Summer Reading is in full swing!

Summer Reading is in full swing! It's not to late to join in the fun! We have a reading club for EVERY AGE and READING ABILITY, from babies through adults! Libraries ROCK!

Stop in the Library to sign up and receive a fun goody bag!

Tiny Serenaders is for babies and toddlers, recommended ages 0 - 2. Children earn a set weekly prize just for being read to! Prizes include stickers, bubbles, a mini beach ball, and so much more!

Listening Musicians is for children not yet reading confidently on their own OR just learning how to read (recommended for ages 3 - 6). Children earn a raffle ticket* for every 10 books they listen to or read on their own. Complete activities on our literacy bingo board to earn even more raffle tickets! Earn an instant prize for each library visit**!

Reading Rock Stars is for children reading confidently on their own, up through going into 5th grade. Children earn a raffle ticket* for every hour they spend reading. Complete activities on our literacy bingo board to earn even more raffle tickets! Earn an instant prize for each library visit**!

Teen Readers going into grades 6 - 12 earn a raffle ticket * for every hour they spend reading. Complete activities on our literacy bingo board to earn even more raffle tickets! Earn an instant prize for each library visit**!

Adults can get in the fun too! Adults have five different ways they can earn raffle tickets*: attend any library program, write a review for a music cd, write a book review, complete an activity on the adult bingo board, or complete a music scramble worksheet! Check out our website (www.pleasanthillslibrary.org) for a complete list of exciting upcoming programs throughout the summer!

*Winners need not be present at time of raffle drawings.
**One instant prize per day.

Stop in the Library today to register and learn more!!

Summer Reading Club ends August 11th!

It's gonna to be MAY!

Weekly storytimes are taking a break in May, but don't fret, there's still lots of other fun things happening at the Library!

Plus, SUMMER READING IS COMING SOON! Check back for more information about all the awesomeness that is Summer Reading Club!

Click here for a printable version of our May program newsletter.

Special programs for teens in grades 6 - 12:

Classic Cartoons - Thursday, May 3 @ 3:30 pm - Come relax afterschool and watch some old school classic cartoons. Enjoy popcorn while watching old favorites and making some new favorites. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun.

Games N@ - Thursday, May 10 @ 3:30 pm - Bring your friends and challenge each other to a game of Uno, Trivia, and others! Feel like dancing with Just Dance or racing your best friend in Mario Kart? We've got that too! Don't forget about the pizza! No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Practice SAT or ACT with The Princeton Review - Saturday, May 12 @ 11:00 am - Join the folks from The Princeton Review for a FREE full-length pencil and paper practice exam. Choose between taking the SAT or the ACT exam. Get a feel for the real exam for free before you take it! Please register by visiting the Library, calling 412-655-2424, or online here: https://www.princetonreview.com/product/offerings?id=380388&z=15211

Fun Programs for Childrens & Teens:

Magnet & Pinback Button Making - Tuesday, May 29 @ 4:00 pm - Learn how to make your very own decorative magnets and pinback buttons. We'll search through old magazines for awesome pictures plus we'll create our own unique designs. For children and teens in Kindergarten - 12th grade. Please register!

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, May 30 @ 4:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us on the last Wednesday of every month! Come build whatever you want and when you're done, we'll put it up on display for everyone to enjoy! For children and teens ages 3 and up. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Family Fun:

PJ Family Storytime: 7 ate 9 - Monday, May 7 @ 7:00 pm - Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because seven eight (ate) nine! Join us for humorous number stories, songs, games, a numerical craft, and a scrumptious snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Please register!

Mom & Me Spa - Monday, May 14 @ 6:30 pm - Children are invited to bring their favorite woman to the Library for an exquisitie night of pampering! We'll make bath bombs, bath salts, and other spa essentials! Enjoy light refreshments while delighting in each other's company. A $2 donation per person is requested and will be collected at the event. Recommended for children ages 6 and up with a caregiver. Please register!

