Children's Programs
Kids Chess Group!
The library is offering time for practice, play and learning for chess enthusiasts. Adults are welcome! The group gets together every 1st Wednesday at 6:30 pm, every third Wednesday at 6:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:30 am. There is no registration, just come and have fun. Instructors will be there to help in honing chess skills. Fun! Stress Free! Challenging!
Story Times
The Children's Library is again sponsoring Story Times for children 3 to 6 years old. Come to the library at 1:30 pm on the first and third Wednesday each month. There is also an evening story time on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Come out and hear some great stories. No registration is required.
Ceramics Class
There will be a Ceramics Class for children in grades 1 - 8. The date is December 8th, and the time is 6:30 pm. There will be a minimal charge to cover the cost of paints and instruction. Register in the Children's Library, or call 412/795-3507 ext. 115.
New Year's Story Hour
There will be a New Year's Story Hour on January 11, 2010 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The program is for children ages 3 and older. Please register in advance at the Children's Library or by calling 412/795-3507 ext. 115.
New Books, Videos, and Cassettes
Each week there are new books, videos and cassettes. If you see something you like, you can find it on the new book rack. Or get in touch with us to reserve any title you like. You can also go to Our Home Page and search and reserve materials from the Library Catalog. There's always something new in the Children's Department! Stop in and see us today.
New Books
- Positively by Courtney Sheinmel
- Blackbriar by William Sleator
- The Digestive System by Carol Ballard
- The Story Behind Chocolate by Sean Stewart Price
- Constance and Tiny by Pierre LeGall
- Baby Faces by Sandra Lousada
- Keep On! by Deborah Hopkinson
- No Babysitters Allowed by Amber Stewart
- Caillou and the Big Slide by Jeanine Beaulieu
New Videos (DVD noted by title)
- Ancient Africa (DVD)
- Food Chains (DVD)
New Audio Books (CD noted by title)
- The Moon Lady by Amy Tan
- The Chinese Siamese Cat by Amy Tan
- Switchers by Kate Thompson
- Midnight's Choice by Kate Thompson
New CD-ROMs
- The Ultimate Human Body
- Dinosaur Dig Cyber Adventure
New CDs
- Splish Splash Big Red Boat by The Wiggles
- Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? by Rockapella
- Raffi's Box of Sunshine by Raffi
- Kidz Bop 10 by Kidz Bop