Happy FALL!

The Pleasant Hills Public Library is happy to announce the 2nd Annual Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 

Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character using any materials you'd like (please NO CARVING). Work alone or as a group - fun for the whole family! Bring it to the Library starting October 1st but NO LATER than October 29th at 8:30 pm. Winners will be announced on October 30th and will receive a cool gift card! 

Visit the Children's Department to learn more! 

Check out these awesome entries from last year:

Check out these awesome upcoming FAMILY programs:

Family Game Night - Monday, October 8th at 6:00 pm - Bring the whole family for a fun night of games, pizza, and fun! We'll have a variety of card, board, and video games to play together! Fun for the whole family! Please register.

3rd Annual Family Halloween Spectacular Party - Friday, October 26th at 6:00 pm - Do you dare come to the Library after-hours for a truly spooktacular evening? We’ll play games, make crafts, hear stories, and enjoy snacks! There will also be trick-or-treating complete with a costume contest, with different age categories and prizes! 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 5:45 pm. Fun for the whole family! Registration highly suggested.

Book VS. Movie Club - Monday, October 29th at 6:00 pm - Join us as we watch a movie based on a children's book every month! This month, we'll be watching the movie based on Matilda by Roald Dahl. After the movie, we'll discuss the book and decide which we liked better and why. Extra copies of each month's selection will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Check out these amazing upcoming CHILDREN'S programs:

Gross Out Science - Wednesday, October 17th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Want to gross out your friends and family using science? Come learn how to make edible snot, burping bags, and more! For children in grades 1 – 5. Please register.

Costume Party Tail Waggin' Tutors - Monday, October 22nd from 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Come dressed up if you dare to read to trained therapy dogs! Practice your reading skills while enjoying the company of some furry, costumed friends! While waiting for your turn, you can also make some spooky and not-so-spooky crafts! For children ages 4 and up - reading ability encouraged but not required. Please register.
Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, October 24th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us! 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!

HEY TEENS! 

We didn't forget about you! Check out these cool upcoming programs just for teens in grades 6 - 12:

Teen Games N@ - Thursday, October 18th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Hey Teens! Join us for games, snacks, and an awesome time! Stuff your face with delicious pizza while playing games with your friends! We'll play new and classic board games, card games, the Wii, and more! For teens in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Classic Cartoons - Thursday, October 11th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Come watch some oldies but goodies with your friends! Snacks provided! For teens in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Click HERE for a printable version of our October childrens, teen, and family newsletter.

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

This September, show YOUR Library some LOVE!

September is LOVE YOUR LIBRARY month! 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 and 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 fifteen pairs of tickets to either the Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series or the EQT Bridge Theater Series! This contest runs from September 4—28, 2018. Winners will be notified Monday, October 1, 2018.

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.

Please click HERE for a printable version of our September newsletter.

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