Events

Join us for Storytime at the Museum! Hear nature and science stories read by our Natural History Interpreters and get a chance to touch museum specimens. Stop by for one page, one book, or stay for the whole 45 minutes. Meets at the bench in the entrance of Dinosaurs in Their Time. Registration is not required. […]

Explore the work of Lewis Wickes Hine — the “father of documentary photography” — whose artistic photos exposed the harsh realities faced by immigrants, children, and the working class in their everyday lives during the early decades of the twentieth century. Comprising over 70 rare vintage photographs from the private collection of Michael Mattis and […]

A themed cozy Story Time is offered at White Whale Bookstore every other Sunday. Stop by and listen to tales about community, snow, Black joy and more. For children, and their families, two years old and up.

Steel and stone rise together where Pittsburgh’s secrets echo between soaring glass towers and shadowed courthouses. Every block hides a story-most overlooked by hurried crowds. Plug in and take control with a self-guided audio tour through the Central Business District, uncovering the city’s dramatic showdowns, courtroom whispers, and overlooked legends at your pace. What riots […]

Celebrate community and culture at the 4th Annual Vanka Block Party! Join us Sunday, April 19, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the historic St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale. This free, all-ages event invites everyone to explore the world-renowned Vanka Murals while enjoying local food and drinks. The afternoon features live performances […]

Celebrate the exhibition, Lewis Hine Pictures America, with a screening of the classic animated film, An American Tail (1986). Follow Fievel Mousekewitz as he and his family emigrate from the Russian Empire to the United States in 1885, with the hopes of freedom and change. Things don’t go according to plan when Fievel is separated from his family […]

Game On: Music Meets Football! Get ready for a one-of-a-kind interactive concert with 11 all-star musicians from Carnegie Mellon! From the tiny flute to the mighty tuba, players show how teamwork, rhythm, and timing, connect football and music. Expect live demos, fun facts, and hands-on moments that score big on excitement! Free admission to event […]

Breakin’ for Kids 1 (ages 7-12) Easy, fun classes where students learn the first steps to becoming a breakdancer. Students will get the chance to explore new movements gradually as the teacher breaks down the elements of each step. Class begins with a warm-up and ends with open questions. The goal is for students to […]

Six home grown Choreographers set new works on the students of Hill Dance Academy Theatre, along with a special performance by the Senior class of HDAT.

Join us as we have fun using props to groove to the beat with our whole body! Toddlers will develop body and spatial awareness that supports early literacy.

Steel and stone rise together where Pittsburgh’s secrets echo between soaring glass towers and shadowed courthouses. Every block hides a story-most overlooked by hurried crowds. Plug in and take control with a self-guided audio tour through the Central Business District, uncovering the city’s dramatic showdowns, courtroom whispers, and overlooked legends at your pace. What riots […]

Get moving at this high energy drumming and dance program led by certified fitness instructor Coleen Bortz! Designed for children in grades K through 5th.

In this program, young scientists will dive into the world of microbiology, learning techniques for working with bacteria, DNA, and more. They’ll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and methods to unlock the secrets of the microscopic world. Join us to explore, experiment, and ignite your passion for science!

Prime Stage dialect coach Lisa Bansavage will be conducting dialect classes on the following dates from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, at the Prime Stage Studio, 840 W. Saw Mill Run Blvd., Lower Entrance, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Advanced reservations and payments are due by May 28th. Register Now! Build your ACTING SKILLS (The class sizes are […]

Have a baby under a year? Meet with other local moms and a labor and delivery nurse weekly to connect and learn. This class is free, and the first session of the new year starts January 6. If you miss a session, it's fine to join in at any time. Find out more about Storkbites […]

Come get together for support, solidarity and community. This group is for moms and babies who are in the first year. Come as you are with your little one. We know they can be fussy, need to eat and have erratic schedules. This time and space is as much for you as it is them. […]

Explore the work of Lewis Wickes Hine — the “father of documentary photography” — whose artistic photos exposed the harsh realities faced by immigrants, children, and the working class in their everyday lives during the early decades of the twentieth century. Comprising over 70 rare vintage photographs from the private collection of Michael Mattis and […]

Bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers while doing so! We will explore the fun of rhythm and rhymes, bounces, and books to support early learning. Best for pre-walkers and crawlers, but all are welcome!

