Adult Programs
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. The club usually meets on the third Saturday of every month at 2 pm in the library. Contact Nicole Henline at nicoleehenline@gmail.com if you and your mother would like to be part of the group. Join us for an afternoon of food, fun and good conversation!
Fishing Club
The Fishing Club meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 7 pm. Call Jean Kanouff at 412/795-3507, ext. 120 for additional information.
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 $22.50 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.
Seniors for Safe Driving
Seniors for Safe Driving is a driver improvement program for mature operators 55 and over. Pennsylvania insurance laws require at least a 5% discount on your automobile insurance premium upon course completion. Call 800/559-4880 to register, or register online at sfsd-pa.com. This is a driver awareness and behavior modification program; there is NO on the road driver or classroom testing. Classes will be held at the Library on April 7 and August 25 from 9 am to 1 pm. Classes fill up quickly; please register early. Class tuition is due prior to class date.
Seniors for Safe Driving P.O. Box 2132 Butler, PA 16003
Senior Mind Games
Senior Mind Games are to be held every Monday at 1:00 pm. Keep your mind alert as you play scrabble, UNO, left, right, center and other games. No fee and no registration required. Bring a game of your own and show others how to play.
Book Review Series: Sports Books
In March, Bill Hahn will start a four book review series. This is a free event that begins each evening at 7 pm. The dates
and books are as follows:
Tuesday, March 9 - My Losing Season by Pat Conroy
Tuesday, April 13 - The South Paw by Mark Harris
Tuesday, May 11 - Golfing With God by Roland Mercella
Tuesday, Sept. 14 - Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bigginger
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.
Scrapbook Workshop!
Get scrap happy this summer at the library! Meet monthly with area scrapbookers for new techniques and help. The cost is $15 per person which includes special "make and take" packs, refreshments and lunch. The first class is June 26th from 10 am to 4 pm. Sign up by emailing steelcityscrappers@hotmail.com.
Summer Teen and Adult Reading Contests
It's time to sign up for the summer teen and adult reading contests. Sign up during the month of June and read books all summer long. For each book you read, ask for a coupon at the front desk. Fill out the coupons and deposit them in the Teen or Adult boxes located in the back of the library. Prizes will be drawn August 20th at 1 pm.
Fishing Gear
Rent fishing poles and tackle boxes with your library card. Adults may check out fishing supplies from the adult department to use for threee weeks. This is a good way to take the kids or grandkids fishing without the expense of buying fishing gear. Fishing equipment is supplied by the Holiday Park Bass Busters and the PA BASS federation.
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.
Art and Music Show
Coming soon is the annual Art and Music show held at the library on July 23rd and 24th. Food will be available for purchase. Show hours are Friday 3-8pm and Saturday 1-8pm.
New Exercise Class
Kettlebells and functional strength training. Get a total body workout and build lean muscle while burning fat. Certified instructor W.C. Muay Thai will hold classes on most Fridays in July and August. The class cost is $12 for each session. call 412/403-0912 to register or for questions. Classes will start July 2 in the DeLuca Room.
Magazine Subscriptions
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".