Family Building Workshop - Thursday, May 17 @ 11:00 am - Enjoy the day off of school at the Library! We'll have a variety of building materials on hand to explore and create with! Lincoln Logs, Magna-Tiles, marshmallows, toothpicks, paper tubes, and so much more! Recommended for families with children ages 2 and up. Please register!

To register for ANY program, please visit the Library, call 412-655-2424, or email Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

April showers bring May flowers! (Hopefully, anyway)

Even through it doesn't always feel like it outside, we're excited that it's SPRING!!

SPRING into the Library for awesome books and terrific programs! 

Click here for a printable version of our April or May children, teen & family newsletter.

***Weekly storytimes will be taking a break in May. Make sure to enjoy the last two weeks before our Spring break. Weekly storytimes will resume the week of June 5th!**

Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays, April 17 & 24 @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays, April 18 & 25 @ 10:30 & 11:30 am

TOT Time - Thursdays, April 19 & 26 @ 10:30 am

Chapter Chat: Teen Book Club - Thursday, April 19 @ 3:30 pm - This month we're reading our favorites! Read your favorite young adult book and come prepared to convince everyone that it's the best book ever written! There will also be snacks. For teens in grades 6 - 12. Registration requested but not required.

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesdays, April 25 & May 30 @ 4:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us on the last Wednesday of every month! Build whatever you want and when you're done we'll put it up on display. For children ages 3 and up. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Teen Smoothie Making Competition - Wednesday, April 25 @ 6:30 pm - Do you have what it takes to make the most delicious smoothie in the world? Test your smoothie making skills against your friends to find out who can make the best one. A $5 donation per person is requested and will be collected at the event. For teens in grades 6 - 12. Please register!

SAT Strategy Session with The Princeton Review - Saturday, April 28 @ 1:00 pm - Learn everything there is to know about the SAT exam! A Princeton Review expert will talk about how to properly manage your time, process of elimination when answering questions, what to expect before taking the exam, and score-rising strategies you can use on test day. For teens in grades 9 - 12. To register online, please visit: https://www.princetonreview.com/product/offerings/384091

Which was Better? Book VS. Movie Family Book Club - Monday, April 30 @ 6:00 pm - Before our meeting, read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll as a family. We'll talk about the book and then watch the movie while snacking on popcorn and punch! After the movie we'll decide which we liked better and why. Extra copies of each month's selection are available at the circulation desk. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Please register!

To register for ANY program, please visit the circulation desk at the Library, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

Party at the Library!

March is finally here and we have soooooo many fun things happening at the Library! So many fun reasons to celebrate! We hope you can join us for one or all of these awesome upcoming programs!

To register for ANY program, please visit the Library, call 412-655-2424, or email Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net 

Classic Cartoons - Thursday, March 1 @ 3:30 pm - Come relax after school and watch some old school classic cartoons. Enjoy popcorn while watching old favorites and making some new favorites. For students in grades 6—12. No registration necessary—just show up ready for fun!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! 
Saturday, March 3rd from 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Join us for our annual awesome finale celebration of Read Across America Week with a special birthday party for Dr. Seuss! Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and other fun activities from 12:00 — 1:30, with stories read by special guest readers from 1:30 — 2:00.
Fun for the whole family! Please register!

PJ Family Storytime: In the Heart of the Jungle - Monday, March 5 @ 7:00 pm - What animals live in the jungle? Join us for stories, silly songs, fun games, a craft, and a delicious snack! Wear
your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

Teen Games N@ - Thursday, March 8 @ 3:30 pm - Stuff your face with pizza and other delicious snacks while playing a wide variety of board, card, and Wii games while hanging out with friends. For students in grades 6—12. No registration necessary—just show up ready for fun!

Family Dance Party - Monday, March 12 @ 7:00 pm - It’s almost spring so let’s dance those winter blues away! We’ll dance to a variety of music, use fun props, try out some different instruments, and work up a sweat while having an awesome time dancing together. Fun for the whole family! Please register!

