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.

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

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!

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

Online book festivals!!!

If you've ever wanted to attend a book festival but didn't because it was too far away, cost too much, or wasn't feasible for whatever reason....

Now is your chance!!

BookExpo, the publishing industry's leading trade event, is going to be online this year from May 26 - 29 which means that everyone can attend for free!

Traditionally a place where booksellers, librarians, specialty retailers and national chains, publishers and tastemakers could come together, this move to a virtual presentation allows book lovers everywhere to come together to discover the latest titles, authors, technology, trends, and so much more! 

Running May 26 - 29, BookExpo Online will feature authors, experts, and publishing experts sharing their great work and ideas. The first day is full of educational sessions. Later sessions include Adult and Children's Book Dinners where literary giants and celebrity authors will join the conversation! (Here's your chance to hear Judy Blume talk!!!) Don't miss the BookExpo Buzz sessions (Adult, YA, and Middle Grade) to learn about exciting new titles! All the sessions will be on BookExpo's Facebook page so make sure to check it out! 

Click HERE for a complete sessions schedule.

BookCon, an event where storytelling and pop culture collide, is going virtual this year from May 30 - 31! BookConline will feature sessions with different authors and publishers to give you a first look at debut books and behind-the-scenes peek at some of your favorite titles! Plus there will be ARC giveaways, quizzes, trivia, and more fun yet to be announced! Sessions will be on BookCon's Facebook page so make sure to check it out! Don't forget to join the BookCon Official Facebook Group for the latest details.

Click HERE for a complete sessions schedule.

Want more? Check out this amazing list of virtual book related events!

Guinness World Records AT HOME!

Do you have what it takes to break a WORLD RECORD?!?

The amazing folks at Guinness Book of World Records has created an at-home platform for kids and their families to explore the stories of people who have set world records AND try breaking some of their own! The site includes weekly challenges, #gwrchallenge, where participants have a week to become the best at things like flipping and catching a full deck of playing cards faster than anyone else in the world!There is also a "Try This at Home" series, a Records of the Day podcast, and a cool trivia contest families can play.

Check it out HERE!

May the 4th Be with You!

May 4th is known across the galaxy as Star Wars Day! 

How do you plan to celebrate?

Need ideas? Check out this awesome article features on StarWars.com for awesome craft, food, and activity ideas! CLICK HERE for ideas!

Some of your favorite actors from the Star Wars franchise have read their favorite Star Wars picture books for you to enjoy! Check out Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), and Daisy Ridley (Rey Skywalker) reading to you and your family this Star Wars Day!

Even more FREE eResources from publishers for YOU!

Andrew McMeel Publishing, known for publishing such great series as Phoebe and Her Unicorn and Big Nate, is offering a FREE middle-grade eBook every week! All you need to do to access their weekly free eBook is to sign up for their newsletter, which you can do HERE!

They also have a plethora of amazing free resources you can download. 

Check out their resources page HERE.

ABDO Publishing, known for their amazingly vast collection of non-fiction and fiction titles for children and young adults, is offering access to their digital collection for FREE through June 2020. Check out their digital collections HERE.

Capstone Publishing, through their Reading is for Everyone campaign, is offering FREE access to their digital learning products PebbleGo and Capstone Interactive eBooks.

They are also offering tons of great resources for activities, science experiments, and other fun projects you can do at home to support learning. 

Check it out HERE!

Resources for TEENS!

Hey teens! 

There seems to be no shortage of virtual resources for children, but don't fret! There's tons of great resources for young adults too!

Starting TODAY (April 30) you can sign up to be part of the SYNC Audiobooks for Teens program, a yearly summer audiobook program for teens ages 13 and up (and adults who enjoy young adult literature are welcome too!). This amazing program is in its 11th season of offering free audiobooks downloads weekly! SYNC Audiobooks for Teens runs April 30 until July 29. Interested participants from all over the world can get two free audiobook downloads per week which they can keep even after the program is over!