Steel and stone rise together where Pittsburgh’s secrets echo between soaring glass towers and shadowed courthouses. Every block hides a story-most overlooked by hurried crowds. Plug in and take control with a self-guided audio tour through the Central Business District, uncovering the city’s dramatic showdowns, courtroom whispers, and overlooked legends at your pace. What riots […]

Let’s get crafty together! We will be designing art projects by upcycling various recycled products in this session. Designed for K through 5th graders. Please register at the link below or by calling the library at 412-775-4700. https://pennhills.librarycalendar.com/event/diy-crafting-upcycled-art-16184

Kids Creative Movement Kids Creative Movement (ages 5-7) A fun Dance Fusion class for bigger kids. We will be introducing steps from a variety of dance styles and putting them together in fun combinations and kid-friendly choreography. This is a 60 minute class with breaks. Single class, monthly, and semester registrations available. Learn more and […]

Explore the work of Lewis Wickes Hine — the “father of documentary photography” — whose artistic photos exposed the harsh realities faced by immigrants, children, and the working class in their everyday lives during the early decades of the twentieth century. Comprising over 70 rare vintage photographs from the private collection of Michael Mattis and […]

Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together. Music and Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focused on developing gross motor skills.

Come to the library to sing, move, dance, and make music together. Music and Movement is designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old and focused on developing gross motor skills.

Steel and stone rise together where Pittsburgh’s secrets echo between soaring glass towers and shadowed courthouses. Every block hides a story-most overlooked by hurried crowds. Plug in and take control with a self-guided audio tour through the Central Business District, uncovering the city’s dramatic showdowns, courtroom whispers, and overlooked legends at your pace. What riots […]

Come join a community of new moms who get it. Share joys, challenges, coffee, and company, in a nonjudgemental space. All free. Meets weekly. Village Coffee - Wednesdays 12:30-1:30PM at The Well in Squirrel Hill/Greenfield (parking available) Village After Hours - Wednesdays 7:30-8:30PM over Zoom

Join a naturalist for this FREE program every Thursday morning from 9:00-10:00 am. We will explore around the park - let's see what birds we might find, and anything else […]

Pillar is a free weekly support group for moms and their babies 0-12 months old. Our Thursday gathering is for babies 0-6 months old.

Explore the work of Lewis Wickes Hine — the “father of documentary photography” — whose artistic photos exposed the harsh realities faced by immigrants, children, and the working class in their everyday lives during the early decades of the twentieth century. Comprising over 70 rare vintage photographs from the private collection of Michael Mattis and […]

Barn Time with Buttercup is a joyful new program from Bella Terra Stables, specifically designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Each session invites little ones into a gentle, […]

Join us for an open playtime where little ones can explore toys, make new friends, and enjoy fun, welcoming space at the library. This is a caregiver-supervised playgroup. Parents and […]

Steel and stone rise together where Pittsburgh’s secrets echo between soaring glass towers and shadowed courthouses. Every block hides a story-most overlooked by hurried crowds. Plug in and take control with a self-guided audio tour through the Central Business District, uncovering the city’s dramatic showdowns, courtroom whispers, and overlooked legends at your pace. What riots […]

Brainstorm and build models to solve real-world problems in this hands-on engineering program! Designed for K through 5th. Please register at the link below or by calling the library at 412-775-4700. […]

Squonk's "Musical Sounds” is a lively workshop where young minds will learn the joy of musical expression! Through rhythmic games, instrument building and sound connection, you'll experience making music led by Squonk's Bassist “T-Funk” Tony Thomas.  Join us and see, music is everywhere!  (TIME […]

