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Please register ONLINE at ptlibrary.org/events or in person at the Youth Services Desk to help us prepare for attendees.
HOUR OF CODE™ FEATURING MINECRAFT
Grades 4 and up
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. AND/OR
Thursday, Dec. 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
In honor of Computer Science Education
Week, kids all over the country will be
participating in Hour of Code™ events. Stop
by for an Hour of Code™ challenge featuring
Steve & Alex from Minecraft. You
will complete activities by creating lines of
code and lend a hand to Steve & Alex on their
adventures. Learn more about computer science and coding
with your friends while you enjoy some fun treats. Come one
day or both!
BEST BOOKS FOR BABIES SHOWER
Saturday, Jan. 11, 1 to 2 p.m.
Register online at ptlibrary.org/events by January 3, 2020.
Welcome your little ones with the best books! This free event is
for parents-to-be, parents of babies, and babies age birth to 18
months. Enjoy cake, songs, games, and books. You will receive a
book to take home and a chance to win a raffle basket filled with
the latest “Best Books for Babies” recommended by the Carnegie
Library of Pittsburgh. It’s never too early to start reading to your
baby because learning begins at birth.
HOT CHOCOLATE BINGO
Monday, Jan. 13, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Warm up on a cold winter night with a nice cup of hot chocolate
– and BINGO! Lots of prizes and hot chocolate for everyone!
PRESCHOOL-A-PALOOZA
Saturday, Jan. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Finding the right preschool for your child is an exciting but
sometimes stressful task. To help you gather the information
you need all in one place to make the best choice, the library
will host our annual preschool fair. While you ask questions of
representatives from area preschools, your kiddos can enjoy
activities planned by the library staff.
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY!
Saturday, Feb. 1,
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Performance by Josh
and Gab from Noon to
12:50 p.m.
Join us for a craft
and high-energy
performance by Josh
and Gab. Their unique
anti-bullying musical
program for all ages uses humor, original songs, interactive
exercises, and energetic storytelling. A “meet and greet” cookie
reception will be held after the performance.
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PETERS TOWNSHIP
For Babies Through Kindergarten
Register now for weekly children’s programs from Birth to Grade
6 ONLINE at ptlibrary.org/events or in person at the Youth
Services Desk. The winter session runs 8 weeks from January 13
through March 6.
BOOK BABIES WITH MS. PATTY
Ages: Birth to 15 months
with an adult
Tuesdays, 10 to 10:20 a.m.
Babies will gain contact with the
spoken word through stories,
songs, rhymes, and finger plays in a
supportive environment with their
participating caregiver.
POP ‘N TOTS (AND MOMS TOO!) WITH MS. PATTY
Ages: Birth to 3 with an adult
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 6:50 p.m.
Bring your little one for an evening visit at the library with
stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Go home with a
wonderful connection, formed from spending time together
with your child.
MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME WITH MS. PATTY
Ages: 1 to 2 ½ with an adult
Tuesdays, 11 to 11:20 a.m.
Create some magical memories. Join in 20 minutes of books, fun
rhymes, songs, and finger plays to encourage language growth
and love of reading.
TODDLER TALES WITH MS. SHANNON
Ages: 2 to 3½ with an adult
Mondays, 11 to 11:30 a.m. (no program Jan. 20)
OR Fridays, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with
stories, songs, and crafts.
STORYMANIA WITH MS. LINDA
Ages: 3½ to 5 (parent-optional)
Tuesdays, 1 to 1:45 p.m. OR Wednesdays, 11 to 11:45 a.m.
This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage
children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
STEM STORYTIME WITH MS. LINDA
Ages: 5 years and up (parent-optional)
Thursdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Join us for a story, followed by self-guided exploration of STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) concepts through a
planned activity.