Leprechaun Traps - Wednesday, March 14 @ 4:00 pm - Make a colorful trap in hopes of catching your very own Leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day! Feel free to bring along any recyclables you’d like to use in your trap; tissue boxes work great as traps! A $2 donation per child is requested and will be collected at the event. For children in Kindergarten—5th Grade. Please register!

Chapter Chat: Teen Book Club - Thursday, March 15 @ 3:30 pm - This month we’re reading The 5th Wave by Richard Yancey. Read the book prior to our meeting then come for lively discussion and snacks related to the book’s theme. Extra copies of each month’s title will be available at the circulation desk. For students in grades 6—12. Registration requested but not required.

Annual Family Egg Hunt Extravaganza - Sunday, March 18 @ 3:00 pm - A mischievous bunny has hidden eggs throughout the entire library and we need your help to find them! Join us for stories, games, crafts, snacks, and an extreme egg hunt! A $2 donation per child is requested and will be collected at the event. This is an after-hours program: Library doors will open at 2:45 pm! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

Teen Spa Night - Wednesday, March 21 @ 6:30 pm - Have you ever wanted to make your own bath bomb? Come to the Library to find out how! A $5 donation is requested and will be collected at the event. For students in grades 6—12. Please register by emailing Ms. Maria at inksm@einetwork.net

Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale:

Thursday, March 22 from 6:00 — 8:00 pm : Preview Night - For $6 admission, you can enjoy delicious refreshments and get a first look at all of the awesome items!
Friday, March 23 from 10:00 am — 8:00 pm - Stop by between 6:30—8:00 pm to do a fun craft with Miss Dani!
Saturday, March 24 from 10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 25 from 12:00 — 3:00 pm: Bag Sale! - Fill one of our boxes for $6, or one of our plastic bags for $3.

Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale will take place at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building located at 410 E. Bruceton Road.

Which was Better? Book VS. Movie Family Book Club - Monday, March 26 @ 6:00 pm - our meeting, read The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster as a family. We’ll talk about the book and then watch the movie while snacking on popcorn and punch! After the movie we’ll decide which we liked better and why. Extra copies of each month’s title will be available at the circulation desk. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Please register!

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, March 28 @ 4:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us on the last Wednesday of every month! Build whatever you want and when you’re done we’ll put it up on display. For children ages 3 and up. No registration necessary—just show up ready for fun!

Click here for a downloadable version of our March Children, Teen & Family Newsletter.

Will Spring ever come?

Winter always feels like it stretches on for-ev-er! 

Never fear, the Library has tons of fun activities for you to chase those winter blues away!

Click here for a printable version of our February newsletter.

HEY TEENS! (and parents of teens!) 
We've made some changes to our monthly programming schedule. Check out our new offerings! The following programs are for teens in grades 6 - 12. Please direct any questions about teen programming to Maria at inksm@einetwork.net

Classic Cartoons - First Thursday of the month - February 1 @ 3:30 pm

Enjoy popcorn while watching old school classic cartoons! 

Games N@ - Second Thursday of the month - February 8 @ 3:30 pm

Stuff your face with pizza and other delicious snacks while playing a wide variety of board, card, and Wii games!

Chapter Chat: Teen Book Club - Third Thursday of the month - February 15 @ 3:30 pm

This month we're reading Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen. Read the book prior to our meeting then come for lively discussion and snacks! Extra copies of each month's selection are available at the circulation desk. 

Our Family Fort Night returns!!!

Join us for our 2nd Annual Family Fort Night on Friday, February 23 @ 6:00 pm for a truly unique Library experience! Come to the Library after-hours and build your own family fort! We'll start with some silly bedtime stories, then explore the Library to find the perfect spot for a reading nook! We'll read by the light of our flashlights and even play a few glow-in-the-dark games! Please bring any supplies you'd like to use such as blankets, pillows, and flashlights. This is an after-hours program - Library doors will open at 5:45 pm! Please register!

