Penn Hills Library Community Photography Showcase Penn Hills Library is partnering with the Pens Hills Community Development Corporation (PHCDC) to host a Community Photography Showcase in December 2023 you would like to enter your own photographs into the showcase for a chance to win a cash prize, vist the library's website for more information The deadline for submissions is November 17th at 5:00pm! All ages are welcome to participate CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS "Some children's programs now require registration. Registration is always free If you have any questions about registering for a program, please give us a call at 412-775-4700 Music & Movement Every Wednesday Session #1 at 10:30 AM and Session #2 at 11:30 AM Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together! Designed for children ages birth to 5 and focused on developing gross motor skills Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 AM (except November 23rd Explore books, songs, and rhymes that expand the imagination, inspire self- discovery, and develop early iteracy skills in this 25-30-minute program For children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers Toddler Storytime Fridays at 10:30 AM in this 25-30-minute storytime, we focus on a theme while enjoying age and developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, movement activities, and fingerplays This program is designed for children ages 2 and 3 years old and their caregivers Music & Movement Weekend Session Saturday, November 4th & 18th at 10:30 AM Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together! Designed for children ages birth to 5 and focused on developing gross motor skills Parachute Play Monday, November 6th & 20th at 10:30 AM: Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers join us for creative movements, songs and games with our colorful parachute! We will focus on developing gross motor skills, rhythm and social interactions STEAM Lab Thursdays at 5:00 PM (except November 23rd Children ages 6 to 11, work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects! No experience required. Please register online or by calling the library Mother Goose on the Loose Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM (except November 7th Mother Gooseis an early teracy program that supports your child's development through stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Designed for children ages birth to 2 years old and their caregivers Maker Lab Tuesdays at 5:00 PM Children ages 6 to 11, em how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new! Please register online or by calling the library Move Your Body! Monday, November 13th & 27th at 10:30 AM Join us as we watch workout videos on our big screen and move our bodies Designed for children ages birth to 5 and focused on developing gross motor skills Young Readers' Book Club: K - 2nd Saturday, November 18th at 1:00 PM Children in grades to 2nd join us once a month to share our love for reading Each month, we will host a read-aloud and discussion around the book, then do a un community art project together around our reading Spanish Storytime Classic Movie Night Wednesday, November 1st at 6:00 PM Saturday, November 25th at 10:30 AM: Join us for a Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish featuring stories and songs Join us for a showing of The Killers starring Ava Gardner and Burt Lancaster that introduce concepts such as counting and colors in both languages in preparation for Melanie Novak's presentation on Ernest Hemingway's adaptations the following evening Popcom will be provided. Registration required. Junior Readers' Book Club: 3rd to 5th Thursday, November 30th at 6:00 PM: Children in grades 3 to 5, join us once a month for a new book club where we share our love for reading! This month, we will be discussing The Lighting The by Rick Riordan, Alimited number of copies will be available at the library for check out TEEN PROGRAMS Fall Leaf Chalk Art Wednesday, November 1st at 3:30 PM Use pastels and leaves from outside to create custom fall at Afternoon Gaming Tuesdays & Fridays at 3:30 PM Drop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for casual video game tournaments or to try out a new game. Let us know what games you want to play! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Group Saturday, November 4th & 18th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a monthly D&D campaign and try out other tabletop RPG Make Your Own Boba Keychains Monday, November 6th at 3:30 PM Make a small, cute keychain shaped like your favorite Taiwanese treat November Library Programming Schedule Make Your Own Pressed Flower Lantern Wednesday, November 8th at 3:30 PM Gather materials from outside and make a special fall lamp for your room Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday, November 14th at 5:30 PM Join us in creating a safe, inclusive environment for everybody at the library Beeswax Leaf Garland Wednesday, November 15th at 3:30 PM Leam how to preserve leaves using beeswar to make one-of-a-kind fall decor Friendsgiving Saturday, November 18th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Celebrate friendship and food at the library! Feel free to bring a dish, dessert or treat to share with others Make Your Own Phone Wallets Monday, November 20th at 3:30 PM Use sublimation in to make one-of-a-kindphone wal Gold Leaf Decorations Wednesday, November 29th at 3:30 PM: Tum twigs and leaves