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Baby Book Nook

Baby Book Nook

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group:
Babies (Birth-2 years old ), Families (Adults with children)
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth-2 years old ), Families (Adults with children)
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

This is the LAST Baby Book Nook of the Summer. Baby Book Nook will return on Wednesday, September 3!

Nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more! 

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Artistic STEM Adventures. For children entering grades 1 - 5.

Artistic STEM Adventures: Spin Art

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Age Group:
School-Age (Kindergarten-5th grade)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: School-Age (Kindergarten-5th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Explore the amazing world of art using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! Each week we'll do experiments and other fun activities that will focus on a different style of art or medium.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

CrafterDark Meditative Collage

CrafterDark - Meditative Collage

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Let's stretch our artistic side as much as our crafty side this month!

TOT Time

TOT Time

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years old), Families (Adults with children)
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years old), Families (Adults with children)
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

This is the LAST Tot Time of the Summer. Tot Time will return on Thursday, September 4!

Learn and grow with stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Teen SRC Finale: Epic Game Party. Thursday, August 7 at 12:00 pm.

Teen SRC Finale: Epic Game Party!

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Age Group:
Teens (6th grade through high school)
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens (6th grade through high school)
Program Type: Games, Group Meet Up
Program Description:

We're busting out all the games for this last hurrah of summer! Bring your friends for one epic game party complete with pizza, snacks, and surprises!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

show and tell book club

Show & Tell Book Club - No Kids Allowed!

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Upstairs reading area (by windows)
Age Group: Adults
Program Description:

Remember when Reading Rainbow would have kids sharing their most recent favorite read?  Why did it seem like they were all by Aliki?  

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Program description with images of children playing in the sand, at a water table, and in a a ball pit.

Sensory Playtime

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Age Group:
Babies (Birth-2 years old ), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 to 5 years old), Families (Adults with children)
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth-2 years old ), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 to 5 years old), Families (Adults with children)
Program Type: Other
Program Description:

Children 0-5 can explore a variety of stations on their own time. Possible stations include sensory baskets, ball pit, water table, light table, Kinetic sand, Playdoh, seasonal sensory bins, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

program room in use

Program room in use

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
visit our booth at Mowry Park

Pleasant Hills Community Day LIBRARY BOOTH

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Mowry Park
Age Group: All Ages
Moonlight Yoga

Moonlight Yoga w/ Tam

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Maize Field
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program Description:
Tam's back! Tam will be practicing Moonlight Yoga at MAIZE FIELD again this August and into the fall. Make sure for this hour-long session, scheduled right BEFORE the Community Day fireworks.

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Feather Scribe with random writing, coffee cups and faces floating around.

The Scribe's Sanctuary: A Writer's Group

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Group Meet Up
Registration Required
Program Description:

Welcome to the Scribe's Sanctuary, where local writers gather to cultivate their craft! Join our community of wordsmiths in a supportive environment, sharing stories, offering feedback, and exploring the art of writing across genres.

Knit blanket and balls of yarn. Text "Unwind Knitting and Crochet Club"

Unwind Knitting and Crochet Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Group Meet Up
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join our Unwind Knitting and Crocheting Club for a soothing escape into the world of yarn and needles! This club offers a relaxing space to knit, crochet, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Knitting classes

Beginning Knitting - Session 1

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Free knitting lessons at the library!  Melissa has been knitting for over 20 years and has extensive experience from when she used to work at a local yarn shop.  She'd like to share her knowledge with the community.  

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Program description with images of children playing in the sand, at a water table, and in a a ball pit.

Sensory Playtime

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Age Group:
Babies (Birth-2 years old ), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 to 5 years old), Families (Adults with children)
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth-2 years old ), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 to 5 years old), Families (Adults with children)
Program Type: Other
Program Description:

Children 0-5 can explore a variety of stations on their own time. Possible stations include sensory baskets, ball pit, water table, light table, Kinetic sand, Playdoh, seasonal sensory bins, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Program description over a background of colorful watercolor splotches

Drop-in Watercolor Painting

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Age Group:
School-Age (Kindergarten-5th grade), Families (Adults with children), Teens (6th grade through high school)
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: School-Age (Kindergarten-5th grade), Families (Adults with children), Teens (6th grade through high school)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Stop by the program room for a beginner level watercolor painting project.  There will be step-by-step instructions and Ms Becky will be available to help you get started with watercolor painting.  This program is best for ages 8+,

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Adult Drop-in Watercolor

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Stop in for some relaxing watercolor painting that anyone can do! There will be step-by-step printed directions and Melissa will be on hand to help introduce you to the magic of watercolor painting.

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

Evening Book Discussion Group

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Program Description:

Read each month's selected title and meet with other readers to discuss the book.

 

Campfire at Round Hill Park with the Allegheny County Park Rangers

Campfire @ Round Hill Park with the Allegheny County Park Rangers

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Age Group:
Children, Families (Adults with children)
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Round Hill Park
Age Group: Children, Families (Adults with children)
Program Type: Informational Talk
Registration Required
Program Description:

Meet the Allegheny County Park Rangers at the Timothy Shelter inside Round Hill Park for an awesome campfire presentation about animal coloration. After the presentation, enjoy making and eating some delicious s'mores!

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Intro to Dungeons and Dragons

Teens - Intro. to Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Group:
Teens (6th grade through high school)
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Age Group: Teens (6th grade through high school)
Program Type: Games, Group Meet Up
Registration Required
Program Description:

Interested in learning how to play Dungeons & Dragons?  Come on an adventure with us!  This is a 2-session program, 3 hours per session.  

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

art made with leaves, twigs, and pebbles is displayed in wooden frames

Nature in the Neighborhood: Art at the Arboretum

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Families (Adults with children), Teens (6th grade through high school)
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Pleasant Hills Arboretum
Age Group: Families (Adults with children), Teens (6th grade through high school)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

What temporary art can we make using found objects in nature?  We will start by exploring some different artworks made of natural materials.  Then, everyone will have a chance to make their own temporary masterpieces.  We will then

program room in use

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room

Beginning Knitting - Session 2

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Free knitting lessons at the library!  Melissa has been knitting for over 20 years and has extensive experience from when she used to work at a local yarn shop.  She'd like to share her knowledge with the community.  

Disclaimer(s)

By participating in or attending any library event, program, or class, visitors may be photographed by library staff. The library reserves the right to use these photographs for publicity purposes in printed materials and online. If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed, please inform the library staff in charge before the event begins. 

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Pleasant Hills Public Library
Program Description:

The Trustees Board of the Pleasant Hills Library meets monthly, on the 3rd Thursday, on Zoom.

Please contact Sharon Julian-Milas, Library Director, with any questions about the Library Board.