Whitehall Public Library Announces October Programs and Events

Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 October 2021 20:08

The Whitehall Public Library is offering a variety of educational and fun programs during the month of October. Please register for these events at their website, or call 412-882-6622. The Whitehall Public Library is located at 100 Borough Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Family Night: Light and Shadow Workshop

Monday, October 4 at 6:30 PM

This Leap into Science workshop will provide hands-on activities and experiments for kids to explore the characteristics of light and shadow. Leap into Science is a nationwide program, engineered by the Franklin Institute, that integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. Online registration is required at www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org or call 412-882-6622.

Put Your Best Fork Forward: A Talk About Diabetes, Nutrition, and Goals

Wednesday, October 6 at 1:00 PM

Whether you have diabetes, are unsure about your status, or simply curious about preventive measures, please join the library for a program about fast facts and long-term goals. Registered Dietitian Carla DeJesus will lead a short and informal chat that will show us the way to make small changes for big results –one forkful at a time!  Ms. DeJesus will review diabetes basics, lessons on carb counting and goal setting, and tutorials on new technology for checking blood glucose.  Healthy refreshments will be provided. Online registration is required at www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org or call 412-882-6622.

Autumn Art Fun

Monday, October 11 at 6:30 PM

Celebrate the colors of fall! Join us for a night of creative fun. We will have many art projects to choose from or create your own. Bring a smock or paint shirt. Location: Brennan Plaza. Online registration is required at www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org or call 412-882-6622.

Teen Zombie Fest

Tuesday, October 12 from 3:30-5:30 PM

Get ready for Halloween with our zombie walk and special effects program. Join us anytime between 3:30-5:30 pm for gory fun! Learn how to create spooky effects such as fake guts, blood, scar wax and techniques for zombie make-up. Participants are encouraged to come dressed as a zombie. Door prizes, refreshments and more! Location: Brennan Plaza. Online registration is required at www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org or call 412-882-6622.