from the ground into beautiful golden works of art. ADULT PROGRAMS All programs are free! The library will be closed on Saturday, November 11th and Thursday, November 23rd. Municipal elections will be held at the library on Tuesday, November 7th. Cookie Decorating Class Wednesday, November 1st at 1:00 PM OR Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00 PM: Join us as we decorate delectable fall-themed cookies with Pittsburgh Cook Table Registration is required. Please only register for one class Ernest Hemingway on Film and Adapting His Best (and Worst!) Works for the Silver Screen Thursday, November 2nd at 6:00 PM Leam about the silver screen adaptations of Emest Hemingway's Iterature from his most to least popular works. Registration is required. Yoga Fridays at 2:00 PM (except for November 24 Refresh and reset your mind and body. Bring your own yoga mat and towel There will be a limited number of mats to borrow Puzzle Exchange Saturday, November 4th at 11:00 AM Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again? Bring in an olduland find a new one at our puzzle exchange Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday, November 4th at 11:00 AM Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel. This month, we will be reading Good Talk by Mira Jacob. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Weekend Yoga! Saturday, November 4th at 1:00 PM All levels are welcome at our new weekend yoga session David Finoli: Sports Writer Talk Monday, November 6th at 6:00 PM Local author David Finl will speak about the craft of sports writing and the sports teams that make this city great Registration is required Scrabble Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM Like Scrabble? Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us. Mystery Book Club Wednesday, November 8th at 1:00 PM A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading The Tum of the Key by Ruth Ware Art Lab Wednesday, November 8th at 6:00 PM OR Thursday, November 9th at 1:00 PM Join us every month as we work in different art medums. This will be making wooden welcome signs with gnomes on them! Registration is required Please only register for one session Cookbook Club Thursday, November 9th at 5:30 PM Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with different cookbook each month. This month, we will be reading Fix it and Forget it by Phys Good Conversation Café Friday, November 10th at 1:00 PM Join the conversation Participate in conversations about meaning topics where anyone is welcome Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia Monday, November 13th at 6:30 PM The Alzheimer's Association will be returning to the library to teach us about the differences between Alzheimer's and Dementia Registration is required Painting Meet-Up Tuesdays November 14th & 20th at 10:00 AM Work on paintings in the company of others Collaborate, discuss and share your work at this painters' meet up Fiction Addiction Book Club Wednesday, November 15th at 1:00 PM Join us for a lively book discussion. This month, we will be reading The Sentence by Louise Erdrich Belly Dancing Class Wednesday, November 15th at 6:30 PM Learn about the art of belly dancing and pick up some moves yourself! Registration is required. Edith and Kurt Leuchter: A Story of Love and Resilience Thursday, November 16th at 6:00 PM Kurt and Edith Leuchter's story of how they survived the Holocaust, fought a in the French Resistance, and made a new life in America will be shared by their daughter Deborah Stueber Registration is required Super Smash Bros. Tournament Thursday, November 16th at 6:30 PM ESPORTS fans and gamers, join us for a tree Smash Tournament this month and compete for a chance to win one of two pift cards. Must be 18 or older to participate Registration is required AARP Driving Tech Course Friday, November 17th at 11:00 AM Smart DriverTEK is a 90-minute workshop offering an interactive way to stay up to date with the latest safety technology in your cument or rece Registration is required TikTok Book Club Saturday, November 18th at 12:00 PM JustTok Book Dub where we will read and discuss popular books and decide we think they are worth the type they receive This month we will be reading Black Sun by Rebecca Roonhorse. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Midday Movie Saturday, November 18th at 1:00 PM Join us for a showing of Barbie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling Popcom will be provided Registration is required Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club Wednesday, November 29th at 1:00 PM Join us at our Science Fiction and Fantasy book club! We will read and discuss books in the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. This month, we will be reading The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Light-Up Card Making Wednesday, November 29th at 6:00 PM Create a card that lights up to send to a loved one or to keep for yourse Registration is required Medicare Workshop Thursday, November 30th at 6:00 PM This is a great workshop for those who are turning 65 or who will be eligible for Medicare in the next six months. Gain an understanding of how Medicare and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans work 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235.412-775-4700PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG.PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG Penn Hills Library Community Photography Showcase Penn Hills