Penn Hills Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS For the whole month of December, stop by the Children's Department to complete our "I Spy" challenge and receive a prize for doing so Move Your Body! Mondays from 1:00-1:30PM Children Birth-5 & their grownups, join us as we move our body and work up a sweat in the library! Videos on our big projector screen will help show us the moves, and we will sing and dance and have a blast! Crafternoons - Holidays Around the World Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00PM Children of all ages, join us as we learn about a winter holiday from somewhere in the world and then make a snack or craft associated with that holiday! Music and Movement Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00AM Children Birth-5 & their grownups, join us for this exciting new program. We will sing, move, dance, and make music together. Most importantly, we will have fun! Preschool Storytime Thursdays from 1:00-1:30PM Preschool Storytime is a 25-30-minute program filled with age- and developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, movement activities, and fingerplays that build your child's early literacy skills. Baby Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose Fridays from 10:30-11:00AM Mother Goose on the Loose is a 25-30-minute Early Literacy program for children ages birth through 3 years and their grownups We'll sing, rhyme, and bounce along with musical instruments, puppets, and other props. Gingerbread House Decorating Saturday, December 10th @ 1:00PM Families & children of all ages, join us as we decorate gingerbread houses Children will have lots of decorations to choose from to make their house entirely unique and then they can take it home to eat it Winter Fest Saturday, December 17 from 12:00-3:00PM Families & children of all ages, join us for this FREE program as we make crafts, eat food, get our face painted, and have a great time. New Years at Noon Saturday, December 31st from 11:00AM-12:30PM Families and children of all ages, join us as we countdown to noon and celebrate the upcoming new year! We will have crafts, yummy snacks, games, and we will have a ball drop at noon TEEN PROGRAMS Afternoon Gaming Tuesday, December 6th and 13th and Friday, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th from 3:00-4:30PM Come by after school to hang out in our Teen Space! Play video games on our Switch or computers, hang out with your friends, get some homework done-use our space however you want. Anime Club Saturday, December 3rd from 1:00-3:00PM Watch and discuss your favorite anime with fellow fans with as many snacks as you can eat Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, December 3rd from 3:00-5:00PM Join us once a month for our Teen D&D group! No prior experience playing D&D needed. Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday, December 6th from 5:00-6:30PM Help us create a safe, welcoming space in the library for everyone. Hang out with snacks, crafts, and friends! Sew Your Own Snowflake Pillow Wednesday, December 7th from 3:30-5:00PM Use our sewing machine to create your own snowflake-shaped pillow. No sewing experience needed! Teen Cuisine: Holiday Baking Wednesday, December 14th from 3:30-5:00 PM Tis the season! Make some cozy winter-themed snacks to keep for yourself or give as gifts, like baking mix jars. Teen Holiday Party Wednesday, December 16th from 5:00-9:00 PM Celebrate the holiday season at the library! Join us after hours for snacks and good times. Feel free to bring treats to share with others. Light-Up Holiday Cards Monday, December 19th from 3:30-5:00 PM Learn the basics of circuitry to create a card that lights up when you press it Make a Light-Up Snow Globe Wednesday, December 21st from 5:30-6:30 PM Join us for Winter Fest on Saturday, December 17th from 12pm to 3pm for free food, a Toy Shoppe for children, craft activities, music, and more! Everyone is welcome! The library will be closed on Saturday, December 24th and Monday, December 26th Decorate a winter scene in a snow globe and learn how to make it twinkle Noon Year's Eve Saturday, December 31st from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ring in the New Year at the library! Join us for a countdown celebration, then toss balloons at noon to say goodbye to 2022. 