Here are some upcoming programs at Penn Hills Library

Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, offers a variety of programs for all ages.

For a complete list of offerings and to register for programs, visit pennhillslibrary.org. To reach the library by phone, call 412-775-4700.

Regular operating hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The library is closed on Sundays.

The library will be closed on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Feedback sought for library renovation

The Penn Hills Library is looking for feedback as it develops a plan and seek funding to renovate the facility to better serve the community.

The renovations will include updates to mechanical, electrical and functional elements, as well as improvements to patron amenities and experiences.

Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts to help the library design a welcoming and functional space for everyone.

To participate, visit tinyurl.com/mutvc6rb; the survey takes about seven to 10 minutes to complete. All responses will be kept confidential and used solely for planning the renovation.

Limited milk, eggs available at fridge restocks

Because of a lack of federal and state funding, there will be a decrease in the amount of milk and eggs that can be provided at the Community Fridge restocks starting in mid-November.

The restocks take place from 5 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday and 11 a.m. to noon every Friday.

The Community Fridge is an ongoing, free library resource. Patrons do not need to provide any information in order to take food. Everyone is welcome to take whatever they need.

Please bring reusable bags as there are a limited number of milk crates available that can be used to transport food.

The library also holds a Diapers and Books Giveaway on the third Wednesday of each month from 4 to 6 p.m. in conjunction with the Wednesday fridge restocks. Diapers and menstrual products are available. To learn more, visit the cafe at that time.

For questions about either program, contact the library at 412-775-4700.

Free turkeys available

Free turkeys will be distributed during the Community Restock at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21.

They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

The community is welcome to donate any unopened and unexpired food to the Community Fridge.

CHILDREN (birth to age 11)

• Fall into Art: Foil Printed Trees (grades K-5): 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Nov. 4. Make some colorful art perfect for all ages. For this session, we will be making foil printed trees. Mark your calendars: The Nov. 18 session will be suncatchers. Registration is required.

• Kids’ Karaoke (grades 3-5): 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Nov. 8. sing along to your favorite song as it comes up on our karaoke machine at the library. Registration is required.

• Preschool Irish Dance (ages 4-5): 10:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 6. A creative dance class for preschoolers inspired by traditional Irish dance, music, rhythm and storytelling. Led by certified Irish dance instructors. No registration is required.

• Maker Lab: Button-Making (grades K-5): 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Nov. 15. Learn how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new. This week is Button-Making; 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Nov. 25 will be screenprinting. Registration is required.

• Storytime with PAAR (birth to age 5): 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Nov. 18. Join educator Gail Brown from Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) for a story time that uses books and songs to introduce the idea of personal space and boundaries. Designed for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers.

• KidzStix Cardio Drumming (ages 6-11): 4:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 10 and 24 (the Nov. 4 session is canceled). Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz. Registration is required.

• Fandom Art: Winter Squishmallows (grades K-5): 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Nov. 28. This month join other fans as we make art based on Winter Squishmallows. Registration is required.

• Toddler Dance Party (birth to age 5): 10:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 29. Toddlers will have fun using props to grooving to the beat. No registration is required.

TEENS (grades 6-12)

Teen programs do not require registration.

• PAAR: Self-care Journaling Group: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Work with a PAAR Educator to explore safe ways to manage stress, form healthy habits and build confidence. Participants will receive a journal with guided prompts and supplies to decorate the journal. This is a judgment-free zone, and no writing experience is needed.

• Wood-land Designs: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 12. Paint wooden mushrooms and woodland creatures.

• Friendsgiving: 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 15. Celebrate Friendsgiving at the library. Bring food to share.

• Gender and Sexualities Alliance: Clay Pot Pies: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Join us once a month in this safe, inclusive environment where everyone is welcome to be themselves. This month, turn terracotta pots into adorable little faux pies. Mark your calendars: At the Dec. 9 meet-up, you’ll learn how to make pompoms and create cute puffy keychains.

ADULTS

• Game Night: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Play one of our board games or bring one of your own. Registration is required.

• Literacy Pittsburgh iPhone Class: 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 6. Need help using your iPhone? Join Literacy Pittsburgh to learn about using your iPhone. Registration is required.

• Accessible Crafts: Wooden Pumpkins: 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 10. This craft program is for all abilities. No registration is required.

• Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Q&A Panel: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Join Michael Simms, a member of the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center, for a question-and-answer session to learn about the history, cultural and contemporary issues of Native American Communities in Western Pennsylvania. Registration is required.

• Classic Movie Club: “Ocean’s 11”: 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 13. Join us for a showing of “Ocean’s 11” (1960), an American heist film starring members of the Rat Pack. Popcorn will be provided. Registration is required.

• Art Lab: Quilling Holiday Cards: 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17. Join us every month as we work in different art mediums. There are two sessions. Please register for only one session. Mark your calendars: The Dec. 8 activity will be making felt penguins. Registration is required. Registration is required.

• Turkish Coffee Tasting: 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 20. Step into the world of Turkish coffee and discover the rich history, traditions and rituals that have made it a beloved symbol of hospitality and culture. Registration is required.

• Documentary Film Club: “Gather”: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19. “Gather” (2020) offers an intimate portrait of a growing movement amongst Indigenous Americans to reclaim their spiritual and cultural identities through food sovereignty. Registration is required.

• Midday Movie: “Hamilton”: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Join us for a showing of “Hamilton” (2020), a musical historical drama film consisting of a live stage recording of the Broadway musical. Popcorn will be provided. Registration is required.

• Soul (Urban) Line Dancing: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Nov. 24. Come learn a variety of line dances to popular R&B and hip-hop songs. Registration is required.