February and Beyond...

Don't miss out! Our annual book sale is earlier this year! 

Mark your calendars NOW!!

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Thursday, February 20 thru Sunday, February 23
Pleasant Hills Boro Building
410 E. Bruceton Rd.  

Thursday, February 20th, 6-8 pm - Preview Night
Preview Night Admission $6, collected at the door
  Includes refreshments & first look at items

Friday, February 21st, 10 am - 8 pm

Saturday, February 22nd, 10 am - 4 pm

Sunday, February 23rd, 12-3 pm - Box/Bag Day
Fill one of our boxes for $6, or one of our small plastic bags for $3.
Thank you for supporting the Pleasant Hills Library!

Mark your calendars for these awesome upcoming programs:

Read Across America Celebration with Dr. Seuss - Saturday, February 29 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Join us for our annual awesome celebration of Read Across America Week with a special birthday party for Dr. Seuss! This program is done in partnership with McClellan Elementary and McClellan PTA but is open to EVERYONE! Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and other fun activities from 1:00 - 2:30 pm, with stories read by special guest readers from 2:30 - 3:00 pm. Fun for the whole family! Please register HERE.

Family Building Workshop - Saturday, March 14 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm - What can you build? Join us for this new monthly workshop where you can work together as a family to create amazing structures at stations set-up with different materials. We'll have a large variety of materials available for you to explore and build with! Fun for the whole family! Please register HERE.

Family Game Night - Monday, March 23 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Enjoy an evening of FREE family fun! We'll have a variety of board, card, and video games for you to play together as a family! There's something for everyone and ALL ages! Enjoy light refreshments as well! Please register HERE.

For a complete list of upcoming programs, please:

Click HERE for our February newsletter

Click HERE for our March newsletter

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

Have questions? Call or email Ms. Dani!

All you need is LOVE...and a Library Card!*

*You don't NEED a Library card to attend programs, but you do need one if you want to check out any of our amazing materials including but not limited to books (including ebooks and audio books!), music, movies, magazines, puzzles and more!

Looking for something particular? Check out our catalog here: https://catalog.einetwork.net/

Not sure what you want? Visit the Library today and browse our incredible collection!

Click here to view our February 2019 Children, Teen, and Family Programs!

Click here to view our March 2019 Children, Teen, and Family Programs!

Check out some of our exciting upcoming programs!!!

Hole-in-One Mini-Golf in the Library Fundraiser

Sunday, February 17 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Play mini-golf inside the Library and help the Library raise “green fees” at the same time! It will be a full 18-hole course for teams of up to 5; teams will play in the order that they arrive, with the last team starting at 6:45 p.m. Pizza and other yummy refreshments will be available in our “19th Hole Lounge” as well as fun family games to help pass the time in case your team has to wait to play. Cost: $7 for each adult player, $4 for each child 3-10 years old. Money will be collected at the door, which will open at 5:00 pm. Registration is highly recommended for this popular event and can be done by visiting the Library, calling 412-655-2424 or online here.

Preschool STEAM: I Can Build That!

Wednesday, February 20 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Can we build that? Yes, we can! Explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics involved in construction through stories and hands-on learning stations. For children ages 2 - 5, with a caregiver. To register, please visit the Library, call 412-655-2424, or online here.

Teen Games N@

Thursdays, February 21, March 7 & 21 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Challenge your friends to a game of Mario Kart, Uno, and so much more! Stuff your face with pizza and other delicious snacks while hanging out at the Library! For teens in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Book VS. Movie: Family Book Club

Monday, February 25 at 6:00 pm

Join us as we watch a movie based on a classic children's book. This month, we're reading The BFG by Roald Dahl. Enjoy popcorn and punch during the movie! Afterwards, we'll talk about the book and decide which we liked better and why. Extra copies of each month's title is available at the circulation desk. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. To register please visit the Library, call 412-655-2424, or online here.

Lego Extravaganza Club

Wednesdays, February 27 & March 27 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us on the last Wednesday of every month! Build whatever you want with the Legos provided. When you're done, we'll put your creations on display. For children ages 3 and up. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Saturday, March 2 from 1:00 - 3:00 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 1:00 - 2:30 pm, with stories read by special guest readers from 2:30 - 3:00 pm. Fun for the whole family! To register, please visit the Library, call 412-655-2424, or online here.

Check out our newsletters (which are linked at the top of this post AND on the right side of this blog) for more information!

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.