1037 Stotler Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 phlibrary@pennhillslibrary.org 412-775-4700 pennhillslibrary.org December Library Programming Schedule All programs are free! ADULT PROGRAMS Melanie Novak Presents: The Dueling De Havillands: Hollywood's Juiciest Sibling Rivalry Thursday, December 1st at 5:30pm Sisters Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine were both accomplished actresses starring in such classics as Gone with the Wind and Rebecca. They also had a lifelong feud. What was fact and what was exaggerated to sell magazines? Did they really go years without speaking? Find out in this 40-minute talk that celebrates their lives and films. Yoga Classes Friday, December 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th at 2pm Puzzle Exchange Saturday, December 3rd at 10am Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again? Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! How to: Make a Winter Wreath Saturday, December 3rd at 11:30am and Wednesday, December 7th at 1pm Make a festive Winter Wreath with us. Sign up for one of our two sessions. Registration is required. Join us for a night of heartfelt Holiday stories with Alan Irvine Alan Refresh and Reset your Mind and Body. Bring your own Yoga Mat and will share some traditional folk tales and legends for Christmas and towel. There will be a limited number of mats to borrow Hanukkah, some comic tales, literary favorites and more. There will be a hot coco bar open at 5pm before the program, so come early and enjoy. Registration is required. Dungeon and Dragons Saturday, December 3rd and 10th at 2pm Players of all skill levels are welcomed to our Dungeons and Dragons program Bring your imagination, your own dice (or borrow one of ours), and get lost in an adventure. Registration is required. Its's a Wonderful Life Monday, December 5th 1pm Join us for an afternoon showing of this holiday classic. Popcorn will be provided. OVR Tuesday, December 6th Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is here to help persons with disabilities obtain and maintain employment. CareerLink Tuesday, December 6th by appointment Call to schedule an appointment with CareerLink CareerLink assists with job searches, resume writing and more. Scrabble Tuesday, December 6th, 13th, and 20th and 27th at 5pm Like Scrabble? Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us. Cookbook Club Thursday, December 8th at 5:30pm Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month. This month we will be reading Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday, December 10th at 11am Conversation Café Friday, December 9th at 1pm Join the conversation. Participate in conversations about meaningful topics where anyone is welcome to join Join other Graphic Novel enthusiast in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel. This month we will be reading Redbone The True Story of a Native American Rock Band Drum Circle Saturday, December 10th at 11am Join us for a Drum circle, a musical gathering of people led by Music for Life Pittsburgh All ages welcome. Holiday Stories from the Heart Monday, December 12th at 5:30pm Penn Hills Painters Meetup Tuesday, December 13th and 27th at 10am Work on paintings in the company of others. Collaborate, discuss, and share your work at this painter's meetup Mystery Book Club Wednesday, December 14th at 1pm A discussion of Mystery Novels. This month's book is Case Histories by Kate Atkinson Knitting & Fiber Arts Meetup Wednesday, December 14th and 20th at 5:30pm A group that meets up to share, discuss, and work on a variety of needlecrafts including crocheting, embroidery, knitting, and quiting All skill levels welcome. Wildlife: What You Can Do Thursday, December 15th at 5:30pm The wildite in Penn Hills is a beautiful and interesting part of our community, but sometimes, when we interact with wildlife, we just don't know what to do! Join us for a presentation from the Humane Animal Rescue where we will learn about everything the rescue has to offer our furry friends from shelters to rehabilitation Registration is required. Great Decisions Friday, December 16th at 10:30am America's largest discussion program on world affairs and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Ghost of Christmas Past Monday, December 19th at 5:30pm Learn the history behind Charles Dicken's Christmas Carol and the Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories during the Christmas season. Registration is required Wednesday Book Club Wednesday, December 21st at 1pm Join us for a lively book discussion. This month we will be reading Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah Super Smash Brothers Tournament Thursday, December 22nd at 6pm ESPORTS fans and Gamers join us for a free Smash Tournament this month Limited spaces available. Registration is required. Penn Hills Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS For the whole