New this year, users will need the Sora Student reading app,which can be found on OverDrive's website. Each title will be available for download for seven days during their corresponding weeks. When a new week begins, the previous titles will be gone, so make sure to download all of the titles so you won't miss them!

To participate, you need to sign up for the program's newsletter on their website to get alerts.

Check out this useful article from Book Riot to learn more!

Riveted by Simon Teen is an online community for anyone that loves young adult fiction! You can read YA books for FREE, discover new books and authors, enter contests for new and upcoming releases, and much more! It's free to join and you will need an account to access any of the FREE reads. Check it out today!

Are you, or someone in your household, planning on taking the ACT test? The Grandview Heights Public Library, in Columbus, Ohio, is offering their famous ACT prep classes online for FREE for any teen who is interested! At the moment, there are three courses scheduled: May 2, May 23, and June 27. They are also offering classes for parents and caregivers interested in learning more about the ACT test and how Covid-19 is impacting college admissions. 

Registration is limited so make sure to sign up today!

More FREE resources available

Allegheny County provides FREE access to many amazing databases. Some of these databases are expanding their resources to offer even more FREE eResources! 

EBSCO Learning Express is a suite of online interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more. These learning tools are designed to help students and professionals achieve their educational and career goals.This database has educational content for elementary student through adults. This resources is only available until June 30, so check it out today!

Gale is offering FREE access to Miss Humblebee's Academy through Mid-June. Miss Humblebee's Academy is an interactive kindergarten-readiness program that introduces children ages three to six to key concepts in math, science, social studies, language and literacy, art, and music. It’s as challenging as it is fun!

Free access to World Book Online is available temporarily. Please complete this form and temporary login information will be emailed to you.

A safe, trusted, 21st-century learning environment for students, with reliable information for papers and projects. Contains thousands of informational articles, books and current event information. Also explore pictures and videos. Even play educational games!

Click here to access ALL of Allegheny County's eResources!

The Library may be closed, but don't forgot about our digital resources!!

While our physical building is closed, we still offer tons of amazing educational and entertaining resources for YOU digitally! We offer access to hundreds of eBooks, eMagazines, music, audiobooks, videos, research databases, and more!!!

Don't have a library card? NO PROBLEM!
You can sign up for one ONLINE!
Click here for information on how.
Click here to sign up online!

Click here to visit Allegheny County's library eResources 

Click here to visit Allegheny County's KID eResources

Click here to visit Power Library, Pennsylvania's eResources

Click here to visit Power KIDS Library, PA electronic library for Kids

There are eResources for ALL ages, from small children up through senior citizens! 

Below is a list of some of Ms. Dani's favorite eResources for children.

*Please note that to access these digital resources, you may be asked for your library card number.* 

*If you encounter issues, please email us at pleasanthills@einetwork.net*

Read eBooks, listen to audiobooks, read magazines, and check out short videos using OverDrive and/or their app Libby. The app can be downloaded on most smart handheld devices and allows you access to hundreds of titles for all ages. Don't have a handheld device? Titles can also be accessed on a desktop computer as well.

Click HERE to access the KIDS page

Click HERE to access the TEENS page

Tumble Books offers video read-alouds of hundreds of educational and entertaining titles for children. They also offer a great selection of eBooks, graphic novels, language learning titles, online games and puzzles, and a math database. There's really something for all kids and teens! 

Click HERE to access Tumble Book Library

Scholastic has two great databases - BookFlix and TrueFlix. Both databases offer video read-alouds of titles based on theme or subject mater. BookFlix pairs a picture book with a non-fiction title. TrueFlix pairs an education video with a non-fiction title. Read and explore today!

Click HERE to access BookFlix

Click HERE to access TrueFlix

Little Pim, the child language learning database by Mango Languages, can help children learn over ten different languages! You will need to set-up a personal account using your library card number to access this valuable eResource.

