Penn Hills Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 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 Session Saturdays, February 3rd and 17th 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 Mondays, February 5th and 19th 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. Mother Goose on the Loose Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and Saturday, February 10th 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. Art Empowers! Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM: Calling all young people ages 6 to 11! We will do creative projects that celebrate diversity and inspire change as we reinforce our individual interests and identity by empowering each other through art. Please register on our website 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. STEAM Lab: Black Innovators Thursdays, February 8th, 15th, and 29th at 5:00 PM Saturday, February 24th at 3:00 PM Children ages 6 to 11, work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects. Join us for new topics each session. For Black History Month, we will focus on the instrumental work of Black innovators in STEAM throughout history and today. Young Readers' Book Club: K - 2nd Saturday, February 10th at 1:00 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. February Library Programming Schedule All programs are free! Visit from Prada the Therapy Dog! Saturday, February 10th at 2:00 PM and Saturday, February 24th at 11:00 AM: Children of all ages, meet Prada the Therapy Dog! Prada is an AKC-licensed therapy dog and American Staffordshire Terrier, who loves snuggles and listening to stories. Music Mashup Mondays, February 12th and 26th at 10:30 AM: Families, join us for an interactive and engaging program that develops your child's gross and fine motor skills with an instrument. We will use instruments, scarves, and other objects while we read, dance to music, and make noise! Designed for children ages 2 through 5 years. Children's Self-Care Wednesday, February 14th at 5:00 PM: Stop by for some relaxing self-care activities. We will have stations of self-care items and meditative practices to calm and soothe Junior Readers' Book Club: 3rd to 5th Thursday, February 22nd 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. Spanish-English Storytime Saturday, February 24th 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. 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, February 3rd and 17th 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, February 6th at 5:30 PM: Join us in creating a safe, inclusive environment for everybody at the library. Spa Night: D.I.Y. Candles and Lip Balm Wednesday, February 7th at 3:30 PM: Celebrate self-care by creating your own spa night essentials! Teen Valentine's Day Party Saturday, February 10th at 1:00 PM: Celebrate Valentine's Day with snacks and games at the library! ADULT PROGRAMS Draw a Bluejay Thursday, February 1st at 1:00 PM OR 6:00 PM: Draw a bluejay in this step-by-step drawing class for all experience levels. Paint Like Basquiat Monday, February 12th at 3:30 PM: 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. Weekend Yoga! Saturday, February 3rd at 1:00 PM: All skill levels are welcome at our weekend yoga session! There will be a limited number of mats to borrow. Scrabble Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM: Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us. Accessible Crafts Wednesdays, February 7th & 21st and Thursdays, February 15th & 29th at 2:00 PM: A craft program for all abilities. Try out a new artistic activity each week with us! No registration required. Art Lab Puzzle Exchange Saturday, February 3rd at 11:00 AM: Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again? Bring in 1 Speak My Truth: A Poetic Experience an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange! Saturday, February 17th at 1:00 PM: Enjoy an afternoon of poetry and music. Pittsburgh native Kim Robinson will be reading her inspirational poems for us. Thursday, February 8th 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. This month, we will try our hand at "Felting Miniature Owls." Calypso Music Saturday, February 10th at 1:00 PM: Flautist Gemma Stemley will play various songs including Calypso, Jazz, and Blues tunes with classical Bossa Nova and Celtic selections. Gemma will also be speaking about the Mardi Gras Celebration in Trinidad in a comparison to the United States. Registration is required. Teenie Harris: A Chronicle of Life Monday, February 12th at 6:00 PM: Archivist Charlene Fogie-Barret will be presenting the one-of-a-kind Teenie Harris Archive, which boasts a richly detailed chronicle of everyday Black life ranging from World War Il to the Civil Rights Movement. It includes entertainers, Use felt to make two projects: a heart-shaped pillow and two local and national heroes, historic milestones, and many kissing animals. other significant hallmarks of Teenie's era. Registration is required. Learn about one of the century's most influential artists, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and create works in his art style. No-Sew Valentine's Crafts Wednesday, February 14th at 3:30 PM: Teen Cuisine Conversation Café Friday, February 9th 1:00 PM: Join the conversation. Participate in conversations about meaningful topics where anyone is welcome. Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday, February 10th 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 Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists by Mikki Kendall. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. Painting Meet-Up Tuesdays, February 13th & 27th at 10:00 AM: Work on paintings in the company of others. Collaborate, discuss, and share your work at this painters' meet up. Wednesday, February 28th at 4:00 PM: Learn kitchen basics and make a delicious treat! 1037 STOTLER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG Mystery Book Club Wednesday, February 14th at 1:00 PM: A discussion of mystery novels. This month, we will be reading Still Life by Louise Penny D.I.Y. Self-Care Spa Thursday, February 15th at 6:00 PM: Take care of yourself this winter season! Make 3 self- care items that you can take home with you for a relaxing evening Registration is required. Author Talk: The Power of Words Monday, February 19th at 6:00 PM: Tiffany Chamberliss will present her book The Power of Words: Discover, Discern, and Determine Your Divine Potential. Join us for a faith-based and inspirational author talk. Fiction Addiction Book Club Wednesday, February 21st at 1:00 PM: Join us for a lively book discussion. This month, we will be reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Cookbook Club Thursday, February 22nd at 6:00 PM: Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month. This month, we will be reading The Forest Feast by Erin Gleeson TikTok Book Club Saturday, February 24th 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 Chain-Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out. African American Genealogy Workshop Saturday, February 24th at 1:00 PM: Explore your family history as you learn how to create a 5-generation genealogical pedigree chart. Special attention will be given to how to research African American Ancestry, but all people are welcome at this free workshop hosted by the organization Finding Deep Roots. Registration is required. Penn Hills Historical Interest Group Monday, February 26th 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 together. Black History Month Jazz Celebration Monday, February 26th at 6:00 PM: Join us for a Black History Month celebration as C. Payne and Jazz Central take us on a musical tour of Jazz greats! Registration is required. Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club Wednesday, February 28th 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 Dresden Files: Storm Front by Jim Butcher. Penn Hills Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 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 Session Saturdays , February 3rd and 17th 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 Mondays , February 5th and 19th 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 . Mother Goose on the Loose Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and Saturday , February 10th 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 . Art Empowers ! Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM : Calling all young people ages 6 to 11 ! We will do creative projects that celebrate diversity and inspire change as we reinforce our individual interests and identity by empowering each other through art . Please register on our website 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 . STEAM Lab : Black Innovators Thursdays , February 8th , 15th , and 29th at 5:00 PM Saturday , February 24th at 3:00 PM Children ages 6 to 11 , work with your hands and experiment with STEAM projects . Join us for new topics each session . For Black History Month , we will focus on the instrumental work of Black innovators in STEAM throughout history and today . Young Readers ' Book Club : K - 2nd Saturday , February 10th at 1:00 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 . February Library Programming Schedule All programs are free ! Visit from Prada the Therapy Dog ! Saturday , February 10th at 2:00 PM and Saturday , February 24th at 11:00 AM : Children of all ages , meet Prada the Therapy Dog ! Prada is an AKC - licensed therapy dog and American Staffordshire Terrier , who loves snuggles and listening to stories . Music Mashup Mondays , February 12th and 26th at 10:30 AM : Families , join us for an interactive and engaging program that develops your child's gross and fine motor skills with an instrument . We will use instruments , scarves , and other objects while we read , dance to music , and make noise ! Designed for children ages 2 through 5 years . Children's Self - Care Wednesday , February 14th at 5:00 PM : Stop by for some relaxing self - care activities . We will have stations of self - care items and meditative practices to calm and soothe Junior Readers ' Book Club : 3rd to 5th Thursday , February 22nd 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 . Spanish - English Storytime Saturday , February 24th 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 . 