month of December , stop by the Children's Department to complete our " I Spy " challenge and receive a prize for doing so Move Your Body ! Mondays from 1 : 00-1 : 30PM Children Birth - 5 & their grownups , join us as we move our body and work up a sweat in the library ! Videos on our big projector screen will help show us the moves , and we will sing and dance and have a blast ! Crafternoons - Holidays Around the World Tuesdays from 3 : 00-5 : 00PM Children of all ages , join us as we learn about a winter holiday from somewhere in the world and then make a snack or craft associated with that holiday ! Music and Movement Wednesdays from 10 : 30-11 : 00AM Children Birth - 5 & their grownups , join us for this exciting new program . We will sing , move , dance , and make music together . Most importantly , we will have fun ! Preschool Storytime Thursdays from 1 : 00-1 : 30PM Preschool Storytime is a 25-30 - minute program filled with age- and developmentally - appropriate stories , songs , movement activities , and fingerplays that build your child's early literacy skills . Baby Storytime : Mother Goose on the Loose Fridays from 10 : 30-11 : 00AM Mother Goose on the Loose is a 25-30 - minute Early Literacy program for children ages birth through 3 years and their grownups We'll sing , rhyme , and bounce along with musical instruments , puppets , and other props . Gingerbread House Decorating Saturday , December 10th @ 1:00 PM Families & children of all ages , join us as we decorate gingerbread houses Children will have lots of decorations to choose from to make their house entirely unique and then they can take it home to eat it Winter Fest Saturday , December 17 from 12 : 00-3 : 00PM Families & children of all ages , join us for this FREE program as we make crafts , eat food , get our face painted , and have a great time . New Years at Noon Saturday , December 31st from 11:00 AM-12:30PM Families and children of all ages , join us as we countdown to noon and celebrate the upcoming new year ! We will have crafts , yummy snacks , games , and we will have a ball drop at noon TEEN PROGRAMS Afternoon Gaming Tuesday , December 6th and 13th and Friday , December 2nd , 9th , and 16th from 3 : 00-4 : 30PM Come by after school to hang out in our Teen Space ! Play video games on our Switch or computers , hang out with your friends , get some homework done - use our space however you want . Anime Club Saturday , December 3rd from 1 : 00-3 : 00PM Watch and discuss your favorite anime with fellow fans with as many snacks as you can eat Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday , December 3rd from 3 : 00-5 : 00PM Join us once a month for our Teen D & D group ! No prior experience playing D & D needed . Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday , December 6th from 5 : 00-6 : 30PM Help us create a safe , welcoming space in the library for everyone . Hang out with snacks , crafts , and friends ! Sew Your Own Snowflake Pillow Wednesday , December 7th from 3 : 30-5 : 00PM Use our sewing machine to create your own snowflake - shaped pillow . No sewing experience needed ! Teen Cuisine : Holiday Baking Wednesday , December 14th from 3 : 30-5 : 00 PM Tis the season ! Make some cozy winter - themed snacks to keep for yourself or give as gifts , like baking mix jars . Teen Holiday Party Wednesday , December 16th from 5 : 00-9 : 00 PM Celebrate the holiday season at the library ! Join us after hours for snacks and good times . Feel free to bring treats to share with others . Light - Up Holiday Cards Monday , December 19th from 3 : 30-5 : 00 PM Learn the basics of circuitry to create a card that lights up when you press it Make a Light - Up Snow Globe Wednesday , December 21st from 5 : 30-6 : 30 PM Join us for Winter Fest on Saturday , December 17th from 12pm to 3pm for free food , a Toy Shoppe for children , craft activities , music , and more ! Everyone is welcome ! The library will be closed on Saturday , December 24th and Monday , December 26th Decorate a winter scene in a snow globe and learn how to make it twinkle Noon Year's Eve Saturday , December 31st from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ring in the New Year at the library ! Join us for a countdown celebration , then toss balloons at noon to say goodbye to 2022 . 1037 Stotler Road , Pittsburgh , PA 15235 phlibrary@pennhillslibrary.org 412-775-4700 pennhillslibrary.org December Library Programming Schedule All programs are free ! ADULT PROGRAMS Melanie Novak Presents : The Dueling De Havillands : Hollywood's Juiciest Sibling Rivalry Thursday , December 1st at 5:30 pm Sisters Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine were both accomplished actresses starring in such classics as Gone with the Wind and Rebecca . They also had a lifelong feud . What was fact and what was exaggerated to sell magazines ? Did they really go years without speaking ? Find out in this 40 - minute talk that celebrates their lives and films . Yoga Classes Friday , December 2nd , 9th , 16th and 30th at 2pm Puzzle Exchange Saturday , December 3rd at 10am Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again ? Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! How to : Make a Winter Wreath Saturday , December 3rd at 11:30 am and Wednesday , December 7th at 1pm Make a festive Winter Wreath with us . Sign up for one of our two sessions . Registration is required . Join us for a night of heartfelt Holiday stories with Alan Irvine Alan Refresh and Reset your Mind and Body . Bring your own Yoga Mat and will share some traditional folk tales and legends for Christmas and towel . There will be a limited number of mats to borrow Hanukkah , some comic tales , literary favorites and more . There will be a hot coco bar open at 5pm before the program , so come early and enjoy . Registration is required . Dungeon and Dragons Saturday , December 3rd and 10th at 2pm Players of all skill levels are welcomed to our Dungeons and Dragons program Bring your imagination , your own dice ( or borrow one of ours ) , and get lost in an adventure . Registration is required . Its's a Wonderful Life Monday , December 5th 1pm Join us for an afternoon showing of this holiday classic . Popcorn will be provided . OVR Tuesday , December 6th Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is here to help persons with disabilities obtain and maintain employment . CareerLink Tuesday , December 6th by appointment Call to schedule an appointment with CareerLink CareerLink assists with job searches , resume writing and more . Scrabble Tuesday , December 6th , 13th , and 20th and 27th at 5pm Like Scrabble ? Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us . Cookbook Club Thursday , December 8th at 5:30 pm Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month . This month we will be reading Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday , December 10th at 11am Conversation Café Friday , December 9th at 1pm Join the conversation . Participate in conversations about meaningful topics where anyone is welcome to join Join other Graphic Novel enthusiast in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel . This month we will be reading Redbone The True Story of a Native American Rock Band Drum Circle Saturday , December 10th at 11am Join us for a Drum circle , a musical gathering of people led by Music for Life Pittsburgh All ages welcome . Holiday Stories from the Heart Monday , December 12th at 5:30 pm Penn Hills Painters Meetup Tuesday , December 13th and 27th at 10am Work on paintings in the company of others . Collaborate , discuss , and share your work at this painter's meetup Mystery Book Club Wednesday , December 14th at 1pm A discussion of Mystery Novels . This month's book is Case Histories by Kate Atkinson Knitting & Fiber Arts Meetup Wednesday , December 14th and 20th at 5:30 pm A group that meets up to share , discuss , and work on a variety of needlecrafts including crocheting , embroidery , knitting , and quiting All skill levels welcome . Wildlife : What You Can Do Thursday , December 15th at 5:30 pm The wildite in Penn Hills is a beautiful and interesting part of our community , but sometimes , when we interact with wildlife , we just don't know what to do ! Join us for a presentation from the Humane Animal Rescue where we will learn about everything the rescue has to offer our furry friends from shelters to rehabilitation Registration is required . Great Decisions Friday , December 16th at 10:30 am America's largest discussion program on world affairs and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today . Registration is required . Limited spaces available . Ghost of Christmas Past Monday , December 19th at 5:30 pm Learn the history behind Charles Dicken's Christmas Carol and the Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories during the Christmas season . Registration is required Wednesday Book Club Wednesday , December 21st at 1pm Join us for a lively book discussion . This month we will be reading Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah Super Smash Brothers Tournament Thursday , December 22nd at 6pm ESPORTS fans and Gamers join us for a free Smash Tournament this month Limited spaces available . Registration is required .