Explore the work of Lewis Wickes Hine — the “father of documentary photography” — whose artistic photos exposed the harsh realities faced by immigrants, children, and the working class in their everyday lives during the early decades of the twentieth century. Comprising over 70 rare vintage photographs from the private collection of Michael Mattis and […]

We will wiggle and giggle together as we share age- and developmentally-appropriate interactive stories, songs, movement activities, and fingerplays. Designed for ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Duolingo and La Escuelita Arcoiris invite caregivers and little ones (birth to 5 years) to spend time with us on Fridays. This bilingual (spanish and english) free program aims to foster healthy development for children and support the adults who care for them. The Program is held every friday from 9:30 - 11:30am and 12:30-2:30pm […]

Steel and stone rise together where Pittsburgh’s secrets echo between soaring glass towers and shadowed courthouses. Every block hides a story-most overlooked by hurried crowds. Plug in and take control with a self-guided audio tour through the Central Business District, uncovering the city’s dramatic showdowns, courtroom whispers, and overlooked legends at your pace. What riots […]

The Fable Realm is thrown out of balance when the God of Wisdom dies. While in mourning, the rest of the gods must contend with how to prevent a world without Wisdom. OH MY GOD! explores the legacy that emerges from their collective grief.   OH MY GOD! a theatriQ original production KST Alloy Studios […]

Join us for Storytime at the Museum! Hear nature and science stories read by our Natural History Interpreters and get a chance to touch museum specimens. Stop by for one page, one book, or stay for the whole 45 minutes. Meets at the bench in the entrance of Dinosaurs in Their Time. Registration is not required. […]

Little Kids Dance Fusion (ages 3-6) Fun, friendly, inspirational dance class designed to help kids feel beautiful, find their rhythm, work together, and learn dance basics of Ballet, Classical, Modern, World, and Folk dances. This is a 50 minute class. Single class, monthly, and semester registrations available. Learn more and register at lspgh.com/kids

Perfect for our youngest scientists, this program introduces fun, hands-on activities that make science easy and exciting to understand. Tailored just for kids, Mini Lab sparks curiosity while helping them discover the wonders of science in an engaging, playful environment.

Explore the work of Lewis Wickes Hine — the “father of documentary photography” — whose artistic photos exposed the harsh realities faced by immigrants, children, and the working class in their everyday lives during the early decades of the twentieth century. Comprising over 70 rare vintage photographs from the private collection of Michael Mattis and […]

Join us for creative movement, songs, and games with our colorful parachute! We will focus on developing gross motor skills, rhythm, and social interactions. Designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers.

Join Making Strides Foundation in Jeannette, PA for an exciting and inclusive Pony Olympics Workshop on Saturday, April 25th.  Designed for children of all abilities, this interactive workshop offers: Walk-through obstacle course “Winner’s Circle” photo with a horse Create-your-own medal to celebrate success Through movement, creativity, and connection, participants will: Build confidence and motivation Practice […]

Steel and stone rise together where Pittsburgh’s secrets echo between soaring glass towers and shadowed courthouses. Every block hides a story-most overlooked by hurried crowds. Plug in and take control with a self-guided audio tour through the Central Business District, uncovering the city’s dramatic showdowns, courtroom whispers, and overlooked legends at your pace. What riots […]

Join our artist-in-residence (AIR) Ash Strazzinksi, in this first workshop and create a handmade artbook by altering an existing book. The first half hour of the workshop will be a show and tell style presentation of altered books. Participants can then engage in a short group activity that will illuminate their collective understanding of what […]

The Fable Realm is thrown out of balance when the God of Wisdom dies. While in mourning, the rest of the gods must contend with how to prevent a world without Wisdom. OH MY GOD! explores the legacy that emerges from their collective grief. OH MY GOD! a theatriQ original production KST Alloy Studios | […]

The Fable Realm is thrown out of balance when the God of Wisdom dies. While in mourning, the rest of the gods must contend with how to prevent a world without Wisdom. OH MY GOD! explores the legacy that emerges from their collective grief.   OH MY GOD! a theatriQ original production KST Alloy Studios […]