January Fun!

The month is halfway over, by the fun is not!

Check out these awesome programs happening soon!

Chick-fil-A Family Craft Night - Tuesday, January 21st from 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Stop by Chick-fil-A on Route 51 to make a fun craft, play a silly game, and enjoy a free kids 4 piece nugget or strip meal*! Drop by anytime between 5 - 7 pm! (*Free kids meal with purchase of adult combo or entrée salad). This program will take place at Chick-fil-A Restaurant located at 461 Clairton Blvd.* No registration necessary.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - Monday, January 27th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm - Are you in need of volunteer hours? Interested in helping design library programs? Want your voice heard? If you answered yes to any of those questions, or perhaps you said no but are looking for something fun to do anyway, be sure to join TAG and be a part of something special! Each participant will receive one hour of community service and have the opportunity to earn more! For teens in grades 6 - 12, no registration necessary.

Math Bingo with Rockin' Rhodes - Tuesday, January 28th at 6:30 pm - Mr. Rockin' Rhodes, a PA Cyber math instructor, will challenge your brain with a rousing game of math vocabulary bingo! Think you have what it takes to win? Bring a friend and find out! For children in 3rd & 4th Grade. Please register!

Let it Snow! A Preschool STEM Workshop - Thursday, January 30th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm - Discover the science, technology, engineering, and math behind snow! We'll start with a story then explore the wonders of snow through hands-on learning activities! For children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years old, with a caregiver.

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

 

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEBRUARY!!!

Baby, it's cold outside!

Brrrrrrrrrr! The weather might be chilly, but the library is toasty and warm! Brave the winter weather, and join us for one (or more!) of our spectacular upcoming programs!

 

Weekly Storytimes resume this week!

No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

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 ages 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 years old, with a caregiver.

 

CHECK OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING SOON!

 

PJ Family Storytime: Polar Bear Party - Monday, January 13th from 7:00 - 7:45 pm - The polar bears are getting together and throwing a party! Join in the fun with stories, songs, games, crafts, and a scrumptious snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! PLEASE REGISTER!

 

Lego Extravaganza - Wednesday, January 15th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans, come be a part of this awesome building adventure! We challenge you to build items for all our wacky categories, as well as create truly unique items during free play! We'll have Legos you can use, but feel free to bring your own too! For children ages 3 and up. PLEASE REGISTER!



 



 CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR FULL JANUARY SCHEDULE!

 

Holiday Closings and fun times ahead!

The Pleasant Hills Public Library would like to wish you a very HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!!!

In honor of the holidays, the Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th and remain closed through Thursday, December 26th. We will reopen on Friday, December 27th! We will also be closed for the New Year holiday on Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd!

 

Happy New Year!!!

Check out all the fun things happening in January 2014!

 

Here's a brief highlight of awesome programs coming up that you definitely don't want to miss!

 

*Glow Fest - Monday, December 30th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Celebrate the New Year a day early! We're going to party in the dark with awesome glowing games, crafts, food, and more! Wear neon or other black light receptive clothing to really shine in the night! For teens in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

 

*Music Together FREE Family Music Class - Thursday, January 2nd at 6:30 pm - Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood program that for over 25 years has been bringing mixed-age families together to sing, dance, and enjoy making music with other families! In this FREE community class, we'll explore the wonders of making music together! For children ages birth to 5, with a caregiver. Please register by visiting the library, calling 412-655-2424, or emailing Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

 

****WEEKLY STORYTIMES ARE BACK! ALL WEEKLY STORYTIMES BEGIN THE WEEK OF JANUARY 6th!!!***

 

Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays @ 10:30 am

TOT Time - Thursdays @ 10:30 am

 

Click here to learn about more January programs at the library!

December fun!

It's finally December! Winter is upon us! The holidays are creeping around the bend! Enjoy every moment of the season at the library! Join us for one or more of our fantastic programs happening this month!

Trim the Tree: Handmade Ornaments - Wednesday, December 4th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Learn how to make a plethora of really awesome handmade ornaments you can use to decorate your tree or home! Create unique holiday treasures that can be reused year after year! A $2 donation per child is requested and will be collected at the event. For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. PLEASE REGISTER!

Deck the Halls: A Family Holiday Celebration - Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 pm - Help us decorate for the holidays! Join in the celebration of the holiday season with crafts, games, music, stories, snacks, and more! We'll even have a special visit from the man in red! Don't miss out on all the holiday fun! A $1 donation per child, and a half dozen cookies per family, is requested and will be collected at the event. PLEASE REGISTER!

PJ Family Storytime: Gingerbread Family - Monday, December 9th from 7:00 - 7:45 pm - A gingerbread family is running around inside the library! Can you catch them? Find out with stories, songs, games, a craft, and a yummy snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! PLEASE REGISTER!

Chick-fil-A Family Craft Night - Tuesday, December 10th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Stop by Chick-fil-A on Route 51 to make a fun craft, play a silly game, and enjoy a free kids 4 piece nugget or strip meal!* Drop by anytime between 5 - 7 pm! Fun for the whole family! No registration necessary. (Free kids meal with purchase of adult combo or entrée salad) This program will take place at Chick-fil-A Restaurant located at 461 Clairton Blvd (Route 51).

