Penn Hills Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Mother Goose on the Loose Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and Saturday, January 13th at 10:30 AM: Mother Goose is an early literacy 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. Explore Process Art Tuesday, January 2nd at 1:00 PM: Children of all ages explore, experiment, and create freely in this 45-minute open-ended art session. We provide the tools of the trade, and you decide what to create. Food Scientists Tuesday, January 2nd at 3:00 PM: Children ages 6-11 join us for engaging, visual experiments around the foods we love as we learn about the research of food scientists. Please register online or by calling the library. 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: Explore books, songs, and rhymes that expand the imagination, inspire self-discovery, and develop early literacy 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 Sessions Saturdays, January 6th and 20th 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. Family Storytime Monday, January 8th at 10:30 AM: Families, join us for fun stories, songs, and books! Designed for ages birth to 5 years old, but all ages and siblings are welcome. This storytime focuses on creating a shared experience and bond around books. STEAM Lab January Library Programming Schedule All programs are free! The library will be closed on Monday, January 1st and Monday, January 15th. Maker Lab Tuesdays, January 16th and 30th at 5:00 PM Saturdays, January 13th and 27th at 3:00 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. Young Readers' Book Club: K-2nd Wednesday, January 17th at 5:00 PM: Children in grades K 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 fun community art project together around our reading. Move Your Body Monday, January 22nd 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. Spanish-English Storytime Saturday, January 27th at 10:30 AM: Join us for a Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish featuring stories and songs that introduce concepts such as counting and colors in both languages. Open Play Monday, January 29th at 10:30 AM: Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers enjoy playtime in our large Community Room with fun children's music and toys! Caregivers will have the chance to socialize with other grownups while being able to keep an eye on your little one. Junior Readers' Book Club: 3rd to 5th Wednesday, January 31st 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. TEEN PROGRAMS 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 Saturdays, January 6th and 20th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a monthly D&D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs! No experience required. Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday, January 9th at 5:30 PM: Join us in creating a safe, inclusive environment for everybody at the library. Journaling Wednesday, January 10th at 3:30 PM: Start the new year with new habits! Learn the basics of journaling including how to customize your journal, plus the therapeutic benefits! Make a Photo Flexangle Wednesday, January 17th at 3:30 PM: Shrinky Dinks Wednesday, January 24th at 3:30 PM: Create your own keychains and decor with Shrinky Dinks! Barbie Day Saturday, January 27th at 1:00 PM: Hi Barbie! Join us for some Barbie-themed crafts and a screening of the new Barbie movie! Needle Felting Wednesday, January 31st at 3:30 PM: Learn the basics of needle felting and create your own small stuffed animal! ADULT PROGRAMS Scrabble Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM: Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us. Accessible Crafts Every Wednesday at 2:00 PM: A craft program for all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity each week with us! No registration required. Yoga Every Friday at 2:00 PM: 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, January 6th at 11:00 AM: Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again? Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! Weekend Yoga! Saturday, January 6th at 1:00 PM: All skill levels are welcome at our weekend yoga session! There will be a limited number of mats to borrow. Painting Meet-Up Tuesdays January 9th and 23rd 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, January 10th at 1:00 PM: A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading The Dry by Jane Harper. Art Lab Thursday, January 11th at 1:00 OR 6:00 PM: Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. Registration is required. Please only register for one of the sessions. Call the library for information about what we will be creating this month! Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday, January 13th at 11:00 AM: Conversation Café Friday, January 12th 1:00 PM: Join the conversation. Participate in conversations about meaningful topics where anyone is welcome Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel. This month, we will be reading V for Vendetta by Alan Moore. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. MLK Jazz Tribute Saturday, January 13th at 1:00 PM: Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Jazz speaks for life." Join local musician Calvin Stemley as he presents a musical tour of jazz from King's era. Registration is required. Fiction Addiction Book Club Wednesday, January 17th at 1:00 PM: Join us for a lively book discussion. This month, we will be reading The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Winter Animals Thursday, January 18th at 5:30 PM: When the weather gets colder, have you ever wondered how animals cope with the change in the seasons? Cozy up and learn about the many ways that animals in our backyard deal with the cold! This presentation is brought to you by our neighbors at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Registration is required. How to: Draw a Raven Mondays, January 22nd and 29th at 6:00 PM: In celebration of Poe's birthday month, we will be drawing a raven! The first session we will draw using pencil and the second session we will draw using charcoal. Registration is required. Please register online once for both sessions. Cookbook Club Thursday, January 25th at 6:00 PM: Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month. Please call the library for this month's book club selection. TikTok Book Club Saturday, January 27th at 12:00 PM: Join us at TikTok Book Club where we will read and discuss popular TikTok books and decide if we think they are worth the hype they receive. This month, we will be reading Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club Wednesday, January 31st at 1:00 PM: Tuesdays, January 9th and 23rd at 5:00 PM: Children ages 6 to 11, work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects! We will cover a different topic each session. Please register online or by calling the library. Learn how to cut and fold paper to make a one-of-a- kind way to show off your favorite pictures. 