PLEASANT HILLS LIBRARY CHILDREN'S AREA

Do you have questions? Please call Ms. Dani at 412-655-2424 ext. 203 or send an email to danylod@pleasanthillslibrary.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Holiday Closings and fun times ahead!

The Pleasant Hills Public Library would like to wish you a very HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!!!

In honor of the holidays, the Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th and remain closed through Thursday, December 26th. We will reopen on Friday, December 27th! We will also be closed for the New Year holiday on Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd!
 
Happy New Year!!!
 
Here's a brief highlight of awesome programs coming up that you definitely don't want to miss!
 
*Glow Fest - Monday, December 30th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Celebrate the New Year a day early! We're going to party in the dark with awesome glowing games, crafts, food, and more! Wear neon or other black light receptive clothing to really shine in the night! For teens in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!
 
*Music Together FREE Family Music Class - Thursday, January 2nd at 6:30 pm - Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood program that for over 25 years has been bringing mixed-age families together to sing, dance, and enjoy making music with other families! In this FREE community class, we'll explore the wonders of making music together! For children ages birth to 5, with a caregiver. Please register by visiting the library, calling 412-655-2424, or emailing Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net
 
****WEEKLY STORYTIMES ARE BACK! ALL WEEKLY STORYTIMES BEGIN THE WEEK OF JANUARY 6th!!!***
 
Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm
Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays @ 10:30 am
TOT Time - Thursdays @ 10:30 am
 

Monday, December 2, 2013

December fun!

It's finally December! Winter is upon us! The holidays are creeping around the bend! Enjoy every moment of the season at the library! Join us for one or more of our fantastic programs happening this month!

Trim the Tree: Handmade Ornaments - Wednesday, December 4th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Learn how to make a plethora of really awesome handmade ornaments you can use to decorate your tree or home! Create unique holiday treasures that can be reused year after year! A $2 donation per child is requested and will be collected at the event. For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. PLEASE REGISTER!

Deck the Halls: A Family Holiday Celebration - Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 pm - Help us decorate for the holidays! Join in the celebration of the holiday season with crafts, games, music, stories, snacks, and more! We'll even have a special visit from the man in red! Don't miss out on all the holiday fun! A $1 donation per child, and a half dozen cookies per family, is requested and will be collected at the event. PLEASE REGISTER!

PJ Family Storytime: Gingerbread Family - Monday, December 9th from 7:00 - 7:45 pm - A gingerbread family is running around inside the library! Can you catch them? Find out with stories, songs, games, a craft, and a yummy snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! PLEASE REGISTER!

Chick-fil-A Family Craft Night - Tuesday, December 10th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Stop by Chick-fil-A on Route 51 to make a fun craft, play a silly game, and enjoy a free kids 4 piece nugget or strip meal!* Drop by anytime between 5 - 7 pm! Fun for the whole family! No registration necessary. (Free kids meal with purchase of adult combo or entrée salad) This program will take place at Chick-fil-A Restaurant located at 461 Clairton Blvd (Route 51).

Teen Advisory Group - Thursday, December 12th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Are you looking for volunteer hours? Interested in helping design library program? Then join TAG and be a part of something special! Each participant will receive 1 hour of community service and have the opportunity to earn more! We'll start our session off with pizza and volunteer projects within the library. For teens in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary - just show ready for fun!

Gingerbread House Workshop - Saturday, December 14th at 11:00 am & 1:00 pm - Let your creativity run wild while you use a variety of edible materials to decorate a pre-made gingerbread house! Fun for the whole family! A $3 donation per house decorator is requested and will be collected at the event. PLEASE REGISTER!

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