This September...show us some LOVE!

  September is LOVE YOUR LIBRARY MONTH!

All donations made during September will be matched (up to $500) on a pro-rated basis, thanks to a generous grant from the Jack Buncher Foundation. 

You can make an online donation HERE OR you can Venmo us - @pleasanthillslibrary - to show your library love!

And here's another great way to support our Library:

May the Fourth be with YOU!

May the Fourth be with YOU!

Click HERE to see all the amazing Star Wars items you can check out at our Library 

(books, movies, and more!) 

Currently, children's programs are being scheduled month-to-month. Make sure to check our event calendar for the most up-to-date schedule!

Weekly Storytimes are back!

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:

Some of our regular monthly programs are taking a break as we prepare for SUMMER READING!! More information on Summer Reading coming soon!

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 click the links below OR email Ms. Dani - danylod@pleasanthillslibrary.org

Family Craft Night: Spring Pointillism Pictures ~ Monday, May 9 @ 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 painting adventure! Ms. Dani will walk you through step-by-step in the creation of your own tape resist watercolor painting. You can make your name, your initial, various shapes, and many more cool designs with the easy painting technique! Fun for the whole family! Registration is limited AND required.

Zoom Book VS. Movie ~ Monday, May 23 @ 6:00 pm

Grab some snacks and join us on Zoom for a fun chat and a movie! Read Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh as a family then join us as we stream the movie adaptation together. Afterwards, we'll talk about what we liked and didn't like, and most importantly, which was better! Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

Lego Club Extravaganza ~ Thursday, May 26 @ 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.

Click HERE to view our May Children, Teen, and Family Program Newsletter.

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? 

Email Ms. Dani at danylod@pleasanthillslibrary.org

MARCH into some fun at the Library!

We're eagerly awaiting the arrival of Spring here at the Library! 

What about you?

In the meantime, make sure to check out all of our amazing programs for children, teens, and their families! We're excited to offer a mix of in-person and virtual programs - there's something for everyone!

Click HERE for a printable version of our March 2022 program newsletter.

To register for ANY program, please visit tinyurl.com/phlevents OR email Ms. Dani at danylod@pleasanthillslibrary.org

*Please note that we're asking ALL library visitors, over the age of 2 years old, to please wear a mask while inside the Library. Thank you for your cooperation.*

Preschool Storytime ~ Tuesdays @ 10:30 am AND 1:30 pm
Explore different themes with stories, rhymes, and songs! Geared towards children ages 3 - 6, with a caregiver. Registration requested but NOT required.

Baby & Toddler Storytime ~ Thursdays @ 10:30 am
Nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more! Geared towards children birth - 3 years old, with a caregiver. Registration requested but NOT required.

Virtual Classic Chapters: Winnie-the-Pooh ~ Saturdays, January 8 - March 12 @ 1:00 pm
Sit back and relax as Ms. Dani reads Winnie-the-Pooh, written by A. A. Milne, aloud to you! Tune in every week for another chapter. Listen to past chapters, and previous Classic Chapters series, on YouTube!

PJ Family Storytime: If You Give a Cat a Cupcake... ~ Monday, March 7 @ 7:00 pm

Do you like to eat cupcakes? What about cake? Join us for stories, songs, and a fun take-home craft all about cake and cupcakes! Fun for the whole family! Registration is limited AND required. 

Family Craft Night: Paint Chip Mosaics ~ Monday, March 14 @ 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 paint chip flower mosaic picture. Fun for the whole family! Registration is limited AND required.

After-School STEAM: Leprechaun Traps ~ Thursday, March 17 @ 4:00 pm

Use your best engineering skills to create a colorful trap in hopes of catching a Leprechaun this St. Patrick's Day! Feel free to bring along any recyclables you'd like to use as the base for your trap; tissue boxes work great. For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Registration is limited AND required.

Kids Create: Paper Flowers ~ Thursday, March 24 @ 4:00 pm

Spring is finally here! Celebrate the arrival of Spring by creating a bouquet of paper flowers that will never wilt. For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Registration is limited AND required.

Zoom Book VS. Movie Club ~ Monday, March 28 @ 6:00 pm

Grab some snacks and join us on Zoom for a fun chat and a movie! Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl as a family then join us as we stream the old movie adaptation together. Afterwards, we'll talk about what we liked and didn't like, and most importantly, which was better! Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

Lego Club Extravaganza ~ Thursday, March 31 @ 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. Registration requested but NOT required.

Questions? 

Contact Ms. Dani at danylod@pleasanthillslibrary.org

Weekly In-Person Storytimes are back and more January fun!

