program where we read books , sing songs , and do action rhymes . Ages 3.5-5 years – Tuesdays @ 10:45 AM — Let ’ s Learn : This program is designed to develop early literacy skills such as vocabulary , print awareness , letter knowledge , and phonological awareness ( letter sounds and rhymes ), and it also helps with school readiness and independence . All Ages Family Storytime , 3rd Monday of each month @ 6:30 PM : A fun story time for kids and caregivers of all ages ! Grades K-5 – Tuesdays @ 3:30 PM – Elementary School Fun : Join us after school for some fun activities , including building , gaming , STEAM activities , and more ! Check the Event Calendar for more details .

WINTER EVENTS FOR TEENS AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY : Most of these programs occur on a weekly basis . Please check our calendar to see specific dates and activities .

REGULAR IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING FOR TEENS : Grades 6-12 : Teen Fridays @ 3:00 PM : Each week we offer various fun activities involving games , food , and more ! Check out the Event Calendar for all exciting activities .

REGULAR VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING FOR TEENS : AGES 13-18 : Teen Programming on Discord @ 7:00 PM : Meets for 1-2 hours on our interlibrary Teen Gaming and D & D Discord servers . Online gaming , Dungeons and Dragons , art and writing , and more ! Please contact us for more information .

WINTER EVENTS FOR ADULTS AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY : Most of these programs occur on a weekly basis . Please check our calendar to see specific dates .

REGULAR PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS Community Outreach w / Senator Brewster , 2nd Monday of the month @ 10:00-2:00 PM : Alison from Sen . Brewster ’ s office will be on hand to discuss a wide variety of state issues with constituents . Monday Movies , Mondays @ 2:00 PM : Have a snack and watch new releases with friends . Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange , 1st Monday of the month @ 7:00 PM : A lively , engaging poetry collaboration and workshop . Indoor Walking , Tuesdays @ 9:00 AM : DVD workout of low impact walking-inplace exercises . Sit and Fit , Tuesdays @ 9:40 AM : DVD workout of guided chair exercises . Yoga Flow , Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM : Yoga for beginners . A small donation of $ 5 is requested for the instructor . Bring a mat and water . Game Day , 1st Thursday of the month @ 12:00 PM : Brain games and social interaction in a party-like atmosphere . Bingo , 3rd Thursday of the month @ 2:00 PM : Come play for free ! A light snack and drinks will be offered . Book Sale , Saturdays 10:00 AM-2:00 PM : Come browse our collection of gently used books , movies , music , games , etc . All proceeds benefit the library . We also invite you to browse the Book Sale room during any hours of operation ! Steeler Sundays : Watch Steeler games on our big screen TV during the season when games start at 1:00 PM on Sundays .

BOOK CLUBS FOR ADULTS New members are always welcome ! If you ’ re interested , call 412-882-5694 .

Cook ’ s Book Club , 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 6:30 PM : Attendees prepare and share dishes based on that month ’ s theme . Mystery Book Club , 1st Tuesday every other month @ 1:00 PM : Mystery / thriller book club . Solve the case if you can ! A Novel Book Club , 2nd Monday every other month @ 6:30 PM : Fiction book club with interesting reads .

DON ’ T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR EXPERIENCE KITS ! Thanks to our partnership with the Heinz Center Affiliates Program and other Allegheny County libraries , we are offering FREE ADMISSION for up to four people to a number of museums and historical sites around Pittsburgh ! Plus , each kit comes with access to educational information , itinerary ideas , and other fun content .

Our kits this year include :

• Heinz History Center ( includes complimentary admission to Fort Pitt Museum and Meadowcroft !)

• Railroaders Museum & Horseshoe Curve

• Fort Ligonier ( Available through April 1st .)

• Historic Fort Steuben

• Old Economy Village

• Bradford House & Whiskey Rebellion Center

Experience kits are checked-out for one week at a time ( Tuesday through Monday ). Each kit can be reserved for the exact week you need it - reservations are first come , first served . Due to fluctuating circumstances , we recommend checking the site ’ s operating hours prior to reserving the kit .

For more information about how to get your tickets and to reserve a kit , contact us at 412-882-5694 . Unless otherwise

Brentwood Library will be CLOSED on the following dates :

Sunday , December 24th , Monday , December 25th , and Tuesday , December 26th to celebrate Christmas ,

Monday , January 1st for New Year ’ s Day .

CITY BRIEFLY OF MCKEESPORT BRENTWOOD NEWS