"It's fun to have fun but you have to know how!"

We're having so much fun at the library and we want you to have fun too! 

Check out all our awesome programs that are coming up! 

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

***TODAY!!!***

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, January 28 @ 4:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us! We'll have Lego's you can use, but feel free to bring your own. For children ages 3 and up.

Teen Talk - Saturday, January 31 @ 12:00 pm - Come hang out at the library! We'll have various games you can play and a ton of delicious food to eat! Bring a friend or two to turn it into a party! For teens in grades 6 - 12.

Evening Baby Book Nook - Tuesday, February 3 @ 7:00 pm - Join Miss Terry in the evening for nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more! For children birth - 2 years old, with a caregiver.

PJ Family Storytime: Old MacDonald had a Farm - Monday, February 9 @ 7:00 pm - And on that farm, he had a whole slew of crazy animals! Join us for farm stories, silly songs, engaging games, an awesome craft, and a delectable snack! Wear your PJ's and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family!

Valentine's Day Pop-Up Cards - Thursday, February 12 @ 4:00 pm - Become a paper engineer and learn how to create beautiful 3D cards just in time for Valentine's Day! For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade.

Click here for a printable version of our February newsletter!

New Year, New Programs!

We have so many great programs coming up!  

Check out our newsletters so you won't miss anything!

Click here for a printable version of our JANUARY newsletter! 

Click here for a printable version of our FEBRUARY newsletter!

***The library will be closed on Monday, January 19th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.***

Weekly storytimes are back!

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

Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays, starting January 7 @ 10:30 am - Nursery and action rhymes, books, songs, and so much more! For children ages birth - 2 years old, with a caregiver.

TOT Time - Thursdays, starting January 8 @ 10:30 am - Learn and grow with stories, songs, finger plays, fun activities, and a snack! For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years old, with a caregiver.

So many great programs, so little time... 

Taco Tuesday: Middle School Book Group - Tuesday, January 20 @ 6:00 pm - Join Miss Terry for lively discussion and delicious snacks! This month we'll be discussing Doll Bones by Holly Black. Request your copy of this month's selection at the circulation desk. For teens in grades 6 - 8.

Preschool STEM: Chef Little Red Hen - Thursday, January 22 @ 3:15 pm - Who will help the Little Red Hen in the kitchen? Come discover the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics involved in cooking with stories and hands-on activities designed to engage young minds. For children ages 2 - 5, with a caregiver.

Ballet Dance Party Extravaganza! - Monday, January 26 @ 2:00 pm - Join Miss Sarah Danylo, a dance instructor at Ideal Dance Company, to learn some ballet basics! After mastering a few techniques, we'll have an outrageous dance party! A $2 donation per child is requested. For children ages 3 to 5 years old, with a caregiver.

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, January 28 @ 4:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Come build with us! We'll have Legos you can use, but feel free to bring your own. For children ages 3 and up.

Teen Talk - Saturday, January 31 @ 12:00 pm - Come hang out at the library! We'll have various games you can play and a ton of delicious food to eat! Bring a friend or two to turn it into a party! For teens in grades 6 - 12.

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

 

New Year, New Programs!

Happy New Year!!!!

 

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 31st and Thursday, January 1st in observance of the New Year. Normal operating hours will resume Friday, January 2nd.

Weekly storytimes are back!!!

To celebrate, we're giving away 10 pairs of tickets for the 2015 Pittsburgh International Children's Theater Family Series. Earn a raffle ticket for each child who attends a children's program from January 5 - 15. Drawings will be held on January 8 & 15. Winner need not be present at time of drawing.

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

Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays, starting January 7 @ 10:30 am - Nursery and action rhymes, books, songs, and so much more! For children ages birth - 2 years old, with a caregiver.

TOT Time - Thursdays, starting January 8 @ 10:30 am - Learn and grow with stories, songs, finger plays, fun activities, and a snack! For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years old, with a caregiver.

No registration necessary for weekly storytimes - just drop in ready for fun!

Check out our awesome upcoming programs!!

Family Game Night - Monday, January 5 @ 7:00 pm - We're getting out all our favorite games, from classic board games to silly card games and even our favorite Wii games too! Bring the whole family for an exciting night of gaming at the library!

Evening Baby Book Nook - Tuesday, January 6 @ 7:00 pm - Join Miss Terry in the evening for books and so much more! For children ages birth - 2 years old, with a caregiver.

PJ Family Storytime: Curious George Celebrates - Monday, January 12 @ 7:00 pm - Curious George wants to help us celebrate our 70th anniversary with stories about curious little monkeys, silly songs, fun games, an awesome craft, and a scrumptious snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family!

