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!

Monday, April 28, 2014

May you have fun at the library? Yes, you MAY!!!

Although our weekly storytimes are taking a break in the month of May, there's still tons of fun things to do at the library! Make sure to check out one or more of our upcoming programs!
 
 
Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, April 30th & May 28th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Join our Lego club! We're building our way through the alphabet - with a different set of letters each month! We'll have Legos you can use, but feel free to bring your own too! For children ages 3 and up. PLEASE REGISTER!
 
Mom & Me Spa Night - Monday, May 5th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Children are invited to bring their favorite woman to the library for an exquisite night of pampering! Try out different types of lotion and do your nails, all while relaxing in a peaceful atmosphere. We'll also make a variety of spa staples that you can enjoy at home. Enjoy refreshments while delighting in each other's company. Expect to feel well rested and beautiful! A $2 donation per pair ($1 for each additional child) is requested. For children ages 6 and up, with an adult. PLEASE REGISTER!
 
Evening Baby Book Nook - Tuesday, May 6th from 7:00 - 7:30 pm - Join us in the evening, once a month, for nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more. For children ages birth to 2 years old, with a caregiver. No registration necessary.
 
PJ Family Storytime: To Infinity and Beyond - Monday, May 12th from 7:00 - 7:45 pm - Jump in our rocket ship and take a little trip to outer space! We’ll gaze at the stars while listening to stories, singing spacey songs, playing galactic games, and end our adventure with an alien craft and a snack that’s out of this world! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun. Family Program. PLEASE REGISTER!
 
Chick-fil-A Family Craft Night - Tuesday, May 13th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Stop by Chick-fil-A on Route 51 to make a fun craft or two 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 Entre Salad)
This program will take place at Chick-fil-A Restaurant located at 461 Clairton Blvd (Route 51).
 
Puppet Play - Wednesday, May 14th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Learn how to make a plethora of really neat puppets using everyday objects. Once we’ve made a cast of cool puppets, we’ll make a mobile puppet stage so you can perform at home. For children in Kindergarten—5th Grade. PLEASE REGISTER!
 
 
To register, please visit the library, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net


Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Upcoming fun...

It's time to celebrate everything about libraries!
It's National Library Week!
From books to storytime, movies to magazines, there's bound to be something here you'll enjoy!
 
Help us celebrate by attending one or more of our upcoming programs!

TONIGHT!!! Library Scavenger Hunt - Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm - Help us celebrate National Library Week by participating in a fun scavenger hunt throughout the library! Answer questions to get clues to help you find all the hidden items! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

Recycled Art - Tuesday, April 22 at 4:00 pm - Celebrate Earth Day at the library by exploring art in a whole new way! We’ll turn trash into treasure! What can you make out of trash and recyclables? Feel free to bring a bag of clean recyclables along with you or just use ours! For children in Kindergarten—5th grade. Please register!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - Monday, April 28 at 6:30 pm - Are you in need of volunteer hours? Interested in helping design library programs? Want your voice heard? If you answered yes to any of those questions, or perhaps you said no but are looking for something fun to do anyway, be sure to join TAG and be a part of something special. Each participant will receive one hour of community service and have the opportunity to earn more! For teens in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, April 30 at 4:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Join our new Lego Club! We'll meet the last Wednesday of every month and explore different building categories. We'll have Legos you can use, but feel free to bring your own. For children ages 3 and up. Please register!

To register for any program, please visit the library, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net
 
****PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, APRIL 18 - SUNDAY, APRIL 20 FOR EASTER.****

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

It's no joke, we're excited for April!

April is finally here!
The weather is finally warming up and we couldn't be more excited! Make sure to check out one (or more!) of our awesome April programs!
 
***Weekly storytimes will run throughout the month of April. We will take a month long break during May and then resume in June!***
 
TONIGHT! Evening Baby Book Nook - Tuesday, April 1 from 7:00 -7:30 pm - Join us in the evening for nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more! For children birth - 2 years old, with a caregiver. No registration necessary.
 
Tartan Day Celebration - Thursday, April 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm - April is Scottish Heritage Month so join us in the celebrating the wearin' of plaid! Amanda Lazzara, The Piper Lady, will talk about and demonstrate the bag pipes. We'll also have Scottish games, crafts, and food! All nationalities and ages are invited to participate! Please register!
 

Family Egg Hunt Extravaganza - Sunday, April 13 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm - A mischievous bunny has hidden eggs throughout the entire library and we need your help to find them! Join us for games, crafts, snacks, and an extreme egg hunt! Fun for the whole family! A $2 donation per child is requested. Please register!

PJ Family Storytime: Love the Library! - Monday, April 14 from 7:00 - 7:45 pm - What do you love most about our library? We love so many things it's hard to choose just one! Join us for library stories, songs, games, a cool book 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!

Middle School Book Discussion - Tuesday, April 15 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Bring a favorite book or two for talk and tacos! For students in grades 6 - 8. Please register!

Library Scavenger Hunt - Wednesday, April 16 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm - Help us celebrate National Library Week by participating in a fun scavenger hunt throughout the library! Answer questions to get clues to help you find all the hidden items! Once you've found everything on the list, return for a quick craft, snack, and prizes! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

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