The Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, offers a variety of programs for all ages.
For a complete list of offerings, visit pennhillslibrary.org.
Registration is required for the following programs unless otherwise indicated; however, the following teen programs do not require registration. To register for any of the programs, visit the website and click on the events tab to view an interactive calendar.
Here are some upcoming highlights:
CHILDREN
• Music and Movement (ages 1-4): Meets every Wednesday with three time slots available — 10:30 to 11 a.m., 11:30 to noon and 5:30 to 6 p.m. Come to the library to sing, move, dance and make music together. No registration is required.
• STEAM Lab … Black Innovators (ages 6-11): 5 to 5:45 p.m. Feb. 6 and 11 and 1 to 1:45 p.m. Feb. 15. The labs this month will explore the important work of Black innovators and their impact on society with hands-on experimentation. Registration is required.
• Wiggles and Giggles … Toddler Time (ages 2-3): 10:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Designed for toddlers and their caregivers, this program meets every Friday. Developmentally appropriate interactive stories, songs, movement activities and fingerplays will be shared. No registration is required.
• Art Empowers … Name Art (ages 6-11): 1 to 1:45 p.m. Feb. 8. Participants will explore different art mediums and styles to create projects that celebrate their identity and interests. Mark your calendars: The Feb. 22 program will explore self portraits. Registration is required.
• Take and Make … Valentines and Slime Kit (ages 6-11): all day Feb. 12. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special kit from the library involving slime and art. Please register to reserve a kit as they are available while supplies last. Call the library the day of to see whether kits are still available for pickup.
• Prada the Therapy Dog (all ages): 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Prada, an American Staffordshire terrier, is an American Kennel Club-licensed therapy dog who loves snuggles and listening to stories. Registration is not required.
TEENS (grades 6-12)
The library offers a variety of books in its Teen Space about college preparation, essay writing, SAT and ACT preparation, and school subjects that can be checked out at any time. Teens also have free access to tutoring help at tutor.com using their library card; instructors are available on a wide variety of school subjects. Teens also have access to language learning resources such as Duolingo and Mango with ther library card. For details, stop by the Teen Space.
ADULTS
• African American Genealogy Workshop: 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 8. Explore your family history as you learn how to create a five-generation genealogical pedigree chart. Special attention will be given on how to research African American ancestry, but all people are welcome at this free workshop by the organization “Finding Deep Roots.” Registration is required.
• Accessible Crafts … Tiny Painting: 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 10. No registration is required for this craft program held twice a month for patrons of all abilities. Mark your calendars: The Feb. 24 craft will be button-making.
• Movies Out Loud: 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Stand up, sit down, sing along — it’s all allowed — during this showing of “Enchanted.” Popcorn will be provided. No registration is required.
• Becoming Frederick Douglass: 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 17. Gemma Stemley will perform some of the abolitionist and statesman’s favorite musical pieces on her flute and will read poems from her upcoming book of poetry. She also will share history about his life and interests. Registration is required.
• Medicare 101 Educational Workshop: 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 20. This workshop is for anyone turning 65 or going to be eligible for Medicare in the next six months. Attendees will learn how Medicare works, the differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, how Medicare Prescription Drug Plans work and how to find the best plan for you. No registration is required.
ALL AGES
• Diapers and Books Giveaway: 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 19. Free diapers and menstrual products will be given away during the library’s Community Fridge restock. Stop by the cafe to learn more and get some products to take home.