Anime Club - Thursday, January 15 @ 4:00 pm - Do you enjoy anime and manga? Then you won't want to miss our fun NEW anime club! Come watch anime, enjoy Japanese snacks, and talk with fellow enthusiasts! For students in grades 6 - 12.

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

Click here to access a printable version of our January newsletter!

Happy Holidays!

The Pleasant Hills Public Library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 - Friday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. The Library will also be closed Wednesday, December 31 - Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Years. Have a safe and happy holiday season!!!

Click here to access our online calendar to see all the fun things happening at the library!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We have so many things to be thankful for at the library! We're thankful for books, music, movies, magazines, puzzles, and all our other awesome library materials! We're thankful for our friends and families! We're thankful for our awesome staff! And of course, we're thankful for wonderful patrons like you! 

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, the library will be closing at 5pm today (Wednesday, November 26) and remain closed through Friday, November 28. We will reopen on Saturday, November 29 at 9 am.

After all the celebrations are done, make sure to check out our awesome upcoming programs!

Teen Talk - Saturday, November 29 at 12:00 pm - Come hang out and stuff your face with pizza while playing games with friends! Bring a friend to join in the fun! For teens in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Let's Get Messy: An Adventure in Art - Saturday, November 29 at 2:00 pm - 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 paint, squishy goo, and unique painting tools such as toothbrushes and cotton balls! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

The first week in December also happens to be our last week of storytimes in 2014! Don't miss out on all the fun!

Preschool Storytime - Tuesday, December 2 at 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.

Evening Baby Book Nook - Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 pm - Join Miss Terry in the evening for books and so much more! For children ages birth to 2 years old, with a caregiver.

Baby Book Nook - Wednesday, December 3 at 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 - Thursday, December 4 at 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.

Weekly storytimes will resume the week of January 6th! 

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

Fall fun!

There's so much to do at the library! 

Check out one or more of our awesome upcoming programs!

Preschool STEM: Sort, Count, Weigh It Out - Monday, November 17 at 3:15 pm - Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathmatics  with stories and hands-on experiments designed to engage young minds. For children ages 2- 5, with a caregiver.

Chick-fil-A Family Craft Night - Tuesday, November 18 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Stop by Chick-fil-A on Route 51 to make a fun craft or two and enjoy a free kids 4 piece nugget or strip meal*! 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). *Free kids meal with purchase of adult combo or entree salad. No registration necessary.

Taco Tuesday: Middle School Book Group - Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00 pm - This month we'll be discussing The Grey King by Susan Cooper. Bring a book you are thankful for and are willing to swap along with a friend or two for lively discussion and delicious snacks! Request your copy of this month's selection at the circulation desk. For teens in grades 6 - 8. 

T-Shirt Design - Thursday, November 20 at 4:00 pm - Bring a blank t-shirt or tote bag and we'll provide all the tools and decorations you need to turn it into something awesome! For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade.

TAG - Monday, November 24 at 6:30 pm - Are you in need of volunteer hours? Interested in helping design library programs? If so, 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.

Teen Talk - Saturday, November 29 at 12:00 pm - Come hang out and stuff your face with pizza while playing games with friends. Bring a friend to join in the fun! For teens in grades 6 - 12.
No registration necessary.

Let's Get Messy: An Adventure in Art - November 29 at 2:00 pm - 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 paint, squishy goo, and unique painting tools such as toothbrushes and cotton balls! Fun for the whole family!

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

Click here to access a printable November newsletter.

 

We've been so busy....

That we forgot to update our blog. Opps! :-/

Stop by the library to check out all the fun things that are keeping us busy! 

TONIGHT - Pumpkin Carving Workshop - Monday, October 27 @ 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 by visiting the library, calling 412-655-2424, or emailing Miss Shirley at gealys@einetwork.net OR Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net 

 All of our weekly storytimes this week are Halloween themed! Come in costume if you like and enjoy spooky stories, silly songs, fun crafts, and yummy snacks!

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

Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays @ 10:30 am

TOT Time - Thursdays @ 10:30 am

Origami Monsters - Thursday, October 30 @ 4:00 pm - Learn how to make a few simple origami monsters just in time for Halloween! For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Please register by visiting the library, calling 412-655-2424, or emailing Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net 

Click here to access a printable version of our November newsletter!

Autumn days are here!

The days are starting to get chilly. The wind is blowing the leaves off of the trees. Autumn is here!

Enjoy the autumn days at the library! Check out our awesome upcoming programs!