Check out these other AWESOME LIBRARY PROGRAMS!!!

PJ Family Storytime - Monkey See, Monkey Do - Monday, February 5 @ 7:00 pm - Monkeys are known for being mischievous! Join us for stories about monkeys, silly songs, fun games, a monkey craft, and a scrumptious snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

Tail Waggin' Tutors - Monday, February 12 @ 7:00 pm - Trained therapy dogs will be here hoping to hear a story or two! Practice your reading skills while enjoying the company of some furry friends. Make a craft or two while waiting for your turn. For children ages 4 and up – reading ability encouraged but not required. Please register!

No-Sew Heart Pillows - Wednesday, February 14 @ 4:00 pm - Learn how to make a heart-shaped pillow out of super soft fleece. Once the pillow is put together, we'll decorate it using puffy paint and fabric markers! Keep your pillow for yourself or give it to your Valentine! A $2 donation is requested and will be collected at the event. For children in grades 1 - 5. Please register!

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, February 28 @ 4:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us on the last Wednesday of every month! We'll have Legos you can use but feel free to bring your own. For children ages 3 and up. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

To register for ANY program, please visit the Library, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from all of us here at Pleasant Hills Public Library! We hope 2018 is filled with peace, love, joy, and of course, reading!!!

The Library will be closed on Monday, January 1st. 

Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd.

New Year, new programs!

Click here to get a printable version of our January 2018 newsletter.

Weekly Storytimes are back!!

Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays, January 2 - April 24 @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm - Explore different themes through stories, songs, a craft, and a snack! For children ages 3 1/2 - 6 years old, with or without a caregiver.

Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays, January 3 - April 25 @ 10:30 & 11:30 am - Nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more! For children birth - 2 years old, with a caregiver.

TOT Time - Thursdays, January 4 - April 26 @ 10:30 am - Learn and grow with stories, songs, finger plays, fun activities, and a snack! For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years old, with a caregiver.

Check out these other awesome upcoming programs! 

To register for ANY program, please visit the Library, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

PJ Storytime: Splish, Splash, Taking a Bath! ~ Monday, January 8 from 7:00 —7:45 pm ~ January 8th is National Bubble Bath Day! Let’s celebrate with stories, songs, fun games, a bubbly craft, and a delicious snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

Teen Games ’N@ ~ Thursday, January 11 from 3:30 — 4:30 pm ~ Stuff your face with pizza and other delicious snacks while playing a wide variety of board, card, and Wii games while hanging out with friends. For students in grades 6—12. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Handprint Flower Fundraiser ~ Monday, January 15 at 6:00 pm ~ Would you like to help the library while also being a part of library history? Join Lynne Mack, local artist, who will be sharing her talents for a spectacular way to leave your mark on the library walls! For a donation of $25, your handprint will grace our space as a beautiful flower. All proceeds benefit our library. Fun for the whole family! Please register!

Parenting Help: Encouraging Speech and Language Development at Home ~ Tuesdays, January 16 & 30 at 6:00 pm ~ Join Jill Shook, a speech-language pathologist, to learn about speech and language development and milestones. During our first session, we’ll cover milestones to watch out for, what speech therapy is, and if your child would benefit. During the second session, we’ll talk about how to encourage speech development at home and answer your questions. Children are welcome to attend with their parents. Questions about these sessions can be sent to jillshookslp@jillshooktherapy.com prior to the program. Please register!

Preschool Dance Party ~ Wednesday, January 17 from 1:30—2:00 pm ~ Come dance your winter blues away at our Library! We’ll dance to a variety of music, use fun props, and work up a sweat while having an awesome time! For children ages 2 and up, with a caregiver. Please register!

