Library News

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 June 2014 21:17

Brentwood Library is located at 3501 Brownsville Rd. and can be reached at 412-882-5694.

Mondays:

11 a.m. - Musical Monday - For children ages 2-5; a program full of dancing, singing, playing instruments and FUN!
2 p.m. - Movie Monday - Watch a feature-length film while enjoying light snacks.
6 – 8 p.m. – Crafters’ Circle - Join fellow area crafters to work on projects, learn a new craft, or share your crafting knowledge.

Tuesdays:

9 a.m. - Wise Walk Indoors - Join us in the Program Room to walk along with a video. No need to register for this one, just come.
9:30 a.m. - Wise Walk - It’s time to head outdoors once again! We will walk along Brownsville Road rain or shine!
9:40 a.m. - Sit-N-Fit - For seniors or anyone who is unable to exercise due to physical limitations. Build your strength and endurance to keep active.
11 a.m. - Preschool Parables - During this fun-filled storytime for children age 3-5 we work to inspire your little ones to love reading by introducing a variety of stories, songs, finger plays and crafts. The program concludes with free-play and a snack.
2 p.m. - Classic Movie - Watch an award-winning movie from the early days of film. Stop by the library to pick up a calendar to find out what we are showing this week.

Wednesdays:

10 a.m. - Patron Birthday Party - Come the second Wednesday of each month to celebrate a birthday - enjoy doughnuts, coffee, and good company, and receive a small gift if it's your month. All you have to do is come in and put your name on our birthday calendar.
11 a.m. - Game Day, July 2 and 16 - We play all kinds of group/interactive games while enjoying yummy treats and lots of laughs. Bring a friend if you want, and come on out for a great time!
6:30 – 8 p.m. - Outdoor Yoga - Ashley from Urban Prana Yoga will be teaching a free outdoor class every Wednesday in the lawn space between the library and the school throughout the summer. No registration required, just show up with your mat or towel, some water, and be ready for some stretching fun.

Thursdays:

10 a.m. - Book Babies - For little ones from birth to 18 months and their caretakers. Introduce your baby to many important pre-literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and stories.
11 a.m. - Toddler Tales - Join us each week for stories, songs and finger plays. We will also have a craft time and play time when time allows. Join in the fun.
2 p.m. – Bingo - The 3rd Thursday of every month we have BINGO!

Book Clubs:

Tuesday, July 8, 1 p.m. - Mystery Book Club - Join Joanne for this lively discussion of a popular mystery book. Call Joanne at the library to sign up for this great club.
Wednesday, July 9, 6 p.m. - Classics Book Club - Meet once a month to discuss a piece of classic literature read the month before. Stop by the library to reserve your copy of this month's selection.
Wednesday, July 9 and 23, 3 p.m. - Magic Tree House Book Club - Do you enjoy the adventure and historical fiction of the Magic Tree House books? Then join us this summer as we explore Jack and Annie’s world with fun games, crafts and snacks! Our first book will be The Knight at Dawn. This book club is for children going into 1st through 3rd grades.

Thursday, July 10, 3:30 p.m., Elementary Book Club: This book club meets on the second Thursday of every month. At July’s meeting, we will discuss Wonder by R.J. Palcio.
Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 p.m., Cooks’ Book Club: This group is for cooks of ALL ages and ALL skill levels! We work with a new theme each month. You supply the food; the library supplies drinks, dishes, utensils, etc. The library also makes cook books available according to each theme. Join us! Call Tracy at 412-882-5694 with questions or to join the club.

Special Events:

Friday, July 11, 6 p.m. -12 a.m. - Late Night at the Library - The library is closed, but not for children going into K-5th grades! We’ll play games lie Minute to Win It, hear stories, do some science experiments, enjoy snacks, compete in the rec room, have some computer time and play hide-n-seek in the dark library! For parts of the evening children will be divided into two groups; K-2 and 3-5. Parents should drop off children before 7 p.m. and come and pick them up at midnight. The doors will remain locked in the interim. Be sure to register your child today.
Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. - Pie Palooza - Pie cook-off! Bake your best pie and bring it to the library to be judged. There are two categories--Sweet or Savory. You can enter both! Register today. Don't like to bake but LOVE to eat? Come out and be a judge!
Friday, July 18, 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. - Teen Lock-In - Join us all night in the library for fun and games. Nobody sleeps until the sun rises and we make you go home! This event is for children going into 6th-10th grades and requires registration.
Saturday, July 19, 7 – 9 p.m. - Fern Hollow Boys, Outdoor Concert - Join us for another evening of bluegrass and folk music performed by the Fern Hollow Boys featuring the talented father and son duo Paul Dvorchek and Paul Dvorchek, Jr.