Library is partnering with the Pens Hills Community Development Corporation ( PHCDC ) to host a Community Photography Showcase in December 2023 you would like to enter your own photographs into the showcase for a chance to win a cash prize , vist the library's website for more information The deadline for submissions is November 17th at 5:00 pm ! All ages are welcome to participate CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS " Some children's programs now require registration . Registration is always free If you have any questions about registering for a program , please give us a call at 412-775-4700 Music & Movement Every Wednesday Session # 1 at 10:30 AM and Session # 2 at 11:30 AM Come to the library to sing , move , dance , and make music together ! Designed for children ages birth to 5 and focused on developing gross motor skills Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 AM ( except November 23rd Explore books , songs , and rhymes that expand the imagination , inspire self discovery , and develop early iteracy skills in this 25-30 - minute program For children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers Toddler Storytime Fridays at 10:30 AM in this 25-30 - minute storytime , we focus on a theme while enjoying age and developmentally - appropriate stories , songs , movement activities , and fingerplays This program is designed for children ages 2 and 3 years old and their caregivers Music & Movement Weekend Session Saturday , November 4th & 18th at 10:30 AM Come to the library to sing , move , dance , and make music together ! Designed for children ages birth to 5 and focused on developing gross motor skills Parachute Play Monday , November 6th & 20th at 10:30 AM : Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers join us for creative movements , songs and games with our colorful parachute ! We will focus on developing gross motor skills , rhythm and social interactions STEAM Lab Thursdays at 5:00 PM ( except November 23rd Children ages 6 to 11 , work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects ! No experience required . Please register online or by calling the library Mother Goose on the Loose Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM ( except November 7th Mother Gooseis an early teracy program that supports your child's development through stories , songs , rhymes , movement , and more . Designed for children ages birth to 2 years old and their caregivers Maker Lab Tuesdays at 5:00 PM Children ages 6 to 11 , em how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new ! Please register online or by calling the library Move Your Body ! Monday , November 13th & 27th at 10:30 AM Join us as we watch workout videos on our big screen and move our bodies Designed for children ages birth to 5 and focused on developing gross motor skills Young Readers ' Book Club : K - 2nd Saturday , November 18th at 1:00 PM Children in grades to 2nd join us once a month to share our love for reading Each month , we will host a read - aloud and discussion around the book , then do a un community art project together around our reading Spanish Storytime Classic Movie Night Wednesday , November 1st at 6:00 PM Saturday , November 25th at 10:30 AM : Join us for a Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish featuring stories and songs Join us for a showing of The Killers starring Ava Gardner and Burt Lancaster that introduce concepts such as counting and colors in both languages in preparation for Melanie Novak's presentation on Ernest Hemingway's adaptations the following evening Popcom will be provided . Registration required . Junior Readers ' Book Club : 3rd to 5th Thursday , November 30th at 6:00 PM : Children in grades 3 to 5 , join us once a month for a new book club where we share our love for reading ! This month , we will be discussing The Lighting The by Rick Riordan , Alimited number of copies will be available at the library for check out TEEN PROGRAMS Fall Leaf Chalk Art Wednesday , November 1st at 3:30 PM Use pastels and leaves from outside to create custom fall at Afternoon Gaming Tuesdays & Fridays at 3:30 PM Drop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for casual video game tournaments or to try out a new game . Let us know what games you want to play ! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Group Saturday , November 4th & 18th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a monthly D & D campaign and try out other tabletop RPG Make Your Own Boba Keychains Monday , November 6th at 3:30 PM Make a small , cute keychain shaped like your favorite Taiwanese treat November Library Programming Schedule Make Your Own Pressed Flower Lantern Wednesday , November 8th at 3:30 PM Gather materials from outside and make a special fall lamp for your room Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday , November 14th at 5:30 PM Join us in creating a safe , inclusive environment for everybody at the library Beeswax Leaf Garland Wednesday , November 15th at 3:30 PM Leam how to preserve leaves using beeswar to make one - of - a - kind fall decor Friendsgiving Saturday , November 18th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Celebrate friendship and food at the library ! Feel free to bring a dish , dessert or treat to share with others Make Your Own Phone Wallets Monday , November 20th at 3:30 PM Use sublimation in to make one - of - a - kindphone wal Gold Leaf Decorations Wednesday , November 29th at 3:30 PM : Tum