Click HERE to access Little Pim

The above eResources are just a small selection of the amazing digital resources we offer!

 Check them out for yourself and let us know what you think!!

Click here for more information on eResources for Kids.

Click here for more information eResources for Teens.

Click here for more information on borrowing eBooks.

So many FREE resources from publishers!

Many publishers, both big and small, are posting educational content for FREE using social media AND on their websites. Check to see if the publisher of your favorite book is on the list!

Click HERE for a complete list of publishers, authors, and illustrators sharing resources.

HarperCollins Children’s Books is sharing daily story times, learning materials, and activities with readers via social media channels for different age groups. HarperKids is on Instagram for little readers, the YouTube channel Shelf Stuff is for middle grade readers, the Epic Reads Twitter feed is for teens, and HarperStacks—also on Twitter—has resources for educators, parents, and caregivers.

Simon & Schuster has many resources available on social media and for download on its website. There is an online hub for educators, booksellers, and librarians called The Book Pantry. In addition, Simon & Schuster authors are taking to social media to share readings and drawing lessons. Debbie Ridpath Ohi is teaching art lessons while fellow author Aaron Reynolds has started “The Aaron Reynolds Stay-At-Home Show,” both on YouTube.

HMH Books for Young Readers is creating free activity guides, coloring pages, and videos by authors and illustrators—including Kwame Alexander, Chloe Bristol, Lois Lowry, Lori Mortenson, and Kim Smith—which are e-mailed each week to support families and educators. Along with the e-newsletter, the HMH Books for Young Readers Resource Library contains free downloads and content.

DK’s new Stay Home Hub is a dedicated website that includes activity packs and coloring sheets for children. In addition, DK is encouraging children and educators to turn to DKfindout!.com, an encyclopedic platform where children, parents, and educators can explore subjects in-depth and use them for online classes.

Above are just a few of the publishers participating. Click HERE for a complete list of publishers, authors, and illustrators sharing resources. This list, curated by Publisher's Weekly, is updated frequently so make sure to check back.

Even more choices for read-alouds!

While we may all be stuck at home, there's no shortage of amazing authors and celebrities reading aloud for your listening pleasure!

Alison Arngrim, a Canadian-American actress and author known for her portrayal of Nellie Oleson on the NBC television series Little House on the Prairie, is reading selections from the Little House on the Prairie series on her Facebook page. Follow her here to get updates on her live readings!

LeVar Burton, the amazing actor of Star Trek and Reading Rainbow fame, is moving his podcast to Twitter three times a week to read to different age groups. His podcast, LeVar Burton Reads, is normally just for adults but with all the craziness going on in the world, LeVar wanted to get back to his roots and read stories aloud for children and young adults. Monday's books will be geared towards children and will be read live at 12 pm eastern. Wednesday's stories will have a young adult audience in mind and be read at 6 pm eastern. Friday's at 9 pm will be an adult geared storytime. Head over to Twitter starting today (April 3) to catch these awesome live readings!

Dolly Parton, country-western star and literary advocate, has started reading bedtime stories on her Imagination Library YouTube page. You can check out "Goodnight with Dolly" weekly at 7 pm!

Learn to write and draw at home!!

Some of our favorite children's and young adult authors are hosting free writing  and drawing classes online! 

Hey Teens! 

Head over to Instagram Live to learn tips from bestselling young adult author, Kelly Yang!

Mo Willems, beloved author and illustrators of the Pigeon books, invites YOU into his studio for entertaining drawing lessons and activities! 

Check it out here: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/

This amazing collection of children and young adult authors are reading their own books, holding writing and drawing workshops, and providing other fun activities for you to enjoy. Make sure to subscribe to get the latest content!

Authors Everywhere YouTube Page

Dav Pilkey, author and illustrators off Captain Underpants and Dog Man, will be posting new content to his website and social media outlets on Fridays! He will be reading his hilarious books, offering writing and drawing workshops, and other fun activities. 

https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/books/dav-pilkey-at-home/

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!

