Adult Programs
______________________________________________________________________________________________________Woman's Self-Defense Seminar
Would you know what to do if you were attacked? You can learn in the library's Woman's Self-Defense Seminar. The program will be held on Saturday, February 25th from 11 am to 2 pm. The seminar is open to all women ages 16 and older. The fee is $25. Join us in the DeLuca Community Room at the library. To register, sign up at the adult circulation desk or call Jean Kanouff at 412/795-3507, ext. 120. The seminar is presented by: More Than Conquerers, Martial Arts.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________Memoir of a Milk Carton Kid
The program on Tanya Nicole Kach, a local girl from McKeesport who was abducted and held as a prisoner for more than 10 years was to be at the library last night, February 19. Due to inclement weather, the program was cancelled. It has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 16th at 7 pm in the Community Room. Author Lawrence Fisher will be here to discuss his New York Times Bestseller: "Memoir of a Mild Carton Kid, the Tanya Nicole Kach Story". Ms. Kach is planning to be here as well. This is a limited seated program, so sign up soon. Registrations will be taken at the Adult Circulation Desk or by phone at 412/795-3507.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________Willie Stargell Program
Join Educate Us Productions and actor Gregory Gibson Kenney as he becomes Pittsburgh Pirate slugger Wilver "Willie" Stargell. Join Willie from his early years in Alameda, California to his incredible twenty-one year career with the Pirates. Willie is remembered as a leader, the captain of the team, and is known affectionately as POPS. The program will be on Monday, February 20th at 6:30. Please register in advance in the Children's Library or call 412/795-3507 ext. 115.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Zumba Classes
Signup for the Zumba Classes that started in January. The six classes are to be registered with Gwen Tucker, instructor, at 412-277-1677. Zumba basic and toning and hula hoop. Call Gwen for dates and prices. There are no drop-in sessions. You are to sign up for the entire six classes. You have a choice of Wednesdays at 6 pm or Saturdays at 9 am.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Penn Hills Writers' Group
Penn Hills Writers' Group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We start each
session with a ten to fifteen minute free write based on a prompt. Then those who have brought work to share pass out
copies, read it to the group, and receive feedback. Most members are working toward publication at some point in the
future, and some members have been published already.
We welcome writers at all stages of their writing journey. Please feel free to contact us at gossamer@earthling.net.
Art Group of Penn Hills
The Art Group of Penn Hills meets every Tuesday from 10 am to 1 pm at the William E. Anderson Library of Penn Hills.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thursday Evening Book Club
The Thursday Evening Book Club meets at the library at 7 pm on the third Thursday of the month. Books are chosen in advance so that everyone has a chance to read them over the month. There's no need to buy the book. Most are distributed to the group or can be found in the stacks or put on hold. Call Jean Kanouff at 412/795-3507, ext. 120 for additional information.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Mother-Daughter Book Club
The Mother-Daughter Book Club is for young ladies and their mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and other interested guardians or friends. Join the club for good books, great conversation and even a few good snacks. The books selected for discussion are appropriate for young ladies ages 10 - 14. If interested, Paige McKenzie is the moderator. Sign up in the Children's Department or call the library at 412/795-3507.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Wednesday Afternoon Book Club
The Wednesday Afternoon Book Club meets at the library on the third Wednesday of every month. Call Jean Kanouff at 412/795-3507, ext. 120 for additional information.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Penn Hills History Book
"The Changing Hills" is a new Penn Hills history book written by Gary Rogers and Jane Hawkins. It is now available at the Wm. E. Anderson Library of Penn Hills. The cost of the book is $20 (or $22.75 if shipping is needed). Please contact Jean Kanouff if you need shipping or have questions. She can be reached by phone at 412/795-3507 ext. 120. Make checks payable to Penn Hills Library Foundation. Proceeds benefit the Penn Hills Library Foundation. Books can be purchased at the front desk in the adult department.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Renting Meeting Rooms
If you are interested in renting a room for a family event, shower or birthday party, please call Jean Kanouff at 412/795-3507 for available dates and rates.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Total Body Toning
Total Body Toning is our latest fitness program. The class will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday nights in the Deluca Room. Call Raylene at 412/798-3388 to register.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Used Ink Cartridges
Don't throw your used ink cartridges away - give them to the library! Money from the cartridges helps fund the library, and the recycling helps our environment too. The box is located in the adult department for your donation.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Adopt-A-Magazine
Help the library by selecting a magazine from our collection and donating the cost of its subscription to the library. If you wish, we will put a bookplate on the cover of the magazine to let others know you are underwriting this subscription. The cost of magazines is going up, and our funds are being cut. We don't want to stop getting your favorite magazine. Please speak to a staff member about "adopting a magazine".
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Seniors For Safe Driving
The library is again offering the Seniors For Safe Driving, a driver improvement program for mature operators 55 and over. This is a driver awareness and
behavior modification program; there is NO on the road driving or classroom testing. The class is at the Library. The dates are April 11, September 5 and
November 28. Class time is 9 am to 1 pm. Call 800-559-4880 to register or register online at SFSD-PA.COM. Tuition is due prior to class date.
Mail tuition to:
Seniors For Safe Driving
P.O. Box 2132
Butler, PA 16003
Pennsylvania insurance laws requires at least a 5% discount on your car insurance premium upon course completion. Classes fill up quickly. Please register early.
More Program Information
There are more programs going on at the Library in February. Click here to see a
complete list.
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