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235.412-775-4700. PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG.PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG 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 Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. Penn Hills Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Mother Goose on the Loose Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and Saturday , January 13th at 10:30 AM : Mother Goose is an early literacy 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 . Explore Process Art Tuesday , January 2nd at 1:00 PM : Children of all ages explore , experiment , and create freely in this 45 - minute open - ended art session . We provide the tools of the trade , and you decide what to create . Food Scientists Tuesday , January 2nd at 3:00 PM : Children ages 6-11 join us for engaging , visual experiments around the foods we love as we learn about the research of food scientists . Please register online or by calling the library . 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 : Explore books , songs , and rhymes that expand the imagination , inspire self - discovery , and develop early literacy 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 Sessions Saturdays , January 6th and 20th 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 . Family Storytime Monday , January 8th at 10:30 AM : Families , join us for fun stories , songs , and books ! Designed for ages birth to 5 years old , but all ages and siblings are welcome . This storytime focuses on creating a shared experience and bond around books . STEAM Lab January Library Programming Schedule All programs are free ! The library will be closed on Monday , January 1st and Monday , January 15th . Maker Lab Tuesdays , January 16th and 30th at 5:00 PM Saturdays , January 13th and 27th at 3:00 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 . Young Readers ' Book Club : K - 2nd Wednesday , January 17th at 5:00 PM : Children in grades K 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 fun community art project together around our reading . Move Your Body Monday , January 22nd 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 . Spanish - English Storytime Saturday , January 27th at 10:30 AM : Join us for a Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish featuring stories and songs that introduce concepts such as counting and colors in both languages . Open Play Monday , January 29th at 10:30 AM : Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers enjoy playtime in our large Community Room with fun children's music and toys ! Caregivers will have the chance to socialize with other grownups while being able to keep an eye on your little one . Junior Readers ' Book Club : 3rd to 5th Wednesday , January 31st 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 . TEEN PROGRAMS 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 Saturdays , January 6th and 20th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a monthly D & D campaign and try out other tabletop RPGs ! No experience required . Gender and Sexualities Alliance Tuesday , January 9th at 5:30 PM : Join us in creating a safe , inclusive environment for everybody at the library . Journaling Wednesday , January 10th at 3:30 PM : Start the new year with new habits ! Learn the basics of journaling including how to customize your journal , plus the therapeutic benefits ! Make a Photo Flexangle Wednesday , January 17th at 3:30 PM : Shrinky Dinks Wednesday , January 24th at 3:30 PM : Create your own keychains and decor with Shrinky Dinks ! Barbie Day Saturday , January 27th at 1:00 PM : Hi Barbie ! Join us for some Barbie - themed crafts and a screening of the new Barbie movie ! Needle Felting Wednesday , January 31st at 3:30 PM : Learn the basics of needle felting and create your own small stuffed animal ! ADULT PROGRAMS Scrabble Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM : Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us . Accessible Crafts Every Wednesday at 2:00 PM : A craft program for all abilities . Try out a new artistic activity each week with us ! No registration required . Yoga Every Friday at 2:00 PM : 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 , January 6th at 11:00 AM : Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again ? Bring in an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! Weekend Yoga ! Saturday , January 6th at 1:00 PM : All skill levels are welcome at our weekend yoga session ! There will be a limited number of mats to borrow . Painting Meet - Up Tuesdays January 9th and 23rd 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 , January 10th at 1:00 PM : A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading The Dry by Jane Harper . Art Lab Thursday , January 11th at 1:00 OR 6:00 PM : Join us every month as we work in different art mediums . Registration is required . Please only register for one of the sessions . Call the library for information about what we will be creating this month ! Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday , January 13th at 11:00 AM : Conversation Café Friday , January 12th 1:00 PM : Join the conversation . Participate in conversations about meaningful topics where anyone is welcome Join other graphic novel enthusiasts in a discussion about the story and art of the graphic novel . This month , we will be reading V for Vendetta by Alan Moore . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . MLK Jazz Tribute Saturday , January 13th at 1:00 PM : Martin Luther King Jr. once said , " Jazz speaks for life . " Join local musician Calvin Stemley as he presents a musical tour of jazz from King's era . Registration is required . Fiction Addiction Book Club Wednesday , January 17th at 1:00 PM : Join us for a lively book discussion . This month , we will be reading The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah . Winter Animals Thursday , January 18th at 5:30 PM : When the weather gets colder , have you ever wondered how animals cope with the change in the seasons ? Cozy up and learn about the many ways that animals in our backyard deal with the cold ! This presentation is brought to you by our neighbors at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center . Registration is required . How to : Draw a Raven Mondays , January 22nd and 29th at 6:00 PM : In celebration of Poe's birthday month , we will be drawing a raven ! The first session we will draw using pencil and the second session we will draw using charcoal . Registration is required . Please register online once for both sessions . Cookbook Club Thursday , January 25th at 6:00 PM : Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month . Please call the library for this month's book club selection . TikTok Book Club Saturday , January 27th at 12:00 PM : Join us at TikTok Book Club where we will read and discuss popular TikTok books and decide if we think they are worth the hype they receive . This month , we will be reading Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . Sci - Fi and Fantasy Book Club Wednesday , January 31st at 1:00 PM : Tuesdays , January 9th and 23rd at 5:00 PM : Children ages 6 to 11 , work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects ! We will cover a different topic each session . Please register online or by calling the library . Learn how to cut and fold paper to make a one - of - a kind way to show off your favorite pictures . 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235.412-775-4700 . PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG.PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG 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 Seveneves by Neal Stephenson .