Teen Advisory Group - Thursday, December 12th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Are you looking for volunteer hours? Interested in helping design library program? Then join TAG and be a part of something special! Each participant will receive 1 hour of community service and have the opportunity to earn more! We'll start our session off with pizza and volunteer projects within the library. For teens in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary - just show ready for fun!

Gingerbread House Workshop - Saturday, December 14th at 11:00 am & 1:00 pm - Let your creativity run wild while you use a variety of edible materials to decorate a pre-made gingerbread house! Fun for the whole family! A $3 donation per house decorator is requested and will be collected at the event. PLEASE REGISTER!

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

 

To learn about more upcoming programs in December, CLICK HERE!

What are you thankful for?

Here at Pleasant Hills Public Library, we're thankful for lots of things!

Good health, delicious food, an excellent community who loves and supports its library, and of course, books and people who love them! What about you?

 

We're also thankful for storytime! Our weekly storytimes will be taking a break in December so make sure to check out the last sessions of 2013! Weekly storytimes will resume the week of January 7, 2014!

Preschool Storytime - Tuesday, November 26 @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

Baby Book Nook - Wednesday, November 27 @ 10:30 am

 

***Pleasant Hills Library will be closing at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27th and remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 28th & 29th. We will reopen on Saturday, November 30th. ***

 

Are you looking for something fun to do after the Thanksgiving holiday?

Make sure to check out Let's Get Messy: A Family Adventure in Painting - Saturday, November 30 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm - Who needs brushes? Not us! Explore the wonders of painting without traditional tools in this fun family program! Get out of the house after a long holiday weekend and let loose with scented finger paint, squishy goo, and unique painting tools such as toothbrushes and cotton balls! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

 

HEY TEENS! Check out Teen Talk: Holiday Edition - Saturday, November 30 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Family driving you nuts? Get away from it all and hang out at the library! We'll have pizza and snacks, games galore, and lively conversation about books and life! For teens in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

 

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

 

Click here to learn more about upcoming programs in December!

November fun at the library!

Check out all the awesome programs happening this month! You don't want to miss out on all the library fun!

Click here for a printable version of our November newsletter.

 

 

THIS WEDNESDAY!!!

After School Adventures: Blowing in the Wind - Air Science: Wednesday, November 6 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - How can you tell the difference between hot and cold air without feeling it? How can you test air pressure? Learn the answers to these questions and more through awesome air and wind experiments! For children in Kindergarten - 5th grade. PLEASE REGISTER!

 

HAPPENING SOON!!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY!!!

PJ Family Storytime: A Turkey for Thanksgiving: Monday, November 11 from 7:00 - 7:45 pm - Turkeys are hiding out in the library! Let's see if we can find them and invite them to Thanksgiving! Join us for stories, songs, games, crafts, and a scrumptious snack sure to please all the hungry turkeys out there! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! PLEASE REGISTER!

 

Let's Get Messy: A Family Adventure in Painting: Saturday, November 30 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm - Who needs brushes? Not us! Explore the wonders of painting without traditional tools in this fun family program! Get out of the house after a long holiday and let loose with scented finger paints, squishy goo, and unique painting tools such as toothbrushes and cotton balls! Fun for the whole family! PLEASE REGISTER!

 

HEY TEENS! COME HANG OUT!

Programs listed below are for teens in grades 6 - 12.

No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Catching Fire: Movie Release Party: Thursday, November 21 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - The second movie in the thrilling Hunger Games trilogy gets released on November 22nd. Prepare yourself by testing your courage and strength with Capital games, crafts, food, and more! We'll have a trivia contest to see who amongst us could triumph over all! May the odds be ever in your favor.

 

Teen Craft: Cupcake Creations: Monday, November 25 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm - We'll provide the cupcakes and decorating supplies, you provide the creativity to turn them into edible artwork!

 

Teen Talk: Holiday Edition: Saturday, November 30 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Family driving you crazy?!? Get away from it all and come hang out at the library! We'll have pizza and snacks, games galore, and lively conversation about books and life!

 

Have a question? Want to register for a program?

Visit the library, call 412-655-2424, or email Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

 

We hope to see you soon!

Click here for a printable version of our November newsletter.

 



Storytime is back!

Join us for storytime this week for a special Halloween treat!

Feel free to come in costume as we talk about pumpkins, ghosts, trick-or-treating, and other delightfully spooky things!

 

Storytimes will run through the month of November! Don't miss out on all the fun!

Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays, October 29 - November 26 @ 10:30 am AND 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, October 30 - November 27 @ 10:30 am - Nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more! For children from birth to 2 years old, with a caregiver.

TOT Time - Thursdays, October 31 - November 21 @ 10:30 am - Learn and grow with stories, songs, finger plays, fun activities and a snack! For children ages 2 to 3 1/2 years old, with a caregiver.

No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Click here to learn about more awesome programs happening soon!

It's Teen Read Week!!!

 

Seek the Unknown! October 13 - 19 is Teen Read Week at the library!!