We're so excited to announce that in-person weekly storytimes are back!! 

We've missed ALL our storytime friends!

No registration required - however space is limited! Please arrive on time to secure a seat. 

Please note that masks are required for all Library visitors over 2 years old.

Preschool Storytime ~ Tuesdays, starting January 11 @ 10:30 am AND 1:30 pm
Explore different themes with stories, rhymes, and songs! Geared towards children ages 3 - 6, with a caregiver.

Baby & Toddler Storytime ~ Thursdays, starting January 12 @ 10:30 am
Nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more! Geared towards children birth - 3 years old, with a caregiver.

We'll excited to offer a mix of in-person and virtual programs for children, teens, and families!

Click HERE to view our January 2022 newsletter.

Virtual programs can be viewed on the Library's Facebook page AND YouTube Channel. To register for ANY program, please email Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

Virtual Classic Chapters: Winnie-the-Pooh ~ Saturdays, January 8 - March 12 @ 1:00 pm
Sit back and relax as Ms. Dani reads Winnie-the-Pooh, written by A. A. Milne, aloud to you! Tune in every week for another chapter. Listen to past chapters, and previous Classic Chapters series, on YouTube!

Family Craft Night: Mixed-Media Winter Birds Painting ~ Monday, January 10 @ 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 painting adventure! Ms. Dani will walk you through step-by-step in the creation of your family's own mixed- media winter bird painting. Fun for the whole family! Registration is limited AND required. 

After-School STEAM: Can YOU Build That? ~ Thursday, January 20 @ 4:00 pm
Can you build a structure that can hold 10 books? How about 20? Can you build a structure as tall as you are? Test your building skills with a selection of engineering challenges utilizing common materials such as popsicle sticks, binder clips, index cards, and more! For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Registration is limited AND required. 

Lego Club Extravaganza ~ Thursday, January 27 @ 4:00 pm
Calling all Lego fans - Lego Club is BACK IN-PERSON! 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—but space is limited.

Zoom Book VS. Movie ~ Monday, January 31 @ 6:00 pm
*Rescheduled from December* Grab some snacks and join us on Zoom for a fun chat and a movie! Read The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson as a family then join us as we stream the movie adaptation together. Afterwards, we’ll talk about what we liked and didn’t like, and most importantly, which was better! Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Registration is required, in order to get the Zoom meeting information.

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. 

Click HERE to view our December program calendar.

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!

Tails and Tales Virtual Summer Reading club starts June 1st!

Pre-registration is NOW OPEN! So sign-up TODAY!!

Visit https://carnegielibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 to sign up!

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

March & April 2021 Virtual Programs!

 

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 

Best Books of 2020!

2020 has been a pretty rough year but there's still some things to celebrate - it's been a wonderful year for new books! Below is a roundup of lists featuring some of the best children's and young adult books that were published in 2020. 

The Library remains closed to the public but we are offering curbside pick-up for all materials. You can order books online HERE or call the Library at 412-655-2424 or email us at pleasanthills@einetwork.net to get your order started! All pick-ups are currently happening inside our lobby, although if you need special assistance Library staff can bring items outside for you. 

Our current pick-up hours are:

Mondays 10 - 4    Tuesdays - Thursdays 10 - 8    Fridays & Saturdays 10 - 4

Brightly: best books of 2020 for babies and toddlers

Brightly: best picture books of 2020 for ages 3 - 5

Brightly: best books of 2020 for ages 6 - 8

Brightly: best books of 2020 for tweens (ages 9 - 11)

Brightly: best YA books of 2020

Buzzfeed: the best YA books of 2020

Guardian: the best children's books of 2020 for all ages

Horn Book: Fanfare 2020 annotations

Parents: 30 best children's books of 2020

School Library Journal: best book of 2020

Smithsonian Magazine: ten best children's books of 2020

Wall Street Journal: the best books of 2020: children's books

Reserve your Gingerbread House Decorating Kit TODAY!!!

UPDATE: REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS NOW CLOSED! We hope you were able to reserve your kit in time. We can't wait to see all the amazing creations you guys make! Please send photos of completed projects to pleasanthills@einetwork.net OR post to our special Facebook group - Pleasant Hills Library Virtual Programming!

 

All Ages Art Contest!

Pleasant Hills Public Library is super excited to announce our All Ages Virtual Art Contest! 

Our monthly themes are:

October - Halloween Art

November - Food Art

December - Art with Lights

Each month, make some art based on our theme. Send us a picture (NOT the actual art) of your art via snail mail, email, or DM on Facebook of Instagram. Pictures will be posted on our Art Blog: https://pleasanthillslibraryartgallery.blogspot.com/ and on Facebook.

