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 2, 2021

Holiday Happenings!

December is full of holiday fun! 
Check out some of our upcoming special seasonal programming! 

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REGISTRATION FOR GINGERBREAD HOUSE KITS 
IS NOW CLOSED.

Each kit comes with a pre-built "gingerbread" house, a tub of vanilla icing, and assorted candy. 
Please let us know about any food allergies when reserving your kit.

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Sunday, December 12 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm*
*Arrival times are staggered every 30 minutes. Register for you arrival window by clicking HERE.

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There's a lot more fun things happening in December. 

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Fall fun!!

The leaves are changing and falling down, spooky and silly decorations are going up around town, the wind is blowing a little colder, that must mean it's time for...

FALL FUN!


Friends of the Library Fall Fest - Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Visit the Library's parking lot for a large used book sale, fall themed children's activities, and more fall fun! All proceeds benefit the Library. This is an outdoor program and is weather permitting. Please check the Library's Facebook page and/or website for updates. All ages welcome - no registration necessary.





Library Trick-or-Treat Trail - Sunday, October 24 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm*

Boo! Wear your costume for a truly spooktacular after-hours in-person evening at the Library! Sign up for an arrival time slot* to walk through the Library's own trick-or-treat trail. At each stop, play a mysterious game to earn a unique treat! Costumed encouraged but NOT required. Masks are required for all Library visitors over 2 years old. Family Program.

 Registration is limited and required. *Arrival times are staggered every 30 minutes. Please register for your arrival time online here: https://tinyurl.com/PHLtrickortreat2021


Costume Party Tail Waggin' Tutors - Monday, October 25 from 7:00 - 8:00 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 Fall crafts while waiting for your turn. Costumed encouraged but NOT required.  Masks are required for all Library visitors over 2 years old. For children ages 4 and up - reading ability encouraged but NOT required.

Registration is limited and required. Please register online here: https://tinyurl.com/PHLoctTWT


Click HERE to learn about other fun October happenings!

Monday, April 26, 2021

April showers bring May flowers...AND OUTDOOR STORYIME!!

***UPDATE: The start date of our Outdoor Storytime Series has been postponed to May 11. Sorry for any inconvenience.***

The weather is finally getting warmer, which means we're finally able to offer an outdoor in-person storytime!! We've missed in-person storytime and are willing to bet you have too! So grab a blanket or chair, put on your favorite face mask, and join Ms. Dani at the Pleasant Hills Arboretum every Tuesday, starting May 11, at 10:30 am for stories, songs, and fun!



**This program is weather permitting. **
**Check the Library's Facebook page for updates and cancellations.**


The Pleasant Hills Arboretum is located at 181 West Bruceton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Please visit their website for more information: http://www.pleasanthillsarboretum.org/


Things to know:
-Masks are required for adults and children over 2.
-We'll be in the grass so please bring something to sit on (chairs/blankets/etc.)
-Parking is limited.
-Please consider wearing sunscreen and/or bug spray.

Questions? Contact Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Join the Winter Reading Challenge TODAY!

Libraries across Allegheny County have collaborated together to present a reading challenge for the whole family!

Find a cozy reading spot and see how much you can read or listen to
from January 1 until February 28, 2021!

Grab a cup of hot chocolate and challenge yourself to read some good books during the cold of winter! Log books, minutes, pages or days read and watch your points add up. All reading counts! All ages can participate! All participants throughout the county will have a chance to win one of 10 gift cards worth $25.

In addition to the county-wide prizes, Pleasant Hills participants will get a chance to win more amazing gift cards for local participants only! Also, your name will get added to a snowflake and displayed in our front windows! Take a winter stroll and see if you can find your name.

Sign up online with the Beanstack app or by going to
https://carnegielibrary.beanstack.org/reader365/
or call us at 412-655-2424 or e-mail at pleasanthills@einetwork.net 
After you've registered, you can log your reading online or use this PAPER LOG

Questions? Give us a call at 412-655-2424 or email pleasanthills@einetwork.net