SHALER NORTH HILLS LIBRARY
Ongoing Programs: Details on our website’ s Calendar of Events or call us at 412-486-0211 for more information.
CARE AND SUPPORT FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS
• Early Bird Boogie( Dancercise)— Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays from 8:00 to 9:15 a. m. No registration.
• Bereavement Support Sessions— second Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p. m. Drop-ins are welcome.
• Caregiver Support Sessions— third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p. m. Drop-ins are welcome.
• Seeking the Spiritual Book Group— Dates vary; 6:30 p. m. tinyurl. com / shalerseekers
ASK US ABOUT OUR CAREGIVERS COLLECTION— Useful, thoughtful, engaging items for caregivers and their loved ones.
LET’ S GET SOCIAL
• SNHL Card Group— Tuesdays at 1:00 p. m. This group plays 500 Bid. Open to all.
• Easy Make Night for Adults— crafting one evening a month( varies) at 6:30 p. m. October – May.
• Act Out: Adult & Teen Shaler Readers Theater— third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p. m. tinyurl. com / shalertheater
• SNHL Needles & Hooks Beside the Books— Wednesdays at 2:00 p. m. Bring your knitting or crochet projects.
• Food for Thought Cookbook Group— second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p. m. Share themed recipes, food, and conversation.
• Rummikub Game Night— first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p. m. Drop-ins welcome. Always seeking more players!
ASK US ABOUT OUR LIBRARY OF THINGS— Puzzles, board & outdoor games, a metal detector, a sewing machine, more!
LET’ S DISCUSS
• Shaler North Hills Library Writers’ Group— weekly on Mondays at 6:00 p. m. via blog and in person. Community-led by Jim Binz. If you are interested, please email Jim at jf. binz @ gmail. com. Tinyurl. com / shalerwrites
• Monday Night Book Group— second Monday of the month at 6:30 p. m.
• Telling Tales: The Art of Storytelling— first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p. m. There are lots of ways to tell stories! Find what suits you as we explore and learn about storytelling. Listen, learn, and share. Please register.
• Thrills & Chills Book Group— third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p. m. Reads psychological / domestic thrillers.
• Sense and Sound: Poetry Exploration— last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p. m. tinyurl. com / shalerpoetry
• NEW! Non-fiction Thursday— kickoff discussion will be Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 p. m.
• Let’ s Podcast & Craft— first Friday of the month at 11:30 a. m. Bring your craft project and we’ ll listen to a podcast or radio show related to a monthly theme.
• Ruckus Book Group— fourth Friday at 12:30 p. m. at Ruckus Cafe in Shaler
• Movies On Your Mind— first weekend of the month at 6:00 p. m.“ After hours” we’ ll watch and discuss a film! Please check tinyurl. com / shalermovie for movie information. Registration is encouraged but not required.
FALL INTO GREAT YOUTH PROGRAMS Visit www. shalerlibrarykids. org for programs for the week of August 10 and for programs added after press time. Fall youth programming starts the week of September 8.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
• After-Hours Craftin’: Felt Fun— Saturday, August 15 for those entering Grades 4-8 at 6:00 p. m. Join Miss Libby after-hours in the library and make your own felt creations! Please register.
• Family Place— Wednesdays: August 19 & 26 and September 2 at 10:00 a. m. Come for free play with our toys and manipulatives and a Q & A with different child health specialists available at each session to answer your questions.
MONTHLY PROGRAMS Please see individual descriptions for suggested ages and registration requirements for these programs.
• American Girl Adventure— second Thursday at 6:30 p. m. for Grades 1-4— Crafts, stories, and games loosely based on the American Girl series. Register at tinyurl. com / shalergirl.
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• Adopt a Grandparent Storytime at Ridgecrest— last Thursday from 10:15 to 10:45 a. m. at Ridgecrest of McCandless, 8870 Duncan Ave. Pittsburgh 15237. Join Misses Ing & Joyce for songs, rhymes, and stories with new friends. Maybe you can“ adopt” a grandparent of your own! No registration.
