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Last Updated on Sunday, 31 May 2015 02:17

Pleasant Hills Library is located at 302 Old Clairton Rd., Pittsburgh, and can be reached at 412- 655-2424. Listed below are their adult programs for June. For a schedule of events for children, teen, and family programs, please contact the library.

Adult Programs

The Pleasant Hills Library is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year with a series of "throwback" programs recalling the 1940s. One of these is a Canasta and Confections Card Party on Saturday, June 20 from 2 - 4:15 p.m. Canasta, a rummy-style game, was introduced to this country in 1948 from Uruguay. White gloves and hats are optional for this updated version. Attendees are also asked to bring a new or gently used white elephant item for a Chinese auction. Tickets are $15 each and are available at the front desk or online at Pleasanathillslibrary.org using PayPal. All proceeds benefit the Library.

The Murder & Mayhem Mystery Book Club meets Monday June 1 at 1 p.m. This month's selection is The Bookman's Tale. Newcomers welcome. Pick up a copy of the book at the front desk.

Diverse opinions and respectful debates are welcome at the Conversation Salon on Friday, June 5 from 1-3 p.m. Participants discuss a variety of topics including current events. Light refreshments served

Adults and teens interested in participating in a Reader's Theater featuring radio shows from the 1940s are welcome to join the Pleasant Players Troupe. Rehearsals are just beginning and will be held June 4, 9, 16 23 and 30 at 7 p.m. The group will be performing at senior residences in the area.

Kick off the Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 6 from 1-3 p.m. at Pleasant Kingdom Shelter B, located behind the Pleasant Hills Borough Building on East Bruceton. Sing-up is for all ages—babies to adults. Adults can pick up their coupon for a goody bag (bags can be picked up at the Library any time after the kick-off) and try their hand at creating a steam punk necklace and a chalkboard plaque. End the afternoon with a make your own sundae.

The Pleasant Hills Garden Club will hold a shrub planting demonstration on the front lawn of the Library on Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m. Learn the proper planting method to insure the successful integration of these landscaping staples into your own yard. Bring your shrub planting questions.

Discover more about fairies, and their favorite herbs and flowers, in a whimsical 1-hour class about Fairy Gardening on Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. All ages invited. Class taught by Donna Marie Oster, former Trax Farms and CCAC instructor.

Amateur and professional writers in any genre, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and memoirs are invited to participate in the Writers /Lifestory Writing Group on Tuesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. Participants should bring in a sample writing to share with the group or find an interesting license plate and incorporate it into a story.

The Evening Book Group meets Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. This month's selection is This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper. Newcomers welcome. Pick up a copy of the book at the front desk.
What do you really know about Climate Change? Come to this informative presentation and discussion on Thursday, June 25 at 7. Sponsored by the Citizens Climate Lobby, a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization.