CARDBOARD PETS Tuesday , April 15th at 5:30 PM : Design animals and creatures made out of cardboard ! TEEN CUISINE Wednesday , April 16th at 3:30 PM : Learn basic kitchen skills and create a seasonal treat ! D & D FOR BEGINNERS Saturday , April 26th 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 , April 29th at 3:30 PM : Join our teen facilitators monthly as they explore Wicca , magick , and more . 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG OUTDOOR MARIOKART Wednesday , April 30th at 3:30 PM : Take the cardboard boxes you've transformed throughout the month and race your friends ! ADULT PROGRAMS JOB AND CAREER & DIGITAL SKILLS APPOINTMENTS Tuesdays , April 1st and 29th 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 , April 1st at 6:00 PM : Join the Penn Hills Peace Coalition in discussing methods to support violence prevention in Penn Hills . CHAIR EXERCISE Wednesday , April 2nd at 1:30 PM : ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE ! 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 . WATERCOLOR BASICS Wednesday , April 2nd at 1:00 PM and Monday , April 28th at 6:00 PM : Learn basic painting techniques in the watercolor medium from artist Elisabeth Ridenour . Registration is required . GAME NIGHT Wednesdays , April 2nd and 16th 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 , April 3rd at 6:30 PM : In this book club , we will read and discuss books from the mystery , thriller , and horror genres . This month , we will be reading Knock Knock , Open Wide by Neil Sharpson . A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the front desk if you would like to participate . YOGA Fridays at 2:00 and Saturday , April 5th 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 . PUZZLE EXCHANGE Saturday , April 5th at 10:00 AM : Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB Saturday , April 5th at 11:00 AM ( in - person ) Wednesday , April 9th 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 Witchcraft : A Graphic History by Lindsay Squire . 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 . EVELYN NESBIT AND THE FIRST TRIAL OF THE CENTURY Monday , April 7th at 6:00 PM : Learn about Nesbit's fascinating journey from celebrated model and actress to the subject of the nation's first " Trial of the Century . " Registration is required . PENN HILLS PAINTERS ' MEETUP Tuesdays , April 8th and 22nd at 10:00 AM : Work on paintings in the company of others . Collaborate , discuss , and share your work at this painters ' meet up . PITTSBURGH MAFIA Tuesday , April 8th at 6:00 PM : Learn from author Richard Gazarik about the exciting history of the Pittsburgh Mafia , their connection to political struggles in Cuba , and gun running from Ohio to New Kensington . Registration is required . MYSTERY BOOK CLUB Wednesday , April 9th at 1:00 PM : A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . CHESS Wednesdays , April 9th and 23rd at 2:30 PM : Play chess with us at the library . Bring your own set or use one of ours . GANGS AND OUTLAWS OF WESTERN PA Wednesday , April 9th at 6:00 PM : Join author and historian Thomas White as he explores western Pennsylvania's criminal history . Registration is required . PITTSBURGH'S VICE QUEENS Thursday , April 10th at 6:00 PM : In this program , we will dig into the history of Pittsburgh's women of vice : roadhouse and brothel proprietors , bootleggers , and numbers runners . Registration is required . IDENTITY THEFT : WHAT TO KNOW Friday , April 11th at 11:00 AM : Join us for a brief background on identity theft . Registration is required . CRAFTERNOONS : SCREEN PRINT Fridays , April 11th and 25th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a two - session art project . This month we will be making a screen print . Registration is required . ADULT EGG HUNT Friday , April 11th at 5:00 PM : Hunt for eggs and win prizes after hours at the library . Registration is required . MOVIES OUT LOUD Monday , April 14th 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 Mulan ( 2020 ) . ACCESSIBLE CRAFTS Mondays , April 14th and 21st at 1:00 PM : A craft program for patrons of all abilities . Try out a new artistic activity at each session ! No registration required . WINGS OF SPRING Monday , April 14th at 6:00 PM : Join Naturalist Stahlman and Dr. Sayge Smith as they discuss the life and history of wild birds during spring . This program will also have a guest appearance from a live American crow . Registration is required . MELANIE NOVAK : HISTORY OF THE OSCARS Tuesday , April 15th at 6:00 PM : Join us for an entertaining romp through the history of Hollywood's biggest night , from its most memorable moments of fashion , unruly behavior , and inspiring ( as well as head scratching ) wins . Registration is required . TURN OF THE PAGE BOOK CLUB Wednesday , April 16th at 1:00 PM : Read buzz - worthy books with us across fiction and nonfiction alike ! This month , we will be reading All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . AUTHOR TALK WITH DAMON YOUNG Thursday , April 17th at 6:00 PM : Damon Young is a writer , editor , podcaster , and a Penn Hills High School alumnus ! He will be at the library discussing his debut memoir What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker and his upcoming collection That's How They Get You : An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor on sale June 3rd , 2025. Registration is required . MERRYMAKERS JAZZ TRIO Monday , April 21st at 6:00 PM : Musicians from Pittsburgh have dominated the jazz world over many years . Some have left Pittsburgh and moved to larger markets , others have remained in Pittsburgh . This show salutes their accomplishments as well as their music . Registration is required . DOCUMENTARY FILM CLUB Wednesday , April 23rd at 6:00 PM : We'll be watching and discussing Paris to Pittsburgh , which celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions to climate change following the USA's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement . Registration is required . COOK THE BOOK ! Thursday , April 24th at 6:00 PM : Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month ! Registration is required . ADULT LASER TAG EGG HUNT Friday , April 25th at 5:00 PM : Come on your own or with friends and hunt for eggs while playing laser tag ! ( 18 years and older . ) Registration is required . CRAFT EXCHANGE Saturday , April 26th at 10:00 AM : Bring craft materials to exchange ! If you have extra fabric , yarn , paint , paper , etc. in good condition bring to exchange with others ! LINE BY LINE BOOK CLUB Saturday , April 26th at 12:30 PM : Join us for our first meeting of a new poetry book club ! Our first book will be Homie by Danez Smith . TRIBUTE TO NIKKI GIOVANNI , HER POETIC POWER , FEATURING KIM ROBINSON , HER POETIC FORCE Saturday , April 26th at 2:00 PM : Come enjoy a poetic experience , her life and legacy . With an influential twist to the poetic works of power and force . Registration is required . PENN HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTEREST GROUP Monday , April 28th 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 , April 30th at 6:30 PM : We will read and discuss books in the science fiction and fantasy genres each month . Please see our website for this month's book selection .