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, October 7, 2019

BOO! Spooky & silly fun at your library!

Happy October! 

It's time for our 
3rd Annual Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest!!


Work alone or as a group to decorate a pumpkin, real or fake, to look like your favorite literary character using any materials you'd like (but please NO CARVING)! Please bring your pumpkins into the Library between October 1 - October 29, 2019. Pumpkins will be displayed throughout the Library for all the enjoy! Staff members will announce winners on October 30.
Visit the Children's Department to learn more!


Check out some of our awesome upcoming programs!

Costume Party Tail Waggin' Tutors - Monday, October 14 @ 7:00 pm - Come in costume if you dare, to read to trained therapy dogs! Practice your reading skills while enjoying the company of some furry, costumed friends! Make a few spooky crafts while waiting for your turn. Costumes encouraged but not required. For children ages 4 and up - reading ability encouraged but not required. Please register!

Preschool STEAM: Creepy, Crawly Creatures - Wednesday, October 16 @ 1:30 pm - Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics found in the world of insects! We'll start by sharing stories together then move around to various hands-on learning stations. A $1 donation per child is requested and will be collected at the event. For children ages 2-5, with a caregiver. Please register!

Teen Halloween Tricks & Treats - Thursday, October 24 @ 3:30 pm - Come make yourself some SCARY good treats! We'll be watching our favorite Halloween shows while making some chocolate covered pretzels to enjoy! A $2 donation per person is requested and will be collected at the event. For teens in grades 6-12. Registration is requested but not required. 

Annual Family Halloween Spectacular - Saturday, October 26 @ 6:30 pm - Boo! Wear your costume for a truly spooktacular after-hours evening at the Library! We'll start by sharing not-so-scary stories then make some sinister crafts, play a handful of mysterious games, and gobble up some frighteningly yummy snacks! Play games while you trick-or-treat around the Library! At the end, prizes will be awarded for most creative costume in different age categories. A $3 donation per child is requested and will be collected at the event. **Library doors will open at 6:15 pm** Family program. Please register!

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