Children and Families

Children playing with bubbles at Penn Hills Library.

About Our Children’s Programs

We offer programming for children of all ages from birth to 11. Families are welcome to join us for early childhood programs like Music and Movement and Baby Rhyme Time which support early learning for your little ones. Children ages 6 to 11 are welcome to join us for STEAM activities all throughout the month to learn new concepts and make observations. Don’t forget to participate in our monthly scavenger hunt to win a prize!

Upcoming Events

Art Explorers: Collage

Thursday, July 2 | 5:00pm

Art Explorers: Collage

Children’s Activity Room, Penn Hills Library

Unleash your artistic creativity! In July, we will explore art based in Collage and Messy STEAM projects. Each date will feature different projects so feel free to attend all!Designed for children in grades K through 5th.
Wiggles and Giggles: Toddler Time

Friday, July 3 | 10:30am

Wiggles and Giggles: Toddler Time

Community Room, Penn Hills Library

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.
Tie Dye and Tacos

Friday, July 3 | 1:30pm

Tie Dye and Tacos

Patio, Penn Hills Library

Join us to make colorful tie-dye shirts for summer and make a walking taco! Vegetarian-friendly options included.Children of all ages welcome.

Our Children’s Materials

  • Board Books
  • Picture Books
  • Concept Books
  • Early Readers
  • Early Chapter Books
  • Wonder Books
  • Graphic Novels
  • Chapter Books
  • Holiday Books
  • World Language Books
  • Children’s DVDs
  • Children’s Music CDs
  • Children’s Video Games