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 second Tuesday of each month at 6:45 pm. Come out and hear some great stories. No registration is required.
Visit With Mrs. Claus
Mrs. Claus will be at the Children's Library on Monday, December 1 at 6:30 pm. There will be stories and songs. The program is for children ages 3 and up. Please register in the Children's Library or by calling 412/795-3507, ext. 115. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Penn Hills Library.
Ceramics Class
There will be a ceramics class on Tuesday, December 9 for children in grades 1 - 8. There is a minimal charge to cover the cost of the piece, paints and instruction. Please register in the Children's Library or by calling 412/795-3507 ext. 115.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Grinch
Come celebrate the Grinch's birthday with a large screen viewing of this famous Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animated). The movie is on December 15th at 6:30 pm. Please register in advance in the Children's Department or by calling 412/795-3507 ext. 115. All Are Welcome!
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 (see information above) 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
- Apple Harvest by Calvin Harris
- The Magic School Bus Kicks Up A Storm by Joanna Cole
- Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa by Erica Silverman
- First the Egg by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
- Thanksgiving: The True Story by Penny Colman
- The Seance by Iaiin Lawrence
- The Golden Book of Death by Michael Dahl
- Damian Drooth Supersleuth: The Case of the Disappearing Daughter by Barbara Mitchelhill
- Night of the Spadefoot Toads by Bill Harley
New Videos (DVD noted by title)
- All I Want for Christmas (DVD)
- Atlantis: The Lost Empire (DVD)
New Audio Books (CD noted by title)
- Elijah of Buxton (CD) by Christopher Paul Curtis
- Olive's Ocean (CD) by Kevin Henkes
- The Red Necklace (CD) by Sally Gardner
- A Thousand Never Evers (CD) by Shana Burg
New CDROMs
- Dear America: Friend to Friend
- Carmen Sandiego's Think Quick Challenge
New CDs
- Rockabye Baby!: Lullaby Rendiions of The Beatles by Michael Armstrong
- Ratatouille by Michael Giacchino
- The Best of Pooh & Heffalump by Carly Simon
- Baby Einstein: Playtime Music Box by The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra