Marching right along!

February flew by and now March is too! Goodness gracious! We're excited for the coming of Spring, warm weather, and sunshine! What about you?

 

While you wait for Spring to bloom, make sure to join us for one (or more!) of our exciting programs!

Middle School Book Discussion - Tuesdays, March 18 & April 15 @ 6:00 pm - Bring a favorite book or two for talk and tacos! For students in grades 6 - 12. Please register!

Crime Scene Investigators - Wednesday, March 19 @ 6:30 pm - We need 3rd & 4th grade math detectives to help solve a crime! Someone has stolen the statue outside Cinderella's castle in Disneyworld! Police chief Mr. Rockin' Rhodes will be on hand to discuss your assignment. Don't delay - Cinderella is counting on us! For children in 3rd and 4th grade. Please register!

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesdays, March 26 & April 30 @ 4:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Join our new Lego club! We'll meet the last Wednesday of every month and explore different building categories! We'll have Legos you can use but feel free to bring your own! For children ages 3 and up. Please register!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - Mondays, March 31 & April 28 @ 6:30 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.

Click here for a printable version of our March newsletter.

 

April is right around the corner! Check back soon for program details! In the meantime, Click here to access our April newsletter!

"It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how!"

It's easy to have fun at the library!

Join us for one (or more) of our programs to find out more!

 



Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesdays, February 26 & March 26 from 4:00 - 5:00 - Calling all Lego fans! Join our new Lego club! We'll meet the last Wednesday of every month and explore different building categories. We'll have Legos you can use, but feel free to bring your own too! For children ages 3 and up. Please register!

McClellan Library Early Literacy Night - Wednesday, Febrary 26 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Parents of young children in West Jefferson Hills are invited to join reading and language specialists for a special night of learning at McClellan Elementary. Learn strategies for reading to children from birth to age five and how reading affects early language development. Discover which programs at the Pleasant Hills Public Library are available for young children and hear suggestions for great books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.  Free child care will be provided by the TJHS Interact Club. All are welcome to attend; interested parents need not have a student currently registered at McClellan to attend. *This program will take place at McClellan Elementary, located at 360 School Lane, Pleasant Hills.* Please register!

 

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! - Saturday, March 1 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm - We’re celebrating Read Across America with a special birthday party for Dr. Seuss! Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and other fun activities from 12:00 — 2:15, with stories read by special guest readers from 2:15 — 3:00. Fun for the whole family!!!

 

NEW Evening Baby Book Nook - Tuesday, March 4 from 7:00 - 7:30 pm - Nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more! For children birth to 2 years old, with a caregiver.

 

Music Together FREE Family Music Class - Saturday, March 8 from 11:30 - 12:00 pm - SingSteps and the Pleasant Hills Public Library are celebrating "Sing With Your Child Month" with this free family music class. We will be singing and dancing along to songs from the Music Together collection. Space is limited so don’t delay! For children ages birth to 5, with a caregiver. Please register with SingSteps directly by calling 412-943-7668, e-mailing info@singsteps.com or visiting www.SingSteps.com

 

 

Click here for a printable version of our March Newsletter.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

February Fun is Underway!

February snuck up on us here at the library, much like the groundhog and his shadow! We're excited to offer a slew of fun programs to chase those winter blues away!

 

Check out a full February schedule here!

 

Weekly storytimes continue throughout February!

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

Baby Book Nook - Wednesdays @ 10:30 am

TOT Time - Thursdays @ 10:30 am

Valentine's Candy Making - Wednesday, February 12th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Almost everyone loves candy! Do you? Learn how to make a variety of simple candies that you can give to your Valentine or keep for yourself! A $2 donation per child is requested. For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Please register!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - Monday, February 24th 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! We will be meeting in the TEEN AREA this month! For students in grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary.

Lego Extravaganza Club - Wednesday, February 26th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Calling all Lego fans! Join our new Lego club! We'll meet the last Wednesday of every month and explore different building categories. We'll have Legos you can use, but feel free to bring your own too! For children ages 3 and up. Please register!

McClellan Library Early Literacy Night - Wednesday, February 26th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Parents of young children in the West Jefferson Hills are invited to join reading and language specialists for a special night of learning at McClellan Elementary. Learn strategies for reading to children from birth to age five and how reading affects language development. Discover which programs at the Pleasant Hills Public Library are available for young children and hear suggestions for great books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Free child care will be provided by the TJHS Interact Club. All are welcome; interested parents need not have a student currently enrolled  at McClellan to attend. Please register!

Coming in March!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! - Saturday, March 1 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm - We're celebrating Read Across America with a special birthday party for Dr. Seuss! Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and other fun activities from 12:00 - 2:15, with stories read by special guest readers from 2:15 - 3:00. Fun for the whole family! Please register!

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

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!