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.

March & April 2021 Virtual Programs!

 

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!

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