Library News
- Last Updated on Monday, 29 February 2016 01:39
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ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE
Pleasant Hills Borough Building Community Room
410 E. Bruceton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Preview Night ($6 at the door) - Thursday, April 7; 6 - 8 p.m.
Book Sale - Friday, April 8; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Book Sale - Saturday, April 9; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Box/Bag Day - Sunday, April 10: Noon – 3 p.m.
ADULT MARCH PROGRAMS
The Ukulele Club meets every Monday in the program room with beginners' lessons @ 10 a.m. with instructor Peggy Krall and a jam session @ 10:30 - noon. Bring your own ukulele and your enthusiasm!
The Library will sponsor a Beginner’s Genealogy workshop on Saturday, March 12 from 3-5 p.m., presented by Teena Hintz. The workshop will consist of an hour of research tips and recommended websites and an hour of uninterrupted computer time with access to ancestry.com during the Library’s after hours.
In recognition of National Women’s History Month, the library will present the award winning film, Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines, on Wednesday, March 30 at 7 p.m. The video follows the comic book heroine, Wonder Woman from her origin in the 1940s to the present and shows how popular representations of women in the media often reflect society’s anxieties about strong women.
Position Available at Pleasant Hills Public Library
Library Adult Program Coordinator/Part-time position, 25 hours per week
Please submit resume, letter of interest, and 3 references to:
Sharon Julian-Milas, Library Director
Pleasant Hills Public Library/302 Old Clairton Rd./Pittsburgh PA 15236
milass@einetwork.net/Applications accepted through February 24, 2016/No phone calls accepted. For a full job description, please see the Library’s website: www.pleasanthillslibrary.org
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND FAMILIES
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss: Saturday, March 5 at 12 p.m. We’re celebrating the conclusion of Read Across America Week with a special birthday party for Dr. Seuss. Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and other fun activities from 12 — 1:30, with stories read by special guest readers from 1:30 — 2. Fun for the whole family. Please register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing danylod@einetwork.net
PJ Family Story Time – Colors Of The Rainbow: Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and maybe some pink. We will explore the rainbow with stories, songs, games, crafts, and a delicious snack. Let’s find out with stories, songs, games, crafts, and a delicious snack. Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun. Family program. Please register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing mitchellc2@einetwork.net
Mad Young Scientists: St. Patrick’s Day Experiments: Monday, March 14 at 4p.m. We will try some exciting experiments as we learn about gold, test shamrocks, and experiment with the colors of the rainbow. Just in case, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. A $2 donation per child is requested. For students in grades K – 2. Please register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing mitchellc2@einetwork.net
Annual Family Egg Hunt Extravaganza: Sunday, March 20 at 3 p.m. A mischievous bunny has hidden eggs throughout the entire library and we need your help to find them. Join us for stories, games, crafts, snacks, and an extreme egg hunt. Fun for the whole family. A $2 donation per child is requested. Please register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing danylod@einetwork.net
Mine Crafts: Perler Beads: Monday, March 21 at 4 p.m. We will watch some Minecraft videos before using Perler Bead patterns to make your own Minecraft Steve, Creeper, sword, egg, etc. Geared towards students in grades 3 and up. Please register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing mitchellc2@einetwork.net