Chapter Chat: Teen Book Club ~ Thursday, January 18 at 3:30 pm ~ We’re starting a new book club just for teens! The first book will be Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. If you haven’t already read this one, read the book prior to our meeting (watching the movie doesn’t count!) then come for lively discussion and snacks related to the book’s theme. Extra copies of each month’s title will be available at the library. For students in grades 6—12. Registration is requested, but not required.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors ~ Monday, January 22 from 7:00 — 8:00 pm ~ Trained therapy dogs will be here hoping to hear a story or two! Practice your reading skills while enjoying the company of some furry friends! Make a fun craft or two while waiting for your turn. For children ages 4 and up — reading ability encouraged but not required. Please register!

Which was Better: Book VS. Movie Family Book Club ~ Monday, January 29 at 6:00 pm ~ Before our meeting, read The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum as a family. We’ll talk about the book and then watch the movie while snacking on popcorn and punch! After the movie we’ll decide which we liked better and why. Extra copies of each month’s title will be available at the circulation desk. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Please register!

Lego Extravaganza Club ~ Wednesday, January 31 from 4:00 — 5:00 pm ~ Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us on the last Wednesday of every month! Build whatever you want and when you’re done we’ll put it up on display. For children ages 3 and up. No registration necessary—just show up ready for fun!

To register for ANY program, please visit the Library, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

'Tis the Season for READING!

Weekly storytimes are taking a break throughout December but there are TONS of FUN PROGRAMS happening all month long!!!

Click here for a complete list of ALL Holiday programs

Click here for our Children, Teen & Family December newsletter

PJ Family Storytime: Penguin Parade: Monday, December 4 from 7:00 - 7:45 pm - Penguins are parading around inside the Library! Join us for penguin stories, silly songs, a fun craft, and a scrumptious snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! Please register! 

Painting Bookends: A Holiday Craft for Teens AND Adults: Tuesday, December 5 at 6:00 pm - Looking for a unique handcrafted present? Join us as we paint a set of bookends for the special book lover in your life. A $3 donation per person is requested and will be collected at the event. For teens in grades 6 - 12 AND adults. Please register!

Ornaments Made with Love: Family Ornament Making: Wednesday, December 6 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Start a new family tradition by making an ornament together with love! We'll make a few different types that you can use to decorate your home year after year. A $ 2 donation per child is requested and will be collected at the event. For children ages 2 and up, with a caregiver. Please register!

Perler Bead Ornaments: Wednesday, December 6 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Design your own holiday ornaments using a variety of brightly colored and even some glow-in-the-dark perler beads! A $2 donation per crafter is requested and will be collected at the event. For children and teens in grades 3 and up. Please register!

Teen Games N@ - Thursdays, December 7 & 14 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Join us on the first and second Thursday of every month for games, snacks, and an awesome time! Stuff your face with pizza and other delicious snacks while playing a wide variety of board, card, and Wii games with your friends. For teens in grades 6 – 12. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Annual Family Holiday Party - Monday, December 11 at 6:30 pm - Celebrate the holidays in style at the Library!  Enjoy holiday stories, fun games, cool crafts, delicious snacks, and a special visit from the man in red! A $2 donation per child and ½ dozen cookies to share requested from each family. Fun for the whole family! Please register!

Annual Gingerbread House Workshop - Saturday, December 16 at 11:00 am OR 1:00 pm - Let your creativity run wild while you use a variety of edible materials to decorate a pre-made gingerbread house! A $3 donation per house decorator is requested and will be collected at the event. Fun for the whole family! Please register!

Introduction to Kinderflute - Tuesday, December 19 at 10:30 am - KinderFlute is designed to teach kids how to play flute using fun and games to keep them engaged. Join us for an introductory class with instructor Katie Shesko where kids will learn the basics of music and flute playing. Recommended for children ages 4 - 9. Please register!

Classic Holiday 'Toons - Thursday, December 21 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm - In honor of the upcoming holidays, our Anime club will be watching old school holiday favorites! Enjoy snacks while you get in the holiday spirit! No Grinches allowed! For teens in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, December 27 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us on the last Wednesday of every month! We'll have Legos you can use but feel free to bring your own. For children ages 3 and up. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

To register for ANY program, please visit the Library, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

Upcoming Storytime Break

The Library will be closing at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 22. The Library will remain closed Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24. Normal operating hours will resume on Saturday, November 25. 

We hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Our weekly storytimes will be taking a break in December. 

Don't miss the last two weeks of awesome weekly fun!

(Don't worry - weekly storytimes will return in January 2018!)

Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays, November 21 & 28  @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm 

(returning January 2)

For children ages 3 1/2 - 6 years old, with or without a caregiver

Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays, November 22 & 29  @ 10:30 am & 11:30 am

(returning January 3)

For children ages birth - 2 years old, with a caregiver

TOT Time - Thursday, November 30 @ 10:30 am 

 (returning January 4) 

For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years old, with a caregiver.

Join in the fun happening at your Library this November!

Sock Creations - Monday, November 20 @ 4:00 pm - Do you have mismatched socks lying around? Bring them to the Library and transform them into a cool creature such as an octopus, rabbit, caterpillar, or penguin. For children and teens in grades 3 and up. Please register!

Which was Better: Book VS. Movie Family Book Club - Monday, November 27 @ 6:00 pm - Before our meeting, read The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling as a family. At the meeting, we’ll talk about the book and then we’ll watch the movie while snacking on popcorn and punch! After the movie we’ll talk about the similarities and differences, then decide which we liked better. Extra copies of each month’s title will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Please register!

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, November 29 @ 4:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us on the last Wednesday of every month! We'll have Legos you can use but feel free to bring your own. For children ages 3 and up. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Hooray for Fall!

It's officially Fall, even though it doesn't really feel like it. We're excited anyway! We've got tons of awesome programs happening soon so make sure to check out our October Newsletter for more information.

We're excited to announce our FIRST EVER LITERARY PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST!!!

Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character using any materials you would like! Paint it, dress it, accessorize it...but PLEASE NO CARVING! Work alone or as a group (fun for the whole family). Bring your decorated pumpkin to the Library between October 2 - 30 during normal operating hours - there will be a brief form to fill out at drop off. Pumpkins will be put on display throughout the Library.

This contest is open to ALL AGES! Library staff will judge two winners - one individual and one group - on Halloween! Winners will be notified October 31st and will receive a $25 gift card.

Visit the Children's Department to learn more. 

Make sure to join us for one of upcoming spooktacular programs!!

PJ Family Storytime: Monster Bedtime! ~ Monday, October 2 from 7:00—7:45 pm

Even monsters need to go to bed sometime! We’ll share stories about monsters, sing silly songs, make a fun craft, and enjoy a delicious snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

Teen Games N@ ~ Thursdays, October 5 & 12 from 3:30—4:30 pm 

Join us on the first and second Thursday of every month for games, snacks, and an awesome time! Stuff your face with pizza while playing games with your friends! We’ll bust out new and classic board games, card games, and the Wii! For students in grades 6—12. No registration necessary—just show up ready for fun!

Anime Club ~ Thursday, October 19 from 3:30 — 4:30 pm

Are you an anime fan? Join fellow enthusiasts on the third Thursday of every month as we watch anime and enjoy Japanese snacks! For students in grades 6—12. No registration necessary—just show up ready for fun!

2nd Annual Family Halloween Spectacular ~ Friday, October 20 at 6:00 pm

Boo! Wear you costume for a truly spooktacular after-hours evening at the library! We’ll start with not-so-scary stories then make some sinister crafts, play a handful of mysterious games, and gobble up frighteningly yummy snacks! Trick-or-treat inside the Library and play a game to earn your treat! At the end, prizes will be awarded for best costume in different ages categories. A $3 donation per child is requested and will be collected at the event. Fun for the while family! *Library doors will open at 5:45 pm.* Please register!

Tail Waggin’ Tutors ~ Monday, October 23 from 7:00 — 8:00 pm

Trained therapy dogs will be here hoping to hear a story or two! Practice your reading skills while enjoying the company of some furry friends! Make a fun craft or two while waiting for your turn. For children ages 4 and up — reading ability encouraged but not required. Please register!

