September is
Love Your Library
month!
Thanks to the generous support of the Jack Buchner Foundation,
donations made to Pleasant Hills Public Library throughout the month of September will be MATCHED on a prorated basis up to $500 per donor.
This September, libraries across Allegheny County are inviting residents to participate in a special fundraising collaboration to show their Library some LOVE by supporting and investing in their libraries.
Please donate by check, cash, or online through the library's website:
Thanks for your generous support of the Pleasant Hills Library!
Fundraiser Events:
Love Your Library Bingo FUN-Raiser!
Monday, September 23
6:00 - 7:30 pm
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Round up your game loving friends and family
for a few laughs while you help the Library, too!
Only $0.50 per game, per card, per person.
Refreshments (baked goods, chips and other snacks)
will be available for purchase as well.
All ages welcome!!
Please register by visiting the Library,
calling 412-655-2424, or register online on Event Keeper.
Paint 'N Sip Library Fundraiser
Friday, September 20
7:00 - 10:00 pm
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Melissa Jusko returns with another step by step painting party.
By the end of the evening you will have had a fabulous time
By the end of the evening you will have had a fabulous time
and completed a masterpiece to take home!
Complimentary snacks and light drinks provided; BYOB to sip and share.
Invite your friends to enjoy the fun!
Cost is $30 per person.
$5 from each participant helps support the library.
Registration required due to limited space.
Sign up in the library or online on Event Keeper.
Prepay at the front desk to reserve your spot.
Questions? Call the library at 412-655-2424
or email neeleya@einetwork.net
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Any donations to the Friends of the Library
will be matched on a pro-rated basis during September,
Love Your Library Month!
Thank you for your support!
will be matched on a pro-rated basis during September,
Love Your Library Month!
Thank you for your support!
Monthly Programs:
New Members Always Welcome!
The Mystery and Mayhem Book Club:
group normally meets @ 1 p.m. on the first Monday of every month.
Read and discuss mystery and suspense books. Copies of the books will be available in adcvance at the front desk. Monthly book choices:
group normally meets @ 1 p.m. on the first Monday of every month.
Read and discuss mystery and suspense books. Copies of the books will be available in adcvance at the front desk. Monthly book choices:
September 9 - I'll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark
October 7 - Death Along the Spirit Road by C.M. Wendelboe
November 4 - Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny
December 2 - The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton
Each month, there will be 15 free copies available to keep for those wishing to participate in each months discussion, thanks to a very generous donation by the Mary S. Bieseck Public Library in Somerset, Pa.
Evening Book Discussion Group:
Book discussions are held the third Monday of the month @ 7 p.m. in the library program room. Monthly book selections range from classics to best sellers. Copies of the books are available by request at the front desk.
Book discussions are held the third Monday of the month @ 7 p.m. in the library program room. Monthly book selections range from classics to best sellers. Copies of the books are available by request at the front desk.
September 16 - Blue Bird, Blue Bird by Attica Locke
October 21: Book TBD
November 18: Book TBD
December 16: Book TBD
Stop by the library front desk to check out a copy of the book each month.
The Scribe's Sanctuary: A Writer's Group:
The group meets the second Tuesday of every month
in the library program room from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
in the library program room from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Looking for a group to ignite your natural creative writing talents in an encouraging and supportive environment? Then this is the group for you! Members offer and receive support and encouragements to other writers of all genre and writing levels.
Any specific questions regarding this group can be directed to Genea Webb, group organizer, @ blkwriter15236@gmail.com.
Meeting Dates: September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10.
Coffee and Coloring: An Adult Coloring Club
We will meet the second Wednesday of every month @ 1 p.m.
in the Adult Reading Area.
Coloring books and pencils will be provided, or bring your own if you prefer!
Also, enjoy some coffee on us as well,
or purchase something yummy from our K-cup selections and use our Keurig for $1.
Meeting Dates: September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11
UnWind: A Knitting and Crocheting Club
Group gathers the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at the tables outside of the program room on the lower level of the library.
