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!

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Return of Outdoor Storytime, Baby Book Nook, and more!!!

 As we continue to change and adapt to current situations, we're excited to be able to return to some of our old favorites! April brings the return of Outdoor Storytime, Baby Book Nook, and so much more! 

Click HERE for a printable version of our April Children, Teen & Family Program newsletter.

NEW Weekly Storytimes!
Currently, children's programs are being scheduled month-to-month. We're changing it up this month by adding a few new sessions, back by popular demand!

NO Registration necessary - just show up ready for fun! Space is limited so please try to arrive on time. Questions or concerns? Contact Ms. Dani!

OUTDOOR Family Storytime ~ Tuesdays @ 10:30 am
If the sun in shining, join us at the Pleasant Hills Arboretum to sing, dance, and read stories together while enjoying the beautiful outdoors! If the weather is less than ideal, storytime will be held inside the Pleasant Hills Public Library. Check the Library’s Facebook page for updates. The Pleasant Hills Arboretum is located at 181 West Bruceton Road.

Baby Book Nook ~ Wednesdays @ 10:30 am
Nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more!
Geared towards children birth - 2 years old, with a caregiver.

TOT Time ~ Thursdays @ 10:30 am
Learn and grow with stories, songs, rhymes, and more!
Geared towards children 2 - 4 years old, with a caregiver.


Programs for Children & Families:
This month, all of our programs are IN-PERSON!! You can watch past virtual programs on the Library's Facebook page  AND YouTube Channel. Make sure to like & subscribe!

To register for ANY program, please email Ms. Dani - danylod@pleasanthillslibrary.org

Spring Craft Drop-In Extravaganza ~ Saturday, April 9 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Stop in the Children's Department anytime between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to make a few Spring themed crafts! We'll have various stations of crafts to explore and create, including a bunny stamp, peek-a-boo chick puppet, handprint flowers, and much more! Fun for the whole family! No registration required - just show up ready for fun!

JUST ADDED!! ~ Read to a Rabbit ~ Saturday, April 9 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Practice your reading skills while enjoying the company of some hopping friends! Rabbit Wranglers, a local rabbit fostering non-profit group, will be here with some happy hares you can read aloud to! Make a few crafts while waiting for your turn. For children ages 4 and up — reading ability encouraged but not required. Registration is limited AND required.

Family Craft Night: Spring Pointillism Pictures ~ Monday, April 11 @ 6:30 pm
Are you feeling crafty but don't want to deal with the mess at home? Join us at the library for a fun family crafting adventure! Ms. Dani will walk you through step-by-step in the creation of your own spring painting done in the style of pointillism. Patterns will be provided OR you can make your own unique creation! Fun for the whole family! Registration is limited AND required.

Kids Create: No-Sew Bunnies & Friends ~ Thursday, April 14 @ 4:00 pm
Learn how to make no-sew bunnies, dogs, and other cute animals using socks! Feel free to bring along a few fun patterned socks that have lost their matches to use. But if you don't have any, don't worry - we'll have lots of plain socks you can choose from! For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Registration is limited AND required.

After-School STEAM: Squishy & Salty Circuits ~ Thursday, April 21 @ 4:00 pm
Explore the world of electricity using science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics by creating various types of circuits. We'll make circuits using squishy materials, salt, and much more! For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Registration is limited AND required.

Tail Waggin' Tutors ~ Monday, April 25 @ 7:00 pm
Practice your reading skills while enjoying the company of some furry friends! Trained therapy dogs will be here hoping to hear a story or two from you! Make a few crafts while waiting for your turn. For children ages 4 and up — reading ability encouraged but not required. Registration is limited AND required.

Lego Club Extravaganza ~ Thursday, April 28 @ 4:00 pm
Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us on the last Thursday of the month! Build whatever you want with our Lego and when you’re done, we’ll put it up on display for all to enjoy. For children ages 3 and up. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun! Space is limited so please try to arrive on time.


Questions? Concerns? Want to register for a program?