• Fun Food for Kids— last Thursday, August 27 at 6:30 p. m. for Grades 1-4. Make and enjoy a tasty snack and a great story! Register at tinyurl. com / funfoodshaler.
• Adopt a Grandparent Storytime at Arden Courts— first Friday at Arden Courts, 1125 Perry Hwy. Pittsburgh 15237 at 11:15 a. m. Join Misses Ing & Joyce for songs, rhymes, and stories with new friends. Maybe you can“ adopt” a grandparent of your own! No registration.
• Happy Little Canvases— first Saturday for Grades K-3 at 1:00 p. m. OR for Grades 4-6 at 2:30 p. m.
Enjoy painting with friends? Join Miss Libby for painting sessions with fun themes. Just bring an old T-shirt and your imagination! Register for your grade session at tinyurl. com / shalerhappylittle. No programs on Saturday, October 3. Join us at SASD’ s Homecoming Parade!
• Tail Waggin’ Tutors— last Saturday of the month from 10:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. Read to your favorite therapy dog! Kids in Kindergarten and up can register for a 15-minute session one month at a time at tinyurl. com / shalertails.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN( And sometimes up!) Please see individual descriptions for suggested ages. No registration is needed for these programs except as noted. TRICK OR TREAT at these programs Monday, October 26 through Saturday, October 31. Wear a costume if you’ d like!
• NEW TIME! Musical Moments— Mondays: September 14 through December 14 at 10:15 a. m. Songs and stories we can sing, dance, and play a new instrument to every week! For ages 18 months – 3 ½ years with a caregiver.
• NEW TIME! Ants to Zucchini— Mondays: September 14 through December 14 at 11:15 a. m. Phonological & print awareness, letter knowledge, and more! Great for 18 months through 3 ½ years, with a caregiver.
• Lunch Bunch Mondays: September 14 through December 14 from 12:30 to 1:15 p. m. for ages 4, 5 and 6 without a caregiver; however, caregivers must remain in the library during the program. Bring your lunch, and we’ ll supply the drink and great fun as we explore stories and crafts each week. Please register at tinyurl. com / shalerlunches.
• Book Babies at Night— Mondays: September 14 through December 14 at 6:30 p. m. Songs, stories, and fun for ages birth through 18 months with a caregiver.
• Stories at Starlight— Mondays: September 14 through October 19 at 6:30 p. m. Miss Jill and Miss Ing are back for outdoor stories, dancing and fun on the lawn of Glenshaw Presbyterian Church! 300 Glenn Ave. Glenshaw 15116.
• Book Babies— Tuesdays: September 8 through December 15 at 10:15 a. m. or 11:15 a. m. Songs, stories, and fun for ages birth through 18 months with a caregiver.
• Mathventure— Wednesdays: September 9 through December 16 at 10:15 a. m. Fun with early math concepts through stories and songs. Great for ages 3-1 / 2 to 5 years, with a caregiver.
• Googly Eyes & Glue Sticks— Thursdays: September 10 through December 17 at 6:30 p. m. A story and craft for preschoolers and elementary school kids, but all are welcome! Wear your jammies if you like!
• Preschool Express— Fridays: September 11 through December 18 at 10:15 a. m. Stories & songs geared to kids ages 3-1 / 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
• Online Saturday Family Storytime— Saturdays: September 12 through December 19 at 9:00 a. m. Stories and songs for kids from birth to age 6 and their families. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at tinyurl. com / shaleryoutube for all our online programming. No storytime on Saturday, October 3. Join us at SASD’ s Homecoming Parade!
• Family Storytime— Saturdays: September 12 through December 19 at 10:30 a. m. Stories and songs for kids from birth to age 6 and their families. No storytimes on Saturday, October 3. Join us at SASD’ s Homecoming Parade!
Please keep in mind these are just A FEW of the offerings we have! Visit www. shalerlibrarykids. org for more information! Also visit www. shalerlibraryteens. org for upcoming programs and fun for those in grades 7-12 in Fall 2026!
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