Come and learn basic knitting and crocheting skills or work on our current project with likeminded friends. Share or recieve tips and advice with fellow crafters.
You will need to bring your own needles and yarn.
Meeting Dates: September 11 & 25, October 9 & 23, November 13 and December 11
Conversation Salon
Gather from 1-3 p.m., the first Friday of every month, in the library program room
Enjoy good company and pleasant conversation. Light refreshments provided.
Bring a friend, relative or neighbor to join the fun!
Meeting Dates: September 6, October 4, November 1, and December 6
Book Talks with Dr. Aupperle
His presentations are interesting, educational, and entertaining!
Book Talks start @ 10:30 a.m. in the program room on the dates listed below.
Friday, Sept. 20 - The Immoral Majority by Ben Howe
November 15: Douglas Macarthur: American Warrior by Arthur Herman.
Fall Wise Walk
Wednesdays, Sept 11 - Nov. 13 @ 9:30 a.m.
Join us for this 10 week walking program!
Meet weekly at South Park, and walk at your own pace. Wear comfortable dress shoes, and bring your own water.
* For the first meeting on September 11, participants will gather at the library @ 9 a.m. for a brief informational meeting then venture over to South Park to start walking!
Ukulele Club With Peggy Krall
Thursdays, from 1-3 p.m. in the Program Room
Bring
your own Ukulele and a Smile! Newcomers
always welcome.
Special Adult Programs:
Beginner Figure Drawing Classes
with Jim Allan
Wednesdays, Sept. 18& 25, Oct. 2 & 9 &16th
From 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Only $5
per class – pay as you go, of register for all five classes together for $20.
Please Register due to limited
space.
Sorry, but no refunds for missed classes if pain in full.
PiYo with Melissa Jusko
Saturdays, Sept. 14&
21, Oct. 5 & 19, Nov. 23
@ 10:30 a.m. in the Program Room
@ 10:30 a.m. in the Program Room
$5 per class. Registration Required
Please call or sign up in person at the library front desk
Dress Comfortably. Bring your own Yoga Mat and Water
Dress Comfortably. Bring your own Yoga Mat and Water
Yoga with Tammy Z
Sept. 7, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 16 & 30 @ 11 a.m. in the Program Room
$5 per class - Registration Required
Please call or sign up in person at the library front desk.
Dress Comfortably. Bring your own yoga mat and water.
Healthy
Minds Lunch Series:
A Three Part
Behavioral Health and Wellness Workshop
Mondays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov.
18
12 p.m. free light lunch provided by the library
12 p.m. free light lunch provided by the library
12:30 p.m. Work
Shop Starts
Facilitated by Will Davies, Ed.D. Alleghney Health Network, Jefferson Hospital Counseling Services.
Facilitated by Will Davies, Ed.D. Alleghney Health Network, Jefferson Hospital Counseling Services.
In the Program
room – Registration Required for each session
Discover Medicare
Tuesdays @
6 p.m. - Sept 17 & Nov. 19
Saturdays @
10 a.m. – Oct. 12 & Nov. 9
Medicare
information provided by Susanne
Snyder from Insurance Services LLC. Open to anyone new to Medicare or interested in
learning more about it.
Discussion Topics will include:
*Medicare Parts A & B
*Prescription Drug Coverage
*Medicare Extra Help Programs
*Types of Medicare Supplements
Friday, Sept 27th
from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Depart and
Return to Pleasant Hills Library.
Tour Includes: Roundtrip Transportation
by Luxury Shuttle with tour guide escort, breakfast treat and water on the bus; Self-guided tour of Flight 93 National Memorial and Visitor’s Center; Lunch w/
dessert at Coal Miner’s Café; A sweet treat to take home from The Original Pie
Shoppe.
Ticket Price Per Person:
$75 - (all inclusive, except driver gratuity not included–
collection made during trip). Tickets available to purchase at the Library
Front Desk upon registration. Deadline for ticket purchase is Friday, Sept.
13th. Limited Tickets Still Available
Book Talk with Cindy Rojohn
Friday, October
18 @ 10:30 a.m.
Book Discussion will be on:
The Piggyback Flight
Pilot’s Journey
The story of author’s father, Glenn Rojohn, a
Legendary World War II 100th Bomb Group B-17
bomber Pilot and how he defied the odds December 31, 1944. Due to circumstances beyond his control, he
and his co-pilot flew two conjoined B-17s and lived to tell the story.
Photo Organization Presentation
Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m.
Are you overwhelmed by all of your photos and videos?
Are they saved on your phone, computer, and flash drive?
Do you have even more in boxes, VHS tapes, or even the old negatives?
If this sounds like you, and you are looking for a way to organize your entire collection, then you don't want to miss this program!
Lisa Webster, from Grand Scale Video Productions (located in Canonsburg, PA), will be sharing her expertise during this program to help us find peace of mind and a final home for our photo collections!
All you will need is to show up with a pen and pencil, and she will help us get started.
Hope to see you there!
Registration Required:
Holiday Themed Wine Bottle Craft
Thursday, November 7th from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Gypsy Artistry, a traveling pop-up crafting studio based in the Greater Pittsburgh area, will return to offer another fun and creative DIY workshop. This will also be a fundraiser for the library, which we greatly appreciate!
This time we will be transforming an empty wine bottle into a beautiful light for your home.
All supplies and instructions provided. All participants must register and pay in advance, no walk-ins permitted.
Workshop is $27 plus tax. Register online, which will be provided shortly so check back soon. Hope to see you there!
Library Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Saturday November 9 from 7 - 9 p.m.
"A Taste of Italy"
Featuring a variety of wines, appetizers, music and fun!
Raffle baskets and 50/50 for an additional
cost.
Tickets $30/ per person. Must be 21 years old to purchase tickets and attend this event.
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the link below, or in person at the Library Front Desk.
Wine Tasting Tickets
Special All Ages Programs:
Family Halloween Party
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the link below, or in person at the Library Front Desk.
Wine Tasting Tickets
Beginner Genealogy Lesson
Saturday November 16 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Taught by guest instructor, Teena Hintz, learn about the basics of
Genealogy. Learn how to use the online resources available at the
library such as Ancestry.com Library Edition, Familysearch.org, and others.
The program will start with a brief discussion covering online
databases, charts and tools, including DNA matching. Then, after the
library closes, we will search for information on the library computers
with guided help from instructor. Bring a flash drive. Printing and
Wifi for laptops also available. Limited class size, please register in advance.
Taught by guest instructor, Teena Hintz, learn about the basics of
Genealogy. Learn how to use the online resources available at the
library such as Ancestry.com Library Edition, Familysearch.org, and others.
The program will start with a brief discussion covering online
databases, charts and tools, including DNA matching. Then, after the
library closes, we will search for information on the library computers
with guided help from instructor. Bring a flash drive. Printing and
Wifi for laptops also available. Limited class size, please register in advance.
Special All Ages Programs:
Family Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Come in costume
for a spooktacular event.
$2 donation will be collected per
child.
Please Register: Halloween Party Registration
Family Game
Night
Monday, November 11 @ 6p.m
Bring the whole family for a fun night of games, pizza, and fun! We’ll
have a variety of card, board, and video games to play together! Fun for the
whole family!
Please register. Family Game Night Registration
Family Holiday Celebration
Monday, December 9 @ 6:30pm
Celebrate the
holidays in style at your library with a little help
from the Man-In-Red!
$2 donation per
child and 1⁄2 dozen cookies to share
requested from each family.
Registration
Required. Holiday Party Registration
Gingerbread
House Workshop
Saturday, December 14 @ 11:00am OR 1:00pm
It’s a Pleasant Hills Library tradition!
Let your creativity run wild
& decorate a pre-made gingerbread house. $3 donation per gingerbread
house.
Registration Required.
Ukulele Club
Holiday Concert
Date and Time TBD (check back soon)
Free free holiday concert performed by the very talented members of
the Ukulele Club. Treats and warm beverages provided!
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