twigs and leaves from the ground into beautiful golden works of art . ADULT PROGRAMS All programs are free ! The library will be closed on Saturday , November 11th and Thursday , November 23rd . Municipal elections will be held at the library on Tuesday , November 7th . Cookie Decorating Class Wednesday , November 1st at 1:00 PM OR Tuesday , November 14th at 6:00 PM : Join us as we decorate delectable fall - themed cookies with Pittsburgh Cook Table Registration is required . Please only register for one class Ernest Hemingway on Film and Adapting His Best ( and Worst ! ) Works for the Silver Screen Thursday , November 2nd at 6:00 PM Leam about the silver screen adaptations of Emest Hemingway's Iterature from his most to least popular works . Registration is required . Yoga Fridays at 2:00 PM ( except for November 24 Refresh and reset your mind and body . Bring your own yoga mat and towel There will be a limited number of mats to borrow Puzzle Exchange Saturday , November 4th at 11:00 AM Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again ? Bring in an olduland find a new one at our puzzle exchange Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday , November 4th at 11:00 AM Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel . This month , we will be reading Good Talk by Mira Jacob . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Weekend Yoga ! Saturday , November 4th at 1:00 PM All levels are welcome at our new weekend yoga session David Finoli : Sports Writer Talk Monday , November 6th at 6:00 PM Local author David Finl will speak about the craft of sports writing and the sports teams that make this city great Registration is required Scrabble Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM Like Scrabble ? Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us . Mystery Book Club Wednesday , November 8th at 1:00 PM A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading The Tum of the Key by Ruth Ware Art Lab Wednesday , November 8th at 6:00 PM OR Thursday , November 9th at 1:00 PM Join us every month as we work in different art medums . This will be making wooden welcome signs with gnomes on them ! Registration is required Please only register for one session Cookbook Club Thursday , November 9th at 5:30 PM Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with different cookbook each month . This month , we will be reading Fix it and Forget it by Phys Good Conversation Café Friday , November 10th at 1:00 PM Join the conversation Participate in conversations about meaning topics where anyone is welcome Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia Monday , November 13th at 6:30 PM The Alzheimer's Association will be returning to the library to teach us about the differences between Alzheimer's and Dementia Registration is required Painting Meet - Up Tuesdays November 14th & 20th at 10:00 AM Work on paintings in the company of others Collaborate , discuss and share your work at this painters ' meet up Fiction Addiction Book Club Wednesday , November 15th at 1:00 PM Join us for a lively book discussion . This month , we will be reading The Sentence by Louise Erdrich Belly Dancing Class Wednesday , November 15th at 6:30 PM Learn about the art of belly dancing and pick up some moves yourself ! Registration is required . Edith and Kurt Leuchter : A Story of Love and Resilience Thursday , November 16th at 6:00 PM Kurt and Edith Leuchter's story of how they survived the Holocaust , fought a in the French Resistance , and made a new life in America will be shared by their daughter Deborah Stueber Registration is required Super Smash Bros. Tournament Thursday , November 16th at 6:30 PM ESPORTS fans and gamers , join us for a tree Smash Tournament this month and compete for a chance to win one of two pift cards . Must be 18 or older to participate Registration is required AARP Driving Tech Course Friday , November 17th at 11:00 AM Smart DriverTEK is a 90 - minute workshop offering an interactive way to stay up to date with the latest safety technology in your cument or rece Registration is required TikTok Book Club Saturday , November 18th at 12:00 PM JustTok Book Dub where we will read and discuss popular books and decide we think they are worth the type they receive This month we will be reading Black Sun by Rebecca Roonhorse . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out Midday Movie Saturday , November 18th at 1:00 PM Join us for a showing of Barbie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling Popcom will be provided Registration is required Sci - Fi and Fantasy Book Club Wednesday , November 29th at 1:00 PM Join us at our Science Fiction and Fantasy book club ! We will read and discuss books in the science fiction and fantasy genres each month . This month , we will be reading The Long Way to a Small , Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Light - Up Card Making Wednesday , November 29th at 6:00 PM Create a card that lights up to send to a loved one or to keep for yourse Registration is required Medicare Workshop Thursday , November 30th at 6:00 PM This is a great workshop for those who are turning 65 or who will be eligible for Medicare in the next six months . Gain an understanding of how Medicare and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans work 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235.412-775-4700PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG.PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG