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

Process Art: Butterflies

Saturday, June 6 | 1:30pm

Process Art: Butterflies

Children’s Activity Room, Penn Hills Library

Children of all ages, explore, experiment, and create freely! Focus on the fun of the art process rather than the final product. This month for butterfly education and awareness weekend, we will make butterflies of all varieties!
Let's Move! Preschool Pals

Monday, June 8 | 10:30am

Let’s Move! Preschool Pals

Community Room, Penn Hills Library

Preschoolers, get moving with action songs and rhymes, movement, and interactive stories that expand the imagination, inspire self-discovery, and develop early literacy skills.Designed for ages 4-5 years old.
KidzStix Cardio Drumming

Monday, June 8 | 4:30pm

KidzStix Cardio Drumming

Community Room, Penn Hills Library

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.

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