Storytime break and December fun!

Our weekly storytimes will be taking a short break starting November 21. All of our weekly storytimes will resume the first full week of January 2020! Mark your calendars now!

Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays, resuming January 7, 2020 @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays, resuming January 8, 2020 @ 10:30 & 11:30 am

TOT Time - Thursdays, resuming January 9, 2020 @ 10:30 am

**Please note that the Library will close at 5 pm on November 27. The Library will be closed November 28 & 29. 

The Library will close at 5 pm on December 23. The Library will be closed December 24 - 26. The Library will also be closed December 31 & January 1**

While we don't offer our weekly storytimes in December, we do offer several wonderful seasonal programs! 

Click HERE for a printable version of our December newsletter.

PJ Family Storytime: A Snowy Day - Monday, December 2 @ 7:00 pm - Join us for snowy stories, silly songs, a cool craft, and a delicious snack. Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Family program - registration requested but not required. Click HERE to register.

Teen Christmas Cookies & Cards - Thursday, December 5 @ 3:30 pm - Make holiday cards to share joy with local nursing home residents and decorate some cookies to take home! A $2 donation per person is requested and collected at the event. For teens in grades 6 - 12. Registration requested but not required. Click HERE to register.

Annual Family Winter Holiday Celebration - Monday, December 9 @ 6:30 pm - Celebrate the winter holidays in style at the Library! Enjoy games, crafts, and snacks from 6:30 - 7:30. Storytime, complete with a visit from the man in red, will start around 7:30! Don't forget to bring your camera! A $2 donation per child and 1/2 dozen cookies per family is requested and will be collected at the event. Family program - please register! Click HERE to register.

Family Storytime at Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market - Monday, December 16 @ 1:30 pm - Join Ms. Dani in the Fresh Thyme Cafe for stories, songs, a craft, and a delicious snack! This program will take place at Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market located at 665 Clairton Blvd (Route 51). Family program - no registration necessary, just show up ready for fun!

Winter Animals with the Allegheny County Park Rangers - Monday, December 16 @ 6:30 pm - How do local animals adapt to our cold winter climate? Some move away, some sleep through it, and some tough it out! Find out who does what with the Allegheny County Park Rangers as we learn all about local wildlife! Family program - space is limited so please register! Click HERE to register.

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, December 18 @ 4:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us! After we're done, we'll put your creations up on display! For children ages 4 and up - no registration necessary, just show up ready for fun!

Celebrate the Holidays with Barbie - Thursday, December 19 @ 6:00 pm - Susan and Kim Fancsali return to share their extensive Holiday Barbie collection and knowledge! There will also be a fun holiday craft! All ages welcome - space is limited and required. Click HERE to register.

Contact Ms. Dani with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you might have!

412-655-2424/danylod@einetwork.net

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!

Click HERE for a PDF October newsletter.

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 

Check out eventkeeper for a full list of upcoming programs!

This September, show your Library some LOVE!

September Is Love Your Library Month

All Allegheny County libraries are inviting residents to participate in a fundraising effort to support their local library. Thanks to the generosity of the Jack Buncher Foundation, all donations made to the Pleasant Hills Library in the month of September will be MATCHED on a pro-rated basis up to $500 per donor. 

You can donate by check, cash in person, or online through the Library’s website: www.pleasanthillslibrary.org 

 September is also National Library Card Sign Up Month! Children signing up for their first library card will receive a fun goody bag! Stop at the front desk to learn more! 

During the month of September, receive a raffle ticket for every children’s and family program you attend and enter to win a pair of tickets to either the Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series or the EQT Bridge Theater Series! 

This contest runs from September 3—30, 2019. Winners will be notified Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

 Popular children’s book characters will be hidden throughout the children’s department during September. Find all of them to earn a small prize! See a staff member downstairs for more details. 

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