Lego Extravaganza Club ~ Wednesday, September 24 & October 22 from 4:00 — 5:00 pm ~ Calling all Lego fans! Join our Lego club! We’ll have Legos you can use, but feel free to bring your own too! For children ages 3 and up. 

PJ Storytime: Going Batty ~ Monday, October 6 from 7:00 — 7:45 pm ~ Bats are swopping into the library just for storytime! We’ll share stories, sing songs, play games, make a craft, and enjoy a delicious snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! 

Evening Baby Book Nook ~ Tuesday, October 7 @ 7:00 pm ~  Join Miss Terry in the evening for books and so much more! For children birth to 2 years old, with a caregiver.

Preschool STEM: Fall Science ~ Wednesday, October 15 from 2:00 — 3:00 pm ~ Explore the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics behind Autumn with stories and experiments designed to engage young minds. For children ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver.

Pumpkin Carving Workshop ~ Monday, October 27 @ 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! 

Origami Monsters ~ Thursday, October 30 from 4:00—5:00 pm ~ Learn how to make a few simple origami monsters just in time for Halloween! For children in Kindergarten—5th Grade.

 

Please register by visiting the library, calling 412-655-2424,

or emailing Miss Dani at danylod@einetwork.net 

 Click HERE to see a printable version of our October Newsletter.

September adventures!

Please note that storytime will take a ONE WEEK BREAK immediately following Labor Day! The Library will be closed August 30 - September 1 in observance of the holiday.

Storytime will resume the week of September 8th!

Evening Baby Book Nook - Tuesday, September 2 @ 7:00 pm - Join Miss Terry in the evening for nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more! For children ages birth - 2 years old, with a caregiver. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays starting September 9 @ 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. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays starting September 10 @ 10:30 am - Nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more! For children ages birth - 2 years old, with a caregiver. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

TOT Time - Thursdays starting September 11 @ 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!

Preschool STEM: Parts of the Body - Monday, September 15 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm - Explore the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics behind the human body with stories and experiments designed to engage young minds. For children ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver. Please register!

Chick-fil-A Family Craft Night - Tuesday, September 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Stop by Chick-fil-A on Route 51 to make a fun craft or two and enjoy a free kids 4 piece nugget or strip meal*! Fun for the whole family! No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun! *Free kids meal with purchase of adult combo or entree salad. This program will take place at Chick-fil-A Restaurant located at 461 Clairton Blvd (Route 51).

Taco Tuesdays: Middle School Book Group - Tuesday, September 16 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm - This month we'll be reading Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. Bring a friend or two and join Miss Terry for lively discussion and delicious snacks! Request your copy of this month's selection at the circulation desk. For teens in grades 6 - 8. Please register!

Chick-fil-A Back to School Carnival - Saturday, September 20 from 11:00 - 1:00 pm - Check out the library's booth at the Chick-fil-A's parking lot carnival to make a fun craft and enjoy a plethora of other fun activities! Fun for the whole family! No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun! This program will take place at Chick-fil-A Restaurant located at 461 Clairton Blvd (Route 51).

Teen Talk - Saturday, September 20 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm -  Come hang out and stuff your face with pizza while playing games with friends! We'll have multiple board games and the Wii set up. Bring a friend to join in the fun! For teens in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary - just show up ready for fun!

PJ Storytime: Welcome Autumn! - Monday, September 22 from 7:00 - 7:45 pm - Fall is finally here! Let's celebrate the changing of the season with stories, songs, games, crafts, and a delicious snack! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! Please register!

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, September 24 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Join our Lego club! We'll have Legos you can use but feel free to bring your own too! For children ages 3 and up. Please register!

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

Summer Reading may be over, but the fun doesn't stop!

Whew! What a busy summer! Summer Reading was a complete success! Thanks to all who participated! You guys did a fantastic job reading!!!!

Now that Summer Reading Club is over, the library is a little quieter but the fun doesn't stop! Check out some of our awesome upcoming programs!!

(Please note that weekly storytimes will be taking a one week break during the week following Labor Day. Storytimes will resume the week of September 9th and run through October)

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

                   Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays @ 10:30 am

                                 TOT Time - Thursdays @ 10:30 am

Kindergarten, Here I Come - TODAY, Wednesday, August 20 @ 4:00 pm - Are you starting Kindergarten this year? If so, join us for a special storytime just for you! For children entering Kindergarten. Please register.

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, August 27 @ 4:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Join our Lego club! We'll have Legos you can use but feel free to bring your own. For children ages 3 and up. Please register.

Click here to view our September newsletter!!! 

There's tons of fun programs coming up that you won't want to miss!