Celebrate reading with a slew of activities that are out of this world!!!

All activities below are for teens in grades 6 - 12.

No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

 

 

Mystery Make-N-Takes - Monday - Saturday, October 14 - 19 - Stop by the teen department every day to see what the daily make-n-take activity is! Make a variety of awesome things you can take home!

 

Kick-Off Party: Alien Encounters - Monday, October 14 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Aliens have landed at the library! Explore outer space by making your own alien spaceship and gear to transform yourself into an extraterrestrial! Enjoy games, snacks, and more!

 

Teen Craft: Origami Creatures - Wednesday, October 16 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Learn how to make a variety of silly and spooky creatures using origami!

 

Edible Book Art Contest - Saturday, October 19 - Using anything that's edible, create a piece of delicious art representing your favorite book, literary character, or author! Entries can be dropped off anytime during regular hours on Saturday and the winner will be chosen during our Finale Party.

 

Finale Party: Seeking Unknown Awesomeness - Saturday, October 19 from 2:30 - 3:30 pm - We'll unlock the mysteries of the universe by stuffing our faces with awesome food, playing truly awesome games, and making a few awesome crafts! The winner of the Edible Book Art Contest will be chosen and all entries (with their creator's permission, of course!) will be devoured!

 

Got questions? Ask Miss Dani via email at danylod@einetwork.net or phone 412-655-2424.

 

Hope to see you soon!



October is finally here!

The Pirates are in the playoffs! The leaves are changing colors! Halloween is approaching! October is finally here!

 

Enjoy everything October has to offer by attending one or more of our awesome programs!

Click here to access a printable version of our October newsletter.

 

Chick-Fil-A Family Craft Night - Tuesday, October 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Stop by Chick-fil-A on Route 51 to make a fun craft, play a silly game, and enjoy a free kids 4 piece nugget or strip meal*! No registration necessary - Drop by anytime between 5 - 7 pm! Fun for the whole family! *This program will take place at Chick-fil-A Restaurant located at 461 Clairton Blvd (Route 51).*

 

After School Adventures: Apple Art - Wednesday, October 9th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - It's apple season! Using apples both as inspiration and as a tool, we'll create beautiful art destined to be treasured forever! Please bring a t-shirt or tote bag with you! A $1 donation, per child, is requested. Please register! For children in Kindergarten - 5th grade.

 

PJ Family Storytime: Sail Away - Monday, October 14th from 7:00 - 7:45 pm - Jump in a boat and sail away to storytime! We'll share stories about ships, sing boat songs, play a few traveling games, make a floating craft, and enjoy a scrumptious snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

 

Owl Prowl @ the Arboretum - Thursday, October 24th at 6:00 pm - Whooooo's hiding in the woods? Owls! Join Robert Mulvihill, ornithologist at the National Aviary, for a twilight walk where we'll see just how many owls we can spot! Feel free to bring binoculars to help in the search. Fun for the whole family! Please register!

 

Pumpkin Carving Workshop - Monday, October 28th at 6:00 pm - Bring your own pumpkin to carve and leave the mess at the library! Evan Gealy, local artist, will present a demonstration on pumpkin carving techniques and provide jack o' lantern patterns along with tips and suggestions for doing your own carving! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

 

After School Adventures: Candy Science - Wednesday, October 30th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Candy is not only delicious, but educational too! We'll experiment with various candies and see if we can make them explode, expand, dissolve, and more! A $2 donation, per child, is requested. For children in Kindergarten - 5th grade. Please register!

 

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

 

Click here to learn about more fun programs happening in October!

Happy Fall!

 

It's nearly Autumn! The weather's getting colder and soon the leaves will start to change colors....

Stay warm and cozy at the library!

 Check out our upcoming programs for the remainder of September...

September Children, Teen, and Family Program Newsletter

October Children, Teen, and Family Program Newsletter

Teen Talk ~ Saturday, September 21st from 1:00—2:00 pm ~ Stuff your face with delicious pizza while enjoying conversation with friends and a variety of games! Have a favorite game? Bring it with you! Tell your friends! For students in grades 6—12. No registration necessary.

Handprint Flowers Fundraiser ~ Monday, September 23rd from 5:30—7:30 pm ~ Would you like to help the library while also being a part of library history? Join Lynne Mack, local artist, for a spectacular evening of handprint art! For a donation of $25, your handprint will grace our walls as a beautiful flower forever! Enjoy fun crafts and activities while you wait your turn! Fun for the whole family! Please register by visiting the library, calling 412-655-2424, or emailing Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

Fall Art ~ Wednesday, September 25th from 4:00 — 5:00 pm ~ Autumn is now officially here! Let’s celebrate the changing of the seasons by creating beautiful art using natural items only seen in the Fall. For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Please register by visiting the library, calling 412-655-2424, or emailing Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net

Teen Craft: Nail Art ~ Monday, September 30th from 6:00—7:00 pm ~ Learn how to style your nails with a variety of fun and unique techniques. We’ll have a plethora of nail polish to choose from, but feel free to bring your favorite! For students in grades 6—12. No registration necessary.

Click here to learn more about upcoming programs in October!