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

Wiggles and Giggles: Toddler Time

Friday, October 16 | 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.
Not So Spooky Dance Party

Saturday, October 17 | 11:00am

Not So Spooky Dance Party

Community Room, Penn Hills Library

Families, wear your costumes out to the library for a fun dance party with instruments, props and music. Art and sensory activities to follow in our Children’s library.Designed for ages birth to 5.
Spooky Science Lab

Saturday, October 17 | 11:00am

Spooky Science Lab

Meeting Rooms AB, Penn Hills Library

Come experiment and join in the fun in a spooky science lab with us!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