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 , February 3rd and 17th 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 , February 6th at 5:30 PM : Join us in creating a safe , inclusive environment for everybody at the library . Spa Night : D.I.Y. Candles and Lip Balm Wednesday , February 7th at 3:30 PM : Celebrate self - care by creating your own spa night essentials ! Teen Valentine's Day Party Saturday , February 10th at 1:00 PM : Celebrate Valentine's Day with snacks and games at the library ! ADULT PROGRAMS Draw a Bluejay Thursday , February 1st at 1:00 PM OR 6:00 PM : Draw a bluejay in this step - by - step drawing class for all experience levels . Paint Like Basquiat Monday , February 12th at 3:30 PM : 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 . Weekend Yoga ! Saturday , February 3rd at 1:00 PM : All skill levels are welcome at our weekend yoga session ! There will be a limited number of mats to borrow . Scrabble Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM : Meet other scrabble lovers and play a few games with us . Accessible Crafts Wednesdays , February 7th & 21st and Thursdays , February 15th & 29th at 2:00 PM : A craft program for all abilities . Try out a new artistic activity each week with us ! No registration required . Art Lab Puzzle Exchange Saturday , February 3rd at 11:00 AM : Tired of doing the same puzzle over and over again ? Bring in 1 Speak My Truth : A Poetic Experience an old puzzle and find a new one at our puzzle exchange ! Saturday , February 17th at 1:00 PM : Enjoy an afternoon of poetry and music . Pittsburgh native Kim Robinson will be reading her inspirational poems for us . Thursday , February 8th 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 . This month , we will try our hand at " Felting Miniature Owls . " Calypso Music Saturday , February 10th at 1:00 PM : Flautist Gemma Stemley will play various songs including Calypso , Jazz , and Blues tunes with classical Bossa Nova and Celtic selections . Gemma will also be speaking about the Mardi Gras Celebration in Trinidad in a comparison to the United States . Registration is required . Teenie Harris : A Chronicle of Life Monday , February 12th at 6:00 PM : Archivist Charlene Fogie - Barret will be presenting the one - of - a - kind Teenie Harris Archive , which boasts a richly detailed chronicle of everyday Black life ranging from World War Il to the Civil Rights Movement . It includes entertainers , Use felt to make two projects : a heart - shaped pillow and two local and national heroes , historic milestones , and many kissing animals . other significant hallmarks of Teenie's era . Registration is required . Learn about one of the century's most influential artists , Jean - Michel Basquiat , and create works in his art style . No - Sew Valentine's Crafts Wednesday , February 14th at 3:30 PM : Teen Cuisine Conversation Café Friday , February 9th 1:00 PM : Join the conversation . Participate in conversations about meaningful topics where anyone is welcome . Graphic Novel Book Club Saturday , February 10th 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 Amazons , Abolitionists , and Activists by Mikki Kendall . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . Painting Meet - Up Tuesdays , February 13th & 27th at 10:00 AM : Work on paintings in the company of others . Collaborate , discuss , and share your work at this painters ' meet up . Wednesday , February 28th at 4:00 PM : Learn kitchen basics and make a delicious treat ! 1037 STOTLER ROAD , PITTSBURGH , PA 15235 412-775-4700 PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG PHLIBRARY@PENNHILLSLIBRARY.ORG Mystery Book Club Wednesday , February 14th at 1:00 PM : A discussion of mystery novels . This month , we will be reading Still Life by Louise Penny D.I.Y. Self - Care Spa Thursday , February 15th at 6:00 PM : Take care of yourself this winter season ! Make 3 self care items that you can take home with you for a relaxing evening Registration is required . Author Talk : The Power of Words Monday , February 19th at 6:00 PM : Tiffany Chamberliss will present her book The Power of Words : Discover , Discern , and Determine Your Divine Potential . Join us for a faith - based and inspirational author talk . Fiction Addiction Book Club Wednesday , February 21st at 1:00 PM : Join us for a lively book discussion . This month , we will be reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett . Cookbook Club Thursday , February 22nd at 6:00 PM : Share tips and try recipes as we explore cooking and baking with a different cookbook each month . This month , we will be reading The Forest Feast by Erin Gleeson TikTok Book Club Saturday , February 24th 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 Chain - Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei - Brenyah . A limited number of copies will be available at the library for check out . African American Genealogy Workshop Saturday , February 24th at 1:00 PM : Explore your family history as you learn how to create a 5 - generation genealogical pedigree chart . Special attention will be given to how to research African American Ancestry , but all people are welcome at this free workshop hosted by the organization Finding Deep Roots . Registration is required . Penn Hills Historical Interest Group Monday , February 26th 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 together . Black History Month Jazz Celebration Monday , February 26th at 6:00 PM : Join us for a Black History Month celebration as C. Payne and Jazz Central take us on a musical tour of Jazz greats ! Registration is required . Sci - Fi and Fantasy Book Club Wednesday , February 28th 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 Dresden Files : Storm Front by Jim Butcher .