Happy New Year!

We're so excited to start the year off right...with storytimes!

 

Weekly storytimes start this week!

We hope to see you there!

 

Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm - Explore different themes through stories, songs, a craft, and a snack! For children ages 3 1/2 to 6 years old, with or without a caregiver.

 

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

 

TOT Time - Thursdays @ 10:30 am - Learn and grow with stories, songs, finger plays, fun activities, and a snack! For children ages 2 to 3 1/2, with a caregiver.

 

*All weekly storytimes begin this week and run through January, February & March!*

*No regsitration necessary!*

 

BUT THERE'S MORE!!!!

Check out these other fun programs happening in Januaray!

 

Lego Extravaganza! - Thursday, January 10th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - If you enjoy building with Legos, then this is the program for you! Join us for intense and wacky building competitions with some free play thrown in! Bring your own Legos or use ours! For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. No registration neccesary.

 

Preschool Yoga - Wednesdays, Januaray 9th - February 27th from 1:30 - 2:15 pm - Wear comfy clothes to stretch and unwind while learning some fun yoga poses perfect for little bodies! Please bring a large towel or yoga mat with you. For children ages 3 - 6 years old. Registration is limited so register today!

 

Teen Make-N-Take - Starting Monday, January 7th, check the teen area every weekfor a new fun make-n-take project! Don't panic if you can't make it Monday - projects will remain out all week! Projects will incorporate origami, recycled art, and duct tape craziness. For students in Grades 6-12. No regsitration necessary.

 

To register for any program, please visit the Pleasant Hills Library, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

 

BUT THERE'S STILL MORE!!!!

Click here for a full listing of programs happening in January!

Reading Rainbow Remixed

Do you remember the amazing show Reading Rainbow?

PBS Digital Studios has released a series of You Tube videos featuring their station's icons, such as Mister Rogers, Julia Childs, and Bob Ross. The newest video features LeVar Burton from Reading Rainbow. It's worth checking out...but you don't have to take my word for it!

 Click here to watch Reading Rainbow Remixed

Check out more Icons Remixed videos here!

Happy Holidays!

The Pleasant Hills Library would like to wish you and your family a very happy and joyous holiday season!

In honor of the holidays, we will be closed on  December 24th and 25th. We will be open from 1:00 - 8:30 pm on Wednesday, December 26th. We will also be closed on December 31st and January 1st.

 

2012 might be coming to a close, but 2013 is just around the corner!

 Click here to check out all our exciting programs in January!

 

Have a question? Just ask!
Email questions, comments, concerns, and registration information to danylod@einetwork.net

 

 

It's time for a SNOWMAN PARTY!!!

Join us tonight from 7:00 - 7:45 for a special family storytime all about SNOWMEN!

 

We'll share stories, sing songs, make a craft, and enjoy a delicious snack that even these cold creatures would enjoy! Wear your jammies and bring a friend (stuffed or real!) to join in the fun!

 

Fun for the whole family!

 

It's not to late to register!

Please visit the library front desk, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

 

We hope to see you there!!! 

 

Upcoming Programs

December is a busy month!

There are holiday parties to go to, family to visit, shopping to be done, and so much more! With all the hustle and bustle of the season, don't forget about our awesome programs all happening in the month of December!

*Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays @ 10:30 am & 1:30 am - Stories, songs, crafts, and a snack specially designed to educate and entertain children ages 3 1/2 to 6 years old, with or without a caregiver. No registration necessary. **Storytime runs weekly through December 18th!**

*Baby Book Nook : Wednesdays @ 10:30 am - Share stories, rhymes, songs, and more specially designed to educate and entertain children birth to 2 years old, with a caregiver. No registration necessary. **Storytime runs weekly through December 19th!**

*TOT Time: Thursdays @ 10:30 am - Share stories, songs, finger plays, and a snack. For children ages 2 to 3 1/2 years old, with a caregiver. No registration necessary.**Storytime runs weekly through December 20th!**

*Gingerbread House Workshops: Saturday, December 8th @ 11:00 am OR 1:00 pm - Use a variety of materials to decorate a gingerbread house! Suggested ages 3—12 years old. Please register. *Please note that the 1:00 pm session is already full! You may sign up on the waiting list...but the 11am session still has room!*

*Teen Crafty Christmas: Monday, December 10th @7:00 pm - Learn how to make a few simple ornaments that you can keep for yourself or give as gifts just in time for the holidays! For students in grades 6—12. Please register.