All ages are welcome to participate! You can work along or in a group. This is great for families to do together!!

Submit your art today!!

Make sure to include your name, age, title of the piece, mediums used, and contact information!

302 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

pleasanthills@einetwork.net

Facebook OR Instagram

Show us some love!!

 September is LOVE YOUR LIBRARY MONTH!

All donations made during September will be matched (up to $500) on a pro-rated basis, thanks to a generous grant from the Jack Buncher Foundation. 

You can make an online donation HERE to show your library love!

Make your own magical creature as part of our Love Your Library Stuffed Animal Fundraiser! Supplies are extremely limited so pre-order your creature today! Choose between Hailey Unicorn and Blaze Dragon, $20 each. When you pre-order your magical creature, you will receive a special video storytime link featuring Hailey Unicron's Magic Words by Tricia Main. Drop by the Library parking lot on Wednesday, September 30 between 5:00 - 7:00 pm* to build your magical creature into your new best friend! 

 Pre-order by filling out this form.

Return completed form with payment by mail OR by placing in our book drop.

You can also order and pay online by visiting HERE for BLAZE DRAGON 

and HERE for HAILEY UNICORN

*Masks and social distancing practices will be required. Weather permitting.

September is also National Library Card Sign-Up Month! 

You can sign-up for your own library card HERE.

Fall 2020 Virtual Programs and more!

Although the library building is still closed to the pubic, we’re still here for YOU! 

Our current services include: 

*Outside pick-up service of library materials 

*Mobile printing to the library’s printers
*Virtual programming for all ages w/some outdoors events 

*Free Wi-Fi that reaches outside of the library 

*Access to eResources: https://elibrary.einetwork.net/

*The Story Hike @ the PH Arboretum
*Pop-Up library in the parking lot (weather permitting on T-W-Th)

Library Staff are in the building and available to help during our listed business hours! 

Reach us at 412-655-2424 or pleasanthills@einetwork.net

We're still finalizing the details for our special virtual programming, but we're excited to announce our monthly virtual programs coming Fall 2020 for children and their families! 

Click HERE to view a PDF with all our monthly Fall 2020 children's & family programs.

Tuesday Tales ~ Tuesdays, September 8—December 15 @ 1:30 pm
A NEW family storytime video will premiere every Tuesday, through December 15, on our Facebook page and YouTube channel for you to enjoy whenever works best for you! Ms. Dani will share stories, songs, rhymes, an early literacy tip or two, and offer a fun craft idea you can do with common supplies you have at home.


STEAM Stories ~ September 9 & 23, October 14 & 28, November 11 & 25, and December 9 & 23 @ 5:00 pm
Join us after-school to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics through stories and fun activities with these fun bi-monthly videos premiering on the 2nd and 4th Monday through December on our Facebook page and YouTube Channel. Take-home kits for each video will be available while supplies last. To reserve a kit, please email Ms. Dani.


Classic Chapters ~ Saturdays, September 12—November 28 @ 1:30 pm
Sit back and relax as Ms. Dani reads aloud to you! We will be continuing our series with Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll. A new chapter will be added every week on our Facebook page and YouTube channel that you can enjoy whenever works best for you!


PJ Family Storytime ~ Mondays, September 14, October 5, November 2 & December 7 @ 7:00 pm
Relax in your PJs while enjoying stories and songs in these fun family storytime videos premiering on our Facebook page and YouTube channel! Take-home craft kits will be available as supplies last. To reserve a kit, please email Ms. Dani.
     September 14—Love Your Library! 

     October 5—Batty for books! 

     November 2—Vote for books!
     December 7—Snowmen at night!


Zoom Book VS. Movie Club ~ Mondays, September 28, October 26 & November 30 @ 6:00 pm
Grab some snacks and join us on Zoom for a fun chat and a movie! Read a classic children’s book as a family then join us as we stream the movie adaptation. Afterwards, we’ll talk about what we liked and didn’t like, and most importantly, which was better! Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting information. To register, please email Ms. Dani.
     September 28—Artemis Fowl 

     October 26—Escape to Witch Mountain 

     November 30—Holes 

Make sure to check our website & Facebook for service updates and additional programming!! 

More information about special programming coming SOON!

NEW Children's Items

With our closure from March - June due to Covid-19, our cataloging department has had to work overtime to get caught up with all our amazing new items. This list of new children's items is insane! It's over 12 pages long when printed out! There's sooooo many great titles, there's bound to be something for every young reader in your house! 