Lego Extravaganza Club ~ Wednesday, October 25 from 4:00 — 5:00 pm 

Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us on the last Wednesday of every month! Build whatever you want and when you’re done we’ll put it up on display. For children ages 3 and up. No registration necessary—just show up ready for fun!

Which was Better: Book VS. Movie Family Book Club ~ Monday, October 30 at

5:30 pm

It’s back! Before our meeting, read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling as a family. At the meeting, we’ll talk about the book and then we’ll watch the movie while snacking on Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.Please register!

popcorn and punch! After the movie we’ll talk about the similarities and differences, then decide which we liked better. Extra copies of each month’s title will be available for checkout at the circulation desk.

To register for ANY program, please visit the Library, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net 

LOVE YOUR LIBRARY!!!

Summer reading is over. School starts soon. We're sad to see summer end but we're excited for SEPTEMBER!

Thanks to the generous support of the Jack Buncher Foundation, donations made to PLEASANT HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY throughout the month of September will be MATCHED! This September, libraries across Allegheny County are inviting residents to participate in a special fundraising collaboration to show their Library some LOVE by supporting & investing in their libraries.

Please donate by check, cash, or online through the Library’s website: www.pleasanthillslibrary.org

September is also National Library Card Sign Up Month! Children signing up for their first library card will receive a fun goody bag! Stop at the front desk to learn more!

During the month of September, receive a raffle ticket for every children’s and family program you attend and enter to win one of ten pairs of tickets to either the Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series or the EQT Bridge Theater Series! This contest runs from September 1—30, 2017. 

Winners will be notified Monday, October 2.

Popular children’s book characters will be hidden throughout the children’s department during September. Find all of them to earn a small prize! 

See a staff member downstairs for more details.

Click HERE for a printable version of our September newsletter!

Weekly storytimes will continue through November!

Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays, now through November 28 @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays, now through November 29 @ 10:30 & 11:30 am

TOT Time - Thursdays, now through November 30 @ 10:30 am

Check out these awesome programs happening in September!

DIY Fidget Spinners - Wednesday, September 6 @ 4:00 pm - Learn how to make your very own fidget spinner using a variety of common objects. A $2 donation per crafter is requested and will be collected at the event. For children and teens in grades 3 and up. Please register!

PJ Family Storytime: Love Your Library - Monday, September 11 @ 7:00 pm - We love our library! We’ll share stories about libraries, sing silly songs, make a fun craft, and enjoy a delicious snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

Love Your Library Creations - Monday, September 18 @ 4:00 pm - Show some Library love by making your very own no-sew heart pillow and a duct tape Library card holder. A $5 donation per craft-er is requested and will be collected at the event. For children and teens in grades 3 and up.

Please register!

Kids & Furry Friends Fundraiser - Tuesday, September 19 @ 6:30 pm - Make your very own furry friend from Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop to take home AND meet & read to some of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutor” therapy dog friends! Come into the library to pre-order your stuffed pet friend ($20 will be collected the night of the event) by Fri. Sept. 8 & you will get a free “Love Your Library” collar at the event! Fun for the whole family! Please register! Click HERE to print a registration form.

Love Your Library Bingo  "Fun-raiser" - Monday, September 25 @ 6:00 pm - Round up your game loving friends & family for a few laughs while you help the Library too! Snacks will be available for purchase. 50¢ per game, per card, per person. All ages welcome! Please register!

And don't forget about these cool monthly programs!

No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Teen Games N@ - FIRST & SECOND THURSDAY of EVERY Month @ 3:30 pm - for teens in grades 6 - 12

Anime Club - THIRD THURSDAY of EVERY Month @ 3:30 pm - for teens in grades 6 - 12

Lego Extravaganza Club - last WEDNESDAY of EVERY Month @ 4:00 pm - for children ages 3 and up

To register for ANY program, please visit the library, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net