*PJ Family Storytime: Monday, December 17th @ 7:00 pm - It’s time for a Snowman Party! Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and a snack all about these cold creations! Fun for the whole family! Please register.

*Teen Talk: Saturday, December 29th @ 12:30 pm - Come for pizza, conversation and games! For students in grades 6—12. No registration necessary.

To register for any of the above mentioned programs, please sign up at the front desk, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

It's time for a holiday celebration!!!

"Jingle bells! Jingle bells!! JINGLE ALL THE WAY!!!"

Join us THIS THURSDAY for an awesome family holiday celebration! Celebrate the holiday season with music, crafts, games, snacks, and more! There will even be a special visit from the man in red himself! This fabulous event promises to be fun for the whole family! *Please note: $2 donation requested, per child, collected at the event.*

Don't forget!!!
THIS THURSDAY (11/29) @ 6:30 pm - 
Jingle All the Way:
A Family Holiday Celebration!!!

Please register!  You can register by visiting the library, calling 412-655-2424, or emailing Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net 

We hope to see you there!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

The Pleasant Hills Library Children's Area would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!

In honor of the holiday, we will be closing early today at 5 pm and remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 22nd and 23rd. We will reopen on Saturday, November 24th at 9 am.

After all the hustle and bustle of the holiday are over, and the last bite of turkey has been gobbled, join us for some fun and engaging programs! The following programs are coming up next week...Don't miss out!

*Teen Talk - Saturday, November 24th at 12:30 pm - Come for pizza, conversation and games! For students in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary.

*PJ Family Storytime - Monday, November 26th at 7:00 pm - Thanksgiving may be over, but we're still hungry! Let's share stories, songs, crafts, and a snack all about our favorite foods! Wear your jammies! Fun for the whole family! Please register.

*Jingle All the Way: A Family Holiday Celebration - Thursday, November 29th at 6:30 pm - Celebrate the Holiday Season with music, crafts, games, snacks, and more! There will even be a special visit from the main man in red himself! Fun for the whole family! A $2 donation is requested - collected at the event. Please register.

***To register for any event, please visit the front desk at the library, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net***

Hope to see you soon!!!

Storytimes Start This Week!!!

Visit the Library and hear a story!!!

Storytimes for Preschoolers & Babies start this week:
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm - Preschool Storytime
          Stories, songs, crafts, and a snack specially designed to educate and entertain children ages 3 1/2 to 6 years old, with or without a caregiver. No registration necessary.

Wednesdays @ 10:30 am - Baby Book Nook
          Share stories, rhymes, songs, and more specially designed to educate and entertain children birth to 2 years old, with a caregiver. No registration necessary.

*Due to a scheduling conflict, TOT Time will not resume until December. We apologize for the inconvenience but welcome TOT Time families to attend either Preschool Storytime OR Baby Book Nook throughout the month of November.*

November & December Programs for Children, Teens, and Families

Itching to hear a good story? Want to make a craft while enjoying a snack? Then make sure to check out our program schedule for November and December. Here you'll find information about upcoming storytimes, family programs, and teen gatherings. Don't miss out on all the library fun!

Click here to access our November & December programs for children, teens, and families!

Have a question? Just ask!
Email questions, comments, concerns, and registration information to danylod@einetwork.net

Help us make the Pleasant Hills Library be the best that it can be!

In order to serve you better, we need your input on how to improve library services and programs at the Pleasant Hills Library. Please take a moment and fill out this brief survey:
Pleasant Hills Library Children's & Teen Survey

If you'd prefer to fill out a hard (i.e. paper) copy, surverys are available in the Children's Department.

Thanks for your support! We appreciate your help!