Click on a title to be taken to its catalog record where you can place a hold using the "request" button. You can also request ANY of these titles (OR any items inside the Pleasant Hills Public Library) for curbside pick-up! Call or email us to find out more!

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

We're here to help!

Due to the insane length of this amazing list, click "Read More" below to see the list in its entirety!

How does curbside pick-up work?

We have so many amazing items inside the library just waiting to be checked out to you! While we remain closed for the safety of our community, you can still access the Library's collection using our curbside pick-up service. County-wide online holds have opened back up so you can once again request items from anywhere in Allegheny County. You can search for items using our catalog* OR we will be happy to do the searching for you!

To get started, you can either call the Library at 412-655-2424 when staff are in the building (Mondays: 10 - 4; Tuesdays - Thursdays: 10 - 8; Fridays: 10 - 4; Saturdays: 9 - 1) and a staff member will happily assist you. Prefer to communicate electronically? No problem! Send us an email to pleasanthills@einetwork.net with your requests. Not sure exactly what you want? No sweat! Our staff is happy to select items we think you'll enjoy based on theme, type of material, and your preference. 

Once we've selected your items, we'll check them out to you and work with you to select a pick-up time. During your pick-up time window, all your items will be placed together in a bag with your name and receipt with the return date. The bag will be waiting for you to pick-up from our curbside table located in our parking lot. Easy peasy! 

Questions? Let us know - we're here to help!

Handicap accommodations can easily be made - just let us know what you need.

*Pro-tip: Online holds are taking up to 2 weeks to arrive. If you don't want to wait for an item, limit your search to items currently in our library. To do this when searching for something in the catalog, select "Pleasant Hills Public Library" under "Look in the following Location." This will limit the results to items our library owns and can checkout to you using our curbside pick-up service. You can further limit your search to only show currently available items by selecting "show available items only."

Virtual Programming galore!

We're super excited to offer a plethora of virtual programming this summer! 

There's bound to be something for everyone.

For the most updated schedule, click HERE to access our eventkeeper

Click HERE for a PDF flyer of ALL our summer programs.

Below is list of some of the amazing virtual programs for children and their families happening this summer:

Classic Chapters—Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland — Saturdays, June 13—August 29 @ 1:30 pm
Join Ms. Dani for a special new video series where we'll explore children's classics one chapter at a time! This summer, we'll be reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Watch for a new video on our Facebook page and YouTube channel every week with a new chapter.

VIRTUAL Fairy Tale STEAM—Videos & Make-n-Takes— Mondays, June 15—August 17 @ 1:30 pm
Join Ms. Dani on our Facebook page and YouTube channel for a story and video STEAM challenge based on fairy tales and folklore. Take-home kits will be available at the Library that week (while supplies last). To reserve your kit, please call the Library at 412-655-2424 or email Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net
     June 15—Jack and the Beanstalk need a parachute!
     June 22– Rapunzel needs to get out of her tower!
     June 29—Gingerbread Man needs a boat!
     July 6—The Three Bill Goats Gruff need a bridge!
     July 13—Goldilocks wants to build a new bed!
     July 20—Robin Hood needs a new bow & arrow!
     July 27—Cinderella needs a new carriage!
     August 3—Build your own dragon!
     August 10—Musical Instruments from folklore!
     August 17—Flying & more super powers!

Virtual PJ Family Storytime on Facebook LIVE—Mondays, June 15, July 6 & August 3 @ 7:00 pm
Join Ms. Dani on our Facebook page* for stories, songs, and a fun craft activity that the whole family can enjoy! Take-home kits will be available the week of storytime (while supplies last). To reserve your kit, please call the Library at 412-655-2424 or email Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net 
     June 15—Racing folklore from around the world!
     July 6—Three Little Somethings
     August 3—Fairies & Gnomes

Rhyme Time Tuesdays —Tuesdays, June 16—August 18 @ 1:30 pm
Check out our Facebook page and YouTube channel every Tuesday for videos filled with favorite rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers! Watch these videos when they premiere or whenever works best for you!

Wonderful Wednesdays: Facebook LIVE virtual Family Storytime—Wednesdays, June 17—August 12 @ 1:30 pm
Join Ms. Dani on our Facebook page* for stories, songs, and a fun craft activity that the whole family can enjoy! Take-home kits will be available the week of storytime (while supplies last). To reserve your kit, please call the Library at 412-655-2424 or email Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

Virtual Tail Waggin’ Tutors — Wednesday, June 17 @ 6:00 pm
Practice your reading skills with trained therapy dogs on Zoom! Please select a short book or story to read ahead of time. Recommended for children ages 5 and up. Registration required to receive Zoom invite. To register, please email Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

Book Party Fridays — Fridays, June 19—August 21 @ 1:30 pm
Not sure what to read next? Join us on our Facebook page for virtual reader’s advisory! Each week will feature a theme of materials — new stuff, shelf discoveries, staff favorites, and more!

Sharing Sundays — Sundays, June 21—August 30
Make sure to join our special Facebook group — Pleasant Hills Library SRC Imagine Your Story – to share in the fun that is Summer Reading! Every Sunday we’ll highlight our favorite pictures, videos, and more from our group and around the web!

*You do NOT need a Facebook account to view our live events! You can view them by visiting our Facebook page: facebook.com/pleasanthillslibrary

We have outdoor programs scheduled for August! Check them out below:

Bug Hunt & Nature Hike @ Pleasant Hills Arboretum — Saturday, August 1 @ 10 am
Join Chad Gore, local entomologist, at the Arboretum to learn and search for specific bugs while enjoying a nature hike! Make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes! Masks are suggested. The Pleasant Hills Arboretum is located at 181 West Bruceton Road. All ages program—weather permitting! Registration requested. To register please call the Library at 412-655-2424 or email Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

Campfire @ Round Hill Park with the Allegheny County Park Rangers — Tuesday, August 4 @ 7:30 pm
Join Park Rangers at the Harmony House Shelter inside Round Hill Park for an awesome campfire with a presentation about nocturnal animals—complete with s’mores! Round Hill Park is located at 651 Round Hill Rd, Elizabeth, PA 15037. The Harmony House Shelter is the last shelter on the main road. Family program—weather permitting. Registration is highly limited! To register please call the Library at 412-655-2424 or email Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

Bird Walk @ Round Hill Park with the Allegheny County Park Rangers — Wednesday, August 19 @ 2:00 pm
Join Park Rangers at the Harmony House Shelter inside Round Hill Park for a bird nature walk! Round Hill Park is located at 651 Round Hill Rd, Elizabeth, PA 15037. The Harmony House Shelter is the last shelter on the main road. Family program—weather permitting. Registration is highly limited! To register please call the Library at 412-655-2424 or email Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

Questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Call the Library at 412-655-2424 or email Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net 

Imagine Your Story Online Summer Reading Club!!!

Summer Reading Club is going VIRTUAL this year!

June 14 – August 31, 2020

In response to our ever changing world and in an effort to keep our patrons and staff safe and engaged, the Pleasant Hills Library is excited to be offering virtual programming AND a virtual summer reading club.

Pleasant Hills Library is excited to offer a virtual summer reading club for ALL AGES using Beanstack! Register your entire family using either a web browser or the Beanstack Tracker app (available to download for FREE via Google Play or the Apple App Store). When you register, make sure you select “Pleasant Hills Public Library” as the library you visit most often (this question determines which one of the Allegheny County Library’s program you will participate in). You can also call the Pleasant Hills Library at 412-655-2424 and our staff will register your family for you! Registration is open now but you won’t be able to log until June 14.

This year our Summer Reading Club will run a bit differently than it has in the past. Everyone, regardless of age and reading ability, will keep track of the time spent reading and/or listening. Log the time you spend reading and/or listening every week in Beanstack, starting June 14 and running through August 31, to be entered into weekly drawings for electronic gift cards! Read one hour each week for one entry! Read two hours each week for two entries! You decide when to log – do it once a week or every day – it’s up to you! Unfortunately you won’t be able to get more than two entries based on time spent reading each week BUT you can earn more entries by completing various activity badges! This year we’re offering a huge variety of activity badges that challenge you to imagine, connect, create, explore and more! Each time you complete an activity badge, you earn another entry into that week’s drawings!

So how does this work for children who aren’t reading yet? They will keep track of and be rewarded for listening! Older children and adults who read aloud to younger children can keep track of and be rewarded for the time spent reading aloud as well as time they read to themselves! Prefer audiobooks? No problem! Keep track of the time you spend listening and get rewarded! Are you listening to an audiobook as a family? Everyone gets to log that time! We want everyone to enjoy reading and be rewarded for their efforts, whether they are reading solo or with their family!

If you cannot access Beanstack, or prefer non-digital means of participation, please call the Pleasant Hills Library at 412-655-2424 and our staff will happily help you register, log, and participate in all the fun!

We’re excited to help you Imagine Your Story during our 2020 Summer Reading Club!

Questions? Call the Library at 412-655-2424 OR email Ms. Dani at danylod@einetwork.net